"I've mainly enjoyed using the Boox Page because it runs Android. It's a simplified version of the OS but expands the capabilities of an e-reader in just the right amount. For instance, when I'm reading a book or blog and an idea comes to mind, I can add a note to Google Keep or Docs on the tablet and research it later on my phone or laptop."
"as David Pierce of The Verge mentioned in his Boox Palma story, there's just the right amount of friction. I ran YouTube when I reviewed the Boox Tab Ultra C in 2023, and the app experience was terrible; E Ink displays just don't refresh fast enough for videos. As a result, I don't end up doom-scrolling on Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts, nor do I find myself reading hot"
Kindle e-readers and the ReMarkable 2 prioritize simplicity and distraction-free note-taking but have restricted functionality and cannot run modern phone apps. Tablets can replicate reading functions and offer broader format support including ebooks, blogs, and online articles. Android-based E Ink tablets like the Boox Page run a simplified Android, expanding capabilities without overwhelming users. Such tablets allow adding notes to Google Keep or Docs directly and syncing research across devices. App support theoretically enables Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter, but E Ink displays refresh too slowly for video, which creates friction and reduces doom-scrolling.
Read at ZDNET
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