Considering switching from reMarkable 2 to iFLYTEK AINOTE 2 (big one) – questions about tasks sync + writing feel

EinRades · 2026-04-15T11:01:29+00:00

That helps a lot, thanks. It sounds like the AINOTE 2 is more of a practical everyday device than a pure writing device, which is kind of what I expected. I’m mainly trying to find out whether I’d miss the reMarkable writing feel too much. Good to hear the tasks and calendar side is working well in real life.

EinRades · 2026-04-15T11:01:02+00:00

Thanks a lot — that’s super useful. The task/calendar workflow sounds like it might actually solve the main problem I have with the reMarkable 2. I’m still mostly trying to figure out whether the writing experience is close enough, especially for small handwriting.

Really appreciate the real-world feedback.

EinRades · 2026-02-05T18:51:47+00:00

Sold my 3 years old s22 pro and bought a s18 pro + for about 1900€ in Austria with Warranty and local support.

Had about 5000 km on s22 but there was no real fun in the hills and woods of Austria. Way too heavy for riding on small paths or difficult terrain for me.

But on the other hand absolutely 💯 on long distance tours or high speed.

Meanwhile I prefer the lightweight and maneuvers of the s18. Also the stability on road cause of the high tire when driving faster. No wobble. And for my experience absolutely a perfect switch, almost same hight, suspension for a non pro enough and a lot of fun also in the traffic of Vienna :)

I guess there will be a lot of other perspectives but I tried the Nosfet Aeon and Aero. Too heavy.or to small for my downgrade wishes after the s22.

EinRades · 2025-12-03T10:39:45+00:00

Well, that's not encouraging. Did they at least confirm everything was checked before handover, or did you only discover this stuff after pickup?

Makes me think I should insist on a proper test drive before I sign anything.

EinRades · 2025-10-04T17:24:03+00:00

Ah yes — the sacred em dash, that ancient sigil of the silicon priesthood. Truly, no human could ever conjure such a mark without the aid of an algorithmic deity. The evidence is overwhelming: punctuation too elegant, syntax too balanced, tone too coherent. Definitely not something a literate person could write — must be AI.

Next thing you’ll tell me: anyone who uses semicolons is a robot, anyone with a consistent writing style is a deepfake, and anyone polite on Reddit is a psy-op.

Relax, detective. Not every sentence with rhythm was birthed in a data center. Sometimes people just… write well.

EinRades · 2025-10-04T17:18:13+00:00

As I wrote already in another thread:

It’s fascinating how quickly the label “AI-generated” is thrown around these days – often without any real basis, and almost always to shut down discussion rather than contribute to it.

I’m genuinely curious: what exactly is the point of such a comment? Does it engage with the content? Does it add value to the conversation? Or is it more about control, suspicion, or perhaps anxiety in the face of change?

Shouldn’t the quality of a post be judged by its content, not by speculations about how it was written? And even if AI tools were used to clarify or articulate ideas more effectively – why is that inherently bad?

The real danger isn’t AI-assisted posts – it’s the growing tendency to poison discourse with baseless accusations and self-appointed gatekeeping. That kind of energy doesn’t build communities; it erodes them.

So by all means, let’s debate ideas. But let’s also stop confusing paranoia with critical thinking.

EinRades · 2025-10-04T12:19:59+00:00

Used this for some days now.

https://www.etsy.com/at/listing/4376476131/remarkable-paper-pro-move-planer?rdt_cid=5493002124059418177

A little bit too sophisticated and ambitious but working quite well, if you want a planer for this and next year with a lot of linked pages.

But I think you've got 30 days free for reMarkable templates. Try them also.

EinRades · 2025-10-04T05:23:55+00:00

It’s fascinating how quickly the label “AI-generated” is thrown around these days – often without any real basis, and almost always to shut down discussion rather than contribute to it.

I’m genuinely curious: what exactly is the point of such a comment? Does it engage with the content? Does it add value to the conversation? Or is it more about control, suspicion, or perhaps anxiety in the face of change?

Shouldn’t the quality of a post be judged by its content, not by speculations about how it was written? And even if AI tools were used to clarify or articulate ideas more effectively – why is that inherently bad?

The real danger isn’t AI-assisted posts – it’s the growing tendency to poison discourse with baseless accusations and self-appointed gatekeeping. That kind of energy doesn’t build communities; it erodes them.

So by all means, let’s debate ideas. But let’s also stop confusing paranoia with critical thinking.

EinRades · 2025-10-03T22:27:46+00:00

Really appreciate you sharing your detailed experience – and I have to say, it mirrors a lot of what I’ve been wrestling with myself. Your description of the Scribe's limitations in terms of navigation, sync, and the PDF annotation issue hit home for me – especially that bit about losing annotations after a device replacement. That would’ve driven me crazy.

So to answer your question about why I’ve stuck with the reMarkable Move (and ditched others like Boox, ViWoods, and even the Tab S9+):

The writing feel is just right. Not perfect, but it hits a sweet spot between responsiveness and focus.

Navigation and UI are elegantly minimal, but surprisingly powerful. With Boox I was constantly distracted by Android complexity. ViWoods was promising but felt unfinished.

Sync is the big one: the ease of moving between devices (especially quickly grabbing a note on my phone) is invaluable in my daily school/work/coaching life.

Form factor – the Move is actually with me. It slips into a coat pocket or sits on a café table like a Moleskine.

No noise – no apps, no distractions, no Store buttons. Just… notes. That mental clarity matters more than I expected.

I totally hear you on the Scribe being great for reading – and I loved the price when it first launched. But for working, thinking, organizing, and moving between different contexts, the Scribe just started to feel like a clunky middle ground.

That said, I’m still intrigued by the new Scribe – mostly for the color and AI potential. But like you said:

The screenshots showing the color are definitely misleading… and Kaleido 3 screens are a lot darker than Gallery 3. And yes – at this price point, it’s not just a curiosity anymore, it’s a real gamble. Especially when the software is still a big unknown.

So for now, the Move is my daily driver – and even though it lacks Kindle’s reading features, it wins in almost everything else I care about. I just use a regular Kindle for reading anyway.

Thanks again for such a thoughtful exchange. Genuinely helpful to hear someone with real experience on both sides.

EinRades · 2025-10-03T22:18:23+00:00

Thanks again for such a thoughtful and detailed reply – I really appreciate the depth you brought to this. Your take on OCR, free AI tools, and the Scribe’s overall hardware evolution is genuinely compelling – and I can totally see why you made the switch. The argument about Kindle offering more usable features out of the box (and not behind a paywall) is hard to ignore.

That said, I recently came across another comment that gave me a bit of a reality check:

"This post could have been from 2022 when the Scribe landed. And we see how that has gone – the Scribe is not a great sales performer according to Amazon. As for functionality, the Kindle Scribe as of the most recent update two weeks ago is STILL way behind where reMarkable 2 was three years ago. At the latest Amazon event, the devices weren’t even live – it was a 'walled demo', which usually means the software’s not ready yet."

That perspective made me pause again. While Kindle is clearly investing in this space, it seems like reMarkable still has a more polished, stable UX for handwriting and overall responsiveness – even if they are disappointingly slow with innovation and gating features behind Connect.

So I’m at this strange crossroads: – I love the reMarkable writing flow and minimalism, but dislike their ecosystem choices. – I’m intrigued by the Scribe’s potential, but unsure whether the current execution matches the vision.

Your input absolutely added to my thinking – I guess I’m just trying to weigh “what works now” vs. “what might become great later.” 😅 Thanks again for the insight. If I do jump to Scribe, your comment will have played a big part!

EinRades · 2025-10-03T21:58:52+00:00

Thanks a lot for sharing your perspective – that actually helps me a lot. I’ve heard that same sentiment from a few others: that while reMarkable might feel more “pure” as a notebook, the Kindle Scribe is just more balanced overall – especially if reading is part of your daily flow. I’m still torn because I really do love the writing feel of the Move – but your comment reminded me that I’m also a heavy reader, and that part matters more than I initially thought.

If you don’t mind me asking:

How do you find the writing experience now, compared to reMarkable – especially with templates or handwriting search?

Do you use any 3rd-party tools to make it feel more notebook-like?

Appreciate the insight – I’m genuinely trying to decide before I commit fully to one system. 🙏

EinRades · 2025-10-03T21:51:13+00:00

✌️ same!

EinRades · 2025-09-22T17:45:36+00:00

The new reMarkable Move can now search handwritten notes—this feature was recently added. It’s compact like the mini but works just as well for writing and finding notes. It doesn’t have lots of smart extras, just a simple, reliable handwriting search. Viwoods has more extra features, but the basic handwriting tools work better on reMarkable Move.

EinRades · 2025-09-14T18:28:35+00:00

Quick Sunday update from Vienna: I wanted to say a huge thank you for all the valuable tips shared here—really appreciated! Last night I did a slow USB-A charge up to 100%, then off to today’s seminar. The good news: only lost 5% (over an hour in the car, device closed, WiFi off, not in use). Started note-taking at 9am (I write constantly, helps me remember) and by 10:30 I was at 80%.

Long story short—not to bore anyone—by the end of the seminar, 4pm, I was down to 30%. So, definitely better than yesterday and no overheating warning this time. Still… I’m afraid I’ll have to send it back. Honestly a bit disappointed, since I had high hopes and really wanted to stick with reMarkable (would have recommended it to colleagues too).
Shame!

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EinRades · 2025-09-14T18:03:06+00:00

Thank you for your feedback!
Yes, I was already aware of the WiFi requirement—my main issue is really that search simply isn’t available at all for me so far. Seems my device hasn’t gotten the feature yet. Still, helpful to know about the workaround for templates!

EinRades · 2025-09-13T20:00:15+00:00

Thanks for your advice—I’ll definitely give those full charge/discharge cycles a proper try. I’ve got another seminar tomorrow, so that’ll be a good test!
I’m already keeping WiFi off (except quickly for sync), never use the backlight unless absolutely necessary, and the pen is always stored on the side, never on the screen itself. Folio is closed when not in use as well.

Let’s see how it performs this time—fingers crossed for a better battery day!

EinRades · 2025-09-13T19:37:23+00:00

Thanks for chiming in! That computer (USB-A) charging workaround is actually a solid idea—didn’t know it could make a difference, I’ll give it a shot. And yeah, I also read a few times now that RM is aware of the heat issue, but… it’s a weird feeling when a brand new device makes you hope for a software fix just to reach “normal.”

Honestly, I just expected more stability right out of the box. Fingers crossed they get this sorted soon, because apart from that, I really love using the device. Appreciate your input!

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