Penstar eNote 2 - Worth the Upgrade?

The Penstar eNote 2 (N10 Pro) is the latest E-Ink note-taking tablet, following on from the original Penstar model I reviewed last year. At first glance, it looks almost identical, but there are some very interesting upgrades hidden inside. In this video, I unbox the Penstar eNote 2, compare it directly with the first Penstar eNote, and test its new hardware, software, writing experience, and apps. If you’re considering an alternative to the Kindle Scribe, reMarkable, or BOOX tablets, this hands-on look at the N10 Pro should help you decide if it’s worth the upgrade. In this video: - Unboxing: everything included (two styluses, cover, nib kit, cable) - Display: new 300 ppi PureView screen — sharper and closer to paper - Writing: upgraded 8192-level stylus, paper-like feel, no touchscreen - Performance: Octa-core CPU, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB storage - Software: PenstarOS 2.0 (Android 14), handwriting-to-text etc - AI tools: voice-to-text, meeting notes, transcription - Kindle app demo: reading works, but notes are typed only (not like Kindle Scribe) - Audio: new 4-mic array with speaker for recording + playback - Side-by-side comparison with the original Penstar 💥 Regular price: $449 🚀 Launch price: $399 👉 Affiliate link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKT9PNFC/?th=1&sca_ref=7193030.27WMQoWDe5NW 👉 Watch my original Penstar review here: https://youtu.be/hqTc-BHrmYM It’s a long video so I’ve added time stamps! ——— 📩 Subscribe to my regular(ish) newsletter - https://markdkelly.substack.com Support me: ➡️ Tap the Membership button and support this channel for as little as £3 a month! ➡️ Buy me a virtual coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/markdkelly75 I've collated a massive list of all my favourite things on my website 👉🏻 https://www.markkelly.me/affiliate-links Come follow me here: ✖️https://x.com/markdkelly75 🧵 https://www.threads.net/@markdkelly75 📷 https://www.instagram.com/markdkelly75 Disclaimer: Some of the product links in this description are affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the channel and keeps the lights on (and the coffee flowing). Occasionally, products featured in my videos are sent to me for review. If that’s the case, I’ll always make it clear. I don’t accept payment in exchange for positive coverage, and all opinions are entirely my own. I test everything and give my honest take—whether it’s brilliant, baffling, or somewhere in between. This channel is about cutting through the noise and helping you figure out what’s actually worth your money. 00:00 Introducing the Penstar eNote 2 01:14 Comparing specs to the orginal Penstar eNote 03:17 What’s in the box? 07:02 Close the the edge! 07:29 Magnetic cover comparison 08:09 eNote 2 has a better screen 09:44 Proprietary pen? - A different EMR stylus 12:35 Software update - More apps on the eNote 2! 18:34 The Kindle app on the Penstar eNote 2 20:23 Real buttons! 21:38 Voice to text on the Penstar eNote 24:33 Final thoughts 26:30 Please like & subscribe #MarkKelly #TheSpark #Technology #eNote #DigitialNotetaking #Penstar #eInk #NoteTaking #DigitalNoteTaking #PenstareNote