The Boox Tab Ultra comes with a 16-megapixel rear camera and a 10.3-inch paper link display. It's a strange combination. When it comes to taking good photos, E Ink displays aren't known for their color accuracy or high refresh rates, two features that are important when it comes to taking good photos. What's happening here?

The truth is not as dumb as it first appears. The Boox Tab Ultra is being marketed as a device that can be used for professional and business use. To take a picture of your document and convert it to text, you must turn on the rear camera.

The tablet with its keyboard accessory.
The tablet with its keyboard accessory.
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There are other companies that have announced an E Ink device with a camera. Earlier this year, a company called Bigme announced a similar device with a color E Ink screen and launched it on the crowd funding website. Bigme hopes to ship the inkNote Color next month, though it is not clear what the manufacturer plans to use the cameras for.

The Boox Tab Ultra is similar to the Note Air 2 Plus in many respects. The phone has a 6,300mAh battery, 4GB of RAM, and 128 gigabytes of storage. It has a modified version of its software that works better with its display's more basic capabilities compared to a standard display.

The company claims that the E Ink tablets will allow it to provide a 2-in-1 laptop-like experience. We hope to try out the tablet soon to see how it goes.