This Is Your Last Chance to Get This Rare Discount on the Boox Palma 2 EReader Before Prime Day Ends Tonight.

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I got my first e-reader about 15 years ago, a Kindle. Since then, I’ve used devices and apps from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo without sticking with any one of them for long, and along the way, I’ve built up a sparse library of e-readers. I recently reviewed a bunch of e-ink devices for Lifehacker. All of which means I feel confident in calling the Boox Palma 2 my favorite e-reader, with its only downside being the price.

This phone-shaped e-reader from Chinese tech company Onyx International fits easily in my jeans next to my iPhone. I carry it with me when I leave the house, and over the past year, it’s helped me scroll less and read more. It has a crisp, backlit e-ink screen that’s almost as good as the Kindle Paperwhite, but it stands out because it’s an open Android operating system that lets you download any app from the Google Play store, meaning you can access books from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Audible, Audiobooks.com, and even graphic novel and manga subscriptions like Shonen Jump, all on one device.

The display’s 300 ppi resolution and relatively high refresh rate also make it possible to use office apps like Slack, Gmail, and Google Docs ( add a Bluetooth keyboard and you’ve got yourself a super-portable, distraction-free writing device ); browse the web with virtually no lag; or even play games and watch videos. Of course, no e-ink screen will look as sharp or move as smoothly as an LCD or LED screen, but that’s the point: A grayscale display is easier on the eyes and reduces the amount of time it takes to get used to the device, so you use it with purpose rather than mindlessly scrolling.

In short, it’s everything I wanted in an e-reader, but it comes at a price. After President Trump announced tariffs on Chinese products, the Palma 2’s price jumped from $280 to $300 — $100 more than Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition. But, oddly enough, it’s now on sale thanks to Amazon’s Prime Day promotion.

I’ve never seen a discount on the Palma 2 before.

Sure, $300 for an e-reader is a bit much for many, but you can currently get one on Amazon for $270, a whopping 10% off its pre-tariff price. That may not seem like a huge savings, but I’ve been tracking the device’s price on Amazon since it came out and have never seen it go on sale, even during previous Prime Day events.

In short, if you’re convinced by my review, or you’re just intrigued by the viral hype surrounding the Palma 2 (which has a devoted following on TikTok, not to mention an active Reddit community), now is the time to get one.

The original Palma model is also back on sale on Amazon.

While it didn’t get an extra discount for Prime Day, you can spend $25 less by opting for the predecessor Palma 2, which dropped to $246 when the new device debuted last November. While the Palma has a slightly slower processor, runs an older version of Android, and lacks a fingerprint scanner, it’s still likely to be a better deal for most people — assuming you can find one in stock in the US ( I’ve put together a full comparison if you’re still undecided ). Luckily, both models are available on Amazon right now as of this writing, in your choice of black or white. Update, July 9: Sadly, the original Palma has gone missing from Amazon again. If you’re a fan of the concept of a phone-sized e-reader, I can’t imagine I’ll be disappointed whichever one you choose.

Looking for something different? Retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and Home Depot are running Prime Day sales that are especially helpful if you don’t have an Amazon Prime subscription.

• Walmart’s Prime Day sale starts at midnight on July 8 and includes discounts of up to 50% . It’s an especially great deal for those with a Walmart+ subscription.

• Best Buy’s Prime Day sale , Black Friday in July, runs through Sunday, July 13, and is one of the best tech deals online . It’s an especially good deal for My Best Buy Plus or Total members.

• Home Depot has extended its Fourth of July sale through at least July 9, offering some great deals . This is an especially good option if you’re looking for power tools, appliances, or outdoor gear.

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