I’ve had an e-ink tabletspecifically, thereMarkable 2for a couple of years now.
They exist somewhere between an iPad and a pad of paper.
What do you use it for?
Can it completely replace something like an iPad?And that’s what I want to talk about today.
Some can even run apps.
But in my experience, an e-ink tablet works best when you treat it as virtual paper.
That limited functionality doesn’t mean they cost less than a tablet.
The reMarkable 2 starts at $400, which isn’t cheap.
The Kindle Scribe is a little cheaper, at $240.
Meanwhile, the iPad starts at $350 and is arguably more capable.
So do dedicated notebooks and day planners.
With that in mind, here are the things I tend to use my e-ink tablet for the most.
There are a couple reasons for this.
First, it’s too easy to be distracted at my computer.
I send the PDF to the rig and switch between the highlighter and pen to mark it up.
When I get to my computer all my annotations are synced over.
A e-ink tablet doesn’t feel tas obtrusive.
I can occasionally jot things down while also feeling fully present in the room.
There is something about physically writing this on a calendar that works for me.
Try as they may, none are quite as flexible as a paper character sheet.
But they also aren’t a full replacement for a note-taking system.
Integrating with other apps
Many e-ink tablets can’t open apps or even browse the web.
They work best when they’re being used like a sheet of paper.
It’s probably easier just to start on a computer.
Your experience may vary.
