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The video offers a comprehensive comparison between the Remarkable 2, Onyx Boox Note 10.3, and Bigme devices, focusing on their design, functionality, and user experience. The Remarkable 2 is noted for its minimalist design and excellent writing feel, making it ideal for note-taking but considered outdated and limited in features. In contrast, the Onyx Boox Note 10.3 is highlighted for its advanced multimedia capabilities including video playback, gaming, and support for Google Play, offering a versatile, tablet-like experience. The Onyx also boasts superior UI functionalities, customizable tools, and higher flexibility with features such as split-screen capabilities and advanced drawing tools. Bigme devices are praised for their high-resolution screens, faster performance, and a wide range of apps and games, though they do not use the latest EPD technology. Criticisms are levied against Onyx for frequently discontinuing products, pushing consumers towards newer models with minor upgrades. Overall, the Onyx devices present a more comprehensive and adaptable toolset compared to the more specialized but limited Remarkable 2, making Onyx the preferred choice for users seeking diverse capabilities in a digital device.
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In this part of the video, the presenter compares the Remarkable 2 with the new Onyx Boox Note 10.3. The Remarkable 2 is described as slightly outdated, being larger and heavier with bigger bezels, whereas the Onyx device is smaller and thinner. The Remarkable 2 has rubber stoppers to prevent scratches, a minimalist design with a USB-C port, and is primarily for note-taking and reading. The Onyx Boox Note 10.3, however, includes additional features such as Google Play, video playback, gaming, stereo speakers, microphones, and more, making it a versatile multimedia tablet. The discussion also touches on the similarity in pen tips between the two devices and briefly highlights the extensive UI functionalities of the Onyx, such as auto-rotate, kids mode, airplane mode, and a feature called freeark for drawing over any UI element.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the advanced features of Bigme devices compared to the Remarkable. Key points include Global Handwriting capabilities, rapid refresh modes, and compatibility with Google Play, enabling access to millions of books and a variety of apps and games. The Bigme devices offer higher resolution screens (300 PPI vs. Remarkable’s 226 PPI), resulting in clearer text and images. The speaker emphasizes that while Remarkable focuses primarily on note-taking, Bigme devices provide a more versatile and faster tablet-like experience, though neither uses the latest EPD technology. Additionally, the Remarkable is considered outdated compared to the numerous new devices released recently.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter highlights the superior features of the Onyx over the Remarkable. They mention the Onyx’s broader capabilities, including multiple paintbrushes, line thicknesses, colors, text features, and a lasso tool for moving and editing elements. The Onyx also supports email, text conversion, screen sharing, layers, and various templates. Additionally, the Onyx offers a high-quality writing feel and supports a wide range of functionalities such as customizable pens, different textures, numerous colors, and the ability to stretch the canvas. In contrast, the Remarkable is limited in features, lacking shapes, fill options, image adding, and application sharing. The presenter emphasizes the Onyx’s advanced options, especially in creating geometric shapes and other detailed work quickly and efficiently.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the features and tools available in a device compared to the Remarkable tablet. The main points include the ability to create and fill shapes, a variety of pen palette colors and line thickness options, and advanced AI features for shape perfection, text recognition, and scribble erasing. Users can insert text, images, and links, and share content easily through multiple apps like WhatsApp and Outlook. There are also options to disable gestures, customize the toolbar, and add new pages. While the device offers many functionalities, it lacks the writing feel and grip of the Remarkable, making the latter more comfortable for writing. The Remarkable also excels with its tilt function for pencil drawing, something not as advanced on the other device.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses the performance and limitations of the Remarkable 2 compared to the Onyx digital device. They highlight that the Remarkable 2 provides a seamless and true writing experience but is limited in functionality and ecosystem compared to the Onyx. The Onyx allows for more flexibility, such as split-screen capabilities and app downloads, enhancing its usability significantly. Additionally, the Onyx offers features like kids’ mode for customization and app usage control. The speaker concludes that while the Remarkable 2 was revolutionary and popular at its release, the Onyx now offers more value and flexibility, making it a better choice despite the narrowing price difference.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the streamlined approach of certain devices compared to the Onyx line. They critique Onyx for frequently discontinuing their products, sometimes within just seven months, and forcing consumers to buy new models with only minor upgrades, such as an extra gig of RAM. The speaker contrasts this with the current devices being reviewed, praising them for following a more sensible and user-friendly approach. They conclude by encouraging viewers to share their thoughts in the comments section.