TCL's latest E Ink tablet gives you a full-color screen - without this one big compromise

TCL just announced the release of its latest digital paper tablet: the Note A1 Nxtpaper, with a 120Hz refresh rate, full-color display, and an ultra-thin (5.5mm/0.2 inch) form factor.

TCL combined its Nxtpaper Pure digital paper technology with an LCD display for this device -- a first for the brand -- resulting in vibrant colors and no ghosting. This brings the device closer to a traditional tablet or iPad (at least visually) while maintaining a focus on productivity.

Also: The tablet that replaced my iPad and Kindle just got a worthy upgrade - and it's discounted

The Note A1 Nxtpaper is the latest digital paper tablet to commit to the minimalist approach, aiming to be "distraction-free," similar to the ReMarkable Paper Pro or Amazon's recent Kindle Scribe Papersoft. All three of these devices employ a similar aesthetic and marketing approach: a calming color palette and premium build ...