![]() It’s pressure-sensitive, the pens can work on a 50-degree tilt for shading, there’s just a little bit of friction to the surface – in short, it’s as close as we’ve ever felt to writing on a traditional pad from a connected device. It’s not just marketing hype – writing with the ReMarkable 2’s Marker pens on that CANVAS display really does feel as if you’re writing on paper. It has a near-singular purpose – to make writing on a digital device enjoyable – that it pulls off in great fashion, even if that’s at the expense of the multitasking capabilities that we’ve come to expect from our mobile devices. Remember when gadgets felt… gadgety? Fun devices that weren’t concerned about ecosystems and notifications and wireless payment transactions and all the boring stuff? That’s what the ReMarkable 2 harks back to. ![]() Sparse but speedy and functional interface.Feels remarkably close to using a pen on paper.Though each pack comes with 10 replacements, you’ll need to replace them after three to seven weeks of use according to ReMarkable’s website, an additional cost that could soon add up. However, like a real pen, their tips don’t last forever. They’re of a comfortable thickness and length, and superbly weighted for longer writing sessions. You’ve two pen options with the new model – there’s the standard, 15g Marker which comes in white, and the new 19g Marker Plus, which features a built-in eraser on its end. It also lets the new-and-improved marker pens for the tablet snap on magnetically to its right hand edge. The move to an aluminum frame is particularly handy, as it lets the new ReMarkable tablet make use of magnetic accessories, such as snap-on covers, with two new leather book case covers (in black or brown) offered, as well as a slip-in fabric folio case. A small power button sits on the top-left edge, and in the bottom left corner is a USB-C charging port. ![]() The rear panel also features four tiny, slightly-raised rubber feet, which stop the tablet slipping when writing on a table. Gone is the plasticky feel of the original’s casing, replaced with a gunmetal aluminium frame, with a subtle off-white border surrounding the screen and extending to the rear panel. Lightly textured, it gives a satisfying amount of friction when you write on it using the included marker pen.Įxternally, the ReMarkable 2 is far more refined than its predecessor. It’s sharp thanks to a 226 DPI pixel density (a resolution of 1872 x 1404), and is easy on the eye thanks to the same anti-reflective properties that other E Ink devices offer. Instead, it’s all about the reading and writing experience. It won’t blow you away with colors and silky smooth motion. That screen is the star of the show here. ![]() Measuring 187 x 246 x 4.7 mm (the world’s thinnest tablet, says the company) and weighing 403.5g, it makes use of a 10.3 inch monochrome E Ink Carta display, that’s been modified and optimised for handwriting input, making it what ReMarkable calls a ‘CANVAS’ display. Think of the ReMarkable 2 as a big Kindle you can write on, and you’re along the right track. But for artists and note-takers, the ReMarkable 2 is a unique and focused experience worth considering – it doesn’t do as much as Apple’s tablet, by a long shot, but what it does do it does incredibly well. The tablet will be a hard sell for some – it’s more expensive than the entry-level iPad, for instance, which offers vastly more functionality through its color screen, App Store access and full multimedia support. The Marker and Folio come free with the tablet though, so you'll only need to buy new ones if you lose the ones that come with it, and you can choose to upgrade the packaged ones for the Marker Plus and leather Folio for a small fee if you want. Then for the extras the Marker costs $49 / £49 / AU$79, the Folio is $69 / £69 / AU$119, the Marker Plus is $99 / £99 / AU$169 and a leather case is $149 / £149 / AU$249. Replacement pen nibs, leather magnetic cases and replacement pens can be bought separately, too. The ReMarkable 2 is out now and it costs $399 / £399 / AU$679.
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