Boox Go 10.3 - Are There Too Many Compromises?

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[@lievais]

So glad I could join this live! Kit, you're unique in being a teacher, a true user of these products and technically skilled to bring this video production at a pro level. Keep enjoying what you do!

[@KitBetts-Masters]

@@lievais thanks so much! Certainly aim to do that! 🙂

[@fdota]

I've been holding out for the A5X2 for so long but I've given in and ordered a Go 10.3, no doubt thanks to your endorsement and detailed reviews.

[@Juan-ly5mn]

Please, ignore all negative comments. You are offering great content and I love it. I just bought the Boox Go 10.3 and you were the first who told me about the product. (I already own the Remarkable 2). And I too wish Boox made that drawing app! With a little bit of luck this Boox Go 10.3 will push Remarkable to release a Remarkable 3 (Which I will probably buy too, I love these devices). And, lastly, your hair looks GREAT!!!!

[@puzzleetpuzzles7951]

Why you need so many of them?

[@ThePianist51]

@@puzzleetpuzzles7951This is the same as if you would ask: Why you using word, notion and obsidian…

[@Kinrian2797]

I'mma be receiving mine tomorrow and I can't wait. Initially I wasn't planning on getting it but watching your content and others. It made me excited to see how sharp the b/w contrast is especially when there no backlight layer in-between the eink panel itself and the textured glass that would interfere with how it's displayed.

[@jameswilliams3046]

How do you like the Boox Go 10.3? As I’m considering getting one.

[@Kinrian2797]

@@jameswilliams3046 it feels comfortable single hand holding it in landscape mode. Doesn't feel like a 10 inch device more like a 8 or 9 inch device properly due to the similar color of the screen to the bezels playing tricks with my eyes. Feels like a ePaper device and not an android device. Also using a 86Lux reading light and mounting it on the front flap cover of the case folded to the back of the boox (not on the device itself) for night reading. Works nicely and gives that late night book reading aesthetic book feeling.

[@michaelwelsh6969]

Another great video Kit. I must say, I love the Go 10.3 - the massive biggie for me was the closeness between the pen & the ink. One thing I have always struggled re Boox with is the Library. I would love a video to see how you use yours, how we should use ours and how to deal with all these files. As ever, most appreciated.

[@Change-1820]

Kit, as always a great review and discussion. Loved the shout out to Roderick as well, he has exceptional rants. You and I may need to have a follow up discussion at some point on the whole "productivity versus focus" discussion. 😅

[@anihoo9872]

This is the first time I've joined a live (typically board). That helped me make my decision. Thank you.🙏

[@KitBetts-Masters]

@@anihoo9872 awesome! What did you go for in the end?

[@anihoo9872]

@@KitBetts-Masters I will buy the Go 10.3 because I need it for running Android-based Farsi book apps, and I really like its note-taking features similar to Paperlike. I had some concerns, but after listening to your live session, I feel more confident in my decision.

[@anihoo9872]

@@KitBetts-Masters I thought I had left a comment, but it's not there now. I was looking for something that could be used for note-taking and also support Persian book apps. I had some concerns about the Go 10.3, but watching your live session addressed those worries. I'm going to buy it.

[@CyrilJap]

I’ve been using the Go 10.3 for 2 days. I’m loving it but I’ll be keeping my Tab Ultra C too. Thanks to the cloud sync, they are always perfectly synced and they just complete each other.

[@goofy_xf6223]

Why do you have 2 devices if you don’t mind answering? I’m contemplating getting another possibly and would like to know what made you want to get a 2nd device

[@CyrilJap]

@@goofy_xf6223 I’ve been using the Tab Ultra C for a year, and it’s good enough for all my needs (I need colors for some tasks) but I’ve always wanted something lighter and brighter for more casual note taking. I don’t need the Go 10.3 and I could do without it. I’m keeping it because I find it more enjoyable to use, I love the fact that it doesn’t need a front light. But I think, at least for my needs, the Go 10.3 alone wouldn’t be enough.

[@젼E]

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[@juliemasters1]

Great video. I think I will put an order in for this one, rather than wait for the Supernote. Who knows how expensive it will be with UK delivery costs etc. My son said he watches your physics videos and that they’re great. His teacher recommended them :).

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Good point re: the cost of the Supernote, I think that they need to get the pre-orders page going soon, to help people make an informed decision. Thanks so much, it is always great to hear that these videos that I worked hard on a good few years ago are continuing to be useful to a whole new group of young people every year!

[@elesisfernandez8253]

I can't choose between Note Air 3C and Go 10.3... I don't really care about color.. but I would prefer to have front light, but I would also want something with good contrast so it is easier to read on.

[@porvoonosho]

Thank you so much for this! It was nice to see that the video works pretty good.

[@KitBetts-Masters]

My pleasure, thanks for the comment! I was pretty surprised by how good it is!

[@dannydivine7699]

The WHOLE case / clip issue is solved by reusing my existing overpriced reMarkable slip folio case, it protects, and it secures the pen as well, then it's out of the way when I use the rm2 right now, and I believe it will work fine with the GO 10.3 as well

[@Nanosoldering]

Great reviews . Can I ask please if you have some website to download a daily planner template for the go 10.3 because this that is available are not so completed ? Thanks

[@eianex1329]

I bought the Boox Go 10'3 using your affiliate link. I like your content and your high quality videos and commentary about the e-ink devices. But what happened today with the camera quality on stream? It looks a little pixelated. (Both face and most importantly the device looking camera)

[@dannydivine7699]

There will be a "Thinness" limit where "fragility" will skyrocket, and I certainly don't want these devices to become any more fragile to be worrying about damage vs usefulness!!!

[@fdota]

It will have to be make the jump to flexible material!

[@dannydivine7699]

Just as a point of reference, has anybody ever measured a NEW yellow pad??? I'm guessing they are already thicker than both the GO 10.3 and the reMarkable 2, and if you add an almost necessary clipboard to make the yellow pad actually usable in the hand the combination is most surley thicker than both E-Ink devices in question.

[@stephaneenglish4661]

Low storage and no memory expansion capacity? Thanks for the warning - I didn’t need to watch any further! I’ll wait and see how the A5X2 works out, then.

[@paulhealy6390]

Another fantastic video thanks.

[@KitBetts-Masters]

@@paulhealy6390 thanks for watching!

[@amandawilson2303]

It seems odd that they went with a removable flap for a device that also has a weak magnet. The case should have had a holder for the pen and just completely done away with the magnet if the goal was to make the device as light as feasible.

[@KitBetts-Masters]

@@amandawilson2303 Yeah, good point!

[@VidMashUp]

LOL, I've been waiting all day. But it's Friday!😢😅

[@jackm1310]

I think the scribe is an amazing deal for someone who doesn't need another android device

[@RossMcCarthy-qk3yp]

Just got mine in the mail!!!

[@KitBetts-Masters]

@@RossMcCarthy-qk3yp wish you joy of it buddy. Let me know what you think!

[@jimmoc77]

Is it just me or have you noticed that the magnet from the black pro pen snaps to the side of the go 10.3 better then the white pen they include with it? I thought the issue was the thinness of the tablet at first but apparently it’s just the magnet in the pen. I wonder if they will release a white version.

[@minkhantaung-nf5dr]

I wanna know if you don't mind. the screen is different between the boox note air 3 and Boox Go 10.3. I mean not the color, as far as I know the boox note air 3 has the pre-installed screen protector that make to get paper like feeling in note taking and can remove with hand easily. This is the one thing I don't like. I think it is no premium setup. so, in boox go 10.3, it has a screen protector or non-removable paper-like screen. Also I wanna know also, in low light conditions, the Boox goes 10.3's brightness, what happens with the screen brightness when you use it in low light situations?

[@timgoffard]

Any thinner and we'll be able to roll it up like a scroll!

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Yeah, I think that is the endpoint that these companies are aiming for TBH.

[@flabbybum9562]

I like the split screen for notes whilst reading on the Boox, as shown. But it looks awkward for us south paws. Anyone know if you can switch it round so the page for notes would be on my left instead of right?

[@johnresto1603]

The go seems like a real nice device and i had ordered it but i cancelled my order. I want the front light for night reading. I was thinking of the note 3 to get the light. I am really confused about which one or do i wait to see the new super note a5x2.

[@cosmonz]

A5x2 won't have a light though.......

[@johnresto1603]

​@@cosmonzThank you for the information

[@dannydivine7699]

Is there any way to enable some page break lines in the infinite scroll mode, so that as I'm writing I can actually adjust my writing so it would print cleanly if the need were to arise that I needed to put my notes onto a dead tree?? And I suppose a horizontal break line would be useful as well if I do ever need my notes to actually fit and look reasonably professional on dead trees!!

[@larakolya7774]

Hey Kit! Thank you so much for reviewing the latest eink devices. I pulled the trigger and bought myself a Go 10.3 thanks to your vides! Just have a question: as a university student, I'm going to be transporting this device often in a packed bag with other things. I'm worried that there might be unwanted pressure on the screen that can cause damage. What kind of cases/sleeves do you suggest for this device? Soft and padded? Hard shell? Also, how do you typically transport them? Thank you in advance! Keep up the great work!

[@dannydivine7699]

The Boox Pen looks "Fatter" in all the videos I've seen, can you do some camparision of the Boox Pens vs the reMarkable Pens, I currently have the reMarkable Marker Plus that I've gotten used to??

[@jumpsneak]

Great stream! Did you try to use usb c adapter or native wired headphones? Will it work?

[@timgoffard]

Can it store files on a usbc thumb drive?

[@VidMashUp]

I wonder if you can sideload Atelier on the Boox Go.

[@lucianojoublanc4484]

Does it support android location-based unlock? So you can e.g. automatically unlock it when connected to your home WiFi?

[@JoeBrigAI]

Any options for a e-ink tablet with keyboard for using a Terminal via SSH. Unfortunately that would probably be a premium device, which is fine, but I would rather not have lights or color. Looking to remote into my development environment from an e-ink tablet, for outside or late night work. This also raises the question of outdoor use, my Supernote Nomad's battery gets too hot to use outdoors in the summer.

[@Masonn73]

Wouldn't termux via android e-ink tablets work?

[@sangahassanzai5604]

I have a maximum of words that it translates, is this on any boox?

[@rceleo]

I worry about how these tablets manage drawings, they seem fine in the beginning, after a while how do they manage lots of pages 30, 50, 70 oages of drawings, doodles, and writting, my rM is already feels slow, and it makes me mad to know I dont have more RAM.

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Yeah, I would stick to one drawing per notebook personally and just keep them all in a little folder. This is another reason why a drawing app would be great because they could remove a lot of the features that aren't necessary for art and are there for note making, like AI, OCR, linking, all that stuff!

[@rush48192]

Not sure how, but you should work on getting links through Amazon when buying, since the return policy with Amazon is a no brainier

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Hiya, yeah, I have some amazon links in my description, but not maybe to every device. Thing is that you don't get the case and nibs bundled in on Amazon though.

[@hmemichel]

I don’t see the members testing footage for the 10.3 go. (I am a member, I think at the right level.) thoughts?

[@KitBetts-Masters]

@@hmemichel that's odd. Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4ScnoZ5d5ennbcsi=hrTAUXJ11cF5UwDQ

[@TomRichards-y8e]

How do you become a member?

[@KitBetts-Masters]

@@TomRichards-y8e Hiya, through the join button next to the subscribe button. 🙂. Thanks for your interest!

[@hmemichel]

@@KitBetts-Masters It tells me that the video is available to members, but I am a member. odd.

[@lucianojoublanc4484]

Was looking forward to this but the recording quality is very poor. Normally it's crystal clear. Any chance of re-uploading?

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Yeah, so what I do is I take the livestream recordings, (which are the best bit rate available) and I re-edit them into sections. (I've even tried capturing the main shot of the devices in 4K this time so that those edits are even better looking.) I think that this gives a good balance for me and the viewers so that you can be there live if you want to contribute, and maybe have a skip about on the replay, and then enjoy an edited version later. So perhaps this time just look forward to those videos coming!

[@benjaminheil2864]

Is there a Programm from boox in which we can send in an older device and get a discount for a new one? Thanks , love your work

[@KitBetts-Masters]

I don't think so. But I'll suggest it to my contract. Because they should definitely do that. 🙂

[@benjaminheil2864]

100% I am positive that a lot of users would be happy

[@vidalskyociosen3326]

wrong spelling ?? comprimises ??

[@KitBetts-Masters]

No, it's correct, check again! ;-) (Thanks!)