Thanks for sharing, Kit. I have owned the A5X for a couple years now and wasn't sure if I would get the A5X2. However, the very fact that Ratta is taking its time to get this exactly right is creating anticipation in me about how great this device is going to be.
@KitBetts-Masters
4 ай бұрын
Yeah, I guess they can keep working on the software but the device itself has to be physically right at launch!
@corinawaldie4315
4 ай бұрын
I’m going to back to university in September and I’m really hoping the A5X2 will be available before then. I was so bummed when I saw the update today. I’ve done a huge amount of research and the A5X2, and the Supernote platform in general, really checks all the boxes for what I’m looking for. If it doesn’t release before September I guess I can make do for a little bit with my now ancient iPad, but if they push it past Q3, then I’ll likely have to give up and grab a Boox or Remarkable device instead because the Nomad is much too small for my purposes. 😭
@courtneybrown4352
3 ай бұрын
Same. I'm starting grad school in the fall and really want one of these.
@justin3710
2 ай бұрын
Same here. I’ve been using the 11 inch iPad Pro and find it a bit crowded with a laptop and textbook open, so I’ve decided to give the nomad a shot. I’m a little skeptical about it being too small, but I’ll give an update once it arrives!
@pappi8338
Ай бұрын
@@courtneybrown4352 Don't wait. It's been delayed many times before. I start grad school too and I don't want to be the fool who sees September come and go without a product to purchase. There are a lot of other equivalent e-ink tablets on the market that you can buy now.
@monochromios
4 ай бұрын
I prefer to wait and get a product with no issues than a rushed production with troubles. This is gonna be a nice Xmas present to myself ;)
@KitBetts-Masters
4 ай бұрын
Agreed! Happy Christmas!
@t0dd000
2 ай бұрын
I've worked in development. Trust me, they want it complete even more than we do. They have delayed for a reason and i certainly want them to resolve those issues rather than just shoving it out the door. I have tried one competitor (Boox Air Now 3c) and it was stunningly underwhelming and didn't meet my needs and I returned it. I considered trying something else (Remarkable, in particular) but I'm just going to wait for the A5X2.
@tjlow629
4 ай бұрын
My daughter is starting college this fall. She asked for a Remarkable 2 for her HS graduation and I've been wanting to get her an AX52, understanding it would be a superior product and she agreed. She was hoping for something before school started so that she could get used to the product and be ready on day one. Now it looks like I'm going to have to go with either the smaller Nomad or just get the Remarkable for her due to the delay. I understand that "getting it right" is important and delays can be expected, but they initially announced sales would be in Q3 last year. For a company that's already established, HOW can they get the timing SO wrong? Even with this announcement they say that changes may still be made. At this point, I'm losing faith that they will have the product released in 2024. The product is good, but the company making it seems to make a lot of poor decisions. Why not take pre-orders now, to help fund and speed up development - particularly when so many people have been asking to pre-order? Why discontinue the AX5 when there is no product to replace it with outside of competitors? How do you delay the release of a product almost a year (at this point) and still have a disclaimer that the product may change?
@KitBetts-Masters
4 ай бұрын
These are really interesting questions, that they'd probably answer if you post to them on Reddit. I think they are a smaller company than many other tech companies even in the e-ink space, but you are right, and you'll not be the only one feeling this way with today's news. Thanks for sharing!
@AndyRSV
4 ай бұрын
I don’t understand why people get so much attached to product release date. I understand the anticipation and that probably you are hoping to get this device for X or Y reason but making it right is far superior than releasing sub part product in the current competitive market. For the customer, this means a product that will last longer and that you’ll use for many years, which is aligned with their ethos. I’m glad that they didn’t take the Boox approach of releasing 2-3 products per year. Ask yourself this, if it’s too long of a wait to get it right, it might not be the product for you.
@nijimazero
3 ай бұрын
We are attached to a release date because we need the device before a set date. I would like a eink device before September so knowing when the AX2 will be released let me know if I can wait for it, or if I'll have to buy a Boox product instead
@AndyRSV
3 ай бұрын
@@nijimazero I understand, but what’s wrong about using pen and paper in the mean time? I mean, it worked for centuries, right?!
@nijimazero
3 ай бұрын
@@AndyRSV I'm kinda disorganised, when I use pen and paper there's always a point where I don't have enough paper and all. Having an electronic device helps a lot.
@itsmattknox
3 ай бұрын
SuperNote, besides the nomad, is essentially out of the market right now. Doesn't that seem strange to you? They're not producing a device of this physical size, and have delayed the new model. So people who want one are attached to the release date because they can't even buy an A5 SuperNote if they wanted to.
@AndyRSV
3 ай бұрын
@@itsmattknox there could be a plethora of different reasons why they did this. It’s probably more a decision based on cost of having to support 2 devices at the same time. For a small team these costs are not negligible.
@jeffreybarker357
4 ай бұрын
I’d be frustrated if I didn’t already have my A5X (which I bought after watching you!), but I still want the A5X2. I’ll patiently keep using my A5X with Feelwrite2 quite happily until Ratta is ready.
@KitBetts-Masters
4 ай бұрын
Yeah, I think a lot of people should just update the screen and continue using the A5X to be honest, it's bound to be a cool device though!
@KláraHorváth-g4h
2 ай бұрын
I have decided to wait for it, as it will be my first e-ink pad. BUT, I would appreciate if we could have a clue about the price: If I cannot afford it, I need to look for an other solution...
@Emreandkites
3 ай бұрын
I thought a lot before ordering A6X2. But happy with my decision. I like portability that it can fit anywhere in my busy desk. Of course if you will use it primarily for pdf, A6 won’t be enough. This is not a problem for me as I am still using my A4 Sony Digital paper for serious PDF review - I believe even with various other features from other brands,Sony remain my main preference for PDFs because of size, split screen and work compatibility.
@juliemasters1
4 ай бұрын
That looks great, I hope the release won’t be pushed back any further. What are your thoughts on the boox note x3 pro and youth that have recently been released in china- do you think they will be available in the UK at any point soon?
@KitBetts-Masters
4 ай бұрын
Yeah, they look interesting. I'm not sure what Boox might do next, but often the things they release in China appear in the west a few weeks to a month afterwards with slightly different specs and a different name. :-)
@nathanaelcard
3 ай бұрын
I'm a hold-out for the A5X2
@janinawalker4200
3 ай бұрын
Will be waiting for the A4X2 and would be getting it for the size and the value of the Supernote software. I appreciate that they have the replaceable batteries on these newer models. But on this model I wonder where the pen loop is on the prototype as how does one carry the pen around? So I suggested perhaps they are going to offer two cases. 1) one that is backless like shown for lower weight and good for people who want to sometimes only be using it as a reader, say in bed where low weight is a good feature, but also 2) one with a pen loop as before, so people could buy both cases and use the case they want for the use plan for the time in mind which might vary even within one day. Some people would take a device out of the cases to hold it while reading for the lower weight, but the ability to close the case cover to put the device to sleep is a great feature, so how easy will it be to separate the cover from the device? In the past it was literally a great feature that the case was so well attached to the device with the attaching rail and even the magnets were strong, but what is the plan for this device in the planning stages as users could put in their suggestions.
@svlagonda7417
3 ай бұрын
This is so frustrating. Impossible to buy the A5X at the moment, but you can't buy the A5X2 either!
@ozwin2
4 ай бұрын
I think I'm a minority here. But my problem with all these eink tablets is that they are too tall compared to a normal A5 page. Since the A5X2 already looks quite slim, a slim version would bring concerns of it bending, rather than it being slim, I'd rather see a short version. Where perhaps the bezels at the sizes are wider, but the bezels at the top are almost non existent, coupled with a pen attached to the side the profile would be more square. This would make it easier to fit on a desk (already used to an open double page A5 so horizontal space isn't a problem), store in a bag, ect.
@KitBetts-Masters
4 ай бұрын
Yeah, interesting point. From the photo it looks slightly shorter than the previous one. However, not by much. The kindle scribe has a shorter, wider design like you discuss. :-)
@karlmunford7000
4 ай бұрын
I throw my A5X about allot, confident of the unit's robustness but find it difficult to see the half-folio matching that ruggedness. I'm not sure of the hinge when you fold it back to write but I guess I'll find out later this year.
@justinmeyer2742
4 ай бұрын
I was very excited for this device, but cannot continue to wait for them, especially after moving the goal posts several times. Will have to look for an alternative.
@meatiermeteor1095
4 ай бұрын
Wow you're fast Kit. Been planning to get them for second semester but the wait is too long so I might go for Boox.
@tlk889
4 ай бұрын
I would much rather have a better product later, but it feels a bit annoying having them postpone it ever 2 months or so. I understand they probably are the ones who want to release it the soonest, if nothing else then for al lthe business opportunities they're missing every week it's not released and there's no A5X to substitute that, but I'd prefer if they just said "give us one more year" instead. I was already half-expecting it to be at least in preorder by June, so this it's a bummer. Unfortunately, my typical use case for the e-ink would be charting diagrams and making coherent notes at work, so I would prefer more real estate than what the Nomad has. I've also been loving the good balance between sleak&simple design with the ever increasing breadth of options that the sideloading for example offers, so Supernote is clearly the best product for me. I'll wait, but I prefer to have a date by which it's highly likely to be out rather than this frog leaping along.
@KitBetts-Masters
4 ай бұрын
I agree entirely. I value their candour as a company, and I want to see them succeed, I suppose on balance it is better that they wait and get it right, rather than rush out products and get bad reviews. They are a company which cares about sustainability, and they are aiming to ship devices which will be with the user for upto a decade, and they are also a relatively small team, so here's hoping that they get this right! It wouldn't be a bad thing if they were to start drip feeding more teaser content like this to keep the hype up.
@peterkuiper5363
3 ай бұрын
Waiting for the A4 to be launched. I use the nomad daily as a note taking device, but need the real format pdf and the A4 drawing format, for my work as pipe line engineer.
@guilhermepietro7178
4 ай бұрын
I was going to wait, since it was going to be released on the next month or two, but now I can't wait until Aug/Sep to start with my productivity. I might just buy a second hand remarkable instead !
@lbenegas
3 ай бұрын
Been watching videos about e-readers, e-ink devices, or whatever you want to call it. My ipad destroyed my eyes. BUT let me ask something: WHY IS IT SO DIFFICULT TO CHOSE A GOOD ALL ROUNDER? Too many reviews, and no clear winner.
@KitBetts-Masters
3 ай бұрын
Best all rounder is Boox Note Air 3. Thought I was pretty clear about that! But I guess not. Hopefully you've enjoyed the content on the way. 🙂
@yprawirasoetisna
3 ай бұрын
Can you please review Daylight e-ink device that has 60fps? I believe it is a real game changer.
@ultragames5663
3 ай бұрын
It now is "Almost"
@SpoiledBadgerMilk
4 ай бұрын
I really wish a non chinese manufacturer. Would make a e ink device with the new snapdragon ai. More processing. To make experience smooth and have better efficiency. The ai could dynamically change refresh rate depending on usage.
@KitBetts-Masters
4 ай бұрын
Yeah, I think that is a very interesting point. Boox are using snapdragon, but generally it is the 6225 SoCs they add in, there is an 800 series in the Tab Ultra C Pro, so they are still a little behind even the Snapdragon 8 gen 1. I think that unfortunately, using current state of the art processors would probably make their products too expensive for most people. Cheers!
@joshuablumenthal4432
3 ай бұрын
There's no guarantee they will get it right by delaying. There will still likely be updates. But these delays are a big red flag. I ca t evn buy the original version. I'm tired of waiting and will go with a competitor. Thinking Boox but welcome suggestions.
@JamesRobinson-ratwerks
4 ай бұрын
i favor getting it right. But i love the A6X2 and can live with the size limitations until they ship the A5X2.
@smileyrylie
4 ай бұрын
They've lost me as a customer to a competitor. Theyre dragging their feet with this development and I was required to have one for work by now
@KitBetts-Masters
4 ай бұрын
Yeah, unfortunately I knew there would be a few people this would be the case for. What did you go for instead?
@evilphuk
4 ай бұрын
I knew there would be delays so in the meantime I have my nomad and new iPad Pro 13”
@joshuablumenthal4432
3 ай бұрын
I'm leaving for another brand also. Not letting us even get the original version is terrible. Tired of waiting
@purplecowideal
3 ай бұрын
I just cancelled my nomad order which I😢 ordered early April. I turned around and bought a tab mini c. These supernote guys are bozos. I totally lost interest in the nomad. They lost me probably forever.
@t0dd000
2 ай бұрын
"Dragging their feet" implies the delays are intentional. Heh. Trust me, I'm certain they want it out the door far more than you do.
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