Excellent review. Very detailed and honest. I wish more reviewers would go into as much detail when reviewing a product. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this.
Even in June of 2023, I'm still stuck deciding between the Note Air 2 plus and the A5x. Price isn't a factor, and I don't care about color. I'm planning on using the device primarily for note taking during meetings, as well as realtime screen shares through zoom like a remote whiteboard. My only real thought on going with the Boox is that it may be easier to get my meeting notes OUT of it, and into my computer / cloud where it can be reviewed and sent out to others.
I’d love for you to do a comprehensive video on the Boox software specifically on using the handwriting to text conversion feature. I have a Boox Max Lumi 2 and use the conversion tool that comes with the Boox’s original note taking app and although it sometimes works well, it is generally horrific… for example, it will convert the words accurately and then mix the order up, it doesn’t carry over the format of paragraph style you write in and I can go on and on. Am I missing something? If you already have a video on how to use their handwriting to text conversion feature or how to make it a more pleasant experience, please provide a link. Other than that, keep up the good work.
@@benjaminheil2864 I got genuine leather combo case for Nova Air + Note Air2 Plus. i.etsystatic.com/icm/fb281c/460662151/icm_fullxfull.460662151_4gvagl3j7668w48koccw.jpg?version=0
Hi, as a non-native English speaker, I set the playback speed to 75 percent of normal speed and turned on the subtitles. From this moment on, watching the tutorial video was nothing but pure pleasure. The way you speak is very understandable and calm (maybe the reduced speed? :), I didn't even need to pause once to read the subtitles, which happens in many other videos (not yours). I liked the thoroughness in the description throughout the review, and especially your ability to highlight and convey the nuances, even the most subtle. Just yesterday I received the Note 2 Plus and haven't opened it yet. Now I feel more confident, when I know what to expect, and how to work with it. Thank you!
Completely agree that you need to give it time to adapt to. This was my first e-ink tablet and I was really excited to incorporate it into my daily work flow and ditch the multiple notepads and journals that cluttered my desk. I am immediately fell in love with the writing experience, but learning to navigate took a lot of time. I still struggle with sharing and syncing notes and using the Boox app to transfer files, but the overall practicality of organizing meeting notes has been great. The battery is amazing. Voja do you know if you can copy/paste note pages from one folder to another? I can use the lasso tool to move content within a notebook, but have not had luck going between two different notebooks. Thanks
Yes, you can. You can also copy by using the share function, to share to another notebook. You can use the insert function. The last update has really introduced some great new functions.
Hvala na odličnom prikazu. Obzirom da sam skoro postao vlasnik NA2 ovaj prikaz mi je jako značajan. Ne znam za NA2+ ali NA2 je fantastičan uređaj i potpzno se slažem sa Vašom konstatacijom. Primetio sam da je ovih dana poplava e-paper uređaja različitih proizvođača (i to brendiranih). Rekao bih da sve više se nude kolor e-paper uređaji. Možda bi bilo interesantno da se napravi neki pregled šta se sve novo od ovih uređaja pojavilo na tržištu u poslednjih 6 meseci. Sa željom da nastavite sa izvanrednim prikazima puno Vas pozdravljam.
Hi Voya, I absolutely adore your reviews (including this one 😄). You're my go-to-guy to get the best and most honest reviews of e-ink devices. That's why I was wondering whether you're planning to do reviews on e-ink smartphones anytime soon (hisense, facenote, maybe lightphone...). I'm really planning on buying one but would LOVE to hear your opinions, either before or after I'd buy one ☺
I've been seeing your videos every day for a month. It is a pleasure to listen to you and I say thanks! I evaluated my needs and finally bought the Onyx Boox Note Air 2 Plus from the Good E-Reader store. It's a shame that I have to report them, as they are very slow in processing the order. They replied me today, after a week, saying that they still have to send due to many volumes to be processed... So bad.
Thank you very much! I'm sorry to hear about your experience, but in future, and if you can, cancel your order with them and get it from someplace else, as their service quality remains low, in case you ever need some kind of support.
@@MyDeepGuide Thanks for your reply, I really appreciate it. I'll wait for the beginning of next week, after which I'll try to cancel the order. In any case, I'll never buy from them again...
Hello Voja, just for the record, still no changes, always in a state of processing, they always answer me with vague questions, bouncing me from day to day. I have requested my money back and I'm waiting for answers from their billing department. Embarrassing. I report Good E-Reader and someone do something. Thanks for your time and your incredible dedication. Keep it up, you are great.
It ended that I ordered an Onyx Boox Note Air 2 Plus and got an Onyx Boox Note Air 2 (therefore paid $ 20.00 more). Eighteen days after placed the order. With € 88.31 in customs fees that I had to pay on delivery, without any previous communication when I ordered it. Rude customer service, they always give unclear answers. Don't buy from Good E-Reader, ever.
Amazing review! Thank you for making it! Have you tried Microsoft OneNote on it? If so how does does it work on it, how does the text recognition work of your writing work on it?
Thanks Voja for the fantastic review, the PC case is available in the bundle from EU. I am a bit concerned by the bigger latency and the freezing screen issues, its supposedly just an AIR 2 plus a bigger battery but... there is definitely something strange about those two issues been on one device and not on the other.
Hello Vojislav, Extremely enjoyable content as always, I have a question: are you able to "index" your writing? as an example to write something and refer to a special part of your writing?
Hi! I just bought Note air 2 plus and face strange issue. When I work with docx file (so not PDF) and add my annotations there is a problem to export them to my computer. When I reopen file on boox I can easily see my comments and continue annotating, but when I export file to computer my annotations disappear. Probably it's because docx is not supported (?). Is there any way to save docx file as pdf on boox? If yes, how?
Got one recently after watching your reviews, my thoughs on the Note Air 2 Plus are: Size, shape and weight are a bit uncomfortable to hold, especially compared to my reference paperwhite 6.8". Display is good, but side to side the Kindle is nicer to look at. As for the good parts, well the size makes everything easier to read, and it's really pretty, pleasant metal to touch. Writing, I don't intend to do much but it's good enough for me to write things down quickly. Full Android ecosystem. Neoreader is a little tough to navigate, but the customization is incredible. Especially underrated is the reflow option which makes full size PDFs perfectly readable, with minimal formatting issues. I'm actually shocked how well it works. Speaker is terrible but it's decent enough to play a podcast or radio so no complaints Overall very good first impressions, it will be worth the price unless it starts having defects.
Voja - amazing review! I bought this device and I am very happy. I also bought the Lamy EMR pen based on your review of various stylus’. However, I cannot turn on the eraser function by pressing the button on the pen. Is this an issue with the device or the stylus? Any idea? Also - do you know a way to add bookmarks (not tags) in Notes in NA2P?
Hi Voja, I have been enjoying your content and binging much of it as I decide which enote device to purchase. One thing that does seem to be missing is a deep guide to the fujitsu quaderno. It would be nice to see how these devices hold up and how the differ from each other (Sony DPT, Mooink, Quaderno Gen 1, Gen2) seeing as they all share very similar roots. Just a suggestions, thanks for another great review.
I was really loving the Remarkable 2 but the Boox is starting to grow on me, plus most comments I've seen with people that used both devices say that Boox totally surpasses Remarkable. Based on your review the Boox seems to be more valuable in terms of apps and capability
Yeah, I cannot recommend the reMarkable 2 anyone because of the Connect Plan. From what I understand is, once I cancel the plan, or never sign up for one, all I get is local storage and usage. I lose the ability to do screenshare, using the desktop app to upload/export documents. I don't care about Cloud Sync or any of that hoopla. If I'm wrong, please correct me.
@@PhilipDudley3 I have no idea if you're right or wrong. But I recently discovered Supernote A5X which actually seems to be getting a lot of great reviews when compared to Boox and Remarkable. I actually prefer the Supernote because it has a lot of small important capabilities. Haven't purchased it but watched several reviews and think it would be the best fit for me. Not sure if it screen shares but I imagine that it would, they seemed to really hit the nail on the head with Supernote. Check it out.
@@PhilipDudley3 have you looked into the Supernote Air A5X, it actually seems superior to both Boox and Remarkable. I'd personally go with Supernote, it has so many useful capabilities that the other tablets lack
I know this comment is a while old, but just in case anybody still wondering, Onenote works very well. Onyx have optimized the Handwriting so that you write directly onto the screen with no lag. Then, once you stop writing it refreshes onto the Onenote page. It sounds weird, but it's very usable. Not as good as Samsung note series, but good enough - Onenote is one of the main reasons I got this tablet, and I'm happy using it daily.
Thanks for the review. I just ordered the note air 2 plus and the case. The remarkable reminds me of a blackberry, a great device but it’s limit to open itself up to the flexibility of android ecosystem until it was too late led to its demise..
Is that good for drawings? I am a kitchen designer and I was thinking about getting one of that for when I go to customer's houses for measurements, so I could use it as a sketchbook. Would this work well for it?
Thank you for watching! Well, yes, most definitely it would work, but you may want to consider a smaller format, like the Nova Air 1 (yes, 1, not 2 nor Nova Air C), or Supernote A6X, or even Mobiscribe Origin. Since you will be using it on site, portability is something that will be important (I assume) and while the Note Air 2 i portable, it's still a 10.3" device. Then again, if you need the screen real estate for the sketches, then that large format is the benefit, and you may want to check the Supernote A6X as well. Remarkable 2 would fit the bill very well here, except that it is a very fragile device, so that should be kept in mind. I would personally go for a plastic device because they are lighter and less fragile than the metal+glass combinations.
Hi, you've been so helpful in teaching me about the boox devices that I've decided on a note air 2 over the 5. However, I will be using it to take notes primarily and I noticed the recording function of the notes in this video, as you said, is not super functional. Is this the same on the note air 2? I'm trying to currently decide between note air 2 and the note air 2 plus. I don't remember that happening in the comparison video between the note 5 and the best 10inch after a year. Also is the audio recording different from the video recording that was shown? I was really excited about being able to hear audio alongside the notes.
Hello, Thank you sir you all your hard work! I have watched the majority of your videos. I have a question here. when I play back the recordings from The onyx boox - there is static on the background. Is there a fix - the gain of the Mic is set to high and I want to find a way to fix it. Or...if my device faulty? Thanks!
Hi Voja, love your channel!! Incredible and generous service you provide! Any updated link to the HP nibs? Or an alternative? I can't find them anywhere. Also which writing surface did you apply. It seems the links are outdated.
Also another tip - the included pen is absolute rubbish. I've lost it and I don't care. I've gotten the Wacom One pen which provides a much better gradation of the line thickness than other pens I've tried - I can really recommend it if writing comfort and precision is important to you. It's not magnetic, but I keep it stuck underneath the strap I mentioned in the comment below. It also has an eraser button on the pen which is easy to reach and easy to find with your finger.
That bright orange cover stands out too much for me. A ginger beard is orange enough... One user features i was wondering if available within the boox software is if you could: *create heading/subheadings (for things like story writing/typing), *mark a word/area of pg to to hyperlink to either another page within the file/or an external source
Thanks Vajo for an excellent review. I have a question for your advise please: for my use case, I am reading a great deal of A4 books and papers in PDF. Is the Boox Note Air 2 Plus suitable for this sort of reading?
Note that I have one of those now and I see ghosting on your screen when you are doing the Value for the Money section. That indicates to me you have it in a faster refresh mode. Note that the ghosting drove me nuts on anything other than normal mode. I've never seen any issues while in normal mode.
Hi Voja! I'm a tad flummoxed. In the Note Air 2 review you stated the battery, without the front-light, should last over 100 hours. In this review you state the Note Air 2 Plus will last 80 hours under the same conditions. Why is that? Shouldn't the Plus last quite a bit longer given it's battery capacity?
Yes it should, but it doesn't which was confusing to me as well, as there are some inconsistencies with the larger battery on the plus. This is why I generally steer people towards the Note Air 2, not the Plus, as you will get the same device, and in certain areas better performance than on the plus version, for less money.
Great review! And great content as always. I have the Remarkable 2 and the Boox Note Air 2 Plus and debating whether to return one (and if, so which). I like the writing experience of the the Remarkable better, but its lack of any kind of light is not helpful. I guess i could get a clip on light as you've recommended (and thank you). The Boox as a note taking device is easier for me to see, but has a more complicated user interface for my purposes and the writing experience is not as good as the Remarkable. I wonder which you might keep?....(I also tried the Supernote, but did not like the lack of a light and the writing experience.). thank you again! Don
What did you choose? I am in the same predicament... The thing that bugs me so much about the NA2+ is the gap between the nib and the ink. At any other angle than on top there is a clear gap. I guess that is a small price to pay for a backlight but is it one I can get over?
@@michaelwelsh6969 I ended up returning the Note Air 2 Plus and kept the Remarkable 2. I find the Remarkable 2 to be convenient and easy for taking notes and journaling. I'm not happy about the absence of a backlight, but its simplicity and the tactile feel of writing on it prevalied over the NA2. Would be my luck that they come out with a new Remarkable soon, but i doubt it. Good luck!
@@michaelwelsh6969 Very cool! Like I said, i and am bummed that the Remarkable 2 does not have a lighter screen; i also don't like the absence of some kind of backlight. But, at the end of the day, there is a simplicity to it and a tactile perfection in terms of the writing experience that, to me, beat out both the Supernote and the NA2. I don't think a new Remarkable will come out anytime soon from what i've read, so its the best for now. And its very handy as a notetaking device. Best!
Thanks for your amazing videos. My main use case is reading PDF textbooks for my masters program, so I went with the Boox Note Air 2 Plus. I'm tech savvy and knew what I was getting into thanks to you and Kit Betts-Masters, but wow....the UI is bad. I think you have navigational muscle memory that is helping to smooth out the roughest edges. I found the UI to be so unintuitive and kludgy, complete with inconsistent behavior and unhelpful error messages. After about 4 hours of tinkering with it I've made enough progress to feel like it will be able to handle my unweildy PDFs, but I'm kind of sad about having to keep it. I think the Supernote A5X would be a better user experience, but I'm not confident their PDF viewing options are robust enough to make my small-print textbooks readable. The hardware is nice and I can see it has a very powerful potential, but they desperately need a strong UI designer. (And omg why is the charging port on the only edge that's blocked in the case?????)
Your last sentence answers a question I had about why the device wouldn't charge with the case on - I'm considering (if I get it) to just Dremel a hole in the case itself - not worried about having the port exposed because I use magnetic charging adapters, which cover it up
@@blakemccorkle18 Yes, you could Dremel a hole in the case, though I think the hole would fray eventually. But over time, that could happen on the other high-contact areas of the case anyway, so you might as well :)
Hey! I’ve an extremely important question and would be great if you can respond asap. I’ve serious visibility issues and in order to avoid eye strain I bought the Note Air 2 Plus. However, as you said in the review, despite having the same hardware as Note Air 2, the writing latency is not the same. Has this changed since you released this video ? If you have not conducted the DESTA test again - could you please do it ? I don’t have the Note Air 2 so I can’t compare.
As I mention in the videos, those are review loan units, which means that I get them for a limited period of time to test them and review them, and then I send them further on. So I can't do that testing, as I don't have either of the 2 devices you mentioned.
Hi again, i have one question, how do i get my reading notes/marks into the pushboox reading notes? My notes are there but not the reading notes which i take reading ebboks in the neo reader. Thank you.
No I don't, but what you do get is residue from the pen nib. So just use a dry microfiber cloth and simply wipe the screen surface, gently, don't press hard on the screen, and you'll see those traces disappear :)
@@MyDeepGuide that’d be awesome! I should probably wait a bit then. I’ve heard conflicting reports, some people saying they’ve released a lot of models this year and won’t release new ones.
That's possible too, but they tend to release at least one new model in Q1, then a new armada in Q4. We'll see. Either way, you'll also have Black Friday discounts, so, something to keep in mind.
Μπορούμε να βλέπουμε τις σημειώσεις που κάνουμε σε ένα αρχείο pdf, όταν το μεταφέρουμε σε ένα pc? Can we see the notes we make in a pdf file when we transfer it to a pc?
How is the reading experience when compared to PocketBook 1040 InkPad X? I heard that the Boox Air screen has slightly less contrast and is slightly more blurry because of an extra layer.
In my experience, I don't really notice it unless I really look for it and compare side by side with an ips screen like an iPad. It is slightly less clear than a smaller form factor like the Kindle due to size, but the ppi is very usable and clear to me. If I had to make an analogy, it's like comparing 1080p and 4k on a 24" monitor. Is 4k clearer? Yes. Is it worth getting 4k over 1080p? In 99.999% of the cases, no, 1080 is perfectly usable. Hope that helps.
Very useful and insightful, thank you! Re the lack of a battery port hole in the cover, does the unit generate much heat when charging? It may be better for the long term life of the device to not trap heat as it charges. Or it may not make any difference and this was a missed opportunity. :)
Few thoughts the remarkable 2 is $2.99 don’t forget that includes coverage on the tablet in case it stops working. Also the play store on the plus without the aggravation of set up is worth it.
What subscription. I bought this today and I see nothing to subscribe to? I upped the refresh rate but there is so much lag i feel like I am using a computer on dialup in the 1990s. The writing is so much better on the Kindle Scribe and KOBO Elipsa
Can you please link to the D.E.S.T.A. results table? P.S. What does D.E.S.T.A. stand for? I assumed it is some standardizations institute and they tested the latencies but I may be wrong.
DESTA is my own test that I devised to measure the writing latency on different devices with a high degree of accuracy, and since its conception it's results have actually been confirmed by proper lab tests, which makes me quite happy that my little DESTA is doing such a reliable job :) You can find out more about it here th-cam.com/video/m6e2YxmTGXU/w-d-xo.html
I’m assuming most people would say don’t bother upgrading if you have the Note Air 2 but otherwise pay the slight extra and get the Plus over the Air 2? I bought the Air 2 just two months before the Plus and wish I hadn’t so I could have the Plus but I can’t see any point in replacing my Air 2 with the Plus - after all, as you suggest - we may have a Plus 2 before the year is out!
I think if you already like using the device you own then there's no reason to get anything new unless that one breaks or something. Even if "better" versions come out, does it really matter if you don't dislike the one you have? RN I'm torn between the note air 2 and the nova. I WANT the air 2, but I don't know if I realistically need all of those features even if they are very appealing
Thanks for this amazing review. I know it is possible to sync google drive on the device. It is possible to write on the PDFs downloaded and sync them back to google drive? Thanks
Handwriting synchronization is only possible if you use a Boox account. If you are synchronizing on Google Drive, then the only way to do it is to export the annotated document and synchronize it. This can be done as an automatic thing, by enabling the option that the device exports the document to a specific location automatically, each time the document is closed. However, you have to ensure that you trigger the synchronization, as it will not happen automatically.
Thank you so much for your prompt response Vlad, I have still to purchase the device but making sure it is easy enough to use with google drive. I have tried good notes with google drive and the synchronisation is awful,
You make this mistake in many of your videos, so my OCD forces me to correct you: "Wacom layer" does NOT add its layer on the TOP of a screen. Just search for some disassembly videos of Wacom tablets: this layer is UNDERNEATH of the screen, it consists of simple flat coils, either made from a wire, or PCB-printed. These coils interact inductively with a coil inside of a pen, thus there is no need to place them on top of the screen - the electromagnetic induction works OK through the screen... I don't mean to be rude BTW, really like your videos and your thorough testing approach.;)
@@MyDeepGuide great. Thank you for the reply. PDF templates are what I use also but wasn’t sure if there was a nifty app out there for it you were using. Awesome.
It can if you use a monitor app, such as SpaceDesk or SuperMonitor. But it really depends on what you'll use it for, but technically, with those apps, it can.
@@MyDeepGuide Thanks a lot for the reply! Has anyone else here had an improved latency experience after the update for the Note Air 2 Plus update that improved the latency on the non-Plus Note Air 2?
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Thank you for the review. I think I'm going to wait for the Boox Note Air 3 to replace my Kobo Elipsa. I guess the Air 3 will be released early next year.
It isn't tilt sensitive, it's pressure sensitive. Yes you can draw, but the brushes aren't really great for such use. Remarkable brushes are far better for drawing, plus it has software tilt sensitivity for the pencil brush which produces very nice results.
Nope. Just pressure sensitive. And don't even figure it registers so many levels as a Wacom with Photoshop (namely yes, they there are the same 4096 pressure levels, but due to software restrictions is not that noticeable). It's an eNote, not a drawing tablet. Can you draw? Definitely yes. Half as good as a dedicated device? Not at all, by a large margin.
Something I would really like to have is a way to customise the floating toolbar of the note-taking app with a button to rename the note file. For me who is always using the compact toolbar it is quite annoying that I have to switch back-and-forth between the two modes to name my note every time I create a new note. Thanks for this amazing review!
Only if you care about the improved ghosting and speed of the Ultra. Otherwise, this is an excellent device, that in some ways I actually prefer over the Ultra.
I have a Kobo Sage and my big problem is that when I take notes or underline on a book, if I put my hand on the screen the device performs actions. With my friend's Mate-book this doesn't happen. He has the ability to put the book in the notes and can touch it with his hands, without the device inadvertently performing any action, such as turning pages or zooming. I would like you to address this topic in your reviews!
hi, thanks for your review. I need an writing ink tab for " la rentrée" (September class begining in France). I'm currently watching a lot aif revew and i'm overwelmed now🙃🤪 Far as I know : 1. The remarkable is a no for me because of their trappung subspcrition system. 2. the supernote look good but very prycey and only 32gb storage with no sd. 3 so I'm thinking about the book
Technically you can install it. Realistically use it, no, because it's not optimized to run efficiently on an e-Ink device, and therefore will have horrible lag when writing. So, in short, yes you can, but don't.
I am in the UK and I don't understand why it's difficult to order this device. Everytime they talk about tariffs and VAT. How's it different from other items? Poor marketing.
Well, since UK left the EU, now everything coming into UK, that's not coming from UK is being imported into your country and as such carries import tax that the buyer must pay. Since Boox doesn't have a UK store, and the closest one is the EU store, that means that you would still end up importing it into the UK. Try and find a UK electronics store that sells eReader devices and they might have Boox devices there, and since that is a local store, then the tax will be included in the price you pay at that store. I don't think that any marketing (good or bad) has anything to do with international import regulations, so that part I don't agree with.
I’m here to see why I would buy this over an iPad mini…. Someone suggested this because I’m looking to buy my son a device to help at school. This is as expensive as an iPad. Maybe I’m not understanding what this is or it’s purpose?
Users complain about the swollen battery, others had to struggle as hell with customer service to return it so it seems a lot could be added to this in-depth review.
@@MyDeepGuide I've read about the NA2 and NA2+ that I was about to buy: numerous comments on various website mention this and also the cracks that appear on the screen (fragile aluminium+glass) for no reason but to be honest I've read that for RM2 too. I would advise potential buyers to browse Reddit with keywords "NA2 cracks" and "swollen batteries" this is mindblowing. Some users say it concerns all Boox products but I can't confirm. I may still buy this product, especially in Europe where we have the 2 years warranty. But it's definitely something to factor in: some of the buyers WILL have to deal with their awful customer service: read the GCU people, fees may apply! (thanks for your test btw, I don't mean to be rude)
There's nothing rude about sharing important information about a product people might buy :) So I thank you for that :) I personally have never experienced any of the above mentioned issues, and I've been using Boox products for years, but that doesn't mean that there aren't going to be cases of proper or improper use that might lead to issues. Typical case of improper use would be forcing the battery into a state of rapid discharge and charge at the same time (for example, using it as an external screen, while having it plugged to a fast charger). That is a sure way to kill any battery on any device, as it is simply killing it with overheating. A battery destroyed in that way will swell up and that might cause it to crack the screen. But again, this will be true for any battery and any device, and as you mentioned, it happens far more frequently with the Remarkable 2. Metal chassis are not flexible, so in the case of a battery swelling up, if it can't move the chassis, then the screen will take the brunt of the pressure and will crack. This risk is significantly lower on devices with plastic type of construction, like the Suprenote A5X. As for shipping, I have heard a complaint that the user had to send the unit with a damaged battery via a ship (which takes a long time, naturally), which is perfectly normal, as it is illegal to board defective batteries onto airplanes since the whole exploding Samsung smartphones fiasco. So that's and international safety shipping regulation that has nothing to do with a specific company. As for return conditions, well, yes, obviously people need to read conditions, and again, I don't see it how is it a strike against the company if a user doesn't read conditions that are marked very clearly when purchasing a device? There has to be at least a shred of responsibility on the buyers shoulders, and these things are clearly, at least for me, a buyer responsibility, as everything is clearly marked when purchasing a device. I would understand the complaint if the information was convoluted or hidden, or obstructed (like it was with Remarkable 2 marketing Connect features without mentioning that those features required a paid Connect subscription, for example), but this is not the case here. I do understand the disappointment, I really do, but failed units happen all of the time in all areas, for example, I am now in week 7 of waiting for a replacement guitar to arrive, because the initial unit I purchased developed factory defects. But do I blame the factory, the brand or the store that sold it to me? No, because this stuff happens all of the time in all areas. So, things like this suck, I totally agree, but are normal in today's world and are not brand specific.
USA is free shipping but you are taxed I just bought the new air plus bundle $604 shipped $39.55 were taxes. Air 2 , two covers , two pens, extra tips & free pen bag.
@Michele Hofmann Hello, as suggested, please go to the MDO playlist (you can find the link to it in the video description) and then follow the Installation Instructions Video first. After that I suggest that you watch the Commonly Asked Questions video, then the MDO 2022 video, and then the Tips & Tricks and the End Of Year And Backup Practices. After all of that, you should be more than set to enjoy MDO on your device :)
I hate the location of the USB-C port. Why place it so it's hidden by the spine of the case? You can't charge it while in the case. Stupid design. Locating the port on an other edge would have made much more sense. Do you think the Ultra is significantly better than the Note Air2?
@@MyDeepGuide it is really odd that a “plus” device which supposed to be better has worse pen latency which is the key characteristic. Thank you for your guide, though! The deepest guide out there.
Beware of the magnets of the case. If you have your note air taken out of your case ( because of the pen holder while writing) and it is partly lying on top of the case, some parts of the screen doesn't react anymore. The non reacting spot was a circle.
Hi! Great video. I've been looking at one of these devices to specifically write novels, for the purpose of protecting my eyes when spending long periods of time using it. plus, I love reading my kindle, it's so much more authentic than reading books on android in colour. just love the paper style screen. My question is, would this device lag when scrolling through large word documents? I totally understand how the tech isn't as fast as modern smart phones and tabs, but is there a lag that will really cause my flow to be ruined when having to scroll many pages. thank you!!
Some issues I've found: Typing into the Notes app, hardly works at all. It is incredibly slow and error prone. This was solved by switching off predictive text and another feature, and the typed text is a useless .PDF or .PNG file. Why? Utterly stupid. Sending books from my Android tablet is via WiFi and a bit clunky t.b.h. I had to download Simple Text Edit from the Google Play to reliably type text as a .txt file. Then, sending the file to the same Android device was by Blutooth. Bonkers or what? It should be send AND receive the same way: WiFi or Blutooth. Lastly, it did not connect to my computer via the USB cable. Again, why? This is 2022, not 1992.
Speed is due to refresh mode, switch to A2 mode, and while you'll have more ghosting, for text typing, it is a far better experience. You can share files any way you want, email, cloud service, or Boox service, the choice is yours, you just need to learn how to do it properly and to find your own preferred workflow. USB connectivity works, but you need to enable File Transfer USB connectivity mode, as on any other Android device from the notifications, as the default is charge only, which is default on majority of Android devices. All of the issues you mentioned are not issues themselves, but are a reflection of what I mean when I say that there is a steep learning curve and that Boox devices require time, patience and actual effort to learn how to use them as a tool. As such, they will not be a fit for everyone. If it was 1992 it would more likely be a parallel or a serial port, rather than USB port, as it didn't exist back then, huh. I'm getting older, that was 30 years ago and I remember it... Damn :/ Anyway, now you damn kids, get off my lawn, or I'll bore you with pre-sound card PC gaming experience stories!
You do know that you can use the timestamps chapters to skip over the sections that don't interest you personally, or is that something beyond your capacity? Also, it is quite arrogant to assume that your personal priorities and needs coincide with other's to such a degree to write "we" instead of "I" or "me". If you are not interested in a topic, skip a chapter. If you don't like my work, skip the video or the entire channel. Internet is a big place, but don't whine about it.
@@MyDeepGuide your channel will grow by leaps and bounds by attacking the very people that watch your videos. The comments section is exactly that ... a place where viewers can leave THEIR comments NOT what you want them to leave.
Timestamps are there for the viewer to decide how to navigate the video, according to their individual interests. Your individual needs are your own and you can't say "we want" for something you want and not expect to be called out on it. Some people (other than yourself, I know it's a hard concept to grasp for you, apparently, but other people do exist with interests that don't coincide with your own) are interested and find the information about the cover, for example, quite important. So again, if you don't like a video or a channel, don't whine about it, simply move on. It's really quite simple, internet is a big place, and I'm sure you'll find a place more to your liking, so do feel free to explore :) As for comments, well yes, you are free to leave a comment, of course, but then other people, myself included get to respond to your comment. That's how this stuff works. Again, quite simple :)
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Excellent review. Very detailed and honest. I wish more reviewers would go into as much detail when reviewing a product. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this.
Even in June of 2023, I'm still stuck deciding between the Note Air 2 plus and the A5x.
Price isn't a factor, and I don't care about color. I'm planning on using the device primarily for note taking during meetings, as well as realtime screen shares through zoom like a remote whiteboard.
My only real thought on going with the Boox is that it may be easier to get my meeting notes OUT of it, and into my computer / cloud where it can be reviewed and sent out to others.
I’d love for you to do a comprehensive video on the Boox software specifically on using the handwriting to text conversion feature. I have a Boox Max Lumi 2 and use the conversion tool that comes with the Boox’s original note taking app and although it sometimes works well, it is generally horrific… for example, it will convert the words accurately and then mix the order up, it doesn’t carry over the format of paragraph style you write in and I can go on and on. Am I missing something? If you already have a video on how to use their handwriting to text conversion feature or how to make it a more pleasant experience, please provide a link. Other than that, keep up the good work.
Nice, i got my 2 Plus one week ago and i love it so far, i am not done testing all features , but so far so good.
i wish there was a nice cover for it, i don’t like the new orange one.
@@benjaminheil2864 I got genuine leather combo case for Nova Air + Note Air2 Plus. i.etsystatic.com/icm/fb281c/460662151/icm_fullxfull.460662151_4gvagl3j7668w48koccw.jpg?version=0
@@benjaminheil2864 I thought the same at first but now It's growing on me. Not so gaudy in the hands.
@@alexjohnsonjordan1331 hi Alex, thanks for the input, i maybe i should give it a try.
@@benjaminheil2864 can you also post video review of plus?
Hi, as a non-native English speaker, I set the playback speed to 75 percent of normal speed and turned on the subtitles.
From this moment on, watching the tutorial video was nothing but pure pleasure.
The way you speak is very understandable and calm (maybe the reduced speed? :), I didn't even need to pause once to read the subtitles, which happens in many other videos (not yours).
I liked the thoroughness in the description throughout the review, and especially your ability to highlight and convey the nuances, even the most subtle.
Just yesterday I received the Note 2 Plus and haven't opened it yet. Now I feel more confident, when I know what to expect, and how to work with it.
Thank you!
I am very happy to hear that it helps :)
Completely agree that you need to give it time to adapt to. This was my first e-ink tablet and I was really excited to incorporate it into my daily work flow and ditch the multiple notepads and journals that cluttered my desk. I am immediately fell in love with the writing experience, but learning to navigate took a lot of time. I still struggle with sharing and syncing notes and using the Boox app to transfer files, but the overall practicality of organizing meeting notes has been great. The battery is amazing. Voja do you know if you can copy/paste note pages from one folder to another? I can use the lasso tool to move content within a notebook, but have not had luck going between two different notebooks. Thanks
Yes, you can. You can also copy by using the share function, to share to another notebook. You can use the insert function. The last update has really introduced some great new functions.
Hvala na odličnom prikazu. Obzirom da sam skoro postao vlasnik NA2 ovaj prikaz mi je jako značajan. Ne znam za NA2+ ali NA2 je fantastičan uređaj i potpzno se slažem sa Vašom konstatacijom.
Primetio sam da je ovih dana poplava e-paper uređaja različitih proizvođača (i to brendiranih). Rekao bih da sve više se nude kolor e-paper uređaji. Možda bi bilo interesantno da se napravi neki pregled šta se sve novo od ovih uređaja pojavilo na tržištu u poslednjih 6 meseci.
Sa željom da nastavite sa izvanrednim prikazima puno Vas pozdravljam.
your videos Sir are simply the best for e-ink devices
Hello Voja! This is a great review!
I wonder note air 2 plus still available in the market?
Hi Voya, I absolutely adore your reviews (including this one 😄). You're my go-to-guy to get the best and most honest reviews of e-ink devices. That's why I was wondering whether you're planning to do reviews on e-ink smartphones anytime soon (hisense, facenote, maybe lightphone...). I'm really planning on buying one but would LOVE to hear your opinions, either before or after I'd buy one ☺
I've been seeing your videos every day for a month. It is a pleasure to listen to you and I say thanks! I evaluated my needs and finally bought the Onyx Boox Note Air 2 Plus from the Good E-Reader store. It's a shame that I have to report them, as they are very slow in processing the order. They replied me today, after a week, saying that they still have to send due to many volumes to be processed... So bad.
Thank you very much! I'm sorry to hear about your experience, but in future, and if you can, cancel your order with them and get it from someplace else, as their service quality remains low, in case you ever need some kind of support.
@@MyDeepGuide Thanks for your reply, I really appreciate it. I'll wait for the beginning of next week, after which I'll try to cancel the order. In any case, I'll never buy from them again...
Hello Voja, just for the record, still no changes, always in a state of processing, they always answer me with vague questions, bouncing me from day to day. I have requested my money back and I'm waiting for answers from their billing department. Embarrassing. I report Good E-Reader and someone do something. Thanks for your time and your incredible dedication. Keep it up, you are great.
It ended that I ordered an Onyx Boox Note Air 2 Plus and got an Onyx Boox Note Air 2 (therefore paid $ 20.00 more). Eighteen days after placed the order. With € 88.31 in customs fees that I had to pay on delivery, without any previous communication when I ordered it. Rude customer service, they always give unclear answers. Don't buy from Good E-Reader, ever.
Amazing review! Thank you for making it! Have you tried Microsoft OneNote on it? If so how does does it work on it, how does the text recognition work of your writing work on it?
Thanks Voja for the fantastic review, the PC case is available in the bundle from EU. I am a bit concerned by the bigger latency and the freezing screen issues, its supposedly just an AIR 2 plus a bigger battery but... there is definitely something strange about those two issues been on one device and not on the other.
Hello Vojislav,
Extremely enjoyable content as always, I have a question: are you able to "index" your writing? as an example to write something and refer to a special part of your writing?
Hi! I just bought Note air 2 plus and face strange issue. When I work with docx file (so not PDF) and add my annotations there is a problem to export them to my computer. When I reopen file on boox I can easily see my comments and continue annotating, but when I export file to computer my annotations disappear. Probably it's because docx is not supported (?). Is there any way to save docx file as pdf on boox? If yes, how?
Got one recently after watching your reviews, my thoughs on the Note Air 2 Plus are:
Size, shape and weight are a bit uncomfortable to hold, especially compared to my reference paperwhite 6.8". Display is good, but side to side the Kindle is nicer to look at.
As for the good parts, well the size makes everything easier to read, and it's really pretty, pleasant metal to touch.
Writing, I don't intend to do much but it's good enough for me to write things down quickly. Full Android ecosystem.
Neoreader is a little tough to navigate, but the customization is incredible. Especially underrated is the reflow option which makes full size PDFs perfectly readable, with minimal formatting issues. I'm actually shocked how well it works. Speaker is terrible but it's decent enough to play a podcast or radio so no complaints
Overall very good first impressions, it will be worth the price unless it starts having defects.
Voja - amazing review! I bought this device and I am very happy. I also bought the Lamy EMR pen based on your review of various stylus’. However, I cannot turn on the eraser function by pressing the button on the pen. Is this an issue with the device or the stylus? Any idea? Also - do you know a way to add bookmarks (not tags) in Notes in NA2P?
Hi Voja, I have been enjoying your content and binging much of it as I decide which enote device to purchase. One thing that does seem to be missing is a deep guide to the fujitsu quaderno. It would be nice to see how these devices hold up and how the differ from each other (Sony DPT, Mooink, Quaderno Gen 1, Gen2) seeing as they all share very similar roots. Just a suggestions, thanks for another great review.
I was really loving the Remarkable 2 but the Boox is starting to grow on me, plus most comments I've seen with people that used both devices say that Boox totally surpasses Remarkable. Based on your review the Boox seems to be more valuable in terms of apps and capability
Yeah, I cannot recommend the reMarkable 2 anyone because of the Connect Plan. From what I understand is, once I cancel the plan, or never sign up for one, all I get is local storage and usage. I lose the ability to do screenshare, using the desktop app to upload/export documents. I don't care about Cloud Sync or any of that hoopla.
If I'm wrong, please correct me.
@@PhilipDudley3 I have no idea if you're right or wrong. But I recently discovered Supernote A5X which actually seems to be getting a lot of great reviews when compared to Boox and Remarkable. I actually prefer the Supernote because it has a lot of small important capabilities. Haven't purchased it but watched several reviews and think it would be the best fit for me. Not sure if it screen shares but I imagine that it would, they seemed to really hit the nail on the head with Supernote. Check it out.
It seems reMarkable has lowered their Connect plan prices and also made all the Paid features available for non-paid customers.
@@PhilipDudley3 have you looked into the Supernote Air A5X, it actually seems superior to both Boox and Remarkable. I'd personally go with Supernote, it has so many useful capabilities that the other tablets lack
@@Max-qi3hg that's true but paper doesn't have a backlight and humans figured out a way to utilize paper for years. Lol Get a lamp maybe?
Is there an improvement on Evernote or Onenote usage? is it still bad (like in the note air 2)?
I know this comment is a while old, but just in case anybody still wondering, Onenote works very well. Onyx have optimized the Handwriting so that you write directly onto the screen with no lag. Then, once you stop writing it refreshes onto the Onenote page. It sounds weird, but it's very usable. Not as good as Samsung note series, but good enough - Onenote is one of the main reasons I got this tablet, and I'm happy using it daily.
@@wilsoncj did it use to be laggy on onenote? I'm buying this next week
Thanks for the review. I just ordered the note air 2 plus and the case. The remarkable reminds me of a blackberry, a great device but it’s limit to open itself up to the flexibility of android ecosystem until it was too late led to its demise..
Is that good for drawings? I am a kitchen designer and I was thinking about getting one of that for when I go to customer's houses for measurements, so I could use it as a sketchbook. Would this work well for it?
Thank you for watching! Well, yes, most definitely it would work, but you may want to consider a smaller format, like the Nova Air 1 (yes, 1, not 2 nor Nova Air C), or Supernote A6X, or even Mobiscribe Origin. Since you will be using it on site, portability is something that will be important (I assume) and while the Note Air 2 i portable, it's still a 10.3" device.
Then again, if you need the screen real estate for the sketches, then that large format is the benefit, and you may want to check the Supernote A6X as well. Remarkable 2 would fit the bill very well here, except that it is a very fragile device, so that should be kept in mind.
I would personally go for a plastic device because they are lighter and less fragile than the metal+glass combinations.
Helpful review as always! Also, a happy user of MDO here! It's very very useful; Voja put a ton of work into it, it's well worth the cost.
Hi, you've been so helpful in teaching me about the boox devices that I've decided on a note air 2 over the 5. However, I will be using it to take notes primarily and I noticed the recording function of the notes in this video, as you said, is not super functional. Is this the same on the note air 2? I'm trying to currently decide between note air 2 and the note air 2 plus. I don't remember that happening in the comparison video between the note 5 and the best 10inch after a year. Also is the audio recording different from the video recording that was shown? I was really excited about being able to hear audio alongside the notes.
Hello, Thank you sir you all your hard work! I have watched the majority of your videos. I have a question here. when I play back the recordings from The onyx boox - there is static on the background. Is there a fix - the gain of the Mic is set to high and I want to find a way to fix it. Or...if my device faulty? Thanks!
Hi Voja, love your channel!! Incredible and generous service you provide! Any updated link to the HP nibs? Or an alternative? I can't find them anywhere. Also which writing surface did you apply. It seems the links are outdated.
Also another tip - the included pen is absolute rubbish. I've lost it and I don't care. I've gotten the Wacom One pen which provides a much better gradation of the line thickness than other pens I've tried - I can really recommend it if writing comfort and precision is important to you. It's not magnetic, but I keep it stuck underneath the strap I mentioned in the comment below. It also has an eraser button on the pen which is easy to reach and easy to find with your finger.
That bright orange cover stands out too much for me. A ginger beard is orange enough...
One user features i was wondering if available within the boox software is if you could:
*create heading/subheadings (for things like story writing/typing),
*mark a word/area of pg to to hyperlink to either another page within the file/or an external source
Thanks Vajo for an excellent review. I have a question for your advise please: for my use case, I am reading a great deal of A4 books and papers in PDF. Is the Boox Note Air 2 Plus suitable for this sort of reading?
Note that I have one of those now and I see ghosting on your screen when you are doing the Value for the Money section. That indicates to me you have it in a faster refresh mode. Note that the ghosting drove me nuts on anything other than normal mode. I've never seen any issues while in normal mode.
Hi Voja! I'm a tad flummoxed. In the Note Air 2 review you stated the battery, without the front-light, should last over 100 hours. In this review you state the Note Air 2 Plus will last 80 hours under the same conditions. Why is that? Shouldn't the Plus last quite a bit longer given it's battery capacity?
Yes it should, but it doesn't which was confusing to me as well, as there are some inconsistencies with the larger battery on the plus. This is why I generally steer people towards the Note Air 2, not the Plus, as you will get the same device, and in certain areas better performance than on the plus version, for less money.
@@MyDeepGuide How bizarre. Thank you for the clarification!
Great review! And great content as always. I have the Remarkable 2 and the Boox Note Air 2 Plus and debating whether to return one (and if, so which). I like the writing experience of the the Remarkable better, but its lack of any kind of light is not helpful. I guess i could get a clip on light as you've recommended (and thank you). The Boox as a note taking device is easier for me to see, but has a more complicated user interface for my purposes and the writing experience is not as good as the Remarkable. I wonder which you might keep?....(I also tried the Supernote, but did not like the lack of a light and the writing experience.). thank you again! Don
What did you choose? I am in the same predicament... The thing that bugs me so much about the NA2+ is the gap between the nib and the ink. At any other angle than on top there is a clear gap. I guess that is a small price to pay for a backlight but is it one I can get over?
@@michaelwelsh6969 I ended up returning the Note Air 2 Plus and kept the Remarkable 2. I find the Remarkable 2 to be convenient and easy for taking notes and journaling. I'm not happy about the absence of a backlight, but its simplicity and the tactile feel of writing on it prevalied over the NA2. Would be my luck that they come out with a new Remarkable soon, but i doubt it. Good luck!
Thank you@@MrDcrules You have made up my mind... NA2 Plus has been returned! There is just something so nice about the RM2...
@@michaelwelsh6969 Very cool! Like I said, i and am bummed that the Remarkable 2 does not have a lighter screen; i also don't like the absence of some kind of backlight. But, at the end of the day, there is a simplicity to it and a tactile perfection in terms of the writing experience that, to me, beat out both the Supernote and the NA2. I don't think a new Remarkable will come out anytime soon from what i've read, so its the best for now. And its very handy as a notetaking device. Best!
Thanks for your amazing videos. My main use case is reading PDF textbooks for my masters program, so I went with the Boox Note Air 2 Plus. I'm tech savvy and knew what I was getting into thanks to you and Kit Betts-Masters, but wow....the UI is bad. I think you have navigational muscle memory that is helping to smooth out the roughest edges. I found the UI to be so unintuitive and kludgy, complete with inconsistent behavior and unhelpful error messages. After about 4 hours of tinkering with it I've made enough progress to feel like it will be able to handle my unweildy PDFs, but I'm kind of sad about having to keep it. I think the Supernote A5X would be a better user experience, but I'm not confident their PDF viewing options are robust enough to make my small-print textbooks readable. The hardware is nice and I can see it has a very powerful potential, but they desperately need a strong UI designer. (And omg why is the charging port on the only edge that's blocked in the case?????)
Your last sentence answers a question I had about why the device wouldn't charge with the case on - I'm considering (if I get it) to just Dremel a hole in the case itself - not worried about having the port exposed because I use magnetic charging adapters, which cover it up
@@blakemccorkle18 Yes, you could Dremel a hole in the case, though I think the hole would fray eventually. But over time, that could happen on the other high-contact areas of the case anyway, so you might as well :)
Voja,do the magnetic case interefer on screen when you write ?
Nice and thorough review + ❤for Beato book ;)
Is it possible to use a USB-c hub with pass through to charge the device while using a USB keyboard?
Amazing video, as usual.
Can you rotate Boox Note Air/ Plus/ to have that bezel/frame with BOOX write on the right? Asking because i'm left handed.
Yes, it's been shown and mentioned in the video several times.
Hey! I’ve an extremely important question and would be great if you can respond asap. I’ve serious visibility issues and in order to avoid eye strain I bought the Note Air 2 Plus. However, as you said in the review, despite having the same hardware as Note Air 2, the writing latency is not the same. Has this changed since you released this video ? If you have not conducted the DESTA test again - could you please do it ? I don’t have the Note Air 2 so I can’t compare.
As I mention in the videos, those are review loan units, which means that I get them for a limited period of time to test them and review them, and then I send them further on. So I can't do that testing, as I don't have either of the 2 devices you mentioned.
Hi again, i have one question, how do i get my reading notes/marks into the pushboox reading notes? My notes are there but not the reading notes which i take reading ebboks in the neo reader. Thank you.
Curious ... do you get scratches on the screen after writing on it? Do we need additional screen protector?
No I don't, but what you do get is residue from the pen nib. So just use a dry microfiber cloth and simply wipe the screen surface, gently, don't press hard on the screen, and you'll see those traces disappear :)
Great review! Can we expect a new model this fall? Or perhaps a new 13.3in tablet.
I don't know, but of they follow their usual pattern, then we'll probably see some new models soon. I keep hoping for Max Air...
@@MyDeepGuide that’d be awesome! I should probably wait a bit then. I’ve heard conflicting reports, some people saying they’ve released a lot of models this year and won’t release new ones.
That's possible too, but they tend to release at least one new model in Q1, then a new armada in Q4. We'll see. Either way, you'll also have Black Friday discounts, so, something to keep in mind.
Μπορούμε να βλέπουμε τις σημειώσεις που κάνουμε σε ένα αρχείο pdf, όταν το μεταφέρουμε σε ένα pc? Can we see the notes we make in a pdf file when we transfer it to a pc?
Yes.
I'm disappointed that none of the Note Air cases allow you to charge the device while the cover is closed.
Yupps. As the 3rd iteration, they should have gotten that one sorted.
Time to use a hole puncher I guess :D
just cut a hole in the cover
But you can buy cheaper and perhaps better non-Boox cases that allow for charging (and also landscape reading mode!).
What? So wait, if you plug them in, they just don't charge?
How is the reading experience when compared to PocketBook 1040 InkPad X? I heard that the Boox Air screen has slightly less contrast and is slightly more blurry because of an extra layer.
In my experience, I don't really notice it unless I really look for it and compare side by side with an ips screen like an iPad. It is slightly less clear than a smaller form factor like the Kindle due to size, but the ppi is very usable and clear to me.
If I had to make an analogy, it's like comparing 1080p and 4k on a 24" monitor. Is 4k clearer? Yes. Is it worth getting 4k over 1080p? In 99.999% of the cases, no, 1080 is perfectly usable.
Hope that helps.
@@JohnDoe-lp1ec Thanks! I am a bit worried because I plan to spend many hours reading with the device. I don't expect to write a lot.
Very useful and insightful, thank you! Re the lack of a battery port hole in the cover, does the unit generate much heat when charging? It may be better for the long term life of the device to not trap heat as it charges. Or it may not make any difference and this was a missed opportunity. :)
Nah, hardly any heat while charging.
Few thoughts the remarkable 2 is $2.99 don’t forget that includes coverage on the tablet in case it stops working. Also the play store on the plus without the aggravation of set up is worth it.
Extremely enjoyable content as always :) this device seems really good, but costs really a bit much for me.
Friend, in Russia the official price is more than $ 900, that's expensive!
What subscription. I bought this today and I see nothing to subscribe to? I upped the refresh rate but there is so much lag i feel like I am using a computer on dialup in the 1990s. The writing is so much better on the Kindle Scribe and KOBO Elipsa
Can you please link to the D.E.S.T.A. results table?
P.S. What does D.E.S.T.A. stand for? I assumed it is some standardizations institute and they tested the latencies but I may be wrong.
DESTA is my own test that I devised to measure the writing latency on different devices with a high degree of accuracy, and since its conception it's results have actually been confirmed by proper lab tests, which makes me quite happy that my little DESTA is doing such a reliable job :) You can find out more about it here
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@@MyDeepGuide Thank you so much!
I’m assuming most people would say don’t bother upgrading if you have the Note Air 2 but otherwise pay the slight extra and get the Plus over the Air 2? I bought the Air 2 just two months before the Plus and wish I hadn’t so I could have the Plus but I can’t see any point in replacing my Air 2 with the Plus - after all, as you suggest - we may have a Plus 2 before the year is out!
I think if you already like using the device you own then there's no reason to get anything new unless that one breaks or something. Even if "better" versions come out, does it really matter if you don't dislike the one you have?
RN I'm torn between the note air 2 and the nova. I WANT the air 2, but I don't know if I realistically need all of those features even if they are very appealing
Thanks for this amazing review. I know it is possible to sync google drive on the device. It is possible to write on the PDFs downloaded and sync them back to google drive? Thanks
Handwriting synchronization is only possible if you use a Boox account. If you are synchronizing on Google Drive, then the only way to do it is to export the annotated document and synchronize it. This can be done as an automatic thing, by enabling the option that the device exports the document to a specific location automatically, each time the document is closed. However, you have to ensure that you trigger the synchronization, as it will not happen automatically.
Thank you so much for your prompt response Vlad, I have still to purchase the device but making sure it is easy enough to use with google drive. I have tried good notes with google drive and the synchronisation is awful,
You make this mistake in many of your videos, so my OCD forces me to correct you: "Wacom layer" does NOT add its layer on the TOP of a screen. Just search for some disassembly videos of Wacom tablets: this layer is UNDERNEATH of the screen, it consists of simple flat coils, either made from a wire, or PCB-printed. These coils interact inductively with a coil inside of a pen, thus there is no need to place them on top of the screen - the electromagnetic induction works OK through the screen...
I don't mean to be rude BTW, really like your videos and your thorough testing approach.;)
Thank you for the clarification :)
Mobiscribe also uses sticky tape, I didn't realize that you could take it off and put it back with no problems.
what app are you using for your music notes?
I just use them as a PDF sheet.
@@MyDeepGuide great. Thank you for the reply. PDF templates are what I use also but wasn’t sure if there was a nifty app out there for it you were using. Awesome.
I thought this one could act as a secondary monitor? If it’s not this one then which one would u recommend?
It can if you use a monitor app, such as SpaceDesk or SuperMonitor. But it really depends on what you'll use it for, but technically, with those apps, it can.
Hi, is it possible to take notes directly into a document? (Would I be able to take notes into a pdf of a textbook?)
Yes, you can :)
Hey and thanks for the great and detailed reviews. I have one question, there any differences to the latency after the update?
I no longer have this device, as I receive a review unit loans for a couple of weeks to do the review, and then I send them onwards, so I don't know.
@@MyDeepGuide Thanks a lot for the reply! Has anyone else here had an improved latency experience after the update for the Note Air 2 Plus update that improved the latency on the non-Plus Note Air 2?
Thank you for the review. I think I'm going to wait for the Boox Note Air 3 to replace my Kobo Elipsa. I guess the Air 3 will be released early next year.
Is the writing tilt sensitive. So can i draw and make shadows?
It isn't tilt sensitive, it's pressure sensitive. Yes you can draw, but the brushes aren't really great for such use. Remarkable brushes are far better for drawing, plus it has software tilt sensitivity for the pencil brush which produces very nice results.
Nope. Just pressure sensitive. And don't even figure it registers so many levels as a Wacom with Photoshop (namely yes, they there are the same 4096 pressure levels, but due to software restrictions is not that noticeable). It's an eNote, not a drawing tablet. Can you draw? Definitely yes. Half as good as a dedicated device? Not at all, by a large margin.
Something I would really like to have is a way to customise the floating toolbar of the note-taking app with a button to rename the note file.
For me who is always using the compact toolbar it is quite annoying that I have to switch back-and-forth between the two modes to name my note every time I create a new note.
Thanks for this amazing review!
can it display colored images? I need it for academic reasons and alot of the figures in science articles are colored
No, as it is a monochromatic display device.
Hi, is nova air 2 still faster in writing than nova air 2 plus?
My gut tells me to buy this over the ultra. Tell me why I should not?
Only if you care about the improved ghosting and speed of the Ultra. Otherwise, this is an excellent device, that in some ways I actually prefer over the Ultra.
@@MyDeepGuide thank you for your feedback.
I have a Kobo Sage and my big problem is that when I take notes or underline on a book, if I put my hand on the screen the device performs actions. With my friend's Mate-book this doesn't happen. He has the ability to put the book in the notes and can touch it with his hands, without the device inadvertently performing any action, such as turning pages or zooming. I would like you to address this topic in your reviews!
Ok, but what does any of this have to do with the video you commented on, or the Boox Note Air 2 Plus?
Thanks.
Very nice review 👍
According to Wikipedia the two has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 while the first one had the 662. Hmm?
Is this good for musical scores?
FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND ON MY BIRTHDAY!
Happy birthday! 🎈🎉
Thanks for the review! How does it compare to the Note5?
if only there was a youtube channel where this has been answered in great detail
hi, thanks for your review.
I need an writing ink tab for " la rentrée" (September class begining in France).
I'm currently watching a lot aif revew and i'm overwelmed now🙃🤪
Far as I know :
1. The remarkable is a no for me because of their trappung subspcrition system.
2. the supernote look good but very prycey and only 32gb storage with no sd.
3 so I'm thinking about the book
ok . forget it.
I just read the review on amazon. It is catastrophic !! Look like a big problem in the software. Back to supernote🤣
Can you use Samsung Notes on this? Just out of curiosity...
Technically you can install it. Realistically use it, no, because it's not optimized to run efficiently on an e-Ink device, and therefore will have horrible lag when writing. So, in short, yes you can, but don't.
I am in the UK and I don't understand why it's difficult to order this device. Everytime they talk about tariffs and VAT. How's it different from other items? Poor marketing.
Well, since UK left the EU, now everything coming into UK, that's not coming from UK is being imported into your country and as such carries import tax that the buyer must pay. Since Boox doesn't have a UK store, and the closest one is the EU store, that means that you would still end up importing it into the UK. Try and find a UK electronics store that sells eReader devices and they might have Boox devices there, and since that is a local store, then the tax will be included in the price you pay at that store.
I don't think that any marketing (good or bad) has anything to do with international import regulations, so that part I don't agree with.
Excelente reseña!!!
Is the matt surface a screen protector or the glass itself?
It's neither. It's laminated material onto the surface of the glass.
Thanks, appreciated.
Is saving data safe on boox?
I’m here to see why I would buy this over an iPad mini…. Someone suggested this because I’m looking to buy my son a device to help at school. This is as expensive as an iPad. Maybe I’m not understanding what this is or it’s purpose?
If you are comparing an eNote device to an iPad, then you don't need an eNote device and will most likely be happier with an iPad.
Users complain about the swollen battery, others had to struggle as hell with customer service to return it so it seems a lot could be added to this in-depth review.
Are you talking about issues with this specific model or with Boox in general?
@@MyDeepGuide I've read about the NA2 and NA2+ that I was about to buy: numerous comments on various website mention this and also the cracks that appear on the screen (fragile aluminium+glass) for no reason but to be honest I've read that for RM2 too. I would advise potential buyers to browse Reddit with keywords "NA2 cracks" and "swollen batteries" this is mindblowing.
Some users say it concerns all Boox products but I can't confirm. I may still buy this product, especially in Europe where we have the 2 years warranty. But it's definitely something to factor in: some of the buyers WILL have to deal with their awful customer service: read the GCU people, fees may apply!
(thanks for your test btw, I don't mean to be rude)
There's nothing rude about sharing important information about a product people might buy :) So I thank you for that :)
I personally have never experienced any of the above mentioned issues, and I've been using Boox products for years, but that doesn't mean that there aren't going to be cases of proper or improper use that might lead to issues. Typical case of improper use would be forcing the battery into a state of rapid discharge and charge at the same time (for example, using it as an external screen, while having it plugged to a fast charger). That is a sure way to kill any battery on any device, as it is simply killing it with overheating. A battery destroyed in that way will swell up and that might cause it to crack the screen. But again, this will be true for any battery and any device, and as you mentioned, it happens far more frequently with the Remarkable 2. Metal chassis are not flexible, so in the case of a battery swelling up, if it can't move the chassis, then the screen will take the brunt of the pressure and will crack. This risk is significantly lower on devices with plastic type of construction, like the Suprenote A5X.
As for shipping, I have heard a complaint that the user had to send the unit with a damaged battery via a ship (which takes a long time, naturally), which is perfectly normal, as it is illegal to board defective batteries onto airplanes since the whole exploding Samsung smartphones fiasco. So that's and international safety shipping regulation that has nothing to do with a specific company.
As for return conditions, well, yes, obviously people need to read conditions, and again, I don't see it how is it a strike against the company if a user doesn't read conditions that are marked very clearly when purchasing a device? There has to be at least a shred of responsibility on the buyers shoulders, and these things are clearly, at least for me, a buyer responsibility, as everything is clearly marked when purchasing a device. I would understand the complaint if the information was convoluted or hidden, or obstructed (like it was with Remarkable 2 marketing Connect features without mentioning that those features required a paid Connect subscription, for example), but this is not the case here.
I do understand the disappointment, I really do, but failed units happen all of the time in all areas, for example, I am now in week 7 of waiting for a replacement guitar to arrive, because the initial unit I purchased developed factory defects. But do I blame the factory, the brand or the store that sold it to me? No, because this stuff happens all of the time in all areas. So, things like this suck, I totally agree, but are normal in today's world and are not brand specific.
USA is free shipping but you are taxed I just bought the new air plus bundle $604 shipped $39.55 were taxes. Air 2 , two covers , two pens, extra tips & free pen bag.
I just got Note 5. Love to see a comparison between Note 5 and Air Plus.
Comparison between Note 5 and Note Air 2 exists on my channel, so it would be redundant.
@@MyDeepGuide that’s fantastic. Can you send link here to it as I cannot find it.
Browsing?
This needs a higher refresh rate to make it usable for other activities than reading writing
I ordered you Planner but can not figure out how to get it on my Note Air 2 plus! Please help point me to a video. Its very complicated.
Look for the MDO playlist in this channel. It's all there.
@@alexjohnsonjordan1331 TY! I will look.
@Michele Hofmann Hello, as suggested, please go to the MDO playlist (you can find the link to it in the video description) and then follow the Installation Instructions Video first. After that I suggest that you watch the Commonly Asked Questions video, then the MDO 2022 video, and then the Tips & Tricks and the End Of Year And Backup Practices. After all of that, you should be more than set to enjoy MDO on your device :)
@@MyDeepGuide Thank you!!
Hi! Tell me, please, is it possible to put a password on the book?
Yes, but it is not an encryption, just a local password that is valid only on the device.
I hate the location of the USB-C port. Why place it so it's hidden by the spine of the case? You can't charge it while in the case. Stupid design. Locating the port on an other edge would have made much more sense.
Do you think the Ultra is significantly better than the Note Air2?
Please review Huawei Matepad Paper.
Was there a latency increase with latest updates?
I don't know, as I no longer have the device here to test.
@@MyDeepGuide it is really odd that a “plus” device which supposed to be better has worse pen latency which is the key characteristic. Thank you for your guide, though! The deepest guide out there.
Thanks Voja
Beware of the magnets of the case. If you have your note air taken out of your case ( because of the pen holder while writing) and it is partly lying on top of the case, some parts of the screen doesn't react anymore. The non reacting spot was a circle.
Hi! Great video.
I've been looking at one of these devices to specifically write novels, for the purpose of protecting my eyes when spending long periods of time using it. plus, I love reading my kindle, it's so much more authentic than reading books on android in colour. just love the paper style screen.
My question is, would this device lag when scrolling through large word documents? I totally understand how the tech isn't as fast as modern smart phones and tabs, but is there a lag that will really cause my flow to be ruined when having to scroll many pages.
thank you!!
Hit the next page button, it feels much smoother
Appreciate it.
Some issues I've found: Typing into the Notes app, hardly works at all. It is incredibly slow and error prone. This was solved by switching off predictive text and another feature, and the typed text is a useless .PDF or .PNG file. Why? Utterly stupid. Sending books from my Android tablet is via WiFi and a bit clunky t.b.h. I had to download Simple Text Edit from the Google Play to reliably type text as a .txt file. Then, sending the file to the same Android device was by Blutooth. Bonkers or what? It should be send AND receive the same way: WiFi or Blutooth. Lastly, it did not connect to my computer via the USB cable. Again, why? This is 2022, not 1992.
Speed is due to refresh mode, switch to A2 mode, and while you'll have more ghosting, for text typing, it is a far better experience.
You can share files any way you want, email, cloud service, or Boox service, the choice is yours, you just need to learn how to do it properly and to find your own preferred workflow.
USB connectivity works, but you need to enable File Transfer USB connectivity mode, as on any other Android device from the notifications, as the default is charge only, which is default on majority of Android devices.
All of the issues you mentioned are not issues themselves, but are a reflection of what I mean when I say that there is a steep learning curve and that Boox devices require time, patience and actual effort to learn how to use them as a tool. As such, they will not be a fit for everyone.
If it was 1992 it would more likely be a parallel or a serial port, rather than USB port, as it didn't exist back then, huh. I'm getting older, that was 30 years ago and I remember it... Damn :/
Anyway, now you damn kids, get off my lawn, or I'll bore you with pre-sound card PC gaming experience stories!
Please review the Fujitsu Quaderno second gen.
Yes, please review the Quaderno so we can get a sense of the competition between the two of them.
Ideal for 1.25 speed ❤
you didnt review drawing
can you please get to the UI of the product ... I mean do we really need an in depth view of the cover?
You do know that you can use the timestamps chapters to skip over the sections that don't interest you personally, or is that something beyond your capacity? Also, it is quite arrogant to assume that your personal priorities and needs coincide with other's to such a degree to write "we" instead of "I" or "me". If you are not interested in a topic, skip a chapter. If you don't like my work, skip the video or the entire channel. Internet is a big place, but don't whine about it.
@@MyDeepGuide your channel will grow by leaps and bounds by attacking the very people that watch your videos. The comments section is exactly that ... a place where viewers can leave THEIR comments NOT what you want them to leave.
Timestamps are there for the viewer to decide how to navigate the video, according to their individual interests.
Your individual needs are your own and you can't say "we want" for something you want and not expect to be called out on it. Some people (other than yourself, I know it's a hard concept to grasp for you, apparently, but other people do exist with interests that don't coincide with your own) are interested and find the information about the cover, for example, quite important.
So again, if you don't like a video or a channel, don't whine about it, simply move on. It's really quite simple, internet is a big place, and I'm sure you'll find a place more to your liking, so do feel free to explore :)
As for comments, well yes, you are free to leave a comment, of course, but then other people, myself included get to respond to your comment. That's how this stuff works. Again, quite simple :)
@@MyDeepGuide Simple comment from a simple man
Awwww, how cute 🥰! Was that a stumbled attempt at an insult? That was adorable! 🦄
11:30 you are right.
Ugly extra wided! Take a look at the old Note - it has 177mm while Note Air 2/+ has 196mm!!
None of these things are available in India 😭
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