Post by @chrism

i'm using #supernote #manta mostly for typing in termux, but spent several hours taking notes and drawing with atelier and i'm really loving it. while there are a few things that could be improved, i'm happy with supernote hardware and software as they are today.

things i like:

• operating system is simple and polished
• native apps (notes and atelier) are exactly what i needed
• easy to connect a bluetooth keyboard
• easy to sideload android apps (installed termux)
• easy to rsync things back and forth with termux (sshd keeps running even when manta is sleeping if usb-powered)
• battery lasts long enough (this time lasted two and a half days of heavy use. impressive for such a lightweight device)

things i didn't like too much:

• can't preview atelier files in supernote partner app (or i just couldn't find how to do that)
• note files grow quickly in size, making syncing slow, editing a single page in a large file requires transferring the entire file (for now i just have fewer pages per file)
• word is fine for simply typing out text, but not ideal for editing it (luckily, i can use vim instead)
• nordic keyboard layouts are missing (again, i can use vim and type everything i need even with just an ansi layout)
• ocr struggles to accurately recognize my handwriting (but i don't really need this feature: i prefer notes handwritten and text typed).

things i find puzzling:

• i understand that people use all kinds of pens, which is why a pen loop makes sense. however, every time i try to put my manta into my bag or take it out, the pen gets caught and stuck. i haven't found a solution for this yet, so i'll probably just remove the loop altogether

• still looking for some adjustable tabletop stands/easels