Check out the Remarkable Paper Tablet: remarkable.pxf.io/vNKWLW The Kindle Scribe: amzn.to/3PxX6lQ The Boox Note Air 3 C: shop.boox.com/products/noteair3?ref=0t1qqbSDWLMb (US and HK) euroshop.boox.com/products/boox-note-air3-c?ref=my_f5MKKrpQRge&variant=42939341373640 (EU and UK) And the Supernote A6 X2: supernote.com/products/supernote-a6-x2-nomad?sca_ref=4915589.rferNaRlAM (This is an affiliate link and I receive a small commission from purchases made through it. Thanks so much for supporting the channel. 🙂 )
As an Apple fanboy, reading (or doing just about anything really) on my iPad results in eyestrain and so I went with the Supernote and there simply isn’t any eyestrain (or distractions) and it’s a wonderful reading experience.
I have the A6X and agree with all your points. Great experience that has gotten better through regular firmware updates, which have generally included new features every time. I would like the screen real-estate of an A5X though, and am considering adding one. Would keep the A6X around for travel.
Ultimately, I'm really leaning toward an rm2. They got me with their FB ads (sure I'm not alone there) and have since been researching but the Ratta and Boox alternatives are just so much more expensive.
The plot thickens for me now. Further to my comment on the intro Remarkable vs. Supernote clip I made earlier today, you've laid out a nice case (actually, several use cases) for Supernote. I am still liking the Kindle integration possibility that Supernote affords, and that's because reading books on iPad just doesn't quite cut it; it's that emitted light problem. And if I'm going to spend money on a Kindle, then for 2x what the best Kindle costs, I can have a Supernote. Now I need to look at a Remarkable video of yours and see where it falls. These are great reviews. And now I also understand why your style and approach is so good for these things: You're a teacher. And I just love that you do these (seemingly) loosely scripted-even with visible edits (which actually lend to a more "real" feel). Keep this approach. It's credible, inviting, and carries the right amount of humility that is often so lacking in self-aggrandizing review videos.
Thank you! This helped me finally decide to buy this. I already own the latest Ipad and as a chemist and artist, it was fine but it was a little bit of a pain to bring to school in a purse. I wanted something lighter to write my notes on and A5x just seems more useable in my case :)
Hiya, yes it's good for teaching pdfs. You may want something which is A4 in size. But they get pretty expensive. Check out my comparison video of A5X and Remarkable because I go in depth about the various features and uses!
I think the email setup expectation may be a little off, sure if your using G Mail it may be a little easier but IMAP and SMTP info are standard for email services, bit like saying the post office can improve by not having to write your address and zip code :)
Your videos on these are great. Like many, I had been debating between this and the Remarkable 2. I went with the A5X after yours and a couple of other reviews. Now just waiting on delivery expected next week. I'm excited about the writing feel, Google drive integration, and Kindle app, among others. I think including the Kindle app was great, as I've been wanting an e-ink reader for a while. I'm very excited to finally get this. Thanks for your great video content!!
Totally. It's great for reading and writing! The remarkable is best for drawing, but I think there's an update in the offing which will improve drawing on the supernote!
I already have the IPad Pro that is a 2020 4th gen model. Really interested in the e-ink tablets and am considering one. I am leaning more towards the Supernote A5X, but may wait for the remarkable 3 to come out before making a final decision. In the meantime, I’m going to get the Paperlike screen protector as well as Goodnotes and Notability. They aren’t very expensive to run them for a year to see how they stack up. This is all thanks to your reviews. Awesome job. Very informative. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
I'm looking for a tablet specifically for note taking and organizing my notes. I'm a big note taker and use old-school paper notepads but I'd like the idea of being able to have my notes electronically that can be organized and have the ability to search. Which one is better for that function in terms of organizing the notes that I can also search for later on?
I seem to be in the minority here but like some of the other people commenting, I looked at this video and many others before committing to a Supernote A5X, which on the whole I’m happy with. However, I am getting some bad behaviour - when I first start to use it each morning (20 mins or so) I get a lot of “shadowing” not sure of the technical term, sure there will be one - meaning that I get lines appearing in the wrong place when the nib of the pen IS NOT actually touching the screen. Also, during this early period of usage, toggling between functions does not work well either, pen nib seemingly not recognised in the right area of the screen. Not sure if any other users have experienced this and might have suggestions to resolve…? Thanks.
Can you draw a perfectly straight line? I build custom cabinets and doing “scaled” field drawings of cabinets with room measurements is very important for me. I need to know if I can draw a straight line without a ruler or some other 2nd hand function? Thank you!!
Does it recognize math formulas as well? I wonder if it can convert formulas into latex text? And Supernote A4 with ability to display handwriting on an external monitor (as you already mentioned) would be fantastic to have
Hi! Thanks for this video! I'm considering purchasing this. But the big thing for me and one of the main reasons why I would be getting it is...Can you highlight words/sentences/paragraph on the kindle part and put it on a doc or note page? I hope that makes sense. Thanks kindly!
Was considering purchasing this but since I have to pay for import duty to the UK and there is no way for me to try this in store beforehand it’s a no for me. RM2 at least does a 100 day return
Yes you can, ereader is just fine. Lots of file formats works and you can annotate everything! Has a Kindle app too and probably more in later updates.
I'm still undecided about keeping my Scribe as opposed to the Remarkable 2. I cant afford the Supernote as nice as it and feature rich. The Scribe feels limited and unfinished. How is Amazon's ability to update the OS with more features?
@@KitBetts-Masters remarkable 2 which I am going to send back when it comes. I like this one for the better files management. Also how is the text converting is it pretty accurate. Can you correct mistakes easy? Ordered mine today.
Hi - were you able to read and/or create Onenote Notes? What is your e-ink book/notebook recommendation if I only want to be able to read OneNote notes? Wonderful video - thank you for taking the time and effort. Take care!
Thanks for this video. I'm still a little bit confused about what to choose..a note writting tablet or a proper tablet (iPad or a Chromebook). In fact I'm mostly tied of talking hand note during meetings and typing them again after to make them nice to be shared with other team members. Just want one device that will convert a full hand writting note in typing version almost in one clic and available to share via box/ Dropbox etc. No need for big editing or formating...like even the bullet I've put are also converted. Also no need to convert the doc steps by steps , paragraph by paragraph, word by word. Just want to same time a do other thing. What should I go for? Even if it is an apps to use etc. Thanks in advance
The Boox and Supernote recognition is best when you work line by line. Remarkable and the Kobo Elipsa is good for converting a whole document in a oner. Boox can do it, but for some reason the full page is never as accurate as the line by line. You might be interested by the voice recognition in the Boox or the bigme devices as well though. See the meeting notes feature in my bigme B1 review!
Thanks I am nearly decided, but can you elaborate on the type of pen you suggest as I can't see description when ordering matching what you recommend. Thanks
@@KitBetts-Masters thanks, I don't see that option but assuming the one you recommend is more expensive than standard, maybe they have now renamed it to LAMY AL-star (i see you make a reference to it feeling similar to such a pen)
@@carltaylor-beeby3196 Nope, that's a separate pen that they work with LAMY to package in sometimes. There should be HoM, but perhaps they aren't available at the minute. The normal pen is great too though so no fears there!
I looked at the remarkable 2, and what dissuaded me was having a monthly subscription for cloud features. I ended up buying the Supernote, haven't received it yet.
A really helpful video! currently researching e-ink tablets for my own use in work and I’m finding I am gravitating to your videos more than anything to help inform my decision. Leaning towards the a5x for its professional functionality. As part of my job I tend to hand out a lot of questionnaires. Might be a bit of a redundant question but does the a5x allow me to upload templates/pdfs and easily save multiple copies as I use them? For instance, I may see 3 clients a day and administer the same questionnaire to each of them so I’d want to be able to easily edit a pdf and then save it as a new copy. Then bring up a blank one again for the next client.
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Hello, I just got a remarkable 2 and I really like the writing experience. I know there are many things can’t beat Supernote but my only concern is writing. Could you please tell me more about writing in Supernote? Is same as installing a paper-like screen protector on an iPad or better? Thanks.
No direct experience with this, but the first thing it asks is which hand you write with so they can prioritize the palm rejection! You should be fine!
I heard a rumour that they might have a syncable dynamic calendar. If they do, that would be the deal maker for me. I can't find a dynamic calendar on any eink device anywhere.
Can you edit a word doc on the super note (after it has been uploaded on to the device as a pdf or other format) like the Remarkable/Remarkable 2 can? (I've seen this demonstrated in videos on the Remarkable) Because that is the major reason to actually buy the Remarkable over the Super Note (though the kindle access is a selling point with this device).
What you think about the quaderno? It has the best writing feel I know. It has the best pen with functions and like the papyr it's big and light. Will you make a review of that? Because I very liked your papyr review. But there was some points missing, like: if you zoom out from a pdf, go to the next page, is this page zoomed out too? And by this review I wanted to see the pdf reading / writing. Can you make notes like the papyr on it, zoom out and in?
Thanks so much, I'm very glad you found the review useful! I'm not sure about your question 100% but I have a feeling that after each page turn it goes to the default zoom view. I'll be making a bit of a follow up about the quirklogic at some point next term so look out for that. I did approach Fujitsu about the quaderno, but I'll maybe give them another shout now that there is a gen two out!
Hiya, any of the main 10.3" would be perfect, so that's remarkable 2, supernote A5X or Note Air 2. It's basically a balance between features and ease of use. Remarkable is the easiest to use, but can do it the least, boox devices can do loads but they take a bit of an learning. Supernote is a great balance between the two. Also RM great for sketching, and supernote best for writing. Detailed comparisons coming in the new year. For now I have a remarkable vs supernote video. Have you seen it!
Love your videos - they're very nicely done! I had been thinking about getting the Remarkable 2 until I saw your videos - my primary reason is for writing and taking notes. The Supernote A5X seems better with the ability to create word docs and convert handwriting. I know the RM2 does that but not without a subscription I believe. My problem is that I cannot see anywhere to buy the Supernote A5X in the UK, and also cannot even find the official website for it anywhere. Any advice on this please?
Yeah, unfortunately they don't ship to the UK yet, however I think there is now an EU warehouse... don't let's get started on that... Website should be easy to find though. One sec... Yeah, it's just supernote.com.
@@KitBetts-Masters Hi. I spotted your link under the video after posting this - ordered the A5X from the website - they do deliver now to UK. I also went on your recommendation and ordered a Heart of Metal pen too. Delivery will be a few weeks so, being the impatient person I am, I'll be climbing the walls til it arrives, but hopefully will be well worth it! Thanks again for your great videos, you covered every aspect I needed to know about in order to make my decision on it :-)
@@techietess5140 ah, that's great, very glad to have helped. So did you order through the gorillascribe site? Did you have to pay import taxes? I have a few people asking the same question!
@@KitBetts-Masters oh sorry I didn't see the gorillascribe site. Should have done that way for you! Will have to pay taxes at this end before delivery which is 20% of total GBP paid. Total for me to pay will be approx £550 which is A5X, cowhide folio, heart of metal pen, plus shipping and taxes. Hope that helps! Yes it's quite a bit more expensive than the Remarkable 2, but will not have to buy replacement nibs or pay for a subscription in order to convert writing to text etc. So in the long run will save.
@@KitBetts-Masters Very early days but have so far made a couple of my own templates for my law studies course and purchased the My Daily Organiser which was a stunning value for money purchase. Not to mention Voja's exceptional demonstration videos for his product. Have also enjoyed the "How To's" by people like Pixel Leaves & Everything cpo to guide me on my journey. The Reddit forum and FB page are wonderful places of ideas and mutual support. I notice you mention price. There's the saying "buy once, cry once" but there are no tears here. As you've pointed out, an exceptional piece of technology worthy of the investment.
My Supernote A5X will not change pages by swipping anymore. I have to use navigation arrows to change pages. I emailed Ratta but they did not respond. Very disappointing. Anyone have any suggestions?
Hiya, in my experience they've been really quick to respond to everything! Try messaging them on Facebook/Twitter or Reddit. I think they'll get back to you very quick! Good luck with that!
Great Review. I am trying to figure out if I should get this or the Remarkable 2. I am a Financial Advisor and take notes all the time. I want to be able to save this to a file in cloud. I am assuming that is possible with this.
I have watched a ton of your videos and have pretty much decided on the Supernote A5X. My research leads me believe you can't buy this item in the UK which must be incorrect! Are you able to name any UK stockists? Thanks in advance.
@@KitBetts-Masters thanks so much. I spent a lot of time researching and familiarising myself with the Remarkable 2. A friend had Remarkable 1. Then the subscription came along which would add an extra nearly £100 a year. I am not working much, so just need it for todo lists, note writing on various courses I do, financial notes, organising of notes on the platform and a bit of sketching. Of all the products you know, which would you think the most suitable? Thanks so much. Amanda
I just got my new AX5. When I erase or rotate an element, there is a strange ghosting image left on the background that does not go away until the unit is rebooted. The more I erase or rotate images, the more the patterns appear in the background. This is very distracting. Has anyone else noticed this?
Could someone help me, I'm confused by the fact that in all the reviews this product is refered to as "Supernote A5X" but on the official Supernote website all I could find was the "Supernote X series". Is this the same product? Why the different name?
My understanding is that the X series are an android based system, and the others are Linux based. Neither are "better" but the X series should allow more fully featured devices. E.g. the calendar and kindle app, which may not come to the others. Best thing to do is to message on r/supernote as they regularly reply and chat about their development plans.
Hello, yes I think they work just fine for lefties, the first question it asks is which hand you use and so it can optimise palm rejection and place tool bars etc. 😀
Knew that supermote have only 4 languages available and as I am italian I surely write in english but also need to write in italian a lot. How does this thing affect the fuctionality of this device? Does this mean that when I need to search for a translation I won’t get it? Does it mean that when I need to convert my writings into a pdf/word file there will arise problems? Thanks for yr revert on this!
Hi there, I'm not 100% sure on the languages front. And there may be plans to add more languages. Your best bet would be to get in contact with them either through their website or on Reddit or Facebook. They are very quick to respond on their channels. 🙂🦍
@@KitBetts-Masters iPad has high quality colour screen which sure is not cheap. iPad can do much more than SN, however SN does things in different way. I am waiting for A5X2. I hope it will not be too expensive out of reach for me. I am afraid to buy A6X2 because screen is maybe too small for my needs. Still I am drawn to fact than SN 6 I could get now and not wait 4-5 months for SN 5. I see that a lot of people have both sizes, synced. That sounds like brilliant idea but I can’t pay that much so it’s no go for me. Only one Supernote.
I'm a chemist and looking for e-ink option to take notes although I'm really into fountain pen and notebooks. Don't care about drawing and shading and other artisty things so I guess this is the way to go. What's your take?
I have question tho... is the handwriting reconision based on like the english language? Does it rely on context to maybe guess what it cant recognise? I come from a non-english speaking country and wish to use this device for taking notes in school so im wondering if it will work just as well? Also does it recognise special characters like čžš
I think I'll have to have a good look at handwriting recognition in other languages and package that into a video, because I personally only have experience in English!
They're very different TBH. I love the size of papyr, and how light it is. And the collaboration has lots of potential. The supernote is just so premium feeling.
@@KitBetts-Masters Thanks so much for your reply. The supernote does look cool. Has it developed the side-by-side view feature yet? And how do they both compare for annotating pdfs. I'd be using my device for mainly reading articles and writing.
Thank you! You’ve helped me decide on which to buy. Before I press purchase on the Supernote, do you know if any of these e-ink devices will have color ink soon?
I wouldn't hold my breath to be honest, I want to try colour eink, but most people said it's not currently producing a clear enough image. Interesting development, but I think you can buy black and white now and colour will be ready in 3-5 years!
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?
Not yet but supernote are very good at listening to feedback, perhaps log this one with them and make a suggestion. I don't see why they couldn't make it do text recognition in the background whilst you are writing the next lines. (I'll suggest that too!)
@@TieraOwens Hey, since you can already compare, which one do you prefer and which would you recommend for someone who wants to take notes, read and write down my thoughts regularly without getting any form of distraction from the device?
@@pejupeju3908 I loved the writing experience but I ended up sending it back. It wasn't as responsive as the ReMarkable at times and it wasn't as sophisticated. I was turned off by the difficulty of syncing with the app, the difficulty of syncing period, really. The app was clunky and really served no purpose. Maybe it was user error? Lol I also didn't like the typos I found and it was too obvious that it is a foreign product. Some thing seemed to get lost in translation. The HoM pen didn't fit well in my hand even though it was made well. The final nail in the coffin though was when the screen stop responding to my finger touches altogether and the only way I could access the menu was with my finger. The pen couldn't do it which was weird to me. So without me being able to access the menu, I couldn't do anything. 🤷🏾♀️ It has a lot of potential but I think they'll benefit from some extra eyes and hands on it and a few improvements.
@@TieraOwens Thank you! I must confess I am now sincerely confused. I am drawn to the RM because of its slicky, beautiful design but the limited functions and subscription model is a put off, more so because these features are free on the Supernote which is cheaper with more functions, no subscription but with a less beautiful design. Confused really.
Great video! You give a great review of this product and explain how it can be used in so many productive ways. Definitely need one of these to help with school study and productivity.
Ah I really have a hard time deciding between this one and the Remarkable 2. Only downside is that the a5x doesn't really have all the languages supported (yet)
@@KitBetts-Masters Just bought it, very excited. Amazing CS...sent them an email asking them a few questions and was pleasantly surprised by their replies.
Great video! I’m stuck between purchasing the supernote a5x and the papyr. My primary use will be note taking so the A5X seems to be a great choice but I’m worried about the size which is why I’m considering the papyr. Is the supernote much smaller than a standard sheet of paper? Do you think the size difference would be an issue for me? Thank you
Basically supernote is half an A4 sheet of paper. Papyr is a full A4 sheet. Two reasons why you might want the larger size, either reading and/annotating academic documents, or using the split screen view. If you don't care about either of those you'll be ok with smaller. They are both great devices though!
@@KitBetts-Masters But is it possible to do screen share PDF files on Supernote ? or because of the small size it would matter ? And Papyr does it give the same feeling of writing and all other features ?
Awesome video. Was looking at the RM2 but seeing all the problems people are having and the lack of customer support I'm going to go for this. Do you have a referral code I could use to get a discount and to support yourself?
I’ve been binge watching your videos, you’re a great teacher! I’m leaning toward getting the Supernote but I wanted to ask about integration/ease of use with Microsoft Word. I am a writer so I want to be able to take my chapters, bring them into the Supernote and edit them to add more content/edit the already existing content. Is there a way to do that, or do I need to create a whole new document on the SN and then integrate that into my existing Word documents manually?
No you can import and then edit on the device. Then pull the edited copy down from the supernote cloud. Works a treat TBH. Even with tables etc. And the handwriting recognition is good, even offline!
Hi, Nice review. Enjoy watching it. Did they add the screen share, projecting on a screen whatever I am drawing or writing ? And are there any subscription fee or additional fee to use any features like the Remarkable 2 ?
Very glad you liked it! They haven't got screen share yet, but the latest update improved the whole kernel of the operating system, it's so much faster now. I am think screen share will probably be along in the next update. Yeah RM 2 now has a subscription model. I have a video about that!
@@KitBetts-Masters Thanks for the reply. I shall wait for screen share feature for academic purposes. :-) My question was : To use the handwriting conversion or /and other features, does Supernote impose a subcription fee ? Or you buy it and then all is yours ? :-) 2nd question : Papyr is it better ? Supernote looks elegent, pen looks more real. Thanks for any feedback.
@@Prasen1729 Hiya, no fees on supernote. Papyr is great, I wouldn't say better or worse. I like the big size, pen feel is great. Like having the two buttons, lots to like about both! Have you seen my videos in Papyr?
@@KitBetts-Masters Do you mean this one ? ruclips.net/video/h0ilXBRgsSM/видео.html Yes. Papyr has two major advantages over Supernote A5X so far : 1. A4 size 2. The 2 screens, one for share, the other for working on. Am I right ? If Supernote A5X add these two features, I think I am gonna buy it cause it looks more beautiful if all functionalities are similar. But these advantages are big enough to change my mind. :-) But I don't see any issue with their battery as you mentioned in your video. On the website of papyr, they say 3 weeks with a single charge, which for me is superb. Maybe they improved since your video ? :-) Any other feedbacks ?
Thanks, will probably keep the rM but more so I can see how the software develops and feature in future videos. But you know, I think I like this supernote better... the pen is that good!
@@KitBetts-Masters I agree. I actually got a A5X a few weeks ago and love it. I was just curious to hear from you since you've used both it and the remarkable. I have a few complaints about the A5X so far, but Supernote has said basically everything I would like to see improved, they were already developing fixes for.
@@KitBetts-Masters I'm trying to decide between the RM1 and A5X (I fear I'd drop the RM2 and break it on the first day!) Are there any features you like better on the RM1 and if so, what are they?
Hi @GorillaPhysics! Thank you for this awesome video. I was going to buy Supernote A5X, but Note Air 2 appeared in the market. Do you think it's better to switch and buy boox?
Hello! Hard decisions ahead I'm afraid! I'm just getting started to know boox, but there should be a note air 2 review on my channel in a month or so if you can wait that long?! Meanwhile I've had a look at the Nova Air, and do go into some comparisons here ruclips.net/video/naoPjes_ZVQ/видео.html
I will go one step further. Don't buy neither. Both are useless imo. But here are some reasons of why you can't go paperless 1) Legal documents - such as passports, birth certificates, court rulings, insurance claims force you to have a physical paper copy (whether you like it or not) 2) When signing contracts - Do you take out your apple pencil? or do you use an actual pen? 3) When posting packages - Do you take out your apple pencil? or do use an actual pen? 4) When sitting school exams - Do you take out your apple pencil? or do use an actual pen? This is why I stick to pen and paper because it WORKS in EVERYDAY LIFE in all SITUATIONS. Hope this helps. PS: I have 2 journals. 1 small for note taking on the go and the other big for mathematics. The best pen I've found so far is Refyne EP1 Titanium bolt action pen. Uses a Parker style refill and fits perfectly in your hand. Only need to swap out the refill once a year. Perfect setup
Lol. Why would you go to a review of a virtual ink machine to tell people not to buy it? And it's not like owning one prevents you from owning or using a pencil. If your job actually had you reading or taking notes you would understand it's useful to not keep an excessive amount of notes and paper around. The reviewer is a teacher and many of the people I know with these devices are in the same situation.
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Can you please make a review for Supernote A5X for left hand people ??
Thank you for all reviews about ink tablet !!
As an Apple fanboy, reading (or doing just about anything really) on my iPad results in eyestrain and so I went with the Supernote and there simply isn’t any eyestrain (or distractions) and it’s a wonderful reading experience.
I agree, ipad is seriuo great, but I just can't use it all day everyday!
I have the A6X and agree with all your points. Great experience that has gotten better through regular firmware updates, which have generally included new features every time. I would like the screen real-estate of an A5X though, and am considering adding one. Would keep the A6X around for travel.
Thanks so much for sharing. I don't think that there is a perfect size and just like notepads there are reasons for to own a range of sizes.
Ultimately, I'm really leaning toward an rm2. They got me with their FB ads (sure I'm not alone there) and have since been researching but the Ratta and Boox alternatives are just so much more expensive.
Their ad campaigns are very strong! defo like both for different reasons!
The kindle support made choosing Rata over rm2 for me, and I'm not an artist so weighing writing over drawing did not feel i was losing features
The plot thickens for me now. Further to my comment on the intro Remarkable vs. Supernote clip I made earlier today, you've laid out a nice case (actually, several use cases) for Supernote. I am still liking the Kindle integration possibility that Supernote affords, and that's because reading books on iPad just doesn't quite cut it; it's that emitted light problem. And if I'm going to spend money on a Kindle, then for 2x what the best Kindle costs, I can have a Supernote. Now I need to look at a Remarkable video of yours and see where it falls. These are great reviews. And now I also understand why your style and approach is so good for these things: You're a teacher. And I just love that you do these (seemingly) loosely scripted-even with visible edits (which actually lend to a more "real" feel). Keep this approach. It's credible, inviting, and carries the right amount of humility that is often so lacking in self-aggrandizing review videos.
Thanks so much Craig, difficult choices and I'm glad to help!
Thank you! This helped me finally decide to buy this. I already own the latest Ipad and as a chemist and artist, it was fine but it was a little bit of a pain to bring to school in a purse. I wanted something lighter to write my notes on and A5x just seems more useable in my case :)
Really glad to have helped. The A5X is a really good choice! Let me know how you get along with it!
Great video, curious about the Supernote's as a PDF reader, and note taking on PDFs (specifically reading tons of academic papers)
Hiya, yes it's good for teaching pdfs. You may want something which is A4 in size. But they get pretty expensive. Check out my comparison video of A5X and Remarkable because I go in depth about the various features and uses!
Here you are: ruclips.net/video/yfK3YCXujxA/видео.html
You convinced me to buy the supernote and I love it. Thanks, mate!
Supernote, can't get the updated version to market; more than 6 months late. crazy
The fact that you never have to worry about replacing the ceramic nib is decisive for me.
It is a very cool feature!
I think the email setup expectation may be a little off, sure if your using G Mail it may be a little easier but IMAP and SMTP info are standard for email services, bit like saying the post office can improve by not having to write your address and zip code :)
Your videos on these are great. Like many, I had been debating between this and the Remarkable 2. I went with the A5X after yours and a couple of other reviews. Now just waiting on delivery expected next week. I'm excited about the writing feel, Google drive integration, and Kindle app, among others. I think including the Kindle app was great, as I've been wanting an e-ink reader for a while. I'm very excited to finally get this. Thanks for your great video content!!
Thanks so much for the comment, please do let me know how you get on with it!
@Gabi Klimov Yes! Got it before an event and it worked great for me. I'm pretty basic with my use of it, but I've been really enjoying it.
@@JeremyFluhmann Great to know! Thank you for your answer. I’m looking for one to my girlfriend. Can you send notes as pdf/word files via email?
@@namadekisufa yep, you can send via attachment
I almost ordered the remarkable but knowing that this has kindle app so i can combine the two devices, well I’m sold on SuperNote
Totally. It's great for reading and writing! The remarkable is best for drawing, but I think there's an update in the offing which will improve drawing on the supernote!
I already have the IPad Pro that is a 2020 4th gen model. Really interested in the e-ink tablets and am considering one. I am leaning more towards the Supernote A5X, but may wait for the remarkable 3 to come out before making a final decision. In the meantime, I’m going to get the Paperlike screen protector as well as Goodnotes and Notability. They aren’t very expensive to run them for a year to see how they stack up. This is all thanks to your reviews. Awesome job. Very informative. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
I'd like to hear more about that Papyr device that you introduced. I'll search for content from you, others, and even the www.
I'm looking for a tablet specifically for note taking and organizing my notes. I'm a big note taker and use old-school paper notepads but I'd like the idea of being able to have my notes electronically that can be organized and have the ability to search. Which one is better for that function in terms of organizing the notes that I can also search for later on?
Would also love to know this!
Thanks to this video, I purchased the A5X, and I am so glad I did. I absolutely love it. Great video
Great to hear! I'm so glad you are liking it! Your experience with it would make an interesting video for your channel!
I seem to be in the minority here but like some of the other people commenting, I looked at this video and many others before committing to a Supernote A5X, which on the whole I’m happy with. However, I am getting some bad behaviour - when I first start to use it each morning (20 mins or so) I get a lot of “shadowing” not sure of the technical term, sure there will be one - meaning that I get lines appearing in the wrong place when the nib of the pen IS NOT actually touching the screen.
Also, during this early period of usage, toggling between functions does not work well either, pen nib seemingly not recognised in the right area of the screen.
Not sure if any other users have experienced this and might have suggestions to resolve…?
Thanks.
Can you draw a perfectly straight line? I build custom cabinets and doing “scaled” field drawings of cabinets with room measurements is very important for me. I need to know if I can draw a straight line without a ruler or some other 2nd hand function? Thank you!!
Does it recognize math formulas as well? I wonder if it can convert formulas into latex text? And Supernote A4 with ability to display handwriting on an external monitor (as you already mentioned) would be fantastic to have
No it doesn't convert maths I'm afraid, check out the Kobo Elipsa if that's something that you need!
Hi! Thanks for this video! I'm considering purchasing this. But the big thing for me and one of the main reasons why I would be getting it is...Can you highlight words/sentences/paragraph on the kindle part and put it on a doc or note page? I hope that makes sense. Thanks kindly!
Was considering purchasing this but since I have to pay for import duty to the UK and there is no way for me to try this in store beforehand it’s a no for me. RM2 at least does a 100 day return
Thanks for the great review! I would like to know how does the e-reader app works. Can I download my pdfs from my laptop on this device?
Yes you can, ereader is just fine. Lots of file formats works and you can annotate everything! Has a Kindle app too and probably more in later updates.
@@KitBetts-Masters amazing! Thank you :)
So from my understanding, you have to pre-order it online. in order to obtain this device.
I'm still undecided about keeping my Scribe as opposed to the Remarkable 2. I cant afford the Supernote as nice as it and feature rich.
The Scribe feels limited and unfinished. How is Amazon's ability to update the OS with more features?
I want to transfer all of my genealogy to digital. Will be buying it soon. Thanks for helping with the decision on which device to get.
So glad to help, which one are you going with.?
@@KitBetts-Masters remarkable 2 which I am going to send back when it comes. I like this one for the better files management. Also how is the text converting is it pretty accurate. Can you correct mistakes easy? Ordered mine today.
Hi - were you able to read and/or create Onenote Notes? What is your e-ink book/notebook recommendation if I only want to be able to read OneNote notes?
Wonderful video - thank you for taking the time and effort. Take care!
Is it possible to share screen of supernote a5x and use it as a "white board" during meetings?
Not yet, but this feature is coming.
Thanks for this video. I'm still a little bit confused about what to choose..a note
writting tablet or a proper tablet (iPad or a Chromebook).
In fact I'm mostly tied of talking hand note during meetings and typing them again after to make them nice to be shared with other team members.
Just want one device that will convert a full hand writting note in typing version almost in one clic and available to share via box/ Dropbox etc. No need for big editing or formating...like even the bullet I've put are also converted. Also no need to convert the doc steps by steps , paragraph by paragraph, word by word. Just want to same time a do other thing.
What should I go for? Even if it is an apps to use etc. Thanks in advance
The Boox and Supernote recognition is best when you work line by line.
Remarkable and the Kobo Elipsa is good for converting a whole document in a oner. Boox can do it, but for some reason the full page is never as accurate as the line by line. You might be interested by the voice recognition in the Boox or the bigme devices as well though. See the meeting notes feature in my bigme B1 review!
@@KitBetts-Masters ooooh thanks ! That is super useful let me take a look on your B1 review!!! Happy also to look at your other reviews.👍
Thanks I am nearly decided, but can you elaborate on the type of pen you suggest as I can't see description when ordering matching what you recommend. Thanks
Should be an option to upgrade to the heart of metal pen?
@@KitBetts-Masters thanks, I don't see that option but assuming the one you recommend is more expensive than standard, maybe they have now renamed it to LAMY AL-star (i see you make a reference to it feeling similar to such a pen)
@@carltaylor-beeby3196 Nope, that's a separate pen that they work with LAMY to package in sometimes. There should be HoM, but perhaps they aren't available at the minute. The normal pen is great too though so no fears there!
“Ghosting “ on the screen? Is that what I am doing wrong? Cannot seem to get my notes back. Lost twice.
No ghosting just refers to when you can just see a little of what was on the screen before. It's an inherent problem with eink displays.
Have you written to supernote about the issue?
@@KitBetts-Masters Thanks for response, I figured out my error, still getting used to the device. Thanks for your video
I looked at the remarkable 2, and what dissuaded me was having a monthly subscription for cloud features. I ended up buying the Supernote, haven't received it yet.
Great! I hope you enjoy it, ( I think you will! ) Let me know how you go please!
A really helpful video! currently researching e-ink tablets for my own use in work and I’m finding I am gravitating to your videos more than anything to help inform my decision. Leaning towards the a5x for its professional functionality.
As part of my job I tend to hand out a lot of questionnaires. Might be a bit of a redundant question but does the a5x allow me to upload templates/pdfs and easily save multiple copies as I use them?
For instance, I may see 3 clients a day and administer the same questionnaire to each of them so I’d want to be able to easily edit a pdf and then save it as a new copy. Then bring up a blank one again for the next client.
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Hello, I just got a remarkable 2 and I really like the writing experience. I know there are many things can’t beat Supernote but my only concern is writing. Could you please tell me more about writing in Supernote? Is same as installing a paper-like screen protector on an iPad or better? Thanks.
How good is the A5X's web browser? I'd like to be able to read newspapers online, so I don't need great performance.
No web browser on supernote I'm afraid.
I am interested in exporting notes in my handwriting (not converting it into digi text). How does that work with Supernote vs Remarkable?
Would you say the writing quality is more accurate than the Papyr?
Please! Make a video comparing Supernote a5x vs Boox lumi 2. And another one reviewing the Boox Nova air C.
Hiya, will have a think about that one, fingers crossed a Nova Air C review shouldn't be too long!
Can you read and make notes in PDF files on this device?
You can indeed. It's perfect for that infact!
I was wondering about using it to read PDFs and how does it handles graphics embedded in them
Yeah, graphics look just fine, obviously anything with colour won't be great but it deals with photos and diagrams just fine!
@@KitBetts-Masters yes photos,diagrans and blueprints and so on. Thank you for your feedback!!!!
Great review. Still trying to figure out which one to go with. Does anyone have feedback on how well this works for left handers?
No direct experience with this, but the first thing it asks is which hand you write with so they can prioritize the palm rejection! You should be fine!
Can you set it up for those of us that are left handed?
I heard a rumour that they might have a syncable dynamic calendar. If they do, that would be the deal maker for me. I can't find a dynamic calendar on any eink device anywhere.
If by dynamic you mean you can sync up Google calendar or outlook? Then yep. It works great!
any promo code ?😉
Can you edit a word doc on the super note (after it has been uploaded on to the device as a pdf or other format) like the Remarkable/Remarkable 2 can? (I've seen this demonstrated in videos on the Remarkable)
Because that is the major reason to actually buy the Remarkable over the Super Note (though the kindle access is a selling point with this device).
You can edit it if you lose it as a word doc. You can annotate on pdf on supernote just as you would on remarkable.
@@KitBetts-Masters Thank you!
Is there an app phone to find our notes writed on the tablet??
Yep, the supernote partner app I think it's called!
Anyone have alternative pens and folios for the supernote a5x? Would really help reduce the cost
What you think about the quaderno?
It has the best writing feel I know.
It has the best pen with functions and like the papyr it's big and light.
Will you make a review of that? Because I very liked your papyr review. But there was some points missing, like: if you zoom out from a pdf, go to the next page, is this page zoomed out too? And by this review I wanted to see the pdf reading / writing. Can you make notes like the papyr on it, zoom out and in?
Thanks so much, I'm very glad you found the review useful!
I'm not sure about your question 100% but I have a feeling that after each page turn it goes to the default zoom view.
I'll be making a bit of a follow up about the quirklogic at some point next term so look out for that. I did approach Fujitsu about the quaderno, but I'll maybe give them another shout now that there is a gen two out!
What would you recommend for a upper high school student? She is wanting a digital note pad /e-ink rather than carrying around multiple note books.
Hiya, any of the main 10.3" would be perfect, so that's remarkable 2, supernote A5X or Note Air 2. It's basically a balance between features and ease of use. Remarkable is the easiest to use, but can do it the least, boox devices can do loads but they take a bit of an learning. Supernote is a great balance between the two.
Also RM great for sketching, and supernote best for writing.
Detailed comparisons coming in the new year. For now I have a remarkable vs supernote video. Have you seen it!
Also the boox devices can record audio notes as well within the notebooks, so that could be a very powerful feature for students!
Hey mate, my A5x (just bought) does "pixelate" on pdf export. Am I doing something wrong? Cheers
Love your videos - they're very nicely done! I had been thinking about getting the Remarkable 2 until I saw your videos - my primary reason is for writing and taking notes. The Supernote A5X seems better with the ability to create word docs and convert handwriting. I know the RM2 does that but not without a subscription I believe. My problem is that I cannot see anywhere to buy the Supernote A5X in the UK, and also cannot even find the official website for it anywhere. Any advice on this please?
Yeah, unfortunately they don't ship to the UK yet, however I think there is now an EU warehouse... don't let's get started on that... Website should be easy to find though. One sec... Yeah, it's just supernote.com.
@@KitBetts-Masters Hi. I spotted your link under the video after posting this - ordered the A5X from the website - they do deliver now to UK. I also went on your recommendation and ordered a Heart of Metal pen too. Delivery will be a few weeks so, being the impatient person I am, I'll be climbing the walls til it arrives, but hopefully will be well worth it! Thanks again for your great videos, you covered every aspect I needed to know about in order to make my decision on it :-)
@@techietess5140 ah, that's great, very glad to have helped. So did you order through the gorillascribe site? Did you have to pay import taxes? I have a few people asking the same question!
@@KitBetts-Masters oh sorry I didn't see the gorillascribe site. Should have done that way for you! Will have to pay taxes at this end before delivery which is 20% of total GBP paid. Total for me to pay will be approx £550 which is A5X, cowhide folio, heart of metal pen, plus shipping and taxes. Hope that helps!
Yes it's quite a bit more expensive than the Remarkable 2, but will not have to buy replacement nibs or pay for a subscription in order to convert writing to text etc. So in the long run will save.
Oh there is not a subscription on supernotes?
When are they coming out with a A4X ?
Having watched your videos I am now a proud owner of an A5X
Awesome, how're you finding it?
@@KitBetts-Masters Very early days but have so far made a couple of my own templates for my law studies course and purchased the My Daily Organiser which was a stunning value for money purchase. Not to mention Voja's exceptional demonstration videos for his product. Have also enjoyed the "How To's" by people like Pixel Leaves & Everything cpo to guide me on my journey. The Reddit forum and FB page are wonderful places of ideas and mutual support. I notice you mention price. There's the saying "buy once, cry once" but there are no tears here. As you've pointed out, an exceptional piece of technology worthy of the investment.
@@Shaggerob where did you buy it from? Trying to get one in the UK
My Supernote A5X will not change pages by swipping anymore. I have to use navigation arrows to change pages. I emailed Ratta but they did not respond. Very disappointing. Anyone have any suggestions?
Hiya, in my experience they've been really quick to respond to everything! Try messaging them on Facebook/Twitter or Reddit. I think they'll get back to you very quick! Good luck with that!
this has everything im looking for everything ... except support for german language and free shipping
I wonder how great the handwriting to text conversion works on French and others languages ?
Or is it only for english, japanese and Chinese??
Sorry, not sure, anyone out there in the comments have any experience in the other languages?
Great Review. I am trying to figure out if I should get this or the Remarkable 2. I am a Financial Advisor and take notes all the time. I want to be able to save this to a file in cloud. I am assuming that is possible with this.
It sure is! I have a number of comparison videos rich might help you make the choice!
Here's a good one to dataset with! ruclips.net/video/BLNY8umHzVE/видео.html
I have watched a ton of your videos and have pretty much decided on the Supernote A5X. My research leads me believe you can't buy this item in the UK which must be incorrect! Are you able to name any UK stockists? Thanks in advance.
Ia this the size of an A5 sheet? It doesn't look as small as that. I'm not sure whether I need to wait for A4X
Yeah it's basically that size. I wouldn't hold your breath for an A4 from them, but I'd love it if they did!
Hi, thanks for your review. Does the Supernote have the ability to change handwriting to text as Remarkable does? Thanks amanda
It does, and it's pretty accurate too. Check out my A5X vs remarkable to comparison video for a demo!
@@KitBetts-Masters thanks so much. I spent a lot of time researching and familiarising myself with the Remarkable 2. A friend had Remarkable 1. Then the subscription came along which would add an extra nearly £100 a year. I am not working much, so just need it for todo lists, note writing on various courses I do, financial notes, organising of notes on the platform and a bit of sketching. Of all the products you know, which would you think the most suitable? Thanks so much. Amanda
Would it be good for daily work /bullet journalling ?
It's amazing for bullet journalling as you can make your own table of contents!
@@KitBetts-Masters Looking at this one vs a Boox Note Air 2 :) or even the AX6
Does the AX5/6 support google doc ?
@@JPC326 no. Not at the moment!
Thanks for nice revue. I wonder if you know how it works outside? Is it easy to see on the screen? If it's maybe a bit sunny :)
Oh yeah, this is one of the benefits of eink, purely reflective. So ideal for reading in full sun.
@@KitBetts-Masters Super!
I just got my new AX5. When I erase or rotate an element, there is a strange ghosting image left on the background that does not go away until the unit is rebooted. The more I erase or rotate images, the more the patterns appear in the background. This is very distracting. Has anyone else noticed this?
Does it go away of you swipe up on the right hand side bar. (Refreshes screen.).
I've not noticed this. Write to them, I'm sure they'll respond!
Just needs the ability to screen record through the PC and I'm In!
100% agree, I imagine it will come along soon.
Could someone help me, I'm confused by the fact that in all the reviews this product is refered to as "Supernote A5X" but on the official Supernote website all I could find was the "Supernote X series". Is this the same product? Why the different name?
My understanding is that the X series are an android based system, and the others are Linux based. Neither are "better" but the X series should allow more fully featured devices. E.g. the calendar and kindle app, which may not come to the others.
Best thing to do is to message on r/supernote as they regularly reply and chat about their development plans.
@@KitBetts-Masters Thx for your quick response!!
Great video thanks. Does it have a backlight?
No. Look at the box note air 2 if you need that. I'll have some videos about that device too coming soon.
Thanks for the video (all videos, as I have watched several ones), what about using it as left handed ? Does it work as well right handed ?
Hello, yes I think they work just fine for lefties, the first question it asks is which hand you use and so it can optimise palm rejection and place tool bars etc. 😀
@@KitBetts-Masters excellent, thanks for your quick answer, appreciated ! 👌
Knew that supermote have only 4 languages available and as I am italian I surely write in english but also need to write in italian a lot. How does this thing affect the fuctionality of this device? Does this mean that when I need to search for a translation I won’t get it? Does it mean that when I need to convert my writings into a pdf/word file there will arise problems? Thanks for yr revert on this!
Hi there, I'm not 100% sure on the languages front. And there may be plans to add more languages. Your best bet would be to get in contact with them either through their website or on Reddit or Facebook. They are very quick to respond on their channels. 🙂🦍
The basic device A5X is £340 as at 4Jan2021.
I feel I’ve been waiting forever with Shanghai in lockdown. Just trusting it will ship- eventually
Frustrating! Have you been in contact with them about it?
Just so everybody knows, iPad Air latest generation is $599.00 and pen $80 to $130, depending on model. It is amazing device. A5X2 should cost less.
Yeah, it's true, but unfortunately currently that's the price of the eink screens! Hopefully as they become more popular the price comes down!
@@KitBetts-Masters iPad has high quality colour screen which sure is not cheap. iPad can do much more than SN, however SN does things in different way. I am waiting for A5X2. I hope it will not be too expensive out of reach for me. I am afraid to buy A6X2 because screen is maybe too small for my needs. Still I am drawn to fact than SN 6 I could get now and not wait 4-5 months for SN 5. I see that a lot of people have both sizes, synced. That sounds like brilliant idea but I can’t pay that much so it’s no go for me. Only one Supernote.
Any Tips on how to prepare for A Level Physics As i have just done AS level edexcel in may waiting for results in August
Yes, loads! I'm going to be releasing a new video soon, but in the meanwhile. ruclips.net/video/dXxjWB5EQo4/видео.html
I'm a chemist and looking for e-ink option to take notes although I'm really into fountain pen and notebooks. Don't care about drawing and shading and other artisty things so I guess this is the way to go. What's your take?
💯. I think this is right for you. Have you checked out my other comparisons between supernote and remarkable?
Here you go: ruclips.net/video/yfK3YCXujxA/видео.html
Do you really need a refill for the pen?
No! It never wears out. They sell them incase of damage i suppose!
Is there an option to change the color of the ink? Or can it only be black?
No, I think that it is just shades of grey on this one!
@@KitBetts-Masters that’s a bummer. If you come across any of these tablets that has a multi color feature, i hope you’ll be able to review it
I have question tho... is the handwriting reconision based on like the english language? Does it rely on context to maybe guess what it cant recognise? I come from a non-english speaking country and wish to use this device for taking notes in school so im wondering if it will work just as well? Also does it recognise special characters like čžš
I think I'll have to have a good look at handwriting recognition in other languages and package that into a video, because I personally only have experience in English!
But I think it almost certainly must use a certain amount of context because it gets even properly scruffy words right more often than not!
How do you think it compares with Papyr?
They're very different TBH. I love the size of papyr, and how light it is. And the collaboration has lots of potential. The supernote is just so premium feeling.
@@KitBetts-Masters Thanks so much for your reply. The supernote does look cool. Has it developed the side-by-side view feature yet? And how do they both compare for annotating pdfs. I'd be using my device for mainly reading articles and writing.
I like that supernote has a way to gather your marks on a page. Wasn't sure if papyrus does that. Thanks so much for your help!
Thank you! You’ve helped me decide on which to buy. Before I press purchase on the Supernote, do you know if any of these e-ink devices will have color ink soon?
I wouldn't hold my breath to be honest, I want to try colour eink, but most people said it's not currently producing a clear enough image.
Interesting development, but I think you can buy black and white now and colour will be ready in 3-5 years!
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?
Not yet but supernote are very good at listening to feedback, perhaps log this one with them and make a suggestion. I don't see why they couldn't make it do text recognition in the background whilst you are writing the next lines. (I'll suggest that too!)
Is the screen protector come already on or does one have to do it oneself?
Yeah, it's pre applied!
Thank you for the fantastic review! Which pen would you recommend for ax5
I love the heart of metal pen, but the standard ceramic mob supernote pen is also really very good!
@@KitBetts-Masters Thanks a lot!
Hey man . Am from India can I talk to u ..
What about the normal A5? Is it still a good buy?
Yes, I'm sure it is. The big difference is the operating system, it is a Linux based system rather than an android based one.
Great video! - but like some people, I am stuck between Supernote vs RM2 and Boox Max Lumi2. Have you tested/tried Boox Max Lumi2?
Just max lumi 1. But I'm sure the 2 is even better!
What a great voice you have 👌
Cheers, honed through years of teaching... I used to be a mumbler apparently.
British accents exude intelligence lol. British kids freak me out because you see a five year old but they sound like little CEOs or something, lol.
British accents exude intelligence lol. British kids freak me out because you see a five year old but they sound like little CEOs or professors, lol.
Definitely considering purchasing this as a companion to my reMarkable 2.
It certainly is a different device. It'd be nice to have them for separate purposes! Maybe one in each bag!?
@@KitBetts-Masters Yep! I took the plunge. It'll be here next week. So we shall see how it goes. Lol
@@TieraOwens Hey, since you can already compare, which one do you prefer and which would you recommend for someone who wants to take notes, read and write down my thoughts regularly without getting any form of distraction from the device?
@@pejupeju3908 I loved the writing experience but I ended up sending it back. It wasn't as responsive as the ReMarkable at times and it wasn't as sophisticated. I was turned off by the difficulty of syncing with the app, the difficulty of syncing period, really. The app was clunky and really served no purpose. Maybe it was user error? Lol I also didn't like the typos I found and it was too obvious that it is a foreign product. Some thing seemed to get lost in translation. The HoM pen didn't fit well in my hand even though it was made well. The final nail in the coffin though was when the screen stop responding to my finger touches altogether and the only way I could access the menu was with my finger. The pen couldn't do it which was weird to me. So without me being able to access the menu, I couldn't do anything. 🤷🏾♀️ It has a lot of potential but I think they'll benefit from some extra eyes and hands on it and a few improvements.
@@TieraOwens Thank you! I must confess I am now sincerely confused. I am drawn to the RM because of its slicky, beautiful design but the limited functions and subscription model is a put off, more so because these features are free on the Supernote which is cheaper with more functions, no subscription but with a less beautiful design. Confused really.
Great video! You give a great review of this product and explain how it can be used in so many productive ways. Definitely need one of these to help with school study and productivity.
Thank buddy! Let me know how you get on with it!
Ah I really have a hard time deciding between this one and the Remarkable 2. Only downside is that the a5x doesn't really have all the languages supported (yet)
It's not an easy choice!
Been heavily looking at this device. Thanks for the great overview, looks exactly like what I've been looking for 👌
Let me know how you get on buddy!
@@KitBetts-Masters Just bought it, very excited.
Amazing CS...sent them an email asking them a few questions and was pleasantly surprised by their replies.
Great video! I’m stuck between purchasing the supernote a5x and the papyr. My primary use will be note taking so the A5X seems to be a great choice but I’m worried about the size which is why I’m considering the papyr. Is the supernote much smaller than a standard sheet of paper? Do you think the size difference would be an issue for me? Thank you
Basically supernote is half an A4 sheet of paper. Papyr is a full A4 sheet. Two reasons why you might want the larger size, either reading and/annotating academic documents, or using the split screen view. If you don't care about either of those you'll be ok with smaller. They are both great devices though!
@@KitBetts-Masters But is it possible to do screen share PDF files on Supernote ? or because of the small size it would matter ?
And Papyr does it give the same feeling of writing and all other features ?
Awesome video. Was looking at the RM2 but seeing all the problems people are having and the lack of customer support I'm going to go for this. Do you have a referral code I could use to get a discount and to support yourself?
I’ve been binge watching your videos, you’re a great teacher! I’m leaning toward getting the Supernote but I wanted to ask about integration/ease of use with Microsoft Word. I am a writer so I want to be able to take my chapters, bring them into the Supernote and edit them to add more content/edit the already existing content. Is there a way to do that, or do I need to create a whole new document on the SN and then integrate that into my existing Word documents manually?
No you can import and then edit on the device. Then pull the edited copy down from the supernote cloud.
Works a treat TBH. Even with tables etc.
And the handwriting recognition is good, even offline!
@@KitBetts-Masters this is fantastic news, thank you! Does the Supernote have the option to add a Bluetooth keyboard?
Hi,
Nice review. Enjoy watching it.
Did they add the screen share, projecting on a screen whatever I am drawing or writing ?
And are there any subscription fee or additional fee to use any features like the Remarkable 2 ?
Very glad you liked it!
They haven't got screen share yet, but the latest update improved the whole kernel of the operating system, it's so much faster now. I am think screen share will probably be along in the next update.
Yeah RM 2 now has a subscription model. I have a video about that!
@@KitBetts-Masters Thanks for the reply. I shall wait for screen share feature for academic purposes. :-)
My question was : To use the handwriting conversion or /and other features, does Supernote impose a subcription fee ? Or you buy it and then all is yours ? :-)
2nd question : Papyr is it better ? Supernote looks elegent, pen looks more real.
Thanks for any feedback.
@@Prasen1729 Hiya, no fees on supernote.
Papyr is great, I wouldn't say better or worse. I like the big size, pen feel is great. Like having the two buttons, lots to like about both! Have you seen my videos in Papyr?
@@KitBetts-Masters Do you mean this one ? ruclips.net/video/h0ilXBRgsSM/видео.html
Yes. Papyr has two major advantages over Supernote A5X so far :
1. A4 size
2. The 2 screens, one for share, the other for working on.
Am I right ?
If Supernote A5X add these two features, I think I am gonna buy it cause it looks more beautiful if all functionalities are similar.
But these advantages are big enough to change my mind. :-)
But I don't see any issue with their battery as you mentioned in your video. On the website of papyr, they say 3 weeks with a single charge, which for me is superb. Maybe they improved since your video ? :-)
Any other feedbacks ?
@@Prasen1729 yes that's right. I made an updated Papyr video called "problems solved" where I've talked about their improvements!
Thank you I’m definitely looking at this for university!
It'd be brilliant for a distraction free study device! Let me know if you do for it and what you think after using it for a bit!
Does it work with one note?
No, unfortunately!
@@KitBetts-Masters BUMMER!
Nice review. Do you think you'll replace your reMarkable 2 with this?
Thanks, will probably keep the rM but more so I can see how the software develops and feature in future videos. But you know, I think I like this supernote better... the pen is that good!
@@KitBetts-Masters I agree. I actually got a A5X a few weeks ago and love it. I was just curious to hear from you since you've used both it and the remarkable.
I have a few complaints about the A5X so far, but Supernote has said basically everything I would like to see improved, they were already developing fixes for.
@@damiengrief awesome. They are certainly being very responsive to their customers!
@@KitBetts-Masters For sure one of the big reasons I ended up going with the A5X over other options.
@@KitBetts-Masters I'm trying to decide between the RM1 and A5X (I fear I'd drop the RM2 and break it on the first day!) Are there any features you like better on the RM1 and if so, what are they?
Hi @GorillaPhysics! Thank you for this awesome video.
I was going to buy Supernote A5X, but Note Air 2 appeared in the market. Do you think it's better to switch and buy boox?
Hello! Hard decisions ahead I'm afraid! I'm just getting started to know boox, but there should be a note air 2 review on my channel in a month or so if you can wait that long?! Meanwhile I've had a look at the Nova Air, and do go into some comparisons here ruclips.net/video/naoPjes_ZVQ/видео.html
Let me know what you go with!
Came for the review, stayed for the ASMR
I will go one step further. Don't buy neither. Both are useless imo. But here are some reasons of why you can't go paperless
1) Legal documents - such as passports, birth certificates, court rulings, insurance claims force you to have a physical paper copy (whether you like it or not)
2) When signing contracts - Do you take out your apple pencil? or do you use an actual pen?
3) When posting packages - Do you take out your apple pencil? or do use an actual pen?
4) When sitting school exams - Do you take out your apple pencil? or do use an actual pen?
This is why I stick to pen and paper because it WORKS in EVERYDAY LIFE in all SITUATIONS. Hope this helps.
PS: I have 2 journals. 1 small for note taking on the go and the other big for mathematics. The best pen I've found so far is Refyne EP1 Titanium bolt action pen. Uses a Parker style refill and fits perfectly in your hand. Only need to swap out the refill once a year. Perfect setup
Lol. Why would you go to a review of a virtual ink machine to tell people not to buy it? And it's not like owning one prevents you from owning or using a pencil.
If your job actually had you reading or taking notes you would understand it's useful to not keep an excessive amount of notes and paper around. The reviewer is a teacher and many of the people I know with these devices are in the same situation.