This is the BEST E-Ink Tablet Yet - Boox Tab Ultra C Review!

[@koehlerdaniel4863]

Thanks for your reviews!!! I went through many videos reviewing the Remarkable, Supernote and Boox e-ink tablets before I decided to give a chance to the Tab Ultra C. It's not perfect, as there a few glitches here and there in the UX but I am very satistifed with the experience so far. I wanted to get rid of all my paper notes, improve my workflow using Obsidian and have an alternative screen to rest my eyes. Thanks to your videos and those of My Deep Guide and Brandon Boswell, I could have a proper idea of what to expect before committing. These have been super helpful, so wanted to leave a mark of appreciation here! Can't wait this technology is ready to replace my monitors...

[@borresj1285]

So, for me, it will finally be usable if/when the larger (13,3 inch) color version is released. I have used a larger iPad Pro for reading and learning since 2016 and never looked back (to a smaller screen). Also, owning a Max Lumi has convinced me that it is the minimum size of the screen to enable reading pdf-s without hassle (unlike smaller screens). So, until a bigger color e-ink screen appears, I will continue on using an iPad for reading scientific (and other) texts and documents where color is important, using computer glasses to save my eyes. As far as I know, the only confirmed 12 inch e-ink color device will be available on Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Twist, with full Windows support.

[@ObiKKa]

Fujitsu also has a new 13.3" Quaderno A4 Gen 3 ereader with Kaleido 3 colours since June 2023. But so far no one seems to have reviewed it properly as of August 2023.

[@borresj1285]

@@ObiKKa Well I think nobody reviewed it since it is still not available for purchase, as far as I have gathered (I will gladly be corrected). I only managed to find some videos of it from a trade show in Japan, there is no mention of it on the fujitsuquaderno site, and it is available for preorder on goodereader site, which is neither here nor there, because there is absolutely no indication of when it might become available. I am sure it will be reviewed on some of the channels when it becomes available. Personally, I would prefer a Boox device, since I am already somewhat familiar with their ecosystem, and have seen that their GPU acceleration and super refresh technology really makes a difference in usability. Last, but not least, an important indication is the availability from a reputable site (with the ability to deliver to EU, for example).

[@Tom-ts5qd]

Only announced, no new information since months, let alone it being released

[@geeyouwhy72]

Just got my Tab Ultra C which Im really enjoying. The biggest issue so far is, it's not very comfortable to hold. The edges feel sharp and that's a really bad design flaw. Am hoping someone comes up with a rubber grip attachment to make it easier to hold.

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Hiya, yeah, many people aren't keen on that! Are you using it in a case?

[@HolgerNestmann]

I have the same issue. Is it lappable with the keyboard? I think that makes me like my ipad with magic keyboard so much

[@geeyouwhy72]

@@KitBetts-Masters Yeah, got both cases. Might try a bit of electrical tape and see if that works.

[@JA3162]

Tried light sandpaper on the edges?

[@geeyouwhy72]

@@JA3162

[@johnmanley4528]

I had bought one with the keyboard case. I am processing a return for it, however. Since you are comparing it to an iPad, I have never lost the connection between the iPad and its keyboard. With the Ultra C I was constantly losing that connection. Even the tiniest movement would throw off the connection. It was so frustrating. I was also losing a good 15%/hr in battery life. That is also not acceptable for an e-ink device. I did not like the writing experience due to the camera bump on the back. I also did not like the way yellow, red, and orange looked on the device. I will likely wait to see what the next Note Air looks like. This was not a fit for me, however.

[@jakeham4017]

I agreed - I was misled

[@Nanopoder]

The keyboard connection is a huge problem. It’s really difficult to use it. It disconnects at the slightest movement, so the screen starts to rotate and then it takes a few seconds to recommend. The spacebar is hit or miss. Same with the screen rotation.

[@johnmanley4528]

@@Nanopoder I completely agree. It’s a dealbreaker for me.

[@herzlboy]

So given this, I guess if you found an external portable keyboard with a suitable size (and that would ideally prop up the tablet to an ideal angle), that would be better than using their proprietary keyboard, right?

[@johnmanley4528]

@@herzlboy I may have gotten a bad case, although others have expressed similar frustrations. KBM has a tip on using it in his Mini C - TUC comparison from today. The keyboard case has its benefits. Having a BT keyboard is certainly cheaper, although I am not sure it would be better as there is an argument to having the dedicated keyboard case.

[@michaelc4917]

For a college student which device is the best to replace paper notebooks and reading: supernote A5x, boox tab ultra c, boox tab x and ipad ?

[@zuly5213]

I love your channel. 100% fan. Would you please make a video and show us how does one note performs on the boox ultra c? I like to import pdfs and make annotations on them with the pencil. Also I will love to see how does the highlighter performs. In other reviews the highlighter was placing itself on top of what you have written with the pencil instead of at the back. Thank you so much for helping this broken med student. Greetings from Peru. I apologize for my poor english.

[@alettou]

Hi. Great review and I bought one just in time as I still had a few days to take back my tab ultra when this came back. You mention you can link a note to a calendar event. How do you do this? Can you do a review where you show features like notes linked to calendar and how you use it in your day to day getting things done. I think people would appreciate that. Thanks!

[@1onfire619]

After long research I bought this tablet because it is said to work on android and you can use third party apps well......well long story short I cant log into microsoft thus onenote wont work properly, kindle won't work either,....am I the only one with these problems?

[@-josedpavon-6020]

I bought it, tried it and returned it. The screen seems a nonsense to me. The 150dpi is a torment. The screen is darker and you have to have the light on. My experience has not been good.

[@aline.tech.reviews]

I found the same in my use: the screen's darkness forces you to be at 100% front light all the time unless you're under direct, bright light.. and even then it's still "grey". I don't mind the lower resolution of the color though, it gives it a nice 'character'.

[@nicru9326]

Same for me.. I returned it and got the ultra instead of the ultra c. The screen is really very dark and the colors are so soft and pixelated, I won't miss them much.

[@hugolencastre3337]

It would be amazing if Boox was able to bypass the new xpto processor, so in a way have it in a low power consumption when we do not need it and a very high performance when need it... lets hope

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Yeah, I think you've really hit The nail on the head there. Hoping it's possible. Hoping they'll see this suggestion and I think I made that in a video as well, so fingers crossed.

[@kirkmham]

But they are always out of stock

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Yeah, they've been popular for sure!

[@brianthesnail3815]

This is a great review. I really desperately need a tool that is great for reading pdf documents, annotating, taking notes in meetings, checking emails and carrying around all day and then maybe doing some typing too on the train and flipping through my plans for the next day on the sofa later on.

[@2Old4Toys]

Hi Kit, would you know if the Tab ultra C case fits on the Tab Ultra?

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Yeah, Tab ultra and C have the same case. But not the pro. The camera bump doesn't fit.

[@DummyFace123]

Is there anything that can be done about the screen glass feel? Compared to the bigme inknote color, what do you like more about the tab ultra c? I’ve heard that the inknote color has a better paper feel, doesn’t have a camera bump so lays flat, and is thinner than tab ultra c. Is the boox software the difference maker?

[@rush48192]

As far as battery life for me, when at the office i turn off the glow light which helps extend the battery, in bright light areas you really dont need it, i dont think you can get kindle scribe battery but you can easily get remakerable 2 battery life this way

[@t0dd000]

Question: The Ultra C is their top-line device. But Onyx ships a lot of products. A lot. How on top of patches and improvements are they with their secondary and tertiary devices?

[@aline.tech.reviews]

I don't feel they're even up-to-date with their primary devices - though it looks like they are maybe making an effort to get there. Security patches are lapsed quite a bit and they're only just now catching up (at the same time, Android 11 is going to stop getting security patches in the next year or so). That said, Onyx does promise at least 3 years of firmware updates for their devices. I haven't been in the ecosystem long enough to know if they fulfil that commitment.

[@Tom_514]

I have been working with BOOX to help them enter the UK market and I am currently testing out a demo Note Air 2 as my ebook + notebook. I found your channel from the review you did on it and I have now sat and watched loads of your videos. I have to say out of all the review channels out there, you're the only person who is clear, concise and you clearly have a fantastic understanding of the product. Just wanted to say keep up the videos, I really appreciate them and I genuinely hope to see your channel grow and for your to start doing all sorts of reviews because I am pretty sure I will watch them all.

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Thanks so much for your kind words. Can I ask a little more about your work with Boox? Is it like marketing or distribution? Thanks so much for watching my videos and commenting!

[@Tom_514]

@@KitBetts-Masters I think my comment may have been flagged! I worked with BOOX a few months back to setup distribution into stores like Currys, sadly I no longer work for that disty but I am still in touch with the EU/UK rep to help get them the links they need (and gratefully allowing me to buy one of the demo units from them). I assume you already have a direct contact with them, well, I hope you do with all of those tablets but if not I am happy to make an intro :)

[@karlmunford7000]

I struggled to find an e-ink device to meet my needs and it was through watching Kit Bett's, Voja's _[My Deep Guide]_ and Brandon Boswell's videos that I eventually gathered enough information to make the right choice. For me that was the Supernote A5X and without their informative and informative videos I feel sure I would have ordered something that I would have eventually sold, or left on the shelf. To many all e-ink devices may look the same but they certainly are not and unless you're loaded, you need to do a little homework to discover what you really need, and then which device will meet those needs.

[@DayOldMeat]

​@@Tom_514 hey, do you reckon they'll be hitting the UK market soon?

[@baltgames1]

Could you please make video-how to use boox tab ultra c for online meting? Is it possible to share screen, presentations, whiteboard for others? Without lags

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Hiya, yeah good idea! I would imagine it will work just fine, but some apps might be more CPU intensive than others.

[@juancp3535]

I am returning it because it didnt have palm rejection, that it significantly compromises the device's usability and overall user experience for my needs. The primary purpose of my purchase was for seamless writing and effective utilization of a planner without the need for cumbersome navigation adjustments.

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Hiya, which apps were you finding the pain rejection poor in? It's not something I have a problem with. Although it does take a little setting up at first in the reader app!

[@juancp3535]

@@KitBetts-Masters specialy neoreader... i contacted with Onyx Boox, and they only said that the only way is switching off the palm gesture... no palm rejection working

[@slydog7131]

I'd allow just 6 months for the Tab X Ultra C. The panels are already available in that size. Just like with the Tab Ultra C, just swap in the Kaleido 2 panel and go!

[@JPC326]

Do you think they will release a tab x color this year ?

[@BrianHallmond]

What about compared to the Bigme colour version? I got the Mini C.. But wish I got the larger one now.

[@DaniyalShah-x2u]

Just got the Tab Ultra -C yesterday and have been testing it. Few things make it hard for me to justify the high cost. The screen is very dark which has already been mentioned and due to the fact it has a colour filter but here in London on a dark cloudy day while indoors I have to turn on the front light, which quickly starts to drain the battery. Now this would not be needed under the same conditions while using other e-ink non colour devices but definitely needed on the Tab Ultra-C. Second thing is the device is quite notceably heavy and therefore if you think you will also use it for night reading while laying in bed, then forget it. Is it true that you cannot upgrade this to the latest Android release? If that is true then no point getting an Android based e-ink, at least for me.

[@aline.tech.reviews]

I had the same cons of the Tab Ultra C in my review. Even indoors with lights overhead and sunlight in the window, it's still too dark and I am always running at 100% front light. Yes, it is true that you cannot update to the latest Android; technically, a better way to phrase that is you are limited by Onyx's capability to upgrade the Android version. This will prove difficult for them as they are modifying the Android builds. They will likely always be on an older version and skip ahead multiple versions at a time, and stay there for years, vs. updating regularly like you might be familiar with on your smartphone.

[@p.c.h.6721]

Thanks to both of you for your comments, based on that I think I’m going to wait until something a bit more polished comes out (not too dark, light weight, and capable of upgrading) Thanks 🙏

[@edwardlupp7451]

Why is everyone concerned about Android updates? I own a tablet and a smartphone which I did not update for last 6 years and I don't even want to, don't forget that with each new update it will slow down your device!

[@aline.tech.reviews]

@@edwardlupp7451 - Well, it's the exact opposite reason of your false assumption! Contrary to that belief, new updates do not "slow down" your device. It's the opposite: in that they provide performance optimization updates and make things run more smoothly. There do exist rare occasions where an update can go so far out of bounds of what your hardware supports (in which case your hardware is no longer optimized for the updates) - but most manufacturers stop updates before that could potentially become a problem. In a lot of cases, if you don't update, you won't be able to use apps anymore. For example, an iPad I have from 6 years ago can no longer install new apps from the app store - so it is dead. The reason people want (I will go as far as to say need) Android updates is for security. Vulnerabilities exist and get exposed all the time, these updates patch those vulnerabilities - reducing the risk potential for you to lose data. Secondarily, it is for all the new features, settings, layouts, and the performance updates mentioned above. Simply put - you should not be using a device that has not had 6+ years of security updates. That's insane and potentially dangerous. It is ignorant to not update your devices.

[@bellissimo4520]

This looks amazing. I have one of the predecessors, the Nova3Color Boox, and it's already a vast improvements over my other, again older device, the Buoye Likebook TD-80. The progress in responsitivity and smoothness is quite impressive. And to now see this newest Boox device, and how good the colors now look compared to my Nova3, and how smooth and responsive it works... it's impressive. About battery life - in my experience, it's always a good idea to install the app "Greenify", which helps forcing unnecessary processed into hibernation. How much it improves things varies from android device to android device, but on my likebook, it vastly improved the battery running time.

[@rhjutten]

Bedankt

[@KitBetts-Masters]

vielen dank!

[@learningcheme]

I actually intend to watch academic lecture videos, my iPad gives me eye strain. Do you think I will be able to watch and understand lecture videos as these devices have a slow refresh rate.

[@keizop820]

Hey there! I've been looking at a lot of e ink tablets reviews lately and you're surely the one who helped me the most, thanks so much! I was wondering, how did you get this fancy orange colour on your pen and keyboard? 👀

[@designanthology12]

are you able to do side by side comparison with legal paper? or regular sized notebook?

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Yeah, there's one in my Tab mini C review, coming tomorrow. 🙂

[@Damian.Oz25]

Are you the Tim Roth brother?

[@DarthSida]

Hi, can you share your eink center settings? Or you are ussing the default? (30/0/0)? I'm using 40/17/2 in HD or Regal mode to read mangas or magazines or comics.

[@VictorLopez-bo7nc]

Ok, sorry if this have been asked before, but couldnt browse all comments, nor locate, etc...But I must really know, so with your pardon, my questions, which I hope you guys can answer.... Is the BOOX better for outdoor reading- BUT MOST importantly better for vision/eye health, than a tablet? Im really interested in a device to read & take notes on books, manuals, etc which can be easy to read even outdoors, but which doesnt mess with my eyes (brightness high, blue light etc etc). Not really interested on playing games watching videos and the like, but reading, study, re-checks, taking notes.. Thanks in advance.

[@yarazakaria7994]

Thank you for this amazing review! I have only one question, I work in environment where i need to connect to the VPN of my client, etc.. Is it somehow possible on this tablet ?

[@abghg66777]

A camera is needed for note taking . Integration of photos in note taking is must for academic students . Also recording is must for note taking . Also color is must for note taking - must must . Also real Synch is must. All of those you do not have in remarkable 2 .

[@brianmccumsey]

I recently purchased a Boox Tab Ultra C. I love the device. I noticed a small dead cell (not a pixel but it looks like one) when the light is turned on. I researched online and people were saying this was fairly common with e-ink, and especially Boox devices. Is this true? If it is, I like the device and am not going to go through the return process. I wanted to ask you since you have a ton of experience with e-ink devices. Thanks!

[@PoshPryncess]

How is the handwriting to text? Does it have a ‘notebook’ option for handwritten notes?

[@aline.tech.reviews]

Handwriting to text recognition is decent with the "AI" conversion. I write in all caps and consider myself to have poor handwriting, and it still gets most things correct. It can take a while on larger notepads. It also gives you a "reform" option that lets you hop in and make corrections where it got things wrong - since the icon is labeled "AI", I'm wondering if it may learn to recognize your handwriting better over time as you train it (just a speculation though, this hasn't been proven by me). If by 'notebook' option you mean adding guide lines for you to write within, then yes! It has many pre-made background templates and multiple different line heights of that notebook style of guides for you to choose from (super tall vs super skinny).

[@p.c.h.6721]

The main problems that I see with this device are: -it’s too dark, you need the front light which drains the battery 🔋 -it’s heavy 🧱 -the edges are not nice, you can definitely feel the step 🙈 -lack of software upgrades and security security patches 🙊 -for the price it shouldn’t have any of these problems 👎🏻

[@Daeamon]

Hello, does you try draw into Sketchbook app on Tab Ultra C? Please share your impression. And thanks for your videos. This helped me make my choice.

[@aline.tech.reviews]

Nearly every third-party drawing app on this device suffers from a massive input delay (meaning the spot in which your pen is at is always nearly 1 full second away from where the line is actually drawing). This is the same with finger/touch drawing input. It's only optimized for the default Boox Notes app - where the drawing latency is perfect. I believe it's also pretty good in OneNote as they have been working on that. You can export your notes to PNG / PDF to put into other apps if needed.

[@Daeamon]

@@aline.tech.reviews Thanks for the answer. I have already purchased Ultra Tab C and made sure of it, but hope dies last)

[@takamurshi]

Did I see BIGME InkNote Color Plus in your comparison list? No I don’t think so, but Why? Is it not BIGME Product also one of the e-reader gadgets? By the way, Mr Kit Betts, can Onxy Boox Tab Ultra C do Speech to Text Convertion by its own built in Apps?

[@mariocorradi3475]

Would be cool to have a rundown of all your app :D

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Great idea! I'll have a think!

[@TempleofYou]

Thanks for the review, can you share (if you know) if this device supports editing on canva?

[@aline.tech.reviews]

It does supporting editing on Canva! ..but, it's not a super fun or smooth experience. In default Canva, you have to keep in mind that you can't see most of the colors (you can see color, but you don't really know what color that red you see might be on a computer/phone/LED screen - it could be bright red, deep red, pink, maroon, or even purple.. but on the Tab Ultra C it will look like a dark red). You can drag elements around and place them with your fingers or pen.. there's a little input delay but not a ton. In the whiteboard/drawing mode Canva, there is a massive pen input delay so you can't really use it effectively to draw anything. This is true in just about any painting or drawing app, the pen/drawing experience on this tablet is only really optimized for the default Boox Notes app.. any other app has a major latency problem (meaning, when you draw a line, the line you drew won't appear for a second or two after you've drawn it. It would work for small tasks.. or maybe even prototyping, if you only planned to mock stuff up on the Tab Ultra C quickly, then port it to a computer to fix the colors and finalize it. For this use case, though, you'd probably be better of with a normal tablet.

[@agostinoabbatecola4289]

If Onyx were to release the kernel in the future to create a custom ROM or, alternatively, an ARM-based OS with a Linux foundation, it would be fantastic! There are already a thousand distributions out there, and if they added UEFI support as a bootloader, that would be top-notch! I'd buy 100 of these right away, hahaha XD. I say this because spending 650 euros on a tablet/ebook/PC when we know that display technology will change, and Android updates will eventually stop, is a difficult choice to justify. Instead, if they offered something more, we would have the added value of being able to contribute to a large community and have a consistently upgradable product that retains its value over time. I think Onyx should consider this perspective. More popularity would mean the product becomes well-known, reaching a broader audience. Today, few people are willing to spend 650 euros on a tablet; they think twice. But if they could get a device that remains useful and upgradable for many years, it would be a much more appealing choice. From my point of view, if I have to spend 650 euros, I'd rather do it for a laptop than for a device that becomes obsolete and unusable after just 3 years.

[@mohammedhaseeb4889]

I got the Ultra Tab C (your review had a lot to do with it) and it seems to be working very nicely and meets what I needed from an E-ink/Note taking device. However, I am facing an issue while trying to download any apps from the Play Store. The status just shows as pending and doesnt install. This seems to be the case with the System Updates as well. Can you please guide how we can resolve this as I was not able to find anything on the Onyx forums or elsewhere.

[@amandawilson2303]

Do you by chance use the notion app? I currently have the Boox Note Air C but i use notion for note taking and was curious how this would handle that

[@aline.tech.reviews]

I use Notion almost extensively for my script and project writing and just reviewed the TUC. I can say the input is quite delayed with the keyboard case cover and it's a bit Notion is a bit wonky on Android in general. Specifically here, I have noticed lots of sync/save issues (sometimes I've lost entire paragraphs or they get moved around due to the delay of my input matched up with the time Notion is trying to save). Usable once you get used to it, but I'm considering switching to the default Boox text notes type and copy/pasting that into Notion once I'm completed or ready to work on a computer. The experience of typing there is just better even though you don't get all the goodies/markup that Notion offers (it seems limited on android anyways).

[@amandawilson2303]

@@aline.tech.reviews thank you! This was exactly the information I've been looking for

[@rodrigocastillo204]

Actually I use a pc for work, carry around my android phone, but I use an ereader to READ. My issue is that I don't need a color eink tablet, I need a color eink reader to read comics, mangas and books. So, when Kobo get me a 10" Kaleido 3 ereader on Linux, just for reading, it'll be the paradise

[@Memorexx138]

Where did you get the pen? I like the orange eraser part on the back. Mine is just boring black

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Hiya, I think these were limited edition runs when they first released the pen 2 pro. 🙂

[@Memorexx138]

@@KitBetts-Masters ahhh. Toooo bad :/

[@tw.267]

Does anyone know what it's like to use this as a daily planner? Specifically, will I be able to see my list of to-dos on the screen all day without needing to wake up the screen?

[@KitBetts-Masters]

One thing you can do is leave the screen saver on "transparent" and it will show whatever was on top when it is asleep. But people don't tend to do that if they have sensitive planning information. I have a whole eink tablets for planning and organisation video that you should check out where I compare four popular options!

[@tw.267]

@@KitBetts-Masters thank you!!!

[@t0dd000]

I think if i go the Boox route, I'll stick with the Ultra bnw. The color is nice, and I actually like the cooler pastels, but it's a nicety for my writing-focused use case. Plus, it darkens that screen so that you are forced to use the front light more often. That keyboard case is... cramped. I might just do the normal case and buy a Logitech MX Keys Mini (Bluetooth) for when I need a keyboard. Sure, you send up carrying two things, but ... Just a better experience. And you'd often leave the keyboard behind anyway. Great review. UPDATE: Onyx dropped the price in their Tab Ultra (black and white). At least in the states.

[@antonio_cpj]

Tks for the vids. Is it possible to take my notes in a cross-platform app, like evernote or one note? I am asking this in case i decide to quit boox in the future and use another device from another company... Avoiding to have my notes stuck in a propretary boox app. Thank you.

[@pietjepuk5183]

Maybe the Eyemoo is an alternative

[@sthavera]

You have been using this for a while now. Any issues you have noticed? Any things that further stand out

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Nope. I'm still certain it's top of the list. I wish they would better optimise for battery when using in some states that don't require much GPU power. Also there is still a bug with first handwriting stroke after some actions for some reason. But these are all forgivable given all the other positives!

[@sthavera]

Thanks. One other question/opinion. From reading comments I have seen some people note issue with that handwriting on a glass screen is not as nice as it is on the Note Air with its more paper like screen. What are you thoughts on waiting to see if Boox comes out with a color version of the Note Air?

[@JeanPhilippeEncausse]

Thanks for the review, i'm old user of reMarkable (at Crowdfunding time) I still have to major concerns 1. What about syncing data ? reMarkable are still weak years after. Because it is a secondary device it is very important to have transparent sync. 1.1 and for instance how do it behave with a PowerPoint with heavy video (because content is a king in presentation) 2. What about of OCR ? again reMarkable is a big mess on that, you have to select the content you want to OCR. The real "magic" is a device that OCR, Index and Search ALL your notes without thinking. It's "paper on steroid". And Tech (like Microsoft Read) already exist for that. Bonus: you said you reply to your email. But what if you want to answer for instance with a copy/past a link of a youtube video you see, etc ... On a multiscreen desktop it so fast opening a tab copy/past. On that kind of device I think you still juggle ?

[@imacmill]

Is there a rear-facing camera that is not flush with the case?

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Yeah, it sticks out of the back of the device, but once it's in it's magnetic case it is flush with that so no wobble!

[@DummyFace123]

How’s the battery life in airplane mode?

[@johnmanley4528]

Hi Kit. Can I ask you for a Boox tip? I am trying to find out the best way to use the keyboard (or any BT keyboard) when using the Outlook app. I generally disable the Onyx auto preview banner as I often can’t even see what I am typing. I have tried different ways but cannot figure out how to use autocorrect and autocapitalize (ie. autocapitalize after a period or just when writing “I”) in Outlook. I have no issues with this on my iPad. I’d like to use Boox more when using Outlook and give my eyes a bit of a break as I often have a lot of emails to go through. Have you been able to autocapitalize/autocorrect on your keyboard? What settings or options do you use? I have even posted on this Reddit and no replies. Thanks for the help!

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Hiya, yeah, I use the Boox floating thing on as I type. I think that the problem is that on android the auto correct, auto caps etc is built into the keyboard app rather than the outlook app. So I guess on e you are using a physical keyboard this option disappears. I'd suggest writing your idea into the feedback via settings and see if they can improve that experience of using the physical keyboard for everyone because the floating suggestion thing isn't great!

[@johnmanley4528]

@@KitBetts-Masters Ok. I will do that. Thanks for the feedback Kit! Continued success to you!

[@johnmanley4528]

I don’t think it is possible. This is the reply I received from Boox feedback: Hello, we tested that other Android devices also do not have automatic capitalization when connected to a Bluetooth keyboard. The iOS system Bluetooth keyboard has a separate physical keyboard setting case and error correction function switch, which cannot be effective in some third-party applications. If you are connected to a Bluetooth keyboard, you need to press the keyboard caps lock key to switch. If you use the on-screen virtual keyboard, you can enter it in [Settings] [Language Input] ONYX, and set to turn on the first letter capitalization.

[@KitBetts-Masters]

@@johnmanley4528 thanks John, you never know they might figure it out. Looks like you'll have to use that pinky on the shift key like old times! 🙂

[@johnmanley4528]

@@KitBetts-Masters That’s one of the reasons why I returned my TUC. A productivity tablet has to have autocapitalize built in. That is pretty lame that they do not have that.

[@JPC326]

Give me a color supernote that would be the dream

[@KitBetts-Masters]

A4 colour supernote would be aces, but I think we'll be a few years off that yet!

[@MrCarolienSerno]

Is it also possible to switch from color to mono?

[@aline.tech.reviews]

Not that I have been able to find - there's no way to "disable" the color.

[@Noosiekins]

If you're not using the tab ultra C as a tablet but more like a note pad, how does that work for in extending battery life?

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Yes, I must say that the use of it like an iPad I was talking about is the worst the battery gets. But in normal reading and notes it is better, but still not as good as e.g. the note air 2 plus.

[@vitorprando2608]

@@KitBetts-Masters okay, but how many hours with readding and annotating only ? Thanks Kit!

[@jaynecati]

Hi, have watched a few of your videos and finally decided on this one and now Amazon UK is out of stock 🤦‍♂️ you must be in the know with Boox as their EU website is also out of stock, probably thanks to you. Do you have insider information?

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Sorry no insider information! But I think they are trying to fulfill the demand. My first is the screens aren't in abundance!

[@daniblues]

Wondering when the big boys (Amazon, kobo, Lenovo…) are entering the color competition. It may seem it is halted artificially to give time to their late b/w releases to be bought before they’re wiped by colour devices.

[@KitBetts-Masters]

I think you're right most of the big ones seem to be happy to go for basically a remarkable clone! I guess it's a proven device!

[@kirkmham]

Where can I actually get one

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Hiya, showing in stock on Amazon here! Um, Boox store themselves?

[@2niteL8R]

Is it really such a big issue? From time to time I can see a slight delay in my first stroke but is it a dealbreaker? Not for me, maybe I am more tolerant. Everything has a delay if you look close enough. Some things have matured and improved over time. Your keyboard response rate is now measured in milliseconds but that was not always the case. Other things you don’t realise there is a delay is your speech, but that’s a whole other story 😉 But as always good video!

[@princesspp6802]

If I just use the e-ink for drawings and manga reading how long will the battery last btw the tab ultra, tab ultra c and tab x ?

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Thanks, I'm not entirely sure, but I'll keep that in mind as I continue to use it and update everyone. My hunch is that the battery life will be very dependent on what you are doing with it, and that for just reading and notes it would be better but not quite as good as a black and white device.

[@princesspp6802]

@@KitBetts-Mastersthanks for the reply :p I actually don't even know how long the battery last for tab x and tab ultra, how's ur experience?:p

[@DarthSida]

Hi, I use the Tab Ultra C for reading mangas and with the front light low and without wifi, but, etc...only using for reading mangas like 18 to 20 hours.

[@princesspp6802]

@@DarthSida that's not that bad compare to my tablet xD

[@khamisa.5384]

Can Windows programs be installed on it

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Hiya, no as it's an android operating system. But you'll find many of the most important ones available on Google play for example MSWord!

[@Cynosureepr]

Appreciate the reviews. I'm staring at my computer screens for 12-16 hours/day and the time between I'm wandering around, eating, or siting elsewhere on my phone to keep going. My eyes are always so strained that it can literally be a physical block preventing me from working - as I must to take a 2-3 day break to allow my eyes to recover (at which point I'm not getting anything meaningful done). I'm suffering from this problem right now and ordered my Ultra C last night. I hope this can tide me over until we have robotic eyeball replacements or can plug our brains in.. whichever comes first.

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Your experience is really similar to mine and I think so many other viewers on this channel. Thanks so much for sharing. Please do stop back and let me know how you get along with your Tab Ultra C.

[@aline.tech.reviews]

@@KitBetts-Masters - It's me! I ended up making a review video of my own to kick off my tech review channel. It was my first video and, since I didn't have another video to recommend, I pushed users to your channel as your reviews helped me make a purchase decision. TLDW; I may have had too high of expectations for it replacing more of my workload than it is capable of, and I found a lot of frustrating UI/UX issues in my first week of trying to integrate it into my daily routine.. but I'm generally satisfied with the purchase. The eye relief is extremely valuable + digital notetaking experience is miles ahead of the analog alternative (and the horrid process of having to re-review and digitize those).

[@Non-zero-sum-gaming]

Thank you for the concise information.

[@KitBetts-Masters]

My pleasure! Glad it was useful!

[@digitalpragmatism]

I sent back this device after 3 days of using it. I think it's for no-one. Too bad as an iPad replacement, not so good as a notetaking device because of the dim screen, the writing surface and hard edges. The Note Air 2 Plus is much better for writing. So is the Tab X. The use-case with the keyboard folio is a complete misunderstanding - a laptop or a desktop computer is much better for this kind of writing. Battery life much worse (like - 6x worse!) than the Note Air 2 Plus. An annoying bug that made using the handwriting keyboard entry unusable (the keyboard is so laggy in the system that the first letter that you write is always missing). NOPE.

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I don't have that problem with the keyboard, I wonder what's going on there! I think you are right though, there are still benefits to the note air 2 plus. Happy reading, writing and learning!

[@ricKter2099-Oficial]

Simply put: it is a device for mental development for intellectual people.

[@raycheshire5581]

Writing poetry on the train 😂

[@nikkisawyer7792]

Totally agree, I love mine:-)

[@WayneMan88]

Awful camera bump which means it has to be in the case all of the time. Super heavy to hold, over exposed colours losing definition , hard edges makes it uncomfortable to hold. Poor battery life. So compared to eink devices it's not great. So as you say if it's a competitor to an ipad instead, it gets floored completely. So in summary, not great as a enote taker, and not a great ipad alternative. IMHO, air2 for notes and ipad for everything else.

[@slydog7131]

The key features are the color and the reduced ghosting if you are using it where those are important. If those aren't of interest, then indeed one of the B&W devices will likely serve you better. If your eyes have no issues with LCD screens after extended use, then LCD devices will provide a better experience.

[@wernerarts]

Use it outdoors - you'll see the benefits

[@karlmunford7000]

Great video and very informative, but as I watch it I have to wonder if the draw to the device is because you now basically have a _'all singing and dancing"_ computer/tablet with an colour e-ink screen. If that is the case, if e-ink screens improve enough in the next few years to be mass produced to the point that they are more competitive... that could really throw a spanner in the mix and force a reshuffle in many markets because I'm betting that if your computer sported _[touch?]_ e-ink screens. your Boox device might be left on the shelf for much of the day. However, if e-ink screens don't become more financially competitive... _"scratch that"_ as our friends over the pond would say.

[@stonkwell]

At this point it's more of a mid-low range Android tablet with a crap refresh rate.

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Yes, but the benefits of eink make it worthwhile for many people!

[@Bruceneuman]

I have two iPads, a Remarkable 2 and a Kindle Scribe. I also use an iPhone and have a Samsung Flip that I use for limited purposes. In other words, I already have too many devices. While I like the RM2 and Scribe, I still only see them as complimentary devices suited for reading and handwritten notes. I even have the RM2 keyboard, which works well. Yet, I am still working out how I can make good use of it. As for IOS vs. Android, give me IOS. So, I guess personal needs and preferences come into play here. However, for my money, give me an iPad first for general use. It is excellent and only getting better.

[@stonkwell]

@@KitBetts-Masters yep totally, my supernote a6x is arriving this week

[@t0dd000]

The eink + writing makes it a high end Android tablet.

[@stonkwell]

@@t0dd000 yeah I'm a fan of eink also. but by saying "mid-low end", I'm referring to the hardware specs for running full Android apps.

[@santosavalo9388]

No vale la pena, no es el mejor producto calidad precio, la tecnología falta mejorar mucho, en muchos aspectos, sin embargo para lo que hay en el mercado es un muy buen producto, pero con un precio que no es para todos y no es para mi😅

[@MuffFlux]

All the features you talk about as if they are revolutionary when they all exist on phones and tablets already and have for years. If you look at it from the perspective of a tablet pc with an e-ink display, rather than an e-ink reader/tablet with tablet features, it is a lot less impressive. The only real difference here is the screen and lower computing power... A lot of this really felt like an undisclosed ad... "Or just kick back and read on a 300dpi screen which is evenly illuminated and is using reflected light, from built in front lights."

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Well no, it's not an ad. But yes that is copy to tell you the benefits of a product category that I really believe in. You are taught that android tablets can do all of these things, but very few e-ink tablets can. And yes the only differentiation is the eink screen, but that is the reason that people are interested in these devices. Eink tablets have changed my work life. I wouldn't go back, and no LCD or OLED tablet can be the right place for reading, researching, writing, or keeping notes and planning that these can. Thanks for your feedback, it is appreciated.

[@Cowdog1]

Dang, your videos are so hyper-edited, I can't focus on a single thing for two seconds, you have two screens going and each one is changing shots... it's too much.

[@KitBetts-Masters]

Thanks so much for the feedback, however the analytics don't lie. When I edit videos well, people stick around for longer! I understand your point of view though. You might enjoy my live streams which are a little more slower paced in terms of multiple camera angles. 🙂

[@Cowdog1]

@KitBetts-Masters Not sure the hyper- cut editing should be confused with "well-edited" but I guess that's just me. Thanks.

[@super_duper9967]

Hello everyone, I am currently on the lookout for a digital device that can serve as a replacement for my laptop, computer, or tablet, without causing strain or discomfort to my eyes and head during extended use. Through my research, I have identified two technologies that seem to fulfill this requirement: R-lcd and E-Ink. However, I am open to being corrected if there are other suitable options available. In my quest for the ideal device, I have established the following criteria: 1. Internet access: The device should enable me to fully enjoy the benefits of the digital world. 2. Comfortable usage: I am seeking a device that I can comfortably work on and view for extended periods. 3. Reduced reliance on traditional computers/tablets: Ideally, the device should minimize the need for a regular computer or tablet for work, information consumption, and productivity purposes. While video playback is not crucial, it would be a bonus. After extensive browsing and watching various videos, I have come across several options that might be suitable, varying in terms of price: 1. Color E-ink tablets, such as Onyx Tab Ultra C or BigMe. 2. B&W E-ink Big Tablets, like Onyx boox max Lumi or tab X. 3. Lenovo Twist models that combine E-ink and OLED. 4. A separate screen that supports either of these technologies. Considering cost-effectiveness for my current needs, I am inclined towards two options: a) Onyx Tab X or Lumi, due to their larger screens suitable for work. I may consider attaching a smaller tablet for content consumption, such as reading, in the future. or b) Onyx Tab Ultra C or BigMe, as they offer color support, which can be advantageous. However, I have discovered some drawbacks associated with these models as well. I would greatly appreciate your input and opinions on this matter. Additionally, I have a couple of questions: 1. Where is the recommended place to purchase these products? Should I buy them immediately or wait for a specific timeframe or purchase exclusively from the official store? 2. If you have any other product recommendations that align with my requirements, I would welcome your suggestions. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

[@naimi9584]

This is my friend's second Kindle. kzbin.infoUgkxOnUR4NaproSbBbD2sdI4XcDZ58Jz8GOx The first one which is about 5 or 6 years old quit charging because the bottom connector went bad. When I saw they upgraded to a USB C connector I knew it was time. I think the old USB Micro connectors are a PIA. Her new one is great. It synced right out of the box and connected to WiFi immediately. The thing is perfect! Sooo mine will arrive tomorrow. (Been reading off an old Fire) What bugs me are the reviewers that give this product one star because it didn't work out of the box or they were too dumb to figure it out. If it doesn't work send it back and get another one. It couldn't be easier with Amazon. Giving it one star because it didn't work says nothing about a good one that does work. I bet a bad one is one in a thousand or more. Give it a break...just get another one.