I personally prefer the Supernote. I can side-load apps very easily, but I would prefer linux instead. I think that the A5X2 will be able to dual boot android/linux and will have replaceable battery.
Yeah, side-loading seems very promising! Currently, I'm looking at SyncThing to make transferring documents and notes easier. Are there any apps you found work well on the supernote?
The screen on the scribe is beautiful. The lighting is uniform and the text is crisp. PDFs look amazing. It's streets ahead of the Boox Note Air line in that respect.
Note-taking has got better since release, but it's still rudimentary compared to dedicated note-taking devices. I'm sure that will continue to improve over time, but I'm just not sure that I want Amazon to have my notes.
Also, I discovered that I really don't like writing on an artificially lit screen. It doesn't feel as natural as writing on my RM2, which is closer to paper in feel and appearance.
That's what I've heard too! And this is the biggest reason I was tempted to get it.... but I think at this point I need to wait for there to be better writing tools available.
Re the lit screen; is it not the same as the kindle where it's just a optional lighting from the sides? Is it not able to be turned off?
You can turn it off (which, admittedly, resolves my issue) but the lighting layer creates a gap between the writing surface and the screen. It's only slight, but is perceptible.
I very slightly preferred the RM2 to the Supernote, mainly for the design of the device - but Supernote has the edge on available tools, and in engagement with the community. Both are great though.
I considered buying another Supernote, but I can't justify the cost.
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