Can E Ink tablets replace paper notebooks?

For most note-taking, yes. E Ink tablets offer infinite pages, search, organization, and cloud backup that paper cannot match. Where paper still wins: speed of quick doodles (no boot time), multi-color pens (most E Ink is B&W), and the irreplaceable tactile satisfaction of a quality paper notebook. Most converters use both — E Ink for work, paper for personal journaling.

How does OCR handwriting recognition work?

OCR converts your handwritten notes into searchable, typed text. Accuracy varies by device and handwriting legibility — typically 85-95% for neat handwriting. The BOOX and reMarkable both include on-device OCR. This means you can search thousands of handwritten pages by keyword. OCR works best with print-style handwriting; cursive recognition is less reliable.

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