Boox has launched all manner of interesting reading goodies of late. The company’s peripherals have now been joined by the Go 6 Gen II e-reader, one that Boox reckons specialises in travel.
That doesn’t mean that everything on the device will transform into a Tom Clancy or Robert Ludlum novel the moment you step onto a beach, either. Instead, the travel-focused features are defined by the Go 6 II’s size and build.
Plenty of Boox
From the front, Boox’s new gadget doesn’t seem any different from other e-readers on the market. There are only so many ways you can present a book, digital or otherwise. That’s held true since 1440 AD (and even earlier), so there’s little reason to change it now. Where the Go 6 II tries to impress is with its 6in display, ribbed back panel, and 6.8mm thickness. It’s supposed to be easy to travel with. We’ll have to see about that.
The 1,448 x 1,072px display is powered by an unspecified octa-core processor, and the basic model ships with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. That might seem overpowered for an e-reader, but Boox has opted for an Android operating system here. The boost is probably needed. There’s also a microSD card slot for those with extensive libraries, plus WiFi and Bluetooth support. The 1,500mAh battery charges via USB-C.
The Chinese company has also brought new features to its Go lineup — stylus support, handwriting recognition, and a notes-specific app for keeping your non-literary criticism in a single place. It’s a handy feature, but you’ll pay more to have the stylus delivered with your new reader.
Current pricing has the Boox Go 6 II starting at R3,300 ($200) for the reader and a magnetic case. Adding a stylus as part of the bundle pushes the price up to R4,000 ($246). It’s relatively affordable, and might just make up for what the Go 6 II is missing — waterproofing, of any sort. Turns out, this one isn’t perfectly suited for travel after all.
