Remarkable 2 vs ViWoods Comparison | Who Will Win?

[@DigiDriftZone]

This is a bit like comparing BMW to a Homgqi, sure the latter has android apps and lights and stuff but is the driving experience as good? (in this context does it feel as much like writing on paper or not). The remarkable still isn’t beat on writing feel if using the first party pens and that’s the most important functionality for many buying an eink notebook. The stylus and screen texture are matched and I tried different pens and the first party ones feel way better. I own a scribe too and the RM2 feels more responsive for basic things like writing and selecting/moving selection. The extra PPI does not yield better quality writing unfortunately either (on the scribe anyway). The erase delays look quite extreme on the viwoods even though you say it’s faster? And you can disable the RM2 faded erase by sshing into the device but personally I quite like that, it’s a deliberate coded feature, not a bug. I’m very curious about this device but I’m worried the write feels won’t stand up to the RM2 and in other reviews they still favour the RM2 for writing.

[@dpoon73]

Any chance you guys can do a comparison between Viwoods and Boox Go 10.3

[@dzapa22]

Well, in any case I continue to prefer RM2. 4 years and still competing. I need zero distractions, for applications I have a smartphone or a tablet. The only thing I miss, it is true, is being able to have books from other brands or from the public library. Thanks

[@larklandmorley]

I will be honest, not sure these comparisons make sense in context. First of all the Remarkable 2 is 4 years old and this new tablet just coming out, so yes, the hardware spec should be better and not a big deal to compare (Maybe RM 3 would be better to compare). I think focusing on use cases is a better way to look at these devices. I always had a Remarkable 2 and just got the Boox Go 10.3. I am a technology person, so no issues to learn a new system. The Go 10.3 has a lot more features and options than the RM2, no doubt about that. However, I do believe the Boox could have done a much better job at user experiences and simplicity. I still go back to the RM2 for quick note taking and being organized. I think the viwoods is an eink tablet while the RM2 is a specialized ewriter device. The built in keyboard for the RM2 is still a winner for me, despite the others having bluetooth keyboard options. In the end, user experience is very important which is why RM2 does so well even with limited features.

[@techmaster-ch5yd]

Since I switched to color e-readers (kaleido 3 screen) it is difficult for me to go back to black and white models, color is very useful for annotations with the stylus, technical documents (graphs, statistics) are more pleasant with color. I just hope than resolution (150 DPI for the color layer, versus 300 DPI for black and white layer) will increase next version of color e-ink screen technology.

[@businessvisionary9192]

1:13 ) For privacy data reasons a big W for RM2 for Cloud services and File sharing. Hopefully kept same format for RM3.

[@1967dragonaxe]

Viwoods has AI running continuously in the background. Capturing everything you write and storing it on their servers. But of course, I’m sure they wouldn’t sell that information to anyone else…like Facebook do 🤔

[@tiffanybennett2429]

Could you compare this to the Remarkable Pro?

[@christill]

I do think it’s good that there are these options. I definitely think there is a significant number of people who do just want a digital notebook and nothing else. Remarkable definitely do need a glow light next time though. I think women especially from what I’ve seen really value just having a digital notebook. A lot of them anyway. I don’t want to get into this thing of having something and not needing it. A lot of people are like that. But equally, a lot of people just want a digital notebook. So it’s good to have that choice. And people like Peter should remember that no everyone thinks like him. A lot of people don’t want app stores or SDK support or whatever. They just want to make notes on a device that will last a decade reliably with no fuss.

[@BrianHartman]

I haven't actually tried either of them because they're not in my price range. However, I think it's important to note one thing: Added functionality usually means added cost. I imagine that if you *just* want an e-book and note-taking experience (without all the other apps) it could be a less expensive unit.

[@DigiDriftZone]

Actually no, it’s far more costly to develop a purpose built OS instead of just slapping Android on it.

[@shbunder]

@@DigiDriftZonetrue, but that’s not really the case, RM is running Linux with a GUI on top, which also is not difficult to make. I’m more worried about the effect of running an OS full of features and drivers that are totally useless on an e-ink display. But I’m not an expert.

[@DigiDriftZone]

@@shbunder you could say Mac is just a basic Linux like unix with a gui on top too, but that’s orders of magnitude more difficult than just using android with an app, as Microsoft found out with windows mobile :)

[@jpustin]

I thought that when you did convert to text on the RM2 it just put it on a new page, you just go back yeah?

[@AvoidsPikes-]

Unfortunately, the ViWoods can't yet be purchased.

[@goodereader]

yes this will be launching via Crowdfunding soon

[@AvoidsPikes-]

​@@goodereader Thanks bro. You rock!

[@whiteglitch]

Which one has the best contrast ?

[@andrescabrera]

Cool when a rom comes out without AI and spyware for the ViWoods I'll consider buying one

[@sisterparfums]

I cannot see any pdf file on your vivhood ? How to transfert them and get synchronised between my whole ecosystem

[@sisterparfums]

Any app for pdf transferts from my phone ?

[@drshehzadhussain6526]

A very good comparison that’s why I am waiting for viwoods

[@TimdeVille]

Not sure what it does better really. If this had a front light that would be great.

[@waleedramadan2421]

I tried to catch the pen name that you're using, is it iflytech? Couldn't look it up, can you please write it down?

[@goodereader]

"Iflytek " They are a Chinese company that makes enotes The pen is fine, don't get us wrong, but we didn't use it for any amazing purposes. It was just because it was a level playing Field. And the tips are the same as 90% of companies use in the industry

[@editorenbici]

Good videos to see the difference of software

[@ValentinBackofen]

A HK startup that gobbles up all my data? The UX just looks unfinished. Android for Android's sake. No information as to what LLM that i am feeding with my data? After your first video I did sign uoas a backer. But started reading on company (which has no history), sent questions which where never answered. Rm2 is slow I'll give you that. But...for now... I'll just wait for the Rm3.

[@sloppynyuszi]

It’s overpriced for what it is, but there is a valid case for something that does one thing right, over something that technically can do everything that a Samsung galaxy tab, only at a crappy refresh rate with lots of ghosting.

[@_luigimarazzi_art]

This video is great, but it doesn't show if in viwoods there is the possibility to enlarge a note or a drawing, or a PDF thanks

[@goodereader]

Please check out the review

[@_luigimarazzi_art]

@@goodereader I have already seen the video and in addition to the comparison of the two models, there is no mention of any gesture that allows you to enlarge a pdf, a note or a drawing.... I would like to understand if there is this possibility in Viwoods.

[@baltgames1]

I think RM2 ergonomic is better

[@scottshort3931]

But the viwood is just an android tablet. Not a distraction free device. Apples and oranges

[@mitcheljh]

Thank you for your very objective reviews!

[@goodereader]

Holy moly. We very much thank you for your super thanks People like you really do make our community strong. Thank you so much mitchell. Seriously

[@malgrif091]

One replaces a note book, the other replaces a note book the same way an iPad replaces a note book. Both have their place. I’m sure you’ll knock the rm3 for having the same minimalist mindset

[@goodereader]

I'm sure people will have the exact same controversial mindset on the rm3 So it is what it is

[@waleedramadan2421]

No words out there for a rm3 yet to talk about

[@shbunder]

@@malgrif091 I also don’t understand the fetish of some to assess (e-ink) note-taking devices for their ability to run apps like youtube or candycrush. It’s like comparing high-end HDR TV’s and being annoyed that one doesn’t have native support for MS Word. 🤦‍♂️