EDIT: Turns out you can move files in the stock OS using the “Cut” command. Honestly, though, I still find the OS pretty clunky-I’ve never thought of “Cut” as the same thing as “Move.” Would love to hear anyone else’s thoughts on the OS as well!
I've had my Go 10.3 for just over a month now. Similar experience as you on the default pen, so I've got both the Staedtler Noris Jumbo and also the Lamy pen. My preferred pen tip for Lamy A-Star is the PC/EL 3.5mm pointier tip. I've also tried the Staedtler Noris Jumbo pen tip inside Lamy which also works well. The writing feel is pretty good, a bit different from my Supernote Nomad. Definitely better contrast and easier on the eyes compared to Note Air 3C which didn't work for me.
Thanks for a great video. I’m currently considering an e-Ink device, most likely the Go 10.3, to replace my paper notebooks for University study. I’m keen to be able to move around pages to match up lecture notes, reading notes and lab notes, which are often a few weeks apart, and also annotating research PDF’s. Your point about whether I really need to replace paper notes is spot on.
Very appreciative of you (as a real user, and not somebody promoting such devices implicitly or explicitly) summing up some very important cons for my use case. I‘ve been dreaming of this device (or the Note Max soon to come, or the Supernote A5X2 to come whenever), but you might have just convinced me to forego all three of them, since the lack of a light would probably lead me to use it a lot less (as in your case, too). Now using a Kindle Scribe, and wishing for more and better notetaking features, but not at the cost of having to go hunting for a spot with enough light just in order to jot something down or read a bit before going to bed. Sure, I could just keep using the Scribe for dark or nighttime conditions, but why have to deal with 2 devices just for better notetaking features? Also, your point about the clunky Boox OS really hits home. I detest learning curves and complexity. So if any of the upcoming devices might still be worth trying, I suppose the A5X2 (despite the lack of a light) would be the only one. Maybe just better to pass.
Thank you! I hope that boox releases another entry level tablet that’s like the GO 10.3 but with a backlight. I know that it would damper the writing feel a bit, but it’s definitely a feature that a lot of people need. Glad you enjoyed the video!
I can speak for reading - it’s wonderful specially for manga. He’s right great price and good for productivity if you’re mainly writing. It’s good for eye strain and reducing my screen time. Books are easily accessible thanks to Libby and cheap subscription apps for comics or manga. Nerd here too lol I enjoy the tech
My mainstay is the A5X but I also have the Boox Lumi2 and Notebook Air 2 Plus for running a few Apps to compliment the A5X, apart from having access to all the Apps on _'Google Play'_ i have found the _'Split Screen Mode'_ that comes with Boox devices very helpful indeed. Thanks for the video, appreciated.
Hahahha it’s super honest review . Thank you. To be honest I don’t need it but it’s interesting product. The only thing I need is to read a pdf and I can simply do that on the iPad. I’m not sure if this worth it for my use case. Thank you again for the super direct review.
A degree and you can't figure out how to copy files. Wow! There are so many ways to sync files on this device, Google Drive, Solid Explorer, through Boox's own OS, it is simple and effective. As for the question why does anyone need an e-ink tablet, just use a book or notebook and pen and paper. Well duh! that is the whole point of this device, is to remove that problem of relying on paper, a book or notebook. The Boox Go 10.3 replaces the mess of paper everywhere. One can't recall ideas and thought instantly from a piece of paper in your drawer, or from a pile of paper written over a course of many years or hidden idea in a notebook somewhere. I think you've missed the whole point of having a device like the boox go 10.3. RE: Pen nibs, I am loving the original pen that came with my Go 10.3. All I have used in the past is a ball-point pen, so having something that can do all the styles, markers, thin, fat, pencil, it is all amazing. Sure, I will maybe one day get a new pen, when all the nibs have run out, but for now, it is fine. It is better than a normal pen, and that is all I care about. And what I have created used the Go 10.3 so far has more than met my expectation of the device.
EDIT: Turns out you can move files in the stock OS using the “Cut” command. Honestly, though, I still find the OS pretty clunky-I’ve never thought of “Cut” as the same thing as “Move.” Would love to hear anyone else’s thoughts on the OS as well!
Was just about to comment on this. I also install Solid Explorer for file management--it's much easier to work with.
wow an honest review by a normal person. I forgot the internet had these!
That felt like a very very honest review. I really respect that. Good job and I look forward to more of your videos about eink.
I've had my Go 10.3 for just over a month now. Similar experience as you on the default pen, so I've got both the Staedtler Noris Jumbo and also the Lamy pen. My preferred pen tip for Lamy A-Star is the PC/EL 3.5mm pointier tip. I've also tried the Staedtler Noris Jumbo pen tip inside Lamy which also works well. The writing feel is pretty good, a bit different from my Supernote Nomad. Definitely better contrast and easier on the eyes compared to Note Air 3C which didn't work for me.
I haven’t tried out any other nibs on the LAMY, I might have to try that out!
Thanks for a great video. I’m currently considering an e-Ink device, most likely the Go 10.3, to replace my paper notebooks for University study. I’m keen to be able to move around pages to match up lecture notes, reading notes and lab notes, which are often a few weeks apart, and also annotating research PDF’s. Your point about whether I really need to replace paper notes is spot on.
Very appreciative of you (as a real user, and not somebody promoting such devices implicitly or explicitly) summing up some very important cons for my use case. I‘ve been dreaming of this device (or the Note Max soon to come, or the Supernote A5X2 to come whenever), but you might have just convinced me to forego all three of them, since the lack of a light would probably lead me to use it a lot less (as in your case, too). Now using a Kindle Scribe, and wishing for more and better notetaking features, but not at the cost of having to go hunting for a spot with enough light just in order to jot something down or read a bit before going to bed. Sure, I could just keep using the Scribe for dark or nighttime conditions, but why have to deal with 2 devices just for better notetaking features? Also, your point about the clunky Boox OS really hits home. I detest learning curves and complexity. So if any of the upcoming devices might still be worth trying, I suppose the A5X2 (despite the lack of a light) would be the only one. Maybe just better to pass.
Thank you! I hope that boox releases another entry level tablet that’s like the GO 10.3 but with a backlight. I know that it would damper the writing feel a bit, but it’s definitely a feature that a lot of people need. Glad you enjoyed the video!
@ Yes, you summed up the best-case scenario.
Thank you for making this update video
That was a nice honest review of the device. I own one and love it, but I understand it’s not for everyone.
I can speak for reading - it’s wonderful specially for manga. He’s right great price and good for productivity if you’re mainly writing. It’s good for eye strain and reducing my screen time. Books are easily accessible thanks to Libby and cheap subscription apps for comics or manga. Nerd here too lol I enjoy the tech
My mainstay is the A5X but I also have the Boox Lumi2 and Notebook Air 2 Plus for running a few Apps to compliment the A5X, apart from having access to all the Apps on _'Google Play'_ i have found the _'Split Screen Mode'_ that comes with Boox devices very helpful indeed.
Thanks for the video, appreciated.
The supernote A5X2 has now released yall
I also feel you, literally i spent the whole day writing on it, felt great but the pen was way too bad to even use
Sono italiano. Non funziona dicevi la sincronizzazione con ad esempio Google drive? Grazie per il video
Oh nice! Maybe I'll buy it! Thanks
Hahahha it’s super honest review . Thank you. To be honest I don’t need it but it’s interesting product. The only thing I need is to read a pdf and I can simply do that on the iPad. I’m not sure if this worth it for my use case. Thank you again for the super direct review.
Thanks for this video bruh. I just subscribed.
A degree and you can't figure out how to copy files. Wow! There are so many ways to sync files on this device, Google Drive, Solid Explorer, through Boox's own OS, it is simple and effective. As for the question why does anyone need an e-ink tablet, just use a book or notebook and pen and paper. Well duh! that is the whole point of this device, is to remove that problem of relying on paper, a book or notebook. The Boox Go 10.3 replaces the mess of paper everywhere. One can't recall ideas and thought instantly from a piece of paper in your drawer, or from a pile of paper written over a course of many years or hidden idea in a notebook somewhere. I think you've missed the whole point of having a device like the boox go 10.3. RE: Pen nibs, I am loving the original pen that came with my Go 10.3. All I have used in the past is a ball-point pen, so having something that can do all the styles, markers, thin, fat, pencil, it is all amazing. Sure, I will maybe one day get a new pen, when all the nibs have run out, but for now, it is fine. It is better than a normal pen, and that is all I care about. And what I have created used the Go 10.3 so far has more than met my expectation of the device.
I’m glad it works for you! Thanks for watching the video, I appreciate the support
You sound like a boomer, Bowen.