Onyx Boox Note Air 2
10.30", 64 GB, Blue, Black
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Pros
Cons
26 reviews
Super reader/tablet
Pro
- Compact
- Convenient Android system
- Backlighting
- Battery ++.
Contra
- Screen refresh not very smooth
- Poor or no translation at times depending on the menu
But clearly different from the reMarkable2
I've been thinking for a long time between reMarkable 2 or Onyx Air 2. The "no bullshit" argument of reMarkable appealed to me, but I like gadgets and wanted to keep the Android app world open.
I use it with Zotero and ZotEZ2 as a source manager and always have all the documents available as PDFs at hand via cloud synchronisation.
The display is not as good as that of the reMarkable 2, that's just the way it is... On the one hand, this is due to the foreground illumination - which causes a slight "kink" in the appearance due to the additional layer. And it writes less paper-like in direct comparison. The matt coating also cracks easily.
The pen supplied is rubbish, to say the least... sorry, has to be said. I only use it on the road because it can be attached to the tablet with a magnet. Otherwise I use Stadtler Norris Digital. They are great, feel 1:1 like the pencils you had in school 30 years ago.
I have no regrets about choosing the Air 2 over the reMarkable. Let's see if I ever have a support case.
Synchronisation via nextCloud, Onyx Cloud and Google Drive all work great.
Word processing is theoretically possible, there is a slimmed down version of MS Office adapted to the display, but neither this nor the one from the Play Store can be used for anything more than makeshift typo correction. The most usable is the only-Office implementation in nextCloud.
Those who read newspapers with the proprietary e-paper apps can also use them, albeit with some limitations due to the display. For me, that's enough.
I find the apps from the "Onyx App Store" rather dubious. I therefore prefer to use the Play Store.
The factory-installed on-screen keyboard is also rubbish in my opinion. I downloaded the AOSP keyboard. Thanks to the PLay Store ;-)Pro
- All Android apps available
- Foreground lighting (this can also be dosed very well)
- Good integration possibility in any cloud
- Acceptable standard apps especially for notes
- Connection also possible via managed enterprise WPA networks
Contra
- Standard keyboard (which is factory installed is very poor)
- Supplied pen bad
- "Onyx App Store" rather dubious
Note taking and ebook reader
Pro
- Weight
- Ability to install additional apps
Contra
- Rough French translation
Best decision
I have been using the device every day for about 4 weeks. It delivers what it promises. To take notes, to read, to call up or save something on OneDrive - just the right thing for my use. A big plus for me is the background lighting. Comparable tablets, such as the Remarkable, are worlds away from this.
There are also regular updates and you feel picked up by Boox.Pro
- light and handy
- extremely thin
- writing feels like on paper
- extremely fast for an eInk display
- Android based = more possibilities
- background illumination
Contra
- Spare refills were not included
- Pen could be a bit better - Pro pen is not really an asset
- It should come with a case or pouch
- Not suitable for drawing
Super ereader
Pro
- Large display
- Fast
- Super recorder
Contra
- Relatively expensive
Magic
Pro
- Functional
- Fast
- Format
- File sharing
- Writing sensation
6 out of 26 reviews
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