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Kindle? I don’t know her—give me a Boox any day. This line of e-ink devices from Chinese tech company Onyx may be little known in the U.S. outside of members of its cult following (who you can chat with on Reddit), but it has a ton to offer anyone looking for an alternative to a Kindle Paperwhite (or an iPad, for that matter).
While the phone-shaped Boox Palma 2 is my personal favorite e-reader, Boox also makes productivity-forward e-notebooks that seek to marry the easy-on-the-eyes screen of a Kindle with the functionality of an iPad. These even have writeable screens, so you can use a stylus to take notes and sketch as you would in a physical notebook. And the biggest (and arguably baddest) Boox e-notebook of them all is the Boox Note Max, a massive 13.3-inch does-everything machine.
When I reviewed this behemoth last year, I focused on its versatility (it has an open Android operating system with access to the Google Play store, so it will run most of the same apps as an LED Android tablet, and you can use it as a laptop by adding a custom keyboard case) and excellent writing experience (though it’s not quite pen and paper, it feels pretty great).
But as much as I’d like to say I use it for organizing all my notes, I mostly use the Boox Note Max to read manga. The Shonen Jump app looks fabulous on the crisp black-and-white Carta 1300 screen, and the 13.3 inches of real estate reveal details that are much harder to appreciate on a tankōbon page. It’s gotten me back into the medium in a big way, to the delight of my One Piece-loving son.
The downside to non-Kindle e-ink devices is that they’re niche, and thus pricey. And because all e-ink screens are made in China, in 2025 they’ve gotten more expensive due to tariffs. But right now, the Boox Note Max is on a rare sale for Black Friday. You can currently purchase a discounted bundle that will save you $60 off the list price of the Note Max and stylus—and you’ll get a free protective cover (normally another $50) thrown in.
Does Amazon have Black Friday deals?
Yes, Amazon has Black Friday sales, but prices aren’t always what they seem. Use a price tracker to make sure you’re getting the best deal, or refer to guides like our live blog that use price trackers for you. And if you have an Amazon Prime membership, make the most of it.
What stores have the best sales on Black Friday?
Nowadays, both large retailers and small businesses compete for Black Friday shoppers, so you can expect practically every store to run sales through Monday, December 1, 2025. The “best” sales depend on your needs, but in general, the biggest discounts tend to come from larger retailers who can afford lower prices: think places like Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Home Depot. You can find all the best sales from major retailers on our live blog.
Are Black Friday deals worth it?
In short, yes, Black Friday still offers discounts that can be rare throughout the rest of the year. If there’s something you want to buy, or you’re shopping for gifts, it’s a good time to look for discounts on what you need, especially tech sales, home improvement supplies, and fitness tech. Of course, if you need to save money, the best way to save is to not buy anything.
Shark AI Ultra Matrix Clean Mapping Voice Control Robot Vacuum with XL Self-Empty Base
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$249.99
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Original Source: https://lifehacker.com/tech/boox-note-max-black-friday-2025?utm_medium=RSS
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