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Faeryink · 05-13-2019, 04:22 AM

I have a Max 2 Pro with 4 GB RAM and this is my main device. I pretty much use it for most of my tasks: writing my novel (notes app, neoreader for editing, splashtop for using with my macbook, nebo, word), watching videos (Netflix, YouTube, amazon prime), web browsing, drawing (notes, artrage, artflow, sketchbook) etc. I did own Max 2 Pro with 2 GB of ram and found that the additional RAM helps.
I find the Onyx Boox Max 2 Pro without the front light beneficial for my eyes. I say this as I own a Like book Mars and Kindle paperwhite with front light and higher PPI. I find Onyx Max 2 Pro way more comfortable. The surface on the Max 2 pro with the matt screen potector is not glossy while on the likebook mars it is shiny.

I don't have a Note pro device, but maybe its worth looking into the feel of the display surface. I can appreciate that having the front light is desirable, but some research shows the e ink devices used with approprite ambient light is more beneficial for eye health. Personally, I agree with these findings. I have also been advised that I can simply turn off the front light and use it as a non-lit device, however this doesn't fully work because of the differences in coating/textural surfaces interacting with the ambient light source. My point is maybe you should also consider the display surface for writing and viewing the display. Good luck with finding the right device!!

05-13-2019, 04:22 AM	#4
Faeryink Zealot Posts: 110 Karma: 21606 Join Date: Nov 2018 Device: Onyx Boox Max 2	I have a Max 2 Pro with 4 GB RAM and this is my main device. I pretty much use it for most of my tasks: writing my novel (notes app, neoreader for editing, splashtop for using with my macbook, nebo, word), watching videos (Netflix, YouTube, amazon prime), web browsing, drawing (notes, artrage, artflow, sketchbook) etc. I did own Max 2 Pro with 2 GB of ram and found that the additional RAM helps. I find the Onyx Boox Max 2 Pro without the front light beneficial for my eyes. I say this as I own a Like book Mars and Kindle paperwhite with front light and higher PPI. I find Onyx Max 2 Pro way more comfortable. The surface on the Max 2 pro with the matt screen potector is not glossy while on the likebook mars it is shiny. I don't have a Note pro device, but maybe its worth looking into the feel of the display surface. I can appreciate that having the front light is desirable, but some research shows the e ink devices used with approprite ambient light is more beneficial for eye health. Personally, I agree with these findings. I have also been advised that I can simply turn off the front light and use it as a non-lit device, however this doesn't fully work because of the differences in coating/textural surfaces interacting with the ambient light source. My point is maybe you should also consider the display surface for writing and viewing the display. Good luck with finding the right device!!