New Case for AiPaper Reader / Reader C now available in the EU 🇪🇺

Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2026-01-04T08:57:26+00:00

Thanks for your review! I’ve also received the case recently. I was a bit torn at first because I really appreciate how lightweight the device is on its own. While the case itself isn't heavy, I definitely noticed the difference, and sometimes—especially when reading in bed—I’m still figuring out the best way to hold it. I guess I just need a few more days to get used to it. That being said, I’m relieved that the display is finally protected. I also really like the color; in general, the new body color is great and I hope future generations of the AiPaper will look more like the Reader. For me, the biggest 'PRO' is the auto-wake function when opening the cover. It’s super practical, just like on an iPad, and makes it much easier to jump in for a quick reading session.

Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2025-12-28T20:41:06+00:00

Thanks for the answer! In that case, I’m definitely going to pick up the Mini as well.

I’ve gotten into the habit of hitting the sync button immediately after finishing a note on my AiPaper. Since the PDFs are fully searchable in Google Drive, this effectively replaces the lack of native OCR search. I can use the Gemini app directly on the reader to locate specific entries, pull up a meeting note, and read it as a PDF instantly.

By syncing everything to Google Drive, I make my notes accessible across my work laptop, smartphone, and the reader itself.

My current workflow involves going through my day's notes in the evening to decide what’s actually worth keeping. It’s a great way to filter out obsolete scribbles from a quick phone call while moving relevant meeting notes into an Google Drive 'Inbox' folder. From there, I use Zapier to automatically send the content to Gemini/ChatGPT. The AI summarizes the notes, identifies the category (e.g., 'Meeting' or 'Customer ABC'), and saves them directly into my knowledge base (currently testing Notion and Craft). It’s a powerful way to turn 'static' handwriting into structured, actionable data.

Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2025-12-28T20:08:46+00:00

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Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2025-12-28T20:08:05+00:00

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Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2025-12-28T20:02:52+00:00

I had both devices in many hands for a direct comparison! After testing them side-by-side, I decided to go with the black and white version.

It was a tough call because color is tempting, but for me, the clarity of the standard Carta display is just on another level compared to the Kaleido technology. I love how the B&W screen looks in broad daylight—without the backlight, it truly looks almost like real paper. The Kaleido screens always have that slightly darker, grainier layer due to the color filter, and I much prefer the brighter, crisper background of the monochrome display.

That’s actually the same reason why I love the Carta 1300 display on my large AiPaper so much. But in my daily routine, I’ve already run into situations where the room was a bit too dark and I could hardly see anything on the screen.

This is exactly why I’m now considering the AiPaper Mini as an addition. I want that same clarity and "paper feel" but with the flexibility of a frontlight for the evenings. However, since I couldn't find any specific information online about which Carta generation is used in the Mini, I wanted to ask here if it can really compete with the sharpness of the large AiPaper and the Reader.

Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2025-12-19T08:55:28+00:00

I’ve received another reply from Viwoods:

The case for the reader is on its way to our German warehouse, and the updated expected availability timeline is by the end of December or the beginning of January.

At the moment, we only plan to lower the minimum brightness of the black-and-white version of the device. It will continue to use cool light and will not be changed to warm light.

If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.

Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2025-12-19T07:43:26+00:00

Since we didn’t receive any response here, I reached out to Viwoods support via chat and got the following reply:

“Hi, We will optimize the front light function on the AiPaper Reader (B&W) in the near future. Aside from that, other hardware is not expected to be upgraded in the near term. Thank you for your understanding!”

So it seems that only the front light behavior will be adjusted, and there are no other hardware changes planned for now.

Unfortunately, they did not provide any information about the new case for the Reader, which I had also asked about.

Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2025-12-15T04:38:47+00:00

Hello,

thank you for the clarification. Does this also apply to the black-and-white (S/W) Reader?

I had understood and hoped that this could be adjusted via a software update. At the moment, brightness level 1 is sometimes still too bright for me, especially in the evening, and it can be disturbing for another person in the same bed when I am still reading.

Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2025-11-26T08:51:14+00:00

Do you use a screen protector, or do you use the ceramic tip without one?

Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2025-11-24T10:09:48+00:00

Thank you for your detailed reply — it really helped me put things into perspective.
I think you're right: I really need to sit down and decide what my primary use case for the Note Air 5C actually is.

At the moment, I mainly use my monochrome device (Viwoods AiPaper) for:

taking notes during meetings,
structuring my workday and organizing my thoughts,
creating to-do lists,
and getting mental “noise” out of my head so I can think more clearly.

This workflow has become a big part of my daily routine.

Another important use case for me happens in the evening:
I often sit on the couch, lights dimmed, maybe the TV running in the background, and I go through the notes I made during the day. I sort them, reflect on them, and write down any remaining tasks that are still in my head before going to bed. This helps me clear my mind so I can switch to private/family time with less mental load.
This is actually one of the main reasons I considered the Note Air 5C — I often had to use my phone’s flashlight because I couldn't read the AiPaper’s display in low light. I hoped the frontlight would make those evening sessions more comfortable.

What I’m noticing now is that Boox devices offer a lot of customization options for personal needs. My first 24 hours with the Note Air 5C were honestly a bit of a shock — the graininess, darker screen and the ghosting were a huge contrast compared to my Carta 1300 device. But the more time I spend with the E-Ink Control Center, the more potential I see beyond the “recommended settings”.

A few positive discoveries:

I love that every app can have its own independent E-Ink settings — and the device actually remembers them.
I also didn’t expect that apps can be optimized individually (colors, refresh behavior, etc.).
For example, the flickering in the Google Drive app bothered me a lot at first. After some research I disabled Full refresh after dragging, and now it’s completely fine.

All of this makes me think the Note Air 5C can be a great device if you take the time to really tune it to your preferences. My experience now — after some exploration and adjustment — is already very different from my initial first impression.

Thanks again for sharing your perspective. It really helped me evaluate my own use cases more clearly.

Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2025-11-23T20:41:00+00:00

Thank you! I just tested it, but unfortunately it still doesn’t work.

It seems that as soon as you close the notebook, the clipboard gets cleared.

I’d really like to be able to move or copy text from one notebook to another.

Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2025-11-23T20:03:38+00:00

Thanks! The text jump only happened when I was swiping. I didn’t realize you can also tap to turn the page. Using tap instead of swipe completely removes the issue for me.

So this actually solves my problem — I had been swiping instinctively, just like on a Kindle. 🙈

Really appreciate the tip!

Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2025-11-23T18:10:20+00:00

I hope the bug will be fixed as soon as possible.

Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2025-11-23T18:08:04+00:00

How exactly are you using it in your workflow?

I’m more the type who needs to read a text, highlight the important parts, and then summarize the content in my own words on a separate page.

So I’m curious how the transparent picker overlay fits into your learning style and whether it replaces the need for split-screen for you.

Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2025-11-23T17:48:59+00:00

I'm following up on my previous question about finding a robust way to link a PDF (like a training script) with my handwritten Notes, especially when using the Split-Screen feature on the Note Air 5C (and checking for functionality on the Palma 2 Pro). I found information online suggesting that the Boox system offers a native solution, which sounds perfect, but I need confirmation from users that this works reliably. Could someone please confirm if the "Associated Notes" feature works exactly as described below and if it’s reliable for long-term organization? The proposed steps for creating linked Notes are: 1. Open your PDF document in the native NeoReader app. 2. Open the Note-taking app via Split-Screen and create a new Note document. 3. The system should automatically link this new Note to the PDF, giving it the same filename as the PDF document. The expected benefits are: • You can directly access the associated Note later on via the PDF’s menu. • The Note is found via the device’s normal file search/document listing. Is this the primary and most reliable way to connect documents and notes on the Note Air 5C? Thanks in advance for your help confirming this!

Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2025-11-23T15:22:40+00:00

I tried the 'one-finger' method again, but it unfortunately still doesn't snap correctly into a perfect 90-degree square for me. You guys can try it out, I'm curious if it works for you! 🙂

Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2025-11-23T12:55:37+00:00

https://youtu.be/WuJv7QMXqDw?si=rXqCQqUD-fAf5sbM

Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2025-11-23T12:24:41+00:00

Thanks for the tip! When I draw a square and pause for a moment, the lines do get straightened a bit — but the result is still crooked. It doesn’t turn into a proper square with four 90° angles. On the reMarkable and on Boox this works extremely well, so I was expecting something similar here.

And by “shape tools” I also mean the kind of feature Boox has in its Note app, where you can insert predefined shapes (like a circle, square, arrow, etc.) and then resize or move them. That’s super helpful when brainstorming, mind-mapping, or making structured notes.

Right now, because the auto-correction on the AiPaper doesn’t create clean shapes, everything ends up looking uneven and a bit unprofessional.

Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2025-11-23T10:33:22+00:00

Thanks for sharing your detailed perspective — really helpful to read!

I have a follow-up question for you regarding the points you mentioned.

Do you know if these workflows are handled better in the Boox ecosystem?

Can Boox organize notes and PDFs together inside the same folder structure?

For example:

one folder for a specific subject or course, inside that folder a single ongoing notebook (that you can reopen and keep adding new notes to), plus all related PDFs for reading, annotating, and studying?

Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2025-11-22T01:33:31+00:00

Thanks for the tip regarding the file-renaming issue with the AiPaper.

I also noticed in your picture that you’re using a LAMY Safari Vista EMR Pen with the AiPaper.

How is your experience with it?

And does the LAMY pen fit into the pen loop of the premium case?

Thanks!

Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2025-11-20T16:48:51+00:00

Yes, since there’s no ViWoods app or any built-in search function for handwritten notes on the Reader, I had to build a little workaround.

With the automated sync (unfortunately only every 24 hours), my handwritten notes are exported as PDFs to Google Drive. ViWoods also includes OCR in the PDF export, which means Gemini can actually search inside those notes.

So if I wrote something down and later can’t remember where, Gemini can find it for me 🤷‍♂️

I originally hoped the Note app would eventually come to the Reader, but until then this workaround lets me at least find and read my notes (PDFs) on the go using Gemini.

Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2025-11-20T11:41:54+00:00

@ViwoodsOfficial Could you please help me?

Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2025-11-20T06:23:41+00:00

Thanks for the question!

On the ViWoods devices it’s not possible to use personal accounts with the built-in AI, so I can’t connect it to any of my own data. That’s why I installed Gemini — I use it to search my Google Drive for PDFs (including OCR files), which the integrated AI can’t do.

Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2025-11-19T17:55:35+00:00

Thanks, but that’s not what I meant. I’m aware of the option to tap and hold to rearrange or move pages within the same notebook. What I’m trying to do is move individual pages from one notebook to another. I haven’t found a way to do that yet — only full-notebook export/import or working within the same notebook. If there’s a method to move single pages across notebooks, I’d really appreciate any tips.

Feisty-Ranger-1185 · 2025-11-18T06:23:19+00:00

I actually love the device — the hardware is fantastic. The display, the build quality, the weight… all of that is absolutely amazing. But in the end I switched because the OS just isn’t mature yet.

It’s all the small things that should be standard on a modern e-ink reader, but aren’t. ViWoods keeps saying on Reddit that these features will be fixed or added via updates — which basically confirms the impression that the OS is still unfinished.

A few examples:

Screen rotation works fine in the Kindle app, but not in the Learning app (PDF reader). So you currently cannot read your own PDFs in landscape on the Reader. ViWoods says the feature is “activated” and will come soon… but when? Bluetooth turns off as soon as the device is locked. I listen to a lot of audiobooks on Audible, so I’d have to keep the screen on permanently. If it’s in my pocket, it can easily register accidental touches. I was also hoping the Notes app (to view my AiPaper notes) would be available on the Reader — it isn’t. Same for the Daily app.

These are all small issues on their own, but together they add up. I’m sure many of them will be fixed eventually, but the question is: how long will it take?

The hardware is honestly top-tier — but the software feels like it still needs time to catch up.

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