One year of using the reMarkable 2 - don't buy, before watching this long term review
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
- Long term review of the reMarkable 2. Long story short; did not end up on the tech pile but, would not buy it again. Why? You'll know it in 5 minutes.
Longer written review
Is that all you can say about the device? No, an in-depth review can be found here:
EN: www.voys.co/blog/long-term-re...
NL: www.voys.nl/weblog/long-term-...
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Chapters
00:00 reMarkable2 intro
00:23 The true price of the reMarkable
00:43 Which pen/stylus to choose
01:10 Getting stuff on your reMarkable
02:04 Reading, annotation and highlights
02:44 Taking notes
03:17 Drawing
03:35 Does the reMarkable 2 suck?
04:23 The competition - Наука та технологія
The fact the pen doesn't come with the remarkable 2 itself is a huge L 🤦♂
100% agreed.
That and the subscription paywall....
Maybe they have a combo pack, there are reasons why manufacturers selling them separately.
@@Jinkypigs yeah subscription paywall is the worst thing about it. It's as outdated as sending your notes to yourself via email. The reMarkable would have been remarkable in like 2001, tho
@@kuhaniresti what are those reasons?
An e-notebook that doesn't come with a pen is like buying a car that doesn't come with tires. And a monthly fee for basic syncing? What an insult.
The monthly fee is a deal breaker for me, as is the ridiculous fact that they charge extra for the pen. This is a device segment that could be great, but this company seems to have been too focused on profits.
Yea, I've been on the bubble about buying one and this really influenced me away from it. Maybe the next generation?
Typical Apple approach
It appears the company in Sweden contracted with a China business to take care of all of its issues.
@@pmf822 I find it stupid that Dropbox only 2gb free storage at least Google Drive has more but storing books with some pics and comics are going to be hasty, I'd rather that they make the free storage at least 10
@@studiosinger but the Sweden company makes the business decision, and probably didn't pay much for whoever it outsources.
I appreciate a video that evaluates the product after a fair trial period. Given that you have used this item for 1 year adds complete credibility and that is obvious from your remarks. I've been going back and forth about the Onyx Boox for a couple months now. This video came at a great time for me. So, thank you. And I have to agree with T HOFF on your Dutch accent, it reminded me so strongly of my Dad who came to Canada from Enschede when he was 17 years old. My Mom always said, "Wooden Shoes, Wooden Head, Wooden Listen" Ah...but he was a good man.☺
REMARKABLE video on the product. I was considering this as a note taking replacement to my Surface device. Your in depth review has changed my mind and you answered literally every question I had about the product. Well done.
What alternative did you find to the surface? Finding it too big to take university notes. A samsung tab?
I've had my Remarkable now for around 15 months. I absolutely love it. I am a private health professional and keep all my handwritten session notes on it. I also have my forms in PDF and hand it straight to my clients to complete them. It has saved me so much time compared to my old paper, photograph, folderize, shred system. And the other psychologists I know who also have one absolutely love it too. I guess it's all about the use case.
Can you write in other colors besides black?
100% agree, remarkable2 meets my needs perfectly (e-ink writing pad distraction free) have never lost any of my meeting notes or project notes. A great business partner.
I'm a psych student and was looking at reviews for this exact reason! Thanks for your comment, very helpful :)
I'm a hospice RN and I use it daily for taking notes. I absolutely love it!
How do you find reading academic papers on the rM2?
This is one of the best, honest and most balanced reviews I have come across. Well done!
Two and a half minutes in and you have saved me a bunch of money. Thank you for your honest review. Much appreciated!
Thank you , this could not come for better time for me . It's really an eye opener . Skipping it for now , maybe a new version of it would be better at integrating with modern day services.
Ratta Supernote (2). It is a dream.
Not so Much the device itself, rather the set-up of How the software works and How it syncs with Google Drive and Dropbox. Its creates pdf-files when you transfer docs to storage which cant be recovered as reMarkable files to be worked on again. And to acces either drive or dropbox costs you the subfee
My thoughts exactly. For that amount of money, i would at least want different highlighter colours 😅
Yeah same. I was super stoked to buy this and this was really the only more negative/critical review. I’ll keep digging.
Great review, thanks for the honesty and getting to the point without talking unnecessarily long just to break the 10 minutes barrier
FINALLY AN HONEST REVIEW! NOBODY DISCUSSES THE SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR MOST NECESSARY FEATURES! AND ABOUT UNABLE TO USE EBOOKS ! SUBSCRIBED!
After dozens of reviews over the years yours was easily the most helpful and insightful. Thx.
This saved me a purchase. These issues would seriously annoy me. Thank you! If reMarkable 3 won't come with Kindle support and better export of notes, it won't ever be used by me other than as a brief novelty.
Thanks for the honest review - not often you see people take the long-term perspective when creating these reviews for us looking for real information on the product
I love how clear and opinionated you are. I am glad your verdict wasn’t one of those “it depends” kind of verdicts. Thank you.
Thank you for the honest review. You have truly broken down the pros and cons of this device and made it very easy for me to decide if I should buy one or not.
Excellent all around review, short and precise, the way all reviews should be, thank you, I was very close to buying one but the issues that you highlighted would make it a poor purchase for me.
I've owned my Remarkable 2 since they were on pre-order. I absolutely LOVE this device. I never leave home without it. I purchased a custom leather cover from a gal in the Netherlands.
Do you need it to be interoperable and easily hare notes and pdfs with notes on them?
Wow! You killed it (the remarkable that is) Dutch directness is so honestly refreshing! Thanks!
Thank you for the great review. Short, but answered every question that I had.
A fair review which i would agree with. Unfortunately our IT Dept said I couldn't use it and provided an iPad pro instead. So now my granddaughter is loving the experience of using it.
Very helpful and honest review. Thank you. I'm looking at the Remarkable, but some of the downsides were not so apparent until I saw this review. I'll take a look at the ONYX book as well.
I enjoyed your review for the fact that you managed to accentuate several good points about the devices in a concise way through fair and straight comments on its pros and cons, all within 5 minutes.
Thanks for the honest review! I’ll be reconsidering getting this and will look into other competitive products.
THANK YOU for actually getting to the point and not everything else! Great review.
This review is the first honest review I’ve found. Thank you.
I think the Kobo Elipsa is a much better deal: has the pen included, far better handwriting recognition, no subscription fees and built-in Dropbox integration. Granted, it doesn't look as sleek and the cover (which is included) is not nearly as nice. But if you want something that actually works...
Thanks for the suggestion, for sure a better option than RM2, I'll save about 300€
Thank you for the short yet in-depth review of this device. I truly appreciate it!
Good, fair, impartial review. Thank you
Love the idea of the reMarkable2. My challenge is that I move between paper note-taking and typing on my computer, and I'm interested in being able to move more fluidly between these note-taking styles - plus have less paper floating around generally. But I think I will wait til 1) integration with other office tools improves, 2) price comes down. Agree that it's a bit bogus to sell the marker separately. Thanks for the review!
I got my Microsoft Surface Pro 4 for exactly that purpose. Granted, it's not e-ink, and you write on glass surface, but it's been a godsend. Still running great almost six years later.
They have a keyboard folio you can type on
Me too
Good review. I’m a writer-artist and I’ve been looking for a tablet/enotebook that does exactly what this tablet does. I don’t want any other features, I just want a notebook that is digital so I don’t have to go through so many chunky notebooks for different purposes. My workstyle is to sketch and make quick drawing drafts alongside my writing, so the built in drawing software actually looks perfect to me. It replicates the experience of sketching with nothing but a black ink pen, and that’s what I need on a notebook.
But the price doesn’t include a pen or cloud integration which makes it seem overpriced for what it does. In fairness, I know the original model used to be $600-700 so $400 for the 2 is a respectable cut. I think I’ll still hold off on buying given the information you shared, and wait for a new model. Or possibly a new brand that does what reMarkable does, but I doubt it, it’s too niche haha
None of the competitors interest me since I am not looking for an ereader.
thank you! most useful review I’ve watched on this!
Very helpful review as I consider buying this for my husband after seeing constant ads on Tiktok for this.
Brilliant! Just had an ad for the Remarkable on my IG account so googled it to check it out - and then came here. Excellent summary of good and bad in 5 minutes. If only ALL reviewers could do that. Thank you. I'll check out the competition next.
Thank you so so much for this honest review!
Clear, concise and straight to the point. Brilliant review.
I might be the only one who's decided to buy this based on your video. I want it simply take notes in university. Nothing else. I just want to replace paper without needing to type on my laptop. I don't need them to be moved to the cloud or anything, just a simple device to write on and store my notes.
Even then there are better alternatives that are cheaper.
thanks for helping me out with this super on-point review!
Great review! Love the honesty.
Could you pls tell us the name of the competitor you mentioned in the video?
I've been using the Remarkable for 1 year and I love it. My needs are very basic - I use it as a note book instead of individual pieces of paper which used to end up all over my desk. The writing experience is great, as is hand sketching mind maps etc... This single use is a major benefit. I hate devices capable of ruling the universe, which make me feel like an idiot because I'm only taking notes. By the way, I'm not sure if the review mentions this but it's important - the device isn't back lit so you can't use it in low light conditions.
Glad I watched this review. I wasn't planning on buying this but this video saves me the trouble if I had planned to buy it. Thank You.
prima review Mark, zie nu dat je uit groningen komt, dacht al, bekend gezicht...
Honest review, not like the others who felt more like paid ads. Keep it up.
Thanks for the clear and succinct review. Helped me a lot.
thank you for point out the ebooks arent supported!
Thanks for the review! I've been checking out people's responses and uses over the past few weeks and I decided that this is still the gadget I should try right now. My office space is chock full of sticky notes that, in the past (hopefully??), I would transcribe to an actual notebook. While the process of transcribing notes helps me learn/remember what I've noted, these days I just don't have time to constantly collect and rewrite my notes just to clear off my desk. So I'm really interested in the reMarkable as a never-ending notebook. I bought it a few days ago and I'm actually opting out of the whole cloud/syncing function for now because I really just need to write somewhere that doesn't make a mess. I'll likely have to set up the user account, though, because at this point, the writing-to-text function won't work and eventually I'd like to be able to search all these sticky-note-like notes on the device (especially for things like folder pathways and filenames that I seem to write down a lot). So I can relate to the downside of the whole subscription/paywall thing but maybe I didn't need those functions so badly anyway?
This is an amazing review. Thank you so much. So helpful.
Objective and Honest review! Thank you Mark!
Very well put together. Thank you for sharing this information.
Good day Mark, I would like to know which of the writing pads has a audio recording and playback ability? Which one makes it easy to find past scribbles or notes? Which of the options has the least breakable screen?
Great honest review. Love that dutch accent btw - reminds me of my days in Europe. I want to get an e-Ink device, but can't see it replacing my OneNote / Suface and iPad workflow. Pens with colors, highlighter and the incredible search and synch capabilities of OneNote make it impossible for me to take this big step back.
you really skipped passed the fact that they are charging you 8euros a month to access free services. what exactly are you paying for?
Hi Mark,
The content of your review is great, especially the parts about:
-how much do the different types of pens cost
-how to send articles using the Google Chrome extension
But, if I would be able to suggest a possible missing on your vid is the following:
When you talk about the layer on top of the document, it will help you see your screen on the 'remarkable' to understand what you refer to.
Apart from that, your review is really helpful. Congrats!
Clear concise and honest. Thank you Mark.
Thanks for the honest review❤
Thank you for this honest review. I will be sure to take a look at the alternative you mentioned.
Great review. Thank you. Very helpful. The monthly subscription fee was a dealbreaker.
Thankyou for the true opinion!
Helped me a lot
Very informative and useful to know. Thanks!
Thank you truly !! I have ADHD and single-purpose devices really help!!! so even though I have a tablet, I got a kindle for reading. And I have a watchminder just for reminders instead of a smartwatch. Off I go to review the Onix, thank you again. I am currently drowning in paper notebooks, they are so pretty, but what a mess!
appreciate your honest review 👍👍👍
Very informative review. I’m glad I watched this before investing in one. I think I’ll stick with my iPad for now
Thank you. Valuable info!
Nice video, well organized, thoughtful!
Thank you for this review. Very much to the point and clear.
very concise and straight to the point, thank you!
I have been using it for about 14 months now. I still use it. I would say the biggest problem is price. If price is not an issue, it is a great note taker. I still use the reMarkabl 2 and with 2.12 update, it became a lot more useful. But again, the price is high.
I also have Boox Onyx Lumi Max, which is bigger and not a great direct comparison. However, it still give me a good software feel of Boox Onyx devices are like. Note taking is ok, but Onyx devices is a Android skin. It is good in some ways, including allows loading Android apps. But note taking on such an complex device feels a little too much. But if I only have the same amount of money, Onyx devices is still a very good option.
They dropped price to $300 and the pen is $129
Does it still cost 8/month in subfees to access dropbox and Google Drive? And How does it work with the pdf-format that it used to create when you transfer files? Can you interact with notes that have been uploaded and then loaded back to the device?(hope my question makes sense
Thank you! I’m waiting for mine in the mail now-
Can you provide a link to the competitor that you recommend please?
Thanks for the great video!
Thank you. Very useful review
To the point. Thanks for your review!
I have a computer, a phone, the remarkable was a gift. I love, love, love it. It has taken the place of all the spiral notebooks I only stopped using once I got it. It does what I need it to without interjecting it’s own thoughts as does my computer at times. When I finish something I want to them send to my computer I can do so, or mail it. I can’t draw with my computer as if it were paper. It’s just more personal.
I literally was about to purchase this to replace my daily / weekly planner. I'm very much connected outside of this device and may want to bring my data from inside to outside. I'm looking at The Onyx Book. Sounds like the functionality is more modern.
*Longer written review*
Is that all you can say about the device? No, an in-depth review can be found here:
EN: www.voys.co/blog/long-term-review-remarkable-2-buy-or-pass/
NL: www.voys.nl/weblog/long-term-review-remarkable-2-kopen-of-niet/
*The alternative*
I got some questions via Twitter and in the reactions about the alternative I was mentioning. It's the Onyx Boox Note Air 2, which is based on Android. That means it does have an app store and a bookstore and does work with your favorite sync service like Pocket. The Supernote A5x is also advised in the comments by Don who added some nice thoughts.
*Chapters*
00:00 reMarkable2 intro
00:23 The true price of the reMarkable
00:43 Which pen/stylus to choose
01:10 Getting stuff on your reMarkable
02:04 Reading, annotation and highlights
02:44 Taking notes
03:17 Drawing
03:35 Does the reMarkable 2 suck?
04:23 The competition
Good day Mark, I was going to get a Remarkable 2 for my wife who has to go through a huge amount documents daily, comment and interact with several colleagues on various issues. It would be easier to have access to her emails on the same device and be able move all annoted documents across her notebook and smartphone. All her systems are Apple. Which of the options mentioned in your review video is most suitable? I am open to other options
@@viifedi An iPad is clearly what is needed for this use case. An eink device will drive you up the wall in this scenario.
Problem with Supernote, they've been unable to ship all year, with no end in sight.
Can you us remarkable for drawing and art or just writing
Onyx book reviews
Thank you. Let's wait for remarkable 4
Thank you for a shortened, in-depth video on this tablet. I was seriously considering purchasing a reMarkable 2, but after watching...No!
Excellent review. I'm so sceptical of glowing tech reviews these days. I get a lot of ads for Remarkable and it looked interesting but it seems like a gadget that I'd buy and then force myself to find a use for it. Besides the high cost of the pen and case, I'm not going to pay further for an app that should be free.
Hi Mark, Thx 4 your honest review.
Did you try the rm3 update version?
Rm says now, the work flow with documents and their integration would be super convenient.
Is this true?
Could you please do an update video if so?
This video is really solid. Good job man.
Thank you for the video! I really want a reMarkable 2, but I'd love to know, in your opinion, excluding the cloud features, as I don't care about them, is the ONYX still better than the reMarkable 2? How?
Excellent review!
This was super helpful. This was exactly the information I was looking for. Having it all in a nice Dutch accent was just the cherry on top.
Well this review doesn't explain much of the capability at all. I'm not saying this device is for you. But if you say the ONYX device is a much better, without any proper arguments, why it is really better, is not good at all. You find much better detailed UA-cam reviews that explain both devices.
Great review. I would have tried it already if there wasn’t a monthly fee for syncing. I find that fee insulting.
Thank you for this very honest review. I was about to buy one of these but after seeing this video, I will definitely not get it.
What was the tablet you recommended at the end? It's not listed in the description.
Wow, very informative and insight in to the product. Thank you, for saving me money.
Thx for the review, lots of helpful advice! I ended up not buying it, based on the disadvantages like the ebook issue (I was going to go for an upgraded e-reader). Cheers!
The onyx boox is great; I have one. Having a backlight was the big difference for me. However, I still feel I need a larger tablet for the purposes I would use it for. In the future, the perfect tablet will come by.
Was looking for a comment that was able to translate what the hell the other thing he was saying. Sounded like he kept saying ongshbook and judging by that segment being the most replayed, I think other people might have also been trying to figure that out
Hi Mark - thanks very much for this helpful video. I did not get the name of the main competitor for the remarkable you talk about. Are you referring to the Onyx Boox, did I hear correctly? Thank you so much for your help again. Best, Bertrand
What was the thing mentioned at the end? Ongs-book? A card/link to that Good e Reader buffet would be good
I was super ready to get one but glad that i came across you video, i did not know that it comes with no Pen, and cover, also the monthly fee !!! No thank you I will keep stacking my notes :) perhaps in the future, they will change or a better device will be released with more affordable budget and better options.
I realize I am a year late, but a 2024 goal I have was to obtain a tool for journaling/note taking/organization/planning in my personal life. Cannot thank you enough for the in-depth review and comparison to the Onyx Boox, a product I had never heard of prior to today. Now, if you will please excuse me, I'm going to go search your channel for an Onyx Boox Review! PS: love your accent.
Thanks for the review. I was considering getting this for my wife for Christmas because she takes tonnes of notes in notebooks and is always losing information, but not being able to get those notes off the device easily is a deal-breaker for me.
Same! I ended up getting my wife a Samsung S Tablet, which has worked very well for her (Samsung Notes app is excellent). And stylus is included!
Cant really tell what the name of the 'competition' is from the video. Would have been helpful to include link(s)
@MarkVletter We’re a year on now - do you feel the 3.0 software update made enough of an improvement to change your initial recommendation?
Thank you Mark for sharing your user experience with Remarkable 2. I'll also be skipping to buy this device and look into other alternatives in the market.
Thank you for this!!!
Thank you, i was about to buy it. I’ll take a look at the Onyx book sounds interesting
Thanks for the honest opinion
Thank you!! 🙏 I was wanting a device I could draw on and then print out the documents, this does not sound like the device for me
I teach and work in the health care field. I use a lot of ink-to-paper strategies to jot down ideas, tasks and thoughts. I've tried tablets and programs such as One-Note with varying degrees of success. One Note is great but with every computer refresh I lose things. This device looks like it will do the few things I want to do and do them very well. I'm looking forward to having a no-distraction, no blue-light device to help keep what would be stacks of paper in one place. Thanks for the helpful criticism of some of the drawbacks - still very glad this is on it's way to me.