This E ink tablet is the best annotator I've tested - but there's a steep learning curve

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The second-generation Boox Go 10.3 Lumi tablet is a highly customizable e-reader with deep note-taking features and a competitive price point: only $449, which is less than some of the more premium digital paper tablets on the market right now. For that price, the Boox Go 10.3 Gen 2 shines with advanced PDF annotation features, a fantastic writing experience, and a bright front-lit display, all while running Android 15 and a wide range of inc

ReMarkable Paper Pure: Why I'm not writing off Amazon's E Ink tablet just yet However, the deep-level features and customizations can be overwhelming, and there is a bit of a learning curve to taking advantage of all this tablet can do. Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article. Physically, Boox didn't change much on this device from the previous generation, but it did remove the "Boox" logo from the front, resulting in a cleaner look. It's a very light tablet, weighing just 0.79 pounds (around 360 grams) and looks crisp and bright, with a 10.3-inch Carta 1200 glass screen and 300 ppi. Running on Android 15, the second-gen Boox Go 10.3 features 4GB of RAM and a Qualcomm Octa-core 6350 processor, as well as a capacitive stylus, rather than EMR (electro-magnetic resonance) technology. Boox placed the processor in the center-left of the device, where your hand holds it, meaning you may notice some palpable heat during use. Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Physically, the device's aluminum frame feels solid, and the vegan leather texture on the back adds a premium touch. The texture gives the device a grip that feels good in the hand, while keeping it stationary on the desk, rather than moving while you write -- a pet peeve of mine with digital tablets. The synthetic-leather folio case bundled with the Boox Go 10.3 Gen 2 is stylish, but its detachable strap is a questionable design choice that must be pulled tight to keep the tablet intact. During testing, the device frequently came unseated or shifted off the magnets, requiring me to re-align it or attach it altogether. Also: I tested the Kindle Scribe 2 for months, and it beat my ReMarkable in several ways Similarly, the pen is lightweight and easy to grip, but getting it to snap into place on the tablet requires a few attempts before it clicks. Personally, I'm not a fan of the function button on the pen, as it requires you to grip it a certain way, and mis-clicks are common.

Key points

• ReMarkable Paper Pure: Why I'm not writing off Amazon's E Ink tablet just yet However, the deep-level features and customizations can be overwhelming, and there is a bit of a learning curve to taki…
• Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article.
• Physically, Boox didn't change much on this device from the previous generation, but it did remove the "Boox" logo from the front, resulting in a cleaner look.
• It's a very light tablet, weighing just 0.79 pounds (around 360 grams) and looks crisp and bright, with a 10.3-inch Carta 1200 glass screen and 300 ppi.
• Running on Android 15, the second-gen Boox Go 10.3 features 4GB of RAM and a Qualcomm Octa-core 6350 processor, as well as a capacitive stylus, rather than EMR (electro-magnetic resonance) technology.