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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxKPTJXDZ4s
The video offers seven practical tips for people exploring E Ink notetaking devices, especially newcomers. The goal is to help simplify the decision-making process by focusing on what truly matters and avoiding common distractions in device specs.
What Are E Ink Devices Good For?
- Great for extended reading and writing sessions.
- Easier on the eyes than LCD screens.
- Offers a more paper-like experience, especially for handwritten notes.
- Ideal for note-taking, journaling, and reading.
Top 7 Tips for Choosing an E Ink Notetaking Device
1. Don’t Overvalue RAMRAM is often optimized for E Ink software. Even 1–4 GB is sufficient for most tasks. Extra RAM mainly benefits users running more demanding Android apps.
2. Ignore Processor Specs
The bottleneck in performance usually comes from the screen technology, not the processor. Newer chips don’t significantly improve everyday use.
3. Storage Isn’t a Major Concern
32–64 GB is more than enough for years of notes and documents. Only very heavy users with large libraries or lots of PDFs may need more.
4. Pixel Density Is Less Important Than You Think
For writing and reading, anything above 200 PPI is usually fine. Higher densities like 300 PPI offer only marginal improvements unless you’re focusing on images or color.
5. Front Lighting: Depends on Your Environment
Whether you need front lighting depends on your typical lighting conditions. If you can read a physical book comfortably in your usual settings, you likely don’t need it.
6. Prioritize Return Policies
Real-world experience with a device is essential. Buy from retailers with good return policies in case the device doesn’t work for you. Some brands, like Boox, have more restrictive policies.
7. Choose the Brand That Fits Your Needs
- For Note-Taking Only: Look at Supernote and Remarkable.
- For Note-Taking Plus Android Apps: Consider Boox or Viws, which support Google Play.
- For Reading with Light Note-Taking: Kindle Scribe and Kobo Elipsa 2E are good choices.
Final Thoughts
Most modern E Ink devices are high quality. The key is identifying your specific use case and choosing a device that aligns with it. Even if your first choice isn’t perfect, you’re still likely to end up with a solid product.Source: Jeffrey Moss (YouTube channel)
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