The experience of writing on the reMarkable is...remarkable. As a designer, I can comfortably say it’s the best tablet writing surface around. I got the tablet for my writing hobby, but I sketch and take notes all day at work, so I will be using the tablet for that purpose as well. No more printing out briefs and losing them. Whiteboard sketches can happen right in my reMarkable notebooks. It’s easy to scrap an idea and just start on another page.
I do feel there was a slight learning curve to get the remarkable set up with my ePubs and reMarkable account. But after one evening, I had worked through my challenges and feel at ease with how I can make this little guy a part of my life. The reMarkable FAQ section is a useful tool when just getting started.
The first night of drawing on the tablet I texted a friend that “I am in love with a Machine.” Doesn’t say much for my love life, but I really do like this thing.
It does exactly what I wanted it to do - take the place of my paper notebook and paper active folder. It has even become a nice conversation piece. The primary function is for work. Unfortunately I have to connect it to our guest wireless network. Our guest wireless network requires a username and password and by default diverts all new connections to a web browser which the reMarkable does not support. So - I connect via my cell phone hotspot. Any software updates coming to improve that? Other than those two items it is doing what I wanted and I am quite happy.
*Update: Like the fixes in the last update!!
The paper tablet works extremely well but it is very overpriced for the experience, the latency is phenomenal and the drawing and sketching is really well put. The tilt setting could use some work though it only picks it up from a certain point on the sides. Even though when it transitions from screens a line of black goes through, its really not that bad and eventually I kinda liked it. I wish it had a holder for the pen on the side though because I lost the pen about 3 times and if you don't find it then you have to buy another. The reading aspect is not so great, I wish you could easily full screen and maybe be able to pinch to zoom. Overall I would not recommend it, it is an amazing tablet (that does sound and feel like paper but only on the pen) but it is a little overpriced. If it were 300$ then yes I would recommend. still glad I bought it because its great for drawing and note taking but I do NOT recommend.
I have been very curious about the reMarkable tablet for quite some time now. As a Telecommunications Engineer living in the Bay Area, my obsession with electronic devices is way beyond the average person. Therefore, I have had a few Kindles, I have had a few iPads, and I read and write (this review included) most of my stuff on my MacBook. However, there has always been one thing I have never been able to upgrade to the digital world; my journal.
There has always been multiple reasons for not to change my journal: Amazon has great readers, but they are just that; readers. E-ink is far superior to a glossy screen like the iPad or iPhone in the sun, but e-ink has its limitations as well. The major one for me is that it is "slow", it lags behind when I change pages on my Kindle for a little while (half a second or so). This alone has made it impossible for me to think about the Kindle as something to draw and scribble on.
The iPad has apps that allows you to do this, but it still is an iPad you can draw on. It does not have the right "paper feel" when writing on it, and therefore it was never an option for me. I simply didn't like it.
Then there is the reMarkable tablet. It is expensive, it looks fantastic and it claims to have solved the e-ink lag i mentioned above. Since it was so expensive, it took the risk-averse gadget lover inside me a little time before I decided to give it a try. As you can see from the pictures, the company values design highly. Simplicity and elegance go hand in hand. Everything is beautiful, from opening the package it feels like a product Apple could have made. Looking at the tablet, and powering it on made me smile. The layout is intuitive and easy to understand. Then I tried to scribble on it, and I was sold. I absolutely love my reMarkable tablet! I have used it for only a week so far, so I find new features every day. So far my absolute favorite is to upload a PDF document, and make notes to it. I am eager to find out more, and I can finally say that my journal will retire from now on!
As someone who takes reams of notes for my job (and a couple of hobbies), I wanted a device that didn't continually encourage excess tree murder.
The reMarkable has some idiosyncratic moments (as one would expect from any 1st gen device), but is truly cutting edge with what I care about most: writing and sketching. If tactile feel, accuracy of input, and lack of lag matter to you, this is far and away the best device out there.
Feature Product
- reMarkable - The Paper Tablet - 10.3" Digital Notepad E-Reader
Description
The reMarkable paper tablet - a digital device for writing, reading & sketching that feels like paper.
Here to replace your notebooks, printouts and documents. A groundbreaking device that changes how people work.
No other tablet in the world gives you an experience so close to paper as reMarkable.
Super low latency, 226 DPI CANVAS display. You've never experienced anything like the CANVAS display.
I'm not a tech person so I don't agree with most of the critiques of this thing talking about it "not being compatible" with certain softwares bla bla who cares. I use it for work to show clients an idea of something to build for them as I am a builder. What I find very puzzling is there is not a simple function to draw a straight line. Why not be able to make two dots and then the tablet make a straight line between them. It would QUADROUPLE its usefulness. I end up using a ruler on top of it which fells dumb. For the love of god, give us a software update where so we can draw straight lines quickly.
I really like it.
This device produces by far the best digital note-taking experience I have ever had (and I've tried multiple devices from iPads to Surfaces and Galaxys too). Writing on it feels very much like paper, there is minimal lag with the pen input, and the UI is simple and intuitive. It is also surprisingly lightweight. Upon receipt of the device it updated to software version 1.5.0.3 which may explain why I have not encountered errors other have reported in the past, it appears reMarkable stands behind there product via frequent and meaningful software updates. I bought this for note-taking (as my job has resulted in countless disorganized spiralbound notebooks.. this replaces those) and doodling (just for fun). It earns my praise for those purposes. Those who I have showed my reMarkable to have been consistently impressed and jealous. I have not used it much for PDFs or ebooks however have loaded up documents and the process is seamless and also intuitive with the companion PC and Android (or iOS) applications.
It's expansive, yes. Very much so actually. I bought this with a deal which bright the price down to $500. I still think that's expensive even at that discounted price point. But honestly, I do think it's worth it- to me at least; to have all my notebooks in one place and know they're backed up to an account I can easily access from any device is of great value to me.
I highly recommend this device!
When this first arrived it felt basic simple minimalistic nothing extraordinary about the build quality and I was thinking I'm glad I have 30 days to check it out. After understanding the features and installing the update which is significant compared to the configuration as shipped, I started using it. I decided to set aside my yellow legal pads and use nothing but the reMarkable for an entire week.
After one week I am very pleased with it and believe it will help me stay more organized and able to locate notes from weeks and days ago. I am looking forward to not having to flip page after page book after book to locate a phone number or notes I suddenly need.
The one thing I hope is implemented soon is being able to save the text file created after converting handwritten notes to text. This would make the search function more useful. Right now you are limited to only sending as an email. I'm not sure what the technical hurdle might be as it seems like it should be simple to save the text of the converted note.
While it has only been a week, at this point it is a tool I plan on keeping and hope it continues to evolve and improve while remaining true to the most authentic digital paper experience I have come acros thus far.
I like the product to my expectation. However, there are some areas that I wish available such as keyboard and display option/capability for multi-languages, setting (changing) a default template for notes, go-to-page option in PDF reader and option to connect to Google Drive.
I got this tablet to draw wireframes and diagrams in my job as a software designer. I was looking for a device where I could do my professional work, but also keep my personal notes separate. It feels great to finally have a clear demarkation between private stuff and business stuff. Before, I would’ve had to carry two notebooks, or just mix work and personal in a single book. Neither were good options, so I’m really happy to have found a tool that works for me. The fact that all my work is backed up via wifi also gives me piece of mind.
OK, here are a few other things I liked:
– Offers a little more drawing space than a moleskine, which I feel is about right for what I do.
– Surprisingly responsive when drawing
– Resolution works well for my style of drawing. Could it be better? Sure, but I’m happy with it as it is.
– Device is sleek and light, but stays put on a table surface, so I have stability when I draw .
– UI is easy to navigate. Having two big buttons to change pages is great.
– Had no trouble syncing with the desktop software. (Or connecting to wifi).
– Copy/pasting drawings is great when I’m making UI flows where there are many repeating elements.
Haven’t tried the handwriting-to-text transcription yet, since I mostly draw with the device, but that’s a very neat addition. When you can have searchable notes, I’ll be able to quickly find specific drawings. A huge step up from a paper notebook.
The price tag might feel excessive to some people, but I’m doing so much drawing in my personal and professional life that it makes sense to invest in the right tools.
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