Supernote A4 X2, A5 X2, and A6 X2: What To Expect and When
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00:00 - Intro
01:23 - Hardware Roadmap
05:18 - Performance Expectations
06:55 - Design Expectations
10:28 - General Info
12:18 - Conclusion
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Supernote has had a hardware roadmap for a while, and it was updated at the end of February with some interesting and surprisingly transparent information. I thought that it would be useful to share this information with the MDG viewers, so that you know what to expect and when, in regards to new devices from Ratta and in the Supernote family of products.
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"Because there is no significant difference between A5X and A5X2, we do not encourage A5X users to upgrade." And with this single statement, Ratta just got a new customer. I've been researching e-ink tablets for a while now. I think my search is concluded.
Yes, but I'm waiting to find out the price of the X2, which will probably be more expensive, but by how much!
Same here.
The same!
Ratta's commitment to transparency and customer support is impressive. I hope this is sustainable for them.
Why wouldn't it be! 😁
That's chiefly why I'm choosing supernote over boox. Yeah color and faster refresh times would be nice but I'd much rather support a company that's honest.
12:11 - Very impressive, indeed! I purchased an A5X not too long ago because of Ratta's amazing approach to everything, perhaps especially the idea that they don't want customers to upgrade unnecessarily. Mind absolutely blown. (Your videos helped me, too, of course! Thank you for all you do, Voja! ❤)
Counting the days for the A5 X2 to be released.
Still counting....🥱
It is a relief to know that updating to a new machine is not going to be necessary. Thank you so much for your updates. You are my go-to guy!
As a traveling Structural engineer, I want an A4 size with a custom template to upload our company letterhead graph paper to make calculations. That would be great for my uses. Allowing a print to pdf and insert printouts into the calculation pages to make a full calculation package. That would be perfect. If it had Microsoft OneDrive support to link to my office workflow even better. And if it could open my Microsoft OneNote tabs and pages it would be a dream. At any rate, a4 would be ideal. Hopefully it will launch later this year.
I went to their website, and your TH-cam channel award is mentioned at the top of the main page. Clearly, you have made it when they are using your TH-cam award to show it is loved!!
I really wish I could wait for the A4 X2 but I need something sooner rather than later
Always love your content. Thanks for the consistently reliable info!
Thanks for the summary and your thoughts!
Thanks for the post! As an A5x owner who recently also bought an A6x, I was happy to know I won't have too much envy for the x2 models when they come out. Tho now I am thinking I will add an a4 size to the gadget family! Really appreciate your channel. I switched from boox to supernote based solely on your end of year "awards" and have been very happy. Thanks for all the great advice and good humor!
Have you been disappointed not having a devise that's back-lit for night reading? Just curious, as I'm making a decision on what to purchase?
@chrishamilton1189 it would be nice to have the light but I have a couple other ereaders (oasis and scribe) that are lit so i dont need a light very often. The supernote has the best writing screen, stylus, tools and features of the 3 I've tried (boox, scribe and supernote) so the lack of light is more than made up for by the overall supernote experience. If I planned to do all my reading on this device I'd probably want the back light more but boox is so cluttered and overdone (in my opinion) and scribe is still an ereader with writing capabilities, that supernote is still my preferred choice, even without a back light.
Thanks for another awesome video! I recently purchased a SN after owing about 1/2 dozen BOOX devices. While BOOX makes a great product, the SN has quickly become my go to device. Everything it does it does well and everything works just the way you want it to. This is one of the benefits of having a policy of working on genuine improvements rather than releasing new models and buggy software updates every month just to have something new to hype.
I have two Boox devices and a Supernote A5X, and the SN just feels so much more *robust*. I can toss it in my bag (with cover installed) and not worry about whether it might accidentally get bent or snapped pressing against a book because it's not cardboard-thin. With my Boox Note 2, I was always nervous (and therefore hesitant to take it anywhere, thus defeating the purpose of having it in the first place).
This makes me want to invest in one since they are so transparent and open with their plans.
I purchased one last January for college. It is absolutely the best gadget i have ever invested in, an the company’s unmatched customer service and transparency makes it even more worth it. I’d say don’t even hesitate! It’s my favorite tool to use and i can’t see it running out of its usefulness.
Voja, I just read the following on Reddit - Supernote, which provides a bit more detail about the soon-to-be released A5 Linux version: Supernote's chief reporting officer said:
Yes, A5 Slim will be similar in thickness to the rM2. This means it will be extremely flexible unlike the rM2 which is more rigid thanks to it's metal frame.
Also be aware that the A5 Slim will run on a simpler bare bones Linux OS that will only have basic note taking and reading functionality like in the original A5 linux models. If you want features like Kindle, Word document editing and the ability to side load Apps in the future, then this device is not going to meet your needs no matter how thin it is - go for the A5X!
So, I was glad to learn the A5 Slim will be bare bones compared to the A5X. That information helps a ton.
The one thing I really hope they offer is a color option other than bright white. This makes the screen look much more grey than the competition, even though it is not. A charcoal grey housing would create the impression of a brighter screen with more contrast.
I love the white design!
I could go for a light gray housing, but the light bezel was actually one of the selling points of a Supernote for me. With my old Boox device, the dark bezel made it feel like I was using a device, while the light SN bezel is easier on the eye for me and makes it feel more like using magic paper.
A housing the same colour of the screen would look great. Like the RM2.
Thank you Voja, excellent news. I have been waiting for an A4 device from Ratta for a long time and I am eager. A Linux version is a very interesting idea, an optimised operating system integrated and simplified by the best coding team.
Loved it. Great video. Share your hope for the financial viability of this sustainable technology model. What a great company!
I prefer my A5X to my NA2+ for a variety of reasons, but I am intrugued by the thought of an A4X. I have a Tab X which is the 13.3" size, of course, and enjoy the reading and writing option of the larger device. So, a large sized Supernote may be appealing once we know more about the actual device. Thanks, Voja, for your work on these videos which are very helpful!
Loving my A5x. Will interesting in 2024 to see a comparison of the new Supernotes, the Lenovo and the hopefully massively updated Kindle Scribe.
Usually when i buy any type of digital product, I’m wondering how long it’ll take for me to want the “next best thing.” My Supernote a5x is the only product I’ve ever bought that i am totally content with, at least as far as hardware goes. As long as they keep the software performance up i can see myself using this thing til my hands give out.
Thanks for the review. I’m also waiting for Lenovo. I wish Ratta could make a non plastic model
I'd like to know the benefits of the dual SN platform. I have Linux and Windows computers but I don't see how the dual platform will make a big difference long term.
As just something to replace notebook with and potentially reading kobo books is there any reason to wait for an x2? And do you think they would price the x1s lower to sell off the stock before the x2?
Such good news. The battery reminds me when you could change batteries in those thinkpads. Not a bad idea when you write/read a lot. Will stay tuned
I though the same and recalled the battery life when working a lot is about a week :) good to have two if you go to work for two weeks in a wood caban by the forest...
@@pablobelaubre2457 it is also true, that nowadays powerbanks are a must.
2023-Q4 is here, hopefully they will release it 🤞🏼
I hope Ratta would also incorporate an SD card slot. They can slip it in near the removable battery under the battery cover. Not only will this help functionality, but with the dual boot OS, it is going to use even more of the 32GB internal storage. Plus, you can still move your files over with the SD card instead of a cable if need be. Especially if, God forbid, something happened to the device or it malfunctions.
Either way, I have been looking into a device like these, and I decided on Retta's Suprnote. However, as it turs out, I decided a little too late. The A6X has been sold out by the time I was ready to purchase. The A6 size is perfect for what I need it for. The A6X2 would be even better for me because I have longed for the days of returning to removable batteries.
Additionally, their transparency and business model is what really sold me on the company. I think they have a clear vision and understanding of their "Why."
Could you provide A4 specification when you become aware of them?
I just tried to order a larger supernote, but none of them at any size are in stock. is it because of the upgrade they are looking to do?
I wish they had some reading focused features, such as backlight.
Can i ask how big the A4X is going to be? And what other additions will come on the A4X?
Do we have any news about the exact release dates as Q3 is right now... 😳
I am a bit confused about the difference between A and AX. What does it mean, when the slim version to come is named just "A5 Slim"? What does it mean that it will be "like the A5 but thinner" and not like the A5X and thinner? I can't find a device called Supernote A5! Could you please explain that to me?
Can you share what the advantage is of having access to Android and Linux? I have an A5X so all I've known is the Android. Thanks!
Hi. Thank you so much for your videos. Extremely well done! Do you have any updates about the release of the A5 X2??
Thank you for the support! No, I was so busy with MDO and the move and everything during the summer that I didn't have time to even think about that.
@@MyDeepGuide I see :)). On Reddid they say it will be released by the end of this year... 🤞🤞🤞
WHERE CAN I BUY THE A6X2 OR A5 SLIM LINE
I'm just looking to purchase an e-ink tablet and decided on SN but wondering if I should hold off until next X2 models?
Well, it would definitely be worth waiting, if you are not in a hurry, because then you will see if the X2 brings something you want more, or if it will affect the pricing of the X models.
Don't understand the need to change battery, unless it is prone to break I guess. With how long it takes before you need to charge them, my guess is they would last at least around 10 years before you might notice any significant degradation. Though I guess other factors might impact batteries except for charging cycles, just that I don't know of them.
I like the reassurance that you have got a device for life. You are no longer anxious that the battery might stop working at some point and you can't use your device anymore. You might even lose files that you can no longer access if you can't change the battery. It shows that they really care about the customer. I would wait until the A5X 2 comes out just for this feature. It reassures me a lot. I am recharging my Kindle device more often after a few years so I am worried about this sort of thing.
It is hard to come by a company this trasparent, I will pay my loyalties to them and will buy from them to support their cause.
So I will *probably* upgrade and give my A5X to one of my children to get the dual boot A4 version.
I'm not particularly tech savy, so I'm not sure how appropriate this question is, but when considering an android based device vs a linux one, what are some key features one should consider?
If you are not tech savvy, than this really doesn't matter and the Android version will suit average needs better, as far as I understood their definitions, but we'll have to wait for more details along the way to find out what the differences are.
very interested in the possibility of A4X as a portable computing device as well! probably won't have the same specs as tab x, but it'll hopefully make up in being more stable/usable
I'm going back and forth with what to purchase. If you cared about taking notes more than most of the bells and whistles, would you consider still buying an A5X now that it seems the company will continue to support the device for quite awhile longer?
Absolutely. In fact, A5X is my personal device of choice for writing. However, keep in mind that it doesn't try to have, or have the paper like scratchiness that some people prefer. It's more like a gel pen, and I really love that feel.
@MyDeepGuide Thanks! I've never tried a Remarkable or anything with the more scratchy feel. But from your videos it seems like a very satisfying experience to write on an A5X, so I'm hoping my lack of first-hand knowledge doesn't work against me. But after seeing your rankings and how the A5X stacked up against the Ultra and AN2+ in the areas I care about, I was sold that I'm a born Supernote user and just didn't know it yet! Thank you sir!
The confusing bit is that Android/Linux might just mean ... Android. Since ... Android is Linux. So, it's not obvious what they mean.
Performance. Hmm. The lag when using a Bluetooth keyboard is not good. Maybe that is a software issue though. Dunno.
What would be the main difference between linux and android from a user perspective?
My guess: the planned app store. Apps like Kindle reader will likely not be available on the linux platform (it was probably difficult enough to modify that android app to run on Chauvet. i don't have the A5 so don't know to what extent features like real-time OCR, docx format, planned features for drawing, etc. will be available for linux. Android, although based on linux, is more "bloated" in comparison but also, due to it's phone/tablet applicaton heritage, has extensive libraries for UI to use. Linux may be leaner and squeeze out a bit of performance and probably allow users to inject their own scripts/apps to further customize the device to their own workflow needs but most users i surmise will stick with the broader range of polished android apps and functionality.
@@sdothum Kudos to Ratta for using Linux then! It would be an instant buy if I can customize/modify the actions with scripts. Definitely seems to align with their user owning the device mantra well.
Will the new super note have front light?
On reddit the devs said no
Update?
Well, if you check my channel and videos, you'll see that I have made updates on this :)
It's frightening that I've been so brainwashed by modern technology companies that if the device isn't upgraded or replaced with something 'new' every year, I actually feel like I'm missing something. Even when I know that it's basically the same device in a slightly different form, I hesitate to buy a 2 or 3 year old piece of tech for fear that it will become obsolete the moment I start using it. I hope that the Ratta's approach will become more common, as it is better for environment, people and our wallets.
thank you for this great video. The A4X2 will be a new product but will not have a replaceable battery. I don't understand their long term features strategy.
Their strategy, at the moment, is just push out constant improvements & updates to increase market share. By constantly updating, they can keep hype going. If someone is looking for an eink note taking device, SN will be something that constantly pops up on YT and what not.
Long answer, all speculating :
Contrary to a5x2 and a6x2 wich are in prototype or already beeing tested pre-release, the a4x2 is in pre research, so quite early in the process. I wouldnt bet on too much given it s a long way from the finished product. They might not know for sure yet and wait for the results they get with the smaller models.
That said, the the SLIM characteristic they are advertising does make sence on an A4 model as it implied the weight is the limiting factor and priority.
As a ipad/max lumi user, i can relate that an A4 model clogged with too much hardware, including a heavy battery and more layers of whatever, it does weight on your arms in the long run. So if it's a case of one thing OR the other (slim and light OR replaceable batteries) then it makes sence for them to focus on the weight upon anything else.