TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper Reviewed as Hybrid Tablet for Note-Taking and Video
TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper hybrid tablet reviewed: matte LCD aids note-taking and video, but writing feel falls short.
The screen is a 1440 x 2200 matte LCD with a 120-Hz refresh rate. It reduces glare and is easier on the eyes than typical tablets, while retaining the color and responsiveness of a conventional Android display. At first glance it resembles E Ink, according to the review.
The reviewer said the Note A1 mostly works, but cannot completely mimic the feel of writing on paper, and the user interface has a few quirks. Wired's assessment positions the device as a middle ground between dedicated E Ink notebooks and standard tablets.
The review noted that reMarkable devices are among the best-known digital notebooks and top Wired's digital notebook guide, but TCL's approach aims for more versatility, such as streaming a baseball game on the same device used for notes, something E Ink is not well suited for.
TCL's Nxtpaper matte LCD technology is proprietary to the company, the review said. The article focused on the device's screen performance and writing experience, without providing pricing or availability details.