Remarkable 2 vs Note Air 3 C!
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- Опубліковано 25 вер 2024
- Does the reMarkable 2 stand up to the latest in e-ink tech. The reMarkable 2 is still being marketed to you as the newest and most innovative tech, but in honesty, you need to sift through the marketing chat to see whether it truly is the one for you. Here I compare it to the latest note taking e-ink tablet, the Onyx Boox Note Air 3 C.
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This is more about your choice.
Check the comments below and join the discussion, lots of people finding that it is solving problems for them at work. If you do decide either of the two Note Air 3 devices are the right e-ink tablet for you then you can check them out here:
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Thank you for your excellent content. Based on your's and others' comparison videos I went ahead and got the Boox Note Air 3C and I am delighted.
I've had it for a week and it has fitted into my work and personal life seamlessly. The MS OneNote and OneDrive integration is excellent. The Kindle reader and pdf annotation functionality is very useful, and the built in notes tool slick enough.
I did still think long and hard about the single focus of the ReMarkable 2, but I am glad I went with the extra functionality of the Boox.
I am also faced with the same dilemma. I want less distraction and good integration of Microsoft office esp one note , drop box and one drive. If you can give more details plz . Thanks
Have had hands on experience with remarkable - excellent paper like feel but no integration with one note
I appreciate you taking the time to share an impartial review on both products. I’ve decided to just get both of them.
😮! Why both? Just curious.
that's hilarious lol why would you get both!
You are crazy rich
I own both, too. Switched from RM2 to BOOX. Still not convinced about that switch. The RM2 is the ultimate writing and reading device. Reliable. Thin. Light weight. EASY TO USE. The Boox, on the other hand, can be used in dark conditions, I can also use the e-ink screen to browse the web. Puh. Currently I‘m still using the Boox 3C, but the RM2 is still there and ready to get re-activated at any time.
I just recently bought the Remarkable 2 and it is still within 100 days return policy. I'm actually has concern about the file transferring if i'm not go for the monthly Connect subscription. My concern is let say i use RM for 1 yrs and decide to use, how I'm going to transfer all my note to other devices? If you can advice me on this?
@chui2689 you can transfer all your notes from device to device without the subscription! You just can't edit on pc them without it
@@chui2689how do you like it? I just got mine this week and returned note 3C. The remarkable software is very basic compared to boox. But I returned the boox note 3C because of the screen that grey screen was annoying and I liked the look of the screen for the remarkable
Great video. Returning my remarkable 2 and getting this one using your link.
Nice can't wait to hear what you think of it! And open invite to jump on a live stream with me and talk about how you find it compared to the remarkable!
Thank you Kit, this was an excellent comparison! I currently own and love, the Kindle Scribe, and have considered the Remarkable 2 and the Super Note (if Super Note came out with a larger screen size), but honestly, the Note Air 3 C is something I am seriously looking to purchase in the near future, as I really love the additional functionality it offers, such as split screen, copy and paste, drag and drop, etc., and of course, COLOR. it seems like a great investment, and you have been the main source of encouragement for me seriously wanting this device. Although my 12.9 inch iPad Pro has color and all the additional functionality that the Scribe does not, I prefer the e-ink display in the Note Air 3 C, even if the colors are not vibrant or saturated. For my purposes, it would be fine. Thank you for all your content, it really helps me in so many ways!
Have you tried using a paper screen protector for your ipad? Thats what im doing, while using goodnotes. What i've read from people online, supposedly the Boox screen is pretty much a paper screen protector. So, you'd save almost $600 doing that, while having a better color screen. Goodnotes looks REALLY good.
I want to preface this with a couple of disclaimers. First, I haven't gotten to test out the Boox, but I have played around with a few other notebook replacements like the Amazon Scribe. Next, I am normally the type of person who is in favor of letting the user do more with their device (Android > iOS, Windows > Mac OS, etc.) Now, that said... I just purchased a reMarkable 2 with the Marker+ and Folio Case, and I really don't think that these devices actually benefit much from having a full Android OS. I have a Pixel Fold so I have a Phone/Tablet in my pocket. I don't ever see a world where I would grab my e-Ink device to browse the web, or to do anything outside of note taking, reading, and drawing.
I specifically wanted to buy a device that would replace my sketch book, and encourage more consistent note taking and journaling. Every time anyone tries to sell me on one of these alternative tablets they always say "It can do so much more!" But, they NEVER say that it feels better to draw in, they never say it has superior or even comparable drawing tools, they never tell me that the screen has as good of a white to black contrast, and they never say it has a better battery. Those are the MAIN FEATURES of these types of devices and yet they always fall short.
For the vast majority of people looking at a product in this category they have no need or want for these extra features. Notebook replacements are 1000% a luxury item that is filling a VERY specific niche. It is a device for someone who wants the feel of working with paper, but also has the disposable income to pay for a $500-$600 notepad. If that is you, you are also likely privileged enough to own another tablet/pc/phone that will give you access to a more robust appstore, and using that other device will be both more convenient as well as a substantially better experience due to the nature of OLED/LCD vs e-Ink.
That isn't to say that there aren't people who would like more functionality or just to have the option available to them, but I do think there is something to be said for how specific the use case of these devices is, and how the reMarkable 2 managed to hit all of the right marks for 90% of the consumer base. Maybe I will change my mind in the future, but for now I really do think that the average person who is looking to purchase one of these devices is likely not going to care about having a web browser on it. They are specifically looking for the absolute best paper like experience they can find, and that means having robust writing/drawing tools, a top tier paper like feel when writing, and a clean straightforward interface with little clutter or distraction. These will NEVER replace tablets or phones, so they NEED to be the best digital notebook they can be.
Fascinating discussion. Thanks so much for sharing, comments like these always influence my content for the better. Kind thanks!
@@KitBetts-MastersGlad you read it! I did really enjoy your production quality and hearing your thoughts. Good luck with the channel and I look forward to seeing more content from you!
Hi, I just read your review and I really appreciated it because I was thinking the same thing. But there's still one thing that I didn't quite get about the RM that concerns me ( so I hope you can answer me about it if it's not a problem).
How does the connectivity work? To send your notes as PDFs to a device or a cloud you must pay the RM connectivity subscription ?(to be more precise, your only option is to upload your files on the RM cloud? Is there no way that those notes "exit" the device without paying the connectivity subscription?) That's the only thing that scares me, because I am a uni student and I would take notes in class, so to pay another 3$ a month just to send my class notes to my pc or a cloud seems just a bit much and it would be a shame, because, as you said, I just want something that feels the best like the paper, I don't want a tablet.
I hope I was sufficiently clear, and sorry for the big text! Have a nice day
I was literally waiting for this video, excellent timing!
If remarkable adds kindle support it will be good choice.
That'd be a start at least!
Bravo! Very good comparison here and your other videos!
I own both devices however I find myself using the remarkable more than the Note Air 3c. The Remarkable is just a pleasure to use. IMO the BOOX device tries to do too much and in many cases the implementation is sub par. My phone does a much better job at apps, web browsing, and video. Also, the Remarkable desktop and mobile apps are much better than BOOX which is important to me.
They are based in China, so nobody is surprised xD
Why are the desktop/mobile apps important? im curious since i have never used them, (i use syncthing for everything sync related or file adding) its an android device so there is 3rd party software that is much better.
But the remarkable has a wuge negative point the pen doesn't come with it and you needed to paid if you wanna use his cloud and also in the boox I can download apps but I can't doing this in the remarkable for me all of this made boox better
U can't read at night.
@@lucaducato4369 Then buy a lamp or a dedicated E-Reader. ReMarkable should be a replacement for notebooks, no more than that.
I'm surprised that you are not discussing Search of hand written text, changes to page names and connectivity to OneNote or similar apps
I really do like that crisp white of the remarkable, I feel like I could use my lap top or phone for whatever else, and it might be better for me to not have the distractions....
It's an interesting comparison. I feel the remarkable will win in terms of a simple writing or typing tablet without distractions. Many persons still use paper notebooks and this is natural upgrade. As an Engineer the Boox devices seems like a no brainer and definitely attractive but sometimes basic simplicity and focus wins the day. On the other hand the RM 2 could do much better with the features to integrate with other ecosystems like Google or Microsoft. The winner seems to be Supernote except I am not fan of their device designs.
I did a ton of research, watching a ton of videos on these devices (including many from this channel) before deciding on the Remakrable, mainly because my use case is all note taking and I wanted the best possible battery life. I went with a refurbished Remarkable from their site (same 100 day warranty) and a aftermarket case / pen to keep costs in check. I like it, but I am getting NOWHERE near the 2 weeks of battery life frequently mentioned. I use mine regularly throughout the day (several times each hour, note taking only) and battery lasts maybe 3 days before I need to charge. I belong to some remarkable facebook groups where other users have described similar experience. I suppose it comes down to how much one actually uses it for note taking during the day, but the difference between 2 weeks and 3 days seems way to big of a gap. Maybe it's my refurb? Possible, but based it also sounds like I'm not alone. While I like the feature set and almost went with the Boox, if Remakable lasts 3 days, does the Boox battery life last what . . . less than a day?
I had a new one last year and had the same experience. That along with a bumpy rear surface made me decide to return it.
it does not last two weeks if you take notes for hours and hours, i own one, it being refurbished isn't the issue
I've got a new one, same experience. I am not sure I ever really expected 2 weeks, but it would be really nice.
I keep my reMarkable on airplane mode, it last a week or two that way. If turn airplane mode off I get 3 or 4 days.
The thing holding me back on Boox 10.3 vs. Remarkable is size and battery life. On battery size, I understand the trade off is due to the apps. On size, I appreciate the greater writing area on Remarkable.
I regret my Remarkable purchase and that I didn’t return it everyday . It’s slow, does not have basic functionality you’d expect it to have. It can’t search handwritten text. Tags are useless. Gestures are inconsistent and glitchy. I fell for the less is more marketing and I’m embarrassed. Discipline from distraction isn’t something a device can provide. I bought the remarkable and never wanted it to be an iPad. I didn’t want it to be a Rocketbook either. To be fair, The battery life and writing on the Remarkable screen is excellent but that’s it.
I feel this comment. Thanks for sharing, no need to be embarrassed, I'd suggest you try and love it for what it is, (for example my current use as a desk jotter,) and maybe later there will be a good partner eink device which is more compelling for you.
Otherwise, see what you can get by selling it on the used market and go for a more is more device! 🙂
I’ve looked at many videos on RM2 and its comparison with other eink tablets on the feature of LEARNING one’s handwriting. No one talks about it, beyond saying that it recognises handwriting. But what if it consistently misreads certain letters or words? Is there no way to teach it my handwriting? Also, there seems to be no way to create a dictionary for e.g writing a name, e.g plato with capital P, or turning abbreviations into full words, e.g. abbr into ‘abbreviation’. Both features seem to me essential if the device is to be more than literally a (short) note taker. I’d be grateful for advice.
With that being said, what is your opinion on the rm2 for someone who solely wants it for the realistic paper feel? I only intend to use it for note taking, and I don’t need fancy cloud sharing options.
After all my research I just keep coming back to the rm2 due to the realistic feel. But I’m hesitant to pull the trigger due to the lack of features compared to devices that are the same price if not cheaper. Albeit features I probably won’t use…
@@KitBetts-Masters Thank you, you’re right, I’m forcing myself to keep it as a jotter. I’m taking notes for a book I’m writing. I love being able to select and move text on the page which is helpful for managing content flow. I still get frustrated with gestures being so unpredictable. But at least I’m using it I guess.
@@marinaspeaks sorry been away. It doesn’t really need to learn your handwriting like eink did back in the day. The remarkable is actually quite good at converting handwriting. But the way it handles handwritten text conversion is to put it on layer of its own and the converted text is aligned to the left margin like on a typewriter. So it can’t be moved anywhere on the screen. I find the handwritten text conversion useless and I don’t use it. I also dont use the typing feature for the same reason.
Keep in mind you need a paid subscription to convert handwritten text. I think it’s $2.99 usd.
I'd like to see this comparison between Note Air 3 C and the Go 10.3.
Excellent video for comparisons. Thanks. It's a shame that in Brazil the price doesn't justify it, as it costs the equivalent of 4 months of work for a common salaryman. Sewer that this price reduces
The only downsides for me with rM2 have been DRM epubs, lack of backlight in few occasions and mostly that my company doesn't support it (or any other e-ink device). Luckily their own app/cloud makes up for the last one. DRM free ebook stores luckily exist and lamps have been invented.
That being said cannot wait what a rM3 could bring to the table.
I might buy an Air 3 C but then Im reminded that I bought the remarkable for its battery life and Focused aspect. I do like some of the features of it like the backlight. You have to remind your self why you are buying this do you want a swiss army knife or the perfect device for writing and taking notes. I cant disagree with you yet but Im really liking the remarkable but defintely urge people to weigh its lack of features. I do plan to mod the Codex OS and plan to flash some custom features in as a challenge. It's own Git Hub just not sure if I'm smart enough yet but might try.
Excellent comparison. The note air 3c is 100% closer to an iPad. For me, the main benefit of e-ink is battery life and the note air 3c only lasting 3 days is a deal breaker. If the note air 3c had 2 weeks battery then it would be an immediate buy.
very good review - lots of info that I wanted to find out - thanks 😁🌟👍🏻
I love my Boox Air 3 C. It was such a good purchase. I use it to take notes for school, and of course read ebooks. My only complaint is that the display is darker than my kindle. It doesn't look as much like paper, which is a bit of a bummer.
If RM gave us better access to the Linux underneath then it would be the king. Currently having to wait for community workarounds implemented to the device over SSH is just a bit too annoying to be worth it. I really think RM need to come out swinging with their next release. The whole distraction free no light, no colour, no integrations thing is a stupid hill to die on and I think they will die on it if not careful. Oh and it might be worth mentioning that you can get an extra 40 off a rM2 by going to the ReMarkable Reddit and asking for a code.
need to see the 3 next to the remarkable.. because the dark screen is what holds me back. I have both the 3c and the remarkable 2 and the remarkable 2 makes me want to use it just because of the aesthetic + screen brightness.
It's still a very nice tablet even in 2024!
Yeah I would like to see the comparison 3 and remarkable …did you end up returning the 3C?
@@evilphuk I returned it and currently use the remarkable. Honestly the aesthetic makes a big difference for me.
Hi Kit, thank you for the video. keep it up. Can I ask if you've heard of any dead pixels occurring on the Note Air 3's
probably the most comprehensive and detailed video I have seen; so much so that I can form my own conclusion based on your review. but bro, I don't think you use them for their 'intended' purposes, which is fine, but something to be pointed out:
- These are not tablets, these are handwriting tablets.
- If I want colour and typing and apps then neither stands a chance against a proper tablet like an iPad or Android
- I'd get any of these tablets ONLY if exceptional handwritten note taking is what I am after
- Thus, most of the comparative advantages of the Note over Remarkable become less relevant and its shortcomings more relevant
- Some shortcomings of Remarkable are still relevant like cloud compatibility and higher cost [but one shouldn't compare the maxed out version]
So using the information provided in the video, I am certain that Note is not the clear choice because it is not better than Remarkable at any of the handwriting tablet features except for Google drive and 365 syncs. [Note is unstable, worse battery life, less polished writing experience, worse screen for handwritten notes].
Cheers. It's an interesting world of these new category of devices, and we are all just discovering their use cases!
Thank you for your more useful review!
Great review!
thx for the in-depth comparison. I'm a Mac user and the one information I can never get an answer to is the integration with the Apple environment. Google drive, dropbox, OK, but can I sync on iCloud for a Smoot workflow? I guess the answer is no, if I can't find the info. It might have to be an iPad then, because as you so rightfully mentioned in the vid, in 2024 we want integration and smoothness.
but you can use dropbox and drive on Mac as well right?
Thx. Of course I could but my idea is to streamline and neither are part of my workflow. To me the whole point of icloud which I'm paying for is that it is seamlessly integrated in all my Apple devices. Here I would be adding another step which I don't think I could automate. The e-ink tech seems attractive but the lack of integration with Apple probably will be a deal breaker for me meaning I would need to turn towards an iPad.
I highly recommend notepad and pen. Never powers down, no subscriptions, it feels like writing on real paper (cos it is) and you can replace your 'stylus' for about 40p. Just scan and you can upload to any format you like. And the great thing, is there's no lag, or booting up time, just open and it's ready! I also love that you can drop it without concern, and there's no learning curve.
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Yeah, at my job and I had so many meetings during the week, i had to change notebooks a few times a year. Try to find an important note that you had with a potential client a year ago, go luck finding it on the spot. And no, i am not gonna spend extra time scanning pages of notes 😂
@@crush_override It doesn't take long to set up your own filing system, and that helps you retrieve docs real fast. But I get that your bit of tech might help you feel important. I see you guys all the time in coffee shops, looking to see who's watching you as you pose with your latest grossly over-priced gadgets, producing crap. I just chuckle.
@@flabbybum9562 A little bit of tech help me not wasting my time, which i can spend on important stuff like work or family. I know stuff like family, wife and kids are all foreign to someone who likes to bury himself in filling cabinets and scanning notes. Cool hobby i guess.
thank God i have seen this video before buying
Hi, I'd like to know a bit more about the Remarkable 2. Do you have the Connect subscription? If not, how does the tablet work without it (less functionality, etc.), can we still have the documents on OneDrive for example? And if we reach the end of the storage, can we delete the old notes and be sure to have them on OneDrive? Thanks in advance
I am mostly wanting a device for reading and annotating PDFs. Not being able to adjust brightness or contrast due to no frontlight is a deal breaker as some PDFs aren't great quality or they're scanned docs so the page can be quite dark. So it's always going to be Boox for me. The subscription for basic functions also massively puts me off the RM2. I really dislike being pushed into subscriptions.
If i need the extra features of browsing or any other app etc, i will just use my laptop than struggling in an e ink display. That's why remarkable is great. It is the closest experience of a paper. For example, if i need to read in a dark room, I'll just turn on the light. It's that simple.
Is the gray stripe also visible here when the background lighting is active? on the Note Air 3C?
Hardly anyone mentions the biggest drawback of reMarkable 2, which I discovered after half a year of use. Well, it's easy to magnetize it because you just need to put it together with another device that has magnets in the case. The symptom is that the point where the stylus (marker) touches the screen and the point that appears on the screen are different. In my case, they differ by up to 1 mm. This flaw rendered my reMarkable unusable. And their praised technical support only wished me good luck and that the problem would solve itself.
can you explain further pls
This is true. I placed my RM2 on a stationary bike at the gym while I worked out. There must have been a magnet near the holder and for the next few days there was a large coin-sized spot on the screen where no ink or graphics would appear. It sorted itself out after a few days but RM support just said don't keep it near anything magnetised. That's a challenge because most tablet cases and laptops in a backpack are magnetised. I have to so careful transporting the RM2 around.
The Remarkable2 format is somewhat deceptive as there is a large non-usable footer.
yes, i noticed it too...i thought there was a big useable space below but no 😅
Kitt, Has the RM2 e-reader capability improved any? I have a lot of epub and want to like it. Also between these 2 devices, how is the palm rejection/detection?
Thinking about the remarkable 2 for the wife, and after this review, that seems to be the one I am choosing for her.
No need for apps since that is what we have our phones for. Need something for her notes, doodling, and setting up a monthly calendar.
I have rM2. I really like the feels... i already have a kindle tablet, surface pro.. thats why i thought i dont need another android. rM2 feels just like a real notebook and looks and feels like a real book also. writing is so nice on it.
Hi there, great video, a question, I was interested in buying a Remarkable 2 for taking notes in college, I saw my friend with one, It seemed perfect to me, it was simple to take notes on, good writing feel, light, and what i was most amazed by was the screen, the first time I saw it, I didnt even understand it was a screen because it looked so much like paper.
I understand that the note air 3 c has a backlight, but if i turn it off completely, will it look like the remarkable 2 screen quality ?
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@@danjermouse5207that is the reason I just couldn’t keep the note 3C 😢
The Boox is going to have to be the way I go, if only because I can use Mendeley on it. The Remarkable just needs a couple of apps like that to make it fine but no one is porting anything to it as far as I know.
I think if you want a color backlit tablet with apps, and full connectivity, buy an ipad. If you want a writing/drawing tablet, the RM2 is good, but the RM3 needs: a back/side light, microSD port to expand memory, color, and improved integration with some third-party backup apps. Not much else (maybe, MAYBE sound to read imported articles, pdfs, or notes you’ve written?). RM doesn’t need to do much else to be the best writing/drawing tablet it can be.
Nice review Kit!
I see that the Note Air 3 C has a microphone, do you know if this will let you record a meeting, and at the same time jot down notes or work with a Word or Google document or presentation?
Yes, you can do that in the notes app. Also, you can leave that running in side by side mode. Also as it is android, you can download any meeting app of your choice, for example Otter, and use that. 🙂
Well Kitt, I’ve watched all your videos and I’ve gone with the air 3, but not the 3c. I was really wanting the Remarkable 2 but it’s pricey and it’s got the subscription + it feels like it’s end of life, maybe if the remarkable 3 was available. I would like to get a keyboard for the air 3 any recommendations?
Sensible choice I think! I like the keychron K3 that I use with mine. But you might want something more portable. I think the Logitech Bluetooth keyboards are a good place to start!
I genuinely hate the fact that I'm unable to get the Boox e-ink tablet in Canada. They don't ship here.
Edit: So, they DO ship here but only if you choose the Hong Kong warehouse instead of the US one. Why is it like that?
I live in Canada, and I got my boox from Aliexpress.
Kit, I’ve owned the RM2 for over three years now and have used it exclusively as my go-to grading tablet (creative writing prof). I also use it for handwritten rough drafts. I bought the Tab Ultra C when it came out last year and tried diligently to incorporate it into my grading workflow, but getting marked-up PDFs off the Boox device and to my students has been frustrating. Just ordered the Note Air 3C this week to see if it can take over drafting and grading from the RM2. Do you have any advice for exporting PDFs with comments from the Note Air 3C? Can this be done at all from NeoReader?
i'm being extremely nitpicky here...11:01 notes to compare the NA3C and RM2. The table in the notes has the NA3C on the left column, RM2 on the right. But physically, the positions of the devices are swapped. For some reason, that was so confusing. I couldn't wrap my head around that for some unknown reason.
Other than that, I appreciate the video!
On the battery life. I just cant see how anything that can last a full work day including travel to and from work is a problem. We can all access a socket in that time surely?
I’m already going to have my phone at all times. The advantages of the Boox seem to be things that I could just use my phone for. Or, I could still have those features, with my phone, and have the superior note-taking and sketching ability of the remarkable
Pretty much this. The reMarkable is, to date, LEAGUES ahead of the competition in terms of being a digital notebook. These devices are luxury purchases for people who specifically want the feel of writing/drawing on paper but also want it to be digital. They all cost around the $500-$600 mark after kitted out with a pen and a case, and the only person who is buying that is someone who can afford that cost for an incredibly niche luxury item. If you can afford an e-Ink notebook replacement in 2024 you already have a do it all device in your pocket, that will be both more convenient and do a MUCH better job at running Apps.
For a device to even compare to the reMarkable in my opinion it would need to do the following things at least as good.
1. Paper Quality - The device's screen needs to be as paper white as possible.
2. Writing Feel - The device's writing and drawing experience should be as close to pen/pencil on paper as possible.
3. Tools - The device needs to offer a comprehensive and flexible set of writing/drawing tools.
4. Battery Life - The device needs to last at least as long as the reMarkable.
If you can't do those 4 things better than the reMarkable, no amount of bonus features will sway me. I want this device to replace my paper notebook/sketchbook. I don't have any fantasy of it replacing my Phone/Tablet. Now, if the Supernote/Boox/Scribe came in at $200 and were lacking on some of the above requirements, but supplemented that with the flexibility of access to the Play Store, maybe there is a case. But to charge nearly the exact same price, and then be worse at the core features of the product category. That is a big miss for me.
I feel like a lot of these reviewers are missing the point, and struggling to understand why people are still choosing to use a 4 year old piece of hardware with fewer features. It really does come down to the simple truth, I already have a phone. I don't need or want this device to do more, I want it to do a very specific job incredibly well.
@@TheOldSchoolCrisis dude exactly!! I have a kindle fire, surface pro and s23+ already. when i got this rM2, i fell inlove... i started journaling again and reading because it just feels like the book because of the screen and writing on a paper!! I like journaling but i have too many journals/notebooks and i love digital which is why i buy my books majority on kindle. But being able to get the books on pdf for free is awesome anyway lol. and all your notes is on one gadget. super love it!
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Direct annotation on .pdf with colour, drawing diagrams, writing scientific equations, syncing with google drive, Onenote, projecting onto other screens with android apps, etc... are all things the BOOX can do but the Remarkable cannot.
Most importantly, the Boox is Android and thus has the default encryption, nothing on the Remarkable or Supernote is encrypted. No company with competent data security would allow its employees to work on the Remarkable/Supernote.
I think it all comes down to use cases for each person. Many persons still buy paper notebooks anyway
Hi Kitt! I've been looking at these two for a while. Could you please tell me which one of them supports handwriting recognition in Romanian, please? I can't find this information anywhere. Thank you very much!
If I consider the use case of an e-ink tablet which is notetaking, I clearly make a hard cut between an e-ink and a regular tablet.
Realistically speaking, how many apps does one actually use on an e-ink.
I absolutely would wish for some more app freedom on the reMarkable.
However, considering the drawbacks of e-ink, I don't see a use case for more sophisticated apps on an e-ink tablet.
If one wants a tablet for multiple apps, why not simply go for a typical tablet.
Personally, I still think if you truly are focused on notetaking, ReMarkable wins for me here.
The issue I see is the subscription side of it.
Maybe I'm biased because I love minimalism, but I think slimming down for a specific use case is more beautiful than bloating it for every possible one. We have iPads, etc., for that.
We are getting advertised for a pure note-taking tablet. We are aware of it and most of us probably want exactly that. That's the main selling point here.
Asking for a ton of apps seems illogical here.
If reMarkable extends its features, especially QoL ones, it would win direct comparisons.
I also think people would own multiple tablets to complement their needs either way.
But regarding pure writing & reading, reMarkable still wins for me here.
If you use a notebook outside of your work desk you may find yourself in a situation when you need backlight - like on a conference. Condition in which may happen that lights are dimmed to make the presentation more visible. Then you may realise that in such a condition the Remarkable is pretty useless, unfortunately.
I have the remarkable 2 but I’m thinking about the Boox because I want to be able to use library ereader apps. I also would like to try processing emails on this device. I use my iPad with keyboard for email but the eink might be better on my eyes.
Is it possible to give the onyx note air more pen like feel ?
Maybe cange the stylus or install screen protector?
If you turn off the front light on the Air 3 C will you comporable battery life? Does the front light make the screen seem deeper, the remarkable looks like the ink is on the surface of the screen almost is the air c similar?
Thanks alot, this helped me buy the Boox Note Air 3C, I was not impressed with remarkable's nanny attitude of policing distraction...
have you looked at the new Hannspree hanssnote2 tablet? seem very interesting no e-ink 7ms.....
When will you do the comparison with the Boox Air 3c with the iPad. I like the idea of having a e-ink device for notes and journals and e-reading but I feel like an iPad can do that just as well so I’m feeling conflicted.
7 months later, reMarkable Paper Pro is "here" with real color. I have it ordered, but have not seen it in person yet. The masked color from Boox is OK, but so dull.
Thank you for your in-depth reviews. Please will you clarify what a Note f3c is. You mention it the video, but I can’t find that product on the Boox website. Also, I understand the remarkable has a very good pencil on paper feel, and the Supernotes are good, with a pen on paper feel, so how does the Note Air 3 series compare to these? Finally, would you please compare the battery life of the Note Air 3 c to the black/white model.
That's just Note Air 3 C. I guess I mumbled? Hehehe.
And yeah, the writing feel is just fine. Pretty much as good as the remarkable 2, many prefer the supernote feel, but it is a different feel to the other two and down to personal preference. 🙂
Does Boox Note Air 3 C has Backlight feature in it?
Just to confirm, are you able to use a web browser on the Boox Note Air 3C? I use a web based writing software I'd like to use on this device. Thank you.
Yep, you can, and the browser works well because of the BSR. 🙂
I think with an otp you should be able to use a keyboard on the boox too
Yeah, I think you can use one with a cable... actually, I know you can, I've done it a few times.
no screenshots? why...
Glitch in the Matrix at 6:51
Disappointed. Thought the Boox was best of all worlds, but for that to happen, it had to fulfill the requisite of long battery life, which seems it doesn't. It is either an ebook or an iPad, Boox failed to be in the middle because of the battery. If the battery could last at least a week with medium use, Boox (Air C) would be considered.
Love the BOOX it’s a great note book. But beware Onyx customer service is non existent. The stylus didn’t work it inked as I hovered. Changed nibs etc etc. onyx suggested I’d damaged the stylus after day one. Shameful.
Bought a Samsung stylus as per your recommendation and it works well. Shouldn’t of had to but that’s the onyx experience
"you can't be trusted" unfortunately I can't,sir.😔 I need this or I'll just watch endless UA-cam videos
The contrast on the air 3c looks absolutely terrible
It is, but that's just one of the tradeoffs for colour eink right now!
the 227 to 300 ppi comparison you showed doesn‘t tell the truth. The pixels you saw on the RM2 is caused by the ink, the pencil - thats not goot - but it‘s not caused by the lower pixel resolution. Just compare two PDFs on both and the difference is almost gone.
No indication there will EVER be a hardware update to the RM2. Seriously. It’s well over 3 years old, no backlight, no Google store, no productivity apps, outdated processor, no Kindle access, it’s sluggish, no super refresh, and numerous other reasons. Buy a RM2, and you’ve already purchased an outdated piece of plastic. Oh, but Remarkable has great commercials and marketing 😏🙄
The only problem (big problem) of Air3 is Android OS!!!!
For people who prefer Android, that might sound quite inaccurate. I can see how it completely depends on that kind of preference.
That's the best thing. Android is awesome! Love being able to use any app I want.
Thats what makes it better and be able to do more than you can with other writable e-ink's
Noteshelf 3 on IPad ( thickness 0.8 , sensitivity on , fountain pen ) against BOOX tab ultra c pro propriority app . Writing experience with both .
Needed review .
This is Where the money is . Lag time - IPad totally wins …
Be honest and make a review .
iPad is killing the E ink .
You are missing the entire point of e ink.
Now try reading for hours on an ipad
Writing on glass vs writing on e-ink tablet...
It's like listening to a damn frog. 😅
First again !
They are just beta testing these on us. All junk. And i don't need google play and wifi. I want to stick a micro sd card in and read. Why is that so hard.