I was distracted by my phone, much too often, so I created a system to fix that... for good. Watch the new vid here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/q412mMOkkpubiKw.html

@user-st6fi8bi1l

4 ай бұрын

Hello Ryan Kelly, how can the brand contact you for a collaboration?

I have made exactly 1 comment entry on any KZread video in my entire 41 years of life, and it is this one. I have no idea who this guy is, but this video was phenomenal and so well edited. I was up in the air about buying a Remarkable, and now I am down on the ground(?) about it. 100% decided I am buying it. Run the Joules, I am subscribing to your list just because this was so damn entertaining and informative. Hell, I may watch this again.

@SciMoTeAr

3 ай бұрын

he gets paid for this

@MichellePratt

Ай бұрын

I love my remarkable!!!! Total game changer.

@TheFaro2011

Ай бұрын

​@@MichellePratttell me why!

@MichellePratt

Ай бұрын

@@TheFaro2011 I'm good at taking notes but don't always read them back. It's great not having to flick through pages of a notepad to find out what I recorded in a meeting a month ago. I like to have a digital record of notes that I can read anywhere. I can also leave my RM at home and review my notes on the app. At the same time, I recall info (and think better) when notes are written in my own hand.

imagine making videos so high quality that you have to explain this is not sponsored

There are a lot of good reviews out there, but this is, by far, the best video I've seen on the Remarkable. Thank you for blending the features while sharing HOW you use it.

@renatasoares5668

11 ай бұрын

Hundreds of horrific reviews on their Instagram

@Ben-sn7xp

9 ай бұрын

​​​@@renatasoares5668It is pretty bad. I have one. I regret it. The thing starts writing before the pen even touches the screen leaving you not even able to read what you write. Customer support is the absolute worst. They're full of excuses. I've had mine for 2 years and with every software upgdate it gets even worse.

@alexanderalberts691

8 ай бұрын

agree

@teamhop

6 ай бұрын

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@ryanbrownx1

5 ай бұрын

Totally. I purchased RM2 after watching this review. He is a star!🌟

No BS, this is by far the best youtube video I've seen detailing a product and it's intended use. Great production values and a sense of humour. Thank you!

I’ve got one. I had notepads everywhere. Loads of them. One for study, one for general stuff, a diary etc. the remarkable does everything you need if you are replacing writing on paper. It’s absolutely perfect.

@juanpabloyanez5350

10 ай бұрын

Would you say it'd replace/surpass a kindle? I hate kindle's minuscule screen

@ivanzq21

10 ай бұрын

can you read book? and how to get Ebooks? I have many book in kindle, can I transfer? or not at all?

@elondro

9 ай бұрын

@@ivanzq21 There is no access to kindle books. Epub and PDF work.

@agentdai

9 ай бұрын

I’m pretty you can only get PDFs and Epub books, but not kindle. Other than that, not sure

@felezeros4556

9 ай бұрын

@@ivanzq21you can upload epub or pdf from the my.remarkable site or from google drive

So sick of monthly subscriptions.

@electrifiedspam

Ай бұрын

Me too, I pay 29.99/month to subscride-out and it blocks all subscription services

@TheFaro2011

Ай бұрын

This sounds like it's absolutely true​@@electrifiedspam

I was here for a pure tech review, but it turned out to be an inspiring self-management lesson! Well done!

As a trucker, I find my device to be a lifesaver for managing the tedious paperwork trail that comes with the job. Additionally, as someone with autism, it serves as a cloud for my mind, allowing me to easily access all of my ebooks and utilize memory techniques such as mnemonics, the major system, and memory palaces. This not only saves me time but also makes it easier on my cognitive load. Overall, I love my device for its ability to simplify my life in so many ways.

Yeah. I got mine at the start of the year. Really changed the way I journal and plan my time. I use the Alastair method for planning and follow up my weeks. I usually convert my hand written text and send it into Journey which is my journaling platform. A bit old school in a good way. There isn't a lot of tech that puts a smile on my face. This one does. And thank you for your video. I learned that if I number the folders I get them arranged in the way I want. Thanks again! "Ha en bra dag", as we say here in Sweden! 🙂

Remarkable 2 really is the best. Also the fact that you have access to all the files on the remarkable and on the computer and on your phone with the cloud sync is a game-changer. Having the ability to have many folder, pds, notebooks and more in one place helps so much with multiproject management. You can also do sub-folders as well. So easy to move between folders. Or make duplicates. Also remember you can activate a security code on your remarkable, like a screen lock you would have on your phone. A 4-digit code you choose, to give you some peace of mind that no one else can access your information. :) Great review.

Amazing review. tech reviews are notorious for being repetitive across videos. I wish more people shared their personal experience as you did. Keep up the amazing work!

Thank you. I've watched a ton of reviews in my life on so many different products. Normally I make it 15% into the review before I start fast forwarding or even turning it off. This one I enlarged, sat back, and watched from start to finish. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I haven't finished this video, and I'm impressed with your style and information. This a rare for me, so I needed to tell you. I started out looking for more info on digital tablets. I discovered a lot more. Thank you. I'm looking forward to following you.

Thank you for such an interesting video. I have been struggling to figure out a workflow for this to replace my chaotic paper planning. You have helped so much and I have spent a very happy evening drawing planning pages. (and, of course, not done anything on those lists).

This by far is the most accurate and useful review that I ever see on a product. I received the tablet today as a gift and I’ll get the best of it thanks to your detail explanation ! Thanks for sharing !!

Got my recently. For someone who loves to draw/doodle/write, practice doing this, and hate having to start over/bring and waste paper, this thing is beyond perfect.

The remarkable is worth every penny. Btw, currently starts at $$298 USD. I have been using since the first version came out. Increased my productivity, allows spontaneous drawing and focus. It is a huge plus that it doesn’t surf the web etc. it’s for writing and drawing period. Mountains of legal pads are now all in this device.

@jshyne213

11 ай бұрын

Thank you. I thought I was missing the correct product since it was much less than $1000.

@AndreasGerhard1

3 ай бұрын

Yes I also used remarkable 1 and I buy it for $450 with pen and case 5 years ago and this is probably the best purchase I've done so far... Everybody asked me why buying a tablet without multimedia function and apps, I can always answer that "I already had my phone and laptop for that purpose"... And the pen tip is actually pretty cheap, as for now it cost only $34 and you'll got 25 spare tips... Of course it's not as smooth as ipad or samsung tablet, but at least it didn't cost me any anxiety on battery life and software update... I think everyone should give it a try...

This was a fantastic video! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Your on-screen manner, even the "Dad Joke" (" I'll show you a NOID!") was just wonderful. I especially liked the great organizational and "mind management" tips at the end. I subscribed I look forward to other videos from you.

Thank you for this. Love your authentic and vulnerable style. Now waiting for ReMarkable 2 to arrive and starting to really look forward to it.

Run the Joules, Thank you! I'm pretty sure that YOU (through this brilliant video) have changed MY life! The Remarkable is on its way. Loved seeing how you have put it to use. Truly, fab job! Cheers!

Honestly this is, by far, the best video I've seen plus the features on HOW you use it. thanks amazing really incredible

I bought my reMarkable before it was even finished, and have not regretted it (still use the first model). I also have a racing mind and write "morning pages" all day long, as needed; it calms me down and helps me regain focus. Also it works for epub and pdf, which I use a lot in both work an leisure. I like its limitations, why do we need every device to do it all? No one thinks a mobile phone and a computer is redundency, they are both good for different things. And the reMarkable has its place in the gadget park.

Amazing review. most other reviews forget about the main experience and just talk features and specs. I needed to see it in action, and you did a fantastic job. thanks.

Love it. I hear you so much, and am waiting for mine now and you just made me feel so much better for doing it.

My wife and I print recipes to PDF and load to the Remarkable. We then mark up as we adjust and add notes. It is really helpful as I experiment with cheese making recipes.

The aesthetic quality of this video is so good it’s almost annoying. Fantastic work and the content was really, really great as well.

Great Review! I am still in the research and comparison stage, but I really appreciate your style, showing exactly HOW you use the Remarkable, THIS kind of review is exactly what I have spent way too many hours looking for. You answered many questions I did not even realize I had. Thanks!

Really nice video production and product review. You came across as a genuine good friend that one has known for a long time, with honest opinions, not trying to sell you anything.

That was a really cool video (I usually struggle to get past the 5min mark on YT...). I have already ordered one after two years of procrastinating (it IS expensive isn't it?) , and watching this video while waiting for delivery confirmed pretty much that this will be just perfect for me.... thanks, very entertaining, enjoyed it!

Reassuring to hear, can’t wait until it arrives! Looking forward to writing mind-maps, note taking, reading, and editing pdfs on such a gorgeous device. I ordered the type-folio so I have the option to type out fast thoughts and then edit into mind-maps with the pencil

@no-fo7he

8 ай бұрын

I'm assuming you've gotten it at this point. How is it working as far as mind-maps go? I feel like the nature of it not expanding horizontally forever and only expanding vertically is very restrictive for mind-maps. What's your experience?

thanks to the remarkable 2, I found your channel. Thankful for that. You explained everything so smooth, and nicely even giving us your personal experience. I will definitely check you all the channels and videos. Keep going 😊

My Man. I've been following The Loam Ranger (TLR)for a coule years and have been meaning to come over here for awhile, as you occasionally mention it "over there." Long story short, I am 1 year into concussion recovery and doing a lot of really hard work on my concussed ADD/executive functionally challenged brain. I am a note taker and was looking into (for like the 4th time) a writing tablet when I saw this review. THANK YOU. I'm in. This was exactly what I have been looking for for reviews on these darn things. You answered ALL my questions and the clincher is this: I already trust you implicitly. Your Work on TLR is honest, thorough, and so freaking well produced... (and to be honest, just like your desk... clean lines, free of distractions, and very efficient in an artful way).... and that's talking about BIKES (and trails and travel etc etc). Thanks for your honest and dilligence in putting out such high quality and RELEVANT pieces. Mahalo from New Hampshire, USA. (If you are ever out this way with the crew or fam, let's ride bikes!)

Just went out and bought a remarkable. Watched lots of reviews, this one really helped finalise the decision. One major thing for me was distractions. I find myself in a waze when I use my phone or laptop. I thought about an iPad with paper feel screen protector, but I would just suffer from the same problem. This will be a useful device for university and work. No more scraps of paper in my bag before a lecture trying to find a place to write. Simple and elegant, but does the job.

I bought the remarkable based off of this video (and some side reviews) and I am hugely happy to have done that. Super great recommendation and in-love with the thing. It makes writing and sketching and organising myself fun and exciting ... like I look forward to it :)

@runthejoules

10 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@flickerbick1

6 ай бұрын

Why did you pick it over Supernote?

I came for a personal review and came away with personal help tips... BOTH are GREATLY appreciated! :D ... My buddy stopped over and showed me the Remarkable 2 and I don't have one yet, but I WANT ONE now! This review has been SUPER informative as well as REAL vs, like you had said at the beginning, "paid ad". I love the personal touches on this. Makes me want this MORE haha. Thank you for the information, being real and the time spent on this review!

Thank you so much for this review! It's really the kind of review I've been looking for! It was nice to see how you use it and what you like about it and not just features.

Thank you for this video. I did not buy Remarkable, but I started my morning pages. It was a good tip. There are others too to recommended it. But it was only after your video I started it and with the rules you mentioned: No negative self talk and commit to action. This "commit to action" was very helpful for me. It woke me really up to make effort. Morning pages gives a good practice platform with it. "Commit to action" affects clear decisions. Thank you.

A.D.D. - Life saver. Mine changed everything about the way I write.

@runthejoules

Жыл бұрын

I can 100% agree.

Absolutely love mine I purchased to organise myself for uni. I've picked up a couple of new tricks now, thank you!

Your review of the reMarkable 2 is absolutely inspiring. I used to write morning pages and i hope that i will be satisfied buying and using the most expensive block of paper i‘ve ever heard of. Best wishes from Germany.

Oh wow! Your video was like a guiding light in my e-ink tablet quest. I've been binge-watching reviews like a true e-ink tablet aficionado, and I was initially leaning towards the Supernote. But your video, my friend, struck a chord with me! That bit about the thinner tablet being easier to write on was a total game-changer - it's not something I had even considered. Thanks to your entertaining and informative review, the scales have tipped in favor of the reMarkable 2. Kudos for helping me make up my mind!

@aspartns

Жыл бұрын

I can say the the thickness of the Supernote is definitely not a big deal. Most of my notebooks have been thicker than the Supernote (before I switched to it) and it just feels normal, like a thin-ish notebook. The feeling of the ceramic nib is simply un-matched and I wouldn't switch my A5X (and A6X) for anything else.

@HarnessthePowerWithi

8 ай бұрын

I just bought the Supernote Ax5 today and can’t wait to get it@!

Your sense of humour and general attitude has earned you another subscriber!

Great video and share - seeing the imperfect, and yet how it had such a huge effect. Much appreciated

Thank you for this very thorough review. I currently own a Kindle Scribe, which I absolutely love for reading and taking notes in books and occasionally using the notebook feature. However, I'm in the market for a more sophisticated device to replace all of my notebooks. I love to write things down, but I'm compiling items in my small space. I really like the device's design, and now there is a folio feature for typing. I am excited to make a purchase soon.

This is very interesting. I really love e-ink stuff. I recently started using the Paper app on iPad and it reminds me a lot of this kind of workflow. It's very limited and those constraints help a lot! Too many things these days have lots of features, and I don't want to waste time tinkering. I do wish there was a colour e-ink version of the Paper app as a tablet, that would be ideal... This is a very well made video!!

@goldengibson1958

11 ай бұрын

You may find the Boox Tab Ultra C worth a look. Though it is more feature rich, it does really get out of the way once you’ve got a workflow established after the learning curve.

@beesmcgee4223

11 ай бұрын

@@goldengibson1958 ooh, thanks!

Such a high quality review. I really enjoyed it. Thank you!

@runthejoules

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great video. You have hit the nail on the head. I have the daily battle of trying to justify to people why I have spent so much on e-ink tablets when they do nothing! I must say your one frustration was the same for me…no books… but with its latest update I think the Kindle Scribe has finally hit the sweet spot.

Hi Jules, Very unique, calm and full of passion video. True. You did a very honest and more practical intuitive video than the others videos around on YT. This is exactly the reMarkable 2 e-ink tablet is. Thank You. God bless you and your family.

I find the Remarkable 2 is definitely a useful tablet without the distractions. It is premium and a step up from the original Remarkable tablet which I own as well.

@runthejoules

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@mrconfidential638

9 ай бұрын

Have you ever tried discipline?

@lanceharris5912

8 ай бұрын

Jesus - I can't imagine how bad the original must have been. These things are absolutely terrible.

@kkhorste

7 ай бұрын

Serious question here, you say the Remarkable 2 is better than the original - do the makers not update the operating system? I mean did they need to make a new device in order to have these improvements? I don't want to buy the Remarkable 2 and then a few weeks later the Remarkable 3 is released.

@0x007A

7 ай бұрын

@@kkhorste I was referring to the deign and appearance of both the Remarkable 2. The software has been updated in terms of features and usability. The original Remarkable had multiple software updates during the time I used it.Aesthetically, the Remarkable 2 is premium and professional. No, the company did not have to release a new product from a software perspective.

I just want to say thank you. I have been looking through all of the review videos for this tablet and other e-write paper tablets and this was the most honest and useful review I have found. I enjoyed the layout of the video, the style of transitions and scenery. I just want a simple notebook style tablet to take notes, organize my writing, function as a planner, sync, and not much more than that. This looks like it's going to be exactly that and someone who appreciates something well built, sleek, and tactile is also appreciated. I think this has convinced me the remarkable may be the tablet for me. I also appreciated the insight on your daily use and a few suggestions as to how to better organize your life, your day, and improve one's daily mental health. Would you suggest spending the money on the folio and the pen? Have you tried any other third-party folios? Again, thank you so much for the work you put in to this video. It's finally what I was looking for.

@lokusai

11 ай бұрын

Might be too late but the remarkable folio's aren't worth the money - they're very nice, but you can get decent third party ones much, much cheaper. I liked the better pen but you can also get cheaper alternatives with the eraser function (like the pencil he shows)

@laurenmanuel8035

10 ай бұрын

I’d say yes, I cringed a little at the price but if you’re a textile/ tactile oriented person I highly recommend, it’s a beautiful investment, I’m glad I got the black en that erases and the black book folio. The texture is unmatched

Thanks man. I like how you showed us your actual usage and how it helped you in life. It gave me a different perspective.

OMG man, your mind is like a furious beast, but totally tamed and focused. Congrats for your work, it's was an amazing experience. The review is also one of the best routine advice on freaking entire KZread I have seen in years.

thanks so much for sharing your perspective! a lot of people don't understand that the simplicity really is a bonus - especially for people like me with ADHD lol

@laurenmanuel8035

10 ай бұрын

YEEESSSSS

Thanks for this honest and thorough review of the Remarkable 2 tablet. I have been on the fence for some time but I think you just sealed the deal for me. I would love to know if the daily planner you showed towards the end is a template that you can import into the tablet or does the user need to create something like this from scratch? If there are template add ons to keep me from having to come up with my own would be icing on the tablet? haha Thanks again!

By far the best video review I've seen for any product in recent times. No marketing and feature comparison but clear & pure practical advise for anyone considering an e-ink tablet. 👌

This convinced me. I knew this tablet was perfect for me. I have so many running lists, journal entries, and notes. I need to organize my daily random thoughts and notes for long-term planning in one location. This table seems like the perfect fit

I got a remarkable ad just before this video

I've been a remarkable user since the beginning. Was grandfathered in from the old users. I've continuously upgraded through the years. That being said I did purchase the typefolio. My only gripe with all of this is that you cannot have PDF templates and be able to type on them. It's really inconvenient purchasing all these templates and can only be handwritten on. The most positive outcome that I've experienced with having this is that I can keep wiring schematics on here and make changes to them as I need to reroute power and whatnot. Having everything in an organized fashion at a glance is just perfect without computer navigating to get in the way.

@runthejoules

Жыл бұрын

Nice. It’s always cool to hear people’s various use cases for the tablet.

@Zanmiester

9 ай бұрын

outside of not being able to type on pdfs, how are you liking your type-folio?

@postbyte1

9 ай бұрын

@@Zanmiester absolutely

Morning Pages ..... Brilliant! I really enjoyed this review. Even though I purchased my Remarkable 2 over a year ago, your review gave me some great tips on how to continue to streamline my digital paper life!! TY

This is video sold me. I'm starting grad school in the fall and my biggest problem in undergrad was misplacing my notebooks for class. Or I'd grab my maths book for my history class so by the end of the week my class notes would be in scattered across like four different composition notebooks. And I got sooooo distracted trying to take notes on my laptop

Love my reMarakable 2! I inquired a couple of years ago about becoming an affiliate marketer for this product. I did not get approved. I used to buy journals. Then they get full and you don't have them handy when you need them. I have all the value of a paper system ( including the feel) with out any of the down sides. I draw a lot in my Morning Pages and my planner and my journal and this device feels like the best paper. All the other tablets I have tried are too smooth or the emulation is a little off. Every other device distracts me with extra features and then runs out of battery. I want to reaffirm every thing you said. I will add that it is probably not for everyone but for those of us who like things to be just right, and we know who we are, this is the perfect tool. Thank you for saying it so well.

Years ago, I’ve went down this rabbit hole as well and went with a Boox e-reader. Similar concept, but you get a larger screen in exchange for a worse writing experience. I prefer the ability to comfortably read large PDFs, while the note-taking workflow doesn’t seem completely solved. You write down stuff and sync it across devices, but the content is not responsive (look at how the script you wrote doesn’t fit well in your phone). So you need OCR, I guess, but I don’t think we’re there yet.

@benjaminsommer2523

8 ай бұрын

Which Boox? I wonder how the flagship Tab Ultra compares to the remarkable.

@chaburchak

6 ай бұрын

Down the rabbit hole is right. I became obsessed with e-ink note-taking and which one I should try. Finally went with the smaller Supernote and quickly realized my handwriting is way too slow and way too sloppy to make this a viable alternative. I admire the workflow people come up with for these, I just know it ain't for me...

Great video on Remarkable! Thanks for sharing and making it “how” it’s useful. Not just a generic review. Much appreciated! Thx

Love your review! So need one of these for my biz and life.

I loved the RM1, I used that thing for meeting and taking it out to engineering sites to sketch diagrams, make notes or read drawings. I was sent a newsletter for the RM2+Type Folio and got it for 650. Videos like this helped make me justify it even though I already had positive experiences with the RM1.

I have had my eye on these for a while, and this is the review I've been waiting for. Thanks! (and thanks for the referral/discount code too!)

@runthejoules

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help! It’s a tricky device to review. I feel like a lot of why this tablet works for me is purely based on personal preferences…not logic haha.

I've had mine about three weeks and I love it! I need it for shoots and so far, it's been so practical.

After having watched several paper tablet reviews across youtube, you convinced me to finally buy the ReMarkable 2. Thank you so much for this honest and well produced video, and for posting the friends & family link in the video description! The only one left to convince now, is the KZread Algorithm that keeps on showing me ReMarkable 2 ads :D

I have heard there is a solution to get books to your reMarkable with calibre. I don't have a reMarkable, but I do use calibre with my kindle. Who knows? It could work. Love this video. I am a big gear head, I enjoy watching people crunch numbers on processors or fuel injection or whatever the thing is. I am so happy for you to actually talk about this bit of kit that you love, why you love it, and how you love it. Sub for the channel. Like for the vid.

Finally! I've been waiting so long for someone to invent a white rectangular square that can be written on with a pen, this product is going to revolutionize our entire world in a matter of months!

New to your channel review: Exceptional quality mate, I’ve already bought the product moments before stumbling across your vid and still finding myself watch your review twice, for the art aspect. Well done. Will check out your other vids, thanks for putting in the extra hard yards. Tim 🇦🇺

Dude, you rock ! Informative and entertaining

That bridge looks ready for a fungal zombie outbreak 👀

@sujitwarrier4857

Жыл бұрын

Omg just noticed that.

@radist8334

Жыл бұрын

and it crosses the river of death

Amazing production. You’re great. Subscribed.

Wonderful review Sir, good attention to detail. I am not ready to buy one yet but hopefully soon. I believe this will be REmarkable!

I like your editing style and hope this channel will take off for you! I just feel like you should have mentioned the kind of ridiculous subscription model which totally turned me off from buying it to be honest (maybe they changed it back idk).

@runthejoules

Жыл бұрын

I initially talked about it, but then realized that everything I personally do with the tablet doesn’t require the paid subscription. Remarkable should definitely makes things more clear as to what the paid Vs non-paid experience is like with the tablet. Maybe that should be an entirely separate video 🤷🏻‍♂️ In any case, thanks for the input! Much appreciated.

@rush48192

Жыл бұрын

The sub is 2.99 a year, which is free the first year and includes 3 years extended warranty

@andieluke1366

Жыл бұрын

​@@rush48192 I thought it was monthly?

Loved the video, I’ve been loving the Kindle Scribe but still eyeing a Remarkable 2, hope they release the next Remarkable version soon. Off-topic question, what microphone are you using? It sounds so good!

@runthejoules

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! That mic is actually an old AKG C1000S. It's not really intended to be a vocal mic, but I agree, somehow it does a good job with voice work. I'm not sure if Remarkable will be releasing a new device soon. They spent so many years developing the current one and seems to be going with a model that is based on creating new accessories and subscription models. We'll see though!

I LOVE this video. Thank you. I really enjoyed watching it

This has been the best review. SOLD! Ordered one and can’t wait. With so much going on in my head I can’t use my phone to write anything up as I get distracted and forget. This remarkable looks amazing. Thank you for this review.

I do enjoy my remarkable 1. Not sure if it's worth spending 600+ dollars (plus all the accessories) CDN to upgrade. A bit disheartened to hear there's a monthly fee for certain features. I think the best feature you mentioned was the built in pen eraser. Does the premium pen work on the R1? Thanks for the video from a fellow Canuck. :)

@___xyz___

11 ай бұрын

Hey. Early adopter and owner of both rM1 and rM2. With regards to the "pro pen", you have to ask yourself "do I really need the pencil eraser on the back?". You may be thinking, as I was, "oh I'm sure I'm going to start using the eraser if I just had it. It's clearly superior", but that's not good enough. Do you _really_ use the cheap double pencil eraser, and not a dedicated eraser, when you write on paper? Are you accustomed, perhaps even obsessively so, to the compulsion of turning around your pen mid-sentence to correct every few mistakes, only to turn the pen back around to resume note? Because I wasn't. And if you aren't already, I doubt that's going to change. Before epaper, I was a heavy physical note taker (although I eventually turned to fountain pens and rejected erasers altogether), filling a notebook or two every month. I found the feeling of writing on a screen (any screen really, neither rM or other epaper being any exception) being so far removed from the pressure and friction I had required that I spent years making 10x more mistakes while retraining my hand to the unforgivingly slippery scratch surface of an engineered faux plastic/glass pad with awkward tracking. I can't seem to repeat this often enough, but while I respect rM and other epaper tablet manufacturers for their commitment to bridge the gap between the physical and digital, the reality is this: From the outer extremes of abstract, virtual written expression being 0% to tactile, analogue pigment on solid matter being 100%, even with the amazing technological breakthroughs of epaper and software, we're only 75% there at best. And we may never get further than 90% in our lifetimes. The gap will never really disappear. With this reality check in place, I urge you to reconsider what it means to "replace" paper. And instead converge on a way to satisfactorily "integrate" digital tools into your current preference for analogue equivalents. What this means, in practice, is to learn from the most successful approaches in each niche (the digitalists and the nostalgists, respectively). And looking at what highly successful digital pen artists (and writers for that matter) do, there is no question the "Undo" button is the centerpiece of their workflow (irrespective of word processor or drawing software). (Others being such things as single key tool swap physical keyboard commands, unfortunately not present in consumer tablets such as rM.) I had to learn through trial and error that the "eraser" I thought I needed didn't serve the same purpose in digital as it did in physical. Unsurprisingly, it took more time to select an eraser tool, painstakingly trace the area with the disproportionate brush size and tracking, wait for the software to render the process so I can glance over the vector image and confirm my touchup before ultimately retoggling the pen tool, than it took to hit "Undo", and return the software to a previous state, already saved in memory, without the toggle. Naturally, I know there are benefits to and use cases for erasers. For recreational writers and artists perhaps that approach is preferred. But once you're writing for a job, and the writing itself is slow and tedious, you'll start asking yourself why you chose the slightly more uncomfortable device for the job, when you could've just had a stack of disposable stickies or the back of an envelope and a ballpoint. "Undo" is a better tool, albeit digital magic. Please consider using it. With that out of the way, there are really only four reasons to acquire the rM2 over the original: 1. More responsive hardware. 2. Better contrast. 3. USB Type-C future-proofed 4. Ambidexterity for lefties. On the contrary, there are still many benefits of the original rM: 1. Better feeling surface. 2. Buttons. 3. Servicability. 4. USB _with data_ (no pogo pins) meaning you can connect a 3rd party keyboard. 5. Lightweight. While rM2's slim form factor and smaller footprint are nice, unfortunately it's a luxury few people actually benefit from after attaching their magnetic folio. And once you're learned to comfortably write on a digital surface, the few millimeters off the table won't bother you anymore either. The depth becomes a fact of life easily compensated for with pocket accessories (note, handkerchief, wallet, phone). Not to mention there are cases for most epaper tablets that add incline for comfort. See, my $20 rM1 case is considerably more useful and comfortable than my now $169 magnetic leather rM2 folio ever was. And the battery, at least in my experience, is only slightly improved in rM2 over rM1. They're both so exceptionally long lasting compared to existing screen technologies, and you're going to want to charge them every day or so anyway for peace of mind if you use them full-time, so it's really not something you should think about. I still prefer to use rM2 for the aforementioned reasons. The contrast and responsiveness simply make it more comfortable for reading and _looking at the screen_, which, arguably, is still the main purpose and advantage of epaper.

bias... come on guys we need an honest review god damn it

LOVE LOVE LOVE your video!! Great great visual and sound. Great tips on how you reMarkable to organize your life. Thank you so much!

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You are so welcome!

I'm never persuaded to buy/try by a youtube review but you convinced me to buy it and I'm happy I did. kuddos to you and warm greetings from Transylania, RO.

I absolutely love Remarkable 2 tablet. With years writing in scattered notes and papers, I found a place to jott everything down. Its really remarkable!! And a nice video showcasing how remarkable it is.

I really like your morning pages idea!

This was a fantastic review, thank you!

What a fantastic video! I literally opened up the Remarkable website on my second monitor and was almost about to click the Buy button before finishing your video, LOL. Love your vibe, man! 🙂

Thanks!! I have been thinking about this for 6 months. your review and advice has convinced me to buy one.

Thanks for this review. This is a beatiful device, which I'd probably shell out for if my job involved writing everyday. As it is, your review helped me realise that I can still achieve what I need to with Evernote and Rocketbook (even morning pages, which I will now borrow, thanks). But I'll definitely keep this review in mind if my work shifts enough to make it worth the price for me.

Love the morning pages thing! I just ordered my Remarkable 2 and will DEFINITELY be trying that!!! 😍🤩 Thank you

I came here to listen to the review of the tablet and was completely shocked at how you detailed your use for the Morning Pages, Running todo list and Daily planner. These are exactly the top 3 things that i am looking to improve upon for myself and researching paper tablets to help me accomplish.

i love your review! it's detailed and well done. please do more and more diverse reviews. your content quality is pretty decent.

such a good and helpful review! Keep rocking the Canadian Tuxedo!

LOVED the A NOID joke! I have been on the fence to get a tablet like this one you are showing on the video and you helped me long way to make a decision. Bests regards from a Venezuelan viewer in Panama!

Thank you for making an instructional video where I am not bored or looking at the time or skipping bits. You have aesthetic super powers :) Now looking forward to more from your channel!

This is fantastic, it's exactly how I feel. I will use it often in sharing what I think about it. No need for me to try something like this - it's already done. My mind is totally less cluttered.

This was amazing. Thank you so very much!

I ran into this video while researching Remarkable. I just want you to know that there is something so awesome about about you and your energy. Hard to put into words.

I'm wanting one now just so I can jot down and map out how I want to organize things on the device itself. I have a pencil and paper right now trying to think of how I can organize folders and things for work. Great video btw. I loved it.