Viwoods: Bringing AI to Eink Notetaking

[@sebastianjung3168]

would love some therapist mode where a diary or journal notebook would be used as context for a therapist AI to give related prompts

[@Owenwister]

This does look like an interesting item, but I have reservations. For one thing it is on Kickstarter and I have had a couple of bad experiences there. I don't think this is different enough from the note taking devices already available for me to pay what is being asked, even with the lower Kickstarter price. There is also the apparent lack of Google Play, although I know that could change. I do like what they have done with the UI, that does look intriguing. All things considered, I think I will stick with what I have.

[@jeffreymoss]

The more I think about it, the best chance this device has in the market is against the Remarkable 2. The notebook functions between RM2 and Viwoods seem to be nearly identical, with the latter adding in some key apps and, of course, the LLM integration. If Viwoods ends up selling at a price point around what the RM2 goes for, then I can see a path to success for them. But I don't see this pulling from folks who currently use Boox or Supernote. The LLM output examples I have seen in the few videos floating out there range from useful to stupid. In my mind, if the queries can be good for researching facts or document generation, then the LLM features may complement the notetaking function well. But it will all be in the execution. We'll see!

[@mitcheljh]

Thanks, Jeffrey, for all of your very objective and complete reviews!

[@jeffreymoss]

Thank you for the tips! The donation is a very nice gesture; I'm just glad I can be helpful.

[@rantsabouttechnology]

I saw this in my Instagram feed. Looks super interesting, thanks for sharing. I need to do my research and maybe put together my thoughts!

[@jeffreymoss]

I meant to ask in the video, what AI type features would you like to see in a notetaking app? Put your ideas in the comments.

[@Change-1820]

This was a good discussion. I am not very interested in the AI features and the Good E-Reader review was very misleading. Also, although I liked a lot of the features shown, their reluctance to send My Deep Guide a unit, while providing one to Good E-Reader gives me some pause. You would think Voya, Kit, and you would be near the top of the list.

[@jeffreymoss]

Well, not me, but I get your point. A lot of caution here is well warranted. I hope there's a device here at the end of everything and that it uses AI in creative ways that might be interesting to notetaking. But that's a long shot. I'm rooting for them, but I think everyone who is saying I need to see it to believe it is in the right mindset.

[@memori365]

Not interested with the AI but looking forward how Viwoods can compete with Supernote and Boox. Will you get one to be reviewed? I hope they send you a unit.

[@jeffreymoss]

I backed the project, so I will be doing a full review.

[@ThierryC-te3rx]

I think "Replacelss Stylus" means "If it does not write just like at the beginning, don't throw the stylus then go buy and other one. Just replace the tip according to your liking."

[@jeffreymoss]

Sure, why not!

[@correctoranna2-backupchann127]

I'm excitado for that project!