Maybe I'm an outlier but the reason why I bought the Origin was because of its small size. I wanted something small that I could take with me anywhere. I'm a big fan of eink and use a Tab X in my daily professional life, but use the Origin to take with me anywhere and write down quick notes. I'd actually be interested if you went even smaller and made the eink equivalent of a Field Notes notepad. So I'm a little disappointed to see the size of your tablets getting bigger and adding color. I think eink companies are trying to get to a place where they can replace an iPad, but I think there's room in the market for a company that goes the other direction and makes something simple, useable, and pocket sized.
MobiScribe WAVE - Color + WAVE Cover
Love the feel weight, color, and durability of tip. Again I’m a little disappointed in sensitivity or adjustment because for using the pencil brush on my Mobiscribe wave I have to press quite a bit harder than the factory supplied stylus. Not what I expected but that being said the stylus is great with the pen brush.
I've been using the Mobiscribe Origin e-ink tablet for a few months now, and overall, I find it to be a really helpful device that caters to my note-taking and reading needs. The e-ink display is a standout feature, providing a paper-like experience that's easy on the eyes, even during extended use. The size and weight of the tablet make it incredibly portable, slipping into my bag without any hassle.
The note-taking capabilities are where the Mobiscribe Origin truly shines. With its responsive stylus, I've been able to jot down notes and sketches effortlessly, just like I would on actual paper. The integration with note-taking apps is seamless, and the ability to organize my notes digitally has made my work more efficient.
Reading on the Mobiscribe Origin is also a pleasure. Whether it's e-books or PDFs, the e-ink display offers a comfortable reading experience, and the adjustable lighting ensures I can read in various lighting conditions without straining my eyes. It's become my go-to device for reading and reviewing documents.
However, the only significant drawback I've encountered is the battery life. While the e-ink display is known for its power efficiency, I've noticed that the Mobiscribe Origin's battery doesn't quite live up to my expectations. I find myself needing to recharge the device more frequently than I'd like, especially during heavy note-taking and reading sessions. This can be a bit frustrating when I'm on the go and don't always have access to a charging source.
On that note, I would like to request a new software update from Mobiscribe to address the battery life issue. If they can optimize the software to better manage power consumption, it would greatly enhance the overall user experience. Additionally, some interface improvements and added features would also be welcomed, further enhancing the device's functionality.
In conclusion, the Mobiscribe Origin e-ink tablet has proven to be a valuable tool for my productivity and reading needs. Its note-taking capabilities and e-ink display are standout features that set it apart from traditional tablets. However, the battery life could use some improvement, and I'm hopeful that a software update will address this concern. With a few tweaks, this device could easily become a must-have for those who appreciate the benefits of e-ink technology.
I discovered this device when searching for EInk Witting Tools. My plans for the Wave is to use it for both daily meeting notes and to finish writing a book. I am still leaning all of the capabilities, but have been having a lot of fun discovering new features! I have even suggested some additions to this handy writing tool. Keep up the good work Mobiscribe!
Love writing on this thing! Stacks of paper - gone. Everything I need to review and write about is all in one place. I love how it has access to the Google Play Store too. Battery life is so and so, and I wish there’s an option to split the screen. It could be better, but for the price point, I ain’t complaining.
All in all, this is the best bang for the buck eink reader/tablet out there. I’m surprised this isn’t as popular as Supernote or Boox given that the Wave is much more affordable and waterproof.
The quality of the pen point cover is too low, it broke.
I have used Remarkable 1 and 2, and a boox device and for a writing experience it is up there with the best. I was looking for a e-note taker in a smaller format as a back up to my Remarkable 2. Thought their Calendar application is excellent and well thought through. The ability to email notes in a pdf formation good. Have installed Play store app but found the performance of the third party apps sluggish, would recommend to stick with the mobistore apps. Some ghosting and battery performance a bit disappointing.Having said all that I have enjoyed using the mobiscribe and would recommended it as a note taking device.
I only received the mobiscribe, charger cord and replacement tips. I never got the cover or stylus.
First of all, it has a front light which isn’t even advertised. That was a great surprise. Second, it can run the kindle app from the mobi store which means it can function as a color kindle which doesn’t exist. I loaded some comics and they actually look very good with the color. The note app is cool and the colors look good. The pen works well. I also have a remarkable 2 and I could write a full comparison but it would take too long. The main prob with remarkable is no light amd very limited file support (pdf and epub). The last comment is that mobi can theoretically support the google play store but this is not a registered device and I haven’t gotten that feature to work. Not sure what apps you would run on it anyway as the paper screen is too slow for games or video.
I like the weight and feel of this pen, but the edges are already starting to get a little worn after about a week of use. It also doesn't have a eraser end like the standard Mobiscribe stylus. However, I like how the tip doesn't need to be replaced. Overall, it looks, feels, and writes great, just wish it was a bit more durable.
MobiScribe Wave - Black & White
I have the original kickstarter Mobiscribe which I love but the kindle app is a bit cumbersome on it. So I got the Origin, kindle works great on it and of course the note taking is fantastic. I was able within 2 days to get the play store activated on it. It's the perfect size for holding to read and note taking. I also have a Boox Onyx Nova 7.8" screen which is just a tad too big for me. This is a great eink tablet at a very affordable price.
I lost my stylus and you've been sold out for a while. Are you ever going to get more in?
The cover feels really high quality and I appreciate the soft neutral color. the pencil holder is so helpful. love it for my Mobi.
This cover is very nice, it fits the Wave well, and it holds the stylus nearby. The magnetic latch is very functional, too.
Not having an owners manual is unprofessional and does not instill confidence in customers
The hardware is decently made, it is a step down from the origin. The original hardware designer having got in a car accident in northern Norway is really unfortunate. The wave color hardware is decent. The non chamfered edges along the screen is incredibly bad however. The usb c port is also flimsy, the screen is too dark but that is expected with kaleido plus. The marketing materials are very deceptive about the screen. Be aware.
Those are the good, now for the bad.
The software is very very VERY buggy. It crashes constantly, and there is severe lag throughout the OS and the default applications (this is separate from the general unresponsiveness of eink) The Bluetooth is near unusable, the Wi-Fi is very unstable, the touchscreen is unresponsive, the screen refresh is poor (with the limitations of color eink in mind) and the pen input is poor. DO NOT expect to use a bluetooth keyboard with this device. There is about 5-10 seconds from a keyboard input to the device registering it, and then several more seconds before the screen refreshes with the input.
There is a huge amount of software buggyness that is interfering with taps and refreshes. As well as general instability throughout the device.
The color wave with kaleido plus doesn't seem to be getting anymore software updates, and they will only be supporting the bw and kaleido 3 mobi wave. Which is very unfortunate.
All in all the hardware is passable 2/5
But the software is horrid 0/5
Overall the device is good, i recommend it if you know what you’re getting into.
There is a forum out there that has rooted the device and has fixed the software bugs, you need to find it in chinese if you are interested. With modifications the device is extremely responsive and very fast. The bugs with the audio, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, touchscreen, OS stability, pen input, keyboard responsiveness have all been fixed already by the community.
The hardware is decently made, it is a step down from the origin. The original hardware designer having got in a car accident in northern Norway is really unfortunate. The wave color hardware is decent. The non chamfered edges along the screen is incredibly bad however. The usb c port is also flimsy, the screen is too dark but that is expected with kaleido plus. The marketing materials are very deceptive about the screen. Be aware.
Those are the good, now for the bad.
The software is very very VERY buggy. It crashes constantly, and there is severe lag throughout the OS and the default applications (this is separate from the general unresponsiveness of eink) The Bluetooth is near unusable, the Wi-Fi is very unstable, the touchscreen is unresponsive, the screen refresh is poor (with the limitations of color eink in mind) and the pen input is poor. DO NOT expect to use a bluetooth keyboard with this device. There is about 5-10 seconds from a keyboard input to the device registering it, and then several more seconds before the screen refreshes with the input.
There is a huge amount of software buggyness that is interfering with taps and refreshes. As well as general instability throughout the device.
The color wave with kaleido plus doesn't seem to be getting anymore software updates, and they will only be supporting the bw and kaleido 3 mobi wave. Which is very unfortunate.
All in all the hardware is passable 2/5
But the software is horrid 0/5
Overall the device is good, i recommend it if you know what you’re getting into.
There is a forum out there that has rooted the device and has fixed the software bugs, you need to find it in chinese if you are interested. With modifications the device is extremely responsive and very fast. The bugs with the audio, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, touchscreen, OS stability, pen input, keyboard responsiveness have all been fixed already by the community.