Really interesting discussion. You are right about iPad becoming a media consumption device and feeling more focussed on an e-ink tablet. I'd love to collaborate some time as this is a topic that I'm covering on my channel too. 🙂
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
Hey man, thanks! Sure - I am always open to interesting collabs. Feel free to DM me on Twitter or Instagram :)
@TheKurtLyon
Ай бұрын
This would be a great collaboration. You both get my vote.
@glazedbelmont
23 күн бұрын
I can't put down my Go Color 7, despite the small annoyances that I've found with it, it's so cool to finally be able to read without any eye strain.
@PatrickRambles
22 күн бұрын
Nice!
@jimcabezola3051
Ай бұрын
Yes. No iPad or Android tablet has EVER truly replaced my first e-reader. For the same reasons as yours, my old Sony eReader allowed me to read my books and magazines without distraction. Sadly, I haven't purchased a new one to replace my long-dead Sony. I dislike the Amazon and Nook readers, because of all the proprietary sign-in accounts they have. I don't want to have to ASK PERMISSION from a corporation to read my old books and magazines on my eReader. Mahalo for opening my eyes to new brands of this niche product. These products are hard to find and look at and try here in Hawai'i, so I've been remiss in buying a new one of these... Aloha, Patrick.
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
Thanks man, I appreciate the insight!
@tanichiro
Ай бұрын
i recently bought a boox palma to replace my old sony PRS-T2, honestly i love it but it's more of a supplement to my ipad/zfold 6
@jimcabezola3051
Ай бұрын
@@tanichiro I'm glad to hear it! That sounds like JUST what I need to remove the burden from my iPad/Galaxy S6 Lite tablets. Thanks to you and Patrick, I WILL free myself from the light glare and the pretty colours that distract me from concentrating on my reading. Mahalo!
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
🙌
@syts77
Ай бұрын
Being easily distracted is your problem not the Tablet’s. Your kind of people can easily check your phone while from a physical book or e-reader as well. The problem is you.
@sglatitude
Ай бұрын
This Boox Go 7 Color is the perfect daily companion to my Kindle Oasis. Hope it support PDF, EPUB, and MOBI ebook format just like Kindle. And lastly the USB-C port and micro SD slot are game changer.
@jackson615
Ай бұрын
The Go Color 7 supports basically every kind of format! Since it's android, you can also install apps if you find something is not supported or want a different reading experience
@jackson615
Ай бұрын
The Boox Go Color 7 is amazing! I was hesitant since I had an Oasis and they're basically the same size but I'm glad I got it. Reading manga and comics on here is incredible ~ love that it has android. The TTS feature was the main motivator and it's honestly better than I expected.
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
Nice!
@orbmiser8333
Ай бұрын
I couldn't agree more! I also have a M1 12.9" iPad Pro & iPad Mini 5 both with pencils. And agree just too much distraction on top of battery life anxiety and twice as bulky and heavy inclined not to take with me. Even tho they are fantastic for Magazines,Comics,Science and Technical manuals. But for note taking,quick sketches and ebooks,Pdf's and more distraction free I also considering both of these. Just a more focused super light thinnest pads for these functions and more comfortable use on the go without battery anxiety is a Big Plus for me. Planning on the Go 10.3" in a week and in Aug. to get the Go 7" as a replacement for my 7yr. old Kobo Aura H2o.
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on them!
@cappuccinofrosties
Ай бұрын
I dont install any social media apps on my iphone or ipadpro M4. I only use it for hours of zoom meeting, ppt, excel, n medical apps. I hardly got distracted. I havent used my Boox Note Air 2 Plus and Note Air 3 C at all, somehow too laggy for what I need. But the Boox Go 10.3 looks so tempting..
@wren23_bass-synths
Ай бұрын
I am looking for a e-reader the size of my iPad mini. This seems to fit the bill. And it’s color too so that’s a plus. Definitely worth a look.
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
Yeah the color is a nice touch 👌
@mrderekweber
Ай бұрын
The Onyx Boox Tab Mini C is the closest match to the Ipad Mini, and it's color too. The Go7 Color is awsome, but about an 1 inch smaller on the diagonal.
@frombrandon
Ай бұрын
I didn't read all the comments, so forgive me if this is a repeat, but the pen does have magnets and can attach to the side of the Boox Go 10.3. It's not a strong connection, but is great to put the pen somewhere while you use your fingers to flip and scroll through pages.
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
Hey, thanks for sharing! You're right, I found the spot. It is very weak though, I definitely wouldn't trust it to hold the pencil in place.
@frombrandon
Ай бұрын
@@PatrickRambles It will connect in two ways, one making contact with only one magnet. The pen should look centered on the side of the device (not towards the top). I find it very adequate to place the pen when I'm reading or something, and have no issue with walking around the house with it like that. Definitely not something you would put in a bag like that and expect to have the pen attached when pulling it back out though.
@Daniel-ro6ih
Ай бұрын
Boox styluses have actually 5 magnets alternating polarity from the centre towards the edges. The 2-dot sign in the middle is only a visual reference. There’s a limit in the magnets strength before they start to interfere with the eInk screen. That’s probably why the put so many and use alternating polarities for magnetism to help you find the good place. The idea is nice, but I have the feeling it would work way better if the edge wasn’t rounded…
@chris9384
Ай бұрын
Thanks for another great overview of an interesting product. I’m gonna have to look into these
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
Thanks Chris!
@Bruceneuman
Ай бұрын
I have iPads and several e-ink devices, although no Boox devices. If you have the money to try everything, give it a go. However, if you do not have an unlimited budget or credit line, get an iPad first. I use them for work and play, but mostly for work. I correspond with customers through email and text, do research for my job, prepare pdfs, etc. The 11 inch iPad is great for all of this and Apple Notes is an easy and versatile note taker that is getting better with each software update. E-ink is simply behind in most areas. Where it shines is in long note taking and battery life. By the way, if you go that route, get one with a front light system. The writing experience is more than fine and you will appreciate the ability to work in low light situations. Also, get something with a decent camera to be able to scan documents. Finally, although taken for granted, the Apple ecosystem is finally coming into its own and with more AI functions on the way can only get better. Finally, finally if you love to write on all sorts of paper and with different kinds of pens, buy paper and pens. Much cheaper to use and you can scan in your important notes without much trouble.
@BMB1990
Ай бұрын
Oooh, that 10.3 one looks interesting!
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
Right?
@OneLoveDigital
Ай бұрын
Interesting device. I like your approach on the use case of this. Thank you for sharing and happy Sunday!
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@MaxKito2
Ай бұрын
I have my iPad Pro 2014, but I feel you, regarding about this device’s purpose. I started reading and finding myself wanting to right more and such and if this feels and gives that vibe of doing stuff on a light natural paper, I’d consider it. Thank you for your kind advice.
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
I appreciate the comment!
@MaxKito2
Ай бұрын
@@PatrickRambles ….Thank you, I appreciate your input.
@ScottBenedict
Ай бұрын
I absolutely love my Boox Go 10.3. it's a great device I even have the noteAir 3C but I prefer the black and white version awesome
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
What do you use it for mostly?
@ScottBenedict
Ай бұрын
@@PatrickRambles taking notes and reading. Like you, I don't want the distractions. I only download reading apps, turn off notifications and put it in do not disturb mode. I then have pocket, and Kindle apps, along with Google drive and Google docs. But I'm mainly in the notes app and then download PDFs from Google drive. If I need to, I can hook up Bluetooth keyboard and type in Google docs.
@ScottBenedict
Ай бұрын
@@PatrickRambles I use it mostly for notes but sometimes for reading. Like you, I don't download a ton of apps, mainly Kindle, pocket, Google drive and docs. I use Google drive to gain access to PDFs and if I need to type a document, I can use a Bluetooth keyboard and Google docs.
@fuelvolts
4 күн бұрын
@8:00 but the pen is magnetic? On the flat side. You probably already know this by now, just wanted to clarify.
@PatrickRambles
3 күн бұрын
Yes you're right. But it's not very strong and I found it difficult to find in comparison to the iPad.
@SteveHinrichs
Ай бұрын
There are so many squirrels in the iPads. I get distracted by them all the time. I know a few people getting these readers just for that reason. I 100% agree about the iPad Pro series. They are way over powered for the limitations of the IOS. I want to check into getting one of these, but my fear is I would never pick up my iPad Pro ever again. I like how you keep the Box Go limited on the apps you put on it. This would be great for meetings and other events I need to stay away from the squirrels
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
Haha, damn squirrels everywhere. For note-taking and PDF annotation, I really love the 10.3, Steve. The iPad still has its place for me, for emails, scrolling, and media consumption.
@grantryder5463
Ай бұрын
Love your videos Patrick. Have you tried this with the Kindle app?
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
Thanks! Yes, it works well :)
@elin2214
Ай бұрын
I really like the idea of these, I'm just not sure the price is justified. I can't wrap my head around paying hundreds for something a hardcopy book from the library and a $10notepad can provide. Sure convenience is there but there is just so much more functionality you can get with a used ipad air for the same price. There needs to be something between the ipad and the $10 notebook that actually makes sense in terms of cost. $2-300 for an 11inch screen would be something I could swallow to fit hundreds of notes and books in but otherwise, that $500 can get me a lot of notebook and a free library card.
@victorbitencourtarossi7750
Ай бұрын
Hey Patrick, is it possible for you to bring Magsafe power banks and smart wallet reviews? Cheers!
@Xingqiwu387
Ай бұрын
We ordered the Boox last week and started working on it immediately. The hardware is a joy to use and we were even able to hook up our external keyboard to type instead of using the pen. About 3 hours later, a massive storm rolled in, knocking out the power in our area - and of course the internet - for 2 days. We were never able to access the instruction manual at the time because that is CENTRALIZED under the control of Boox! We were never able to get our work backed up to the USB-C thumb drive we installed and there was no way to find out how to do so. All forums and discussions - except for youtube - are shielded behind Boox's firewall. WHAT kind of crazy idea is that? WHY couldn't they have put the instruction manual on the device itself?! No more Boox for us.
@dexterie
Ай бұрын
I see Ghent, I press like Ahaha I’ve been playing with the idea of getting something like the 10” (or a kindle scribe, kobo, …) for note taking. I already have a kindle libra for reading and I love it.
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
Haha, beautiful Ghent ❤️
@dexterie
Ай бұрын
@@PatrickRambles I don’t go there as often as I should 😅
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
@dexterie me either. But when I do, I remember why it's worth it :)
@peaceridge
Ай бұрын
Re: BOOX G0 7 Color. It's all in the reader software for me. As far as I can tell it has physical page turn buttons. Thanks, but I'll stick with my ipad mini which lets me turn to the next page by pressing on the left of the screen to turn pages (I'm a very fast reader and hold the ipad in my left hand so touching the screen with my thumb is really quick). Actually that is the problem with all ebook readers, so very slow turning pages. Too bad as I love everything else about the BOOX G0 7 Color.
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
The physical buttons are optional. You can tap the screen.
@peaceridge
Ай бұрын
@@PatrickRambles Great! Is there an option to tap the left of the screen to page forward?
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
@peaceridge not sure, let me get back to you on that.
@hhoebeke1
Ай бұрын
It seems more of an alternative to the reMarkable and looks more flexible than the latter.
@brittneyducre4618
Ай бұрын
Go into depth about the tts option the only thing I have seen it’s only available for the boox library no outside apps
@havefunbesafe
Ай бұрын
I wouldn’t care if my iPad had a 3 hour battery life, the utility of an iPad as my ereader with all of its functionality blows doors on anything out there.
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
It's precisely the iPads utility and additional functionality that makes me want to reach for something simpler for certain things (like reading). I get too distracted my everything I could be doing on the iPad. These e-ink devices make it much easier to focus on the task at hand. The added battery life is a nice bonus.
@faithfamilyandfuntech5062
29 күн бұрын
I tried the boox 8.9 and couldn’t get it to replace an odd keyboard even though I identified English. Has anyone experienced that and figured out way to fix
@Someoneyoulnow
Ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@Hatlerjr
Ай бұрын
Were you able to get the buttons on the Go 7 to work in the Kindle app as page turners?
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
I think so. Let me double check and get back to you.
@Daniel-ro6ih
Ай бұрын
I got myself a Boox Air 2 some months ago. I agree on all the advantages for focus work, more reading, less distractions… but I have it now in a drawer and barely use it. For me synchronization is key. Same apps everywere. Everything ready from one device to another. I had to re-write my workflow to integrate the Boox and still not comfortable. The best I could do is to work around the clunky OneNote Android app as a common element among devices. But I kept missing Capacities and Apple Notes. So for my use case, Apple ecosystem is more convenient. But the device was a charm to use and offers better sync options than reMarkable. Try an iPad Mini with PaperLike and grey colour filter for a 70% there experience.
@jub8891
3 күн бұрын
why do you have an ipad of you keep choosing this
@PatrickRambles
2 күн бұрын
Because I'm that cool.
@w4lker
Ай бұрын
why is he using two watches?
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
Why not?
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
JK, it's not a watch. It's a Whoop band.
@Alex-vp4ky
Ай бұрын
Show me a folding e ink tablet and you have my interest 😅
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
😅
@porvoonosho
Ай бұрын
Why nobody talks about how unstable and buggy Boox devices are? Apps constantly crash etc. I've had several of them.
@vitorferrari3462
Ай бұрын
I own boox go 10.3. Not a single crash after 1 month so far
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
Improving their products, I suppose.
@Zenstone26
Ай бұрын
I don't have facebook on anything
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
Better.
@wilty5
Ай бұрын
Does this use cellular and wi-fi?
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
Wifi only.
@wilty5
Ай бұрын
👍
@carlosespinal17
Ай бұрын
And you will ditch those for a supernote
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
Cool
@DSN262
Ай бұрын
Did you thank the waiter
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
Waitress. Yes I did :)
@82mgranados
Ай бұрын
Love the Benchmade bugout!
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
It's awesome! Especially since my dumb*** found out last week you can actually wrist flick it open (after months of doing the thumb thing)...
@srobbins31
Ай бұрын
The scrolling looks worse than jelly scroll of the iPad Mini. Worth a comment? The refresh too maybe? That can be a usability consideration.
@PatrickRambles
Ай бұрын
Hey! Yes the scrolling will be infinitely "worse". The reason for that is that this is e-ink. It's hard to explain but basically it's made of static frames where the e-ink is redistribute for every single frame. It makes the reading experience far superior, but fast scrolling will appear jarring. There are several settings to mitigate this, depending on the content. But these are definitely not built to view fast moving content.
@serbaserbi9610
Ай бұрын
Its E ink screen bro..not LCD screen like ipad..😂
@srobbins31
Ай бұрын
@@serbaserbi9610 understand. And when you compare it to an iPad, then all differences are in play…: bro
@serbaserbi9610
Ай бұрын
@@srobbins31 LCD screen and E ink paper actually different processing work and function bro😂
@TheKurtLyon
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the review Patrick. I have been looking at e-Ink devices as I decide if I am going to pick up a new M4 iPad or a new MacBook Air and supplement it with something like the 10.3 instead of getting an iPad.
@michaelcaywood6070
Ай бұрын
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