If you’re expecting some design innovation to come from these newer e-reader makers, you might be severely disappointed. Although digital book readers are slowly but surely encroaching into tablet territory (more on that later), they still have completely different goals and, therefore, very different priorities. An e-reader is designed to make content the focus of the device and companies are fine with letting the rest of the device’s body stay less presentable, as long as it lets you hold it for long periods of time.
That alone makes this device’s design stand out, as it uses metal instead of plastic. The new Boox Nova retains the same drab appearance and thin profile as most e-readers, but the material is reassuring for its durability and longevity. It won’t look or feel as premium as the metal or glass on some tablets these days, but that’s not really a priority for an e-reader.
This isn’t a complete knock on the Boox Nova Air C’s design, which is clean and minimalist, save for the inescapable branding on the bottom bezel. The device is lightweight and comfortable to hold, even with the optional magnetic cover. That cover magnetically latches onto the left side of the e-reader, where pin connectors allow the buttons on the cover’s edge to turn the pages without having to move your hand.
The edges of the Boox Nova Air C are just as plain as its body, except for the button on the top side, as well as the USB-C port and speaker grille on the bottom. Yes, it has built-in speakers, which are barely decent for the job. You’ll probably want to use your favorite Bluetooth earphones or headphones instead, as the super-thin slate has no room for a 3.5mm headphone jack. The model does have a mark on the right side where you can magnetically attach the included Wacom-powered stylus, though.
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