I got the Manta after a few weeks of deliberating; I had seen a friend use it and instantly got hooked to the feeling of using a Supernote device. I started looking at the Manta immediately and simultaneously started building a pros and cons list across a few other devices made by other companies. Two weeks later, the Manta was still at the top of the list!
That's the crazy thing, there's very little that supernote has compromised in getting you to that pure writing feel. I truly feel like I don't need to go back to paper to write notes down at work, sketch at home (Atelier) and have it all synced effortlessly.
Sideloading apps is easy. I can use Obsidian to journal, use handwriting recognition to turn it all into future-proof notes and mark-up PDFs that can also now be "digested". Way to go, Ratta!
Oh and did I mention that everything is upgradable, if you so wish? Big props on an effort to reduce e-waste!
Supernote devices are really for those who write and if you find yourself wanting a frontlight like so many others, do read their philosophy and I promise you, it's going to make sense. Or just buy a small USB-c nightlight.
