E-ink tablets are having a moment, and I totally get it – which has taken me somewhat by surprise. I’ve long used a Kindle, but couldn’t quite see why I’d need note-taking functionality thrown in. Until now.

These devices vary in price and capability, with some offering anti-glare screens, and others featuring lights for those late-night study sessions. They mostly come with styluses in the box, and run on Android, allowing you to download a surprising number of apps – as long as you’re happy to use them on paper-like screens.

Design Editor Dan recently tried out this paper-like e-notebook and loved its smooth, paper-like feel and the fact it’s a dedicated notepad. He says his writing looks remarkably better on here than on an iPad. The only colour tablet on the list offers a brilliant writing experience, PDF annotation, and easy reading.

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