Preferably not requiring internet or web services or “apps” (shudder)

If its moddable thats cool but even better if it doesnt even need that

    • EvilBit@lemmy.world
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      13 days ago

      Love my Supernote. One of the objects in my life that as soon as it breaks, I’m immediately buying a new one (or in the case of the newest model, replacement parts).

      • Jentu@lemmy.mlEnglish
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        13 days ago

        I’m thirding the Supernote. I use my Nomad almost every single day. I also get to use my favorite pen shape with it since the Lamy Safari has an EMR variation. Being able to link notes to other notes almost feels like a better version of Obsidian if you like handwriting and sketching (though it’s obviously not as fast to link compared to Obsidian because hotkeys on a computer are faster than using a pen on a slow-ish e-ink display). I also use it to read and take notes on ebooks.

  • Akuchimoya@startrek.website
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    14 days ago

    Boox has 10.3" and 13.3" models: https://shop.boox.com/collections/all-products/13-3 The 13.3 would be closest to A4 (assuming that’s what you meant, A4 or 8.5x11). They run Android, you can install other reader apps like Kindle, Kobo, Libby. You can load PDFs by USB (which I do). There was a browser interface which I’d tried and it worked, but I just don’t use it. No idea if it’s still available. The built-in reading app can mark up epubs the same as PDFs. I purchased a Wacom stylus that has a side button for the eraser function because the original it comes with has the eraser on the top. I didn’t like having to flip the stylus over.

    I have a predecessor 13.3" model, the Max Lumi, which is no longer available, but I am still fairly pleased with it. I’d gotten mine for the purpose of splitscreening a document on one side and notebook on the other side, to take notes for school. If I were to buy again now, I would go for the slightly smaller 10.3 size to be more portable, but unlikely to use spiltscreen. I would also opt for colour (which was not yet an option when I bought mine.)