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remo26 · 06-20-2016, 03:18 PM

I have a few questions about whether I should by the N96 based on the use case. I am looking to buy this for my wife. We are both attorneys which requires significant handwriting/note-taking. I currently use a Sony Duo 13. My wife currently uses legal pads which need to be input into computer at a later time.

I only became aware of the N96 recently. I was fully intending to buy her the Sony DPTS1, even with the outdated model, steep price, and limited file extensions. I also thought I would use it as well. Then, I came across the Boox Max 13.3. After quizzing my wife about form factor and ergonomics, she felt the 9.7" would be better due to it being more portable. However, comparing a Sony product to this "project" is night and day. Nonetheless, after seeing the features, I figured for the price it can't be terrible.

Now that I am actually getting ready to purchase, and have been reading reviews that span the extremes, I thought I would save some headaches by checking the alignment of my expectations and needs with this machine.

I am going with the N96 Dual Touch because I won't be able to handle all the menu selection with the pen after working with the Duo. However, I am confused why they would put only 512MB RAM in the N96 DT whereas the front-lit N96ML has 1GB. Are there more processing demands because of the light? Otherwise, it feels like I'm getting short-changed.

We plan to use the N96 for 60% note-taking, 20% pdf viewing/editing, 10% ebook reading, and 10% surfing/other. So, the complaints I have read about browsing don't worry me too much.

Here are several questions that I'd appreciate feedback on.

Reason for RAM difference on DT/ML models?
Could the N96 connect via Wifi to a Sony MP-CL1 pico projector for displaying the screen on a wall? (it works for all Android devices)
Any more comments on writing/ palm-rejection quality with a Duo 13 as a comparison?
I saw that someone asked about OneNote, any update whether it works?
Can notes be managed/organized in folders easily?
Can calendar reminders be set easily? Can notes be inserted/attached to alarm events?

Thanks.

06-20-2016, 03:18 PM	#136
remo26 Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2016 Device: Onyx Boox N96	Use case for N96 Dual Touch I have a few questions about whether I should by the N96 based on the use case. I am looking to buy this for my wife. We are both attorneys which requires significant handwriting/note-taking. I currently use a Sony Duo 13. My wife currently uses legal pads which need to be input into computer at a later time. I only became aware of the N96 recently. I was fully intending to buy her the Sony DPTS1, even with the outdated model, steep price, and limited file extensions. I also thought I would use it as well. Then, I came across the Boox Max 13.3. After quizzing my wife about form factor and ergonomics, she felt the 9.7" would be better due to it being more portable. However, comparing a Sony product to this "project" is night and day. Nonetheless, after seeing the features, I figured for the price it can't be terrible. Now that I am actually getting ready to purchase, and have been reading reviews that span the extremes, I thought I would save some headaches by checking the alignment of my expectations and needs with this machine. I am going with the N96 Dual Touch because I won't be able to handle all the menu selection with the pen after working with the Duo. However, I am confused why they would put only 512MB RAM in the N96 DT whereas the front-lit N96ML has 1GB. Are there more processing demands because of the light? Otherwise, it feels like I'm getting short-changed. We plan to use the N96 for 60% note-taking, 20% pdf viewing/editing, 10% ebook reading, and 10% surfing/other. So, the complaints I have read about browsing don't worry me too much. Here are several questions that I'd appreciate feedback on. Reason for RAM difference on DT/ML models? Could the N96 connect via Wifi to a Sony MP-CL1 pico projector for displaying the screen on a wall? (it works for all Android devices) Any more comments on writing/ palm-rejection quality with a Duo 13 as a comparison? I saw that someone asked about OneNote, any update whether it works? Can notes be managed/organized in folders easily? Can calendar reminders be set easily? Can notes be inserted/attached to alarm events? Thanks.