reMarkable
{{short description|Electronic writer tablet}}
{{Lowercase title}}
{{Infobox information appliance
| name = reMarkable RM100
| manufacturer = reMarkable
| image = ReMarkable tablet with sleeve and pen.jpg
| caption = First generation reMarkable tablet with sleeve and pen
| type = e-reader
| power = Non-removable {{val|3000|u=mAh}} lithium-ion battery[https://remarkable.com/ reMarkable | The paper tablet - Technical specifications]
| storage = {{val|8|u=GB}}
| display = {{convert|262|mm|in|abbr=on}} electronic paper display, 1872 × 1404 pixels (1.333:1 (4:3) aspect ratio
| input = Touchscreen with 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity, stylus without battery
| connectivity = Wi-Fi ({{val|2.4|u=GHz}} and {{val|5|u=GHz}}),[https://fccid.io/2AMK2-RM100 RM100 reMarkable paper tablet Test Report WiFi reMarkable AS] Micro USB 2.0
| dimensions = {{convert|177|×|256|×|6.7|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|350|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| website = {{URL|https://remarkable.com/}}
}}
The reMarkable is an E Ink writing tablet for reading documents and textbooks, sketching and note-taking that attempts to fully replicate paper writing.[https://mashable.com/2017/05/31/hands-on-with-remarkable-tablet/#vmdVFCWSPPq0 Hands on with the reMarkable, the closest thing to paper since paper] Developed by a Norwegian startup company of the same name, the device is geared towards students, academics and professionals.[http://www.businessinsider.com/remarkable-paper-tablet-sketching-writing-photos-2017-5?r=US&IR=T&IR=T reMarkable paper tablet for sketching, writing: PHOTOS - Business Insider]{{cite web | url=https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/technology/review-remarkable-2-tablet-a-fine-business-tool | title=Review: ReMarkable 2 tablet a fine business tool }}
The reMarkable uses electronic paper reading display and tablet computer writing system.{{Cite web |last=Gartenberg |first=Chaim |date=2020-08-27 |title=The reMarkable 2 is the latest attempt to turn your paper notepad digital |url=https://www.theverge.com/21403489/remarkable-2-e-ink-paper-tablet-review |access-date=2023-01-31 |website=The Verge |language=en-US}}
History
The company was founded by Magnus Wanberg and started product development in Oslo in early 2014. It has collaborated with Taiwanese company E Ink.{{Cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/remarkable-paper-tablet-sketching-writing-photos-2017-5?r=US&IR=T|title = This $530 tablet is better than a book or a sketchpad — it looks, feels, and acts just like paper|website = Business Insider}} Development was started in 2013[https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/remarkable-tablet-news/ The ReMarkable is a Tablet That Feels Like Paper | Digital Trends] and a crowdfunding campaign launched in late 2016.[https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/a26701/remarkable-hands-on-demo/ ReMarkable Hands-On: The First E-Ink Drawing Tablet Is a Wonder to Behold] Pre-orders began in 2017.[https://the-digital-reader.com/2017/05/31/remarkable-raises-12-million-pre-orders-gets-positive-early-buzz-press/ Remarkable Raises $12 Million in Pre-Orders, Gets Positive Early Buzz in the Press | The Digital Reader]
The second generation reMarkable 2 was announced on March 17, 2020.[https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200317005147/en/Introducing-the-World%E2%80%99s-Thinnest-Tablet-reMarkable-2 Introducing the World's Thinnest Tablet, reMarkable 2], BusinessWire, March 17, 2020 It was marketed as the 'World's Thinnest Tablet' (measuring 187 x 246 x 4.7 mm{{Cite web|last=August 2020|first=Gerald Lynch 27|title=ReMarkable 2 tablet review|url=https://www.techradar.com/reviews/remarkable-2-tablet|access-date=2021-06-22|website=TechRadar|date=27 August 2020|language=en}}) and sold in August 2020 for US$399 (EUR€337), not including the marker.{{cite web |url=https://mashable.com/article/remarkable-2-review/ |author= Chris Taylor|title= ReMarkable 2 review: A magic legal pad from the future |publisher=mashable.com |date=27 August 2020| access-date=21 December 2020}}
A third generation reMarkable Paper Pro was announced in September 4, 2024.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcuoqE3Qumk |title=reMarkable Paper Pro {{!}} Launch event |date=2024-09-04 |last=reMarkable |access-date=2024-09-08 |via=YouTube}} This version features a colour electronic paper screen with an in-screen reading light called a frontlight. Sales began immediately after the announcement, with the reMarkable Paper Pro sale price set at $500, not including the marker.{{Cite web |title=reMarkable Paper Pro |url=https://remarkable.com/store/remarkable-paper/pro |access-date=2024-09-08 |website=remarkable.com |language=en}}
Operating system
ReMarkable uses its own operating system, named Codex. Codex is based on Linux and optimized for electronic paper display technology.{{cite news |last1=Henry T. Casey |title=reMarkable Tablet Review |url=https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/tablets/remarkable-tablet |accessdate=8 June 2019 |work=Laptop Magazine |date=15 September 2017 |quote=reMarkable uses Codex, its own OS. This is a custom version of Linux that's optimized for low-latency e-paper.}}
= Community support =
As Codex is based on Linux and an open source ecosystem, it has gained community projects and 3rd party software for it. The device is accessible through SSH, allowing the installation of 3rd party software.{{Cite web |title=tech:ssh [reMarkableWiki] |url=https://remarkablewiki.com/tech/ssh |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=remarkablewiki.com}} Many packages are accessible through Toltec, a community-maintained free software repository.{{cite web |url=https://toltec-dev.org/ |title=Toltec |date=2022-10-10}} The Cloud system has been reverse engineered and an open source alternative has been created.{{Citation |last=Känel |first=Dobrin von |title=rmfakecloud |date=2022-10-10 |url=https://github.com/ddvk/rmfakecloud |access-date=2022-10-10}}
= Alternative operating systems =
An alternative free operating system, Parabola-rM, has been made to replace Codex.{{cite web |url=http://www.davisr.me/projects/parabola-rm/ |title=Parabola-rM |date=2022-10-10}} Parabola-rM aims to turn the device into a full-fledged computer, allowing typical desktop Linux applications to be run,{{cite web |last=Linder |first=Brad |date=2022-10-10 |title=Turn the Remarkable ePaper tablet into a Linux PC with Parabola rM |url=https://liliputing.com/turn-the-remarkable-epaper-tablet-into-a-linux-pc-with-parabola-rm/}} with the caveat that this is not a supported configuration.{{cite book|last=Remmel|first=Davis|title=Parabola on reMarkable: A Guide|year=2020|url=http://www.davisr.me/projects/parabola-rm/install-guide-latest.pdf}}
Subscription
In October 2021, a connect plan was launched which required a monthly subscription of $5 for its Connect Lite plan or $8 for the Connect plan with unlimited cloud storage.{{cite news |last1=Liszewski |first1=Andrew |title=reMarkable's E Ink Tablet Now Requires a Subscription to Access Its Best Features |url=https://gizmodo.com/remarkables-e-ink-tablet-now-requires-a-subscription-to-1847856223 |access-date=31 October 2022 |publisher=gizmodo.com |date=13 October 2021 |ref=Gizmodo}} This was withdrawn in September 2022 however and some of the original features that were withdrawn, such as integration with file hosting services, were made available to all ReMarkable owners, with there being a single Connect plan price that was reduced to $2.99 per month.{{Cite web |last=Liszewski |first=Andrew |date=2022-09-20 |title=reMarkable Lowers Subscription Fees For its E Ink Tablet While Making More Features Free |url=https://gizmodo.com/remarkable-e-ink-tablet-lowers-subscription-fees-1849557564 |access-date=2023-01-31 |website=Gizmodo |language=en}}{{cite press release |author= |title=reMarkable announces major expansion of software ecosystem and changes to subscription service |url=https://news.remarkable.com/remarkable-announces-major-expansion-of-software-ecosystem-and-changes-to-subscription-service-3tol2e |access-date=30 November 2022 |publisher=reMarkable |date=20 September 2022}}
Reception
Of the first generation of the tablet, Remarkable 1 (or ReMarkable RM100 as known by its model number), launched in late 2017, suffered some criticism due to sluggishness when loading and unloading files.{{cite news |last1=Liszewski |first1=Andrew |title=The reMarkable E Ink Tablet Is Way Too Good For Its Software (and Price) |url=https://gizmodo.com/the-remarkable-e-ink-tablet-is-way-too-good-for-its-sof-1822612517 |accessdate=2 June 2014 |work=Gizmodo}}
The Bad Voltage podcast stated, the lack of integrations with other software limits the device's usefulness for taking notes for some users,{{Cite episode|title=Poetry in Notion|url=https://www.badvoltage.org/2021/01/21/3x21/|access-date=21 January 2021|series=Bad Voltage|first1=Stuart|last1=Langridge|first2=Jono|last2=Bacon|first3=Jeremy|last3=Garcia|date=21 January 2021|minutes=5}} and there is no official third-party app ecosystem, but the ability to add software via unofficial hacks offers interesting possibilities.{{Cite episode|title=Poetry in Notion|url=https://www.badvoltage.org/2021/01/21/3x21/|access-date=21 January 2021|series=Bad Voltage|first1=Stuart|last1=Langridge|first2=Jono|last2=Bacon|first3=Jeremy|last3=Garcia|date=21 January 2021|minutes=36}}{{cite web |title=remarkable-hacks |url=https://github.com/ddvk/remarkable-hacks |website=rM Hacks on Github |access-date=2 August 2021}}
The second generation Remarkable 2 was released in May 2020, and a review by Wired, stated it "excels at taking your handwritten notes, but it doesn't do much else well."{{cite web |url=https://www.wired.com/review/remarkable-2/ |author= Louryn Strampe|title= Review: reMarkable 2|publisher=wired.com |date=9 September 2020| access-date=21 December 2020}} Other media outlets have seen the lack of a distraction or ability to do much else as positives. {{cite web | url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tech/remarkable-2-review-no-frills-29008246 | title=ReMarkable 2 Review: No-frills productivity and creativity without distractions | website=Daily Mirror | date=24 January 2023 }}
ReMarkable tablet with pen.jpg|A PDF file on the reMarkable annotated with the passive pen
ReMarkable tablet A4 A5 paper.jpg|Size of the reMarkable tablet compared to A4 and A5 sheets of paper
ReMarkable 2 tablet with Wikipedia article.jpg|Second generation reMarkable 2 with Wikipedia Article about reMarkable
See also
References
External links
- [https://remarkable.com Official webpage of reMarkable | The paper tablet]
- [https://github.com/reHackable/awesome-reMarkable A curated list of projects related to the reMarkable tablet]
- [https://remarkable.guide/ reMarkable Guide | Community maintained information site]
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