Should you still buy a reMarkable 2 in 2024?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

What do you think of the reMarkable 2? Is it still worth it in 2024? Thank you for watching! ♥Support the channel by becoming a member: link.brandonkboswell.com/membership

[@SleepzyV]

I got an ad for remarkable when I clicked the video

[@KapteinSabeltan]

This aged surprisingly well with the new Remarkable release, well done 👍

[@LPS-mh8kx]

I bought the reMarkable 2 and the Supernote AX5 because I couldn’t decide which I would like better. So, after a year of using both I have to say that I love the reMarkable 2. It’s simple, uncomplicated, easy to navigate with a writing surface that feels just like paper. The Supernote, not so much. While it has a lot features, so does my iPad. I wanted something to just replace all my sticky notes and one place to keep my daily journal, plus my sketches. The reMarkable is a winner at sketching. I don’t care about color as my iPad has that in spades, so if that’s the only reason for an upgrade count me out. I do use the Supernote in my music room and have dedicated it to keeping notes and information strictly involving music. That’s my take on it. I’m sure a lot of people would love the Supernote and would find the reMarkable 2 to be restrictive, but that’s what I love about.

[@JustinSCampbell]

The thing I love about the Remarkable is that it really feels like an extension of my laptop rather than being a separate device. The chrome extension and desktop app sync almost instantly. I've had so many devices that's sync function was unreliable. The Remarkable is so reliable that it's quicker and better than printing a document. I've now side loaded my ebooks to it and I am using it as my primary reading device. I love that I can actually annotate the books rather than just writing on little post it notes. (I also own the Scribe). I know others rave about the Boox devices but I've owned many Android tablets and the number of apps that let you use a stylus and are designed for a large screen are minimal. The only major complaint I have against the remarkable is that you can't search for handwriting. We're paying for a cloud subscription, and this should be included in the price.

[@toksinc]

Hi, could you explain how to sideload ebooks? Is it possible to read an EPUB file?

[@HeyberthSanchez]

@@toksincit is posible, you can learn how in their webpage

[@meganbartholomew7472]

How did you load the ebooks!? I must know your secrets

[@ahadkhannl]

The Kendrick vs Drake comparison just did it for me 😆😆😆

[@GaryLangEngr]

"Who should buy" 100%. Nailed it. You are exactly who they designed this for. Comparing it to paper is the *only* comparison that makes sense. It was the design center, according to their pre-success papers. Then again, you are a designer, so you know all about that

[@javedmachikan9349]

Decided to buy one of these an hour ago and then saw this video, excellent overall coverage

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Thank you! I hope you love it.

[@ASMR-Podcast-Psicologico]

Did you like it?

[@michaelpizza4657]

same

[@rodnet6020]

Great video and I completely agree with your assesment. Remarkable 2 has completely replaced my paper notebooks and really transformed my experience with notetaking. If it were to fail at some stage, I would buy a new one in a heartbeat.

[@Rsmin]

Brandon, great video. Totally agree..I spent a year with the A5X and even purchased the A6X2. I love the Supernote and still do. But it was missing two things for me. Better synchronization and no color pens or highlights. I still have them but will probably sell the A6X2. I then tried the Boox Air 3c and found it was taking a lot of steps to do a few simple things I needed to do while writing, plus I could never get the Kindle App on mine to work. Yes it has the color pens and highlights but there were just too many distractions for me to concentrate on writing. I have a phone and android tablet for all that. I sent the Boox back. Then I heard the remarkable had color pens and highlights and I remember watching a bunch of your discussions on the remarkable. I just ordered it and received it a couple of weeks ago and I have found my sweet spot of a tablet. You are correct when you discuss use case. That's what everyone has to decide. Sorry for the long post, but bottom line my use case is that I teach, and for me to teach it helps me to write in different colors and highlights, plus it helps to move my writing around because while writing thoughts don't always come in the perfect sequence. So when I have everything the way I like it, I preview it on my computer, (which is almost instantaneous and in color) and if everything is the way I like it, I then print it out in color and teach from paper. After I teach, I throw the paper away but I always have a copy on my remarkable. The only thing that might make me change would be if they come out with the bigger color version of remarkable, then I wouldn't need to print to paper. Thanks for all you do on this channel.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

What a lovely comment! Thank you

[@Rsmin]

@@BrandonKBoswell Keep up the great work your doing on keeping up with these eink tablets. It's a great help on trying to find the correct tablet for those that watch you.

[@Bossmachinecam]

I absolutely love my RM2. It’s exactly what you say. A great replacement for my paper journals. I use it everyday at work. I love the tactile feeling of writing and it sits next to my keyboard while I work. I grab it for all my meetings and just share my notes when done. I wavered about the price, but after buying it I would get another if I accidentally broke it. The google drive integration ticked the final box for me and ease of importing docs to sign and email.

[@bored9457]

Can you lock individual notes for privacy when sharing your rm2?

[@CharlieHagedorn]

I was surprised to find that of all the options, I ultimately selected the Remarkable in 2024. Polished cloud support, EU privacy, honoring the GPL, and substantial likelihood of long-term support were all major deciding factors. Happy with it so far, though viable Google Docs collaboration and at-rest encryption would take the Remarkable to another level for professional work.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Better Google Drive support would be nice.

[@CharlieHagedorn]

@@BrandonKBoswell I feel like the Drive integration is okay, but I can't comment/annotate Google Docs without first exporting them from Docs, so the comments aren't visible to co-workers. Encrypted storage feels like something reMarkable could more readily address. Today, it is my impression that a lost device could lead to the leaking of confidential documents stored on the device.

[@Davestrug]

Needing a subscription to take advantage of everything RM2 has to offer is what’s keeping me waiting for the new A5X2 coming hopefully end of year. In the meantime, my iPad will do just fine.

[@jean-philipperottiers614]

I believe that when you need and can afford a 500ish electronic notebook, you can afford. 2.99$ a month for the subscription. At least, as a pro user.

[@karoLian]

You don't even need the subscription, it's basically just additional cloud storage, you use reMarkable's desktop app to sync with tablet and transfer files.

[@tammymartin3991]

Point taken​@@jean-philipperottiers614

[@bgosl]

I recently got an RM2, after having the RM1 since they released in 2017. I'm still not convinced that I needed the upgrade: even the RM1 holds up quite well, although the support for a pen with an eraser is pretty neat. All round it's a great device, and I love it for taking notes, reading books, and in particular articles/papers where I want to annotate / highlight stuff. Also, worthy of note: it gets a lot of approving 'oohs' and 'aahs' in meeting rooms and at conferences. People tell me that I look more engaged and present than people taking notes on a laptop, who are "hidden" behind the folded up screen and could be anywhere between fully present and just zoned out and into whatever they're doing on their laptop instead. I wouldn't buy it just because it makes you look professional, but it certainly does help. Screen-sharing to a Teams meeting to show notes and draft things is also very nice.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Agreed!

[@drumman22]

I might hold out for the A5X2 tbh. I think I'd appreciate the extra features without a subscription model, plus they seem to be a lot more transparent with their customers.

[@1967dragonaxe]

The subscription seems to bug a lot of people. But bear in mind you get one year free, and then it’s $2.99 per month. That’s ONE Starbucks latte!

[@sidneycooper]

Great video! I started with the O.G. Remarkable which I loved. I gave it to my next door neighbor's college kid and bought the Remarkable 2. Added the typing folio about a year ago. It's perfect. I'm a software engineer. I spend ⅓ of my days in meetings. My Remarkable keeps me organized and sane! I pre-ordered mine, so I'm sure I was in the first round of Remarkable 2 owners. Yes, I absolutely would purchase again if I anything happened to my precious...

[@valeeeeeaaeeeeeeeeee]

Basically that same use case for me. Would you say the type folio is worth it? I also carry it around a lot so I was always hesitant to double the weight.

[@2bleubird]

Thank you for your review. I am a chemist and I generate a lot of paper notes. This creates a big problem as I usually lose them or can’t keep them organized. Taking notes on a laptop is cumbersome because I need to sketch structures and that takes too long when I’m in a meeting.

[@Ktsquare2008]

What electronic writing pad are you going to use then?

[@em4me-Dan]

I will never give up my analog notebooks and journals, but I do love having a digital backup of my notes and journal entries.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Backups 100%.

[@lorient9201]

I have been using the Remarkable 2 for years. I do not recommend it for 2024; it is outdated for current needs. Yes, it is a note-taking device, but it is necessary to add color to the notes, and RM2 does not allow this. The RM2 software is easy to use, yes, but it is so simple that many necessary options are missing, and the software does not implement them. Also, it must be mentioned that to have certain document storage functionalities on the company's servers, a monthly subscription is necessary. How? Yes, if you do not pay every month, all your documents that you have not used in the last 50 days will be deleted from the cloud. The best thing about the RM2 is the writing feel, which is very good, but the very basic software, the lack of color, and the need to subscribe for certain functionalities, make it an outdated device.

[@photovincent]

It’s the subscription model that put me off the thing even when new

[@jean-philipperottiers614]

RM2 does not allow for colors on its e-ink paper screen but it does allow colors in the notes, colors which will appear when you export your notes to say a PDF.

[@michaelpizza4657]

just subbed...and purchased a used reMarkable 2..I also have the Kindle Scribe. I will use this as my note master file, and my Scribe on the road. I take ALOT of notes for work and study. I find myself having to rewrite notes taken at work (so hence a "Master File). Also, the Scribe is nice to have on the road while I am traveling to work to access my books. Thanks for the video.

[@davidanieland]

"Perhaps a ReMarkable Pro" Coming here to say... NAILED IT!

[@mzmel1]

Great video. I found it helpful when trying to decide whether or not I should get the Remarkable for work. Even if it wasn’t helpful I’d subscribe on that Kendrick/Drake stray you threw alone.

[@javiercastro077]

The only thing that retains me from buying the Remarkable 2 is the probability that the next gen Remarkable could be announced soon.

[@philfennig1475]

Yes, and actually the thing that keeps me from buying any of them is that I don't think the technology is there yet in general. Now for people who write all the time and journal and basically organize their whole life writing I can see this being a game changer and worth it now or later. For someone like me who wants to use it for some very specific note taking and that's it, as well as being super picky with responsiveness, resolution, and seamless features, I think I'll keep waiting. I want to not be able to notice I'm using e-ink instead of a sheet of paper, as well as full synchronization with google docs (without downloading), a screen the size of an A4 sheet of paper, and snappy streamlined responsiveness to taking notes, organizing them, and finding them. I have a strong feeling I will be disappointed still in various ways. Maybe the remarkable 3 will do it, maybe not. We'll see.

[@joedonasales127]

This is true. Been some time. I believe something's going out SOON.

[@Pdjwvdugowqnxbgze]

​@@joedonasales127you were right, the paper pro was just announced yesterday;)

[@harvey6resources167]

While I can see the break of flow state with the Boox device, I find that if you choose to use the Note Air 3 for reading and notes is does all of Remarkable and allows me not to carry a Kindle or my phone for the newspaper. A nice compromise for purchasing less devices.

[@beefshorty1234]

ordered my RM2 Over the weekend and I really don't know what to expect, But I sure am Glad its still a great option for what it is.

[@bonusmemes462]

How was it?

[@Robin-ie3ns]

Great review. I love this device & was wondering if I'm the only person still using one ;) I don't even write or draw, but am extremely busy and use it purely to plan out work, to do lists, diagrams etc. I love how amazingly fast it is to pick up, jot down some notes in whatever format I want and then refer to them anytime. No opening an app, updates or having to type + the battery lasts ages. Can't wait for the R3!

[@CJ-si3ju]

Brandon,I’ve been looking at the RM2 for about a year now, and after considering the others , i don’t need another tablet with browsers, apps, etc…. Got an Ipad for that. My birthday and fathers day are here and my family want to help me buy the RM2 or whatever i need, and i pick the RM2 for it’s simplicity without distractions. I have a Iphone and Ipad for that. I like the fact that the RM2 still has a 100 day refund policy nd with the updates taht I’ve been seeing they are trying to keep it viable. Simplicity to replace all of my journals and this video has convinced me. Thank You!

[@gwojcieszczuk]

I just bought my RM2. Hand writing experience on RM2 is so much better than on my Boox Note Air 2 Plus. The only missing feature on RM2 is inability to insert image (png/jpg) into notebook.

[@lindadamon2453]

Thanks Brandon. I'm still using my Rm 1. Although I often wish that it had a magnetic pen and longer battery charge life, in all other respects, it's still totally groovy and user friendly. And my connect subs is lifetime free. 😊

[@CalvinWatkins]

Let's hope reMarkable stay focused on this product. Keep the updates coming and continue to innovate on this platform (OS) and try not to change its strategy by changing the platform to appeal to other crowds. And I really hope reMarkable come out with a color version because I like to highlight my notes with different colors for priority reasons. Yes, it's still worth the money in 2024.

[@charlesp5419]

I've been using a remarkable 2 for a year and a half for university, and it's almost perfect. I bought the keyboard case 3 months ago and it's even better than before. However, I find they're too slow to update the tablet, the last few updates were pretty useless to be honest (today's beta update which makes files prettier for example is the last thing I wanted to have as an update....). I've been asking the development team for months to add circles, which are absolutely essential for students like me. I've been asking for months to be able to change PDF note page templates which would take maximum 10 minutes to code for them, move pages in imported PDFs, copy and paste images (I know it can be difficult to code, but it can be done). Also, adding a green pen isn't unfeasible, and would be really cool. However, I really don't think they care what their users think in the long run. I'm pretty disappointed in them for that.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

I agree that the pace of development feels slow. I’m not sure how much of that is intentional or is them bumping up against technical debt.

[@charlesp5419]

@@BrandonKBoswell I feel like that this kind of technology cannot old that much compared to high tech such as Ipads... There must be internal problems, not enough developers or something like that I just send them a huge mail explaining my concerns about the updates, I hope they'll react to it !

[@storiesbyalan]

I loved everything about this video and it was exactly what I needed to try and decide if I want to get a Remarkable or not... most likely getting it. Thank you Brandon!!

[@dmg9935]

Thank you! This hit right on a hesitation for me. I want to replace physical notebooks, esp with something that can take my notes and save them digitally where they should be, whether it's for work or personal matters. And make it easier for me to turn them into something I can use on my computer. I was hesitant to go with reMarkable 2 because no one likes spending a lot of money only for the new model to come out shortly after. It makes the already short life span of tech become a ticking time bomb.

[@bhaveshpatel9626]

That was a perfect review! Thank you so much. I was wondering if I should consider the other newer options, and was wondering about whether there would be a "Remarkable 3" soon. Much appreciated!

[@davidcorcoran-yourlanguage7773]

I appreciate you are left handed using this device. I realize I write a lot of notes by hand on plain paper and often feel lost in these. Might be time to go digital. How does the pen feel?

[@eerotuhkanen9000]

Thank you, very nicely structured and informative video!

[@MH-lr9en]

If you did not know I must say your guess was completely spot on. A remarkable pro in colours and no discontinuation of Remarkable 2...;-)

[@nabiln4462]

The main purpose of reMarkable is focus writing without distraction and its what make it so great.

[@carlossanz866]

Thank you for your time. Very interesting video. If you allow me for a recommendation, please turn on the high-pass filter of your microphone. Your sound is boomy. Anyhow, the content is more important thant the container. And your content is great! Waiting for a review of the Boox GO 🙂

[@sukantsharma3533]

thanks for the brilliant review, I'm myself a Remarkable 2 user and I love it. one benefit of Remarkable 2 is that's its size is ideal for reading magazines and newspapers which we can send easily in form of PDFs. I like skim through magazines and newpapers and its ideal way to do that rather than read on my iphone or Ipad or even a kindle.

[@8li-Cavit]

Got convinced to get a reMarkable Hope it helps me to be more productive 🚀

[@dannydivine7699]

So as the resident expert, and the fact that you've been hands on with both, I have an RM2, but I'm frustrated with the software capabilities on it!! Do you think the Boox NA3 is a viable upgrade primarily for custom template support, and better shape drawing tools over the RM2? And the fact I can access my calendar and contacts from it. I have no need for color on this device! PS Oh yeah I can read my Kindle collection on the NA3, not earth moving but a happy extra!

[@BrandonKBoswell]

It depends on how important focus is for you. The NA3C has more drawing features, but I keep getting figurative paper cuts with it.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

I started on the Boox and then switched to the remarkable.

[@ljscalemodels526]

Cheers Brandon - very helpful video cheers Liam

[@arnongoldstein]

TLDR; It's not a tablet - it's the best pen and paper notebook you can buy today 😊 Thank you for this review, I agree with every word and it will allow people decide if it's for them and manage the expectations from it. it's not a tablet. I just love mine. The perfect solution for ADHD heros.

[@brian42K]

Price is a factor worth noting. I just recently bought a Kindle Scribe after spending some time shopping all of the options including the Remarkable 2. My final decision came down to those two devices, and price probably was the single biggest deciding factor. I got the Scribe for $239, and the Remarkable 2 right now is listed at $399. That's a big difference. The Remarkable software might be better, but whatever advantages it had weren't worth the extra $160 to me.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

I just saw where they stopped selling the tablet by itself, that used to be the inexpensive way to go, but it looks like they closed that approach. ;(

[@grewgirl]

HI Brandon. What stylus/pen are you using in this video? Also, great video - I'm waiting for the A5X2, though the RM2 is tempting.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

I think they are calling it the Boox Black. Boox sent it to me, but I don’t think it’s available for sale just yet.

[@nurulrika3075]

@@BrandonKBoswell thank you! Searching comment just for this answer. Love the video!

[@Mr_SchmitzSPB]

I love the Kendrick/Drake bit!

[@airestocky]

of course, I‘d buy it again, because there is no such a device available from an another vendor. Others do have e-Ink tablet, yes, and they‘re great devices. The reMarkable is not (just) an e-Ink device, it is the perfect digital piece of paper in front of you. Just try other devices, than you realize how good (easy to use, seamless work of desktop and mobile Apps) and precise the RM2 is! Important: there is no difference when using notebooks, PDFs and eBooks - you can store them within the same folder, same toolset and accessable from the Apps, too! Ever tried to take a look into an eBook while on the road and your table is at home? no issue at all using the reMarkable App!

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Agreed!

[@Majorjabroni]

I love the idea of the Remarkable, but my workflow is chaotic adhd 😂 my iPad lets me frantically scribble a note when an idea comes to mind, highlight what I scribbled and plop it into a text to send off immediately. I worry all my ideas would live and go nowhere within a remarkable 😭

[@yvesk075]

Thanks for this great video! What would you recommend for taking notes for a science college student? About 4-5 courses per session and need to incorporate pdf files and maybe images...

[@msb32123]

A fellow lefty! Binders, white boards, chalk boards, and tablets have been a nightmare for me to write and doodle on. How does the Remarkable 2 handle the left handed struggle?

[@trishantalukdar]

Did you hear about the new Daylight Computer 1? Any thoughts?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Yes, I will have a review when it arrives!

[@OllieVK]

The problem with Remarkable is the pen(s)... they are effing expensive. I had the pro and accidentally dropped it. Wasn't going to spend a couple of hundred to replace it, so got the basic one... and it sucks without an eraser. You also have to pay for the syncing too.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Agreed. I don't use reMarkable Markers.

[@OllieVK]

@@BrandonKBoswell I also just finally got a Supernote Nomad. It has everything on it the Remarkable should have. And uses the Lamy pens.

[@Fred-gu6pk]

I have looked online and can't really find The Supernote A6 or A5. I assume it wasn't released into the UK market.

[@ronilevy417]

Thank you for that , is there a keybord inside if you want to print and not only use your own handwrite??

[@ayodelefunshoolubi4676]

Thank you Brandon👍

[@Catherine-zy8dl]

Excuse me, Is the S pen fit for the new RM paper pro?

[@TM-ui9gt]

Thank you. Can you upload a calendar digital template to Remarkable?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Many people do it, but it's not officially supported. reMarkable pushes people to use a PDF instead.

[@VictoriaElizabethUK]

Brandon - for me the big attraction is if I can write and write and write in my handwriting on a ReMarkable 2 and then after the meeting press a button and what I have written magically turns into type written text that I can then convert into a wordprocessed document or a PowerPoint-type document. Such a feature, if quick and accurate, would be 100% ideal for me. I am told the ReMarkable 2 has a feature that allows the user to convert their handwriting into typed text, but I have never seen a review or a video that shows me this feature being used. Is this because it is not a very good feature? Is it because it is very inaccurate? Or it is a paid extra? Or it is not possible to do this?

[@ce9916]

The massive annoyance for me is the lack of backlight on the RM2. Kindle Scribe is nice, but not as pleasant to use, and as you said, the software is SERIOUSLY lacking. And when you use a desk light with the RM2, it annoyingly reflects on most of the screen.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Agree, agree and agree

[@jean-philipperottiers614]

Why would you actually want a backlight?

[@greenisnice9345]

ReMarkable 3 release date? Any prediction too. I want to buy one, but I would rather wait if part 3 is coming.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

If I were to guess, likely reMarkable Color this Holiday season and a replacement to the reMarkable 2 coming next holiday season.

[@greenisnice9345]

@@BrandonKBoswell Thank you

[@Account81658]

This seems interesting, but I'm mainly interested in reading PDFs and such. Does anyone know if this advice still holds then?

[@BrittaArends]

Looks really good! Thanks a lot. I’m just really in doubt to buy it now, since the RM3 is expected. Does anyone has an idea how long it will take before the RM3 is out?

[@Serafiniert]

All I want for the Remarkable 3 is a 300 ppi display, more performance and a front light. The rest is more than fine for me.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

That sounds nearly perfect!

[@Serafiniert]

@@BrandonKBoswell what would you add to the list in regard to hardware?

[@gsmhnc12]

@brandonkboswell Just found your video. Great information. I know this isn't a review video per se, but how is it using reMarkable as a left handed person? Does the left side bar interfere with writting? I see you don't ever show a cover. Do you use/need a cover? Does it change the left handed user experience? Cheers!

[@mikemiranda3882]

What type of pen do you use ? It's sharp.

[@roberta2134]

You didn't have to do Drake like that😂 Also can i buy yours from you? I'm an up and coming writer in Nigeria and the new ones are ridiculously expensive when converted from Dollar to my country's dead currency (Naira) I'd appreciate it!

[@rantsabouttechnology]

Awesome Drake, Kendrick analogy. I'll have to steal that for one of my vids. Hope you don't mind, lol. Awesome Vid

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Go for it.

[@theduduk]

Here's a question, did ReMarkable offer a trade in option from the rM1 to the rM2 when it first came out?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Not that I am aware of

[@theduduk]

@@BrandonKBoswell bummer

[@joserosa5342]

The company to make the new reMarkable more power hardware, theres some lag at using options and flipping pages.

[@anilkumar1971]

Does this come with manual handwriting notes in real digital handwriting? If so do I have to pay for it?

[@NewbieGamer92]

600€ to take notes …

[@gudrune]

what would be the best device to review and markup pdf / word A4 legal documents? Contracts, essentially. Has to sync with some cloud. that would be to avoid printing. Kudos if i can use it to read ebooks too. I have a kindle paperwhite w 300p resolution and i ve used lower resolution ones, i think the difference is stark, so i really question the remarkable and its low resolution. I'd need crisp text where i can see 1 A4 page in one go.

[@MrKlawUK]

the struggle I have is recollection and search. I think the Remarkable 2 still doesn’t allow for easy search of handwritten notes? Does it allow for search on the mobile app or desktop app (is there a desktop app/web app?) - if so that may be good enough, using the tablet mainly for the immediate notes.

[@bgosl]

Anything that's handwritten and has stayed handwritten - i.e., you haven't converted to text - isn't searchable, no. You'd have to convert it all to text to be able to search, or potentially make headers with typed text to let you search through those (you still wouldn't be able to search the text body, though).

[@katinkavos3982]

the thing I find annoying is that it came wit only a quick start guide. so i have loaded the batteries, switched the thing on...and then wat? I have no clue. i need a tutorial for non ituitive users.

[@porcelaincrown]

Does the remarkable 2 have a good infinite canvas? I searched online and it seems to have it but I’ve never seen a video representation of it :/

[@BrandonKBoswell]

It has infinite vertical canvas, but not horizontal

[@porcelaincrown]

@@BrandonKBoswell thank you!

[@texanboiii562]

They just came out with a new product, check it out. Color and backlight

[@TrimeshSZ]

I looked at it, and was utterly repulsed by the "connect" garbage. You are basically buying a EUR 350 device that's utterly crippled if you don't pay another EUR 36/year. OK, that's not a lot of money, but I utterly despise the whole "subscription for a device you own" nonsense, and refuse to support any company that uses it, because the world will be a better place when each and every one of them goes out of business.

[@3nertia]

Would be really lovely if someone would make a color e-ink notepad in both 8.5"x11" and 3"x5" heh

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Note cards are interesting. 🤔

[@3nertia]

@@BrandonKBoswell I'd love a memopad!

[@quocphantruong]

which one has fastest response when writing?

[@chris_0912]

Hello. I'm considering buying a Remarkable but have one question: I want to buy it for university-purposes (especially reading downloadable textbooks). Is it possible to import PDFs und read the books properly (font size, formatting etc.)?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

I’ve had good luck with PDFs on it, but many people claim the Boox PDF viewer holds up better with larger documents

[@Cody-r5p]

The thing that draws me to the Remarkable is the fact that it isn’t a “general purpose OS” like the Onyx Boox. Im torn between the Remarkable and one of the 11 inch Kobo tablets so that I am not tethered to the Amazon world. Which would you recommend? Now for entertainment purposes I really really really want a Palma as a “phone replacement.”

[@BrandonKBoswell]

I’ve not used the Kobo, but my guess is it comes down to whether you want a read-first device or a write-first device.

[@Cody-r5p]

@@BrandonKBoswell That might be worth of a review for those of us wary of the Amazon ecosystem.

[@GustavoRaiser]

What would you consider for studying/takiing notes? I'm reading something around 6~8 hrs a day, considering I work with law and stay anothers 7~8 hours in front a monitor... Which one supports best reading pdfs?

[@bgosl]

If color is critical, the RM won't work. If it isn't, it's a great device for reading PDFs. I use mine for that a lot, plowing through articles/PDFs/books. I love being able to annotate with notes in the margin, or just highlight stuff that's worth highlighting.

[@cubemage3336]

how is writing on a remarkable any different than using an S Pen on a Samsung tablet or an apple pen on an iPad? Genuine question.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

It feels completely different due to the screen technology. I hate writing on an iPad, but enjoy writing on this.

[@michagrill9432]

Im looking for smth to display music sheets. We recently switched to tablets and in the sun you cant see anything. It has to be able to send/recieve files to/from other android tablets and my windows pc and have bluetooth. A color display would be a nice extra for marking stuff in the notes but not necessary. Also a backmight would be good because we also play at night sometimes wich might be problematic without one. It needs to be about A4 sized altho a little bit smaller isnt bad. Just not _too_ small to read A4 sheets. Wich one do you think would be good?

[@jenniferdubay3769]

7:13 what stylus are you using with the remarkable? Is that the one from Boox?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Yes, Boox Black. I don’t think it’s available yet.

[@leandrononatoramalho9109]

The comparison between Kendrick and Drake was awesome!😂

[@socialwill]

What if there was not a single new ReMarkable, but two? Think of this as a ReMarkable 3 (better internals and screen tech but still B/W) and a ReMarkable 3c (color e-ink version), now the names are just place holders but what if......

[@BrandonKBoswell]

I think this is exactly what will happen, but it’s unlikely to be simultaneous. My guess is they start with the color and then refresh the B/W

[@Lothramir]

The problem with it seems to be security

[@lbenegas]

Can you read PDF files and make notes on them? I plan tu use this to study some technical docs, and i will need to make some notes on those files… thanks.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Yes

[@pauk.w]

226ppi is far too low for 2024. Its an obvious wait for the RM3. With the ad blitz remarkable are firing out right now, its a blatant final push for sales before the hype of the next model cycle begins. Not seen so many remarkable ads on social media since the release. Even if the new model will be colour, upping the resolution on the b+W model at the same time is a simple enough upgrade that would make a huge difference.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

They are definitely pushing hard. I hope you’re right, but sadly I don’t think it will happen.

[@charliec2960]

So Remarkable doesn't have a light when you're working in the dark, say at night?

[@BrandonKBoswell]

It does not.

[@MW-nb7yy]

This is a fantastic breakdown of the Remarkable use case. It’s a like having a digital Moleskin or my personal favorite Shinola notebook. My company provides me an awful Dell laptop. I don’t use it much. I use an M1 IPad Pro, 12.9 for most of what I do. The remarkable is for clarity of thought. When I’m brainstorming. I also it to take notes when I’m in person or using my iPad for Video Meetings. The remarkable is the perfect size and has the best writing experience. It’s a notepad. That’s what I like, but the hardware is outpaced by the software. I doubt I’ll upgrade however. It’s a notebook. I will however be upgrading to the M4 IPad 13in.

[@Juuuls]

NOOO! Now I can't get it out of my head that my ipad's a 'dRaKe'

[@mikkiedupreez553]

Im a university student studying civil engineering. Is this good for me? As im jist gonna use it for maths and formulas and concpets. Anytohet university students😅

[@rceleo]

Don't you wish it was faster? The Ram limitation bugs me now over owing R2 for two years. I hope they add recording audio notes and more RAM to the RM3

[@paulc3752]

Remarkable doesn't have a kindle app? Right? The other ones do...

[@BrandonKBoswell]

No Kindle app on the reMarkable

[@rush48192]

Wait for the supernote a5x2

[@rafaelsouza6113]

I write a lot in my iPad using Ulysses and Standard Notes; scribble is still unbeatable, there is nothing like that in e-ink devices unfortunately.

[@BrandonKBoswell]

I was hoping we were going to see that rumored Apple Pencil with multiple tip options, but it unfortunately didn't happen.

[@purplecowideal]

The remarkable doesn’t have a good search function. It seems as though if you are storing everything anywhere and everywhere you should be able to search all notebooks handwriting text etc. 😮

[@BrandonKBoswell]

We should be able to. 🤞that they actually do it.

[@martinledesma1567]

Watching this in a BOOK Note Air 3C 😊 ngl it isnt that bad for videos

[@BrandonKBoswell]

What e-ink center option do you prefer for KZbin?

[@martinledesma1567]

@@BrandonKBoswell sometimes balanced, sometimes ultrafast. But whenever i use ultrafast for videos, every 30 seconds or so i need to do a manual refresh

[@HafeezUllah057]

Why is it so expensive