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I am very happy with the SuperNote Manta. I tried others before deciding on this one and am confident I made a good decision. Very intuitive and user friendly, traits the others do not share. Highly recommended.
I was going to wait on purchasing the Manta, because I already have (and really like) a Nomad. But, with threat of pending high tariffs, I decided to move on it early. I'm very glad I made that choice. I'm just as happy with the Manta than I am my Nomad. For me, they serve different purposed, but If I had to let one go, it might jus the the Nomad. That decision would mainly be based on the fact that I don't travel that much with my device, so the larger screen size work makes sense more often. No regrets with this purchase.
Supernote addresses and corrects all the shortcomings of other digital tablets that I've tried over probably 20 years. From the palm pilot to iPad with magic pencil, they always fall short due primarily to two things: lack of focus and poor writing haptics. Supernote is a concentrated experience in that it serves perfectly as what I've been looking for, which is a digital pen and book. It lets me write notes, read notes, and read books. That's all a device like this should focus on. Trying to do too much means poor functionality in the core use-case and Supernote has nailed it here: every feature is well thought out and even today receiving updates. As far as the writing goes, the feel-write layer and the ceramic nib pen are a godsend. Writing is partially about feedback - how a pen or writing utensil feels on the paper informs how much force we apply and how we form our stylus strokes. Things like tablet screens and other e-ink writers have the issue that the surface and the stylus have minimal friction, which is not like real writing at all and forces the writer to adapt their technique in strange ways, usually degrading one's handwriting and making the experience feel uncomfortable because it's a daily task and suddenly it's noticeably different on a new device. They also usually have nibs that wear out, meaning you'd better be read to change them regularly or have your writing experience continually degrade, and better have enough in stock for whenever they stop producing them. Supernote avoids the nib problem with the ceramic nib which I suspect will definitely last as long as the electronics inside the device, even with lots of daily writing and drawing. As for the feel, they've really nailed it. While it's still very slightly different than say, a pencil on paper, it is different in such a subtle way that overall one doesn't need to change their handwriting technique. I suppose the way I'd describe it is that the friction or resistance to movement is just what I'd expect from pencil on standard notebook paper, while the texture itself is a little bit less pronounced, but this is hardly a complaint. To sum everything up, this is hands down the best e-ink writing tablet I've ever used and, as far as I'm aware, on the market at all. The standout features are the texturing and the pens which don't require nib changes, as well as the laser-focus on the software side of providing the absolute best experience for the features that are essential to the use-case, without piling on half-baked extras that distract from the purpose of the device which, again, is to write, sketch, and read - all of which the Supernote excels at.
This is my new favourite device. Using it daily and it helps me focus and is exactly what I had hoped it would be. Customer support (on reddit) is fantastic, and the biggest plus for me is the true focus on creativity, absolutely no generative AI. It's a breath of fresh air that is a welcome break from the screeching capitalists.
I use Supernote daily for both work and personal notes—everything from meeting summaries to my diary and to-do lists. It's also a great device for reading. What I love most is how thoughtfully it's designed—there's so much attention to user experience and small details that really make a difference. It feels like a tool built by people who actually use it.
I really love the Nomad I can finally replace all my notebooks that I have with just this one to carry around.
I use it for note taking for work notes, to dos for personal Journaling, and personal note taking. The Nomad does have more features that it offers than what I use it for honestly and haven't explored and hit the tip of the iceberg yet. I also like that I have a peace of mind that I can replace parts if needed if it breaks. Great customer support when needed. I see them VERY active on Reddit. Would highly recommend this product to everyone that is looking for one.