How To Choose An E-Ink Tablet?

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  • Опубліковано 23 лис 2024

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  • @deadiemeyers1661
    @deadiemeyers1661 4 місяці тому +34

    As an avid reader I enjoyed the Kindle Paperwhite for several years. I eventually upgraded to the Scribe several months after the initial release. I have been surprised by how much I like reading on the Scribe. It is very lightweight and the user has a lot of options for lighting. I have serious arthritis in my hands now, but I don't get much, if any, hand fatigue with the Scribe. Color ink isn't important to me as a consumer so I think I will be sticking to this device for a while. Many thanks for your reviews. You're a good content creator.

  • @gratefulmuslimah_
    @gratefulmuslimah_ День тому +1

    Thanks for an enlightening review since it is confusing sometimes to choose which one is best for your personal needs. Since, I learn better and retention is high with colors, I decided to go with boox note air since it’s an all rounder. Very important for me to access my google drive, highlight pdf files with my preferred colors and read at night without too much eye straining. I don’t take notes too often only when necessary like journaling so the writing experience is not my top priority. Do you think I made the right decision? Please let me know I would appreciate it.

  • @tomascoke
    @tomascoke 25 днів тому +4

    Man you've done the perfect review!!!! Thanks and congrats. There's so much crappy reviews out there in the internet. Refreshing to find someone who knows how to deliver! You rock

  • @sike024
    @sike024 27 днів тому +7

    I would love a device like the remarkable but with the ability to split screen, just for studying. (And maybe a browser to read comics lol)

  • @j3ffxs
    @j3ffxs 26 днів тому +5

    Which one would you recommend for someone who doesn’t need to take notes and just wants an e-ink tablet for reading books? It’s essential that it has Android and a backlight

    • @ChalidRaqami
      @ChalidRaqami  23 дні тому +4

      Believe it or not, there aren't actually many options for those requirements. The Boox Note Air 3 is probably the best choice right now.

  • @GraydenProductions
    @GraydenProductions 2 години тому

    Dune and Light Bringer next to each other in the library. This is a man of taste!

  • @neilfleischer824
    @neilfleischer824 4 місяці тому +8

    I’ve had various ereaders Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Voyage, Boox Page, and more recently a Kobo Libra Colour. For bw I really like the versatility of the Boox, but for a Colour ereader I prefer the Kobo. I tried a Boox Go 7 but the screen was too dark, and the ghosting was too much on third party apps such as Marvel unlimited.

  • @LuPoj
    @LuPoj 4 місяці тому +14

    I cannot believe you made a video I've been looking for! I am considering switching from Kindle Scribe to something more usable. Content management and the impossibility of making notes on the margins in every document make me insane. Amazing hardware, terrible software.
    Anyway, glad you made that vid! It'll help me make my decision for sure.

  • @Janisg616
    @Janisg616 3 місяці тому +4

    I dont have and e-ink tablet. I have e-ink reader. Original pocketbook Inkpad X, it is discontinued and replaced with pro version.
    10.3 inches, only 300g weight. From the features it has temperature adjustable frontlight and touchscreen, physical buttons - that is all I need for reading. Nice thing it is optimized for side loaded content, accepts almost all formats, due to screen size is great for PDF's.
    3 years ago when I purchased it, it was around 400$. And there where many reviews that for 600$ you can get so much more, a real android tablet with e-ink screen and note taking capabilities. Ink pad x is slow lacks features. I went for pure e-reader and do not regret it, less destructions and page turn speed does not slow down my reading.
    Phones are packed with features and destructions. If you want destruction free reading and dont need notes, you can find pure e-reader, it will be way cheaper than note taker and usable in the dark.
    I would like to get color e-book reader, but one that does not compromise black and white text quality.
    I take notes on paper notebooks, for everything else I use smartphone or laptop.

    • @blogger-cq6eh
      @blogger-cq6eh Місяць тому

      What can you suggest for pure reading?

  • @garethburroughs8422
    @garethburroughs8422 3 місяці тому +3

    Thank you. That's helped me decide and I've gone for the Kobo. Good as a writer and reader

  • @tpiller
    @tpiller 2 місяці тому +5

    Remarkable just announced their colour version. Paper pro. It has a gallery 3 like display but only 12ms refresh rate! It's expensive like €600

    • @ChalidRaqami
      @ChalidRaqami  2 місяці тому +1

      Here's a quick summary: ua-cam.com/video/FXlO9MaaW8g/v-deo.html
      Definitely a gamechanger for E-Ink devices. I'll review it soon :)

  • @davidt0504
    @davidt0504 4 місяці тому +14

    I love how much you use Star Trek in your videos.

  • @systemsbuster9539
    @systemsbuster9539 4 місяці тому +3

    This is a really helpful breakdown, thanks! I think buying decisions have been somewhat confused by the release of the Boox Go 10.3, which seems to be a hybrid between your dedicated note-taking and all-rounder categories.

  • @AlKalain
    @AlKalain 2 місяці тому +3

    I am really surprised that you didn’t mention in the cons list that the Kindle hybrid is really bad at letting you export your notes, almost sandboxing you in. It’s an exhaustively reported con…

    • @ChalidRaqami
      @ChalidRaqami  2 місяці тому +1

      This video is only meant as a general overview for device types to provide a starting point. But you're right, Kindle isn't good in that department and I mention this in my full review :)

  • @gudrune
    @gudrune 3 місяці тому +3

    This is very helpful. I review and mark up a lot of legal documents in word / pdf format, in A4. What's my best option? I'd be happy to avoid printing versions. I dont need colour. I have a kindle paperwhite, i'm thinking i wouldnt mind reading ebooks with it, but that would be secondary. I saw in another of your video a text to speech function. That sounds very interesting.

    • @ChalidRaqami
      @ChalidRaqami  3 місяці тому +3

      With such diverse applications I'd say a Boox tablet with Android is the best one to suit all your needs. Just keep in mind - depending on the sensitivity of the documents - that these devices aren't especially privacy friendly.

  • @venkatraja443
    @venkatraja443 20 днів тому +1

    Please suggest dictionary inbuilt pdf,epub also supported Google drive storage feature added ebooks are there please suggest me

  • @demonicangel3096
    @demonicangel3096 28 днів тому

    Hi, im looking for recommendations. I'm looking to replace my laptop sometimes due to eye strain and I usually just use chatgpt, a pdf reader with hopes of notetaking (I usually use notability but I can adjust to another app) and just plain old notetaking. Which device would you recommend for this? I love a good colored screen too

  • @NerdenGeliyo
    @NerdenGeliyo 2 місяці тому +2

    Great overall review, the most enlightening that I have watched so far. Thanks a lot!

  • @iLikepizza-i3e
    @iLikepizza-i3e 8 днів тому

    What's the best for drawing?

  • @Tribuneoftheplebs
    @Tribuneoftheplebs 21 день тому

    Comparison should include price differences as well. A big deal breaker or maker for most working people

  • @Mira9kglife
    @Mira9kglife 3 місяці тому +1

    I looking for a device for elementary students. They need it for notes/ completing worksheets, reading and in color. What is your recommendation?

    • @ChalidRaqami
      @ChalidRaqami  3 місяці тому +2

      I'd say the Boox Note Air 3C offers the best value for money for those requirements. You can find my review on it here: ua-cam.com/video/3oLoKFsW1jQ/v-deo.html

  • @kamelitoloveless4574
    @kamelitoloveless4574 Місяць тому +1

    Well why not a category for people that just wanna read books? Isn’t there e-ink tablets with big size to be able
    To read pdf in black and white? Great channel by the way.

    • @ChalidRaqami
      @ChalidRaqami  Місяць тому +2

      Thanks! :) For just reading, I recommend one of the note-taking ereaders. There aren't many devices with a larger screen out there anymore that don't have pen support, so using one of those to read is probably the best solution at the moment.

  • @robertaudal88
    @robertaudal88 4 місяці тому +4

    colored e-ink is okay but not that great. If I want color for writing and reading.I'll go for Oled or LCD Tablet or folding phone. Monochrome felt like you just need to focus on the purpose of the device, reading or writing.

  • @MrTubemaniaco
    @MrTubemaniaco 4 місяці тому +4

    Bigme color is the e-ink you are looking for, if you need an e-ink device immediately. If not, wait until next year, pretty sure there will be a lot of upgrades.

  • @mikeymileos
    @mikeymileos 3 місяці тому +1

    I'm glad I found this review. I was wondering about these. I'm leaning toward an Inkpad EO for reading graphic novels and taking notes, but I wanted to ask if the front led is harsh on eyes at all or if the only downside is using it in the sun. Thanks for the work you do!

    • @ChalidRaqami
      @ChalidRaqami  3 місяці тому

      My personal experience is, that front-lit devices with a reflective screen (like the InkPad Eo) are easier on the eyes, because you typically don't need to turn up the brightness as much as on a regular LCD.

  • @imfosher
    @imfosher Місяць тому

    how about boox go color 7, and what are your thoughts on the technology of e ink right now, will kaleido 4 come soon

  • @MOSMASTERING
    @MOSMASTERING Місяць тому

    I have a Supernote. I broke it. So it's being repaired and won't be back for another week (with luck).
    How does that compare? I like it.. but I feel like it could do with a better menu system. The fact its just been unlocked so you can run apps on it is a gamechanger.
    I need a decent ereader for it, notes, to-do list, organise all my writing and a bunch of other useful word-based stuff.,

  • @VioletJewel1729
    @VioletJewel1729 4 місяці тому +1

    I got a boox go 10.3, and it's so good I got one for my bf, too.

  • @paytonheiman5734
    @paytonheiman5734 Місяць тому

    Hi! What are you thoughts on this device as a planner/agenda alternative? I would like something for work that can take notes with customers while replacing my paper agenda. I also see the new A5X2 is coming out soon. Thank you

  • @manefedu8374
    @manefedu8374 Місяць тому +1

    Wow, good over view :) I read 5 comments, with 5 completely different decisions based on it > well done ;)

  • @iLikepizza-i3e
    @iLikepizza-i3e 8 днів тому

    What's the best e-ink tablet for drawing?

  • @garciaortizanalaura5166
    @garciaortizanalaura5166 3 місяці тому +3

    Guys I really indecisive right now about what to get, I want a device that help me to boost my productivity, minimizes the chances of getting distracted and take care of my eyes. Mainly for using Notion, writting (Journal and school notes) and reading (pdf, books, online novels and manhwas).
    So I don't know weather I should go for a Color Boox Tablet or buy a Samsung Tab and a simpler e-ink device like a Kobo Libra or a Boox B&W. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

    • @SM-po5iu
      @SM-po5iu 3 місяці тому

      Me too

    • @ranataha5086
      @ranataha5086 Місяць тому +1

      I have the Na3 B&w and i absolutely love it the android doesnt make it distracting u wont like using any apps on it . i only use it to easily share my files via mail and whatsapp and i think tht is great when u wana share notes quickly with someone i ve been tempted by the go 10.3 becoz it 300 ppi i m just worried if i m gona miss the frontlight but all in all the NA3 has been absolutly amazing

  • @NadiaBarcatta
    @NadiaBarcatta 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for this video. I'm just undecided between boox go 10.3 especially for the minimum thickness) and the boox note air 3c ( for colors). I will use the ink tablet for the university: take notes and read and study books

    • @ChalidRaqami
      @ChalidRaqami  2 місяці тому +2

      You can't really go wrong with both. I short: The Boox Go 10.3 offers the more paperlike (b&w) experience without a built-in light and the Boox Note Air 3C is just a bit less paperlike because of the color display.
      If you don't use colored content in your studies, I'd say go for the Go 10.3. Otherwise the Note Air 3C is a better choice for looking at colored charts etc.

    • @NadiaBarcatta
      @NadiaBarcatta 2 місяці тому

      ​@@ChalidRaqami thank you so much!😊

  • @leonf3678
    @leonf3678 4 місяці тому +8

    All I ever wanted was a 7 inches e-reader that could competently read PDFs.

    • @baltgames1
      @baltgames1 4 місяці тому +4

      Its too small

    • @reiniergarcia
      @reiniergarcia 4 місяці тому +3

      ​@@baltgames1That's what she said. 😂

    • @steveknight878
      @steveknight878 4 місяці тому +3

      Kobo are good. No DRM like you get in Amazon.

    • @JessicaNeidingHaverly
      @JessicaNeidingHaverly 4 місяці тому

      Fr, but here I am still using an iPad for pdfs.

    • @ChalidRaqami
      @ChalidRaqami  4 місяці тому +5

      The Boox Go Color 7 would be my pick for reading PDFs - if you don't need handwritten annotations.

  • @enotaebi
    @enotaebi 4 місяці тому +1

    The selection was overwhelming, but the only reason I ended up opting for the Supernote was how involved with their community. That, by itself, told me how much they valued their clientele.

    • @TeleKorobka
      @TeleKorobka 3 місяці тому

      hi, can you tell whichbone supernote you bought and where? i was looking for supernote A5X, but couldn't find any marketplace where i can buy it

    • @enotaebi
      @enotaebi 3 місяці тому +1

      @@TeleKorobka I’m getting the A6 Nomad! The upcoming one (A5X2) (I think that’s the name) will be coming to the market soon. Personally, A6 is the best size for my needs.

    • @TeleKorobka
      @TeleKorobka 3 місяці тому +1

      @@enotaebi oh, okay, A6 is too small for me actully, than i'll be waiting for A5X2, thanks for answer!

  • @TheKidEnigma
    @TheKidEnigma 3 місяці тому

    Which one would you suggest for a low cost e-ink word processor?

    • @ChalidRaqami
      @ChalidRaqami  3 місяці тому

      Unfortunately there aren't really any low-cost ones that allow for that. But I'd say the Boox Go 10.3 comes closest (but is still expensive).

  • @verenagradinger8172
    @verenagradinger8172 4 місяці тому

    My main interest is actually whether and how I will be able to access my annotated pdfs (and notes) from my Laptop now and then. I feel like that's something that a lot of people, especially students and academics, are struggling with and that's almost never addressed in the reviews.
    Any help on that? Recommended readers/tabs?

    • @answersaaa
      @answersaaa 4 місяці тому

      For Remarkable, they have a dedicated app for android, ios and windows to transfer files. Besides cloud service (which will cost a subscription fees after 12 months of use)
      For Boox its more complicated (a usual case for boox - everything in software is complicated). You can use the USB or online with cloud servers. But is free

    • @ChalidRaqami
      @ChalidRaqami  4 місяці тому +3

      That's fairly easy on most, but I'd say it's the easiest on Boox. You can just copy the PDF to the computer via USB and have all your annotations in place. On the Remarkable you need to use the browser to do the same thing and on Supernote you need to export the PDF to another PDF with the annotations in place.
      Boox generally has the best PDF-features imho.

  • @Ioadofbarnacles
    @Ioadofbarnacles 4 місяці тому

    Can I access my Google drive with any of them? I like the idea of using Google docs with an e reader

    • @sadiaafrin4825
      @sadiaafrin4825 4 місяці тому +1

      You can do that with boox devices

  • @AbdulAbdul-ce3ip
    @AbdulAbdul-ce3ip 3 місяці тому

    Hello sir
    I want to buy an ereader but I don't know which one is beter.
    I have some Android library, I want to install my own library app in ereader is it possible?

    • @AbdulAbdul-ce3ip
      @AbdulAbdul-ce3ip 3 місяці тому

      Which ereader is perfect for installation of my own android library?
      Thanks for your help sir.

    • @ChalidRaqami
      @ChalidRaqami  2 місяці тому

      I'd say any Boox reader is good for Android apps, because they allow to adapt the e-ink mode and also allow to adapt specific display settings. Boox Go 10.3 and Boox Note Air 3C are probably the most interesting right now.

  • @Retread268
    @Retread268 2 місяці тому

    Great video, a lot of effort here. Deserve more views and comments!

  • @keekee6254
    @keekee6254 7 годин тому

    Thank you!!!!

  • @thunderbird3694
    @thunderbird3694 4 місяці тому +2

    They are just not there yet... still waiting!

  • @sugengsetyadi6267
    @sugengsetyadi6267 2 місяці тому

    For presentation, it is possible connect to hdmi?

    • @ChalidRaqami
      @ChalidRaqami  2 місяці тому +1

      None of them via HDMI, but you can screenshare/mirror with devices like Supernote, Remarkable or Boox wirelessly.

  • @Mezzocrip
    @Mezzocrip 3 місяці тому

    Did you hear about daylight computer?

    • @ChalidRaqami
      @ChalidRaqami  3 місяці тому +3

      Yes, I pre-ordered one and have also been in touch with the company. Hopefully I can get my hands on a review unit soon :)

  • @3nertia
    @3nertia 4 місяці тому +1

    I can't wait till we can get an affordable color one - 100 years in the future probably xD

    • @answersaaa
      @answersaaa 4 місяці тому

      We had b/w televisions 60 years back and b/w phones 25-30 years ago. Have patience

  • @svlagonda7417
    @svlagonda7417 4 місяці тому +2

    For note taking, there's only one winner - Supernote A5X / A5X2

    • @Drivenby
      @Drivenby 2 місяці тому

      If you need a tiny screen , sure

  • @JMaxwell1000
    @JMaxwell1000 4 місяці тому +48

    Why do reviewers always focus on keyboards that connect through Bluetooth? Many of these devices allow you to connect mechanical keyboards via USB-C, which is infinitely preferable to the notoriously unreliable bluetooth.

    • @ChalidRaqami
      @ChalidRaqami  4 місяці тому +25

      I'd say it mostly comes down to personal preference with having less clutter in my case. Putting a bluetooth keyboard in a bag is quicker and takes a bit less space. But yeah, a wired keyboard can of course also be an option and be more reliable.

    • @realericanderson
      @realericanderson 4 місяці тому +11

      You are notoriously pedantic

    • @JMaxwell1000
      @JMaxwell1000 4 місяці тому +4

      @@realericanderson Nonsense. And I already received a valid answer from Chalid Raqami himself. You have nothing but trite tripe in store.

    • @gobgobcachoo
      @gobgobcachoo 3 місяці тому +13

      ​@@JMaxwell1000 Put away the thesaurus there buddy

    • @bigjimmyenglish
      @bigjimmyenglish 2 місяці тому +1

      My Razer wireless keyboard works great? Bluetooth.

  • @sajidullahbaig522
    @sajidullahbaig522 4 місяці тому +1

    I want a colour android eink device that I can use without back light, I am willing to use an external light if necessary but it must be readable in sunlight as well. Any recommendations!

    • @ChalidRaqami
      @ChalidRaqami  4 місяці тому +1

      Outdoors all E-Ink devices work great - with and without color. But indoors, I wouldn't recommend any Color E-Ink device right now if you don't want to use the frontlight. The screen technology is just too dark for that imho.

  • @atl6s
    @atl6s 4 місяці тому +2

    8:39 why did you say every color ereader runs android, when devices like the kobo libra color and inkpad color models run on Linux

    • @answersaaa
      @answersaaa 4 місяці тому

      Linux is android smh

    • @ChalidRaqami
      @ChalidRaqami  4 місяці тому +1

      Fair point, as I was also showing the Supernote A6X2 in one shot, but I was mainly talking about 10 inch tablets.
      And even though it might be a bit arbitrary on my part, but I wouldn't classify the Kobo Libra Colour as a tablet because of it's size, even though it has pen support. And on the other hand I also don't view the PocketBook InkPad Color line as tablets, because they lack pen-support.
      But essentially what I really meant was tablets in the 10 inch segment. :)

  • @whiteglitch
    @whiteglitch 4 місяці тому

    I want Boox Go 10.3 so baaad ... but I will never get it because I have no money xD

  • @AhrorAminov01
    @AhrorAminov01 2 місяці тому

    Thank you very much👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥

  • @editorenbici
    @editorenbici 4 місяці тому

    For education and classrooms?

    • @ChalidRaqami
      @ChalidRaqami  4 місяці тому

      For just taking notes, Supernote or Remarkable. If you additionally need to view PDF-files, then I'd recommend going for a Boox tablet. Go 10.3 or Note Air 3 are good options.

  • @3nertia
    @3nertia 4 місяці тому

    Be lovely if someone made a "memopad" size version >_>

  • @reiniergarcia
    @reiniergarcia 4 місяці тому +4

    What about just use the ereader to read? 😂

    • @answersaaa
      @answersaaa 4 місяці тому

      From an ereader we have moved to calling it e-ink to write

    • @ChalidRaqami
      @ChalidRaqami  4 місяці тому

      Just for reading, I'd pick either a Kindle Scribe or Kobo Elipsa 2E. Both have excellent frontlights and great ebook functions. If you don't want to use the note taking functions, just ignore them.
      Of course any smaller ereader will do just fine as well :)

  • @emrahdincer
    @emrahdincer 4 місяці тому

    How does Boox tab ultra c pro compare against pocketbook inkpad eo and bigme inknote X color (and any other similar devices with color, android and stylus if exists?) are any devices upcoming to this tier?

    • @ChalidRaqami
      @ChalidRaqami  4 місяці тому +3

      All of them aren't the easiest to use devices, but Boox is the best out of the three imho. Also in terms of feature-set, especially when it comes to PDF-handling out of the box.
      Bigme has nice hardware, but their UI is too messy for my taste. Translations are also not especially good and sometimes you just get some Chinese thrown in here and there.
      The PocketBook InkPad Eo is being produced by Bigme, but PocketBook changed a few things in the UI that make it MUCH more pleasant to use (better icons, better margin, moving a few things around, better translations). Small things really, but with a big impact. But they also removed features (that weren't well integrated in the first place), so the feature-set is smaller than on Bigme and Boox.
      Right now I'd say the Boox Tab Ultra C Pro is the best out of the box.
      No upcoming devices with Color E-Ink that I know of, but I wouldn't be surprised if we see at least one new Color E-Ink device in the 10 inch segment from Kobo (not Android).

    • @emrahdincer
      @emrahdincer 4 місяці тому +1

      @@ChalidRaqami thank you very much for this thorough assessment!

  • @PatriciaBailey-l3f
    @PatriciaBailey-l3f 2 місяці тому

    Runolfsdottir Harbor

  • @DJ369-Miami
    @DJ369-Miami Місяць тому +2

    If you need color in any useable shape or form just get an iPad. The colors on the e-ink are just plain UGLY. And the constant flashing drives me nuts.

    • @yousefrashid427
      @yousefrashid427 Місяць тому +1

      Not if you just want it for work. Personally for me, I have an iPad Pro 12.9 2022 with Apple Pencil, however I don’t find the writing experience enjoyable for work so when I study new engineering concepts it doesn’t stick as well. I have been thinking about getting a remarkable paper pro purely for writing and syncing my notes to review later etc in my iPad. The colours will be great because you can now highlight an read pdfs with colour charts etc. doesn’t need to look pretty just needs to look distinguishable