Top 10: Note-taking e-Ink e-readers with Stylus

2024. Readmoo and PocketBook join forces to launch Color E Ink Tablet



Readmoo and PocketBook have come together to launch a new e-note device featuring a 10.3-inch color e-paper display. While there isn’t a lot that we know of the upcoming e-note device, what is known is that the e-note will offer Readmoo reading and mooSound services. The e-reader will be running Android with support for Google Play. The e-note will have a simple design in that there are going to be thinner bezels along the sides while having a comparatively thicker forehead and chin. There is the PocketBook branding on the top left. Overall the e-note does not break any new ground when it comes to the design but still looks fresh and appealing. The 10.3-inch color e-paper display benefits from a front light feature which allows for comfortable reading even in the dark. The e-note is going to be accompanied by an app that can be used for making notes, scribbling, or drawing, whatever the need might be. The notes can be saved or shared easily, thereby allowing for enhanced functionality with the device. The e-note boasts a thin profile and has a light design that makes it easy to carry around.


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. Bigme introduced its first 7-inch e-note - B751



The B751 from Bigme is, one might say, the sort of device you’d get if a highly intelligent yet slightly eccentric alien decided to make note-taking fun and multilingual. It sports a delightfully compact 7-inch E Ink display, which, in the way of all excellent gadgets, does its best to look as clever as it actually is. Underneath its understated exterior hums an AI so smart it could probably write its own product review—boasting speech-to-text accuracy of over 98%, dabbling confidently in 36 languages and 27 dialects. It doesn’t just stop there: translation, transcription, summarization, chat, smart drawing, and even intelligent creation (whatever that may involve) are all in its bag of tricks. A 4096-level pressure-sensitive stylus and a battery robust enough to outlast even the most verbose user at 3000 mAh make it all the more irresistible. Topping things off, it supports physical page-turning buttons (because simplicity is bliss), OTG expansion for accessories galore, and runs Android 11, offering cloud-based wizardry. And at $240 USD, you might wonder if the folks at Bigme are just trying to show off—or trying to save the universe one stylish e-note at a time.


2023. Onyx Boox Note Air 3C is released



Picture, if you will, the Onyx Boox Note Air 3C, a device so marvelously over-engineered it might just wink at you if you look too closely. With a vast 10.3" screen—a space generously capable of displaying A5 documents, mind you—it lets you dive into a reading and writing experience that manages to be both technologically dazzling and unfathomably gentle on the eyes. It features the latest E INK Kaleido 3 color e-paper, an invention that blends contemporary "electric" sorcery with the humble comforts of traditional paper, much like hitchhiking through a book and a spaceship simultaneously. Running on Android 12, it gives you unfettered access to the *Google Play Store*—all for the mere sum of $499.99, and it even throws in a magnetic case and stylus, free of charge. There's a fingerprint sensor hidden in the power button, WiFi connectivity (dual-band, no less), and a USB-C port that whispers "plug me in." With a battery the size of a small moon at 3,700 mAh and a featherweight build of 430g, it promises to last you through untold adventures. And for those who love a smooth read, the Boox Super Refresh technology optimizes every page, and it even speaks all Android languages, welcoming readers from across the galaxy with ease.


2023. iReader Smart 4 Pro e-note offers features for professionals



In the great swirling cosmos of e-note devices, the iReader Smart 4 Pro has emerged like a pan-dimensional creature with a penchant for stylish utility. This marvel of modern tinkering flaunts a 10.3-inch E Ink display that whispers sweet nothings of readability on one side and hides a quad-core CPU of mysterious computational prowess on the other, ensuring a user experience as smooth as Vogon poetry is, well, not. Powered by a prodigious 4000 mAh battery, this digital behemoth claims a staggering 120 hours of continuous reading joy—enough time to finish The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy thrice over, or at least pretend you have. Paired with the X-Pen 3, a stylus so sensitive it could detect a falling Babel fish, the device allows for ultra-low-latency scribbling and global writing shenanigans. Running on the whimsically intuitive SmartOS, it offers schedule management for those daring to organize their lives, and a card-style interface that navigates so effortlessly you’d think it’s powered by improbability drive. For the note-taker extraordinaire, there's a feature to assemble your ramblings into a bespoke book, neatly shelved for future perusal. And should your thumb tire of flipping pages, fret not—dedicated page-turn buttons are here to save the day. Oh, and if reading feels too much like work, the device’s AI can read your book aloud, offering companionship in a way that’s almost—but not quite—entirely unlike tea.


2023. Onyx launches Mini version of its e-Note reader Onyx Boox Tab



The new Tab Mini C by Onyx Boox showcases the latest E INK Kaleido 3 colour e-paper technology. This compact e-reader and digital note-taking device offer exceptional portability and boast contemporary hardware specifications designed to provide longevity. Running on Google Android, it grants users full access to the Google Play Store. It is priced at $449.99 and includes a complimentary case and stylus. The Onyx Boox Tab Mini C is equipped with a 7.8-inch E INK Kaleido 3 e-paper screen, which can vividly display 4096 colours. The screen is seamlessly integrated with the bezel and protected by an AG glass flat cover-lens. Additionally, magnets are placed on the right side to conveniently secure the accompanying Boox Pen 2 Plus stylus to the device.


2023. Kobo releases new update focused on note-taking



Kobo has just flung a firmware update into the digital ether, primarily aimed at the Kobo Elipsa, and it’s brimming with enough note-taking wizardry to make even a Vogon poet consider trading in their quill. Among the glittering additions are new templates for notes—because who doesn’t need musical sheets or calligraphy pages at the drop of a stylus? The update also unveils the sorcery of searchable handwritten notes within a Notebook, while in Basic Notebooks, users can indulge in the delightful illusion of geometry as their wobbly circles and squares morph into perfect shapes with a simple hold of the pen. Enter the Lasso feature, a tool of such power it allows you to lasso, delete, resize, or transmogrify your scrawl into tidy typed text. Notebooks are now ripe for organizing into folders, and with the Notebook Backup feature, they can float securely in the Kobo Cloud, ready for retrieval at kobo.com/notebooks. Advanced Notebooks, not to be outdone, now boast adjustable line spacing and a highlight function via the stylus button, because precision is paramount. Finally, a brightness icon has been added for Notebooks, ensuring your screen glows with just the right amount of radiance to match your literary aspirations.


2023. Xiaomi unveiles Moaan W8 – e-note with a 10-inch display



In the grand tradition of delightfully peculiar gadgets, Xiaomi’s Moaan W8 e-paper device lands with the grace and subtlety of a poetry-loving alien. Dubbed an “e-note device,” the W8 isn’t merely a screen to read upon; it’s a canvas for the note-taker, equipped with a Wacom layer that makes scribbling on its impressively roomy 10-inch display feel as satisfyingly tactile as jotting down your last will and testament on actual paper. Naturally, Xiaomi’s Moaan Plus Reader defaults to a somewhat shadowy background, casting a charming gloom over the text, though mercifully, the settings allow you to brighten things up if you prefer not to read in murky existential angst. Fancy something different? The W8 graciously accepts other reading apps like Kobo, Amazon Kindle, and Aldiko, opening up a universe of options for the literarily adventurous. At around $450, it’s a price one might happily pay for the sheer delight of a device that seems to know exactly how it feels to enjoy the scratch and scribble of real paper in a digital dimension.


2023. Kindle Scribe can now convert handwritten notes to text



In a move that would probably make intergalactic hitchhikers chuckle, the folks at Amazon have given the Kindle Scribe a firmware update that’s as practical as a towel, but with fewer laundering requirements. The headline feature? This update now lets users magically transform their scribbled notes into actual text, allowing them to export notebooks with a simple flick of the proverbial digital wrist. Users can now select options like “Convert to text and quick send” or “Convert to text and email” directly from the Share menu, beaming those hastily scrawled thoughts into neat, readable .txt files. With the latter option, up to five dear friends, indifferent colleagues, or even perhaps confused strangers can be gifted with your freshly edited prose via email. And just when you thought you couldn’t be more spoiled, the update also brings along a lasso select tool, which works across notebooks, sticky notes, and PDFs (uploaded by that slightly ominous “Send to Kindle” feature). To round it all off, they've boosted PDF reading powers and made even more books scribble-ready, because who wouldn’t want to make existential notes in the margins of The Restaurant at the End of the Universe?


2023. Onyx Boox is launching the Tab Ultra C with Kaleido 3 color e-paper



Onyx Boox has announced Tab Ultra C, a new 10.3-inch digital note-taking device and e-book reader. It features the latest generation of color e-paper, E INK Kaleido 3, with a flush bezel and a protective layer of glass. The warm and cool light system allows users to read in low-light environments or at night and the 6,300mAh Li-ion Polymer battery provides power for several weeks. Measuring at 225 x 184.5 x 6.7 mm and weighing 480g, the Onyx Boox Tab Ultra C is equipped with Google Android 11 and preloaded with the Google Play Store. This feature enables users to access millions of free and paid apps by signing into their accounts. Additionally, the device comes with a free Pen 2 Pro stylus that has an eraser and a magnetic sleep cover case, available for $600. An optional case with a full keyboard can be purchased for an additional $110.


2023. Bigme S6 - e-note with built-in ChatGPT



The Bigme S6, a device that looks suspiciously like it could be plotting the downfall of humanity one exceptionally useful feature at a time, is the latest shiny thing from the tech tinkerers at Bigme. Chief among its “Oh, that’s clever” updates is the inclusion of built-in ChatGPT support, making it the first e-note device to boldly go where no e-note has gone before. (Apparently, all Bigme devices now come with this AI-powered wizardry, but the S6 gets to wear the trailblazer badge.) The display, previously rocking the colorful E Ink Kaleido Plus, has been swapped for a more demure monochrome E Ink affair, still measuring a very respectable 7.8 inches. But let’s not beat around the binary bush—the real headliner here is the S6’s generative AI. This thing can whip up meeting minutes, essays, scripts, emails, translations, and code like some caffeinated ghostwriter from the future. It edits notes, too, presumably while whispering, “Relax, I’ve got this.” If ever there were a device to make you feel both obsolete and strangely comforted, this might just be it.


2023. iReader Smart4 - e-note with 10.3-inch E Ink display



The iReader Smart4 e-note tablet, a contraption of great ingenuity and mild bewilderment, has burst onto the scene like a particularly self-assured toaster, boasting the ability to read books, listen to audiobooks, and generally behave as though paper was some ancient myth. At its heart lies a 10.3-inch E Ink display, powered by a dual-core MT8113T processor (cleverly clocked at 2.0 GHz, just fast enough to sound impressive without frightening anyone). With 1 GB of memory and 64 GB of storage, it’s clearly been designed for the millennial user who would much rather synchronize data across every conceivable device than admit they’ve misplaced a file. There’s a bundled pen for scribbling with the tactile authenticity of actual paper—though presumably, without the ink stains. Smart Assistant 3.0, an entity probably more patient than your average assistant, offers the kind of convenience that makes you wonder why you’re even needed. The 4000 mAh battery holds 120 hours of bookish bliss, a number that seems as arbitrary as it is comforting. And for those who find proofreading their own voice and manuscripts a task too fraught with peril, the device helpfully steps in. At a price of $275, it’s either a bargain or an extravagant paper substitute, depending on how you feel about advanced E Ink tablets with opinions.


2023. Hanvon AI - e-note reader for students



Chinese manufacturer Hanvon unveiled its latest product, e-paper learning notebook Hanvon AI e-note. This new e-note is specifically designed for students aged 5 to 18 years old, boasting a 10.3-inch E Ink display that provides convenience and eye safety for studying. With a slim profile of just 6.8 mm thickness and a weight of 390 grams, the e-note is easy to carry around. Hanvon's proprietary screen reducing layer ensures a flicker-free and blue light-free experience. The e-note also comes with 4 GB of memory, 64 GB of storage, a pair of microphones and speakers and a large 6000 mAh battery that can comfortably last for weeks.


2023. Kobo unveiled 2-generation Elipsa 2E e-note and e-reader



Kobo has announced their second-generation Elipsa 2E 10.3-inch e-note and e-reader. Compared to the previous model, it is 45% faster. Illumination has improved the front-light display with the brand-new Confortlight Pro lighting system, which is brighter. The Kobo Pen has been redesigned; it now has an eraser at the top and a single button on the side to do highlights; the pen nib is better to write with since it is 25% lighter. Your notes can now be saved to the Kobo Cloud and viewed on the Kobo website, allowing users to view content and email it to themselves or a 3rd party. Finally, the retail packaging and case are almost 100% recycled and the device itself is 80% and uses ocean-bound plastic.


2023. reMarkable powers up its e-paper tablet with a keyboard case for distraction-free writing



The reMarkable 2 is an excellent tablet for reading lengthy documents, annotating them, taking notes and sketching… but not for extensive writing. At least, it wasn’t until they released this fantastic keyboard folio that transforms this tablet into a quite appealing minimalist writing setup — if you don’t mind a somewhat premium price. The new case comes with a leather or faux leather exterior. It functions as a standard cover if you just want to jot down notes or read in portrait mode. But once you flip the cover off, you can lay it down and grab a couple of tabs on either side to lift the screen away from the keys underneath. It folds up and snaps into position with a couple of magnets and you're ready to start typing.


2023. Mobiscribe Wave unveiled water-proof e-note reader



In a move that would undoubtedly have made even the most jaded denizens of the galaxy pause mid-sip of their Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster, Mobiscribe has unveiled the Wave, a sleek and unapologetically clever device aimed squarely at those who like to read and scribble without fear of rogue tidal waves or spilled tea. The Wave comes in two distinctly appealing flavors: a black-and-white E INK model for the purists and a color e-paper version equipped with the Kaleido Plus for those who like their reality rendered in slightly more vivid hues. The monochrome marvel is already available for those impatient enough to grab it, while the colorful sibling will ship in April, presumably giving it time to align its chakras. With a 7.8-inch E INK Carta HD display (boasting a resolution of 1404×1872 at a rather smug 300 PPI), the black-and-white model packs a Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 1.5GHz processor, 4GB of RAM, and a spacious 64GB of internal storage, proving that even e-readers can harbor delusions of grandeur. Waterproofing ensures it can withstand the occasional dip in your bath or the ocean, though it’s unclear if it could survive a Vogon poetry recital. Charging and file transfers are handled by a USB-C cable, and Bluetooth 5.1 lets you pair it with wireless headphones or external speakers—though, with a delightful bit of irony, it lacks a built-in speaker itself. Add to that a respectable 2500 mAh battery and the honor of being the first e-note to run Android 12, and you've got a gadget that’s practically begging for a seat on the Heart of Gold.


2023. Lenovo created own eReader - Smart Paper eNote



Lenovo has previously manufactured tablets for Nook, but now the company is entering the eBook market independently. At CES, it showcased a 10.3″ E Ink device called the Lenovo Smart Paper, which functions both as an eNotebook and an e-reader. It seems to offer some impressive features in the notebook category, with more capabilities than the Kindle Scribe, but it remains to be seen how it performs as an e-reader. It runs on Android and comes pre-loaded with the eBooks.com app. It’s positive to see Lenovo collaborating with a reputable eBook store. It will be interesting to evaluate how well the app functions on an E Ink screen, its level of optimization and the range of features it provides. Lenovo also states that EPUB, PDF and Microsoft Office files are supported. The Lenovo Smart Paper can convert handwritten notes to text and allows for searching through handwritten notes as well. It also supports audio recordings, which can be converted to text. The Lenovo Smart Paper is expected to be available in late 2023, with a price tag of $399.


2023. TCL Nxtpaper 12 Pro - color e-paper tablet with stylus



In the galaxy of gadgets, where glowing screens and weary eyes collide, TCL has sauntered onto the scene with the Nxtpaper 12 Pro—a contraption that could be mistaken for a prop in a particularly nerdy sci-fi flick. This Android tablet flaunts a color e-paper display, which, thanks to a bafflingly intricate multi-layer filter system, cuts down glare and blue light to a level that might even impress optometrists across the cosmos. For those yearning for the existential simplicity of a Kindle, it sports a grayscale reading mode that transmogrifies the screen into a monochrome oasis, offering the E Ink experience without the existential crisis of owning yet another device. TCL assures us that reading e-books or perusing whatever text-based wisdom you fancy will be a breeze on this mode—though one suspects it wouldn’t admit otherwise. As if that weren’t enough, the tablet boasts a surface reminiscent of paper, presumably for those who have grown weary of touching things that are relentlessly smooth. Oh, and it comes with a stylus boasting 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity—because why not?


2023. Onyx Boox Tab X - new 13-inch note-taking e-Reader



Onyx has officially launched a new Boox Tab X with a 13.3-inch E Ink display. The Tab X is essentially an updated version of the Max Lumi2 that incorporates Onyx’s new GPU acceleration feature to enhance the refresh rate of the E Ink screen. Onyx also asserts that the touch layer is 50% thinner, resulting in a clearer display and they have added a rotation sensor and increased the battery size. However, most of the other specifications remain the same as the Lumi2 and it is priced similarly at $879. The Tab X also offers more RAM with 6GB (compared to 4GB on the Tab Ultra), though it does not have the memory card slot found on the Tab Ultra. Nonetheless, it features 128GB of internal storage and supports expandable storage via USB OTG.


2022. Onyx Boox launched big e-Ink tablet with keyboard and stylus



Onyx Boox has introduced a new tablet—Tab10—that serves as both an e-note device and features a 10.3-inch display with a resolution of 1872 x 1404 and a density of 227 PPI. Under the hood is a 2.0GHz octa-core Qualcomm processor paired with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, which can be expanded up to 512 GB via external means. The device operates on Android 11 and is powered by a substantial 6,300 mAh battery, which should last at least a couple of weeks. The Tab10 supports dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4G and 5G) and includes a USB Type-C port. The power button also features a fingerprint unlock mechanism for added security. It has an integrated microphone and the included Boox Pen2 comes with an eraser and attaches to the device magnetically. The e-note weighs a convenient 470 grams and is priced at $468.


2022. Boox Tab8 tablet with improved E Ink display launched



Boox is introducing a new 8-inch reading tablet, the Boox Tab 8. This tablet features a 7.8-inch 300PPI E Ink screen with a resolution of 1872 × 1404. Boox states that the Tab 8 offers a light transmittance of 93 percent, representing a 30 percent enhancement. Luminous uniformity has increased by 13 percent and touch sensitivity has also seen a 30 percent improvement. Additionally, the device supports both cold and warm light, which is adjustable by the user. The company claims that these advancements result in the Tab 8 having the best display quality among all devices with an E Ink screen. The included stylus has a latency of just 24.17ms, with a 30 percent reduction in response delay. The screen layout has been redesigned to position the pen 25 percent closer to the ink and the display overall is 50 percent thinner. Boox asserts that these upgrades contribute to a more realistic writing experience.


2022. New Onyx Boox Note Air2 Plus Released



Onyx has introduced a new Android-powered e-reader and eNote called the Note Air2 Plus. It's nearly identical to the previous Note Air2, but with a few modifications. Onyx has revived their strategy of releasing a “Plus” model, which previously indicated increased storage and RAM. This time, however, they have simply added a larger battery and introduced the option for a magnetic cover accessory. Additionally, the new version is in dark green rather than blue. The battery capacity has increased from 3000mAh to 3700mAh, which has also raised the overall weight of the device by 25 grams, making it 445 grams in total.


2021. Boyue Likebook P10W is now available



Boyue has just introduced the new e-reader, the P10W, which features a WACOM screen and is perfect for those who want to take notes, draw freehand, or edit PDF files on a 10-inch display. The device offers full access to the Google Play Store, allowing you to download millions of both free and paid apps. The Likebook P10 boasts a 10-inch capacitive touchscreen with E INK Carta HD e-paper technology, a resolution of 1200×1600 and 200 PPI. It includes 28 LED lights that provide a mix of white and amber for the front-lit display and color temperature system. The screen is flush with the bezel and covered by a layer of glass. The WACOM screen supports 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity and features palm rejection technology. You can use any WACOM stylus with this device, such as the new iReader X-Pen 3 and Lamy Al-Star.


2021. Onyx Boox refreshed 3 its Android eReaders



Onyx introduced three new enhanced Boox models: the 13.3-inch Max Lumi2 and the 10.3-inch Note5 and Note Air2 models, all featuring Android 11 and some new software capabilities. The new models come with minor hardware improvements, including increased RAM and storage and now utilize a faster and more efficient processor. They also include a couple of new and refined stylus pens and have upgraded the magnet that secures the stylus along the side. Additionally, the device now features a new type of pre-installed writing film to enhance the feel of the screen, similar to the Nova Air released a few months ago. Onyx’s previous generation models are expected to receive the 3.2 update in November. While they usually incorporate most of the new software features, they rarely update Android versions, so don’t anticipate any of the older models getting Android 11.


2021. Kobo released Sage and Libra 2 with Bluetooth and stylus support



A pair of new e-readers from Kobo advance the company’s premium lineup, introducing Bluetooth audiobook and stylus support to the familiar asymmetrical design of its larger devices. The Sage and Libra 2 also feature a new charging cover, allowing you to plug in the device only every few months instead of every few weeks. The Sage is the more advanced of the two models, representing an evolution of the Forma. The impressive 8″, 300 PPI screen and color-adjustable front light remain the same, ensuring a continued excellent reading experience. Similarly, the Libra 2 is the successor to the Libra H2O (dropping the H2O designation, but it remains waterproof), with the same type of display and light at 7″ instead. (For a smaller option, the Clara is still the top choice.)


2021. PineNote - $399 e-reader with Linux and pen support


Hong Kong-based Pine64, renowned for the PinePhone and PineBook Pro—some of the top ARM-powered Linux devices currently available—is expanding into e-readers with the launch of the PineNote. This e-ink Linux tablet features pen support and is priced at $399. The PineNote aims to be one of the leading e-ink devices on the market, equipped with an ARM-based quad-core Rockchip RK3566 processor, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of eMMC flash storage, two microphones, two speakers, a USB Type-C port for charging and data and 2.4/5GHz AC Wi-Fi. The e-ink screen measures 10.1 inches. Pine64 will also offer EMR pens and magnetic covers for the PineNote, though the e-reader is compatible with any Wacom EMR pen.


2021. KloudNote - hybrid reader and note-taking device



The Kloudnote is a new 10.3-inch digital note-taking device with an E Ink screen, offering a viable alternative to the Remarkable or Supernote. It features a 10.3-inch E Ink Carta HD e-paper display. Notes can capture various types of content (handwritten text, images, audio recordings, etc.). Additionally, it can fulfill the design requirements of many engineers, editors, composers and other professionals. Under the hood, it is equipped with a Quad-core Cortex-A35 processor, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. It has a USB-C port for data transfer and charging and is powered by a 4000 mAh battery. You can listen to audiobooks, music, or podcasts via Bluetooth 4.1-compatible wireless headphones or earbuds. There is also a single speaker and microphone. It supports WAV/MP3 for audio and PDF/EPUB/TXT/HTML/RTF/FB2/DOC/MOBI/CHM for eBooks.


2021. New Onyx Boox Lomonosov eReader released



A new 10-inch Onyx e-reader called the Boox Lomonosov is now available for $399, including a case. It is a budget-friendly model with a lower resolution display compared to Onyx’s other 10-inch devices and does not seem to come with a stylus or support for note-taking. It’s essentially Onyx’s response to the Likebook P10 released earlier this year. It features a 1600 x 1200 E Ink Carta screen with 200 ppi, rather than 227 ppi like other 10-inch models and it lacks a Wacom touchscreen for stylus input. The Boox Lomonosov runs Android 10, similar to Onyx’s other current models, allowing for the installation of Android apps. However, be aware that these Russian models generally do not receive software updates as frequently as Onyx’s standard models and some software features might differ slightly.


2021. Kobo released Elipsa - 10.3 inch e-note and e-reader



Kobo is launching a new 10.3-inch e-reader and digital notepad device called the Kobo Elipsa. Priced at $399, it includes a sleepcover and a stylus. Kobo is promoting it more as a notepad than an e-reader, though it serves both functions. You can annotate eBooks and PDFs and it features a new note-taking app that supports importing and exporting to Dropbox. Notably, it seems to not use a Wacom touchscreen like many other digital notepads, which likely helps in keeping the cost lower. Kobo will be up against several established competitors in the e-note market, such as Sony, Onyx Boox, Boyue, Remarkable, Supernote and various Chinese brands like Hanvon and Bigme. The Kobo Elipsa’s competitive edge will be its Linux-based operating system, allowing it to operate with a quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM and a smaller battery.


2021. Boyue Likebook P78 - new powerfull ereader with perfect screen and stylus



Boyue has launched a new e-reader, the Likebook P78, featuring a 7.8-inch display with 300 PPI. It is an ideal size for one-handed reading and is highly portable. Operating on Google Android 8.1, it offers complete access to the Play Store, putting the best apps at your disposal. The e-reader includes a free capacitive stylus for editing PDF files or taking notes with the included app. It is equipped with a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Powered by a solid 3200 mAh battery, it measures 197.2 x 138 x 8 mm and weighs 267g. It features a front light and color temperature system, providing both white and amber LED lights, allowing for great flexibility in adjusting brightness, day or night. However, the price is less appealing at $289.99.


2021. Onyx released Boox Nova 3 with color E Ink screen


Onyx has launched a new version of its e-reader, the Boox Nova 3. This model is nearly identical to the standard Nova 3, but it features a color 7.8-inch E Ink display. Additionally, it includes a cool-colored frontlight (without the warm light option) and an improved touchscreen with stylus support, though the resolution remains unchanged. The other specifications are the same: 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, USB-C, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. Like other Boox e-readers, it operates on Android 10 and supports the installation of Android apps. Users can draw in 16 colors, use 5 different brushes and read and annotate PDF documents. The device also offers new customizable settings, additional gestures, screen recording and updated sharing options for easy content transfer. Additionally, the ePub engine has been enhanced. It is priced at $419.99 and includes a complimentary case.


2020. Pocketbook Inkpad 3 gets a brand new UI



Pocketbook has released a major update for its popular model InkPad 3. The update features an improved UI design across all applications. Notifications, the control panel and the status bar have also been redesigned. Firmware 6.1 rethinks and streamlines the authorization system: users can now access PocketBook Cloud, PocketBook Store, Send-to-PocketBook and ReadRate services with a single account. Additionally, users can log into their account via smartphone using the PocketBook app by scanning a QR code. New book formats CBR and CBZ have been introduced to support comic reading. The updated Notes application enables users to view, edit, add comments to notes and transfer notes to other devices. Furthermore, all your records are now consolidated in one place, making them easier to locate.


2020. All new Onyx Boox Note Air is now available



Onyx has delightfully unveiled the Onyx Boox Note Air, a device so sleek and elegant that one might suspect it evolved from a particularly stylish ruler. This slim marvel comes armed with a front-light boasting a color temperature system that, frankly, seems cleverer than it has any right to be. Running on Google Android 10, it partners perfectly with a redesigned stylus that carries just enough gravitas—literally—to make sketching and scribbling feel satisfyingly weighty. At the heart of this 10.3-inch E INK Carta HD Display wonder (complete with white and amber LED lights) lies a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage, offering a sort of digital tea party for all your data. With Bluetooth 5.0, it cheerfully links to your headphones, speakers, or even the onboard speaker, ensuring your audiobooks, podcasts, or galactic-themed playlists reach your ears in style. All of this whimsy can be yours for the thoroughly terrestrial price of $459.


2020. reMarkable 2 - the world’s thinnest e-Ink tablet



Norwegian company reMarkable has introduced its next-generation paper tablet, the reMarkable 2. This latest innovative device for note-taking and document review follows the original paper tablet, which set pre-order records during its 2017 debut. The reMarkable 2 is available for pre-order from reMarkable.com for $399. At 0.19 inches (4.7 mm) thick, the reMarkable 2 is the world’s slimmest tablet. It boasts weeks of battery life and features the new second-generation CANVAS display, partially powered by E Ink technology, making it the most paper-like digital device on the market. The reMarkable 2 can convert handwritten notes into text and offers options for organizing, sharing, annotating and even searching documents. In addition to its various digital features, reMarkable’s cloud service provides access to content through multi-platform companion apps for both desktop and mobile devices. Its features are designed for those who enjoy writing by hand but want to integrate their work into a digital workflow.


2020. Onyx Boox Nova 2 is available now for $339


In a move that would have the denizens of the Hitchhiker’s Guide headquarters nodding approvingly, Onyx has unveiled the rather impressive Nova 2, a contraption that’s part e-reader, part digital note-taker, and entirely too clever for its own good. This pocketable marvel boasts a 7.8-inch E INK Carta HD display so sharp you could slice a Vogon poem with it, and it comes with a stylus—because fingers are so last galaxy. Running Android 9 out of the box, it houses a Qualcomm octa-core 2 GHz Cortex A53 processor, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage, which is more than enough space to store the entirety of Earth’s literary output, assuming no one counts the self-published fanfiction. A 3150mAh battery hums along nicely, Bluetooth 4.1 keeps things connected, and USB-C with OTG means you can plug in gadgets and watch them spring to life with an ease that borders on sorcery. Priced at $339 and bundled with a free case and screen protector, it’s almost suspiciously convenient—like the universe whispering, “Don’t Panic” with a sales pitch.


2019. Supernote A5 - a new 10.3 inch digital note taking device



The Supernote A5 is a new digital note-taking device developed and produced in Japan. It boasts a large 10.3-inch E-Ink display with an active digitizer layer for stylus interaction. Inside, it is equipped with an IMX6 single-core processor, 1GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It is powered by a robust 2850mAh battery. The device measures 245mm x 178mm x 7mm and weighs less than 366g. Running on a Linux OS that has been finely tuned for digital note-taking, it includes a specialized app for drawing. Additionally, it serves as a dedicated e-book reader. The device features sharp edges and a sleek white exterior.


2018. Onyx Boox Note+ features scratch resistant screen



Onyx Boox has launched a new e-reader called the Boox Note+. It features a 10.3-inch e-reader with a flexible E-ink Carta display and includes a glass-based layer for scratch resistance, as well as an electromagnetic handwriting (WACOM electromagnetic) layer for stylus support. Some users prefer taking notes on a glass-based screen because it resists scratches, allowing for more pressure with the stylus. It operates on Android 6.0 and a forthcoming firmware update will address the Google Play issue that affected other models. The Note+ will be $30 more expensive than the original Note, which is a worthwhile upgrade if you desire a flush screen and bezel, along with a glass-based display. It is currently available on the Onyx site in China, with no information yet on an international release.