From Engadget · Lawrence Bonk · · 1m 20s
Boox Note Air6C speeds up E Ink reading by 40 percent
The new 10.3-inch color tablet runs Android 16 and promises much faster page turns than its predecessor.
In brief
The new 10.3-inch color tablet runs Android 16 and promises much faster page turns than its predecessor. The Boox Note Air6C offers significantly faster performance than previous E Ink tablets, with 40% quicker page turns and an upgraded processor. Originally reported by Engadget.
Boox speeds up E Ink tablets
The new Note Air 6C tackles E Ink's biggest weakness: speed. The upgraded processor reaches 2.9GHz, a 45 percent jump over the previous model.
Pages turn 40 percent faster
The faster processor translates to real-world improvements. PDF page-turning is now 40 percent quicker than the Note Air 5C.
Smoother scrolling and browsing
An updated refresh mode makes scrolling, web browsing, and apps with dynamic content feel significantly more fluid on the E Ink display.
“designed to make scrolling, web browsing and apps with dynamic content feel significantly more fluid on an E Ink display.”
Android 16 with full app access
The tablet runs Android 16 and has full access to the Google Play Store. The 10.3-inch screen shows black-and-white at 300PPI and color at 150PPI.
What's included in the box
It ships with the Pen3 stylus that needs no charging or pairing, 6GB of RAM, 64GB storage, and a microSD slot for expansion.
Available now for $580
The Note Air 6C costs $580 with a folio case and stylus tips, a $50 increase over the 5C. A keyboard bundle is $690, discounted to $657 at launch.
In short
The Boox Note Air6C offers significantly faster performance than previous E Ink tablets, with 40% quicker page turns and an upgraded processor.
