The Viwoods Aipaper is more remarkable than the reMarkable.
I’ve been working with a reMarkable for some time and it’s good, but this product is rather better.
The Viwoods Aipaper is easier to use, takes less time to get up and running, has a better cover design that turns the device on and off, supports email, Chrome, and an (albeit limited) App Store for customizing the device. Priced at just over £400 at the time of writing, the Viwoods Aipaper gets over that “I use it because I kind of make myself use it” feeling that I have heard people say when I ask them if they like the reMarkable, this is more a fun (and functional) product that you “want to use” and it may make some in-roads on the amount of paper note taking I do (which is still huge) in the long term.
Priority over complexity According to Viwoods, the company has developed paper “writing” tablets with a focus on simplicity over complexity as its design philosophy. Crisp E Ink displays and minimal interfaces for writing, planning, and thinking are featured in the AiPaper and AiPaper Mini models. synchronization across platforms Engineered for cross-platform synchronisation, this paper tablets support wireless and offline transfer methods, allowing documents to move securely across environments, whether that is over local networks, direct connections, or privacy-focused alternatives.
In terms of form and functionality, the calendar function (known as Daily) offers a centralised interface where notes, events and action items are organised. To-do lists, handwritten notes, and project outlines can all be created with Daily. A few login attempts might be needed to sync Daily up with Google Calendar, but it does work and you can view all your meetings and action items on a monthly 31 day, weekly 7-day or daily basis.
Calendar synchronisation brings schedules into view without leaving the interface. Events can be added using voice input or cropping content directly from the screen.
Button for home The home button is a pleasing addition to a product in this space. It can be used with a fingertip, the reverse end of the included stylus pen tip, which acts as an eraser (or rubber, as we would say in English), or both. The pen itself alos features a button on the shaft to switch from writing-to-erase, which is pleasingly functional although it is possible to accidentally engage erase while you’re writing if you are not careful.
Schedules can be viewed without leaving the user interface with calendar synchronization. Voice input or cropping content from the screen can be used to add events.
Tagging & prioritisation
Tags can be used to label documents based on urgency, topic, or task status. A dedicated favourites section keeps high-priority files visible. Individual files can also be secured using passcodes or biometric authentication.
The AiPaper and AiPaper Mini are built on an open Android 13 foundation and the manufacturer is championing the “minimalist experience” that defines the use of E Ink.
Viwood says that users can install diverse third-party tools that support scheduling, communication and document creation – there’s no WhatsApp, but that would feel kind of out of place here, perhaps.
