The best E Ink tablets let you read, sure, but they also have other useful features, like note-taking. On the downside, some of them can be a little chunky. That's where the phone-sized Boox Palma comes in. This smaller e-reader is the lowest price it's ever been at $230. And to sweeten the deal, it also comes with a free flip cover and free shipping. The only catch? You have to use CNET's exclusive discount code, CNETBOOX50, to get the full discount. Prefer to shop at Amazon? You can get the Boox Palma for $246 on Amazon, but it costs more and doesn't come with the free case. 

This handy device can be used to read books, listen to podcasts, check out the news and use other apps thanks to the Google Play Store. It's got a beautiful E Ink screen that gives it a unique look, and you can customize it with different widgets as well. It's convenient, and its size makes it comfortable for most people to use.

If you'd rather have something more traditional, then you could always check out the best tablet deals instead. We do think this is one of the best gifts for readers though, which is important with the holidays coming up.

Why choose the Book Palma over a tablet?

An E Ink tablet is lovely if you're only planning on using it at home, or in a hotel when on holiday. But if you want to get more reading in throughout the day in small bursts, a tablet can be unwieldy. The smaller Palma is an easier way to slip some reading in when you're waiting for a bus, or on a train or anywhere else.

Is this a good deal?

This is the lowest price this device has ever gone to. If you're someone who wants it, then this is your best chance yet to get it. Previously, we saw this product drop to $246. It's also likely we'll see the Palma pulled from shelves once the recently announced Boox Palma 2 is released, so we'd be surprised to see another sale on this soon, if at all.