Kindle Scribe vs ONYX BOOX Note

2023. Onyx Boox Note Air3 is now available



Onyx BOOX has released the Note Air3, an exceptional black and white E-Ink notepad designed for distraction-free note-taking. The Note Air3 series offers users a choice between the Note Air3 and Note Air3 C, offering a monochrome screen or a colour screen, respectively. The Note Air3 is available with a free magnetic case and the Boox Pen 2 Plus stylus for $399.99 The Note Air3 boasts a 10.3-inch E Ink Carta 1200 screen offering a crisp reading experience while minimizing eye strain. There is WIFI to connect to the internet, and it has a USB-C port for transferring data or charging. It is powered by a 3700 mAh battery. Running on the Android 12 OS, the Note Air3 gives access to numerous apps for note-taking and reading. Equipped with the latest firmware, the Note Air3 comes preloaded with the game-changing Smart Scribe feature, empowering users to refine their note-taking skills effortlessly. With this innovative addition, users can annotate books with handwritten notes and seamlessly transform them into perfect shapes, highlights, underlines, or even easily erase their handwriting. Furthermore, the Note Air3 features a more realistic handwriting experience. It also offers comprehensive note-taking tools, including keyword search to find relevant notes instantly, converting handwritten notes into editable text, and seamless integration with related files or websites for quick reference.


2023. Onyx Boox firmware update adds note-taking functionality



The Onyx Boox Firmware V3.5 introduces a range of versatile and advanced tools aimed at enhancing your efficiency, creativity, and productivity while using BOOX devices. This update is now available for various models including Onyx Boox Max Lumi 2, Note Air 2 Plus, Note Air 2, Palma, Page, Note 5, Note 5+, and the Nova Air C. Among the new features are the ability to add blank pages in PDFs, enabling more space for jotting down ideas, an AI Read function providing book summaries, author details, and related book suggestions in under two minutes, and an enhanced scrolling view option. Note-taking capabilities have been improved with upgraded hyperlinks for easy navigation, a flexible lasso tool for selecting and manipulating parts of your notes, and a fill tool for adding colors to enclosed shapes. Additionally, the update includes a calendar screensaver, adjustable split-screen size, customizable system fonts, and personalized mouse settings, allowing users to tailor their BOOX experience according to their preferences.


2023. Onyx Boox Note Air 3C is released



Onyx Boox has recently unveiled the Note Air 3C, featuring a spacious screen capable of displaying A5 documents. Immerse yourself in a paper-like reading and writing experience that's gentle on the eyes, thanks to the advanced 10.3″ E INK Kaleido 3 color e-paper technology. The BOOX Note Air 3C seamlessly combines contemporary technology with traditional comfort. It runs on the latest Onyx operating system, Android 12, offering complete access to the Google Play Store. Priced at $499.99, it includes a complimentary magnetic case and stylus. The power button integrates a fingerprint sensor for enhanced security, and it can connect to the internet via both 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi. For charging and data transfer, there's a convenient USB-C port. Equipped with a robust 3,700 mAh battery, this device weighs 430g, offering exceptional value. Onyx supports all Android languages, making it accessible to users worldwide. The device incorporates Boox Super Refresh technology, with HD mode delivering optimal performance for reading books and PDF files.


2023. Kindle Scribe can now convert handwritten notes to text



Kindle Scribe has recently received the latest firmware update and one notable feature of this update is the ability to convert handwritten notebooks into text when exporting them. This allows users to conveniently edit and share their notebooks with friends, family, or colleagues via email. Within the Share menu, customers now have the options to "Convert to text and quick send" or "Convert to text and email" their standalone notebook as a .txt file. With the latter option, users can preview, review, and make edits to the converted text before sending it to up to 5 email addresses. Additionally, the new firmware introduces the lasso select tool, which can be used in notebooks, sticky notes, and PDFs uploaded to the Kindle library via the "Send to Kindle" feature. Furthermore, there are improvements in PDF reading capabilities, and a wider selection of books and titles that support direct on-page writing.


2023. Kindle Scribe's notebook gets web-interface



Amazon has introduced a new feature that allows you to access your Notebooks from the Kindle Scribe on the Web. Your Notebooks automatically appear on the webpage when your Kindle Scribe syncs, without any additional steps. The webpage displays all your folders, subfolders, and any notes added to them. To navigate through the notebook pages, you can use the mouse wheel or onscreen arrows. At the top right, there is a sync button to refresh the page, as well as a toggle to switch between list and grid view for the Notebooks. It's worth noting that the newest Notebooks are added to the bottom of the list, unlike the Scribe where they appear at the top. Perhaps sorting options will be added in the future. However, on the webpage, you can only view your notes and cannot edit or reorganize them. It's not possible to right-click and download them as images. Although you can save them as an HTML or PDF file, the functionality is not entirely reliable.


2023. Kindle Scribe now allows to send word documents to Kindle



Amazon recently unveiled numerous new features for its Amazon Kindle Scribe e-note, including the ability to Send to Kindle from Microsoft Word. This function allows users to send documents straight to their Kindle library and read and review them on any Kindle device. However, the feature is particularly useful on the Kindle Scribe, as it allows customers to add annotations directly to the documents. The update means that Microsoft 365 users with a personal, school, or work account can now utilize the Send to Kindle function in Microsoft Word on the desktop app. Those with free Microsoft accounts can access the feature through Word on the web. While Mac users will need to wait for a timeline to be released for Send to Kindle's compatibility with Word for Mac.


2023. Onyx Boox adds new text processor, increases cloud storage



Chinese e-reader manufacturer Onyx Boox has released a new firmware update for their latest e-readers and e-notes. It features a brand-new word processor specifically for typing text. Comprehensive format settings such as font style, size, spacing, and more allow you to easily insert links, images, and attachments and even record meetings while taking text notes. Whether creating a work report, a meeting minute, or a reading note, it empowers you to write like a pro. The company also increased the cloud storage, which you get access to when you register and log in to your account. One of the advantages of this is if you ever upgrade to a newer model, all of your content can be accessed on the new device via the cloud. The cloud storage service used to max out at 5GB, but Onyx Boox has just increased it to 10 GB.


2023. Onyx Boox adds ebook syncing and opening external hyperlinks



Onyx has recently released a software update for Boox devices, including their older models, introducing a range of new features and a revamped user interface. The V3.3 firmware now allows for the synchronization of book data, a standard feature found in most e-readers, finally making its way to Onyx devices. Users can now sync reading data across all Boox devices, encompassing reading progress, bookmarks, highlights, underlines, annotations, and handwritten notes. Additionally, annotated content can be conveniently viewed using the Boox Assistant app or the send2boox website. The update also brings a useful new feature enabling the sending of PDFs and notes to a printer, while the ebook app now supports the opening of external hyperlinks. Other enhancements include improved text recognition within the Notes app, the addition of a link tool to attach links and files to note pages, the ability to add bookmarks to recorded audio clips, and the introduction of a tag system within the Notes app. The V3.3 firmware further presents a redesigned user interface, featuring a new control center, and introduces new navigation options with an optional control bar located at the bottom of the screen.


2022. Kindle Scribe brings writing to Amazon’s popular e-reader



Amazon has introduced a noteworthy new feature to its Kindle lineup with the Kindle Scribe, allowing users to write directly on the device using a stylus. Priced at $340, this marks the first time Amazon has incorporated this capability since the initial launch of the Kindle in late-2007. While Remarkable and Sony have already introduced similar products such as the DPT-CP1 and DPT-RP1, the Kindle Scribe stands out with its own magnetically attachable stylus, resembling the design seen in many tablets. The stylus operates on electro-magnetic resistance (EMR), eliminating the need for charging and potentially enabling compatibility with other stylus options, although Amazon advises against this, emphasizing their stylus's tailored performance for the Kindle.


2022. New Onyx Boox Note Air2 Plus Released



Onyx has recently introduced the Note Air2 Plus, a new Android-powered e-reader and eNote that closely resembles its predecessor, the Note Air2, with a few notable changes. Onyx has once again employed their familiar strategy of releasing a "Plus" model, which typically included additional storage and RAM. However, this time they have opted to incorporate a larger battery and the option to use a magnetic cover accessory. Furthermore, the color of the new version has been updated to a sleek dark green, departing from the previous blue colorway. The battery capacity has been boosted from 3000mAh to 3700mAh, resulting in a 25-gram increase in the overall weight of the device, now totaling 445 grams.


2020. All new Onyx Boox Note Air is now available



Introducing the sleek and slim Onyx Boox Note Air by Onyx, featuring a cutting-edge front-light system with adjustable color temperature. Equipped with Google Android 10, this device offers a refreshed stylus design that provides a satisfying weight for a more comfortable drawing experience. The Note Air showcases a 10.3-inch E INK Carta HD Display, illuminated by white LED lights along with amber LED lights for the color temperature system. With a capacitive touchscreen layer, users can easily navigate through gestures, swipes, and taps. Powering the device is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, accompanied by 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Bluetooth 5.0 support allows for seamless connectivity with wireless accessories such as headphones or speakers, perfect for enjoying audiobooks, music, or podcasts. Alternatively, you can utilize the built-in speaker. The Onyx Boox Note Air is priced at $459, offering a premium reading and drawing experience.


2018. Onyx Boox Note+ features scratch resistant screen



Onyx Boox has introduced their latest e-reader, the Boox Note+. This device boasts a 10.3-inch flexible E-ink Carta display, featuring a scratch-resistant glass-based layer and an electromagnetic handwriting (WACOM electromagnetic) layer for stylus compatibility. The inclusion of a glass-based screen allows users to exert more pressure while taking notes without worrying about scratches. Powered by Android 6.0, the e-reader addresses the Google Play issue that affected previous models through a new firmware update. Priced $30 higher than the original Note, the Note+ offers a flush screen, bezel, and a glass-based display, making it a worthwhile investment for those seeking these features. Currently, the Note+ is available exclusively on the Onyx website in China, with no confirmation regarding an international release.


2018. Onyx Boox unveiled 3 new e-Readers



Onyx has recently unveiled three new e-Ink readers. The Onyx Boox Nova e-Reader features a 7.8-inch screen and offers access to Google Play, allowing users to install their favorite apps. It is highly likely that Onyx will include their optimized apps, such as Kindle, which offers seamless and smooth page transitions. The Onyx Boox Poke is a 6-inch Quad Core e-Reader that runs on Android 6.0. Additionally, the Boox Note S e-Reader serves as a smaller alternative to the Boox Note. This particular device boasts a 9.7-inch screen and is priced more affordably compared to the 10.3-inch model. It also operates on Android 6.0 and provides access to Google Play.