Don't Buy The reMarkable 2 - Get an iPad and Apple Pencil instead!

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You make good points,. I don't like the new subscription model, but I have to admit that, for me, the ipad idea is not good because of two things: first, my eyes are much better using an e-ink screen. And second, in a normal tablet you are a second away from facebook, reddit, youtube and any other kind of flow killers.

The reMarkable is like writing on paper with a pencil. The iPad is like writing on glass with a plastic stick. That's the end of the comparison for me. No amount of additional functionality can overcome the most important usability feature of a note taking device.

OK, I was skeptikal too, but I bought the reMarkable 3 years ago and in short, I absolutely love it. For me, the remarkable is my sidekick in office meetings, travel, e-reading, note taking, lesson delivery and idea sketching. I also have recently bought the ipad air with the pencil. I love the iPad air too, but I was surprised to see that it did not and cannot ever replace my reMarkable. I use the iPad air to work on documents, deliver lessons, travel as well as R&R. I know everyone has their own opinion, but my verdict is very simple: iPad Air and reMarkable are two diffent things used for different applications. You would not buy a reMarkable if you want to use your device as an "all-in-one" and you would not buy an iPad if you are concerned about distractions or annoying notifications while you work. If I have to criticize something about the reMarkable it would be the very weak processor which would make reviewing large documents a bit of a pain. However, if you gave me a choice to either get rid of the iPad or the reMarkable, I would keep the reMarkable without hesitation.

I really love the remarkable for note taking for my study. It really puts me in a good flow and i'm never distracted by it. It also quite frequently updates and comes with completely new features. Its definetly not optimal and the pairing is slow, but for my purposes I really really like it. (Have been using it for 7 months now)

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I just bought another Composition Book from Walmart ($1.35 USD). This 100-sheet notebook will last me 6 months for my daily notetaking during work meetings. The "data" is always accessible, with important information highlighted with florescent markers for fast retrieval. No backup issues. Covers allow for quick access over years of information. If I really want to document or share, my printer has a built-in scanner for PDF or JPG creation. I like the wide ruled pages to keep things aligned horizontally. This is not an art book. It's a notebook. Anyway ... please give real paper, pen, markers, and highlighters serious consideration. They never break! No warranty period. No subscription plan. No distractions. 100% Private! 100% hack proof! Real "Composition Books" with real pens and markers are also SERIOUS COMPETITION!

What I learnt over time is that "input" (making the notes in a place that inspires you) is much more important than "control" (categorizing the notes). If a note doesn't even exist, it won't add value to you for sure. If it exists, there is already a small chance it'll be useful to you in the future. And if you come up with a system to categorize and tag them, that probability goes up substantially. If the "control" gets in the way of the "input" by tying you to a few systems that don't inspire you to make notes in the first place, it defeats the whole purpose. So, go out and make notes in the place that inspires you to make notes. Then, figure out the "control" problem by coming up with a good knowledge management system.

This is a very good review of the product. The fact that it doesn’t actually sync with one drive is killer for me. I completely agree that I don’t need a million copies to be made.

This is an excellent review. I was starting to think I needed one of these but I am so happy with my iPad. I really need to improve using it in a way to be more productive. Thank you for this review.

Absolutely love the candid review format. Liked and subscribed! Would love to see you reviewing other products!

You've completely changed my mind. I've seen many reviews, but no one have mentioned the Contras you told. Thanks very much, you've save me a lot of money. Big thumbs up and subscription

It stinks because I continually see this hardware and think "this is for me, I need this, this thing is perfect," but then I check to see if the software/functionality is any better and it always seems to get WORSE. How hard would it be to just sync files over cloud fluidly and provide handwriting conversion in a $299 package? They'd sell more units, and they already have the suite of peripherals that would supply an added revenue stream. No one is buying the peripherals if they don't buy the unit, and other than a homerun design and core concept, there is no reason to buy this unit and subject yourself to the downsides. The whole thing is almost a backwards marketing campaign for iPads. The remarkable idea makes people realize they want a paperless note-taker device but don't want to shoulder remarkable's issues, so they go to the competition. What a horrible business strategy. I'm actually surprised Apple hasn't bought the company, improved the obvious issues, axes the subscription model and sold the thing as "iPad-ink" or something.

Definitely very timely for me. I've been eyeing a Remarkable for a while but not taken the plunge and an Ipad feels a bit more attuned to different functionalities but is more expensive. Thanks, Tom for making my decision easier!

I’ve owned several iPads, had the pencil and used it often. The remarkable is a writing and drawing device. Not a tablet…. There is no comparison between the two, other than the fact the iPad has apps and can surf the web. The remarkable is designed for note takers, artists who want to hone their skills, and ebook readers who want to read on the go. At 299.00 it is a bit pricey. I agree. I use my remarkable way more than I used my iPad for note taking, so much so I sold my iPad, I use my iPhone in conjunction with the remarkable. It’s a compliment to your phone, tablet, or pc.

I have an iPad Air Pro (believe it’s a 2) and will tell you I’m getting the Remarkable 2 as well. It’s strange to fork out so much for so little but what many will tell you is that after having an iPad we still gravitate back to pen & paper. This is because it feels better and has ZERO distractions. When I’m being creative I need focus and feel. The Remarkable gives all the advantages of paper with the added bonus of storage. Would I like to have the option of color? Yes, but when I jot down notes or sketch all I need is B&W. If the Remarkable 3 adds color will I buy that as well? Probably.

Thanks. Was almost ordering the Remarkable, but I certainly hesitate after considering their “subscription” game.

Thank you for sharing that information with us! I appreciate that you are an independent reviewer and are not guided by sponsorships. Take good care and have a happy holiday season! ~Antonio Dominion

Thanks for your unbiased review. I was about to go for an impulse buying, just saved myself 300 quids. I will continue using my iPad pro. Thanks ..

Thank you so much, this was the best review I have seen. So useful and practical. Thank you!