With so many hybrid e-readers on the market, it’s hard to tell which ones are really good at multitasking and which are just e-readers with a few extra features.
Note Air2 Plus is basically an e-reader. That’s the one you’re most likely to use it for right away.
First, it is compatible with Google Play Store. This means you can access not only the Kindle store, but a wealth of other apps as well. And with quite a few of them optimized for e-ink readers, this tablet will soon be more than just an e-reader.
For doodling and note-taking, the pre-installed software called Notes is all you need. At first glance, you might think it’s a standard e-ink notepad, but there’s more to this app than meets the eye. See below for details.
The setup process is easy and straightforward
Thankfully, the days of long, painstaking setups are over. Note Air2 Plus setup process takes about 2 minutes, so you don’t need to be a technician to use this tablet. Just have your Wi-Fi password handy and you’re good to go.
There are six modules on the left side of the home screen: Library, Store, Notes, Storage, Apps and Settings. The main content area and the usual system bars (time, Wi-Fi signal, battery percentage, etc.) are displayed at the top. Of these, Library and Notes are likely to be used the most.
Thankfully, the inclusion of a stylus with the latest range of e-ink devices seems to be the new trend, which is welcome after the Apple Pencil’s eye-popping £139 price tag. ‘s pressure sensitivity means you don’t have to sacrifice quality either.
As an aside, I highly recommend downloading the user manual ([設定]>[ユーザー マニュアル]to download it to your library).
Nifty features to optimize user experience
The Note Air2 Plus runs on a customized version of Android 11 and efficiency is the name of the game. Switching between tasks and programs is easy thanks to the floating navigation ball. You can move it around the screen or hide it completely. Tap it to expand the menu. Yes, it is also customizable. Adjust the volume in the “invisible” tab on the left (just swipe up or down near the edge of the screen). Similarly, the invisible tab on the right controls screen brightness.
As with almost everything on this tablet, the library is customizable. You can organize your books in bookshelves, check your reading stats, and create sub-libraries as needed. This is useful if you swallow books like oxygen (see BookTok). Long press on a word to search for definition, you can password/fingerprint protect your read data if you want.
E-ink screens are inherently “laggy”. This cannot be avoided as the display and refresh mechanisms are different compared to LEDs and LCDs. However, the Note Air2 Plus does have a rather useful feature that optimizes screen lag depending on your intended use.The floating navigation ball makes it easy to refresh the screen as needed to eliminate ghost images. Yes, but you can also fine-tune the automatic refresh rate.
So if you occasionally watch videos and see too many ghosts, switch to X mode. Normal mode is better for reading normal text. but, can If you support video, you probably don’t want to make it a habit. And so do other e-ink tablets. Better to stick to reading and writing.
If you’re a Windows 10 user, there’s a handy feature called Screencast that lets you project your computer screen onto your tablet. Unfortunately, it is not (currently) compatible with MacOS.
But despite its versatility, it doesn’t offer expandable storage options.For data-intensive users, you’ll have to actively manage your book collection or rely on cloud storage.
Large, easy-to-read, customizable display
Aside from how feature-rich this e-reader is, the glass screen is the tablet’s standout asset. The 10.3-inch HD Carta glass screen has a matte finish, but it’s smooth to the touch and writes beautifully (no, really).
It’s actually made up of multiple screen layers on top of each other. A resolution of 1404 x 1872 and 226 ppi (pixels per inch) means the display is sharp. But if it’s not to your liking, you can tweak it with the redesigned E-Ink Center. Customize blacks, tweak grayscales, and dilute bright colors.
The frontlit display has 32 LED lights, slightly less than the Amazon Kindle Scribe’s 35, but it’s clear and easy on the eyes. You can manually control warm and cool tones or turn the display down completely.
But it’s not the technical details that are really impressive, but the way the glass is done. feelThe writing and drawing comfort is soft. It’s like writing with your favorite pen or pencil on the bulging side of a notebook.even that sound It feels like you’re scribbling on real paper with a pencil, completely surpassing the experience of writing on an iPad.
Annotating Documents Aids Research
In addition to reading, you can also annotate, without having to add digital sticky labels to do so. It is set to handwriting by default, and you can use the freehand toolbar to add notes to your document. When you write directly on the PDF, your handwritten notes are automatically embedded in the original file and can be exported. Ideal if you’re working on a dissertation or dissertation, researching your own book, or if you blow your nose a lot like I do. Buried in journals or research papers. Musicians who add notes to their scores can also find this useful.
Don’t like your writing? No problem. Built-in AI recognition software converts messy handwriting scribbles (at least for me) into text. You can also highlight, underline, and annotate. All your notes are listed on a separate page so you can collate your thoughts and key takeaways later.
Hardware and Battery: Premium-grade materials that feel great in your hand
The Note Air2 Plus is slim, measuring just 5.8mm wide. Made from durable aluminum, it’s sturdy and cool to the touch, with rounded edges and a splash of orange adding to the overall aesthetic.
Despite being slim, it weighs 445g, which is quite heavy. This is mostly due to the improved battery from its previous iteration, the Note Air2, so, as you might expect, it comes with great battery life. However, this weight is evenly distributed across the device, so it’s heavier than other e-readers on the market, but it’s well-balanced in your hand.
With basic use (about an hour of reading each day) the battery lasted a whopping two weeks before needing a recharge. With heavy use (web browsing, drawing in the Notes app, marking up pdfs, streaming podcasts, reading) it drained much faster and I had to recharge it after 3 days.
Built-in AI-powered notes app
The Notes app comes pre-installed on the device and this is what turns this tablet into a true multitasker. There are other drawing and note-taking apps you can download, but native Notes is by far the best for this device.
If you use notepads to create plans, journals, mood boards, or just want to organize your thoughts, the included grid is handy and a great place to start when faced with a blank page. There are standard row guides with varying row heights, but there are also blank staves, graph paper, monthly planners, to-do list templates, and comics.
But best of all, Notes is intuitive and comfortable to use. Satisfied. The more you immerse yourself in it, the more you realize you can do it.
Each notepad is expandable, so you don’t have to cram all your thoughts on one page or worry about creating different notepads. Keep your notes handwritten or use AI recognition to convert your handwriting to text, like you annotate a document. With messy handwriting, not every word is correct, but you can correct any mistakes.
In addition to the 5 standard products (fountain pen, brush, biro, pencil and marker), you can add 5 more custom brushes. However, if you prefer typing, you can use the pop-up keyboard or use the Bluetooth keyboard. You can embed voice notes/recordings, insert images and insert website links. Once you’re done, you can save your notes in the app, export them to PDF, or send them to your computer. You can also record your screen and save it as MP4.
Verdict: Is the Onyx Boox Air Note 2 Worth It?
The past month has put this tablet through its paces, so is it worth the price tag? Even if the packaging oozes luxury, there’s no denying this is a class piece of kit. It’s a true multi-tasker and a good option for both note-taking and reading, unlike other e-ink tablets. Thanks to the app. Going into 2023, it will be interesting to see how other brand new releases compare.
if you that’s all But after drawing tablets, it’s a good idea to get a dedicated full-color, Photoshop-compatible drawing tablet. A research student (or exhausted scientist) can get the most out of this tablet. The annotation system is one of the best. loop – An annoyingly addictive puzzle game – can be a welcome distraction.
Alternative proposal
Kindle Scribe
Kindle Scribe is Amazon’s newest addition to the Kindle family. It comes in three different sizes, 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB, with the option to include a basic or premium pen. Amazon has integrated sustainability into the design of this Kindle. Made with 48% post-consumer plastic and all aluminum used is 100% recycled.
The Kindle Scribe is probably the most functionally similar to the Air Note2 Plus, with decent battery life.
Kobo Sage
If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly e-reader that you’ll use primarily for reading and annotating, the Kobo Sage could be a good option. Its 8-inch screen is slightly smaller than the Note Air2’s 10.3-inch, but weighs just 240g, almost half.
It’s also designed with annotations in mind, and like the Air Note2 Plus, it can convert handwritten notes to text. It has physical page-turn buttons and the added bonus of being waterproof, so you can take it with you in the bath.
Sadly, the stylus isn’t included, so you’ll have to pay an extra £35 for that.
Remarkable 2
If you want a tablet dedicated to taking notes, the reMarkable 2 is a good choice. Sure, you can read a book or check a PDF, but as an e-ink device, it works just as well as pen on paper, with the ultimate goal of going paperless. Achieve. Unlike the Air Note2 Plus, it doesn’t have a backlit screen, and like the Kobo Sage, it needs an extra fork for the stylus.
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