reMarkable 2 tablet review: worth it in 2023?

The reMarkable 2 is a fantastic note taking device. But is this productivity tablet worth the $300 price tag? Probably not.
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[@BrianFrey1]

Correction on the integrations with Google Drive, Dropbox, and Microsoft - that ability IS included without a subscription… the subscription is only for Remarkable’s cloud storage ability.

[@seanmitchell7856]

Might be worth pinning to the top. That could be a deal breaker

[@DigiDriftZone]

From the review that seemed like the main sticking point to move back to pen/paper, does knowing this functionality work without a subscription change the conclusion at all?

[@BrianFrey1]

@@DigiDriftZone for my purposes, no. But I use other apps for note taking both personally and professionally, which the Remarkable does not sync with. There's extra work invovled in moving things to my current ecosystem. The Connect app seems to work well for a lot of users, allowing notes to be synced across mobile and desktop devices, but it's a bare-bones document app, rather than the one-stop-solution that I need. A selling point to some, a drawback to others.

[@DigiDriftZone]

@@BrianFrey1 That's a very good summary, this is indeed both a pro and a con. Personally I am looking to reduce distractions and I'm a developer so getting stuff to/from the tablet into any ecosystem is a few lines of code, so I am considering one. My main hesitation is the reMarkable 3 may come out this year.

[@davidveneno455]

@@BrianFrey1what other apps do you use? And what other (if any) note-taking technique do you have? #Asking4Help

[@Frondlock]

surprisingly enough it feels soooo refreshing to listen to an honest reviews. Nowadays almost every video about a product is in some way or another sponsored and you end up not able to trust really the review. Thanks for interesting, nuanced feedback on an intriguing product

[@bhineshwartidke4249]

Made me feel the same

[@coscomosco4388]

Me too

[@kawsara5366]

Literally explained everything in the first 10 seconds. Amazing

[@Vpa2870]

lol!!!!

[@colorona8456]

Well not everyone wants an ipad. I would take any other solution before settling for an apple device.

[@mythnk1204]

@@GaryLangEngrand throughout the whole video he says he’s going to stop using it in place of just pen and paper.

[@majingamer6109]

​@@colorona8456 Yea because Apple is the only company that makes tablets

[@SarveshPawar-r4c]

But isn't the selling point is no distraction. iPad has so much distraction

[@hdee89]

I am literally the ideal audience: I am an artist and have ADHD. Analogue is huge for me but at this point in my career (in my 30s), I'm drowning in notebooks that have too many ideas in too many places. I love the writing experience, the lack of apps help me focus, and being not backlit protects my eyes from strain and protects my over-excitable nervous system from all the stimulus overload that comes with most screens over time. But if you've already gone deep with a different note service or application, I can see how it might now be worth it. Ideal for a move from purely analogue to... less analogue. Lol.

[@yisyvonne]

same, I'm not an artist, but I study History and Philosophy so I am inundated with pdfs. I actually have an iPad pro 12 inch but I wanted something that isn't going to distract me. I don't use any notetaking apps anyhow beacause the same issue happens, too many options and my ADHD brain gets overwhelmed XD Just ordered mine and should recieve it on Monday :) did you end up getting one?

[@Snoogle2]

Does it ever cross your mind to - not tell the world that you have a diagnosis?

[@BanjoPixelSnack]

@@Snoogle2Does it ever cross your mind to not be an a$$?

[@Ucreate3]

Thanks, I'm an adhd artist too and have had the writing habit to process my thoughts all my life. The journals kept piling up and I eventually transcribed the highlights and now have 25 years of summarized notebooks in Word docs. At least they are searchable. I tried to stop writing in notebooks, and currently use software called The Journal, which I love for summarizing, but it doesn't help in processing my thoughts as much. I've come to the conclusion that writing out step by step plans is the only way I'll be able to finish projects. Looking at notes on the computer is okay, but only after I have hashed out my plans in handwriting. A $600 pen? No way. I can type, I can dim the screen, and I love the feeling of a real pencil. I'll keep using a hybrid system, but for grocery lists, nothing beats Google Keep.

[@MBND156]

​@@Snoogle2Its almost like that humankind likes to share. Interesting right?

[@kalromain8353]

After dwelling over whether this device is worth the price at $900 CAD (device, case and marker with eraser), for weeks. This review was all I needed to see. If this device was no more than $250 CAD all in, I would have already purchased one for myself and one for every member of my creative team. But $900 is absolutely insane.

[@Scottlp2]

FYI: I just spent $460 for remarkable 2 + better stylus + $20 for case from Amazon.

[@catfishjimmy]

YEP! Agreed.

[@timuti]

hi @@Scottlp2 - which stylus you are using ? can you give me a link ?

[@luckycatdad8369]

Dang, not lying. Just checked Amazon Canada and it's $863 for the bundle. If this was an actual full fledged Android tablet with the Play store, then maybe.

[@nils1953]

​@@luckycatdad8369yeah I was pretty shocked that it's this useless otherwise. I thought I could at least use a browser to download the files on the device itself. This way I have to have a laptop and this thing with me, everytime I want to read a document..?

[@user-em8bw1rq4y]

Thanks for your honest review. You finally end my obsession to this item! I owe you for saving me from wasting my money. ❤❤❤

[@sean2044]

I'm a big fan of the device. I use it for school and have the equivalent of multiple binders on it. I convert powerpoint lectures to pdf and annotate directly on them. It's perfect for my current use case.

[@FunAtDisney]

But now there is the Kindle Scribe that does all of this and more, and links to your Kindle books, etc for the same amount of $$.

[@FunAtDisney]

There is absolutely no point to getting this now that Amazon has Kindle Scribe in various storage sizes (32gb and up) in the same price range and links to all your Kindle books, etc. Don’t waste your money on this!

[@sean2044]

@FunAtDisney Not so sure. The kindle is not cheaper and it has a much smaller screen. I like the idea of a backlight though.

[@FunAtDisney]

@@sean2044If you look at the specs they are almost identical in size. The Kindle screen is 10.2, the Remarkable is 10.3. The Kindle is 9.0 x 7.3” in total size, the Remarkable is 9.6 x 7.3”. So the physical size of the Kindle is smaller by a bit, but considering the screen size is basically the same, that is what counts Yes the Remarkable is less expensive at $299, however that is 8gb of storage. The Kindle starts at $239 for 16gb and the basic pen, for 32gb and the premium pen it is $389. So when you compare that they are again pretty identical in cost per GB of storage. Bottom line for me is that the Kindle is a proven device with literally billions of dollars of backing and fully integrates 100% with all your Amazon stuff, etc. and seems to import more formats. The Remarkable just cannot match that, even at $40 cheaper.

[@seant2347]

@@FunAtDisney The kindle also doesn't have any handwriting to text functionality and it isn't on their coming soon list either.

[@bluejayonmyshoulder7383]

I like the organization that can come from this. Papers always end up ripped and I gotta search for the right notes . Especially in a full notebook it can be a pain. I still may consider getting this for college.

[@booliusboolin5544]

I work at Best Buy. Got a good deal on one and wanted to give it a shot. The moment I realized it didn’t have a backlight was the moment I realized I am most likely going to return it.

[@nxxynx5039]

It's literally an e-ink display, the entire technology is based around not using a backlight and appearing like paper. That's really on you for not doing basic research before buying a product.

[@GurminderMarwaha]

This is the review I was looking for. Brilliant, clear, concise and confirmed the answers to the questions I had. Thank you!

[@bhineshwartidke4249]

Ohh! Paaji tusi ethhe bhi?

[@Robin-ie3ns]

I use one as a glorified to do list...and I love it! It's used every day, simply pick-up and write anytime. No opening an app or messing around. Has saved me so much time.

[@Clydes.Shop78]

Thank you for an honest review! I have a colleague that uses one and it always intrigued me. I just looked up the price, and you comments on the digital functionality have caused me to pause. Side note- This is a well done video and I enjoyed it.

[@Ilbbrief]

You answered every one of the questions I had and saved me $$$. Thanks!

[@riggidybang]

Personally, not having a backlight is a plus - my paper pads don't come with one and I don't see a need for Remarkable to have one either, even at $300 a pop. However, I do intend to melt down both eraser pen and a folio case - they must contain some sort of precious metals based on the price Remarkable is charging for them...

[@curiousentertainment3008]

i get where you stand on the backlight but what happens if you are in a situation where the lighting is the best?

[@RenegadeVile]

@@curiousentertainment3008 I have no idea where you might be where you urgently need to write things down but has such poor lighting that you would have been unable to do so using a pen and paper. And if you are in that situation, just quickly put it on your phone instead. You shouldn't be taking tons of notes or working on a novel in poor light conditions anyway (backlight or no backlight), your eyes will thank you.

[@raffaelepiccini3405]

But I mean.. you can always turn off the backlight.. it’s a no brainer to add it

[@twoclap200]

😂facts!

[@daranturner]

Thank you sir for such a well-rounded but fair review. This was my first time on your page and on my experience today I've subscribed immediately!

[@NorReshka]

Thank you for your review. Answered every question I had about this product. Back to ipad pro I go.

[@courtneyfountain6531]

I've been looking into getting this product for more than a year. But haven't been willing to get it because of the price point. I'm a high school teacher and found myself writing lesson plans on scrap paper and sticky notes (it was just quicker and easier as I already have 15 tabs open for the various websites I'm using). At the end of the year my lesson plans were a mess and i just threw them away in the end. If I get this, thats what I would use it for.

[@NPrescott]

Umm does your yellow pad have a back light? 🤷‍♂️

[@Datadog-1]

Good review, very unbiased which is nice. I cannot understand your gripe about the backlight though. I currently use a pen and pad (or many pads) and I’ve yet to meet someone with a backlit notepad. Im not sure what kind of environment you’re talking about where a professional would need to take notes in complete darkness, and if that environment did exist I would imagine that a backlit device would cause some disruptions.

[@RenegadeVile]

not to mention using a backlit device like that for extended periods of time is also just bad for the eyes. Essnetially, avoid using anything for reading/writing in poor lighting.

[@jeangreen432]

Thank you for your honest review, much appreciated!!

[@vergeben]

I am using the remarkable for years. I can not understand why everyone is so much stressing, that it feels like writing on paper? It does not in my opinion. Writing on paper is an haptic experience that differs in its self in a big variety depending on the paper and the pen that is used... the remarkable is something that provides a writing experience on its own... one has to try it and use it for a while to figure out, wether it suits or not.... I dont like how much what i mention above is repeated, as if it becomes true through the number of repetitions...

[@rkfarmranch8214]

I like your reply, can you tell me if you are able to easily convert your notes to text? I own a business. I don’t think I need it, even though I have to document all conversations with clients essentially that’s done by email and put into folders …. I’m trying to find a reason to buy it for myself. I am a list maker…. Before computers, I always had a list in my pocket ….my son is going away to college for his first year and he’s an avid list maker and note taker. Seems this would be good for him? One video shows that you can write notes on a PDF which I think would be really valuable for college. Money is not an option for me to purchase one or more of these….. I just have a history of buying lots of gadgets and not always using them or learning how to use them…. I never got the hang of “OneNote,” I couldn’t figure out which tab my data was in and I ended up doing so many redundancies…. sorry for this long reply, Just trying to figure out whether to get one for my son or one for myself and one for my wife…. My wife writes notes and lists all the time as well, but she doesn’t like to do it on her iPhone so she’s also a candidate….. The video didn’t say anything about being able to take your notes and convert them to an email. Do you know anything about that? I appreciate any info you can provide. I apologize for asking so many questions….. If you have insurance or finance question, I could return the favor. Thanks. RK

[@vergeben]

@@rkfarmranch8214 Dear RK. Yes, that is a crucial plus on this device. it is able to convert notes to text... i am a pretty early user of remarkable one. i bought it because i was hot on new technonolgy and because i wanted to write down digitally without staring onto a light (ipad). however my pdf notes turned out to be of giant size (~150 mb) .. what made it difficult for me to send them around. The function (noteconverting) you mention is mainly version 2, isnt it? so i can not be useful on this. however, the remarkable has become a little library for me over years, that i can use to store and organize scientific pdf files. it is possible to write on the pdf and work with them by adding another layer... so it still can be sent or printed in the notes-free version as well. this is my use for the remarkable and i like it a lot for that. any other notes, lists, drawings, books... i do on my ipad pro that is much easier to connect to AI. kind regards, TK

[@NE0fight]

Thanks so much for this honest review. I own a Boox Air and have been wondering if I should have gotten a reMarkable 2. After hearing some of the shortcomings of the device, none of which are present in the Boox Air, I feel much better about my purchase.

[@Dwight-nd6yc9gt4m]

Thank you! I was on the fence, but now with some of the concerns you had makes total sense.

[@javadyousefi7400]

Enjoyed your review. Very professional and not biased which is something that is hard to find these days. Also no KZbin adds for remarkable reviews. Such a coincidence for all KZbin reviews of remarkable!!!

[@4205228]

That would be a helpful software feature to avoid duplication with up-to-date notes across all notes. Apple notes synchronize across all devices without duplicating them.

[@Franklin-pc3xd]

Agreed - and just for the hell of it - I dug out my Fujitsu Lifebook that had been dormant for - count /em - greater than twelve(12) YEARS, connected power supply and fired it up - and it ran. Processor and operating system totally out of date and incompatible with anything today but the incredibly robust OneNote and Journal software still ran like a top and the pen writing was fully functional - and let me tell you - the writing experience is still more paper than anything out there. I briefly tested an early reMarkable owned by a friend and I can tell you the paper like feel and continuity of the Lifebook with Journal and OneNote was, and is still equivalent. I do think some of the note taking and organizing features of reM are superior, no doubt, but nothing I couldn't duplicate using OneNote and/or Journal. Even if not, though, there's nothing about reM2.0 that's worth spending more than what I can buy a Lenovo 2 in 1 tablet with detachable keyboard for...or even a Surface.

[@slampigbook]

Dear Dream Killer, you're right about all the nonsense. These companies always have to push it that step further to make using their products costly and annoying. I'm still debating on buying this, but if I have to pay for their cloud service to be able to do what I want with my notes forget it. Also, how long the tips last scare me. Maybe I'll just buy an old iPac it PDA.

[@sirajmussafirr147]

This is even same with iPad, you need to buy the cloud storage after free tier on a graduated price. remarkable offers unlimited storage with a fixed price.

[@debomb721]

Look at the comment guy posted, he amended about the cloud thing, idk if that changes what you’re talking about

[@BreadHasBoxesInBoxes]

Im already a huge fan of your style, thanks a ton for an honest review mate

[@H87-u5o]

Hands down - this is the best video I’ve ever watched reviewing a product. A perfect balance of listing out the pros and cons and giving your true opinion. Someone from my company showed up with one of these last week and encouraged all of us to get one. I too use a legal pad or just type my notes onto a pdf since my handwriting sucks. I think I’ll just stick with what already works for me lol.

[@Dgoshy]

Hahaha

[@AiratFakhrylgaianov]

Finally! Honest feedback and review! Actually, a hidden gem in KZbin!

[@diegoabche]

a very honest review! One of my professors had one and I felt like a needed one as well, but I am still debating myself whether to get it or not. The main benefit I see from this is that even though I also like to take notes on a physical paper, sometimes I just like to add something to that idea but I've already had progressed on some others in the following pages, and it is hard to predict how much room to leave in this case, so having a folder or a binding that can be extended limitless like on e-paper seems like a go. Maybe I'll wait just a little when I save more money.

[@johnsonpau1833]

Get an iPad lol

[@brookefesta]

@@johnsonpau1833they’re insanely expensive

[@johnsonpau1833]

@@brookefesta ipad air is pretty good value

[@brookefesta]

@@johnsonpau1833 I can’t afford the iPads 😅 it sucks but oh well. I get by with notebooks so I can’t complain

[@brookefesta]

@@johnsonpau1833 thanks!

[@CourtNeeSupreme]

What I'm considering it for is writing. Writing novels, short stories, etc. I'm interested in knowing if I write something, can an editable file be sent to word or Google docs. If so, I'm sold. I don't like typing the first drafts of my stories. That's what interests me about this

[@beyondsection17]

You can convert your handwriting to text on the device (quite astoundingly reliably!) and either copy and paste the text from the notebook on the companion desktop app to word, or email it to yourself as a text. :)

[@petekadenz2466]

Loved the short, concise and very clear video. I’ve recently bought the remarkable for the same reason as you: to replace my hard copy note book and scraps of paper. And like, you I also have an iPad - which is fabulous - but not great for handwriting notes. But, unlike you, I’m keeping my remarkable. It’s allowed me to finally go paperless. Yes, the Rm is smaller than a large notepad, but it’s larger than your yellow notepad and mine. Yes, you can’t (easily) sync notes with the cloud etc, but neither can you do that with your yellow notepad. Likewise, Rm notes can’t be uploaded to your digital notes app, but again, neither can the notes you write in your yellow notebook. I use my phone for shopping lists. Still, we are all (fortunately) different and what works for one person may not work for someone else. Looking forward to viewing your other videos.

[@downundabrotha]

I have a tablet and MacBook and use my remarkable for taking notes and doing readings I actually love it so much and it really helps me focus also I use a portable keyboard with it rather than the pen. For me it's an add on product with my key work products and work station a visually less invasive and organic device that doesn't overstimulate or over complicate the brain with visual stimuli

[@bvp663]

This is the review I’ve been waiting for. Thank you.

[@pf6638]

Thanks for the reviews. This helps me decide on getting this. I take notes and lists on paper despite being in the Apple ecosystem. I like the fact that it’s as simple as having the paper but can organize all in one place.

[@SquareOneHomeInspection]

I was thinking about buying that remarkable tablet until I watch this. That was very useful thank you

[@levinsco.realty2465]

Great point about it not having a backlight, I didn't think about that.

[@bonsai5753]

Great video. This had all the points I was looking to address and you nailed them on the head

[@BOCAZ25]

Great detailed review!! You saved me so much money. The iPad has an app that you can take notes and convert to typed notes. I’ll stick with that. Thank you!

[@AndrewWood42]

Thanks for such a straightforward brass tacks review!

[@nevadachristianson6476]

I genuinely appreciated this review. I have been debating this purchase for a while since I take an absurd amount of notes for work, school and projects. Thank you for your honesty. N.

[@troutymontreal]

It's an awful review. It's a great device.

[@Ensource]

​@@troutymontrealI'm glad you stated why. very helpful 👍🙂

[@philipwade4781]

@@troutymontreal You are correct. I LOVE the R2!

[@RenegadeVile]

@@Ensource Yeah, I mean, I enjoy the device too, but he could have said why. The main thing is that it's a device that does one thing and does it really well: writing. It's from that angle you need to approach it. I think you're actually someone who could benefit from it. I do wish the price point was lower since it's a hard sell because it lacks a lot of the ancillary features of other devices. It's a case-by-case thing, I suppose.

[@livingfaithministry11]

an iPad cost way more than $300 my guy....

[@pseudonymos_]

This lol

[@miguelanderson5185]

Ennit

[@truthteller2711]

Not anymore lol

[@k_oyori]

wait till you hear about ✨refurbished items✨

[@livingfaithministry11]

@@k_oyori what a novel concept!

[@johnball4003]

I appreciate the review and the comments below. I too take a TON of notes for business. Does this have the capacity to save or sync to my laptop either on my hard drive on my laptop or in my Google drive?

[@NickCornaglia]

Thank you so much for waking me up from my fascination with this ridiculous thing and talking me out of it. You honest opinion is very much appreciated!!!!!!!!

[@Beast80001]

Price wise it's still cheaper to buy pencil and paper for like 10 years, which is optimistically the life span of this device

[@mythnk1204]

Price wise sure. But the remarkable is more convenient since you can access everything in one spot. It takes up significantly less space and less paper consumption is good for society as a whole since less trees being cut down is better for the planet.

[@gileswhitaker9656]

Great video! Concise and to the point, but also entertaining!

[@levinsco.realty2465]

I came here just to find out if I can download ebooks and PDfs and you answered that question in your video! Thanks!

[@ryanthelancemain3871]

I want this product so bad, becasue i want to take a lot of notes that I can save for my machining apprenticeship, as well as notes for a D&D campaign i want to run. Being able to take digital notes on the fly would be so helpful. I think you summed up this product perfectly, I would have adored this product, had it not been $400. (Because yes, this is now currently $399, and if you want the fancy pen, its $449.)

[@kamilsblogs5158]

Great review Brian, I love it ❤️. I get it, its a nice paper feel like tablet. But you can literally (especially as a student) get a samsung galaxy tab s6 lite, which is most of the time cheaper, especially now, for less than £250 brand new, and it already comes with a stylus in the box, and is a normal tablet, so you can do everything on it. And if people want a paper like feel, just get a matte screen protector, maybe it wont feel the same as a remarkable tablet, but its close and effective. Tbh i am an owner of the remarkable tablet, and I regret buying it, its cool at first, but judging the device itself costs £300, you also have to spend a minimum of £60 for the basic pen (not talking about the ridiculous £120 pen) which is nothing more than a scam, just has an eraser on the 2nd side. And im gonna compare this to the tab s6 lite i have (alongside my tab s8 as well). Mainly focusing on the tab s6 lite, its a great tablet, costs £230 brand new (2022 version) and can do so much more. Plus the spen has a button mapped that when you press and hold it, the pen will act as a quick eraser. Not saying everyone wants to go for samsung, but if you are a student and doesnt care much about the company and their ecosystems, genuinely dont go for the remarkable, its kind of a waste of money, and even though it has an amazing battery life, and feels like the traditional pen and paper, you will end up charging a tablet every night anyways, so the battery is not an issue. Or just stick to the traditional paper and pen, its a much better option. Because lets be honest, most people upgrade products every 2 or 3 years anyways, so lets say you get the cheapest notepads (£1 ones for example), it will last you for about a month (depending on how much you write daily), and after 2 or 3 years go by, you will spend a max of £50 on all the writing necessities (just talking about notebooks and pens), it might not be that great for the environment and a great use of space, but all I can say its a lot cheaper than the tablet. But of course its your money and you can do whatever you want, but to be honest, this is my opinion and i do not recommend the remarkable tablet to pretty much anyone, unless you are a person not fond of new technology and only gonna be using your devices for reading books and writing. Sorry for the long comment, thanks for reading 🙌

[@maiali6214]

Good breakdown. However one thing that basically trumps everything else for me personally is of the Remarkable being "easy on the eyes". I'm someone who has to work on screen all the time, professionally. My eyesight has been negatively affected (regardless of trying to take regular breaks). Do you think anything else can offer that advantage without being, as you've rightly stated, so overpriced?

[@kamilsblogs5158]

@Mai Ali well yes, i do agree that remarkable is easy on your eyes, but still doesn't justify the high cost, when e-ink displays should not be so costly since they are a basic panel displaying in just black and white. I believe the remarkable is a really great device for work, but it should definitely be a lot cheaper and accessible to more people 😀

[@RenegadeVile]

@@kamilsblogs5158 Indeed, the price point is one of the hangups.

[@issainc]

the fact that i have to replace the pen tips is a dealbreaker for me. I will stick with my samsung note phones until i find a decent enough replacement.

[@nevaehchannel]

So glad I watched this video. Needing back light! Plus better cloud systems. I think searchable notes is vital… I would love for them to add scan feature it would really take it to the next level, but for that price I will stick with my galaxy tab. I really hope they take feedback from consumers who actual want this product to work! Looking forward to Remarkable 3…

[@Silenoid]

I had it for 2 years (early backer, paid way more than the current cost), struggled with all those missing basic features ("Focus oriented", am I right? ;-). Yesterday, for the first damned time after been super carefull, I accidentally dropped it from a 30cm height, with a protective folio: the screen is completely gone, the device is unusable. I contact customer support, I should be covered by the "extended warranty" since I always had the Connect subscription: the warranty covers pretty much nothing. The only thing they can propose is sending back the device and paying an additional 170 euros for a refurbished one. What an amazing deal! This has been the most expensive piece of glass I've ever bought. Amazing paper-like experience ruined by completely missing clients needs. From a practical perspective, this is just a rich family Christmas present

[@sodthatlikebutton1946]

Thank you for this review. The fact that the pen has proprietary tips that wear out quickly is all the information I need to steer clear of this thing.

[@ersia87]

Love the ending! Sometimes we just drool over new tech for no apparent reason. The new shiny features make us forget what we often lose in the switch. Don't wanna glorify all old tech, but sometimes we are a bit irrational. :)

[@debomb721]

I normally would agree with you on that, but I’m sick of having mountains of notebooks and not knowing where a wrote a specific note, I think having an electronic way to take pen notes is a good idea. I’m just unsure of the remarkable product itself tho

[@ersia87]

@@debomb721 Yes, I agree with you as well. But you also found a legitimate reason for an electronic note taking device, instead of just "new and shiny". :) I usually take my everyday notes in an app called Clear (new 2nd beta edition) and take all my work notes on a physical note pad on my desk.

[@Quinefan]

@@debomb721 Aspects of the Bullet Journal method might help you! You give each notebook an index which you populate as you make notes... Game-changer :)

[@miguelmolano6611]

I think to me the biggest selling point is the sustainability of it, and I am a big fan of paperless. But for the price and the subscription and the pencil nip, I'm not too sure. I'd definitely use it at work and uni but if it was half the price I wouldn't care.

[@HandleSergio]

Paper is much more sustainable than anything electronic

[@miguelmolano6611]

@HandleSergio I don't think so, considering how much water is used to produce a ream of paper.

[@HandleSergio]

@@miguelmolano6611 electronic devices take an enormous amount of energy and recources, often unethically extracted in third world countries. Nothing about them is sustainable, from their production to disposal. You might want to learn more about this.

[@andywillis2870]

Saw a colleague using one of these the other day. Was thinking of getting one, glad I watched this first. I’ll stick to my note pad. Thanks for sharing.

[@chastinb761]

so grateful for your honest review. I almost bought it for my husband's birthday. he's a geotechnical engineer, always writing but with even as simple as how quick the pen wears out, might be a dealbreaker..

[@debomb721]

Yeah I’m confused why the pen tips would wear out

[@adarateranroldan]

@@debomb721because money

[@hopesonhigh]

I love honest reviews!

[@MarvelQueen616]

Thank you for explaining the limitations with the cloud and syncing process. This is the deal breaker for me!

[@mediaglitch]

Thank you i was almost about to pull the trigger on this thing.

[@MrReStories]

I'm with you on this one. The yellow legal pad boots instantly, never needs an update and the battery never goes flat...game over LOL

[@Hart-en-Ziel]

Well, I wanted my yellow paper to be less yellow, more leaning towards orange, and all the red pens ran out of ink over time, so I have to replace them, completely, not only the nib, and when it’s dark, I can’t read what I’ve written, the red on yellow is even harder to read than a black pen on white paper, but the white paper…. Anyway, I get your point and I’m not RM fanboy. It’s overly expensive and the features are too limited. But it seems it almost does what they promised. However, the video convinced me to remove the RM from my basket a minute ago. The RM2 will probably be replaced with the RM3 soon. Still no RM2 price drops though. Minimalism has its price, it seems.

[@dennisk648]

I think your yellow notebook has no sync feature at all.

[@JaminInDarkness]

Thanks! This review is almost exactly what I wanted to know about this product.

[@Msal19]

I am glad you mentioned the price. The ridiculous price is the only reason I stuck to pen and paper. At least Kindle Scribe can serve as a reading device.

[@billwindsor4224]

Great review, thank you. *BUT NOTE:* the Remarkable 2 evidently does not input a web article or document with the diagrams and with the capability for me to make handwritten annotations on those diagrams. (Please correct me and explain if this is inaccurate.) That is the main customer usage model I was looking for in a note-taking tablet - more important to me than just input of handwritten notes.

[@joehurtig7950]

Yeah, about the no back light/dim room problem. I went to college in the early 90s and spent countless hours in those exact environments and was perfectly able to take notes on my no backlight having spiral notebooks. So, not sure that’s exactly a negative.

[@tezza48]

How is anyone going to take notes on paper in a dimly lit lecture hall? That seems like a poor example if you're comparing it to using paper, which doesn't have a backlight.

[@harshitsrivastava1373]

Lovely review! Helped a lot Will be buying the same soon Thanks

[@MARKB671]

Thanks for the honest review. It helped a lot! Too many reviewers are not honest and promote products for monetary gain .

[@thetruth00]

Need more reviews like this!

[@mygoodsir539]

Very good realistic review. Too many reviews for this sort of thing just basically read the product description to the camera. With any purchase, half of the deciding factors are economic ones that many reviews gloss over or skip all together. Thank you

[@rush48192]

So how do you take notes on the yellow pad in a dark room?

[@mattsilvaarmwrestling]

Turn on the light silly

[@samcartwright6338]

Yes but a piece of tech should have that feature. Like we buy tech like this when it’s completely better than the tried and true old version, otherwise why am I paying 300$ for a fancy piece of paper?

[@FirasSameer]

The best review i ever seen so far for remarkable 2

[@robmizell]

This is exactly the review I needed to see today. Thank you for saving me $500!

[@luciatabacco8802]

I love your honesty and totally se your point. I cleared all’ Of ma doubts in 5 mins! Thanks for sharing this

[@arlenerodriguez2251]

I have an iPad, MacBook, kindle etc AND I have a visual impairment. I love the background of this device because it helps read documents and type without the added brightness. However, a backlight/ warm light like a kindle would have been nice. I’m still very torn on keeping

[@GorgonnogroG]

I came here because i hought one 3 days ago havent gotten it yet so im doing some homework as i like taking notes and doodling but sometimes those notes get lost so if this Remarable device for me will do wonders especially if i have it with e nd something comes to mind and i dont have a paper or pen with me for fear of forgetting the thought i can immediately write it down and paying for a cluod service for like 4-6 dollars a month is no big deal ... i relly appreciate your thought on this ,,,i will be leaving my review on this once i receive mine next week

[@RenegadeVile]

note that Google Drive and the like is free. Only their cloud services is paid-for.

[@davidallyn1818]

thank you for your honest review - this changed my mind (I almost clicked "buy"). What's the point of giving me functionality to have digital handwriting, if the only thing I can do effectively is keep in on the same pad I wrote them in??? - NO!! The ENTIRE point of digitizing my handwritten notes is to share them and convert them. Sad.

[@Soberchic]

This product is good for someone like me that carries around 5 notes books and a planner it all can be in one space and now my bag is lighter

[@swapshots4427]

I'm 68. I think this is ideal for me. I am borderline OCD. I have 5 notepads beside me right now. Think I can find the notes for anything specific in less than a minute(more like 5) !? When I go on my MesoAmerican tour I love idea of making notes.

[@webada]

How do you not have more subscribers? Awesome review and you just saved me $600

[@cvc778]

Great review, thank you. I have been thinking of getting it for my wife who takes notes manually on a daily basis and goes through notebooks effortlessly. But that thing about paying to store notes is a deal breaker. We have our own cloud and this thing isn't compatible. Again, thanks for the short and concise review.

[@carlapaperdoll]

Will still buy it. I've tried it and it's really fun to use for us with creative minds.

[@RobertFord-hx5gt]

Excellent review. I just pulled the trigger and spent nearly $700 for an R2 with all the goodies. I may discover that I go back to Moleskine notebook / Wiki / Pocket notepads / etc, etc, etc. The lack of back light and waterproofing are not negatives for me. My paper doesn't have either. Oh well, wish me luck, I hope I didn't just waste $700 LOL.

[@PosenPostPhotoBooth]

very useful review, based on experience and not assumption based on specs only. good job.

[@junezakajulie]

Thank you for this honest review. I was going to buy one for my wife, who lives off her notepads. I'll just buy her a fancy notepad and nice pens.

[@DrawingTechnical]

Thanks for the honest review, seems like it’s not worth it, what kind of modern device doesn’t have a backlight? Last time I didn’t have a backlight was the game boy advance days.

[@thaddeontan]

This looks like a great product. However, wouldn't it be better to get an ipad or a general tablet? You get to do other things with an ipad.

[@ahmadjaffal4280]

thank you for the honest review. I wanted this product to replace using paper for note taking, and you exactly answered my question. which is can i easily search for my notes. can i sinc it easily. or it is gona be an extra task ... thank you this was really an honest review

[@johnschroeder548]

Fire ending, crazy how that didn’t cross my mind

[@markserban8154]

thank you Brian for your honest review. definitely not having one. it should go back to the drawing board with all the pros that you exposed.

[@RStoned7]

Very good video, thank you. I was thinking of getting one for Christmas, but I won't after this review!

[@letsif]

Excellent presentation. You should however re post with the correction, so those who don't read the intro will not miss it

[@MrSomebunny]

Amazing review, wow! Well done. And thank you for saving me $300

[@dougmarkham]

OK, so 1) A back-light would be counter USP. It's paper, so use a desk lamp (LED backlight's just going to stop you sleeping anyway). Also, imagine how much shorter the battery's life would be if it were backlit---they'd need to make it bigger! 2) Yeah, sync functionality and subscription seem to be an expensive programming afterthought. I think that's the main reason many will wait for better. 3) The missing element to this is a colour e-ink display. In 2023, that's in other devices and the price is pretty high for a B&W device that can't sync well or for free.

[@dnagel22]

You just saved me $300. Thank you!

[@AbAlsaif]

Thank you for this excellent review, really this is whan I need to know, I think the fare price for this tablet is not more than £100

[@YTBenZ]

I wasn't going to buy it and your review proved me right! Thank you.

[@saphone9758]

Really depends on your line of work. For academics, this is marvelous. Loved it