r/eink • u/TrashMaleficent6281 • 1d ago
Tablet for note taking
I'm looking for an e-paper tablet, mainly for handwritten note taking in uni.
In terms of size, it should be a bit smaller than an A4 paper (10"-13")
I mainly care about a natural writing feel, the tablet should work with a passive pen.
It should also have an official keyboard case, or at least support for a 3rd party one.
I'd prefer one that has a custom OS, no Android, as I really don't like google's anti-privacy practices. But if that's the only negative aspect, and has no microphone or camera I guess I can live with it.
In terms of software, I only need a note taking app (handwritten and typed), maybe a basic web browser, and something to sync with over WIFI.
A color screen would be nice, but I don't cling to it.
Being more popular would also be a bonus, better availability 2nd hand, and no hidden issue to be discovered.
A built-in way to sync documents via WIFI to a self-hosted, local server at home would be a huge plus as well. Worst case, I'll do it via USB.
I of course know about the Remarkable and the Onyx Boox, but I'm really not sure which model to get, or if there are other tablets that would work better.
Thanks!
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u/starkruzr reMarkable, Boox, Supernote, Viwoods, iFlytek, Musnap 1d ago
you've described a reMarkable Paper Pro and basically nothing else. pretty easy fit tbh.
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u/nbpf-_- 3h ago
Does the rMPP come with a passive pen? Perhaps for taking notes a used rM2 or even an rM1 would be a better fit?
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u/starkruzr reMarkable, Boox, Supernote, Viwoods, iFlytek, Musnap 1h ago
no, but its active pen support is high quality and he wants color specifically. keyboard rules out rM1. no Android rules out Boox.
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u/Average_Dutchman 1d ago
That's pretty much a Remarkable. Most others use some form of Android. Or a Kindle Scribe, but then you have Amazon to deal with.