Remarkable 2 vs Onyx Boox Note Air 2 Plus 

Same. I was thinking about it too, but nope.

It's optional. It's still very capable without it.

The first year is free

Why get a remarkable when onyx boox exists which has a colored eink display and android

@@goudendynamiethd2117some people just want the notebook and none of the extra stuff

Great to hear the video helped with your decision. May I ask what stood out that helped you make the decision?

@@bodendorfer I had the SNA5X (was good) it lacked “integration to my workflow”. After 2 weeks w/ SNA5X I realized that distraction free was not true…in that after having action items in my notes I’d have to go back thru multiple notes to physically “capture” action items = distraction. I moved to the NA2+, which provided integration into a capture task tool like Todoist, so in the moment you can send to Todoist and get back to your notes/brainstorming/reading. Thx

Happy to hear the video gave you some clarity.

It’s always good to have clarity. Glad the video helped.

@@bodendorfer I’ve tried reaching out on your site my question is , does your digital planner for remarkable sync with my Google calendar? I’m currently weighing my options and thinking of getting your planner for remarkable 2

Glad I could help - let me know any feedback you have.

I still use it for demos and testing. I like to as a distraction free note taking tool.

Yeah we have been told that. :) will make sure in the next video we are ready.

So that is a GREAT QUESTION! So with the remarkable, you have to be a little proactive and use tags to index your notes. Then you can search the tags and display content that is related to the tag. As for the Boox, if you use an app like OneNote, you can search your handwritten text. I have a few videos showing you how to do this. Let me know if you want me to share.

So the Kindle Scribe and reMarkable are more comparable than the Onxy Boox and the Scribe. The Boox runs off an Android mobile OS, so there is a lot more access to apps. But if you are looking for a productivity monster, the iPad is the place to be.

same. People don't get it that Remarkable 2 is made for optimal focus. and imagine having 4 split screens in 1 screen that's crazy enough to destroy your focus. True, Ipad is there for all the functions we need. Remarkable 2 is there for focus, isolation and deep work

Great question. So I use apple products as well. I use onenote for note taking which syncs across devices. Now when it comes to onenote. The air plus 2 will do a great job but the Ultra is simply with out a doubt a step up when it comes to screen refresh and overall experience. I use the book ultra and all my notes sync between the device and my apple gear.

The boox can connect to them. You can download the apps in the google play store.

@bodendorfer thank you very much.

Here is the foldable keyboard that I use. It comes in handy and it works with any device. Android, Windows and even apple. amzn.to/3A3FE1h

The Boox can connect to wifi, so if you are using another cloud storage like one drive, you should have no problem using it.

Which route you going and why?

I have notice that too. Why do you think remarkable users get so defensive?

@@bodendorfer I'm not too sure, but it feels similar to how some get about apple products, or in the console world I think Xbox users more so than playstation users would get some weird entitlement that they have the best gaming system 😅. I guess it's the fanboy/fangirl affect that ReMarkable 2 has established in the few years they've existed; which is super bizarre! My only guess as to why the users feel it this way is that ReMarkable has spent a fortune on ads convincing people that their device is THE BEST for workers, students, professionals, etc. that want a distraction free work space with the "best writing feel" like writing on paper. And while the writing experience is great, I personally felt the ReMarkable 1 felt more "paper" like as the screen was plastic with more grit. The ReMarkable 2 has returned to using glass that I think has a slight coating on it, etc. According to GoodEreader the absolute best writing feeling is the latest Fujitsu Quaderno which has the similar plastic feeling/grit of ReMarkable 1. As for distraction free, you can make ANY device distraction free. I had a Samsung tablet that I used for reading before I got into Eink devices. It had literally only the Kindle App, libby, Marvel unlimited, and comixology (now I would add dc universe and perlego to it as I have to my Boox devices 😁). I had no email, notifications were turned off, etc. On my Boox I have kept email, buy removed notifications. I personally have no temptation to browse the web on Eink really, so for me I hold any of those Boox devices and they have the same distraction free space as the ReMarkable 2. I think for most users ReMarkable 2 is the first and for a while only Eink writing epaper device that they have ever heard of. But they could choose from Supernote, Fujitsu Quaderno, Onyx Boox Nova series, Note series and Max Lumi series; Bigme has around 10 or so devices, Meebook has a few, both Meebook and Bigme have Google Play like Boox; Sony DPT Quirklogic Papyr, Hanvon, Hyglaze, the PineNote (identical physically to ReMarkable 2, but significantly cheaper with no subscription with 128gb of storage and I believe 4gb of RAM vs. ReMarkable 2's 8gb and like 512mb RAM or something like that?) I know it's a bit finicky as it's apparently super open world for developers to play with and then as common users we have to possibly pick which software to download for writing latency, etc.? I don't totally get PineNote so anyone interested do more research 😅. ReMarkable is also fairly new on the scene, Boox has been around for like over 10 years, but have never pumped in the money into their ads the way ReMarkable has. So my guess is that ReMarkable users have less knowledge about the competitors that exist out there and once they do stumble on them and hear their device may be inferior they get defensive, because everything they've ever heard from ReMarkable has told them they are the greatest device, etc. 😅. AS A REMARKABLE user I would hope that this fairly new subscription service would add many new software features and perhaps beef up the customer service department that is often complained about it! 😅 instead they seem to keep pumping out ads

I think it's because unconsciously the want to justify investment they made on the remarkable

@@MrJLIbarra fr when they know that there are better options out there

I have a note air 2, they have led lights as a top layer which shines down on the screen. You have the possibility to turn off the light. But the screen is closer to the rink layer without the added leds - so there are pros and cons for both devices there. The problem with onyx is that they want it all and there interface is confusing, and updates can sometimes be strange. I would suggest that you also take a look at the Supernote A5X - it’s an Japanese e ink product without led lights - but with good software and a team that keeps improving it - they also have hyperlinks witch the onyx do is missing

It works like the kindle. E-Ink is solid, with particles inside it. So front light is used. It's a 0.5mm glass that diffuses light shot from the edge of the screen.

that is a very fair comment. I do see what you are saying about that.

Bert, I actually use a number of devices. We have designed the planner to work on Windows, Android, Apple and even E-Ink devices. If you got a question about what would work best with your device, jump on our website (www.key2successplanner.com) and start a chat.

I think in your case you are going to find a little more flexibility with the Note Air 2 plus as it will allow you to install android apps, which I believe will give you more options in the long run.

Michael, I first would suggest that you watch the full details of the content. The videos are designed for those that use are system and want to understand not only how to improve their planning skills, but how it choose the right tech as well as know how to use it for digital planning. If you are not a digital planner and only looking at the video in terms of which toy I want to purchase, then yes I would agree with your statement. However, the value is in the return earned from proper planning.

Which device are you considering?

@@bodendorfer Boox Note Air 3c. You almost talked me out of the reMarkable Paper Pro which is about a week away in the mail. I do business consulting so there is a lot of communication, tasks and note exchanges. It feel like the rM is too constraining. BTW, i am new to the e-ink devices. Great review! Thank you.

@@kbdab The Boox is a great device if you are looking for an all in one e ink device. Here is a new comparison, of the RM2 and RPP, I will will have a 3C vs RPP later this week ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_Hk6zdoqjWE.html

So you could probably do all of that with the boox up to linking the calendar. You would need to use OneNote to create a tasks and sync with outlook tasks.

Glad you liked it!

Thanks Matt, Don't get me wrong the remarkable is great, but if you are looking for more than just a digital notepad, the boox is a great solution. I personally think the smaller size is nicer, however I travel a lot and tend to use my tablet in bed and I like the smaller size for those spaces. Plus it sits on my design mostly all day and I feel the larger size would take up room that I could use for my pot of coffee.

The pencil on both devices is very comparable. I would say I like the feel of the pro pencil by Boox over the standard.

PDF hyperlinks work on the RM2. Are the hyperlinks in this planner different and somehow do not work on the RM2?

Personally, I think the Book would be a better choice. A lot of schools use google docs, sheets and such and this would allow them to open those items and even connect a keyboard if needed. As for a planner, I think the academic planner is the prefect choice.

yes you should be able to do that. You might need to modify the spacing, but if you are handwriting on paper it shouldn't make much of a different on the device.

There is no membership or subscription with our planner. You simply purchase it as you would a yearly paper planner. One purchase and you have the planner for life. You are able to work with it offline, however connecting to a back up is preferred for save keeping.

Are you looking to load files. I don't believe there is any auto sync, but with the boox you can download google drive app and view your documents there.

@@bodendorfer My use case is that when I write notes in the e-ink tablet, I want the changes to be reflected in google drive. I mean I want to have a dedicated folder in the e-ink tablet where all the notes in that folder gets auto synced to Google Drive.

Thanks for the comment. Glad you like the review. Here is the shop for the planner. reMarkable Planner Shop: bit.ly/3sjGNOr

Thank you. Do they work with the noteair 2 plus? That is the one I ended up getting seeing that it runs on Android and I can use all the Google aops with it. I appreciate your help

Yes you can download books, you can even download the Kindle app and get books from the Kindle store on your Boox. The learning curve is that of learning to use your phone.

​@@bodendorfercan you also write on your ebooks? Or is that tied to what for app you are using?

Here is the keyboard: amzn.to/3EWXdkV

My wife is left handed and she does just fine writing in it.

Yes this is a new plan they came out with. Do you think if they simply increased the pricing by $50 and provided the features for free that would be a better solution?

@@bodendorfer depending what features but as long as they are including warranty within that 2.99 for as long as they offer. Idk if $36 year is worth it for the other features but do you think it’s worth it for warranty? I don’t know how many people realize you get that

I use Zone Cloud from work so I can easily share or view documents from work on my computer or my note 2

Lmao

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@@bodendorfer thanks for responding. I went to your site to learn more about it. Am trying to decide which of all devices I want to try to use it in... :) that was an awesome idea!!!!

Well, lucky for you we have a support group. You are not alone. Thanks for the comment. It brought a chuckle to me this morning.

@@bodendorfer You're most welcome :) And thanks for reading beyond all my typos. I just reread my comment and it was a hot mess, lol. Edit button for the win.

You just described everything I feel.

bluetooth for sure.

My wife is left handed and I have watched her use it several times. Now I will be honest, watching left handers write gives me the Willies, but the end product is still good. I feel for left handers. It's a tough world.

The connect plan is sure something that was not expected when I started using the remarkable. It has its purpose, however being a monthly charge, I rather just pay more for the device.

Great thought. Different devices for different people. Many people I talk to, assume that the reMarkable is more than just a digital tablet. For those that understand that, it is a great device for them. But for those that want an e-ink device that has additional functions, the Boox is a great choice. As for the iPad, it really doesn't fall under the e-ink device category.

@@bodendorfer yes From all the reviews that I’ve done, the reMarkable has the most paper like feel, it’s not just about features and options it’s about its utter simplicity that makes it powerful which is why they made it, I love the feel on the surface when you’re writing on it, and of the tablets that I’ve reviewed, the reMarkable has the most paper like feel. So many devices try to be multipurpose , and while I do miss the ability to quickly hop on the Internet, or to read a book from kindle, I’m still utterly in love with the simplicity of the experience, and it helps me to think. My understanding is this is why they made it this way. clearly they have competition now. I find that the remarkable company, while the device is remarkable, their pace of innovation is not :-)

i have the Note 2. Zero distractions the added apps are just for sharing documents and make my life easier but I am not distracted by emails ( my phone and laptop do the job) and no social media ( my phone takes care of thst) I have zero distractions using my Note 2! An iPad screen is very exhausting to use for long periods

You must not be from the Midwest. If you were then you would know how quick of a job we did. We are the home of the half hour goodbye. Thanks for watching.

I’m British so that might explain it. But thanks for the review because I’ve been thinking about getting a Remarkable for weeks now but I’ll buy the onyx instead. Cheers

@@stuartsharp7436 check out the video I did on the air 3c

Which device are you referring too? I do find that the screen refresh is a little touchy and you have to personalize that it seems for most apps you use on the Onyx Boox. I have noticed with the new release of the Ultra this has greatly improved.

@@bodendorfer was referring to the boox. Felt the responsiveness not good in what you display in the video, even in one note. Good if it has improved !

I will omit when I did this video, I was new to using the device after only having it a few weeks. I have learned a lot and I will be publishing an updated video in a few weeks. Is it as fast as an iPad, no paper device is, but is it fast enough for me to do my note taking, yes. Make sure to check out the video when its posted.

yeah we have learned that over and over since we first did this video.

They should have just called it Books.

Thanks. I will keep that in mind. If you ever make your way out to the lake in Wisconsin, I will help ya with your Midwest ascent.

It's however the hell he wants to say it. Thanks for the review.

@@supriimacy_7056 I mean you COULD, but you'd be pronouncing it wrong, and you'll keep getting comments informing you that you're pronouncing wrong; why not provide a correction to someone who may make several reviews/videos on Boox (books) devices? I'd rather find out early on, it's not a big deal

@@stevenprosser8813 true enough

Depends on stylus. I have used both not much different

Just happy I didn’t pronounce it boots.

Well... What can I say... Some people love the details. Have a great nap. :)

if it is an app that you can download from google play, then I believe it would support it.

Thanks Patrick for the kind words. I hope my advice holds up. Seeing its been a few months are us currently using the Air?

thank you Branden. Same as Patrick here, thank you for explaining and helping me decide

Loved atomic habits

I am happy that the video brought some clarity to your decision.

Boox has a good channel of instructional videos

You can already change the color of text, lines, pens, highlighters, etc. They don't show on the screen, since the display is just Black & White...but they will show when you export the document/notes.

Solid remarks here!

Wait wait wait can you please dude please explain how you use Linux to transfer documents from the reMarkable to a PC? Or maybe a tutorial I can find showing how to do that?