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Have been thinking about one of these for writing. Is it something you recommend for that express purpose? Note: I can't just use an e-ink screen w/keyboard an
by 23B1 3y ago
Have been thinking about one of these for writing. Is it something you recommend for that express purpose?
Note: I can't just use an e-ink screen w/keyboard and a simple text editor, I used a handful of specialized writing programs like Scrivener and FinalDraft and often collaborate in Gdocs, so I need something that mirrors the screen of a personal computer unfortunately. My goal is to be able to spend more time outdoors writing in the sun, which I can't do without a clunky laptop hood or other hacky solution...
- mdp2021 3y agoYou can, but satisfactory text editors on Android can be hard to find. No issue with a large enough EPD tablet, a BT keyboard, a good text editor, good configuration and your ability to adapt to the system (latency etc.)
- 23B1 3y agoThanks – I probably should have been clearer: I work in a variety of programs (FinalDraft, Highland 2, Gdocs, Scrivener, Notion) so I need to emulate what I see on my regular screen (OSX). My goal with the e-ink display is to be able to do more writing outside.
- mdp2021 3y agoThen you could use Remote Desktop connection from your original laptop to a good EPD tablet, presumably Android based (to install the needed software on it). Or, of course, a monitor like that of the submission. But the biggest colour EPD tablet I see after a brief search is only 10.3'' big, see nearby https://news.ycombinator.com/user?id=mdp2021 https://news.ycombinator.com/user?id=mdp2021 You will also have to be prepared to the different technology: latency, for example, will be implied; ghosting; good lighting dependence...
- schwartzworld 3y agoIf you install termux you can use micro or vim.
- mdp2021 3y agoIf you install Termux there is a chance that you can install a full Desktop Manager and windowed applications (accessible through local VNC).
- chaosprint 3y agoI can only say that Boox Tab X 13.3 works for me. With Android you can do a lot of things. Also the Mira works fine to be a Windows screen but it might not be the best if you wanna a minimal outdoor setup.