If you have been considering a digital planner for an epaper device, it helps to know what to expect after your download. Special thanks to John, who tested the planner on the following devices:

John noted that he would not assume the other Onyx BOOX devices (i.e. the Note Air and Max Lumi, etc) would all respond in the same way as he has found in the Zoom function. He shared some of the advantages and challenges he experienced with each device.

Advantages of using an Epaper device (compared to an iPad, for example):

Remarkable 2 Review

• Good presentation, all hyperlinks work, but a distinct lag (get the three dots every time).
• Zoom works well, but again with a lag.
• There is no backlight on the remarkable 2 ( so can’t use device in poor lighting conditions)
• Device is fairly large for every day carry (but allows handwritten text to be added without zooming in )

Onyx BOOX Note 2 Review

• Good Presentation, all hyperlinks work well and quickly (no lag)
• Zoom works well (no lag)
• It does have a backlight allowing it to be used in all lighting conditions
• Device is fairly large for EDC but allows handwritten text to be added without zooming in

Onyx BOOX Nova 3 Colour Review

• Good presentation even if it is a bit small.
• All hyperlinks work, but buttons are a bit on the small side if you have large fingers ( The buttons do come up in colour, which is good)
• Zoom does not work well — it stutters then reverts to the zoom setting feature. ( This is a great pity because it is the size of device where you really need the zoom facility)
• Good size for EDC
• One advantage of this device is you can use coloured text for handwritten notes although changing colours could be slicker

Ratta Supernote A6x Review

• Good presentation even as it is a bit small.
• All hyperlinks work but add in an extra button push as the caption “Jump” comes up every time
• Zoom works well with good navigation round the page when zoomed in.

Conclusion