[Test & Review] reMarkable 2, the Tablet that Mimics Paper

Contrary to what you might think, I’m much more of a gadget person than JB. It’s often me who buys things if I think the new technology is cool, and if it can save us work time. However, I’m far from being an early adopter. I often wait for the 2nd, 3rd versions… before making up my mind.

Recently, I discovered reMarkable 2, the tablet that lets you take notes, but with a feel similar to paper. It’s very popular among engineers and managers. It took me a day to think it over. I bought it for JB. JB loves taking notes. He tried doing it on a regular tablet (iPad) but the touch isn’t the same, so he quickly gave up on the idea.

The advantage of a tablet like reMarkable 2 is the paper-like feel, which is very pleasant, combined with a whole host of features that paper notebooks don’t allow.

This post is not NOT sponsored, it will be long, so getarea coffee/tea ready

reMarkable 2, what is it?

reMarkable 2 is an electronic ink tablet (e-ink) that allows you to take notes, draw… but with a feel similar to paper. It’s also an e-reader, with the added feature ofannotating documents.

Dimensions

It’s the thinnest tablet in the world (4.7mm!), with a primary use: taking notes with a pen (battery-free).

Why does a tablet need to be this thin?

So that writing feels comfortable. If your hand has to rest on a surface that’s too thick all day, you risk wrist pain. But 4.7 mm is the thickness of 49 sheets of paper. Like a small notepad.

• It measures 188.0 x 246.0 x 4.7 mm
• Note that an A4 sheet of paper is 210 x 297 mm
• the iPad 6 is 174.1 x 250.6 x 7.5mm

So, reMarkable 2 is slightly wider than an iPad, smaller than an A4 sheet, but thinner than any tablet or smartphone.

I think NOTHING, absolutely NOTHING, prepares us for such thinness. It’s UNPRECEDENTED!

The look is so futuristic that we felt like we were in Minority Report with Tom Cruise. I bought it for JB but I ended up keeping it for myself because this tablet has awakened my inner geek, I can’t help it. Sorry JB.

Update September 2021: we’re fighting over it to use it, so it’s decided, JB will have his own tablet too 😀

the reMarkable 2 would have its place in an Apple Storebut it has the advantage of being sufficiently open and customizable (Linux system) to appeal hugely to geeks.

From left to right: iPhone 6s, Kindle 10th, reMarkable 2

I shared this photo on Facebook. People didn’t immediately realize I had a tablet in my hand 😀

The Specs

Dimensions	187 x 246 x 4.7 mm
Weight	403.5g (+20g with the stylus)
RAM	1 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM
Storage	8 GB (but in reality, it’s 6.41GB usable, excluding software) no way to insert a micro-SD card
Screen	10.3” monochrome (no colors) Resolution: 1872 x 1404 px (226 DPI) Technology: E Ink Carta (partially)
Stylus (sold separately)	No battery, no power source 4096 levels of sensitivity
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 2.4GHz and 5GHz USB-C port for faster charging
Battery	Rechargeable battery (Li-ion) Charging via USB-C 3000 mAh
OS	Codex (Linux)
Supported documents	PDF, ePUB
Other	Menu only in English No light Apps available for MacOS, Windows 10, iOS and Android

The Feel

The surface is slightly rough, which actually allows for writing “like on paper”. Some iPad users have applied a rough sticker to their screen to imitate this sensation, but it’s not enough…

The tips of reMarkable’s official stylus have been designed so that the tips scratch the screen in the same way a pencil does on paper. Obviously, the screen is stronger than the tips, so the stylus won’t scratch the screen. The texture of the screen, the hardness of the tips… all of this took years of work at reMarkable to find THE perfect combination.

The Writing

Because the strength of reMarkable is that the user doesn’t have to learn to write or draw on a screen, nor adapt their writing for the tablet.

Let me explain: when you write on a tablet, whether it’s a graphics tablet or directly on the iPad, the gestures are a bit different from the ones you’d use with a ballpoint pen. Try signing with a stylus on an iPad, your signature will look a bit shaky, unlike your signature on paper. This learning curve can be short or long depending on the person, but for artists who need to replicate exactly the same style, or busy people who don’t want to have to learn to write differently on a tablet, reMarkable is a magical solution.

Writing on reMarkable feels a lot like writing on real paper.

Turn the sound on! And be forgiving of my handwriting. It’s not easy to film and write at the same time. A friend saw me writing on the reMarkable 2 and he finds the sound amazing, he doesn’t get that pen-scratching-on-paper sound with his iPad Pro.

This is possible thanks to the latency between the moment the stylus touches the screen and the moment the writing appears on the screen. The screen is so responsive that the difference is measured in microseconds (21ms to be precise, the best result on the market). Thus, the brain really equates the experience to writing on paper = short latency + writing that doesn’t change + the nice little sound. I don’t know if I made myself clear, but that’s my take on it.

UPDATE OCTOBER 12, 2021: Since October 12, 2021, some advanced features have become paid, meaning you need to subscribe to a plan to access them. I’ll point that out each time.

Test: text converted to PDF and typed text (feature only available to subscribers)

What it looks like when you export this writing to PDF later. The highlighter turns yellow.

And here’s the same text converted to typed text. You can see there are two typos, but it’s already impressive given the missing strokes on some letters. Personally, it’s not a feature I use often because I type much faster than I write, but if you don’t type fast, buy the tablet right away hahaha.

Here’s another example of “convert to text”. My handwriting is even worse because I wrote it on the plane. Here’s what’s displayed on the screen, the converted text on the reMarkable, and the converted text sent by email. You can click on each image to zoom in.

Since October 12, 2021, this feature is only available to Connect subscribers

The features I like the most

I’ve already listed here the 26 reMarkable 2 features to know, plus the user manual translated into French and annotated by me. Note: if you share this document, cite the source, it’s the least you can do!!!!

Among these 24 features, I particularly like:

• having templates : I never write straight, so having lines to write on is very nice. There are checklist templates, planners, music sheets…

• the ability to underline and write directly on a PDF/ePUB: with my Kindle, I can underline with my finger, but I like the feeling of underlining with a pen, adding notes, like with a real book. JB uses it to sign contracts or fill out administrative forms.
• set a password so the device can only be used by me. I’m not paranoid, but I’ve already had a smartphone stolen (without a password). Since then, I put passwords everywhere.
• the use of layers and lasso selections. I tend to overflow boxes when I write. On a paper notebook, that’s problematic, because a table that needs to fit on one page often spills onto the second page. With the reMarkable, if I overflow, no problem. I select the layer or piece of text and resize it so it fits within a page. With layers, I can show and hide certain content (e.g., the French translation, to memorize a list of Spanish words).
• with a paper notebook, notes on the same subject don’t follow each other. I have several clients and the same client might be on page 3, 4, then page 30. It’s hard to find notes from a previous call. With a tablet like the reMarkable, notes can be organized by client, by project… you can add extra pages indefinitely, reorganize your notes, which isn’t the case with a paper notebook.
• they have palm rejection, meaning you can rest your hand on the screen to write without leaving any marks.
• the eraser of the Marker Plus pen is really good. It looks like a real pencil eraser, in the sense that the stroke is a bit blurry then disappears completely, just like a real eraser. The attention to detail is extraordinary. It’s also very responsive, so you don’t need to press too hard either.
• the Share Screen mode on the desktop app (to do live streams or record a video of what you write/draw on the reMarkable). It’s not super responsive, it’s become super responsive since update 2.9 (I’m on Windows). (feature only available to Connect subscribers)
• the ability to convert handwriting to typed text (feature only available to Connect subscribers)
• The official markers have the advantage of being magnetic, so they can be “stored” on the right side thanks to the magnet.

For the super geeks, there is an unofficial API available to interact with the reMarkable Cloud. I find that this tablet brings out the geek in us. You also have several hacks available since the system is based on Linux. Here is the corresponding GitHub. But be careful: with each update, reMarkable removes all your hacks, so make regular backups. Users seem to appreciate ddvk’s hacks. I looked at the screenshots and find that the interface after the hack is too busy, not minimalist enough.

My main uses

• Taking notes and preparing for client calls. I organize my notes by client and by project. This allows me to quickly review before each call where we left off last time and make a mini plan of points to cover during the call.
• Learning : I’m currently learning astrologyIt’s a complex subject with tons of new knowledge. It’s hard to take notes on the computer because you need to use many symbols. I read my books on Kindle, I listen to podcasts on my smartphone and take notes on the reMarkable 2. Since I’m reading several books on the subject and each book offers a different perspective, I like being able to resize my old notes to add extra information on the same page.
• Learning languages:
  • Even though I learn well on my smartphone, I sometimes find that I need to write things out several times to better memorize new words. So the tablet is just for expanding my vocabulary. I create two columns: one in Spanish and one in French. To practice, I hide the content of one column and write the translation in a third column. Then I show the hidden column to compare the results.
  • I’ve also found e-books where you have to do grammar exercises by writing directly in the books.
• Drawing my travel itinerary.I use Google Maps to create itineraries, but I find it’s not always legible. I take a screenshot of Google Maps, then export (print) it as a PDF. I use the reMarkable to draw on top (I can’t draw, that’s why I need the Google Maps layer to draw on). I hide the PDF content or copy-paste my drawing into a notebook and voilà, it looks like I drew it myself. Too cool! Here’s an example:

• Planning my travel itinerary : before, I did it on Excel, but it’s more visual with a planner you can scribble on.
  • A reader (Hervé Marchal) generously shared his Excel file with us for creating school planners here (Excel file). To use it, just enter the date of the first Monday of week 35 and it will automatically update all tabs. Then just zoom to 70%, print it as a PDF (select the entire workbook) and transfer that PDF to your reMarkable. You can use it for free (but not sell it). Here’s an example in PDF format: https://ddfpt-web.fr/agenda-2021-2022.pdf Thank you for your generosity, Hervé!
  • I created a simple calendar for 2022 myself. The PDF file can be downloaded here. You can use it for free (but not sell it). If you share this template anywhere (on Facebook for example), please credit me as the source.

• Creating SVG cut files for my Cricut : the exported files are in SVG format and it’s so much more convenient than investing in a graphics tablet. I’ll show you how to do it here, it’s super easy
• Creating animations for my YouTube videos : thanks to Screen Share, I can record the screen. This allows me to have nice animations for my videos in minutes. (feature available only to subscribers Connect)
• Reading PDFs that don’t convert well to epub or azw (i.e., that don’t read well on Kindle). This is the case for certain magazines and e-books (Le Routard, for example). The layout doesn’t allow them to be converted to be readable on a small screen like the Kindle. The reMarkable’s size allows, precisely, for better reading of these files because the screen is larger and you can zoom with your fingers. You can also switch to landscape mode for better reading.
• Re-reading documents : I’m currently participating in a project to digitize rare or old books. The file is created by OCR on the computer. But for proofreading & correction, I see errors better on the reMarkable. It’s super practical!
• JB loves reading on his reMarkable 2. He reads a lot of magazines and newspapers : the Kindle is too small for that, and the iPad is too hard on the eyes, so JB is delighted with the size, weight, and his eyes thank the reMarkable 2. We’ve even made book summaries for you on Instagram. Since buying the reMarkable 2, I read 30 books a year instead of 10-15.
• You can convert articles (web pages) via a Chrome extension and send them to the reMarkable cloud. You can then sync the tablet to retrieve them. OMG, I didn’t do that often on the Kindle because it’s not ideal for reading technical documentation, but on the reMarkable, I sent myself technical doc (30 pages of specs and step-by-step) to better read on the reMarkable 2 and it’s absolutely fantastic!
  • Note this: the “read on reMarkable” extension and install it on Chrome ASAP! You can send content in plain text mode (PDF without images) or full mode (PDF with images, right-click on the extension’s image). Users of other e-ink devices are so jealous because only the reMarkable has it!
  • There are also extensions for PowerPoint and Word, free of charge

Note: you can see that I rarely use the reMarkable for reading (unlike JB).
(1) I already had a Kindle before buying the reMarkable, so I really have no motivation to migrate all my ebooks to the reMarkable.
(2) I have very small hands and the Kindle is lighter for me (because it’s plastic). I only use the reMarkable on a table.
(3) I regularly fall asleep over a book, so it’s better for me to read on a Kindle, that way I can mistreat it and drop it (out of bed) without it breaking in two. The reMarkable 2, by comparison, is still a tech gem that you can’t just leave lying around anywhere.
If you like gear that’s indestructible, the reMarkable 1 is made of plastic and is sturdier though. But hey, that’s a totally personal reason. I’m a killer of computers and phones. They regularly fall with me, or I accidentally sit on them (oops). JB won’t even let me use his iPad 😀

Update in May 2021, after 2 months: The Kindle was resold 😀 I’ll explain why here

Other uses

• Work students scientists particularly appreciate this tablet because they can fit a triple integral on a single line by resizing their notes.
• Those who have to teach their kids during the round-the-world trip or during lockdown (good luck!) will love this tablet. It won’t hurt their eyes. For robustness and weight, I’d recommend a reMarkable 1 for kids. Kids can’t go on the internet with this tablet and can only study. Ha ha ha! (evil laugh) Careful, I can’t imagine the reMarkable 2 in a backpacker’s bag, it’ll break in two on the first day, go for the more robust reMarkable 1!!
• Work professors teaching remotely will love the Screen Share because they can write and share what they write live (feature available only to subscribers Connect)
• Lots of positive feedback from lawyers too, as they say some judges prefer to see them taking notes with a pen rather than seeing them with a laptop and hearing them typing loudly on the keyboard.
• For salespeople : some contracts are signed on the spot. Hand them your reMarkable 2. Not only will they be delighted to sign, but signing on such a futuristic device makes the bill go down better 😉
• Work writers who don’t type fast will appreciate the tablet. They can write by hand then convert (and save) to typed text directly on the tablet. They can correct the text on the tablet via the small virtual keyboard (in French) or correct on the computer (via the free reMarkable software). The “handwriting to text” is powerful and accurate. I’ve tried doing handwriting to text via apps (pen to text) or software (pdf element, abby) or tools (Google Drive) but they can’t read my writing. The reMarkable 2 is the only one that can read it properly (feature available only to subscribers Connect)
• For reading and annotating recipes or instructions, it’s great too. It’s very trendy among knitters, for example, to display a knitting tutorial and keep track of rows/stitches. Sewing tutorials are easy to follow thanks to reMarkable. You’ll find plenty of examples of DIY pros using it on Instagram.
• For developers : drawing simple database schemas.
• I no longer have a piano, but if I still did, I would have used the reMarkable to annotate sheet music. And create my own sheet music too.
• those who need special templates can create their own custom PDFs with links to each page of the document. I really like French ruled paper (Seyes), so I created my own document (you can download my PDF template here, freebie!). If you share this template anywhere, please credit me as the source.

• Since version 2.12, you can easily add blank pages to PDFs. I’ll let you find uses and tips to make the most of this feature, it’s too long to explain here.
• You can add custom bookmarks a bit everywhere (they call it “tag”). Personally, I mark all interesting pages, then I export them to a PDF file, which becomes my book summary (in ultra-lazy mode).

• Learning to write : especially for complex languages like Japanese, Thai, or Arabic. Many import these templates as PDFs and practice their characters by writing over them. Some also learn calligraphy this way (there’s also a template with lots of / / / for practicing calligraphy directly on the reMarkable).
• etc.

In short, this tablet is for anyone who loves to write and is tired of hoarding dozens or even hundreds of paper notebooks at home.
And for those who have to annotating documents, sign contracts, or fill out forms all day long and no longer want to print, sign, and scan them.

The battery

Despite its slim profile, since it’s an e-ink tablet, the battery lasts several days. If you also turn off Wi-Fi, it can last 2 weeks (with 2 hours of daily use). In reality, it lasts about 10 days for me because I need Wi-Fi to sync my notes from time to time, but that’s already perfect for someone like me who’s always running out of battery on all devices. For info, the charging port is USB-C. The cable is obviously included.

I recommend you keep and use the official cable because some users have reported longer charging times when using a non-official cable.

Careful, the power adapter is not included, only the cable. I recommend always charging via your computer (1.5A max) to preserve the battery. If you charge with too powerful a source, the battery may heat up, expand, and completely break the tablet’s screen.

More info about the battery and how to prolong it here. This is very very very important!

The limitations

These drawbacks have been pointed out by several users. It’s not an issue for someone working in web marketing like me. But if you’re a designer, illustrator, or university researcher, it might be a deal-breaker for you:

• Vietnamese is not a supported language (darn!). Vietnamese language support is a top request (no, I’m joking). But Arabic, Chinese, etc. are not supported (no text conversion possible).
• the interface remains in English for now. But it’s not complicated English. It’s not Chinese either, you know.
• symbols are not understood. The software cannot interpret a piece of sheet music or mathematical formulas and convert them properly.
• no colors because current technology doesn’t allow it. Color e-ink is still too dark, so they might as well make a nice product but in black and white. If you need colors, get an iPad, what do you want me to say? You don’t buy a black-and-white TV and expect to see color. (update: you can get colors with the new tablet reMarkable Paper Pro)
• no LED light. At the same time, you can’t expect a multi-week battery + light + a 4.7mm thickness. Even though my Kindle has 4 LEDs, I prefer turning on an external lamp to read because it’s better for my eyes. Having LED lights would thicken the screen and you’d feel like writing on glass. It’s a deliberate choice by the company, they’re not stupid, they just want that “paper” feel. Those who need external light can opt for this neck lamp (Amazon link, it has 3 light modes). (update: you can get lighting with the new tablet reMarkable Paper Pro and, as I predicted, you lose that “paper” feel)

• Text conversion: the converted text cannot be kept in PDF format on the tablet; you have to send it via email, like a regular email. There’s no layout formatting possible (bold, italics, etc.), you can only correct the text and skip lines. ==> with the 3.0 update, you can now save text directly to the tablet
• Sending via email: sending via email is done from a no-reply reMarkable email address. It doesn’t come from your email because technically, that’s not how it works (no IMAP support). So if you want to send a document to your client, and they’re too scatterbrained to understand “PS: You cannot reply to this email,” and they reply, you’ll never get the response. That’s why I send the document to myself first, then forward it to the person. It’s also why I rarely use the “send via email” feature to share with others. JB mainly uses it to send things to his personal Evernote email (for archiving), but that’s it.

• PDF & EPUB:
  • you can’t rotate the PDF/EPUB and read it in landscape mode (like on an e-reader, to zoom in). This is possible since version 3.0
  • you can’t export only the annotations pdf/epub or search through annotations (because annotations on pdf/epub can’t be converted into digital text). Annotations are like layers. There are several hacks to export only the annotations.
  • However, the “search” function on text within PDFs/EPUBs works really well
  • you can’t export highlighted text from PDF/EPUB. That doesn’t bother me because even though Kindle allows it, I’ve never exported highlighted text. I find that out of context, exported highlights on their own are useless because they’re incomprehensible. There’s an online tool for files under 4MB made by a fan; it works more or less, not perfect but it gets the job done.
  • no built-in dictionary
  • for some researchers, the size is too small (they’d have preferred A4), while reMarkable is 10.3 inches
  • you can’t open two files at once, e.g., open a pdf/epub and a notebook side by side. You have to manually switch between the two files, with two gestures (swipe down with two fingers, then tap on the other file).
  • internal links work on PDF (by tapping with your fingers) but not on ePUB. For EPUB, you only have access to the table of contents (if it exists) via “page overview”
  • you can’t take a screenshot of a part of a pdf and insert it into a notebook. Technically, it’s tricky: you’d have to convert that part of the pdf into strokes (notebooks record each stroke). Or they’d have to create some kind of hybrid document with a screenshot on one side and strokes (handwriting) on the other. If it’s to copy a diagram, for example, I personally draw over the pdf diagram and then copy it into my notebook.
  • Update 2.12: you can now move and copy PDF pages within the same PDF, add new blank pages to a PDF… it’s hard to explain in writing, so the only advice is: try it yourself

It’s a tablet for writing, so those who just want to read would be better off with a Kindle or Kobo.

Let’s continue with the limitations of the reMarkable 2:

• you can’t browse the internet (that’s more of a feature, helping you stay focused and not get distracted by anything other than reading and note-taking)
• three “colors” for the pen: black, white, and gray. After that, it’s the pen’s sensitivity that gives shades of black, but you can’t choose the exact shade of black/gray.
  • Update 2.11: you can now write in blue and red, but the colors only show on export because the screen is still black and white. See the display on screen vs. the export

• no vector drawing, but you can export notes as SVG and rework the layers later. Update: since version 3.17, you can draw basic shapes like rectangles, circles…
• you can’t print from the tablet, unless you have a printer with its own email address.
• can’t bookmark a page to easily find that specific note page (possible since update 2.9)
• Layers: as soon as you reopen a file, even invisible layers become visible again. Layer 1 is the default active layer (not the previously active layer from when you last opened the file). You can’t merge layers (you can merge layers, update 2.8), or select multiple layers to resize them at once. These issues mainly affect those who draw a lot.
• reMarkable 2 doesn’t learn to better interpret your handwriting over time. If it has trouble understanding certain letters, it always will. reMarkable 2 doesn’t base improvements on the corrections you make to converted text for future conversions. I don’t know if that’s a planned feature, but nothing has progressed in this area for 3 years.
• not many font choices for ePUB reading. You can import your own font via SSH, but at the expense of one of reMarkable 2’s default fonts, via SSH. Some users do this to read Chinese/Japanese/Arabic better… I personally find the new font (since update 2.6) Garamond sufficient for reading well on reMarkable 2. It looks great even for Vietnamese.
• A section for geeks who split hairs:
  • limited features without Third-party cloud services, like Dropbox, Google Drive. (feature available only to subscribers Connect) But that’s not a problem since reMarkable’s cloud works really well.
    • There’s no automatic synchronization Google Drive/Dropbox/OneDrive – reMarkable’s Cloud. The good news is you can add up to 5 Drive accounts. Regarding syncing notebooks to third-party clouds (Google / Dropbox): Anyway, notebooks or annotated documents are in .lines or .rm (proprietary extension), and each notebook generates a multitude of .rm files like this (layers, and other info), meaning that even if you could sync them in real time… you can’t open them in Google Drive; you have to use proprietary software to combine them, open them, and export as PDF (which brings you back to using reMarkable’s official software lol). Other e-ink devices with third-party cloud sync have exactly the same problem and have to save the same file in two formats (proprietary + PDF), but if the user makes a mistake and opens the non-editable PDF instead of the proprietary file, what do we do then? So it’s more complex than we thought. Again, reMarkable’s developers aren’t stupid, but they haven’t yet found the ideal solution for third-party clouds (they’re working on it, at least).
  • For Evernote, the feature of syncing sent documents manually to a personalized email is possible in Evernote (but paid). The advantage of using Evernote is that you can search handwritten notes. JB loves Evernote.
  • Sending documents by email directly from reMarkable is a feature available only to subscribers Connect
  • not possible to retrieve easily , and in bulk the files with a simple USB-C cable.
    • you have to go through reMarkable’s cloud (using many official apps from reMarkable, available for computer & smartphones)
    • For those who don’t want to use the cloud, for privacy reasons for example, there’s a way to properly retrieve all your files via the USB-C cable, without an internet connection, using third-party software (but I can’t guarantee the quality of such software); or one file at a time via the web interface
    • I’m not really against not being able to grab files directly via the cable. As I told you, I’ve had a smartphone stolen before and I’m becoming sensitive about protecting my data. If someone steals my reMarkable one day, they won’t be able to turn it on (because it’s password-protected). If they plug the tablet into a computer, they won’t be able to use the files as-is without certain access.
    • if I have a friend who has a reMarkable, I can’t hand them a handwritten notebook that’s editable via USB stick.
    • however, it is possible to drag & drop PDF and EPUB files via the web interface
  • no Kindle on reMarkable. That’s normal; reMarkable isn’t on Android, so you can’t download the Android Kindle app. Even on Android e-ink devices, the Kindle app is a [pain] pain in the ass because it wasn’t designed for e-ink, but for smartphones. There are many solutions to remove DRM from books bought on Kindle, then convert them to EPUB to transfer and read on reMarkable. E-ink devices that have direct access to the Kindle app don’t allow annotating and exporting books bought on Kindle either, because of DRM. Likewise, no tablet can directly annotate Kobo books except Kobo. In short, the more you dig, the more you realize the obvious technical problems that other e-ink devices also can’t overcome. There are software tools to convert books bought on Kindle, Kobo, or Google Play to PDF and EPUB for reading on reMarkable (see my tutorial). Again, reMarkable’s developers aren’t stupid.
• Problem solved: unresponsive customer service: that was when they were overwhelmed with requests. In April and September 2021, I wrote to them with a simple question and they replied within one business day. Contact support via the form, not by email.
• Problem solved: delivery times of several months: that was back in 2020. Now, delivery times are much faster.

For non-techies, the reMarkable cloud works very very well, it’s hosted on Google (The reMarkable cloud service is hosted on Google’s Cloud Platform and stored in Europe). Just download the various official apps provided by reMarkable, and the question doesn’t even come up. The same file (notebook, PDF, EPUB) will be available on all your devices within seconds.

Since October 12, 2021: if you’re not subscribed to their service Connect any file not opened for 50 days will no longer sync with the cloud. In that case, duplicate the document on the tablet, and the copy will sync again. Easy!

JB loves dragging and dropping his contract onto the cloud, signing it on reMarkable, and grabbing the PDF (signed contract) directly on his computer to send it. No more printing/scanner needed.

What are competitors doing?

Careful, when comparing specs, many internet users are drawn to competing products:

• Kindle Scribe (Amazon link) is a serious contender. Kindle’s advantage is that it has Kindle-exclusive features that no Android tablet can have. But then again, based on reviews, annotation is far from polished and limited on Kindle books, and the writing feel still doesn’t match reMarkable. However, if you’re deeply tied to the Amazon ecosystem and don’t write that much, it’s a serious option worth considering.
• Onyx Boox Note Air (Amazon linkand Onyx Boox Note Air 2 (Amazon link): It has more interesting features for the e-reader side. It’s a real Android tablet, so you can install whatever app you want. I chatted with someone who tested it for several weeks, and they warned me about this product , saying it strains the eyes after a few weeks of reading. Their friend, who bought the same device, had the same issue. Also, users have reported some data privacy issues and hidden apps doing sketchy things. I have no stake in any company, I’m just warning you.
• The Boox Nova Air (7″8, Amazon link) is a near replica of the reMarkable 2 in a smaller size. The Chinese have copied/pasted the premium design of the reMarkable 2, adding a ton of features and more than decent latency (but still not as good as reMarkable 2). Users don’t like the stylus without an eraser. The tablet is too small for PDFs but too big just for reading. And there’s always the same issue of the screen straining eyes after a few weeks. Just hang around Vietnamese groups and you’ll see a ton of Boox Nova Airs bought and immediately resold.
• The Supernote A5X is the closest competitor to reMarkable 2, but the latency isn’t on par with reMarkable 2, and the screen sinks a bit when writing, like writing on a magazine. Many like this tablet but also say they can’t be as creative on the A5X as on the reMarkable 2. The minimalist and elegant interface of reMarkable 2 allows for better focus on content and creativity; you’re not there to do layout, but to write. Handwritten text conversion doesn’t support French yet.
• Regarding Android tablets: With an Android system where you can install tons of apps, the internal memory of Boox and Supernote quickly fills up. Whereas with reMarkable, there are two of us sharing a single tablet, and we’re still only at 3GB, despite hundreds of ebooks.
• There’s also Kobo Elipsa (Kobo link) but no one is blown away by this writing experience after testing the reMarkable 2: too much latency and a screen that’s too thick, it doesn’t feel like paper. It’s excellent for those who just want to annotate files, not for filling entire notebooks.
  • In short, as soon as an eink offers built-in lighting, you know there’s going to be a slight gap between the stylus and the ink => glass effect. Adding light to an eink means prioritizing the reader functionality over writing, which is why reMarkable doesn’t have built-in light.
• iPad : excuse me but if you put an iPad and a reMarkable 2 side by side and compare the specs, I have nothing left to tell you ahahah What are you doing here? What do you want? What are you reading? Please close this page and buy an iPad (here, I’ll give you the Amazon link to make your purchase easier)! Thanks for reading this far, goodbye!

Anyway, the reMarkable 2 is in a league of its own and a leader in its small niche because it’s the only tablet designed to replace notepads. The others are e-readers, designed to replace books (and annotations on books are just a bonus). Some are even designed to replace the iPad.

Some thoughts

I’d like to point out that this is a tablet developed by a Norwegian startup. It’s not an iPad, so sure, it can be frustrating not to have very advanced features, but the tablet’s main function is to write and think without being distracted by thousands of notifications. It’s first and foremost a notepad, better.

Having worked for another Norwegian company for a year, I can say that Norwegian engineers and developers are super competent, but they like to move at a cautious pace. Norwegians don’t have the same mentality as Americans; they like to offer niche products because they know they won’t have the means to become a second Apple anyway.

From what I understand, they prefer to spend time and money on hardware, to create a writing experience, like on paper, out of the ordinary (no competitor comes close to the reMarkable 2 right now, not even the reMarkable 1). The texture of the screen & the tips took them 2 years ! All that combined with the best latency on the market, to completely stand out from the others at least in this niche to grab market share. Then, when they have more money and time, they’ll improve the softwarepart, which is 10 times easier.

If we dwell a bit on this 21ms latency level, quite remarkable, for our brain to start associating it with real paper (the ink appears 21ms after the stylus movement), even though reMarkable hasn’t given much explanation about it, pros in the field tell us that to achieve such a level, you need a hyper-powerful predictive model: based on speed and stylus pressure, the system must “guess” the next move, anticipate the gesture to be ultra-responsive. Of course, the system doesn’t write for us. Even iPad Pro fanboys, after trying the reMarkable 2, find this latency remarkable.

Thus, all that precious development time is spent on improving latency. When the iPhone came out, everyone complained about its battery that barely lasted a day, while Nokia and co. were racing to make phones with batteries that last 10 years. Result: in 2021, who still uses Nokia? Nobody

I remember pestering my manager at my former Norwegian company, comparing what Apple was doing to what we were doing, and my manager would always reply: “my dear, we are not Apple.” Besides, years later, that company fired its founder, tried to follow Apple’s path, and they lost a lot of market share. So, my manager was right: the key is to find your niche.

The Norwegians at reMarkable have chosen a different goal and niche from the competitors.

It’s no wonder that reMarkable 2 is considered by Time Magazine as one of the 100 innovations of 2020 that will change our lives.

After reading the specs and feedback on recent updates, I can tell you that each update is a great success. There’s only one or two improvements each time, but it doesn’t bug out, and every additional feature is greatly appreciated. That says a lot about the developers at reMarkable. They’re not lazy or incompetent, they just have other priorities. The updates they’ve rolled out over the past year are top-notch and bring an unrivaled user experience without unnecessarily burdening the tablet.

What I really like is that they’re still pushing updates for the reMarkable 1, which means early adopters won’t be abandoned overnight. When they release the reMarkable 3, we won’t ditch the reMarkable 2 because of software, but because of hardware.

Don’t compare specs! We don’t use most features anyway. Do you use absolutely every feature on your phone? Or on your Kindle ? If I listed all the hidden features of your own phone, you’d fall off your chair. What features do YOU want?

It’s important to know your expectations and usage first. The reMarkable 2 is for people who want a writing experience on a paper notebook, but better.

Subscription

Since October 12, 2021, reMarkable offers 3 choices to users who buy a reMarkable 2 after October 12, 2021 (learn more here).

With any purchase of the new tablet, you get Connect free for a year, you just have to remember to cancel Connect before the year is up, that’s all.

• No plan (no subscription 0€/month):
  • You can use the basic features and sync documents with the cloud.
  • You can write, read, annotate documents, add books, documents (pdf, epub) to your tablet, have layers, access documents via the cloud, official apps, etc.
  • However, any document not opened for 50 days will no longer be synced with the cloud and will only be available on the tablet.
  • To export that document, you can plug the tablet in via USB and grab it by going to the web interface: 10.11.99.1. Anyway, if you haven’t opened a file in 50 days, you probably don’t need it. The trick to keep that same document synced is to duplicate it; reMarkable will sync the copy as it’s a new document.
  • Documents opened regularly will stay synced with the cloud, no problem, no restrictions
  • In short, if you don’t need advanced features, you can clearly get by without any subscription.
• Connect (2.99€/month): in case you need more advanced features
  • Unlimited cloud storage (meaning any document not opened for 50 days will still sync with the cloud)
  • Access to Google Drive & Dropbox ==> this feature will be free in the next update
  • Convert handwritten text to typed text (handwriting to text) ==> this feature will be free in the next update
  • Screen Share: share the reMarkable 2 screen live ==> this feature will be free in the next update
  • Send documents via email ==> this feature will be free in the next update
  • 100 days to change your mind and return the tablet
  • 3-year warranty

Users who purchased BEFORE October 12 get the Connect subscription for free (because they paid more for the tablet)

Update September 2022: they listened to user feedback and will soon integrate basic features into the “no plan” offer and only very niche features very niche in Connect. The price of Connect drops to €2.99/month. It’s still the cheapest 10.3-inch tablet on the market.

Price

That’s where the problem lies. Contrary to what the photos on the internet suggest, you have to buy accessories. The tablet is delivered bare, without a stylus, without a protective case. And now, the most interesting features are only available to subscribers.

We are used to very competitive prices, thanks to the economies of scale of brands that produce large volumes. But in the case of a startup like reMarkable, development and production costs have to be spread over a smaller volume of products. I believe reMarkable only sold 100,000 units in 2020 vs. 56 million iPads! And reMarkable isn’t even the most expensive on the market!

To get a reMarkable 2, you have to pay:

• €349 for the bare tablet. It’s the cheapest 10.3-inch e-ink on the market!

When it was released, the reMarkable 1 was sold for $600, so getting the reMarkable 2, with twice the performance latency, at a lower price, already helps soften the blow.

• Stylus (includes 10 extra tips):
  • €59 for the simple Marker model, without eraser => this model is too simple. You can find cheaper and better on Amazon. Those who opted for this model really regret not upgrading to the Marker Plus because the eraser makes a huge difference.
  • €129 for the Marker Plus with eraser => I opted for this model and I absolutely love it.
    • But you can also find an equivalent stylus, half the price, not as good though, if your budget really doesn’t allow it (but you’ll regret it)
    • The Marker Plus is like the reMarkable 2. We thought we didn’t really need it because other equivalent machines/features exist for less, but once you have it in your hands, you understand why it’s essential. It’s the only stylus of its kind that is magnetic and has such a well-designed eraser. The magnetic stylus allows you to attach it effortlessly to the tablet. It’s impossible to find an exact copy of this stylus elsewhere.

I’ll point you to equivalent styluses (not as good) but cheaper below as a backup. However, reMarkable tips have been designed to give the sensation of writing on paper, so you can buy a non-official stylus but using official tips.

The stylus automatically comes with 10 tips. According to the official website, each tip lasts between 3 and 7 weeks. This is due to the screen’s grain, which is there to create the feeling of writing on paper. But the screen is harder than the tips (so the tips don’t scratch it), and the tips wear out over time.

The brand tells us how to change the tips. That little plastic piece is so clever!

Based on feedback online, if you don’t press down like a maniac, each tip can last up to two months. When the tip becomes like a “mushroom,” it’s recommended to use a nail file or a cutter to restore its original shape. If you don’t draw, I recommend the “Fineliner Medium” which damages the tip little. The “Pencil” or felt mode damages it a lot. Note: Mine is still in great shape after 3 months. I changed it after 4 months

Additional tips cost €14 for 9 units and €39 for 25 units on the official website (+€5 shipping, delivery after 5 business days via DHL – even though it says 18 days, they actually arrive in 5 days).

Personally, I really like the weight of the Marker Plus but I wish it were a bit thicker (I’m used to using fountain pens or felt-tip pens, that’s why). So I bought a small silicone grip (which doesn’t attract dust) to make writing even more comfortable. €7 on Amazon (link) With this silicone grip, the stylus can still be attached (slightly) via magnets to the tablet. Since I’m not careful with anything, I’ve dropped the Marker Plus several times and this silicone grip has absorbed the shock and my Marker Plus is as good as new hehehe

• .Case : I don’t recommend buying the cases official. You can find much cheaper and better made ones for €16 on Amazon
  • Official simple case: €79
  • Official magnetic case: €119 to €149 (synthetic vs. leather)

The €79 folio is clearly overpriced and there are plenty of cases like this on the internet, it only protects against dust and that’s it. If you’re into DIY, push open the door of a craft store and in a few minutes you’ll have what you need to make the same thing for much less.

Work other magnetic folios in polymer or leather (between €119 and €149) are well designed, perfectly adapted, but personally I still find them too expensive for what they are. They don’t protect the corners, which is the part that worries me the most because in case of a fall, it’s the corners that will suffer first.

If you absolutely want this magnetic folio, don’t buy the official version, know that on Amazon, you can find the same thing for €36. The advantage of this magnetic case is that you can remove the reMarkable 2 at any time to use it “naked”, for example when reading on the couch or in bed, it will be lighter than always dragging it around with a case. You can also buy the “pen holder” that goes with it, because the stylus tends to wander off during transport.

Personally, I opted for another protector, even cheaper at €18

The set I recommend

The set I recommend	Price
reMarkable 2 (naked tablet)	349€
Marker Plus (with eraser, including the 10 tips)	129€
Amazon case	16€
Referral offer (ask for the referral link here)	-40€
1 year free Connect (cancel anytime)	0€
TOTAL	454€

Attention, this site is not a promo code site, so to ask for a referral link, join this Facebook group and send a message to the admin. Note that this group has nothing to do with me, I have nothing to do with this group, I’m sharing it out of kindness. Don’t ask me about referrals, I don’t want to know, I don’t get anything out of it, my site is not a promo code site, I repeat!

You can pay even less by opting for a stylus with an equivalent eraser ($44 or 36€ shipping included from the US) at Mobiscribe (use code CART10, I don’t get any commission from this code!), but by buying reMarkable 2 nibs (14€). This isn’t the option I recommend because the Marker Plus, the official stylus, is really worth its price. But to each their own budget (even though I still think it’s stupid to buy a Rolls Royce and end up with Clio 3 performance). I’m giving you several options. It’s your money after all 😀

Here are the photos of my non-official case (26€, link Amazon) with a special slot for the stylus. I strongly encourage you to buy a case / cover. I don’t know how sturdy the reMarkable 2 is (some people have cracked the screen by dropping it or pressing too hard), it’s very thin.

I’m a device killer and I’m afraid of damaging it or bending it, so I feel safer with a thin but rigid case like this one. The stylus can always be attached magnetically to the right side of the tablet, or behind the tablet. The design isn’t perfect (landscape mode is upside down.) but for the low price, and the edge protection, I think it’s much better than the official case. The design isn’t silly, in case people wonder why the stylus is stored behind the tablet, but I won’t go into detail here.

Then, there’s the question of weight. Since I mostly use it on a table, the weight of the case doesn’t bother me. But if you plan to use it for reading, holding it in your hands for long hours, clearly without a case, it’ll be better (but more fragile too).

The edges are protected, and you can fold the cover under the tablet. Update November 2021: my case is like new after 9 months of use.

I didn’t choose the other case from the same brand because it adds unnecessary thickness to the white part of the tablet and makes it much uglier.

The exact copy of the original cover costs 36€. I didn’t go for this version either because I absolutely want to protect the edges. But my preferences are mine, and yours are yours. I’m offering plenty of options.

Since I fly very often (I’m a digital nomad), I also bought a protective cover water-repellent and shock-proof from Tomtoc (Amazon link) just for travel. The reMarkable 2 is always protected by its Amazon case. Double protection then. This cover also fits the nibs, the cable, the stylus, and even my Kindle 6″ or an iPad 9.7″! It weighs 480g. It’s perfect if you bring it to work every day or take a lot of flights like me. Update: it did Paris-Amsterdam-Bangkok in an absolutely full carry-on, without any issue. I love it so much! In Thailand, we get around on a scooter, and the reMarkable 2 is placed in its Amazon case then its Tomtoc cover, in the scooter’s trunk, no problem. Update October 2021: now that we have two reMarkables, this cover has room for both. However, you need to remove the accessories to avoid pressure on the screens.

There’s the light version à 340g (Amazon link) but it’s a bit less organized and you need to keep the magnetic stylus attached to the tablet or in its original box (with the tips) for safety. If weight is a concern, go for this light version, it’s also great!

Where to order?

I ordered directly from their official website. No, they don’t sell reMarkable on Amazon or at Fnac. And there’s no reMarkable France; the site is only in English. There’s a French flag that lets you know you’re seeing the price for France.

You can see that if you’re in the United States, the price shown is $349, but in Europe, they sell it for €349. We’re luckier than our English neighbors who pay £349. The difference is due, among other things, to customs fees (included in the price) and various taxes for Europe. I know, it’s unfair. You can’t pay $349 and choose a delivery address in France. That’s how it is. If DHL ever asks you to pay customs fees, you should give them an earful and state that reMarkable has already paid them! Beware, there are lots of scams with fake DHL texts, so be vigilant!

Attention, this site is not a promo code site, so to ask for a referral link, join this Facebook group and send a message to the admin. I have NOTHING to do with this group, I get nothing from it, it’s out of kindness, and to save you money.

Once you receive the link, click on it and you’ll see this banner on the site:

You’ll see this discount directly on your cart.

If you opted for Connect, wait until you’ve received the tablet before activating the subscription. To do this, your order confirmation email contains an activation link; click it when you’re ready to activate it. Follow the instructions, it’s super simple. Remember to unsubscribe from Connect before a year is up, otherwise you’ll pay €2.99/month.

Since a thief can’t do anything with my tablet, the best thing is to return it to me. I customized the “reMarkable is sleeping” screensaver (via SSH) so they can contact me (and still get paid lol). With my WhatsApp number clearly displayed (and a picture of my cat Rosalie sleeping).

UPDATE 2023: you can now add your contact info to the screensaver via settings, no hacking needed.

For any second-hand reMarkable purchase, ask for the purchase receipt. Otherwise, don’t buy! If the tablet breaks, without the order number, you can’t do anything. Customer service won’t handle your request.

Free return within 30 to 100 days

I forgot to mention this, because for me, trying it means adopting it.

Attention! For those with overly long buying journeys—spanning several years, and changing your mind every second, yes, you, I’m talking to you—reMarkable is not for you! If you hesitate too much on a product, it means you don’t really need it and can live without it. You might hesitate because of the price, sure, but when you hesitate about its features, you should stop the buying process here. Why? Because it’s a niche product, so specific that those who truly need it know right away.

I’ll never say it enough: If you’re torn between a reMarkable and an iPad, buy the iPad. It’s like wondering if you need an ice cube or a fridge 😀 It’s so incomparable that if this question arises, it means you don’t need reMarkable’s added values and you should buy the iPad.

For the rest, i.e., those who can make up their minds, reMarkable offers a free return/refund within 30 or 100 days (it varies with the current offer), luxury! Return shipping via DHL is on them.

The only risk in buying a reMarkable 2 is loving it too much and buying a second, third… for your spouse, kids, hahahaha

Other equivalent and cheaper products

• Tablet equivalents: following the announcement of reMarkable’s subscription, I tried to find an equivalent tablet for you. Unfortunately, there is no alternative. reMarkable 2 is alone in its “paper feel” niche. Despite investments and an army of developers at other companies, they still can’t match reMarkable’s 21ms latency. Nor their writing experience (screen + tips).

• Tips compatible with Marker & Marker Plus:
  • 10 for €9.90 (Amazon link). They’re a great emergency backup because things happen fast, and shipping is free, but I always recommend sticking with reMarkable’s tips, which were designed for that “paper-like” experience. You can’t tell in the photo, but the Wacom tip is a bit shinier. It glides a lot more than the reMarkable one, making it feel a bit more like “writing on glass.” It would be a real shame to miss out on reMarkable’s tips
  • 3 for $12 (Mobiscribe link). Visually, the Mobiscribe tip isn’t all that different from the reMarkable 2’s, but it glides a bit more, feels less paper-like to me, even though you still get that signature sound
  • the Marker or Marker Plus comes with 10 tips. If you wear them out too often, you can buy official tips separately (9 or 25 tips). Shipping is listed at 18 days for €5, but in reality, they deliver via DHL in 5 business days, also for €5.

• Other Folio / Cover options:
  • For those who prefer traditional leather covers, there are artisans (Greek, Dutch, and Ukrainian) who make custom covers for the reMarkable 2 in genuine leather (Etsy link, €140, or Etsy link 2, €108). The tablet is attached to the leather with a velcro system. Since it’s handmade, you can request a left-handed model or add a personalized engraving option. These covers all have a slot for the pen and the tips. Great craftsmanship. Keep in mind that because it’s handmade, the customization options are endless.

These pens are just backup pens. None of them match the experience of the official pen, which is magnetic.

• Pen with eraser compatible with reMarkable 2:
  • Standler Jumbo (Amazon link) for €40. Not compatible with reMarkable tips. You can still make them fit, but you’ll need some DIY skills: you have to file and widen the tip a bit to get reMarkable tips in. This pen is half the weight of the Marker Plus but feels cheaper and has an angular shape, a bit like a ballpoint or pencil. A lot of people like this model.
    • It would be a real shame to skip the reMarkable tips because the tips and screen were developed over 2 years to achieve that paper effect. Opting for a different brand’s tip, especially Standler’s rubbery one, is like buying a TV without the remote to save a few bucks. It makes no sense! But hey, it’s your money after all, I don’t care lol 😀
  • MobiScribe E-Ink Stylus Pen Fine Tip Pressure Sensitivity with Eraser (Amazon US link) for $49 or on their official website (+$5 shipping to France). You can get $10 off with code CART10 on the official site (I don’t get anything), bringing it to $44, shipping included.
    • This is the pen I bought as a backup (to have an extra pen in case I lose or run out of battery on the main one). This model accepts reMarkable tips.
    • It’s the lightest of all (3 times lighter than the Marker Plus). Also angular but classier than the Jumbo. Looks like a black pencil.
    • I also used a silicone grip to thicken it up a bit.
    • Honestly, it’s really good, but I prefer the Marker Plus eraser because it erases without much pressure, whereas you have to press the Mobiscribe eraser tip on the screen to activate it.
    • the fact that it’s not magnetic bothers me a lot because I don’t know where to store it and have almost lost it several times (UPDATE: I finally lost it! No magnet = I don’t store it anywhere specific and it’s GONE).
    • It’s an excellent backup pen. Its featherweight is pleasant, and it’s super good-looking (it looks like a nice pencil). I still prefer using it with the reMarkable 2 tip.

• Pens that need a hack for the eraser to work:
  • Samsung S Pen (Amazon link) for €35. Can be used with reMarkable tips.
  • Lamy pen EMR (Amazon link) for €49, a German pen.
    • Be careful to use reMarkable tips, otherwise the Lamy one will scratch the screen. Plus, you need to install a hack to use the Lamy button features. I’d advise against it because this hack changes the interface, it’s really too much just to use the eraser. The hack will void the tablet’s warranty.
    • I also bought it following the many positive reviews on this product.
    • It’s less good-looking than the others, shorter too, not very elegant, but ergonomically, it’s ideal for long writing sessions because it’s light and has the right thickness. Users really like this pen for the “fountain pen” feel because it’s very thick and the same size as real Lamy fountain pens, plus it has a cap.
    • It’s a shame it’s not magnetic, and the eraser requires a hack.
    • For me, it’s not even a backup pen because the eraser doesn’t work out of the box, but the comfort makes a difference when you have to write hundreds of pages. Use it with reMarkable tips for a top-notch “paper” experience! I really like this pen.

Fast and free delivery

Back then, since they were still in “fundraising” mode + Covid, early users had to wait months before getting their hands on their tablet.

Now , the reMarkable 2 is available at any time and can be delivered within 3-4 business days.

• Order placed on March 14th. Money was debited on March 15th.

• Package sent via DHL Express on March 16th from Hong Kong.
• Package received in France on March 18th , with no customs fees at all.

Conclusion

Oh my. That was long! Thank you for having the courage to read this far.

Even though the reMarkable 2 might seem like an overpriced gadget at first glance, I don’t regret my purchase and I use it daily. We even bought a second one for JB. As the saying goes: the price is forgotten, but the quality remains. Many tablets have tried to copy the reMarkable 2, but it’s still the best in 2022 in terms of “paper feel”.

It’s clearly the kind of purchase you don’t suspect the range of possibilities of until you have it, and it quickly becomes essential. 🙂

October 2021 update: Setting up the subscription system. Most users get by without the paid features (I barely use them), so I invite you to assess your needs. You can optionally test the tablet for 100 days and see if you use the advanced features all the time, or like me, you use them once a month?

Update September 2022: soon, the basic offer (without Connect) will cover even more features (email sending, Drive, etc.) so yes, the ecosystem becomes more interesting and viable.

For more info, read my other articles on reMarkable:

• 26 features to know + User manual translated into French and annotated by myself (that way you also see what an annotated PDF looks like on reMarkable 2)
• Create SVG cut files for Cricut/silhouette with reMarkable
• My review after a month of use (link to my other blog) with some screensavers & how to change them
• Review after two months of use (why I sold my Kindle)
• Review after three months of use (link to my other blog)
• Review after 2 and a half years of use
• Advanced features & Debug
• Protective covers / cases for reMarkable 2
• Comparative photos reMarkable 2 vs. iPad and Kindle
• Download my PDF template with SEYES lines here (442Ko)
• Tutorial: How to transfer Kindle books to reMarkable 2 (link to my other blog)
• How to charge reMarkable 2
• Unboxing video of our 2nd reMarkable 2 by JB (YouTube link)
• All my “Test & Review” articles on tech gadgets
• To contact reMarkable customer service, is right here

For tutorials, feel free to check out the official reMarkable videos and the tutorials on their Instagram account

Note: I’m always enthusiastic when I do a review, because I only review products I love. So for those who don’t know me yet, my reviews are not sponsored (unfortunately for me hehe).

Due to too much abuse, I’m forced to close the comments. Some of you take me for reMarkable’s customer service (??!!!!). Am I their community manager? Their product manager? Their delivery manager? NO! Read the FAQ, or contact reMarkable here (click). I have NOTHING to do with this company, just a customer like you. I’m disabling comments and will not reply NOT to private messages because the answers to your questions already exist somewhere by doing a simple Google search or by contacting the company directly. I’m not your interpreter or your assistant.

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While waiting for your tablet, watch the JB unboxing video