Thinking of Buying the reMarkable 2? - The Pros and Cons
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- Опубліковано 27 тра 2024
- In this video I look at reasons to buy, or not to buy, the reMarkable 2. This video was originally meant to be a deep dive into the reMarkable but due to reasons which will become clear as you watch the video, my review turned into something a little different. Enjoy!
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Returning the Remarkable: 00:00
I made a boo-boo!: 00:33
How big is your bezel?: 02:30
Messy writing: 04:30
Do you prefer it rough or smooth?: 05:58
Other features: 07:18
Kindle book support: 07:49
Let's talk money: 09:40
Let there be light: 11:28
To buy, or not to buy. That is the question: 13:38
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The Remarkable and similar devices are made for a single or maybe 2 purposes: 1. Taking notes and 2. Reviewing documents. The reason that it does not support audio, video or installing of apps is that You do not want to be disturbed by music, pop ups and other annoying things. Backlight is also not supported as it will have a drain on the battery. I think that many users are returning it as they were expecting an all purpose device which it is not. I am buying it as i need to take notes for my work and i hate paper that gets all curled up and lost :-)
Great comment. Thanks for posting!
Thanks, the video did indeed help feel me better about the reMarkable I just bought (20 minutes ago). I was starting to have second thoughts. But, I don't use kindle books so you actually gave me an extra pro to get the reMarkable. It is indeed expensive which stopped me for a long time from getting it. I'll admit though, I'm disappointed they have no backlight. So I guess I won't take notes in the dark and I'll be keeping my kobo reader as well for nighttime reading.
Thank you for your comment! I'm glad to hear the video was helpful and helped you feel better about your purchase. That lack of backlight is a disappointment for many, including myself. It seems keeping your Kobo reader for nighttime use will be a good complement to your reMarkable for now. I’d love to know how you get on with it. Happy note-taking!
I appreciate this video because I have been curious about the Remarkable but in my ignorance remained skeptical about its value to me, but watching this video clued me in on the Kindle Oasis and Scribe; that they may very well be the device I am looking for. I am heading over to your other video concerning these devices. I have had a Kindle Paperwhite for a number of years and have read extensively from these readers. Thanks for posting the video.
Thanks so much for taking time to leave a comment. I’m glad the video was helpful. It’s always good to hear other thoughts and opinions before you splash the cash isn’t it? I hope my other videos are as useful and please don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already 🤩
Let me know which device you ultimately decide to go for.
This video was very helpful to me, clear communication to the audience without any bias.
Thank you Sir.
Glad it was helpful! And thank you for your lovely post! 😁
Hi Mark! Thanks for the review. I bought a ReMarkable2 for my wife for Christmas and I own a Kindle Scribe (which is how I came across your channel) so I'll get to compare them side by side. I'm not much of a note-taker, having bought the Scribe mainly to have a large e-reader screen. I agree that the Remarkable2's lack of a backlight would tip the scales in Kindle's favour.
Hey Ron. Appreciate the comment. I hope she enjoys her reMarkable, loads of folks seem to love it. It just wasn’t for me. I’d be interested to hear what you think. Merry Christmas!
I don’t feel the paper feel with my RM2 but I am also not using their Marker. I really wanted the friction feel, but I don’t feel it. But I love the RM2. Got it refurbbed. 3rd party case and pen. I really want it to have that rough feel. Backlight don’t bother me cause I knew coming in that it wont have one. I have a bed time routine so I am switching to sleep mode around the time the sun comes down any way
Thanks for taking time to comment. Maybe the feeling of pen on paper is more subjective. Like I say in the video I thought it felt better in the remarkable than the Scribe and I’m a big Scribe fan! I didn’t think the lack of backlight would bother me but it really was the deal breaker for me.
I got the Scribe within a month or so of its release and have no regrets. Just found this channel and doing a bit of a binge 😄
Thanks Carl! I love a good binge 😆
Really helpful, thank you. As an older person who writes a lot I'm looking for something to avoid more note books and diaries. Something simple for people not very PC savvy. Unfortunately I am not in love with Amazon, or the Kindle. I prefer the Kobo for an ebook. Carrying two devices would be fine. Did not know about the yearly cloud subscription. Back to the drawing board!
Appreciate your post! I hope you find your dream note taking device. 👍🏻
There is also the Kobo Elipsa 2e for reading and writing. This might be a good fit for you.
Made the same decision for the same reasons. And like you, I prefer the feel of the screen on the scribe. More like a fountain pen on fine paper.
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Thank you for your review. I already have a scribe and the remarkable's fake screen real estate was tempting. Thank you for saving me the frustration and time and money :-)
Glad I could help and be a part of your decision making process 👍🏻
Like the video but how do you review the remarkable without using the dedicated writing tool?
Thanks for your comment. I do specifically address this around the end of the 6 minute mark.
Helpful video. I’m the opposite to you. I use an ipad, MacBook etc but have eye strain with the back lights so im wondering if the remarkable would suit me. It’s just so expensive for what it is…. Not sure there’s a perfect device for everyone but glad i watched. Thanks
Thanks for commenting! Everyone has their preferences and needs don’t they and I totally respect where you’re coming from 😀 Glad you enjoyed the vid.
I have watched sooo many reviews for these Eink tablets. And it basically comes down to personal use-case and what you want the device for.
To add a backlight to the Remarkable requires an extra screen layer, which takes the pen tip further away from the writing surface.
The main point of the Remarkable is the pen-on-paper feel. So adding a backlight would prevent that.
And as you said, for those who already journal or write on note pads, the lack of a backlight should be no issue. Just buy a clip-on book light.
I have also seen the argument of buying an Onyx Boox because they want all the fancy features, but that just seems weird to me; just buy an iPad. 🤷♂️
For me personally, I love journaling, goal setting, and ideation, and have a copious amount of note pads and paper scraps in cupboards and drawers, so I’ll be buying the Remarkable.
I lucky enough to already own a Kindle, and an iPad. So I just want a device that I can grab and scribble in that feels like a notepad, but syncs to my Google Drive.
Hey Jamie. Appreciate you taking the time to comment! Of course, you’re absolutely right, use whatever device fits your use-case for it, as simple as that isn’t it? We all have our differing thoughts on things but folks ultimately should get what works for them. I hope, however, my little offering helps in that decision making process.
I take your point about the LEDs adding an extra layer, but I honestly can say I didn’t notice it. Amazon have done such a good job with the Scribe I didn’t register a difference between the reMarkable and the Scribe when looking at them both and it certainly doesn’t affect my writing experience.
I also take your point regarding the Boox. I personally don’t want all that distraction (I too have an iPad for that), but some folks in the comments really want it to be the be all and end all - but again, each to their own and I respect their power of being able to resist distractions!
What Kindle model do you own and what do you love about it the most?
Happy New Year! 🤩
Hi Mark
Yeah, I think you did a good review, and had some valid points.
I have a Kindle Paperwhite. I’m a vivacious reader and get through a sci-fi or fantasy novel every couple of weeks. I like to be able to just download a book at the touch of a button, wherever I am.
I’ve been known to download a book whilst on a train or even in a queue.
Easy to hold with one hand, lightweight and not having to attempt to hold open or turn pages. (Lazy, I know 😂)
The only physical books I have and read are non-fiction. I like to take notes on post-its and stick them in certain pages, and many of my non-fiction have graphs, charts, photos or various visual stimuli which just don’t work as well on a Kindle. And with non-fiction I tend to flip back and fourth through different pages to refer back to.
Sounds like we have very similar tastes. You’re a person after my own heart!
The main issue and a reason I returned is the pricing.you pay so much and you must pay more every month to use your work
All adds up doesn’t it?
@@mark_kelly exactly
What I would like is to buy books, preferably in Danish, and I would like to hear sound-books read on my device. I would also like to write my WiFi codes and call them out when needed. My wife bought a sound-book but was not able to listen to it!? My future reader should not have such a problem. The book has to arrive easily to the reader and "Play" by a press of a button! Which one should I buy??? Thanks for the wise review! Happy New Year!😊
Thanks for your kind comment. I’m afraid I’m not sure what to advise in this instance. Maybe someone from the channel’s lovely community might be able to chip in with some ideas?
Happy New Year! 🥳
Which is better, using paper and traditional writing in paper Or use electronic writing such as devices E-ink tablet to taking note and wiriting, I am confused and I do not know what to choose, but I feel that the old traditional writing is better What advice can you give me based on your experience ?
That’s a great question and honestly, it’s a tough choice! Both traditional paper writing and electronic note-taking with devices like E-ink tablets have their unique advantages. Traditional writing can feel more personal and tactile, while electronic writing offers convenience and easy organization. In my experience, it really depends on your personal preference and workflow. If you enjoy the feel of pen on paper and don’t mind organizing physical notes, traditional writing could be more satisfying for you. On the other hand, if you value having all your notes searchable and in one place, an E-ink tablet might be the way to go. Have you tried both methods to see which feels more natural to you?
That basic Remarkable bundle is now £549! (as at 15/5/24)
Nice!
Thanks! Great video!
My pleasure! I’m so glad you liked it.
Helpful video - thank you. I wonder how much of the cost of the Remarkable 2 is a result of the relentless advertising.
Thanks! I appreciate that.
The remarkable 2 ads are EVERYWHERE aren’t they? Or is it just I’m being fed them because of the content I create? 😆
I still want to get a remarkable because I have an iPad and I don’t want the extras. To me there’s to many distractions so I want to keep it simple. 😊
Totally get that! The Remarkable is a lovely eInk note taking device and it has many fans. But even though it wasn’t for me, it might work for you 😁
This is great information for someone like me who has a scribe and is always wondering if you have the right tech
So glad it’s helpful 😊
Very enjoyable video. As ever, I all torn. I want a great reading and writing experience which makes me think Scribe. I also want a device that I can love and want to use which makes me think Remarkable. I also want a device with sexy extras which makes me think Onyx Tab Ultra C.
Love your comment. It sounds like you want the Moon on a stick! 😆 I hope you find peace on your note taking journey ☮️
Nice video! As you are invested in the Kindle ecosystem I guess your choice was quite easy lol
I've actually got a Kindle Scribe and, as much as it is a lovely device, it still falls a bit short on features, I hated having to load PDFs via Send to Kindle and (my deal breaker) exported notes and PDFs had terrible scribble quality. Right now I'm trying a Note Air 2 Plus and it has a similar writing experience, great features but it feels much less refined.
I suppose things were always weighted in Scribe’s favour and the reMarkable had a bit of work to do - but I did give it a shot! 😆
You’ll have to let me know how your Note Air 2 Plus goes 👍🏻
Good video. I bought a scribe in the Prime Day sales. It was always a contender for me because like you I am invested in the Kindle ecosystem and also I love the backlight. No regrets from me but the Remarkable does look to be a good device, it’s just not quite right for me.
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Appreciate your comment! I agree that ‘Send to’ is more convenient than having to connect via USB. In fact I’ve never done that. I use an iPad Pro as my main computing device so it would probs be pretty awkward to sort 😬
I'll just read kindle on my books (on the rare occasion I even do that) on my phone and the absence of backlight gives it a more real paper like feel for me... you made the decision easy for me to get the remarkable.
Glad to be of service! 😎
I love my kindle scribe! best investment for notetakers! great vid!
Yes! Thank you!
I think that you had just different expectations. Remarkable is just a paper-like note and we should think about it like about the expensive sheet of paper. Any other usability is just a bonus.
Appreciate your comment!
Excellent video. You get 5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 for completing a review having returned the device.
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Yeah...i was very interested in the Remarkable, but the 2 features are really need with the backlight and kindle
Couldn’t do without my backlight 💡
Lately I was at nothing to buy one reMarkable, as a student it seemed a big option BUT for the big price, it can't be true that you also have to buy the cloud syncing because come with only 8g (the storage could be better) and also because for the same price you can even buy a nice ipad, so what's the point be minimalist and zero distractions, for 200 probably I could buy it, but right know , for me even with the high tecnology paper-feeling and all that stuff its not worth it, maybe with the reMarkable 3 they improve all the things (backlight option) and better storage... I hope.
Thanks for your comment! You raise some great points.
The three reasons to return it were the ones you knew before buying it...and those of asking for it too. It is a great tablet that is good for what it is good for: writing, working and organizing documents. I am happy with it
Things for your comment!
nice setup m8, what camera are you using?
Thanks so much! I use my iPhone 14 Pro Max for all my videos.
Brutal lesson learned. 💪💪💪. Kudos.
That's like some new species of meta authenticity 😂
Thanks! … I think 😆
@@mark_kelly No, no, definitely 😄 That was a compliment. Great vid. Many thanks.
basic pen vs premium pen kindle scribe
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I am so happy I returned my remarkable. Best thing I've done. It was nothing they said it would be.
Some things just aren’t meant to be!
i hate writing-there's no way i'm going back to that
Mmm… okay. What don’t you like about writing?
The remarkable is very hard to read and the keyboard is very Dark
Yep. I missed the backlight.
Hi, got one for work. Not impressed so far regardless of all the hype. Can not print easily - essential feature. You have to subscribe to get some important features and cloud storage for 3.00 a month after a year. Should have not believed all the hype and investigated other opinions. For the expensive price not worth it and expected a lot better.
Thanks for commenting. Your complaint regarding subscribing for what seems like essential features is something I come across quite a bit.
Apart from the backlight feature, the Scribble is WAY behind in every other aspects. I have a Kindle Oasis for my books
Thanks for your comment. I appreciate the Scribe has some catching up to despite recent updates. But it will get there I believe.
@@mark_kelly and the Remarkable will keep evolving and probably stay ahead
So, it was unremarkable afterall
😆 In some areas, I guess so!
While I enjoyed the video, I kept finding myself wondering why in the world this is a video. All three of your negatives are things that are very common knowledge before even purchasing, so was it buyers remorse? It couldn’t be that any of these things were a surprise to you?
Glad you liked the video! 😁
So you returned it before finishing the review video...
That's where I stopped watching.
Thanks for letting me know.
Sorry ... weak review
Fair enough. Appreciate you have an opinion and thanks for commenting!