Supernote A5 X2 - Some Further Details

[@t0dd000]

I am 100% on board with the plastic case, plastic screen decision. Aluminum and glass are not things I want on a device I carry and hold in front of me unless it's small. And a glass screen is just asking for trouble. And the lack of magnets... Makes sense and, on the end, sometimes simpler is better.

[@VladimirKostek]

Yea for something that is a utility device, we all know how notebooks get thrown around in a bag etc. I think it fits the needs well with the material choices.

[@JMaxwell1000]

From my own experience, it's better to use a mechanical keyboard and hook it up to the Supernote via the USB-C port. It works brilliantly. Thanks for these important updates!

[@VladimirKostek]

I def need to try a mech, have only done a BT. Curious, do preprogrammed commands or hot keys on the mech work with the SN?

[@JMaxwell1000]

That's a great question. In general, they do not, but it largely depends on the keyboard. I haven't tried the SN with my Steelseries yet because it's hooked up to my Mac, but several of the embedded keys on the HHKBs did not work initially. Then with the latest SN firmware update, they suddenly did, but I have no idea why. I plan to test out the Omnipoint on the SN soon. Mechanical keyboards are really the bee's knees :)

[@rantsabouttechnology]

I couldn't focus on what you were saying due to the fixation I had on the Gameboy screen saver... Baller! Lol awesome vid. Can't get enough A5X2 content

[@VladimirKostek]

I can send it over if ya want one Rod :)

[@rantsabouttechnology]

@@VladimirKostek Yes please do send it over bro, I love Nintendo art!

[@VladimirKostek]

​@rantsabouttechnology I found it on a reMarkable subreddit, here ya go (image is on the second slide) www.reddit.com/r/RemarkableTablet/comments/1eldrla/finally_settled_with_my_sleep_screen/?

[@esthereley6808]

My A6X2 Nomad, which arrived yesterday, doesn't have a white surround like yours. Mine is a light grey, so maybe they have changed it, so it easier to manufacture along with A5X2?

[@VladimirKostek]

Oh interesting, do you have the crystal or white version?

[@esthereley6808]

@@VladimirKostek I have the white one!

[@VladimirKostek]

Noted, any chance you have a photo? Im very curious about this now

[@Change-1820]

Great video. I really hope they go the full and keyboard folio routes. It would round out the "For Those Who Write" vibe, especially since they are the only device to let you natively create Word Document outside of the app. I also think they would be wise to price less than the ViWoods, even if it lowers margin, to sell more units.

[@JMaxwell1000]

It really is better to use a mechanical keyboard and connect it to the Supernote through the USB-C port. Nothing replaces the feel and elegance of a mechanical keyboard.

[@Change-1820]

@@JMaxwell1000 thanks for sharing. I like the demos of what I have seen of the Remarkable typefolio. The pogo pins should be a much better connection than Bluetooth.

[@VladimirKostek]

I feel like Viwoods is still at a discounted rate on their site, they might have to up the price after pre-orders.

[@Change-1820]

@@VladimirKostek I agree and worry that there may not be enough value at that price point for the 10.3" model, but I could be wrong. I am working may way through Voya's in-depth review of it and am so glad he went old school MDG. His and Kit's reviews of the Supernote, Boox, and reMarkable, are why I chose the Supernote back in 2020.

[@VladimirKostek]

@@Change-1820 Yea I'm working my way through that long video too haha

[@karlmunford7000]

Wow, you squeezed a whole lot more out of that lemon and have given us allot to think about, I'm just hoping the _writing feel_ is similar as can be to the A5X.

[@VladimirKostek]

If you are referring to the A5X with FW2 then yes should feel the same I think

[@karlmunford7000]

@@VladimirKostek No, I mean gleaning so much more information out of Supernote's short post, cool.

[@VladimirKostek]

@@karlmunford7000 Ah ty, a lot to unpack here!

[@nikkisue611]

Is the supernote the only e ink device that has links, header and keyword features for organizational tools?

[@VladimirKostek]

Boox actually just implemented a software update that adds some stuff like that. You can checkout my most recent vid, I talk about it there a bit

[@t0dd000]

Folio keyboard: 1. I was thinking maybe the delays have to do with getting the folio keyboard right (I'm probably wrong). 2. I wish these devices could do portrait as well as landscape. If it is "for writers," that would suggest portrait mode. But it doesn't sound like they are going to support that.

[@VladimirKostek]

Yea portrait would be cool for a type folio design, at least on the Supernote platform you can use it in portrait like I did here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp2TYWptrsafpaMsi=63BsBeop61FnbzoM&t=1005

[@t0dd000]

@@VladimirKostek Yeah. I have a Bluetooth keyboard, but an integrated keyboard that could do portrait would be cool.

[@VladimirKostek]

@@t0dd000 Agreed, I think i mentioned that in my original type folio review. Unfortunately they did not add that for rM PP :(

[@t0dd000]

@@VladimirKostek I suspect supporting both configurations is complicated.

[@VladimirKostek]

​@@t0dd000yea it would add a little complexity and weight no doubt

[@donlee6711]

what is the devices in 1:52? the bevel is really amazing.

[@donlee6711]

Viwoods Ai Paper, never mind

[@VladimirKostek]

@@donlee6711 Yea it looks pretty slick, you can see more of it in my Carta 1300 screen vid.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnvHgqihjNmdj80

[@HeathenPrim3]

Do you think the A5 X2 will have a crystal back like the A6x2?

[@magicja]

Currently, that is not an option.

[@VladimirKostek]

My guess would be no, and if they do make one I don't think it would come out for a while. The clear back is susceptible to scratches which does not bode well for a half folio design. It works well on the Nomad because of the full folio.

[@evilphuk]

Oh you have the infamous drop test 8:46 clip 😅 #teamYoshi 😊

[@VladimirKostek]

Loll 🥚 🦖

[@orkmad12]

"bound to be released pretty soon"...oh sweet summer chind

[@VladimirKostek]

Yea u right, who knows when it'll come out 🤣 still excited thoo

[@geepeeone]

I wouldn't be surprised if the actual product release (deliveries) is next year tbh.

[@mikepapahotel]

Good video - thank you! 👌🏻 Could you tell me which keyboard you're using at 2m:44s? Thanks again! 😊 UPDATE: No need - it's the Remarkable Type Folio... You answered me 10 seconds after I'd asked the question! 😂

[@VladimirKostek]

Certainly that is the reMarkable Type Folio kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZK8nqp_f5hpqqMsi=UUapiF8nZcmQ_y58

[@hermetischism4671]

You have Hamilton's voice from Hamilton's Pharmocopia

[@VladimirKostek]

Lol, haven't seen that. I'll have to check it out!

[@thejarvisdavis]

Still no backlight.

[@VladimirKostek]

They don't plan on putting a frontlight for the foreseeable future supernote.com/blogs/supernote-blog/why-supernote-deliberately-has-no-front-light?srsltid=AfmBOory-9JtQkOIx9c3d4YiqHNYQFd8vUeFx3KOnNU9hD_TimlOAYam

[@LeftyPencil]

I'm just gonna clip on a light or use the USB C port tbh. Now to find a small/slim speaker bar