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24 alternatives to eInk “Laptop” Based on Onyx BOOX Note Air

The eInk "Laptop" is a modified Onyx BOOX Note Air device designed for users seeking an e-ink display alternative to traditional screens. Launched in 2022, it repurposes the tablet's large display and note-taking… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. eInk “Laptop” Based on Onyx BOOX Note Air launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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eInk Android Phone, I’m using it as a shipping label▲37
2022 · twitter.com · its alternatives →
2
A VNC viewer for eInk devices capable of 30 FPS when writing text▲303
2022 · github.com · its alternatives →
3
Sony Digital Paper▲364
Reinventing paper. Sony's e-ink tablet.
2017 · sony.com · its alternatives →
4
Paperd.ink – Open-source e-paper development board▲232
Join the paperd.ink waitlist to get early access to open-source e-paper (eink) devices.
2021 · paperd.ink · its alternatives →
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Tom Nook's Laptop▲552
2020 · tomnookslaptop.bert.org · its alternatives →
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eInk optimized manga with Kindle Comic Converter (+Kobo/ReMarkable)▲240
Kindle Comic Converter optimizes comics and manga for eink readers like Kindle, Kobo, ReMarkable, and more. Pages display in fullscreen without margins, with proper fixed layout support. Its main feature is various optional image processing steps to look good on eink screens, which have different requirements than normal LCD screens. It also does filesize optimization by downscaling to your specific device's screen resolution, which can improve performance on underpowered ereaders. Supported input formats include folders/CBZ/CBR/PDF of JPG/PNG files and more. Supported…
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
7
An open app development platform for eInk smart screen▲31
A functional demo app for the Invisible Screen. Use this as a reference to build your own apps. - image-gallery/HowToBuildAnApp.md at main · Invisible-Computers/image-gallery
2023 · github.com · its alternatives →
8
Microsoft Surface Laptop▲422
Run 120B AI models locally on Microsoft's new Surface
2017 · microsoft.com · its alternatives →
9
Notebook for Web▲224
The beautifully simple note-taking app. Now on the Web.
2017 · zoho.com · its alternatives →
10
Noteslate Shiro▲107
1-bit ePaper writing tablet
2015 · noteslate.com · its alternatives →
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Our Hackable E-Paper Watch for iPhone and Android▲342
2012 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
12
Lekh▲92
Your digital notebook for more interactive note-taking
2021 · its alternatives →
13
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 2▲80
A dual-screen laptop with an e-ink screen on it's cover
2021 · lenovo.com · its alternatives →
14
nuka▲312
the last notebook you will ever buy
2021 · nuka.me · its alternatives →
15
Xteink X4▲141
Ultra light, magnetic E-reader that attaches to your phone
Dec 2025 · xteink.com · its alternatives →
16
The Everlast Notebook▲137
Smart paper-and-pen notebook
2016 · getrocketbook.com · its alternatives →
17
Mod Notebooks▲186
A paper notebook that syncs to the cloud
2014 · modnotebooks.com · its alternatives →
18
Noteey▲279
The all-in-one infinite canvas app for thinking and creation
2024 · noteey.com · its alternatives →
19
PaperLike▲72
13.3″ e-ink monitor
2015 · its alternatives →
20
ZenBook Pro Duo▲117
A new laptop from Asus with two 4k displays
2019 · asus.com · its alternatives →
21
Project E Ink▲203
32" e-ink screen that displays daily newspapers on your wall
2023 · projecteink.com · its alternatives →
22
Hacker News on Your Wall▲92
32" e-ink screen with generated art based on tech headlines
2023 · projecteink.com · its alternatives →
23
Panobook▲103
Panoramic notebook for your desk
2017 · studioneat.com · its alternatives →
24
YotaPhone 2▲89
Android smartphone with a LCD and an E-Ink display
2014 · yotaphone.com · its alternatives →

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