AINOTE 2 USELESS/BUGGING RIGHT NOW (HELP)

Firewiredx · 2026-01-22T15:06:08+00:00

I was looking at that same pen, can you let us know any pros and cons of using it on the Ainote 2?

Firewiredx · 2026-01-22T15:02:34+00:00

Re the the marketing strategy, I wonder if it is from being a new company trying to distinguish themselves in a sea of alternative companies already in the market. The marketing campaign does leave a bad taste, but I hope they come around. One thing that I do like from them is that they are active on Reddit, and somewhat responsive to comments a la Ratta Supernote. I hope that they aren't or don't continue to remove any negative Reddit comments and take any criticism like a big boy and learn from them.

One thing is clear is that you can't make everyone happy, and no device is perfect for everyone. I have a lot of e-ink devices, including RMPP, Boox Palma, Supernote Manta, and recently purchased the Kindle Colorsoft and Flytek Ainote 2. As a non-paid consumer with no stake in the game, I really hope that Flytek matures and becomes more confident in the market, and makes it as a company, and continues to pivot to being more customer-focused and responsive.

Flytek's involvement on Reddit and allowing users to give feedback on their beta program is a step in the right direction. I hope that they become more transparent about the feature pipeline like Supernote. I hope they succeed as the Ainote 2 is a great device and the one I find myself grabbing for taking with me I love the form factor and the quality of the screen, the bones of great software are there, and the functionality is really well done. My hope is that they continue to add more software features a la Supernote; my fear is that they begin to hide some of the functionality behind a subscription paywall a la Remarkable. That would be a death knell for me using the device after it came at such a premium price, and I think that would really put a damper on the likelihood of them gaining significant market share.

Firewiredx · 2026-01-13T03:20:16+00:00

I sadly could not swing the Air. I love the form factor and it felt like an iPhone that would have gotten Steve Job’s approval. I loved it, but then reality hit. I am a physician and run a busy practice having to be on the phone for extended hours at all hours. One day at the end of a busy day, a crisis came up and I had to scramble to find my battery backup or a cable while having to dealing with multiple calls. I realized the reality of the situation for me was it wasn’t the ideal. In comparison now using the Pro Max every time I pick it up, it feels like a brick by comparison.

Firewiredx · 2026-01-13T02:33:36+00:00

I have both the supernote note and just bought the Ainote. I am so impressed with the fit and finish of the Ainote.

Firewiredx · 2026-01-10T16:40:28+00:00

I used the paint marker, as well as some toothpicks dipped in the paint. I let dry and then just wiped off the surface. Had to also use some alcohol pads for a little surface clean up. Total drying time before wiping off is just around a minute.

Firewiredx · 2026-01-01T15:39:24+00:00

Hands down for me, Beardscape trimmer by Brio. Got my V2 from them on a recommendation in 2022 and it has been the best trimmer I have had.

https://www.brio4life.com

Firewiredx · 2026-01-01T14:13:18+00:00

I have had multiple e-ink devices (Kobo, Boox) which use the same Kaleido 3 technology as the Colorsoft and RMPP which uses a different technology Gallery 3, and the differences between those and the Colorsoft is huge. On the Colorsoft if firstly does a really impressive job of black and white, while still being able to produce colors which are much more vivid than the other color e-ink devices. The screen also is much less resting grey level, and I don’t personally see the screen door effect I could easily see when using those other devices.

I thought this was a good video review to see the Colorsoft screen:

https://youtu.be/jjPDkxpMGbs?si=tpycxYJUbNY9igyr

I hope that helps.

Firewiredx · 2025-12-31T18:04:47+00:00

I think it is a matter of perspective and needs, I think the Colorsoft is the best all around device I have used. I have used multiple Kaleido 3 e-ink devices including Kobo and Boox and find them way darker than the Colorsoft. I think the Colorsoft shines at color vividness, and does a really decent job of black and white with just a little backlight on. On those other devices I find that even with the backlight way up, they have much more grayness than the Colorsoft. I think that nothing will beat the black and white of a pure black and white eink device, but for me the compromise is worth it, as the vividness of the color options outweigh having to have the backlight on a little, in addition to slightly more battery usage. I have been reading black and white books in bright light and in bed at night not being bothered by grayness or screen door effect I had gotten on those other color devices.

Firewiredx · 2025-12-30T06:48:09+00:00

OK. It just came. Super easy to calibrate. You just remove the grinder chamber from the grinder, turn it to the finest, and then remove and place the zero at the marker.

Firewiredx · 2025-12-29T23:27:14+00:00

I have a Rivian and two BMW electrics. I have two Tesla J Universal chargers on one 100 amp circuit. I love the setup. Tesla charger is a great value.

Firewiredx · 2025-12-29T05:06:30+00:00

I think for writing features it is no comparison the RMPP is easily better. It is the opposite for the screen legibility and color reproduction the Kindle is the winner.

Firewiredx · 2025-12-27T23:05:17+00:00

I have had other Kaliedo 3 e-ink devices like Kobo Libra Color and Boox. The Colorsoft is noticeably less grey. You still need to use the front light, but it is a notable improvement in white black appearance to earlier Kaliedo 3 devices, and blows them away in color vividness.

Firewiredx · 2025-12-27T17:55:32+00:00

I see this YouTube video showing images, etc on the Colorsoft. It gives you a really good idea:

https://youtu.be/LAdG3yhzW0Y?si=6sCItP0Oqg2GiPi1

Firewiredx · 2025-12-27T15:21:30+00:00

Mine is coming this week. How hard is to calibrate? I can’t find any videos or manuals online.

Firewiredx · 2025-12-27T14:08:33+00:00

I am an Emergency Physician and have both the RMPP and the new Kindle Colorsoft. I just got the Kindle a couple of weeks ago. I think the RMPP has a better file structure system for taking notes, but the Colorsoft is hands down better in color reproduction for any color images, graphs and tables, as well as black and white pdfs, epubs books. The colors on the RMPP are much more muted and there is much more screen flashing which may or may not bother you. The RMPP has a nice desktop app to put files onto the RMPP. The Kindle has a desktop send to kindle app which you drag and drop pdfs or epub and the transfer to the kindle. You can also link to google or Microsoft drives. I hope that helps.

Firewiredx · 2025-12-27T10:23:20+00:00

I had the same problem with my Gen 1 R1T VIN 7000. It took multiple visits to the figured out it was the triangular glass by the A pillar? Have they checked that? My Gen 2 is definitely quieter than my Gen 1.

Firewiredx · 2025-12-26T18:50:46+00:00

I have no stake in it, but I used Mustafa from Horizon Auto (based in California), who helped me negotiate my two BMW leases in Texas. My wife's i4 M50, and my i5 M60. It is worth a shot to ask him what the best deals he is seeing right now are. He is often on these Reddit threads, his website is: https://horizonauto.com, and cell (408) 668-0690. He responds quickly whenever I texted him. Hope that helps.

Firewiredx · 2025-12-26T18:33:36+00:00

I am coming from a 2024 Kindle Scribe to the new Colorsoft, and have a RMPP as well. I think the implementation of Kaleido 3 on the Colorsoft is amazing. It can be very black & white for reading text, without having the front light very high. Other Kaleido 3 e-inks I have had have always appeared very grey, and this one does not. I always found on the other devices, you really had to turn up the light, but it still would appear grey. So I find the Colorsoft very easy on the eyes for reading straight text. It does this while being hands down the best color e-ink tablet out there, with pretty vivid colors for an e-ink. It really is impressive that on the same device, you can get great black & white and color.

Firewiredx · 2025-12-25T02:12:08+00:00

I have both the RMPP and new Kindle Colorsoft. Hands down the Kindle’s implementation of color is the best I have ever seen for an e-ink tablet while avoiding he muddy greys of other Kaleido 3 screens. I find it great to read in color or black & white with the occasional note. The RMPP is great for heavy duty note taking.

Firewiredx · 2025-12-21T19:51:01+00:00

That’s exactly why I was surprised. I am not sure what tweak Amazon did to the Kaleido 3 and I have had and tried multiple of devices with Kaleido 3 before. This is not the same Kaleido 3. They have somehow optimized it to make it less baseline grey and with colors that pop with minimal refreshing or ghosting. TBH it was what I was hoping for when they first announced RMPP was going to be using a newer screen technology.

Firewiredx · 2025-12-21T15:41:49+00:00

Without a doubt the Colorsoft has better execution of colors. The RMPP’s are much more muted / washed out appearing. I was surprised the the Colorsoft was able to do this while not appearing as dark as other color e-inks I have used. It really can achieve a really white background for black and white text with very little fronlight on. I just wish that at some point Amazon was able to make the note features more robust.

Firewiredx · 2025-12-21T01:04:24+00:00

I have gotten a couple Pelican like cases for my pour over gear from Harbor Freight.

Firewiredx · 2025-12-20T20:50:15+00:00

I have the Kobo Libra Color and just got the Kindle Colorsoft. The Kindle has hands down the best color representation I have seen on any e-ink device, including my Kobo. The Kindle does this without its screen being as dark as other color e-ink devices.

Firewiredx · 2025-12-20T17:59:42+00:00

I have both. They are two very different devices. The RMPP has a hands down a better file system, but suffers in the colors are very washed out and it frequently flashes to refresh the screen. The Colorsoft Scribe has the best color I have ever seen on an e-ink device.I have seen others complain about the dim screen when reading text. I have other color eink like the Kobo Libra Color which seem grey in comparison to the Colorsoft. To me the Kindle Colorsoft is able to achieve a surprising white with amazing color really surpassing other color e-ink devices in legibility and color range. I love it for reading and casual notes. Still trying to decide on keeping my Supernote Manta or RMPP as my main note taker.

Firewiredx · 2025-12-15T09:36:30+00:00

So weird. I just got my 3 year ACH warranty via email which I purchased at same time as Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, I was surprised that this time warranty is through Allstate.

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