FOX.INC (Head Office：Yurakucho,Chiyoda,Tokyo、CEO：Michinori Isohata) an authorized distributor of BOOX, will release BOOX Note Air, an Android-based e-ink e-reader that allows users to multitask with multiple apps. Unlike the Linux-based e-ink e-reader, it is powered by the Android 10.0 OS and can be used by installing various apps from Google Play (※1). Not only can it be used as an e-book, but it also comes with a special Wacom stylus pen, which allows it to be used as digital paper to a high standard.
BOOX Note Air, the successor to the current BOOX Note Pro, has improved CPU, battery, and other specifications, and has a built-in gravity sensor. As the successor to the BOOX Note Pro, BOOX Note Air has a front light that can be switched on and off according to the surrounding light source. It can be used in the dark, which has been a weak point of e-paper, and this opens up a whole new world of applications.
（※1）Some apps may not be optimized.
■Features of BOOX Note Air
Powered by Android OS
BOOX is powered by the Android 10.0 operating system, which is the best feature of BOOX and sets it apart from the traditional Linux-based e-ink e-readers. Although it is an e-ink device, you can install and use a variety of apps from Google Play. (※2)
In addition to Google Play, you can also install from the App Store, which has a collection of E-ink-optimized apps.
（※2）Please go to Settings > Apps and check the Enable Google Play box to enable it, as it is disabled by default.
Built-in gravity sensor
The stylus is special with a thin tip, and has a built-in gravity sensor, so the screen rotates automatically when you tilt the body. It allows you to easily view the screen in a two-page spread.
Large screen book reader
With a screen size of 10.3 inches (equivalent to a B5 size), the BOOX Note Air has a larger screen than traditional E-ink e-readers, which are typically around 6 inches in size. It boasts a larger amount of information and minimizes the frequency of page turning.The screen size also makes it stress-free to write on when used as digital paper.The unit is equivalent to B5 size, making it easy to carry around.
Ultra slim and ultra light design
BOOX Note Air is an e-ink e-reader that requires less power to operate than a tablet device and has a lower battery capacity than a tablet, resulting in an ultra-thin and ultra-light design that is 5.8 mm thin and weighs only 420 g.
Comes with a highly sensitive dedicated stylus pen
BOOX Note Air is supplied with a battery-free, electromagnetic induction stylus pen from Wacom. The pen is ideal for sketching and illustration, as well as simple text note-taking.
Great PDF Features
BOOX Note Air provides excellent PDF capabilities.
A wide range of document formats are supported, including PDF, DJVU, EPUB, MOBI, TXT, DOC, CBZ, CBR, FB2, and CHM. It is very easy to crunch through the displayed document or write text and illustrations at will. In addition, the split-display feature allows users to read, take notes, and sketch two pages of the same or different documents at the same time.
In addition, BOOX Note Air features translation support for various languages, so you only need to select the language and the translated document will be displayed.
Long stand-by time
The battery has a typical capacity of 3000 mAh, but due to its power-saving features E Ink lasts up to four weeks in standby mode.
■Case Cover for BOOX
The BOOX is a flip-type case that protects the screen. The minimalist design of the case makes it ideal for business use. Case Cover for BOOX has an auto-sleep function and a pen holder in the flip part of the case that allows you to stow away your attached stylus pen and other useful functions.
■Product Information
・OS：Android（TM）OS 10.0
・CPU：Qualcomm Core (Cortex-A72 + Cortex-A55)
・Size：229.4×195.4×5.8mm
・Weight：420g
・Screen：1872×1404 Carta (227dpi)
・Display：16色グレースケール
・Storage：32GB
・RAM：3GB
・Wireless：Wi-Fi（2.4GHz + 5GHz）／Bluetooth 5.0
・Battery：Li-Ion 3000 mAh
・Battery Duration：Up to 4 weeks (standby mode)
・Speaker：Yes
・Microphone：Yes
・Built-in gravity sensor
＜File formats that can be handled＞
・Documentation：PDF、EPUB、TXT、DJVU、HTML、RTF、FB2、DOC、MOBI、CHM など
・Picture：PNG、JPG、TIFF、BMP
・Audio：WAV、MP3
＜Accessories＞
・USB Type C charging cable
・HDMI cable
・Dedicated Wacom stylus pen (capacitive touch + electromagnetic pen touch)
The AC adapter is not included. Recommended AC adapter is 5V/2A.
■Suggested Retail Price
BOOX Note Air：54,364JPY（Tax excluded）
Case Cover for BOOX Note Air：4,800JPY（Tax excluded）
■Channels
・FOX STORE Hankyu Men’s Tokyo (Hankyu Men’s Tokyo 7F, 2-5-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
・FOX ONLINE STORE（
https://caseplay.jp/products/boox-note-air?variant=37654280405166)
・FOX STORE Rakuten store（
https://item.rakuten.co.jp/caseplay/boox-note-air/)
・FOX STORE Yahoo! shopping（
https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/caseplay/boox-note-air.html)
・BICCAMERA.com（
https://www.biccamera.com/bc/main/)
・YODOBASHI STORE（
https://www.yodobashi.com/)
・MURAUCHI.com（
https://www.murauchi.com/)
■Company Profile
Corporate Name FOX.INC
Co-Founder / CEO Michinori Isohata
HEAD OFFICE 10F X-PRESS Yurakucho Bldg. 2-2-1 Yurakucho,Chiyoda,Tokyo
100-0006,JPN
▽FOX.INC URL：
http://foxinc.jp
▽FOX STOER URL：
http://caseplay.jp
＜About FOX Business＞
Since the establishment, FOX has developed a wide range of procurement channels from overseas and a variety of sales channels in Japan and has been developing overseas products in the domestic market with a focus on branding and promotion for the Japanese market. FOX carefully select cases, accessories, and IoT products, mainly for smartphones and tablets, from around the world, and promote our business based on the concept of proposing products and services that add surprise and excitement to customers’ lifestyles. Based on the solid connections and know-how cultivated in the past, FOX are not only an import and sales agent, but also a platform for overseas manufacturers to enter the Japanese market, support for domestic manufacturers to expand their sales channels, and consulting services for each manufacturer’s product development in a wide range of fields from product development to service development. FOX would continue to provide consistent support and innovative solutions from the discovery of issues to their resolution from a new perspective of “designing business”.
■Contact
FOX.INC
Tel：03-3572-4094
Email：press@foxinc.jp
