reMarkable Paper Pro Review: Actually Worth it?

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  • @BrandonKBoswell
    @BrandonKBoswell  День тому +3

    What are your thoughts on the reMarkable Paper Pro? Is it worth it over what else is available?
    Join the Beta for Playlist: playlist.day

  • @MrWilliamCaraballo
    @MrWilliamCaraballo День тому +4

    I do have to say you do a 'reMarkable' job at providing an honest, well-balanced review pointing out benefits, areas for improvement and who may benefit, and those that may not. Hats off to you. Keep up the great work.

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  13 годин тому

      Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to tell me.

  • @Maneetpaul
    @Maneetpaul День тому +9

    Your reviews are always so well-scripted and put together. Great video, Brandon!

  • @VladimirKostek
    @VladimirKostek День тому +6

    Great review Brandon, I agree with your findings too! Not for everyone but has a unique place in the market especially with the singular 11.8" size.

  • @robertgrabowski2265
    @robertgrabowski2265 День тому +14

    I don't think it's worth it. It's to expensive.

  • @Kilerwhale13
    @Kilerwhale13 2 дні тому +7

    I bought a rM2 2 weeks ago after watching tens of reviews and opinions on the rMPP. I'm honestly happy with it so far, and I really don't think the advantages of the rMPP are that noticeable to justify the extra cost. Still, your review was, well, remarkable!

  • @ParkCharlie
    @ParkCharlie День тому +4

    “Dude, even a simple paper notebook could be worth a million dollars if you use it well for what you need. Whether it’s an RM2, RMPP, or a Boox, they’re all great products. Ultimately, it’s up to the user to make the most out of it, and that’s what gives any tool its value.”

  • @nicolevdh
    @nicolevdh 41 хвилина тому

    I’ve had my RPP sitting at home the last month while I’ve been travelling. Thanks for the nudge to use it! I don’t use it to draw, but I just love being able to write in colour to give me a bit more of a visual pop while being more convenient than travelling with fountain pens and ink!

  • @MC-ov8dr
    @MC-ov8dr День тому +5

    I really think most people just wanted a RM2 with better processor and front light to be honest
    I love my RMPP, but I think there are quirks with it that make it feel like a side step and a different product than the successor to the RM2. I didn't think I needed color, and within a week the color options became very useful in my grad school notes. I like the writing feel, but not having 3rd party stylus options or nibs really feels like a step back to me, especially since the new nibs seem to wear down faster than my old ones, and the wider nib changes my accuracy when writing a bit.

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  День тому +3

      Agreed. I think they knew what they were doing releasing this one before the rM3. In fact I agree with everything you wrote. Well done.

  • @telockett9850
    @telockett9850 День тому +3

    Another excellent video Brandon. I agree on the upgrade factor to consider from a rM2 or interest in reMarkable. The bigger size, color, and future specs is what contributed to my decision to add to my rM2 to handle my complex math problems and show my steps via the color differences with more space. Of course I’m keeping my rM2 as I was a preorder customer back in 2020 and my rM2 is just fine, works great and no major issues. I haven’t had any issues yet traveling to the office with my rMPP but I haven’t had to travel with in on the plane yet, which is one of the reasons I’m glad I can sync them together in case I want to travel with my rM2 instead due to the better portability potential. Outside of that I have a Supernote A6X2, nomad for using at the gym to track my workouts and for small conferences. So far, I haven’t put my rMPP down since receiving it.

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  День тому +2

      The syncing between the two is surprisingly good. If I lock one the changes show instantly on the other. I didn’t mention it in the video because it felt so niche, but is well executed

  • @wrighte02
    @wrighte02 День тому +2

    I returned my Remarkable yesterday. I’m coming from the BOOX Tab X. I love the 13.3” (A4 size) feel of carrying around an actual piece of paper. But it’s outdated as it can only be updated to android 11. So Remarkable was the closest size of the newer tablets to the A4 in color…but I was quickly disappointed days after I unpacked it. It’s just to distracting and the vibe of just writing on a piece of paper is quickly lost. Not to mention the closed ecosystem. I use my NAS to sync on my BOOX. I had no idea the Remarkable was so limited in this area. Turns out I’m definitely a BOOX user

  • @Change-1820
    @Change-1820 День тому +1

    Good to see you with a new video, and a great review. You are the first to really make a case for the active stylus. I appreciate that point of view, even though I might not share it.

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  День тому +1

      Are you feeling some pain points with it?

    • @Change-1820
      @Change-1820 День тому

      @@BrandonKBoswell sorry, I didn't buy an RPP, just not a fan of active styluses in general. I'm still comfortably living in Supernote bliss😂.

  • @markberry2987
    @markberry2987 День тому

    I had the RM2 and upgraded. Primary use is writing. The addition of color enhances my writing experience. The backlight is great for use in darkness. Worth it to me.

  • @MyDeepGuide
    @MyDeepGuide День тому

    Nice summary and a succinct take on what this device is :) I just can't get over how much that screen size fits so perfectly for both writing and reading. After testing the RmPP I am now back on my Go 10.3, and it just keeps feeling small, and the Tab X is too big... I'm waiting patiently for the Supernote A5X2 (if it ever comes out at this point?), because basically that sounds like the device that I am looking for. If it would only come out already so that we can see if it delivers or not :)
    Great job on this one Brandon! :)

  • @Rsmin
    @Rsmin День тому +1

    Brandon, Great review, been waiting on what you thought. I have to say my use case makes the RMPP perfect for me. I teach from hand written notes using color highlights to keep me focused on where I am at while teaching. Each color highlight means something to me. I was using the RM2 previously and would use the different color pens and highlights while preparing my lesson but would of course have to print out those lessons in color to teach from. This made the RMPP exactly what i had been looking for since going to E-ink devices. IF one does not need color and primarily uses the RM2 for note taking then I don't see the need to upgrade, but this finally puts at end to my quest of looking for the perfect tablet to teach from. I love the new stylus. I tried to write with a "light hand" on the RM2 but was constantly wearing down the nibs. Not so with this one. As far as the gray screen, that doesn't bother me at all. I am 70 years old and it reminds me of the days of "newspapers" which were grayish in color. Some might say, well why don't you just use real paper, and color pens and to that argument, I used to and was constantly having to change as "thoughts" changed or mistakes in writing had to marked out. Often my finished lesson was a mess. I love being able to "double tap" to erase a mistake, and or "triple tap" to put it back. Also can move the text I have already written to add something or put it in a new place. I have finaly quit my search for the perfect device and I have had several of them. Thanks again for your review of this. I am sure it will help many decide on which device is best for them.

  • @dwang085
    @dwang085 2 дні тому

    Aww yah. Been waiting for this kind of review!❤❤

  • @Bruceneuman
    @Bruceneuman День тому +2

    RM2 is very good but the Pro is better in my view. Seems snappier to me and I like the feel of the new active stylus. The front light could be brighter but sufficient for note taking in dimly lit situations. The new smart covers are welcome. And the color e-inks are a bonus. I added the new backlit and larger keyboard cover, which is great but waiting for software upgrades to make better use of it. All of this is expensive, however.

  • @loanmarketcraigbutt
    @loanmarketcraigbutt 3 години тому

    Great review, thank you😊 I have had an RM2 for about 18 months now, and for the most part, I have loved it. I use it predominantly for client interviews and just keeping all my notes together in an easy to find system. The things missing for me was the backlight and also the ability to see different colours, but that one wasn't a deal breaker for me. I mentioned last week to my wife that a new one had come out with those features, just a throwaway comment really, but she took it as something I really wanted and went and ordered it for my Birthday this week😂 It is yet to turn up, but I am interested to see what it is like.
    After watching your review, I am not 100% convinced that I need it?
    You mentioned the RM3 coming out next year. Do you know much about it? Is it likely to be a faster, more refined version of the RM2 with a backlight? Because that could be just what I need...

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  8 хвилин тому +1

      rM3 next year is just educated speculation. My guess is it has similar specs to the Boox Go 10.3

  • @rush48192
    @rush48192 День тому +1

    for me it has got me back to using my RM2 way more, as if having that dual screen set up and paired with your laptop or phone now I can have a PDF open and file out notes or documents on the other device, for me my pro is more that at the desk device and the RM2 is the on the go device, the case on the pro is amazing, would be a great addition for a RM2 version,

  • @torleifaskedal9205
    @torleifaskedal9205 День тому +1

    I love my RMpp :) The writig feel is so good!! I also did an easy change to get better and brighter frontlight :)

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  День тому

      What do you think of the front light hack?

    • @torleifaskedal9205
      @torleifaskedal9205 День тому +3

      @@BrandonKBoswell I like it :) The way I see it Rm has made what they think is best for everyone. The hack is just a setting Rm has set to "no" I have set it to "yes" and can turn it on and off with systemclt.
      The setting is "linear_mapping"

  • @mryrius
    @mryrius День тому

    As a product owner / COO (often mixing roles) at a startup this device is compelling, especially the versatility and ease of just getting to the paper and start writing. That’s my only gripe with the iPad, it’s distracting to have several options in front of you. PS “Playlist” looks really cool, I’ve signed up. E

  • @elisabethnoel1252
    @elisabethnoel1252 День тому

    Great review. Thank you!
    I tried rM2 recently, and really loved it except for losing a page from several notebooks. It also felt fragile to me. I love the idea of having a color e-ink tablet, though!
    I think e-ink technology is in its infancy, so I opted to purchase the least expensive e-ink device that I tried (Kindle Scribe on sale) and will save my money for the future. I love the writing feel of the Scribe, as well as the warm backlight, and the ability to send searchable pdfs of my notes by email.
    I would love to have a fully functioning e-ink laptop that could do everything my Chromebook can do, but without the glare.

  • @Unknownbx11
    @Unknownbx11 День тому +1

    Thank you for the great review. Really spot on and very informative.
    A question on the click sound that happens upon pen to surface contact, is it like a mouse click? This is how I heard it. Would not that be annoying for people around me, in case I am working in an office with open space. I am a remarkable 2 user for 4 years and I use it for product abstracts and sometimes designs.

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  День тому

      Quieter than a mouse click. It would only annoy you if anyone.

    • @Unknownbx11
      @Unknownbx11 День тому

      @@BrandonKBoswell thank you 🙏

  • @vitorferrari3462
    @vitorferrari3462 День тому +1

    How is the Kaweco EMR pen experience going? Still the preferred option?

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  День тому +1

      The Kaweco is great. I do have another stylus that I will do a quick video on soon.

  • @abdullahvirk8130
    @abdullahvirk8130 День тому

    Great review! I’m thinking of getting it in the spring, I have a RM2 which I love but I’d like a colour screen, bigger screen and front light so I’d like to pick the paper pro up

  • @suichiao3222
    @suichiao3222 15 годин тому

    Found your channel by searching "paper pro". Thanks for the informative review. I have a tangential question: at 7:30 I noticed your split keyboard. Could you share which brand it is? I'm also considering switching to a split keyboard to ease my shoulder pain.

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  13 годин тому +1

      ZSA Voyager. It has done wonders for my wrist and shoulder pain. Do expect a learning curve though.

    • @suichiao3222
      @suichiao3222 11 годин тому

      @@BrandonKBoswell Thank you for the info!

  • @GoodElissabat
    @GoodElissabat День тому

    21 hours ago and I just happened to see an ad abt this that interested me 😭

  • @maxfelix-g5y
    @maxfelix-g5y 7 хвилин тому

    I found it interesting that you said that the RM3 is likely to come in 2025. Have you got any further informations about it? Thanks!

  • @Hatlerjr
    @Hatlerjr День тому

    I like the RMPP. I also like the Viwoods I ordered.

  • @NizoniWulf-mz9ss
    @NizoniWulf-mz9ss День тому +2

    Do you think you'll try the hack that Chalid Raqami found that can brighten the front light noticeably?

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  День тому +2

      I hadn’t seen that yet. I’m willing to try out some hacks. (I ran DDVK up until software v3), but I am just fine with the front light level for my use cases.

  • @liam560
    @liam560 9 годин тому

    Honestly, the colour flashing isn't a huge dealbreaker for me. The thing holding me back from getting a Remarkable are the pen issues I've seen in so many reviews. If I draw a straight line, it should be straight. I can't see myself paying hundreds of dollars on a 'paperlike'/'paper replacement' product that can't get a pen working properly.

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  7 хвилин тому

      I’ve had good luck with mine, but there may be device to device variance. What did you think of the ruler tests in this video?

  • @t0dd000
    @t0dd000 День тому +1

    Writing feel. Is it a hard surface, or does it feel like a pad of paper?

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  День тому +1

      It’s on the harder side. If you want something that feels like a pad of paper then try the Supernote.

  • @yassinmaywand2118
    @yassinmaywand2118 День тому

    Is it safe to use a ruler on the Paper Pro, or just the regular Remarkable 2?

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  13 годин тому +1

      I can’t see a reason not to. I did it on my Paper Pro in this video

  • @blackforestoldtimers2379
    @blackforestoldtimers2379 День тому

    Great review, I´d love to get access to playlist.

  • @Sosroseno
    @Sosroseno 2 дні тому +1

    579 USD, without the pen or folio, and then having to replace that nib at some point... That price point is almost unreasonable. And no linking and table of content feature... That's a tough sell for me. Kudos to the engineers for the clever workarounds to the shortcomings of the display technology though.
    Edit: The pen is included!

    • @yensteel
      @yensteel День тому +1

      They should release a non-pro that's like the RM2 but updated.

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  День тому +2

      I agree that it’s a ton of money. Do note that they include the stylus in that price now.

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  День тому +1

      @@yensteelmy guess is next fall.

    • @Sosroseno
      @Sosroseno День тому

      @@BrandonKBoswell ah, my mistake!

    • @telockett9850
      @telockett9850 День тому +3

      You can get notebooks and PDF’s with header and hyperlinks so although its a nice feature (I know because I also have/had an A5X and have the A6X2 nomad) for me its not a deal breaker. I prefer the writing feel of rM over the features… for my use case. For others where those are more important features I think we all understand but it doesn’t mean that those features are beneficial to everyone’s use case. That’s typically what I see my fellow Supernote users don’t get when they continue to highlight that as a draw back and not appreciating that for those who don’t need those features it’s not enough. I don’t need a great e-reader I have two, I don’t need apps, I have an iPad for that. I appreciate what each device is good at and designed for, coming from a dual device user.

  • @Matthew.Gonzales
    @Matthew.Gonzales День тому

    Id love this for my wife. She is an author who writes her initial drafts in cursive but then would need to transfer that over to print to prepare for book copies. Does this device do a good job of translating it from cursive to print to get the job done?

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  13 годин тому

      I do a hybrid between print and cursive and have good results. I would give it a shot and return it if it doesn’t work for her handwriting.

  • @paulgerhard5170
    @paulgerhard5170 14 годин тому

    I stick to my RM2, crappy build and all. It's light, great battery, and right size.

  • @johnson2837
    @johnson2837 День тому +1

    I hear it flickers a lot when turning pages and when the pen first touch the screen. I’m just purchased one and it arrives tomorrow but after watching so many reviews I have mixed feelings and was wondering if I should just return and get the 2 gen remarkable instead. I’m only using it for writing, storing files, free drawing, journaling and my digital planner. I do write a lot at night and love front light feature. I do have the kindle scribe but looking for something larger to use.

    • @brynnec6452
      @brynnec6452 День тому

      I think with the 100 day return policy, its worth giving it a go. Ive seen some very polarising comments on it - and havent receive mine yet - that either its distracting or they dont really notice it at all in daily use.

    • @ellenjclark5349
      @ellenjclark5349 День тому

      Thank you.

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  13 годин тому

      I’m curious to hear your thoughts once it arrives.

  • @investingfeed8971
    @investingfeed8971 День тому +2

    Man, I totally get the hype around tech gadgets like the Remarkable Pro. They look sleek and give you that temporary boost of excitement, like you just unlocked a productivity cheat code.
    But let's be real, it's just another form of procrastination. We tell ourselves this new tool will make us more productive, but after a month, it's just another thing we get used to-classic hedonic treadmill. At the end of the day, it's not the $600 device that's going to do the work for us, it's just putting in the time. Gotta resist the mental trap!

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  День тому +2

      In general I totally agree, but over the last 3 years the reMarkable has enabled me to collaborate on early stage designs with my remote teammates in a way that other tools haven’t.

    • @AJR42723
      @AJR42723 День тому +1

      I have mine for since the release, got excited at first but I end up swapping with my wife’s rm2 because of the size and feel. RMPP is like a downgraded Ipad to me and RM2 is a totally different product. And now Im more happy with RM2, but my wife wants it back.
      So I might return the RMPP and get the RM2 again. Lols

  • @tianm1m160
    @tianm1m160 День тому

    How have the new pen tips lasted?

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  13 годин тому

      Haven’t changed one yet and I’m over a month in. No significant wear yet. Depends significantly on how much pressure you apply. I would guess I would run through about 2-3 a year if I were to estimate.

  • @mademoisellehope
    @mademoisellehope День тому +1

    and Happy Birthday to me! love your reviews so that's a nice gift xD

  • @CAIORAZ
    @CAIORAZ 9 годин тому

    How do you drive that thing? I always hear reviewers say "my daily driver". Why do people say that? You don't drive the dang thing.

  • @liketheduck
    @liketheduck День тому +1

    I'm just now starting this video. Let's see if Brandon can be bought of by the ReMarkable marketing team (instead of won over by the ReMarkabe's software development team)...

  • @SandeepSingh-kb9ff
    @SandeepSingh-kb9ff День тому

    Can you read Kindle ebooks on this device?

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  13 годин тому

      Unfortunately not. Check out the Scribe or Boox devices if this is important to you. I personally use the reMarkable for work and the Kindle Oasis for bedtime reading.

  • @alex4life2023
    @alex4life2023 День тому

    I have received faulty device and return back to remarkable team Hong Kong but waiting for very long no replacement received yet, worst service from remarkable team.

  • @dannybirai
    @dannybirai День тому

    I just got the pro. Is anyone else having such a bad time with the ghosting? Its really bad...

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  День тому

      Are you talking about the yellowing when scrolling?

    • @dannybirai
      @dannybirai 9 годин тому

      @@BrandonKBoswell no, i heard thats a normal thing as a result of the technology and the e ink. When I read copy on a screen and then click the next page, the imprint of the first page still shows up. I sent a video to the customer support and they agreed its abnormal and are working on a fix. Maybe I just got a bad tablet. Hopefully it'll be solved, or else I'll just return it and try another one.
      I appreciate you getting back to me so quickly. Says good things about your approach to adding value. You just got a new subscriber!

  • @sprsumfalwin
    @sprsumfalwin День тому +2

    Once you used ipad, it not gonna be suitable. Returned. Laggy and bad software. Cant spend hundreds of dollars on a piece of junk

    • @BrandonKBoswell
      @BrandonKBoswell  13 годин тому

      Very different devices, but if the iPad fits your use case then use it.

  • @enzomasci5218
    @enzomasci5218 День тому

    Being a lefty is not the best to show writing dynamics...