Feedback on e-ink tablet performance for Logos (Boox and Supernote)
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I have been really interested in getting one of these devices to remove distractions when reading on my iPad. Of course, I am interested in the notetaking capabilities but I would love to read Logos books on these devices.
I know Boox is probably easier for installing Logos and that Supernote needs sideloading (plus they are on an even older Android version.) Does anyone here have experience using Logos regularly on either of these devices? Any feedback is appreciated
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I have a Boox Go Color 7 and it is great for Logos. The device is about the same size and weight of the old Kindle Oasis. I bought the device for distraction-free reading of Logos resources. With Boox devices, there is a learning curve involved in adjusting things to work the way you want. I am able to scroll through Logos resources using the hardware buttons.
If you buy an e-ink device, I strongly recommend purchasing a third-party accidental warranty plan because e-ink devices, particularly the screens, are very fragile.
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I'm running Logos on a Boox Note Air 2 Plus. I also liked the idea of reading on an E-Ink display and a dedicated, non-distracted-y device. It's a 10.3", so it's a little heavy, but the screen estate is nice, especially if you want to also look at pdfs. The native note app works well, but the Onenotes (etc) have been hit or miss on Boox's. Ymmv.
Getting more memory (at least 4GB) and starting with the newest version of Android you can find will future proof things.
My old Boox Nova Pro was struggling with 2GB, and eventually Logos support was (sensibly) dropped for Android 6. So start as high as you can.2 -
Let me add, choose a manufacturer that usually provides one or two updates to the next Android versions.
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I was looking at the Boox Note Air 3C (which I can get for cheap) or the newer 4C. I think the 3C is on Android 12 and Boox doesnt update their OSes. However, I think Android 12 should be good for atleast another 2-3 years. And performance wise, they seem to be similar.
I am really intrigued with Supernote but their app support, even with sideloading, is a bit of an issue. Plus even the latest Manta seems to be on Android 11.
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I'm also exploring an e-reader to install the Logos app on. I'm less interested in extensive note-taking. I want it so that I can build more of a reading library in Logos and read without having to stare at a bright screen, whether phone or tablet. I'd rather build my reading library in Logos than Amazon. For note taking and writing, I have both the Supernote Nomad and Manta. I love them for the writing experience but not so much for reading books. There's no front light. I'm exploring Boox but have seen lots of mixed reviews.
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so I ended getting a Note Air 3C for a good price, used. Getting to grips with it; Logos is probably the only app I have trouble with but even then, it’s a decent enough experience for reading. I think there are lots of animations etc, which seem to crash the app but being methodical seems to work ok. I also found that the stylus doesn’t really work well so using your finger is still the way to go. All in all, I think it will be fine for reading my library, which is what I wanted it for.
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I wish I'd found this solution sooner, an e-ink reader which is also an Android device. Here is my review that I wrote for the Boox Tab C Ultra Pro:
I bought the open box Boox 10.3 Ultra C Pro from Tifan. Was shipped to me UPS and arrived promptly. The unit is as good as new. I like the e-book reader's flexibilty. Here are my initial thoughts a few days after receiving my Boox. I have since learned that when reading a pdf in a foreign language you can have a split window open that has the translation of the page you are reading.
Last year, I got a Kindle Oasis for Christmas, and I really like the e-ink display for reading; not only is it easy on the eyes but I can make the text big enough that I don't need reading glasses. However, Kindle Oasis is too small to read most pdf files and I wanted a bigger screen, mostly for academic reading. So I thought about getting the larger Kindle Scribe. But I decided against it because a Kindle is unable to add apps such as Libby and Hoopla. Not only so, but Audibles on Kindle is disabled in Canada--an Amazon product that can't even listen to Audible books sold by Amazon!!!! Nor do Kindles come with a speaker.
My Boox tab is an Android 12 device and I can read Kindle, Kobo, Hoopla, Libby, Adobe Digital Editions, and Logos (on which I have thousands of books). Not only so, but it has its own sophisticated e-reader which allows me to mark up PDFs (with the pen it comes with) or select text for translation, such as Italian into English--that's helpful since my Italian is weak. And it can even play Audibles!!!
The Ultra C Pro is not a replacement for an iPad or a standard Android Tablet, since the E-ink screen lags and video content looks awful. It's colour is a nice feature but not indispensable since it is not even good for reading comic books. So this is mainly a work device for reading text and I will keep my iPad for entertainment.
The main draw back for the Ultra C Pro is the price. I paid 40% higher than for the new Kindle Scribe. But considering Ultra C Pro's greater versatility, it's worth every penny.
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So you can change your android app to page turn mode instead of scrolling. This makes the look and feel similar to reading a book on a Kindle.
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I got the Boox Palma 2 last week for this very reason, a very portable e-reader that cuts the distractions and gives me access to my very large Logos Library. So far it is working like a champ. The Palma 2 is on Android 13 and since the current version of the Android logos app requires Android 10 and up I'll probably be good for a while even if Boox doesn't provide an OS update.
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