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TCL Launches Note A1 Nxtpaper, an 11.5-Inch E-Note With 120Hz Color Display and Built-In AI

Early access opens on Kickstarter now with retail sales set for $549 at the end of February.

Overview

  • The device features an 11.5-inch NXTPAPER Pure screen at 2200×1440 in a 3:2 format, supporting 16.7 million colors and up to 120Hz, with TCL citing TÜV eye-comfort certification, flicker-free performance, and a reflection-resistant surface.
  • TCL positions the Note A1 between E-Ink and standard LCD tablets, aiming for faster responsiveness than E-Ink while retaining a more eye-friendly experience than typical LCDs.
  • Core specs include a MediaTek G100 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage, with cross-device transfers and cloud sharing options noted by TCL.
  • The bundled T-Pen Pro offers 8,192 pressure levels, dual tips, and sub-5ms latency, and TCL claims a paper-like writing feel that will require independent testing to verify.
  • An 8,000mAh battery supports 33W charging, an eight-microphone array targets clearer meetings with noise reduction and directional pickup, and TCL lists availability across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific at launch.