Should you buy the Supernote A5X?

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  • @lyrical2351
    @lyrical2351 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much for covering the details of the device as well as showing them in an actual using scene!
    Really helpful because I am planning to use the device in a similar way. Many thanks!

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much for your kind comment

  • @hunterelyse5405
    @hunterelyse5405 3 роки тому +2

    This was super helpful, thank you for the time and energy you've put into this! :)

  • @eeviu
    @eeviu 3 роки тому +4

    What a great video! Thank you so much. Answered many of my questions and helped put thoughts into words especially regarding the comparisons between other devices.

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks so much, Evi! I'll be uploading two new videos on the Supernote, which address issues I completely forgot to talk about in this one! Really appreciate your kind comment

  • @abhilekhbhurtel6113
    @abhilekhbhurtel6113 3 роки тому +3

    Great video man, really appreciate such a raw review!

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much for your kind comment!

  • @yash1152
    @yash1152 3 роки тому +1

    *Questions:*
    5:27 "kindle app which is terrific for me" - terrific means good/positive, right??
    7:32 seems yes.
    12:23 ohh yeah, can u zoom in and pan around and landscape mode??
    27:19 okay, zooming-panning is added, but needs much polishing
    28:16 no landscape mode (yet, hopefully)
    And in continuation of panning, comes the question of continous scrolling pages
    ----
    *Use Case/Explanations:*
    I have the pdfs of online classes that contain just the images and handwriting - no digital text at all. -So, either zooming and panning or landscape mode would be a must for that.- Better if both are/will be available 😋
    Continuous scrolling: like when u read pdfs in chrome browsers. For comparison: iirc, kindle doesnt have continuous scrolling feature - it just switches between pages as a whole.
    ----
    *some other notable things:*
    12:51 yeah, organisation/sorting/structuring becomes very important when things increase in number
    29:22 "it's not a standalone device, far from it"

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  3 роки тому

      That's correct, terrific means "excellent"

    • @yash1152
      @yash1152 3 роки тому

      @@CTilling ohh hiii, u are online... well, i am still in middle of watching, and i edit my comment several times before finishing the video. so... sorry 😅

    • @yash1152
      @yash1152 3 роки тому +1

      @@CTilling yeah, finished it, u may reply now :)

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  3 роки тому +1

      @@yash1152 Thanks for these annotations, Yash! Yes, continuos scrolling isn't an option in the Supernote. The navigation system is very important, so you do want to make sure you find a device that works for you. For what it is worth, I find the Supernote A5X to be a good option, even if not the best in this regard. The iPad is difficult to beat on this front.

  • @westleys.2372
    @westleys.2372 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this video. I like the way your showed the device.

  • @playschessatwork8632
    @playschessatwork8632 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this video the look of the chess books is a winner for me. going to get the supernote now

  • @Hermetic_
    @Hermetic_ 3 роки тому +2

    Good video. I learned about the Digest feature (which is very nice), Robert Jensen (Alpha and Omega), and. David deSilva (An intro to...).
    I only want to get a device (be it Remarkable2 or A5X) to help me take notes at work (I manage numerous projects, so constantly taking notes, tracking completion of action items, etc. And I have not enjoyed using Microsoft onenote on my laptop).

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  3 роки тому

      Hey Mike, you might enjoy the iPad, which has all kinds of features. But the Supernote will serve you, too, especially if you don't want or need a learning curve for navigating new and complex software (such as on the iPad). Best wishes with your decision!

  • @draculasbridekaren1664
    @draculasbridekaren1664 3 роки тому

    Fabulous review. You've pretty much consolidated my decision to purchase this soon. Thanks, man. Appreciated. And you earned a sub :) Ah, what the heck, I'll bell too.

  • @dalemiller4011
    @dalemiller4011 3 роки тому +3

    As I wait for my A5X to arrive, I wonder if you could say more about your experience with academic journal articles in particular. I occasionally read journals with what we Americans call letter-sized pages; they often have print in two columns. I'd expect those to be challenging. But most journals have smaller pages, often even smaller than books. Are those easily readable, especially now that you can zoom PDF?

  • @MichaelRodrigues232
    @MichaelRodrigues232 3 роки тому +3

    Nice work. It's important to have an independent reviewer's perspective.

  • @BrunoDrugowick
    @BrunoDrugowick 2 роки тому

    Love the detailed analysis. Great! This helped me to decide on the Supernote.
    However, now I need to wait they ship to Brazil, which I don't think it's going to happen soon anyway =/

  • @samp.8975
    @samp.8975 3 роки тому +1

    I really appreciate your review !!

  • @MrGuto
    @MrGuto 3 роки тому +2

    great review! this sliding the finger along the edge to bring up the navigation looks pretty annoying though. wish they had a simple icon you click on as an alternative.

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  3 роки тому

      Hey Guto, thanks for your comment. Honestly, I find the sliding thing really useful and am glad it is separate from the screen. Would you like the sliding thing to do something else, perhaps? (It is also used as screen refresh when sliding the other direction)

    • @MrGuto
      @MrGuto 3 роки тому +1

      @@CTilling no I just thought having an alternate way of doing it through a small icon you click on when you holding the device on one hand and using the stylus on the other could be useful. I'm about to order of these, glad to hear the sliding is actually useful.

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  3 роки тому

      @@MrGuto I hope you enjoy using it as much as I have done!

  • @hankbates86
    @hankbates86 3 роки тому +2

    I clicked to watch your walkthrough review, and now I can’t decide what I like better: the supernote or your amazing library!!!!! Awesome video my friend and glad to see someone who would use it in the same sense of why I’m thinking of purchasing. I’m a Youth Pastor in the US who’s currently in seminary. I think this could be a great tool for ministry and my academics. Question: do you use Logos? And if so, does it work on this device? Great video, God bless!

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  3 роки тому

      God bless you too in your important work as youth pastor! I do use Logos and have installed and use it on the Max Lumi. No way of installing on the Supernote though unless you copy text, paste into a doc and convert to ePub or pdf.

    • @patboonyarittipong6879
      @patboonyarittipong6879 3 роки тому

      @@CTilling Thanks for this review. Do you like the Max Lumi more than the Supernote A5X? I'm deciding between the two.

  • @ibgeorgeb
    @ibgeorgeb 3 роки тому

    An excellent review.Thank you.

  • @kiplangatkorir1388
    @kiplangatkorir1388 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you for the informative review. I like your interest in Theology and subject books; taking note of them though I came here for Supernote.
    Any idea when Supernote's gonna add e-reader dictionary function?
    If I get me this version, will I have to buy another device to get dictionary when it comes or I'll just upgrade software version?
    Sorry for bothering you with Supernote customer service questions.

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  3 роки тому +3

      Hey, thanks for your comment. As for as I know, they are going to add a dictionary in a forthcoming update. So you won't need two devices. And no problem, feel free to ask away - this is a welcome distraction from work! Glad you liked the theology books! Robert Jenson's Alpha and Omega is dense and difficult to read - as most of his writings were - but reward the hard work! deSilva's Intro is wonderful.

    • @kiplangatkorir1388
      @kiplangatkorir1388 3 роки тому

      @@CTilling Thank you

  • @callmedeno
    @callmedeno Рік тому

    Great info thanks, has there been any improvements since regarding battery? I've heard the company do keep updating /software

  • @danielaraujo9099
    @danielaraujo9099 3 роки тому +4

    Wasn't there a split screen function? I have seen some videos where they opened a PDF/EPUB and just drew a horizontal line in the middle of the screen from one side to another to activate a split screen (reading+notetaking).

    • @danielaraujo9099
      @danielaraujo9099 3 роки тому +2

      don't know if I have mistaken it with some other device or if they have deactivated it on recent updates

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  3 роки тому +2

      @@danielaraujo9099 Hi Daniel, this device doesn't support a split-screen mode yet. But I believe I heard that Ratta are working on it, via discussion on Reddit. A simple line across the screen to divide it would be cool!

    • @danielaraujo9099
      @danielaraujo9099 3 роки тому +2

      @@CTilling just did some research. A5 and A6 do have split screen function, meanwhile A5X and A6X don't.

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  3 роки тому +3

      @@danielaraujo9099 fascinating. Suggests it will come to the X range before long, then.

  • @michieltummers1303
    @michieltummers1303 3 роки тому +2

    If i just want a e-ink tablet for notemaking (on empty paper) and for drawing, what tablet should i buy? I already have a dedicated e-reader with all of my books (study books) on them (Kobo libra). I just want a tablet for the occasional pdf , but mostly for drawing and notemaking (on a empty page during lectures) at university. Thank you in advance ;)

  • @chahalv
    @chahalv 3 роки тому +2

    Great video, however I read in some blog that supernote a5x uses the same technology (hardware) as remarkable 1 and is 3 year old technology. It would help if you are able to provide some guidance.

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Vikas, the writing latency speed is about the same as the Remarkable 1, but the platforms are, apart from that, quite different. The time between pen stroke and ink appearing on screen is quicker in the Remarkable 2, but I find the Supernote and Boox Max Lumi are absolutely fine in this regard - I don't notice the lag in a way that bothers me in the slightest. So you may need to weigh up what is important for you. Remarkable 2 at least offers a great writing feel (so I am told) but it falls behind in other areas, both in terms of reading Kindle, PDFs, customer support, and in terms of future options. Hope you enjoy whatever you end up purchasing!

  • @christinab6411
    @christinab6411 3 роки тому

    I got reMarkable 2 because I wanted to only replace my notebooks. In my business I have 100’s upon 100’s of notebooks that I have to keep records of my trades in. I already have a Kindle and iPad so the other features aren’t necessary. So for me reMarkable 2 made more sense.

  • @Cibeen
    @Cibeen 3 роки тому +2

    many thanks for the brilliant review. one more question, could you swap the pens between max lumi and a5x?

  • @hussainmahmoud7881
    @hussainmahmoud7881 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the detailed reading aspects review, as I look to use it as my main reader (kindle/mainly ePub/non-academic PDF). Digest feature is very interesting (there is a website that allows us to see all kindle highlights) but the ability to add our own writing to the highlighted text is amazing. Does the reader app allow (High lighting) with finger drag and/or pen as well. Is the highlight is a straight line or like remarkable not straight as in real life highlight on real book. Last is highlights above or below the words. Thank you for your time and apology for long questions.

  • @GWCSdances
    @GWCSdances 3 роки тому +2

    e-reader alone is too expensive. I am buying an e-reader with the android OS where I can download apps like gmail, google driver, social media to read. I am buying the 13.3" ONYX Boox Max Lumi with the android OS, about US$900. But, worth the money. It is my e-ink tablet where I use it as an e-ink android device. Very comfortable for my eye for long-time reading professional documents. Easy for note taking and keep communication going.

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks for your comment, Roger. I too have the Max Lumi - have just been using it to read, actually. I wanted both the ML and the Supernote, as they had overlapping but distinct tasks to perform for me. Enjoy your e-ink device!

    • @hussainmahmoud7881
      @hussainmahmoud7881 3 роки тому

      @@CTilling i have the Boox Nova 2. I believe it depends on what one wants. I found out that I don’t really need front light/all android apps, rather to have more enhanced writing and reading device with kindle. I hope there is a sync feature with my library on desktop via internet/wifi. I hope Digest feature is transferable to a cloud or desktop and to new supernote devices as well. Your review helped me a lot in my decision to purchase the supernote.

  • @Peter0210Wouters
    @Peter0210Wouters 3 роки тому +4

    Hi there. If I might ask where and how you bought is? I suspect you are based in the UK? Did you have it shipped over or is it somehow available in Europe?

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  3 роки тому

      Hi Peter, I purchased this from the company webpage (Ratta), which meant I paid for import, too, which wasn't cheap. If you are UK based and don't want to pay that Tax, you may have to wait until they find a UK distributor. But the company sent it with good tracking and they promise it will be delivered within a few days. And I suspect that the price won't be that much cheaper even if we wait.

  • @hussainmahmoud7881
    @hussainmahmoud7881 3 роки тому

    Really helpful. I like how you addressed reading aspects as we know it is already a good note taking device. I am looking to replace my Boox Nova device, may I ask 1) Does Digest work on any book format on device (ePub or pdf format) 2) does Digest upload to a cloud or pc so we can keep it when migrating to future supernote device 3) does it allow multiple books in the reading app (like 4 books, and can cycle between them as in BooX/like book) 4)does it have have recent files/ebooks 5) does it have reading statistics (completed books/currently read books) 6) ePub global setting for fonts/margin/.. so we don’t have to apply the setting with every book we open

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  2 роки тому +1

      1. Yes! 2. I do not think so - it's a good question. 3. well, not as such but it can handle switching pretty quickly. 4. Yes, I use the starred system for that 5. Nope. 6. I do not use custom settings which are pretty ugly, so I only use the set one which is, of course, global. I do not think global changes are possible yet.

  • @lawrencegt2229
    @lawrencegt2229 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this - trying to decide between this and the Boox NoteAir 2 (£30.00 more at present). At present the backlight and the ability to do split screen (write/review one side, research on other side) is just attracting me more to the Air. Question on the pens - the Supernote pen nib is supposed to last forever vs. the Remarkable one which wears out but how does the NoteAir pen fare?

    • @DonAdwick
      @DonAdwick 3 роки тому

      Totally different animals. Supernote excels at writing by far against anything out there but it's quite limited (it's focused in taking notes, modifying some most kind of PDFs, and for Kindle reading alone). Conversely, Note Air 2 is a jack of all trades but more focused on reading than anything and full of distractions, steep learning curve, Android 11... What's more important for you...?

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  2 роки тому

      The nibs for the NoteAir do not last forever. Will the SN pen last forever? The nib will stay strong, but *nothing* lasts forever!

  • @evenaicantfigurethisout
    @evenaicantfigurethisout 3 роки тому +2

    It's a shame development on reader/annotation features is so slow. Essential reader features like dictionary has once again been pushed back. I have issues with Boox privacy and their convoluted navigation system so i really want to get the A5X over the onyx air but I don't think I can hold out much longer.

  • @Rez-N-8
    @Rez-N-8 3 роки тому +2

    Very thoughtful and thorough review. I also have the SuperNote A5x like it for many of the same reasons as you have pointed out. One issue that I have is that sometimes when beginning to write my palm accidentally triggers a page turn. Has this been an issue for you?

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your kind comment, John. Yes, I have found that too. This is why I always turn hand on page off (it looks like a little hand symbol next to page turn) - I explain that in the next video a bit.

  • @marianamendoza5023
    @marianamendoza5023 2 роки тому +1

    Okay but I would like to know how is the process to upload the pdfs and epubs to the device (I'm thinking of getting one mainly to pass the pdfs and books from my laptop). Thank you for all this info :))

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  2 роки тому

      You can upload either via their cloud (and then sync with your device) or directly onto your device via USBC. It's very simple.

  • @dognip
    @dognip 2 роки тому

    I choose note air 2. Why? Because even if the e ink layer is very close to where you write (removing front light), writing speed is not as fast as other tablets like onyx or remarkable 2

  • @michael-jamesclifton4723
    @michael-jamesclifton4723 3 роки тому +1

    Very helpful and detailed video. I'm interested in an e-note for annotating pdfs and word files in an academic context (law). How do you find yourself using the a5x as opposed to the max lumi?

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  3 роки тому

      Thanks for your kind note, Michael. I tend to use the A5X for epubs - cleaner screen and better with navigation. But I use the Max Lumi for PDFs because of the screen size and device speed.

  • @auntiecarol
    @auntiecarol 2 роки тому

    Goodness gracious, what are the odds? My interest in e-ink notebooks/readers largely came about because I felt like I was wasting paper writing out endless conjugation paradigms of... koine Greek, and here's a reviewer of a device I have my eyes on who is a scholar of He Kaine Diatheke.
    Few questions, if I may:
    * In what format are the digests exported?
    * Is there handwriting recognition? Greek as well as Roman script?
    * How were customs and duty managed... since we are no longer in the EU (Grrrr!)?
    ευχαριστίες και ευλογίες!

  • @xescolin
    @xescolin 3 роки тому

    Hi, I like your video pretty much, but what´s the difference betwen the folders: files, note and document?? Thanks

  • @amandadiniztao
    @amandadiniztao Рік тому +1

    Hello! Great review thank you! Can I read with supernote in bed (in dark place I mean) ? Does it have a internal light or do I need to have lights on for that?

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  Рік тому +1

      Hi Amanda, it does not have front lights, no, Boox and Kindle devices do of course, but not the Supernote, as it makes the writing experience a little more detached. But you can always buy a clip light, like this one: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B083W1SDK1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - I've used that for a while and it clips on nicely

    • @amandadiniztao
      @amandadiniztao Рік тому

      @@CTilling thank you so much!

  • @lucky_luc7206
    @lucky_luc7206 3 роки тому +3

    Does this also convert handwriting into text? im looking for a device I can write my book on :)

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  3 роки тому

      It does, yes. Slowly, but it does.

  • @jossenaert7969
    @jossenaert7969 3 роки тому

    Very Nice review! I have 1 question tho, do you think this device is also useful in a sciencefiction/mathematical environment at A university?

  • @aclaroda3460
    @aclaroda3460 3 роки тому +1

    awesome video

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much for your kind comment!

  • @robertodasilvaribeiro2767
    @robertodasilvaribeiro2767 3 роки тому

    Over time, will its screen surface become too damaged or "lumpy" for writing or sketching?? (Imo, the A5 X's stylus tip is "hard", so using that daily on its "soft" screen surface is asking for damage). Thoughts?

  • @caolanmaher5907
    @caolanmaher5907 3 роки тому

    Hi I would appreciate a reply here. If I make a pdf(scan) of a real pdf book I bought in store. The a5x will allow me to upload that right??? It's not going to censor it because I didn't buy it from the store or Anything?

  • @majaan7541
    @majaan7541 3 роки тому

    Is it possible to share screen of supernote a5x and use it as a "white board" during meetings?

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  2 роки тому

      That is coming very soon!

  • @christinab6411
    @christinab6411 3 роки тому

    I wonder why people say that this is an upgrade to reMarkable 2 when it’s the equivalent to the original reMarkable.

  • @ebon4265
    @ebon4265 3 роки тому

    Any updates after these months have passed?

  • @DonAdwick
    @DonAdwick 3 роки тому

    May I ask which Kindle to ePub converter you use on your daily basis?

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  2 роки тому

      any ebook converter is my to go, used with calibre

  • @juliankerrell7281
    @juliankerrell7281 3 роки тому

    Is it any good for calligraphy practise?

  • @igorescalona
    @igorescalona 3 роки тому +1

    👍

  • @How2Adult
    @How2Adult 2 роки тому

    1 year on..how do you still feel about it?

  • @patriciocr453
    @patriciocr453 3 роки тому

    thanks

  • @geneoluminology
    @geneoluminology 2 роки тому

    I got me th supernote...500$ from ratta china.....well...a great disappointment ...it s not for professional writing...it only allows one page at a time..and it takes 55seconds straight to convert 3 lines of text....plus, l cant bring in an earlier document and make it convert it....any updates on th subject?

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  2 роки тому

      I do not use this feature so cannot comment. They have info about their updates on reddit, so worth checking that out.

  • @terrynewmanphotography
    @terrynewmanphotography 3 роки тому +2

    Frustration with Kindle... slow and can’t make handwritten notes. Solution... convert to PDF or ePub.

    • @CTilling
      @CTilling  3 роки тому +1

      Yes, right, exactly what I am doing these days. I still enjoy reading Kindle books that I don't need to study

  • @kevinchandler1988
    @kevinchandler1988 3 роки тому +2

    The music is too loud and makes hearing you difficult. The music is not adding any value but makes it harder to hear what you're saying.

  • @blessietpalmos
    @blessietpalmos 3 роки тому

    Would be nicer if they make a colored eink device in this size ☺ and incorporate sa google chrome in there. And also a backlight. Perfect

  • @balaportejean7015
    @balaportejean7015 3 роки тому

    Thank you sir! Amazing review.
    By the way, Jesus is the Son of God. I hope you believe in his death and Resurrection, confess his lordship over your life and repent from sin. It's not about religion it's about a relationship. Love you ❤️