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Super helpful Jeffrey. You helped me make a decision. I believe I'm going to wait for the A5x2 version. Thank you!

As much as I would love to have a Supernote, as they are currently not making anymore A5x, and it appears the A5x2 will come out after the school semester begins, I would likely have to go with the Boox Go 10.3. It seems Supernote is superior for note taking and note organization, but for the purpose of reading and marking up PDF’s would the Boox be the better choice?

Is the Supernote handwritten search a lot faster? the handwritten note is probably what will be used the most given the purpose of the device! It looks very slow here

What are your thoughts on the go 10.3 vs the supernote a6x2 nomad? :) (I really enjoyed the video btw - very instructive and I like hearing your nuanced opinion and use cases. I have the Tab Ultra C (the first version they released), but I don't find myself using it as often as I would like because it is quite heavy/bulky - that's why I'm considering the supernote a6x2 )

*I agree, it really is about your user-case.* My user-case is mostly Bible-study. Firstly, I can not write anywhere as neatly on a Boox device as I can on my Supernote with the _'Heart of Metal Pen',_ with which I can write as neatly and small as with a ballpoint pen on tightly lined paper, and the navigation, searching and organisational powers of the Supernote is _[in my opinion]_ lightyears ahead of Boox. Still, the current hardware _[RAM / Chip]_ of the A5X is lacking, and it can take a while to open large PDFs such as the KJV but I assume that will be resolved with the A5X2. However, I was fortunate enough to purchase a cheap Boox Max Lumi 2 recently, which with its 6GB of RAM and fast chip is a real powerhouse and does things the Supernote can not, allowing me to surf the Web and even watch CZcams videos on A2 mode, it even challenges Supernote when Reviewing Documents, with its powerful tools... but more importably offers you access to all apps found in the Play Store. If I was forced to choose only one device, it would be the Supernote because of my user-case and not because either is any better or worse than the other, but the Lumi 2 now superseded by the Tab X, has surprised me and gained my respect.

This was a great video, always enjoy hearing how you think through process. Just as a hack, if you sync Google Drive to your work PC through Google Drive desktop and access it via Windows Explorer, you can view *.note files withe the Supernote Desktop App installed, even if you aren't signed into their cloud. Just a good feature I found.

Jeff - Another interesting and well organized review of personal experience that provides insight for all of us. I too see the benefits of my Boox NoteAir3C but remain fixed with my A6X2 as my continual companion for personal and work related journal. I passed my A5X to my daughter, an officer in the AirForce and she is really appreciating for her personal journaling. Thanks Again

How does the to do list on boox work? I have the Note Air 3 but havent read about that function yet (I have the latest firmware installed). Sounds like it would be interesting; I Keep a separate note to do list that I do after meetings (I facilitate meetings a lot too). But now I have to jump between documents to make the to do list, not very efficient

Definitely the random sluggishness of the SN. Interestingly, I found the issue to be rather the number of items in a particular folder than the size of the items/folder. Quite odd? Also, much agreed Jeff regarding cloud storage. If needed, best to use OneDrive or Google.

Thanks, this is very useful observation.

How did you transition those piles of paper when you got your original Boox? It feels like having two places to search for notes would be unproductive. Similarly when you went from Boox to your Supernote how did you migrate the Boox content?

I just bought the Go 10.3 and find that my palm keeps triggering page turns. The most annoying thing is the pen latency. There is noticeable lag when writing or drawing. Most differences I can work around, but those two problems make me want to return it.

I just bought a A6x2. The first time I wrote very sticky. How about you after using months? Thanks!

🙋‍♂Hi Jeffrey! I am married to the Windows Eco System, and it is why I use a Boox device. I gave my granddaughter my Supernote Nomad to use for college mainly due to the sidebar working when it felt like, and I was uncomfortable downloading apps via APK and certain apps are not available was a nuisance to me. Now my granddaughter is hinting I get her a Boox Go 10.3 for Xmas. So it seems I will be selling my Nomad. I have to say that it is great, we can all have a device that will work for each of our personal needs. Thanks for your views on the Supernote.👍 Kudos from NYC.🗽

Thanks for sharing. It helps to decide. I have the Go 10.3 and I am going to sell it and now I can explain why 😅. I have a question about Supernote. I am thinking about buying one, just wondering if the palm rejection is a problem as some say? I couldn’t find about this in any videos.

Beautiful series, thank you. In Boox Go 10.3, is it fast to search for words in handwritten notes, like in Supernote?

Excellent Review Jeffrey, I do agree with your comments. Having both the Remarkable 2 and the BOOX Note Air 3c I am not pulled away from the Remarkable at all and feel BOOX have missed a big opportunity to simplify the Note taking UI and then draw some Remarkable users over to BOOX.

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Thank you for making this series. So many reviews don’t go into the depth I really want before I commit to a big tech expense and this series is great! I think I would challenge one of your secondary cons: I wanted a B&W e-ink reader, so the fact it’s a B&W screen isn’t a con for me, and I assume I’m not the only one. it’s a big plus! I specifically didn’t want colour (it’s not necessary for my use case, I don’t want the associated cost, and I’m switching to an e-ink device because of eye issues, as I suspect is the case for many users in this market). In the Boox line-up already it’s getting harder to avoid colour and I don’t want a line-up in a few years where you can only buy colour e-ink devices. To me that would indicate a failing of the e-ink market. The Air 3 might be an option but it’s not actually in stock at present and wasn’t last time I checked either (for my country), so I’ve taken the plunge with the Go and will see how I get on!

Awesome review. Thank you. My battery performance while reading is somewhat better at a bit below 1% per hour with both NeoReader and KOReader, but that is probably within the margin of error.

Hi Jeffrey! Thank you for your videos, they are very useful. I have recently purchased a Go 10.3 and I would like to know the differences between Supernote's star mark system and Boox's asterisk mark system. You can writte and asterisk or square in Boox and search them. Thank you!

Hi, I updated my BOOX Nova air C to 3.53 yesterday and it adds the functionality of sharing the screen to a receiving devices web browser too!

Very cool video Idea. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you so so much! Comprehensive obviously, but thoughtful and helpful throughout. And you've got a great deskside manner, sir 😅 I know there isn't much call for this kind of deep dive with mobile electronics anymore because the companies have basically trained us to one-click purchase when they activate the flashing lights and pretty colors- but I guess some of us are old-fashioned enough that when we're paying hundreds of dollars for something we want to know just what the eff it can do. Obviously you're this way too, except you have the motivation and good grace to get off your butt and 'be the change you want to see in the world.' I can tell these videos are a big task for what i imagine as little reward, so, just saying- We the discerning people of the world appreciate you, brother! Liked, subbed, and bell'd ✅ 🙏🏾💯🖖🏾💜 🤜🏾💥🤛🏻

I just got the boox go 10.3 and I am trying to sync my pdf highlights and notes to google but it is not working. Is there any tutorial on this ?

On the topic of market disaggregation, I think it’s to do with these companies being smaller and so not having the means or frankly the demand to churn out one device for years at a time and incrementally change the specs like we see in the traditional tablet market (with the exception of Amazon of course) which would naturally converge specs, designs etc. It seems to be happening somewhat with the UI but the actual hardware is taking a long time. It’s like they have to make a conscious effort to stand out and be different from either their competitors or their own previous product because companies like Boox need people to buy every product they make a lot more than Amazon do. Amazon can easily afford to see diminishing returns on 3 or 4 kindle lines with barely a difference between them beyond size.

That's interesting. I assume it's because of the large size. I know I've seen several videos of both B&W and Color eInk screens on their 'fast modes' playing incredibly smooth video (for eInk) and a few people having connected a bluetooth mouse, etc. and the tracking was WAY faster than on that. Kinda makes me wonder if it could also be an operating system efficiency type of thing or something as well. For so much money, I am at the same time very impressed and a bit underwhelmed . How odd! :) Thank you so much for going out on the limb and doing this for us!

Appreciate your in-depth reviews. I have a $99 refurb unit on the way from MobiScribe. Looking forward to trying it for myself! At that price, If it works even half as good it's unbeatable!

At 32:56, it was mentioned: "The go doesn't really replace anything, it just adds to that level of complexity". I disagree with this point, just because how many "Pros" you have mentioned on your own previously. For example, I own Note Air 3 B&W (have been using for some time already), and now waiting for the Go 10.3 to arrive, and, the primary use cases (reasons to buy) for me were: * 300 PPI screen, which looks almost like a paper on the regular sun light * For heavy note taking, studying some topics, writing on PDF A4 files. * Very quickly exporting the PDF files without using any kind of Service, do it using just Home WiFi connection, from your PC to the Boox. * Drawing schemas/topologies, while sharing the screen to the PC, for the conferencing purposes (Boox has built-in feature, working just from the browser, OOTB) * And the device should be very light and "low" (close to the table, on which I write)

I don't find this review objective enough for this new device, Onyx Boox Go 10.3. Especially, for the part of "Too Complex Reading App UI", 8:41. You said "it's really bad". This is very subjective, and most important does not match with many other reviewers, for example, here czcams.com/video/3tsDWEmgIKI/video.html I personally own Note Air 3, and I find the PDF viewer (NeoViewer) very well configurable, you can change the size of the "general settings" to make it super small, it won't affect reading experience, at all. I don't find it "bad", at all.

Great series mate. I think the reason for the delete option being slightly hidden is 'by design' to prevent an accidental deletions. It doesn't bother me, but perhaps it would be good to have an option to move it around for those that will be using it a lot.

Good Morning, I'm going back to revisit the SN, do you have any video of the Google integrations that they talk about on their website?? Gmail they mention sending handwritten emails, is it just an attached pdf?? And they mention Google calendar integration, I'd love to actually see how that works, and it's capabilities!! Do you have any idea if those type of integrations would translate to say a Proton Mail / Calendar system, in case someone is considering a break with Google?? Have a Great Day!! PS I really think I'll be a holdout for the A5X2 format vs A6X2 version

Love your reviews. Can't wait for the Supernote 4X2, but would prefer an Onyx Boox 13.3" device, but have decided not to buy a Boox device until they create models to abide by the European Court decision that all mobile devices sold in Europe should have replaceable batteries at least and I would hope screens if that is what is most likely to get spoiled on Boox devices. So I guess I will be waiting a long time. For example, would anyone buy a car which has to be replaced as soon as the battery fails? I was shown in a google search that Lithium batteries only last about 500 charges approximately. So user replaceable parts is a big deal to be able to use these devices for as long as possible. Having the benefit of BSR on a Boox tablet would not be such a problem if the battery can be replaced when worn out. I thought I read somewhere that Boox is working on a 13.3" device, but even though that is the size I want, I would not buy from Boox until they can incorporate the replaceable components and so it likely means I'll be waiting for the A4X2 from Supernote, even though it does not do as much of what I would like, at least it has all the great software features like the star system and table of contents.

With an "Auto Sync" does deleting the file on the device "Auto DELETE" the file from your cloud services, boox cloud, and or google drive, dropbox???

23:36 NOT all reMarkable users say that, not even a little bit!!! I do like the reMarkable hardware and form factor, but that's the TOTAL extent on my reMarkable love!!! Full Stop, End of Discussion!!!! reMarkable has DROPPED the software ball so badly I'm not sure it will ever stand up to the competition in that regard!! MASSIVE reMarkable marketing and lack of reviewers willing to point out that the "Emperor" had no clothes were the ONLY reasons I bought my RM2!! The rm2 was / is my first / only e-ink note taking device right this minute, and no I am not the hyper focus distraction free seeker that a lot of rm2 users are. The SN A5X2 would probably be a great device, but it's not available, and for that matter even the A5X is not available either, and they are still a proprietary Linux device I believe (not completely sure) and not sure about side loading apps on the SN, so YES I do believe the GO 10.3 is filling a space that I think I fall into in the e-ink realm, lightweight, thin device with LOTS of capabilities. Maybe once I can lay hands on one for myself I will be better able to say for sure.

thanks for Your review I totally agree!

I would never go for a Boox, unless they overhaul their UI. A reading app shouldn't be complicated. A note-taking app shouldn't be complicated, neither. Both should be intuitive.

Thanks a lot for all the work you've done with this and uploading it on here, I truly enjoyed the whole series. I feel the only thing preventing me from getting the Go 10.3 is just the lack of BSR. And believe it or not... the main thing preventing me from getting one of the Tab series is the fact that they come with the LEDs.

Thanks for this video showing using it. I just ordered one for note taking and I will see if it will be a good reader for me too! I like the size and price I think is reasonable

Can you explain how in standby screen off the Go was 1.7 but with screen on it dropped to .4. that seems odd

ty for the in-depth vid. very informative, and my 10.3 comes soon. also, as someone buying their first e-ink device, i couldn't agree more with your suggestion at the end of the video in regards to the market. i think boox is especially guilty of that with their confusing ever-expanding lineup of devices

i'm waiting for the colour eink technology to mature. i just wanna read papers with plots with colours and highlight papers in colours.

Wow, great review and great addition to the 10.3 inch device choices we have. Very much looking forward to what Boox brings to the 7.8" revisions that are no doubt just around the corner. Till then I'm still holding out with my little nova air c which still gets daily carry with me useage. Keep up the good work on this channel!

On their website they brag about the lacking of front lighting: "For-the-first-time / No Front Light / made for sunlight". Guys, are you kidding or making fun of us????

If I work for Boox, I will make their reader and note taking software easier to use by limit some unnecessary customer options. Boox is more like windows mobile platform back to those days, it can do everthing but the system is too heavy. don't give customer the numbers about the space they want between sentences, give them near, middle, far as simple options. Help your customers make the decision , reduce the learning curve. I have to say my ultra c is the most functional eink device but everytime I pick up my supernote or remarkable if I want to quickly write something. They need make their design simpler, no matter system and looking.

The by far most important con is missed by the reviewers and is the missing and then easy battery replacement by the user, missing availability of batteries, their missing price and the missing statement for how long they will be available. Therefore, the expected average price per year is too large to be justified instead of proofreading on printouts. --robert jasiek

I just got my remarkable 2 stolen but am lowkey happy for the opportunity to try out another device. the rm2 was driving me crazy. Yes, the base experience is incredible, but that's where it ends. Contrast lacks, sync is very wobbly, wifi UI is terrible and limited (cant connect to eduroam at Uni for example), and oh my god NO geometrical shape support except for straight lines. Anti-aliasing is also abysmal upon exporting a notebook. I need to be able to make shapes in the way Boox supports them. yes, it may phone home and there may be a slight hit in build quality, but at the end of the day it is the features I use it for: PDFs, notes, and drawing. I'll likely go with the Go 10.3 next time.