Boox Note Air 2: Unboxing And First impressions

[@mvschooten]

I was looking forward to this review, actually halted my temptation to order the Note Air2 till after you did the first review. It's even better than I thought seeing that you are so impressed. Thank you and keep up the good work

[@mattlab5289]

I ve watched 10th of videos, they all doing promotion for the sponser except this man I am waitting for the comparison between 1 and 2 Thanks a lot

[@bluemungo]

Please keep nerding out ☺️, that's one of the many essential quality contents of your guides.

[@ondadentro]

hello from greece! i just want to say, what an amazing guy you are! i would NEVER , EVER have imagined myself watching one hour long videos, even on subjects that interest me greatly! you have accomplished something wonderdul here, you are the king of reviews! your perfectly pitched and coloured voice, with just the rihgt speed, your subtle humour, your really excellent english with amazing active vocabulary, the detailed information you provide, the questions you answer that no one else has thought of mentioning, the TROUBLE you go into for your viewers..i mean come on, writing on a tablet for one whole hour, 3 different times, who on earth would do that? i am very happy when i see commercials on your videos, they should actually be full of them, because you really should get paid for such a high level of prefessionalism. i have noticed you get mentioned in your "competitors'" videos as well, meaning they too respect the quality of your work.......wow just congratulations my friend, thank you for what you do for us

[@MyDeepGuide]

Thank you very much for your kindness and support :)

[@ernestintownandjackintheco1024]

I don’t think improving the graphics on e.g. the toggle switch is a minor thing at all; it shows how much a company cares about the user experience. These things are actually very important to me 😄 That’s why I have always liked Apple - their products just happen to hurt my eyes 😔 “Sorry if I’m nerding out.“ - That’s what we’re all here for! 😂

[@VinAbuqrq]

This video got me very excited. Mine should arrive tomorrow! I have been lurking on this channel for over a year now and you convinced me to get the Note Air. It took me a long time to make a decision because it is expensive for my budget, but I spent the year missing this device on my workflow and imagining how easier it would make my life, so I finally pulled the trigger. When the Note Air 2 was announced, I had the impression that it was an more like a "Note Air 1.2" and I was wondering if it was worth the price increase but I went for it anyway. I guess we will only have the final answer when the 3.2 firmware gets to the Note Air 1 but for now I am very satisfied. It looked really fast and it made such a big impression on someone who uses the Note Air 1 daily, so I think it will be a nice experience. Can't wait for the full review, and can't wait to finally test my first eink note tablet.

[@xcacahuate]

Is there any reason why you got the note aif 2 vs boox lumi max?. Without taking price into consideration, I am not sure which one to buy :(

[@VinAbuqrq]

@@xcacahuate if you are looking beyond price, i guess the decisive thing is what do you plan to use it on. The Max line is a monster device, looks like the screen is A4 so it would be perfect for reading pdfs and marking documents, but you would have to keep it on a desk I think. I don't think it would be a comfortable device to take it to bed or to the park for a leisure reading. The Nova line is a more hybrid device, you can use if for work and leisure even if it is not perfect for either.

[@rowdyblakley8669]

Wow, a huge worthwhile upgrade. Kudos to Boox for not sitting on their laurels.

[@MichaelPotterinMichigan]

Thanks Voja for this preview! My Note Air2 arrives tomorrow. My last unit was the Supernote A5X and I'm excited to see the difference between these devices. Thanks also to Lucy who graces us all with her presence.

[@amandabennett831]

Hi Michael, which do you prefer between A5X and your new My Note? I have not used these e note platforms before, so a novice! I just want to take notes and sketch for personal use. Which would you recommend please. Very many thanks.

[@Laurence80386]

Can you tell us why you've moved from the A5X to the Note Air 2? I'm considering moving away from the remarkable, to either of these. Leaning toward the Boox but would appreciate your insight.

[@diffabergus4268]

Im trying to decide between note air2 and A5x, I'd be super interested to hear which you prefer and why!

[@MichaelPotterinMichigan]

@@diffabergus4268 I bought the Note Air2 for Android 11 & Google Play. Supernote's A5X screen, pens, cover & pen loop is superior. The writing experience is better but is a limited device on networks/apps as it is a fork of Android 8. Supernote feels like a real notebook experience and BOOX needs to catch up with that. Both units I would buy again.

[@MichaelPotterinMichigan]

@@Laurence80386 I really wanted a more secure device for corporate network use. Supernote is a very outdated Android OS but seems more developed for writing. As hardware, Note Air2 has all the advantages but Supernote design (overall) is better. You get Google Playstore and security with Note Air2 which is more important to me. Your needs may be different. I love both units and would buy both again.

[@ozanfratkck]

Thanks Voja. You know what we are waiting 😀

[@MyDeepGuide]

Yupps, benchmarks and battery tests are running, getting there :)

[@marisabeckley1150]

Incredibly helpful! Thank you so much. Glad Lucy stopped by 🐱 I get migraines and have been debating getting an e-ink tablet for ages. This review really helped seal the deal on which to get.

[@PredictableEnigma]

I didn't even know there were e-ink devices that could do things besides show e-books until 1 week ago and now this was just announced and I am really really wanting to try it. If only I could rent one for a few days before deciding to buy. I do a lot of gig work and would love to use it to keep track of client info and do personal finance bookkeeping.

[@krzysamm7095]

I throughly enjoy your videos. I get the answers that I am looking for in a technical language that I can understand 🙂

[@im_piano]

About new magnets. I got the impression that the magnets were improved for the first generations for later revisions as well. Because I got Note Air this August, and it has magnet designated on the side like here, and the stylus holds quite firmly when put exactly on this spot, just like you show here.

[@Clayke1]

Got the exact same experience. Furthermore the screen protector was preapplied.

[@JayFunningham]

@@Clayke1 same, I also got the cover which then had a proper click-in case rather than the tape of older models.

@@JayFunningham Click-in flip cover case is version B, stick-in is version A.

[@im_piano]

@XNinjaSebX would probably be nice to buy a newer version, but air 1 is good enough for my use cases. A know where to stop :)

[@anadolulu]

Thanks man for the review. I ordered air2 and received it yesterday. I was about to buy an A5X of supernote but due to the customs and tax for the European customers, I changed my decision to boox. Remarkable is because of the subscription out of the game for me.

[@EliasMitropoulos]

I'm at the same point - and have to decide between the Supernote A5X or the Note Air 2. How's your experience on your new Note Air so far?

[@delranon1]

@@EliasMitropoulos There is an European Distributor for the Supernote now - I had contact with them. But, because of performance and pricetag - I've decided to order the Boox Note Air 2, which should hopefully arrive this week

[@mhacker84]

At least. Thank you very much. As always it was very informative and helpful for potential buyers. Waiting for Max Lumi 2 review.

[@LiaMinou]

Great first impressions Voja, thank you. Can't wait for your in-depth review! I'd also love to see the response of a BT mouse on this one:D. Thanks to your reviews I got the Note Air about 5 months ago and I love it! Although it is a bit too slow sometimes, so I am on the same boat with you now wanting Air Note 2:D Keep it up and yay to Lucy♥

[@skyhawk3090]

Hi, Voja I am glad to see you introducing the new right out of the batch Book devices / improvements. Good reviews to come!

[@jamiewood3886]

Excellent first impression video! I ordered my Note Air about 3 weeks before the release of Note 2 and now I wish I would have waited.

[@j45393]

Thanks for briefly explaining the different screens types between note air 2 and the other devices...I knew something was different but didn't know what.

[@kingplunger1]

I am glad it turned out great. Got mine on monday. I watched all the your note air stuff and orderned the new one based on that, but I wasn't sure if the changes were worth the price difference. Glad it is

[@nneo.2334]

I think I have watched all your videos on these E Ink tablets. Thanks for the detailed review. I was going to order the Remarkable 2, then I realized they wanted me to pay for everything extra - the pen, the case, and even charged shipping for such an expensive purchase, so I paused. Then I came to KZbin and I heard about Supernote. I had that in my cart and was ready to check out, then I saw your video. I fell in love with all the stuff the Note Air 2 could do so I placed my order same day. It is scheduled to arrive on Monday and I am super excited!!! I have too many devices that are beginning to take a toll on my eyes. Thanks to E Ink readers haha Question: Do you know of a good folio case for the Note Air 2? My recent order is coming with a sleeve but I want a folio style casing.

[@k8chillx]

I'm kinda on the same boat as you. Saw remarkable 2 ad on FB, drooled over it, then few min later, saw Super Note on FB and came over to KZbin. Now hearing about Note air 2 and very tempted. I like the design better than the others with the wider profile just felt like it would feel more natural like a notebook

[@nneo.2334]

@@k8chillx Hahaha I totally understand. Same situation. I wouldn't have been happy with the Remarkable 2 or Supernote because they don't allow me do what I like. I like options not restrictions, and the ability to do more. Most importantly, I like a brand that listens to the customers and implements changes or required updates. After watching a gazillions reviews, I am glad with my choice.

[@marietee4213]

Thank you so much! I really enjoy your videos and therefore decided to get a note air 2. I am so looking forward for your guidance and in-depth reviews on the latest boox os version 3.2, especially used on the note air 2. I am super new in the e ink note taking device game and have a lot to learn to be able to make good use of the device.

[@ernestintownandjackintheco1024]

The good news is that his Big Boox Guide is generally applicable to 3.2, so you could check those out while we wait for newer videos (if you haven’t already).

[@DannyZhangNT]

Once again great coverage on the new devices! I think it'd be very worthwhile to do a DESTA comparison between the two devices running 3.2 to see what kind of improvements just software can bring. Notably I've been testing the new 3.2 beta on the Note Air 1 and noticed significant improvements in writing latency too, but how much of that is placebo is something I hope you can find out!

[@skreeog]

Watching your videos is really interesting and also entertaining. Thanks again for the help you gave me a while ago and keep up!

[@istvanmarki4205]

Your reviews are excellent. Keep up the good work.

[@MyDeepGuide]

Thank you :)

[@erickbennett]

Got it to replace my Remarkable 2. Really like it. One thing - the Kindle app fails to download. Other Air2 owners report the same. Wonder if you’ve tried it and how to fix. - Update - they fixed it!

[@MyDeepGuide]

Are you downloading it from their App Store or from Google Play store?

[@erickbennett]

@@MyDeepGuide from their store. Update- issue fixed! They pushed a new version. Installed and working. Now back to watching your Boox Guides😍

[@ryanblanchard6397]

@@erickbennett would you recommend the Air 2 over Remarkable 2? I mainly would be using for taking notes but the Remarkable 2 seems very limited and I like the idea of having more functionality

[@annvoy7698]

Thanks Voja, for your First Impressions. You can always get nerdy ;-) Can't wait for the comparison to Note Air on 3.1 as well as 3.2. It does look really promising. Wonder how the new pen feels on your Note Air with the ESR (?) screen protector? Or on a doodroo? Is that magnet possibly better on the original device than the original pen?

[@MyDeepGuide]

It is better than the original, but it's not as good as on Note Air, because Note Air 2 device also has an improved magnet, so combination of those both make a substantial difference. As for the new pen and nib, I tried it last night on my Note Air and it feels excellent. The structure of the screen protector is different, so the ESR that I have is a bit more smooth and quiet, and the Note Air 2 one is a bit more papery, but not raspy or rough, just a fine, but noticable difference. The pen and the nib feel excellent on both surfaces, just a different flavor, if you will :)

[@ComMRie]

Thanks for that review, you are great! Can't wait to see comparison vs the Remarkable 2!

[@MyDeepGuide]

Sure, I can do it, but unfortunately Remarkable as a platform hasn't grown enough or in a direction that would make it more competitive with productivity devices such as these. While these devices have, in the meantime, improved on all fronts, including the writing capabilities and experience. But yeah, it will be useful to get an accurate perspective where things are and where these devices are in relation to each other.

[@ComMRie]

@@MyDeepGuide Exactly my thoughts. To be honest the only thing that bothered me is the writing experience because I really like having that close - to - paper feel which Remarkable has. That being said though, Boox seems to have stepped up their game in that aspect. That sound in the video was amazing.

[@MyDeepGuide]

I just compared them back to back, and hard to believe, but Note Air 2 has an overall better writing feel and experience. If you use the same pen on both devices they are incredibly similar, but RM2 is slightly harder and more glassy, but when you use each devices default pen, Note Air 2 moves quite ahead of the RM2, which was very surprising for me to feel and see.

[@ComMRie]

@@MyDeepGuide Well, that's wonderful news in my honest opinion!! Easy choice for me. Thank you for the great work, really appreciate it.

[@johnmanley4528]

Nice first impressions video Voja. Can you program refresh rates (normal, speed, etc…) for each application or document? I thought I read somewhere that you could do that. That would save having to change the settings each time you switch between apps. Thanks!

[@JohnDoe-gs1cb]

Great video. Im waiting for the full review with onenote, evernote and google keeps apps please. Thanks you so much for Your videos.

[@bionix110]

I got my note air 2 for a few weeks now and I'm not sure if I got a bad batch, but I don't feel like the pen is as good as you describe it. First the magnet is weaker than the one you have. I just watched your Note 5 review and the magnet seems to be more similar to how my Note Air 2 reacts. I also don't like the writting feeling of the pen. Overall I like the tablet but using it with the Marker Plus from RM2 makes the experience better for me. Thanks for your reviews as always :)

[@lateishatjjohnson470]

Im with you in this impression!! I got the Nova Air back in September and when I saw the updated features I went ahead and pre-ordered the Air 2. Unboxed mine last night here in the US and I absolutely love the new pen and cover feel. Its why I purchased it an I am glad I did- OUTSTANDING! I'm a pen and Pencil kind of girl and this feel is EPIC! 🤯Also- I discovered the grey HP nibs also fit in this updated pen which is a plus if you prefer that tip, however the new cover with the improved pen/nib is perfect for me👌🏿. I only wish it had an eraser, but, I do plan to purchase the pro 2 pen once available here in the states. As stated the clean/softer Icons and UI is a great update, easier to approach for the less technically inclined and PDF's and comics are lightning fast - needless to say I'm impressed. Can't wait to get into it more. Selling my note Air to a family member who liked the samsung/hp nib combo you recommended.. (the samsung pen was just too thin for me) I'm VERY happy with this purchase so far. Great first look! Looking forward to the in depth guide 😀 .

[@bmanq2234]

Could you tell where did you order your device from?

[@privaatsak]

Thanks Voja, just what I was hoping to see! Looking forward to battery and latency details in the full review, keep up the excellent work 👍

[@rossgeography]

can feel your excitement from here - I was looking at the lumi max 2 but once i started adding everything up I got a maxed out ipad pro 2020 refurbished instead, I know it's a different device usecase but it was hard to justify, I may look at it again or Note Air 2.. thanks for the indepth videos. :)

[@bink84]

Thanks. I'm interested in note air 2 for read manga.

[@VonBriest]

I'm soooo looking forward to the final review. I'm done with remarkable and don't want to support them for just one more second so this looks so promising.

[@JayFunningham]

As an owner of the Note Air 1 I adore this tablet. Highly recommend.

[@christopherjz]

@garbanzobeans I'm an engineering student and I use the note air to take notes in lectures. It's also great for reading the ebooks I need. I've never needed to contact customer service, so don't know about that

[@VonBriest]

I just bought it yesterday and am already holding it in my hands. What an awesome device

[@imacexpress]

@garbanzobeans I find the customer support close to excellent. My wife has an RM2 mainly because she needs one, and one thing only - Notes. RM2 is beautiful and shows promise but is quirky. Slow to respond on anything and frankly not a very stable company IMHO.

[@Laurence80386]

@@christopherjz How does it perform with PDF annotation? Can OCRed annotations be attached to highlights, and if so, are these done in a standards-compliant way so that other apps can export them from the annotated PDF?

[@chelldwar]

Thanks for the first impressions! I'll be looking for an ereader primarily for reading with some note taking in the near future. It's between this guy and the Ellipsa, I'll be watching out for your in depth review!

[@MyDeepGuide]

Unless you explicitly need the advanced Notebook operations the Elipsa offers and you are willing to pay the higher price of the Note Air 2, it's not really a competition, as Note Air 2 is more dominant in nearly every respect to the Elipsa, except the price and the Advanced Notebook operations, which are very powerful and useful on the Elipsa, but only if you specifically need them.

[@chelldwar]

@@MyDeepGuide Yeah I'm a flight dispatcher and the idea of having that quick math function on the advanced notebook was very compelling for me, but I believe you showed an app that does similar on the Note Air on another video, so I guess that is covered as well

[@MyDeepGuide]

Yeah, but it will have significant writing latency, so it won't be practical to use. The app is called Nebo.

[@chelldwar]

@@MyDeepGuide just for clarity, you mean the Ellipsa app has the substantial latency, or Nebo, or both?

@@chelldwar On the Onyx Boox Note Air every app I have tried, except for the built-in / preinstalled Knote, exhibited a significant writing latency.

[@jonidimo]

The "Boox" logo on the Note Air 1 is on the top left (in the front), in the Note Air 2 is on the bottom

[@Patryk128pl]

3:34 Alleluia! I always mess this up and I'm stuck with bubbles on screen.

[@amandabennett831]

Having decided not to get Remarkable I was going to go for the Supernote A5X but now I read another brilliant review from you on the Note Air 2, I am torn. My primary use is personal, notes on various subjects and finance. Does anyone or you Voja, have any recommendations? It would be helpful to have a chart outlining the benefits of each model. Is the organiser digital? Thanks Voja Amanda

[@hannaericksson3450]

I am in the same pickle. Torn between the AX5 and the Note Air 2

[@amandabennett831]

@@hannaericksson3450 which way are you leaning?! I am hoping for a reply from Voja soon so I can proceed. I am becoming obsessed! It’s time to make a decision!

[@sarmentinho]

I don't like the video! First i was convincing myself of not buying an e-ink. Then, conscience started to get tempted by the inner devil with logical arguments like "keeping my notes organized for once", and got me around of maybe having a Note Air because "the new was just a small iterative update". Then I watch your video and, for someone as used to this technology as you are, hearing spontaneous expressions like "boy oh boy" "wow",etc... You were the last drop. Ordering a note air 2... 🤣🤣🤣 Now in a more serious way, I have to thank you deeply for your time around this, and your sharing with us. Passion for what you do can be felted in your words! Adding your daily organizer into this will be notes heaven ☺️

[@MyDeepGuide]

Hence my comment: "Damn it!" I feel absolutely the same and partially I hate it for being that good, if that makes any sense, because I can't look at my beloved Note Air 1 the same anymore. But I'll wait for the update 3.2 and see how it performs then and then make a decision. But yeah... Damn!

[@sarmentinho]

@@MyDeepGuide it makes total sense. I think that it may even be part of our nature, this "once we have a better thing/emotion/experience" we get this "dependence" from the better things. And it goes up in importance the more we use it. I bought a mechanical keyboard, took it to work because even being able to work in a "normal" one, this (same) feel "eats" us... Like also a sharpened pencil, vs round one , to be simple. The best here is to be able to feel this through your video. It is getting so rare to feel genuine spontaneous feedback from reviewer's content. You fit in this rare spot , so even doing a first impression video of half an hour, it goes by as fast as one 2 minute unboxing from others 🙏. Thank you once again!

[@cereusalias3113]

For me as a newcomer, the question is what is the difference between the Note 5 and the Note Air 2, since the resolution of the display seems to be the same. Only the bar on the left side is missing on the Note 5. What experience have you had with the handle bar, rather indispensable or superfluous? How important is the difference in display technology between the flexible plastic Mobius Carta and the glas panel of Carta in practical use?

[@katjabittel9901]

looking forward to the software release for note air, and to your guide for the new features 😀

[@tonystanding331]

this will be my upgrade from my current remarkable tablet

[@maz1980s]

Thanks for the review Voja. You pointed out a really good area they could improve on but they did not listen. I think it is very important for e-ink devices to have either white or grey casings. The only Boox device that they listened to the community and imroved was Nova Air. I am a little disappointed and for that reason, eventhough I like Boox hardware and software I would have to go with Supernote A5X.

[@MyDeepGuide]

I agree 100% that they should at least offer an option for it.

[@Nekotaku_TV]

Not a review.

[@blitherithicus]

@@Nekotaku_TV Merriam-Webster's definition of "review": "a report that gives someone's opinion about the quality of a book, performance, product, etc."

[@DonAdwick]

I wonder if there's any reason to buy an extra Lamy or Samsung S6 Lite Pen now, or go straight for the Boox Pro Pen altogether.

[@MyDeepGuide]

The only reasons will be the need for an eraser or a button as eraser, and /or if you prefer thinner or pens of a different format. But as far as comfort, quality, precision and writing feel goes, nope, not at all.

[@Sangjune85]

WoW! above all, I always thank you to give us very deep review!! this clip is what I've waited after Onyx announced NoteAir2. I'm now considering to buy not air2 or note 5. But I don't know what is different between two. My purpose to buy E-book is "writing". which one is more fit for me?

[@imacexpress]

This was a nice intro to the Note Air 2. I’m surprised by the speed differences. It makes me wonder if the type of memory changed as well. I’m hoping you can test to see if voice to text recognition is improved or faster on the new system. Does a faster system speed up the OCR function of the a note? Does the included pen hold better on a Note Air 1 also? Lots to consider for an update that seemed “minor” at first blush.

[@blie8767]

The Boox Note Air 2 is now available from Amazon and other sites (e.g., Komplett...). These sites do list a pen as part of the purchase, but do not list a sleeve (as some reviewers have referred to). On the Amazon web site, one person comments that one needs to purchase the device from the Onyx web shop in order to get the full list of add-ons (e.g., a sleeve?). A relevant question is then: if buying the device from non-Onyx web shops, does one still get the "good" new pen with the Note Air 2?

[@Maisonier]

I still have my onyx note air 1 ... I will wait for Onyx to release the Onyx Note Air Color. But this onyx note 2 looks great.

[@marcin6386]

Please test browsing experience when comparing this model to first version thanks !!!

[@PaweMrowczynski]

Hey, great review as always! Did you perhaps get the new cover? The new "improved" one is now using harder plastic and they ditched the sticky tape. You can still order both, as the older one is aparently thinner and has less weight. Would be cool to see some comparison of those in the full review :)

[@knyffen4534]

I have one of the "improved" ones. It has the problem that the hard plastic is of poor quality, so when you put it in the first time, it cracks, and then a month or so later, those cracks results in part of the plastic breaking off. So, yeah... "improved".

[@MyDeepGuide]

No I didn't, but I also can say that I have the original with the sticky tape for now over a year and it hasn't failed me once, literally. I unstick it from time to time, stick it back on and it just holds, and since it's aluminum surface, no residue is left. So for me, the original works perfectly, and I wouldn't change it.

[@PaweMrowczynski]

Ok that answers my question. I'm gonna go with the old version of the case. Thanks guys!

[@giampaoloviscidi7374]

Hi Voja, great first impressions review as usual! I am been waiting for your full review of this device since the first day it was announced! ps. could you please make the comparison of different pens for this device too? Do you think the default pen makes now another pen unnecessary? Thank you very much for your work!

[@MyDeepGuide]

Absolutely no need. You can try others if you really want to, but the new pen is excellent. The only thing is that it doesn't have an eraser. So from that perspective you can look into other pens or their pro pen, that does have an eraser.

[@giampaoloviscidi7374]

@@MyDeepGuide Thank you very much for your reply. And again, great work!

[@tomislavmoslavac1265]

Hi! First of all, thank you for your hard work and for making our life easyer. I started to study and write and read alot so im looking for a perfect e-reader/e-note taker. I wanted to order NoteAir but with this review i have some questons. I am from Croatia and i ve asked some shops when the NoteAir2 will come here but they dont know the answer, so, should i order NoteAir(and maybe change the pen?) or should i wait for NoteAir2? From your experience, are there many huge changes in NoteAir2 or should i buy NoteAir and i will be happy with it? Thank you very much again!! Stay strong! P.s. let me repeat, this will be my FIRST e-reader/e-note taking device

[@MyDeepGuide]

Wait for the Note Air 2 :) Worth it for sure.

[@tomislavmoslavac1265]

@@MyDeepGuide so you are likeing it so much hehe. Ok. Thank you

[@jdjgg9398]

Omg writing on this should count as ASMR that was amazing

[@willpestka2745]

May be looking into this tablet after I graduate from uni. Seems like it may be generally better than my ReMarkable 2

[@toplee6447]

Then you can wait for Note Air 3.

[@berntlie6799]

Looks very nice'! As someone also using Windows laptops... * How is the integration with a PC using the new file sharing facilities? * How is the speed when using the OneNote app? Will the OneNote app work well on the Note Air (1) after update to OS 3.2? Or, still horrible OneNote performance on the Note Air 1? * Any possibilities to use the Note Air 2 (and Note Air 1) as a second screen for a 'windows P'C? I.e., can I put a Windows app on the Note Air secondary screen and use the pen to write on the Windows app? ('that would make a laptop with pen support less necessary...)

[@GastonPetrocelli]

Hey Voja, will you be reviewing the Note 5 as well? I'd be interested to see it compared to the Note Air 2 as the technical specs are almost the same. I'm interested in more responsiveness and battery life, and if it comes in a lighter package... there's room to ponder. Specially since the color scheme seems to be the same.

[@ozmosyd]

Love ya work chap. Watching your reviews I went for Nova air and love it. Only been a couple of weeks and I already know that I "need" a bigger brother. And this seems to fit the bill. However, I am left wondering will there be a Nova air big brother? Thoughts anyone?

[@MyDeepGuide]

Nova Air is the little sister of the Note Air and Note Air 2, so nope, it's already here :)

[@albertosola1211]

As writing experience, is it close to Remarkable 2 or it still feels a little glassy?

[@MyDeepGuide]

I am glad you asked that, because it forced me to check it right not on the spot, and believe it or not, in the direct comparison now with their own respective default pens, Note Air 2 feels, sounds and overall has not marginally, but quite obviously better writing experience than the RM2. I found it hard to believe, so I tested and retested, and yeah, going back to Remarkable feels harder, more glassy and less precise. If there is a speed difference, I can't feel it or notice it, which means that the Note Air 2 is probably in the low 40ms or maybe even 30's category, I'll know more when I do the DESTA test, but subjective feel is that it's as fast, but considerably better feeling on all fronts than the RM2. Yet another very big surprise for me from this device.

[@josephcamhi5676]

Looking forward to the Lumi 2 review.

[@randomscandinavian6094]

I bought the Nova Air one month ago but this would fit my use a lot better. Still, I probably can’t sell the Nova easily where I live and I already made a lined leather case for it with my name in gold foil embossed writing. So I guess I’m stuck with it now. The Nova Air is nice but now it suddenly feels a lot less shiny.

[@kbhasi]

(12:33) I see Boox still uses Samsung Galaxy (One UI 1.x) style navigation gestures. My guess now is that they tried Google Pixel style gestures, which I prefer, but it didn't work out for them in internal testing. The Google Pixel style gestures, which AFAIK, Google recommended other device manufacturers to use, are: 1. Swipe up: Home 2. Swipe up and hold: Recent apps 3. Swipe from the edge without holding down on the edge first: Back

[@MalcolmCosenza]

You can use fluid navigation gestures to customize them, I don't like the defaults

[@kbhasi]

@@MalcolmCosenza Interesting. I'll try XDA Navigation Gestures even though that's not compatible with Android 11 due to removed features, as I kept the APK files for the paid version that's no longer available. However, the only removed feature is that Android 11 removed UI overscan support that was used by the app to hide the navigation bar, but Boox doesn't have an on-screen navigation bar anyway.

[@SphoorthyN]

To be fair, the newer One UIs have the same gestures as an option now too.

[@kbhasi]

@@SphoorthyN Oh, I didn't know that. Thanks for correcting me! After my Note8 (which was left on Android 9), I switched away to a different brand altogether.

[@dilyaniliev5903]

Great video Voja. I thought it is not worth to watch it since it was supposed to be the very same device, but yeah this looks great. Boox may hit the jackpot after the RM new connect program and I do not see any reason why people should buy Remarkable over Boox anymore but I am waiting for your detailed review. But kudos for Boox!

[@like5247]

Hey, I love your reviews man...Can u do a In-Depth Review about the fujitsu quaderno a5 gen 2? I`d love to hear your opinion

[@MyDeepGuide]

Hello, I'd like to, but I have no luck in establishing contact with Fujitsu in order to get a review unit loan, and I'm not impressed by the device enough to outright buy it, because there are too many things that I don't like about it to begin with and I know that it's not a device for me, so I'd end up being stuck with a very expensive device that I'll never ever use.

I have Onyx Boox Note Air, and I think it is generation 1.5 -- it still has the old pen with a sharp and hard plactic tip, but the position of the magnet on the pen, and the position of magnet on the side of the tablet is very faintly marked with a slightly raised plastic on the pen, and printed in slightly lighter blue than the rest of the case on the tablet. It is not marked in orange / light blue like in Onyx Boox Note Air 2. You need to know where to look - I have noticed those markings only after this watching this video. The magnet might be stronger as well than in 1st gen., but I have no way of confirming this. [I hope that this time my comment would not vanish]

[@LynneLaRochelle]

Well that seals it. I should have waited! I love my RM2 for the low latency, but I’ve already used up 20% of the memory. Now that writing on the Boox is so great, there’s really no reason to go with the remarkable. At least that’s how it seems to me. I’d be interested to know how similar you think the two writing experiences compare, Voja.

[@MyDeepGuide]

Another comment actually asked that question as well, so I just did the test, and re-test, and another, and another, to be sure. But yeah, now I am sure. Note Air 2 has considerably better writing experience than the RM2 when using their respective default pens. When I use the same pen on both devices, they feel incredibly similar, but RM2 feels a little harder, a bit more glassy and a tiny bit less precise than the Note Air 2. We are talking about very fine differences here, but when using the Remarkable pen on the RM2 and the new Boox pen on the Note Air 2, Note Air 2 wins on pretty much all fronts. I can't see or feel that it's slower, but it probably is, however it's clearly fast enough so that if there is a difference in writing speed latency, it clearly doesn't matter. But on everything else, more comfortable, more precise and more pleasant than the Remarkable 2. Who would have thought that this device would bring so many surprises!? I certainly didn't, not in the slightest.

[@bocciomarco]

@@MyDeepGuide thank you Voja for the review! May I ask you to please test (and film) the experience in uploading the backup of your note air 1 to the note air 2? Thank you!

[@MyDeepGuide]

This is a separate video that will be part of the guide video I mentioned, not part of the review.

[@amandabennett831]

@mydeepguide hi Voja, please advise which you would recommend for note taking, supernote so boox air2. And if I buy your organiser now, can I use it on my iphone and then on whichever e note I buy? Please answer! You answer other people but not me!!

[@steveaustin7463]

Hi Voya, will you do the in-depth review of the note air 2 before the unboxing of the max lumi 2 or the other way around ? PS : please, don't forget to test the compatibility of the new boox nibs with older pens from boox or from other manufacturers.

[@MyDeepGuide]

Max Lumi 2 Unboxing and First impression will come out first and the. I'll do in-depth testing of both devices and after testing will record and edit the videos. Roger on the new nibs.

[@steveaustin7463]

@@MyDeepGuide Thanks for the quick response. I value yours reviews. You're simply the best eink-device reviewer.

[@lanuovaterra]

@@MyDeepGuide thanks! within this year thanks to you I ll buy my first ereader (onyx) + your organizer for sure in order to thank you for your awesome tests

[@katiereiter7755]

@@MyDeepGuide Thanks for the fantastic video, as always. In the Max Lumi 2 Unboxing and First Impression will you be able to talk about your initial impressions of writing experience vs Note Air 2? I've been waiting for your reviews to buy one or the other based on this (I'm trying to be patient, but this video makes me excited to order one! :))

[@MyDeepGuide]

Thank you :) I will be comparing it, but briefly, because wits just the subjective and observable things. Measurable data comes when testing the devices for the in-depth reviews and that comes a little bit later.

[@yubbadubbadubba]

Would appreciate also an explanation of how to use the bleach settings on the device which have replaced the whiten apps background optimization option.

[@MyDeepGuide]

Will be included in the guide video/s I mentioned I'll do :)

[@yubbadubbadubba]

@@MyDeepGuide Thanks! That will be fantastic :) looking forward to hearing how onenote and Evernote work as well. This is one of the most compelling things about 3.2 for me but have been hearing mixed reviews on how it works.

[@ernestintownandjackintheco1024]

@@MyDeepGuide thank you! I have the Max Lumi2 with zero guidance on how to optimize Evernote for the device as advertised.

[@lukascpu]

Cheers for initial impressions - are you by any chance participating in beta firmware for Note Air? I just received update and for me writing experience improved a lot, same goes for new optimizations for One Note. Might not be that big diff in the end… back to the point - compare both on 3.2 firmware. Thanks for your hard work!

[@MyDeepGuide]

Nope, not in beta, but will definitely compare results once my Note Air gets the 3.2 update :)

[@TheDrokon]

Hey Voja, when you do the deep review can you go into the details on how annotations work? For both DRM free epub and PDF. This is one thing I can't find reliable information on. Can I do text annotations? Can I do handwritten annotations? Can I convert handwritten annotations to text? can I export annotations to a text file? I do a lot of marginalia and thoughts occur to me while reading so annotations capabilities is a key feature.

[@MyDeepGuide]

This will be covered in the guide videos, not in the review.

[@Thefable2100]

I was a few steps away from buying the previous version, but suddenly this edition popped up. I am considering it seriously now. My worst concern is the quality of the pen, but I hope you will explain more about that in your next video.

[@juaquint]

Very good improvements. I am Nova 2 user and I was thinking to update to a remarkable 2 but definitively Onyx is doing a very good job this year. I hope the OneNote´s writting experience was good too.

[@debobrata178]

Thats great!! Hope to get air 2 soon ^_^

[@xSimon16x]

Thank you for the great review! Would you recommend using the note air 2 with the protective case, or is it better to carry it with the sleeve and use it without the case like you do with the nova air? Also considering that now on Amazon they only sell the new version of the case and a lot of people report the corners breaking after few months.

[@MyDeepGuide]

I think that really depends on your habits and use case scenario's. I personally have used the thin flip cover with the sticky tape and never had a single issue with it, but that's because I use it in protected environment, most of the time. Nova Air on the other hand is mobile and always with me, and as such i wanted the folio, because it offers more complete protection, from all sides, the stylus can't get lost if it detaches from the magnet, etc. So it really depends on how and what you'll use it for. The big cover, while it offers more protection I didn't opt for, simply because these solutions already worked well for me, so I didn't have the need for it.

[@quintum1972]

Any chance you would do an unboxing of Note 5, in the next weeks? Really torn between the two, would like to understand how the screen of the Note 5 fares compared with Note Air 2 (as writing experience, refresh, etc)? I have also heard that the back of the Note 5 is plasticky like, not glass made?

[@MyDeepGuide]

Note 5 is delayed in production, so no units came out, or are available yet.

[@GokhanCvs]

I am not certain with this new series but boox in the past was using Rockchip SOCs not Snapdragon. I am just guessing they are still continuing with Rockchip but upper-better versions. In case if it would be Snapdragon I guess they would use it as a marketing material.

[@CornerHouseUK]

Voja, thank your for the great overview and the 2 detailed reviews of the Note Air2. I placed a pre-order for the RM2 before it was released, but following repeated delays and a growing concern about how locked-down it it, I cancelled my order before it was shipped. After watching your videos for the Note Air2, I ordered on and I'm really pleased I did. I mainly use it for note taking; the writing experience and AI transcription is brilliant (even with my atrocious handwriting). One thing I'm struggling with is finding replacement nibs for the supplied pen in the UK. I keep being directed back to the nibs for the original Note Air, but if I understand correctly the nibs are different and contribute to the fantastic writing feel. Is that right? I may have to wait for the nibs to become available in the UK, but in the meantime, is there a different nib you'd recommend as a stop gap?

[@sagas6882]

Hello Voja, pleasure to listen you. Very well explained. I have been watching your both "unboxing" videos and realize that the first device has the name "NoteAir" while the second has indicated "NoteAir 2". Do you have two devices or the first is already an old version of the NoteAir 2? Thank you in advance for your comments

[@MyDeepGuide]

Yes, last year Note Air was released and now they have released Note Air 2.

[@sagas6882]

@@MyDeepGuide Hello again and thank you for your prompt reply. I did not explaim mysefl properly. I was meaning about your last videos of NoteAir2 (November 11th and November 27th). On the first video of the NoteAir2, on the back side of the device still has written "NoteAir" ONLY and on your second video within November is already written "NoteAir2". I´ve just purchased the NoteAir2 but in fact, on the back of the device still is writting "NoteAir", no mention about the version 2. ¿Do You have two versions?

[@MyDeepGuide]

No, it is the same unit and it says " Note Air" on the Note Air 2. Where did you see that it says Note Air 2 on the back?

[@shaigluskin1225]

Voya, you are the best!

[@daveyshmavey]

I tried to purchase a remarkable 2 (submitted the payment 5 times) but the website was messed up. No support. I’m so glad I ran across your channel! I just ordered the Note Air 2! Do you recommend an aftermarket pen? Thanks!

[@raigne86]

One of the major reasons I haven't gotten a boox device is the violation of the gpl2. Given your experience and preference for them as a daily driver, is it safe to assume you aren't concerned they might be doing something weird with your data? Also KITTY. Please pet the kitty for me. :D

[@MyDeepGuide]

I am aware of the concerns regarding that issue and that is something I have asked them about, not having gotten any clear answer really. Internally, for myself I decided to give it a year after initially raising the point with them and see if something will be done. So stuff has been done and updated regularly, for example, they are publishing their Android Test project on GitHub on a very regular basis and there you have partial source code, but not a complete one. So, while I do understand that some people are concerned about this and think that they are completely not complying, but that's partially true, there is a significant chunk of the source code out there and is being updated. But, partial compliance is still a violation of the GPL licence and seeing how this has not changed now with the Android 11 platform either, I will be listing it as a con on Boox devices from now on. That being said, i am not concerned about it at all, literally 0% because I know that any device that is connected online compromises absolutely privacy and security. GPL compliance doesn't guarantee squat, because if someone has nefarious intentions to covertly gather data, they can implement that in so many more elegant and more comprehensive ways, than building it directly into the system. The idea that the system is designed around such a thing is paranoid and biased, because when other, non-China based companies are doing it (and they are) no one is raising any concerns. I and others did net traffic check and yes, there is a report that Boox devices "phone home" but the packets sent out are so tiny that they can't contain any relevant personal data and are much more consistent to server status and device pinging rather than anything else., Plus, fire up any Android app and you'll see far more disconcerting network activities, and web browsing is even worse. So in conclusion, for me personally, I think that now that they started to sell their devices from US and EU their devices need to comply fully with the GPL licence, but no, I am not worried in the slightest about it, because of the reasons stated above.

[@AleSuggests]

The faster PDF speed seems to be related to the new firmware. I'm testing 3.2 beta on Note Air1 and I can turn the pages of the same PDF a lot faster than with my Nova3 Color that runs 3.1. Like... much faster!

[@MyDeepGuide]

Nice!

[@tgy13]

Hi Voja, your video is simply made my choose between rm2 and air2. But on the other hand I know you liked nova air too. The writing feel is same between nova air and note air2 ? Writing is first priority for me so which one would you go nova air or note air 2? Good video btw thanx

[@Patryk128pl]

Looks very promising, I might even regret that right now I can't afford upgrading from my Nova 3. xd I wonder about updates to the software. Have they added option to turn the device off after 6 hours? Is the an option to export your note with transparent background? Are you able to add more that 5 layers? Can you export each layer as seperate transparent PNG? Will older devices get this update?

[@MrBlubb80]

Thank you Voja for your interesting guides on all these E-Ink Tablets. I have a question that does not directly concern the product but more the way it is sold: It seems to me that boox has a very strict return policy (which maybe is even against EU law). Alternatively purchasing via amazon adds a lot to the price. Would be interested to know what are your thoughts on this?

[@MyDeepGuide]

I am able to purchase it normally in Norway through a regular tech store and it follows and allows for normal, Norway laws specific returns, so I think that people should read the terms and conditions of the store they are using, or if unsure, ask the store itself beforehand, to avoid any misunderstandings, as these things will be country and store specific. As far as alleged legality of things goes, I haven't seen or heard of anything even remotely close to what you mentioned. Some people may be used to certain aspects of purchasing so much that they automatically assume things, but assuming something is not the same as a company or a store doing something wrong, especially when terms and conditions are readily available and when it is easy to verify if a certain purchase has a flexible or a rigid return policy. If you ask for my personal opinion, I personally think that it's the individual's responsibility to ask what they are interested in and inform themselves before commiting to a purchase. I hear of people being "shocked" by utter basics such as tech import taxes or shipping costs, which of course is completely silly. If someone is an adult enough to handle their own finances, then they need to be doing that with a responsibility of an adult and make informed purchases and decisions and not place the blame on others when they face a disappointment because of own assumptions. That's just how I look at these things, I know some people will disagree, but you asked me, so I shared :)

[@GuangyeCao]

Thank you for the review! I was wondering how the reading experience is? Is glare ever an issue or does the front light make it easy on the eyes regardless of where your lamps / lights are placed? I had a Sony Digital Paper and glare was the biggest issue.

[@yoimcalvinable]

if I were getting an e-ink and trying to decide between remarkable 2 and note air 2, which would you recommend? I also am eyeing heavily on the hand-writing to text function! I normally like an hb pencil and a paper to draft my writings, would you think NA2 has a better fell than remarkable?

[@marcin6386]

speed mode is impresive I need to admit!

[@user-nm1hc2my6w]

Hey Voja, really appreciate your work. Quick question: I'd like to customize the split screen sizes so that instead of the screen being split into two equal portions, the sizes could be adjustable. More specifically, I'd like to have a larger pdf portion and a smaller notepad portion. Played around with the device, searched this subreddit as well as KZbin and I haven't been able to find out if this is possible. Much appreciate any help!

[@MyDeepGuide]

Thank you :) As far as I know, it's not possible to adjust the split position/size l, so you're stuck with the horizontal or vertical split.

[@user-nm1hc2my6w]

@@MyDeepGuide ah that’s too bad. Hopefully in the future. In the meantime horizontal mode with increased text size and gesture switching the multi tasker it is. Thank you so much for your quick reply!

[@EdwinAljibe]

Thanks for the review.

[@ernestintownandjackintheco1024]

Always look forward to your reviews as the gold standard. Can you please cover the resizing issues in Notes on 3.2 when going from portrait to landscape mode? I can’t make heads or tails of it and a clear walkthrough/explanation would be very helpful. Does anyone know when the new pro pen with eraser will be out? I don’t think it’s available at this time.

[@chidanandakafle8257]

I am waiting for deep guide with review on writing experience on onenote/ evernote/wps.

[@JohnDanenbarger]

I had the same reaction as you. Damn. I do have a question, though. When I am reading a PDF I find that turning the pages on my Air is slow and troublesome. I wish that you would make a video on the best way to turn pages on different documents.

[@MyDeepGuide]

Actually i do have a video titled "How to swipe like a pro" and I think you might find it useful :)

[@JohnDanenbarger]

@@MyDeepGuide That video was extremely helpful and should be required study for anyone who buys a Note Air. Now I have two more questions: 1. Do you have something to instruct on the use of Push. I don't get it. 2. Do you have any way to organize your Deep Guide videos. I have not found where they can all be found, nor how to search them.

[@selfhelp9175]

Really great review. What's the battery life like?

[@Warement]

Hello Voja, I am not sure if I heard right is the writing experience better from the note air 1 with a third party screen protector? or do you mean about the factory screen protector of note air 1. Looking forward to the review of Lumi 2, because I am most interested in the writing feel of the note 5

[@MyDeepGuide]

Writing feel on Note Air 2 is better even than the Remarkable 2, so yes, better than Note Air 1 with any screen protector I tried. As for Note 5, it will probably have the same writing feel as the Max Lumi 2, which means, good, but not as good as the Note Air 2.

[@Warement]

@@MyDeepGuide so you have already tested the writing feel of lumi 2 and the air 2 has better writing feel? I had guessed that because note air 2 has glass screen that the lumi 2 would had better writing feel. Thank you for your quick reply edit:You are right I just saw that the new writing feel screen protector comes only with the note air, and it is not available on note 5 and lumi 2, so probably this is the reason.

[@justtry2114]

Please make review for note 5. Can't wait Thank you

[@MyDeepGuide]

I haven't received the Note 5 yet. I will do the review when I receive the device, bit as it is the fate of many devices right now because of the power cuts and global chip shortages, Note 5 has some delays. I didn't receive any concrete info on when it will be available.

[@steveaustin7463]

Hi Voya, am I wrong if I say that the writing feel should be even better on the max lumi 2 because the panel is more flexible than that of the note air 2 ? I read your comments below and I was very happy to read that progress has been made to make the writing more precise. I like writing small and for writing mathematics the precision feeling is important.

[@MyDeepGuide]

Not really, as the protective film that has been applied on the Note Air 2 is much more than a simple screen protector, and the writing feel is actually better on the Note Air 2. Not by a lot, but a little bit better.

[@steveaustin7463]

@@MyDeepGuide Interesting. Maybe it's not the same protective film on the Lumi. Thanks for the info.

[@williamforbes6919]

Hopefully the new built on screen protector (can it be called that if it is a permanent layer?) is more durable than the one on my Nova Air. In the short time I've owned it there is already a shiny worn down spot from using the screen refresh gesture. Lots of stylus scratches too. Also noticed the front panel assembly is delaminating from the frame, after less than 2 months of use...

[@MyDeepGuide]

If you use a dry cloth you will be able to clean your screen. It's not scratched or used up, it's just dirty and greasy from use, and that's normal, if you don't wipe the screen occasionally. You can see in my Kobo Elipsa video how to properly clean screens and what the before and after looks like. I've used mine daily for over a year now, Note Air 1, and I've literally had zero issues with it.

[@williamforbes6919]

@@MyDeepGuide I have cleaned it with windex and a microfiber. The problem is the plastic layer of the Nova Air, unlike the raw glass on the Note Air, will take abrasion damage. I really do like the device, but It is falling apart after an incredibly short period of time. The bottom chrome strip as shipped from the factory had a slight curve to it, which over time is separating the display and the frame. The same is happening around the left hand side as well. I am babying the tablet to prevent any further damage from happening.

[@MyDeepGuide]

Oh, my apologies. I misunderstood and thought you meant Note Air 1. I have the Nova Air as well, but mine shipped undamaged and I'm not seeing such issues yet. I'll keep an eye on it, thanks for the heads up. BTW, when cleaning these device you mustn't ever use any cleaning solution, as it can and will eat into some of the plastics. This is why a dry cloth, or in really smudgy cases, eyeglass wipes can help and do the job safely. That being said, what you describe sounds like a faulty device, and I would at least contact the distributor with photographs and report of the state of the device, because those issues you describe fall under the standard warranty of most of the devices. You might need to push for it, depending on the chain you purchased it from, but it's worth to try at the very least, because none of what you describe sounds normal.

[@salamander_xing]

Do we have any idea when the new firmware will be available for the old devices like note air?

[@annvoy7698]

A week ago Boox answered on FB it might take another week or two. So I reckon it might be still in November?

[@yubbadubbadubba]

I think it’s on the KZbin comments to the launch video, but they said December

[@salamander_xing]

​@@annvoy7698 Ok thanks! tbh im disappointed by how little updates these devices have been having

[@evenaicantfigurethisout]

how's the privacy on this vs the original? does it still phone home to mothership on a regular basis?