Do not buy the AINOTE 2 without reading
I recently purchased the AINOTE2 as part of a Kickstarter campaign, along with a supposedly BUNDLED keyboard case. Unfortunately, my experience has been quite disappointing so far. While I understand that crowdfunding projects can sometimes face delays, I was disappointed that the keyboard case did not ship with the device and has not arrived yet (19 days later). I noticed that it's available for purchase on their website, which raises some questions about the communication regarding its availability. Additionally, I’ve found that the device isn't particularly accommodating for left-handed users. Unlike other e-ink devices that offer left-handed support and palm rejection, this device lacks those features, leading to inadvertent menu openings while writing. This has made the overall writing experience unfeasible. For most e-ink devices a key selling point is whether writing experience is paper-like or not. Writing with the provided proprietary stylus feels scratchy and less responsive than that of other e-ink devices I have purchased. Another aspect that could use improvement is the placement of the buttons on the stylus. They are located near the grip area, which can inadvertently cause menu changes while writing, further disrupting the writing performance. The optical character recognition (OCR) also seems to be lacking, making me wonder if the device is intended for voice recording and transcription rather than note-taking. I've reached out to iFLYTEK multiple times via email to request a return merchandise authorization (RMA), but I haven't received a response. I believe better communication and support from the company would greatly enhance customer satisfaction.