In this video I break down the real trade-offs between using an iPad and using an e-ink tablet for studying and productivity. I’m looking at it through my usual minimalist lens: what actually helps you focus, stay consistent, and build a simple system you’ll keep using—rather than buying another device that turns into a distraction machine. If you’re deciding what to use for lecture notes, reading, problem sets, and planning your week, this is the comparison I wish more people made. I talk through where an iPad genuinely shines (flexibility, speed, and being able to do “everything”) and where that strength becomes the problem—because “everything” often includes notifications, apps, and endless rabbit holes. Then I contrast that with e-ink tablets, which are usually worse on paper for raw features, but better for the one thing most students actually need: a calmer environment for reading, thinking, and writing. My takeaway is simple: pick the device that reduces friction for your study habits, not the one with the most features. And if you want to keep improving your thinking and focus long-term, I linked my free reading list as well.