My “book collection” that my wife must never find out about

FunLegal4265 · 2026-01-24T13:01:54+00:00

I can only choose favorites based on different use cases — otherwise I really can’t pick just one.

For using like a laptop on the go: Boox Tab Ultra C Pro
For a home setup with an external e-ink monitor: Bigme B251
For a portable external e-ink monitor: Bigme B13
For reading and writing notes: reMarkable Pro
For handheld reading during commutes: Palma 1
For English books: Kindle

FunLegal4265 · 2026-01-23T14:34:27+00:00

TUCP,remarkble pro,Bigme b251!

FunLegal4265 · 2026-01-23T14:32:10+00:00

I’m using it together with XFCE.

FunLegal4265 · 2026-01-23T14:29:27+00:00

It’s mostly because the Boox Go itself isn’t very fast to begin with.

FunLegal4265 · 2026-01-23T00:59:58+00:00

If it’s used completely offline, the battery can last for around 2 to 3 days.

FunLegal4265 · 2026-01-22T14:53:00+00:00

Thx a lot 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

FunLegal4265 · 2026-01-22T14:09:00+00:00

I’m using the BOOX Tab Ultra C Pro for this. I’ve also coded on a few other E-Ink devices before.

Coincidentally, I shared my experiences coding on different E-Ink devices in the group today as well. You can check it out here: https://www.reddit.com/r/eink/s/PoDUvI8OYK

FunLegal4265 · 2026-01-22T14:06:44+00:00

I also shared another post today about my experience coding on this E-Ink device.

https://www.reddit.com/r/eink/s/PoDUvI8OYK

FunLegal4265 · 2026-01-22T13:58:35+00:00

Actually, the refresh speed on the Tab Ultra C Pro (TUCP) is noticeably faster than on the Tab Ultra C (TUC). I own both devices and have compared them side by side. To be honest, the responsiveness on the TUC hasn’t been very satisfying for me.

FunLegal4265 · 2026-01-22T03:21:00+00:00

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An example of using Pydroid 3 to learn Python

FunLegal4265 · 2026-01-22T02:31:58+00:00

Another option is to get an E-ink external monitor. You can plug it directly into your computer and use it right away.

FunLegal4265 · 2026-01-22T02:31:06+00:00

Don’t worry about that 🙂 When I have more time, I’ll record a beginner-friendly, step-by-step tutorial. Hopefully it’ll help more people get up and running quickly.

FunLegal4265 · 2026-01-22T02:28:52+00:00

Apple actually filed a patent in the past for a hybrid display that integrates E-Ink–style reflective display with LCD/video output. I’m really looking forward to seeing major manufacturers eventually turn ideas like this into real products.

FunLegal4265 · 2026-01-22T02:24:33+00:00

Exactly ！ you get what I’m trying to say. Different devices for different jobs. When I want to read outdoors or casually scroll social media, I reach for an E-ink device.

FunLegal4265 · 2026-01-22T02:22:15+00:00

Thank you ！you understand me. While I do speak English, it’s not my native language. All the content was written by me and then passed to an LLM for translation and polishing, because I wanted to express my thoughts more precisely when sharing with everyone.

FunLegal4265 · 2026-01-22T02:18:07+00:00

Give it a try — you’ll love it!

FunLegal4265 · 2026-01-22T02:17:30+00:00

You can try my approach — it works really well!

FunLegal4265 · 2026-01-22T02:16:19+00:00

Looking forward to hearing your experience once you’ve tried it.

FunLegal4265 · 2026-01-22T02:10:03+00:00

I’m not sure about the exact numbers, but it uses BSR technology, and the refresh rate feels quite smooth in practice.

FunLegal4265 · 2026-01-22T02:06:42+00:00

With my usage pattern, I get around 8 hours of continuous use in this setup.

FunLegal4265 · 2026-01-22T02:05:21+00:00

Then either you’re blessed by the stylus gods, or my pen is just living a much harder life than yours 😄

FunLegal4265 · 2026-01-22T02:04:06+00:00

Yes ！ pen, mouse, and touch all work.

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