on RPP vs iPad Pro -- I've found that taking hand writen notes on an ipad pro to be an awful experience. For example, today I was writing meeting notes for a very important meeting, which lasted for two hours. I found that the more notes I took, the harder it was to move my hand on the screen, due to the screen warming up and the raw glass sticking to my hand. The result is that my wrist hurt taking notes over the two hours. I could maybe use some screen protector on the ipad that would improve the long term writing experience, except I don't enjoy writing on it even when the ipad in the best of situations. I also think screen protectors are awful anyway.
Thanks for this comment, I never got to the point of writing for such a long time on the iPad Pro. I love the device, great tech ... but less and less use cases for me. The warm surface and the sticking glass can be really uncomfortable, I can imagine. I still have a Paperlike protector on it, but it only reduces reflections a bit (mine cam with the glossy screen), but it does not really create a better writing experience for me.
The warming up was one of the most underestimated issues with writing on the ipad. people talk about writing on glass and everything but for me, the fact that it keeps getting warmer and warmer when I write and the battery percentage keeps going down faster and faster as it warms up was enough reasons for me to try my hands on the rM PP, and after a week with it, I can tell anyone who is still on the fence to proceed with it. I used to have a Boox Note Air 2 but I returned it because I hated how heavy it was, how the pen was not sticking correctly because of the weak magnet, how far the pen to the screen is and how much it was lagging behind when i wrote. and with the remarkable, it's kinda like the Apple of eink tablet, not necessarily the one with the most features, but the ones they have, you can tell they put lots of thoughts and efforts into the design. My most favourite small details is how they designed the case folio to have a little "pocket" to fold the cover strap so that you don't have a bump when you lay it on a flat surface, and it doesn't flap around too much. Sure, I do wish it has more functionalities, but I am making an investment with a belief that Remarkable will add functions over time to make my experience a little better every updates :D
@@Artellico I like my iPad as well, however the way I see its place in my life, is as a 'last resort' kind of device. For focusing and being effective at logical processing (eg coding, architecture, planning), I prefer highly specialized tools. Sometimes its because the tool has effectively nailed an "experience aesthetic" (author on iOS is a good example of this), and other times its because the tool does something that no other tool does well. For me, the RPP falls inbetween both these camps, where the screen is nice to look at it, the colors are very nice, the writing is good, and frankly the UX aesthetic is well done as well. While the iPad is, as a device, excellently done, the tools I utilize (such as Good Note) do not have a similar "experience aesthetic" that causes me to crave to utilize them (often, I crave not to use notability, or good notes, or liquid notes or any other iPad notes app). This might seem like a minor, bougie concern, but I think it matters a lot in a world where everything is fighting for your attention. Actually craving to use your tools naturally compels you from having to fight the desire to go to reddit, or watch youtube, or whatever other bullshit time waster is desperately competing for your attention. I own two RPPs right now, and if there was "page syncing" across devices, I could imagine owning three (1 RPP for dedicated note taking, 2 RPPs for left/right page of a book).
@@NguoiTuyet1this is the exact reason why I stopped using an iPad. If I want something to do "computing" I use my MacBook Air or Surface Laptop 7 13 inch. If I want to write notes I use the Remarkable. Simplified my life and if I want to be completely off grid, I take my Remarkable only with me wiithout my phone and I can't even be tempted to go look at email - it ain't there! Limitations are often the key to discipline.
I like mine. I’m using the color a lot more than I thought I would for notes. The front light works for what it should work for: allowing you to use it in situations that aren’t well lit. I actually like that it seems to have more resistance than the RM2. Although I do like the softer “first contact” with the RM2.
I was disappointed at first with the writing experience, but got used to it quickly. It's just very different from the reM2, but compared to a ball pen it's not so much different (actually the reM2 feels often unnaturally sticky).
I agree, it does what it needs to do. I have never been in a situation at home or in work where I felt that the light level was inadequate. Sometimes I would use the front light in the office in the beginning as I was getting used to the dim screen, but in the last few days I do not use it anymore, only in the evening at home.
Fantastic video. This hit home for me. I’m an engineering major, and want a device to simply take notes, work out long problems, and import/export PDFs, nothing more. I’m temped by this Remarkable Paper Pro for the size and lack of distractions. Although I have a Boox Note Air 3c, I’ve found to be limiting space-wise and more cumbersome to use than intended with the bloated software. Like you, I also have an iPad Pro as well (2020), which doesn’t get used for real work at all. I may give the Remarkable Paper Pro a try. If i like it, I could always sell my Boox.
Thanks for the video. I believe it all depends on what you are looking for as I have also seen in other videos. If you want a color paper replacement that its minimalistic in order to not get distracted then the RPP is the best. If you want a productivity device then I'll go for a BOOX. One quick note, you dont really have to update all the apps every day. But since they take time, I always do it on my down time. Both devices are great
I agree and I use both anyway. But I learn more and more every day, that the productivity is higher, when I am using the reMPP (or reM2 for that matter) because I simply do one thing at a time only. This is pure psychology, I know, but it still helps me. I am likely getting the Boox Note Max, once available, because the 13.3 inch in perfect B&W quality seems very convincing. As you say, all of these devices have their use-case and great for what they are intended.
I just took plunge for RPP. My first eink. Replacing daily work notebook that I would scan upload and destroy hard copy when it ran out. Re RPP I waited for something with colour and the right large size. Figuring out my new workflow. Love the reduction in writing paraphernalia and weight. I make better notes. A double leaved a3 clamshell would have been even better! Miss ability to flick through prior pages quickly to find older notes like a real book. But have workarounds and advantages. Like moving key task page through to current day. I use the colours; love it. Clunky import/export/sync is fine because the alternative is scanning a notebook with my phone not a using my laptop.
Many thanks and fully agree. Just considering the numerous comments about the "limited" features and the price tag, I think there would be a minimal fan community for an A3 clamshell :-)
Actually, I like that it's there. I understand it's very low brightness and does not work like on the Boox Kaleido 3 screens to "light up" the darker background. But at night in darkness it's the perfect brightness for me, so I am happy with it. But they could have made it brighter for those who need / want it.
@@Artellicothe hardware can go brighter, but it is limited probably for battery life or stability etc. Given all the complaining about this front light I was pleasantly surprised at it's brightness in scenarios where it is even a little bit dim in the room - it's 100% adequate, and usually on setting #4/5. One reviewer claimed he had to go into a very dark room in order to show the backlight but this is just not true. I am happy with this aspect of it, but was a bit disappointed with how dim the screen is itself- this does not always come across in videos due to good lighting. Fully usable though and I have been much more productive with it for some reason.
remarkable says RMPP front light rated at just 3 or 4 nits, at maximum, compared to the 6-year-old Kindle Oasis which is rated at 137 nits. ridiculous. That's just a fraction of the illumination of a single wax candle on white paper, on the area of this screen.
They have to add frontlight, since the color display screen is too dark without it. However, screen frontlight is not comfortable for long time reading and writing. Moreover, it increases the ink-to-surface distance.
Yes, for me Hanvon N10 Pro from AliExpress turned out to be better (and for less $$). I returned Remarkable paper pro. Also returned Boox Go 10.3 (screen was too gray for my taste).
You raise a good point about wasting money on devices that don’t meet our needs. However, I partly disagree with the idea of minimalism: the remarkable viewer/reading app it's not minimalist nor productive at all, it's simply lacking important features. It only supports PDF and EPUB files and misses many options that competitors offer, making it harder to read larger documents on a small screen. I'm referring to page crop and zoom options. I think the RPP it's nice for its colors and big screen, but the document viewer needs improvements. Swiping to turn pages can be awkward for someone (maybe we just want to tap the screen?), and the app should add basic functions and more file format support.
I agree, the cropping is only manual and sometimes - due to the lag of the technology - it's hard to zoom to the best level. It should support automatic cropping! There is still no competitor at this size at the moment. Thanks for pointing out the swipe vs. tap point. This did not come to my mind, as I never even tried this on any tablet, as the natural gesture using paper is a swipe like movement of the hand. If this is a way of turning pages, which a significant number of users are expecting, then this is something reMarkable should implement. Cannot be difficult and adds a level of convenience for some ...
I was completely sold on the Remarkable PP until I learned that, unlike with Supernote, you cannot attach an OTG USB-C thumb drive to offload all your files for safekeeping or sharing with other computers. That was a deal breaker. If you don't hold it, you don't own it.
I do understand these comments, but the reality is, local storage vs. cloud is a topic which we cannot roll back. As mentioned in the previous comments, there is always a way for local backup, but unfortunately not via direct USB-C connetion and a thumb drive.
@@Artellico That's why I bought the Supernote and not the Remarkable. Supernote also mentions the USB-C connectivity as a big PLUS in their description and ads for the device.
For writing notes, go 10.3 is better. It's less ink-to-surface distance, thinner, lighter, and brighter screen w/o frontlight. Besides, remarkable still does not provide linux app, and has no plan for that.
I personally disagree because: I cannot see the ink-to-surface distance, this is just a measurement. The Boox Go is great for reading black text (only ePub where it can reflow), but too small for large PDFs and handwritten notes. The front light is helpful when reading in the dark, in daylight it makes no difference because it is too dim on the reMPP. Weight is unfortunately a consequence of the size, which is one of its most important features. I do not miss a Linux app because there is a decent web interface and I anyway use only Macs (with BSD4.4 backend) and Chromebooks (with Debian and Android VMs). My Linux servers do not need any GUI apps, they run without X-Desktop. You see the Boox Go 10.3 may be better for YOU, but it's not better for everyone and every use case. This is why choice and competition is great :-)
@@Artellico ink-to-surface distance may not that important for reading, but it makes quite difference for writing experience (ok, at least for me). Imagine the difference of writing directly on paper vs a thin glass between paper and pen. Larger ink-to-surface distance indicates larger light refraction.
I have a Supernote A6X2 and the Remarkable Pro, there is not any feeling you have a distance between pen and screen ink writing on both devices. It just feels like you write with a real pen or marker on real paper. Remarkable removed the EMR layer, that Wacom pens need to detect the magnetic Wacom pens need (that is why the RMPro has an active battery powered pen). Remarkable has the front light layers instead. There is no visual light reflection. Also the front glass is antiglare.
>> Also the front glass is antiglare ... which is what I really appreciate! Because not may other videos and comments are mentioning this: sunlight readibility is a key requirement for me. Some Boox devices (Tab Ultra C) are much more reflective than the reMPP.
I don't think this is a fair review. Updating all the apps isn't mandatory everytime and if one wants to jump directly to note taking, then one can jump into the relevant app on the onyx directly. The boot time of the remarkable and onyx was 20 and 36 seconds, and while onyx is double than that of the remarkable, its again not very common for people to turn off their E-ink devices. Most people would simply put it to sleep.
Thanks for your content, and I understand your point. I have shut down both tablets, because after just 4 days of not using the device, the Onyx Boox Go 10.3 was off (battery saving settings). I did not change the factory settings by the way. So in order to make a fair comparison, I switched both devices off. The difference in boot time is not an issue for me, but updating the apps (Play store) may be an issue for some. We are used to this behavior from our phones, whether Android or iPhone, but it simply takes time, and even if you delay the updates, at some point you should not ignore the updates for security reasons. So there is a difference, which will annoy some, but be OK for others.
I hate comparisons between iPad/Android devices and Remarkable. They are different devices for different use cases. So I am not gonna watch the videos any further.
You are absolutely right, they are for different use cases. But for some, the "one device for all" approach still makes a lot of sense, and within the tablet space, there is of course common ground to compare them. I hope it did outline the differences in use cases and "philosophy" enough, though!
When Onyx implements Gallery 3 color, I'm going to buy. However, if Remarkable pro has a legitimate "secret sauce" that Onyx (boox) cannot replicate, then perhaps I'd reevaluate the idea of minimalist tablet. Many folks already have a big tablet for mainline activities, and yet still want e-paper for straight forward reasons, taking notes, reading boooks, etc... and yet still enjoy a small iota of interoperability. I would happily avoid distractions myself when using a tool like a tablet, because durring the university lecture one is focused, or... when one reads a book that is a very immersive activity. You are a big boy or big girl, and can self regulate, though i recognize not everyone does. I'm thinking the modern Carta 1300 screens are acceptable, despite the fact color is apparently about to revolutionize the market. Anyhoo... Your videos on this topic are always the best, and thanks for taking the time to share.
Thanks a lot for your feedback and valuable remarks. As far as I have read (or watched) somewhere, reMarkable have spent a lot of time to implement the software leveraging the new controller chip for much faster response time and adapting the refresh strategy to the needs of this particular device. The limitations make this possible, a RUclips app would likely kill the performance of the Gallery3 screen even with the upgraded T2000 controller. I assume the in-house optimizations and the features of the reMPP allow this technology to shine - despite the technical limitations.
on RPP vs iPad Pro -- I've found that taking hand writen notes on an ipad pro to be an awful experience. For example, today I was writing meeting notes for a very important meeting, which lasted for two hours. I found that the more notes I took, the harder it was to move my hand on the screen, due to the screen warming up and the raw glass sticking to my hand. The result is that my wrist hurt taking notes over the two hours. I could maybe use some screen protector on the ipad that would improve the long term writing experience, except I don't enjoy writing on it even when the ipad in the best of situations. I also think screen protectors are awful anyway.
Thanks for this comment, I never got to the point of writing for such a long time on the iPad Pro. I love the device, great tech ... but less and less use cases for me. The warm surface and the sticking glass can be really uncomfortable, I can imagine.
I still have a Paperlike protector on it, but it only reduces reflections a bit (mine cam with the glossy screen), but it does not really create a better writing experience for me.
The warming up was one of the most underestimated issues with writing on the ipad. people talk about writing on glass and everything but for me, the fact that it keeps getting warmer and warmer when I write and the battery percentage keeps going down faster and faster as it warms up was enough reasons for me to try my hands on the rM PP, and after a week with it, I can tell anyone who is still on the fence to proceed with it.
I used to have a Boox Note Air 2 but I returned it because I hated how heavy it was, how the pen was not sticking correctly because of the weak magnet, how far the pen to the screen is and how much it was lagging behind when i wrote. and with the remarkable, it's kinda like the Apple of eink tablet, not necessarily the one with the most features, but the ones they have, you can tell they put lots of thoughts and efforts into the design. My most favourite small details is how they designed the case folio to have a little "pocket" to fold the cover strap so that you don't have a bump when you lay it on a flat surface, and it doesn't flap around too much.
Sure, I do wish it has more functionalities, but I am making an investment with a belief that Remarkable will add functions over time to make my experience a little better every updates :D
@@Artellico I like my iPad as well, however the way I see its place in my life, is as a 'last resort' kind of device. For focusing and being effective at logical processing (eg coding, architecture, planning), I prefer highly specialized tools. Sometimes its because the tool has effectively nailed an "experience aesthetic" (author on iOS is a good example of this), and other times its because the tool does something that no other tool does well.
For me, the RPP falls inbetween both these camps, where the screen is nice to look at it, the colors are very nice, the writing is good, and frankly the UX aesthetic is well done as well. While the iPad is, as a device, excellently done, the tools I utilize (such as Good Note) do not have a similar "experience aesthetic" that causes me to crave to utilize them (often, I crave not to use notability, or good notes, or liquid notes or any other iPad notes app). This might seem like a minor, bougie concern, but I think it matters a lot in a world where everything is fighting for your attention. Actually craving to use your tools naturally compels you from having to fight the desire to go to reddit, or watch youtube, or whatever other bullshit time waster is desperately competing for your attention.
I own two RPPs right now, and if there was "page syncing" across devices, I could imagine owning three (1 RPP for dedicated note taking, 2 RPPs for left/right page of a book).
@@NguoiTuyet1 responded to you kinda as well, but cant tag multiple people in a reply
@@NguoiTuyet1this is the exact reason why I stopped using an iPad. If I want something to do "computing" I use my MacBook Air or Surface Laptop 7 13 inch. If I want to write notes I use the Remarkable. Simplified my life and if I want to be completely off grid, I take my Remarkable only with me wiithout my phone and I can't even be tempted to go look at email - it ain't there! Limitations are often the key to discipline.
I like mine. I’m using the color a lot more than I thought I would for notes. The front light works for what it should work for: allowing you to use it in situations that aren’t well lit. I actually like that it seems to have more resistance than the RM2. Although I do like the softer “first contact” with the RM2.
I was disappointed at first with the writing experience, but got used to it quickly. It's just very different from the reM2, but compared to a ball pen it's not so much different (actually the reM2 feels often unnaturally sticky).
@@Artellico I agree. I was definitely taken aback at first, but now that I’m used to it I enjoy the writing experience as much as on RM2.
I agree, it does what it needs to do. I have never been in a situation at home or in work where I felt that the light level was inadequate. Sometimes I would use the front light in the office in the beginning as I was getting used to the dim screen, but in the last few days I do not use it anymore, only in the evening at home.
Fantastic video.
This hit home for me. I’m an engineering major, and want a device to simply take notes, work out long problems, and import/export PDFs, nothing more. I’m temped by this Remarkable Paper Pro for the size and lack of distractions. Although I have a Boox Note Air 3c, I’ve found to be limiting space-wise and more cumbersome to use than intended with the bloated software. Like you, I also have an iPad Pro as well (2020), which doesn’t get used for real work at all.
I may give the Remarkable Paper Pro a try. If i like it, I could always sell my Boox.
Many thanks, according to what you say, it may very well be a great device for you! Hope it works out as you expect it. All the best!
Thanks for the video. I believe it all depends on what you are looking for as I have also seen in other videos. If you want a color paper replacement that its minimalistic in order to not get distracted then the RPP is the best. If you want a productivity device then I'll go for a BOOX. One quick note, you dont really have to update all the apps every day. But since they take time, I always do it on my down time. Both devices are great
I agree and I use both anyway. But I learn more and more every day, that the productivity is higher, when I am using the reMPP (or reM2 for that matter) because I simply do one thing at a time only. This is pure psychology, I know, but it still helps me.
I am likely getting the Boox Note Max, once available, because the 13.3 inch in perfect B&W quality seems very convincing. As you say, all of these devices have their use-case and great for what they are intended.
I just took plunge for RPP. My first eink. Replacing daily work notebook that I would scan upload and destroy hard copy when it ran out. Re RPP I waited for something with colour and the right large size. Figuring out my new workflow. Love the reduction in writing paraphernalia and weight. I make better notes. A double leaved a3 clamshell would have been even better! Miss ability to flick through prior pages quickly to find older notes like a real book. But have workarounds and advantages. Like moving key task page through to current day. I use the colours; love it. Clunky import/export/sync is fine because the alternative is scanning a notebook with my phone not a using my laptop.
Many thanks and fully agree. Just considering the numerous comments about the "limited" features and the price tag, I think there would be a minimal fan community for an A3 clamshell :-)
@@Artellico actually i meant a double A4 clamshell opening to A3 - so not bigger, just thicker, like a book
What do you think about the frontlight?
Actually, I like that it's there. I understand it's very low brightness and does not work like on the Boox Kaleido 3 screens to "light up" the darker background. But at night in darkness it's the perfect brightness for me, so I am happy with it.
But they could have made it brighter for those who need / want it.
@@Artellicothe hardware can go brighter, but it is limited probably for battery life or stability etc. Given all the complaining about this front light I was pleasantly surprised at it's brightness in scenarios where it is even a little bit dim in the room - it's 100% adequate, and usually on setting #4/5.
One reviewer claimed he had to go into a very dark room in order to show the backlight but this is just not true.
I am happy with this aspect of it, but was a bit disappointed with how dim the screen is itself- this does not always come across in videos due to good lighting. Fully usable though and I have been much more productive with it for some reason.
remarkable says RMPP front light rated at just 3 or 4 nits, at maximum, compared to the 6-year-old Kindle Oasis which is rated at 137 nits. ridiculous. That's just a fraction of the illumination of a single wax candle on white paper, on the area of this screen.
@@danielhenderson7050I don't find it remotely adequate in low to mid ambient light in daytime. who says the hardware can go brighter?
They have to add frontlight, since the color display screen is too dark without it. However, screen frontlight is not comfortable for long time reading and writing. Moreover, it increases the ink-to-surface distance.
Yes, for me Hanvon N10 Pro from AliExpress turned out to be better (and for less $$). I returned Remarkable paper pro. Also returned Boox Go 10.3 (screen was too gray for my taste).
You raise a good point about wasting money on devices that don’t meet our needs. However, I partly disagree with the idea of minimalism: the remarkable viewer/reading app it's not minimalist nor productive at all, it's simply lacking important features. It only supports PDF and EPUB files and misses many options that competitors offer, making it harder to read larger documents on a small screen. I'm referring to page crop and zoom options. I think the RPP it's nice for its colors and big screen, but the document viewer needs improvements. Swiping to turn pages can be awkward for someone (maybe we just want to tap the screen?), and the app should add basic functions and more file format support.
I agree, the cropping is only manual and sometimes - due to the lag of the technology - it's hard to zoom to the best level. It should support automatic cropping! There is still no competitor at this size at the moment.
Thanks for pointing out the swipe vs. tap point. This did not come to my mind, as I never even tried this on any tablet, as the natural gesture using paper is a swipe like movement of the hand. If this is a way of turning pages, which a significant number of users are expecting, then this is something reMarkable should implement. Cannot be difficult and adds a level of convenience for some ...
I was completely sold on the Remarkable PP until I learned that, unlike with Supernote, you cannot attach an OTG USB-C thumb drive to offload all your files for safekeeping or sharing with other computers. That was a deal breaker. If you don't hold it, you don't own it.
„Connect“ is what we use on the reMarkable ecosystem for safekeeping and sharing. No drive needed. Zero effort.
Simply add Remarkable apps on your Android device or computer and then import!
I do understand these comments, but the reality is, local storage vs. cloud is a topic which we cannot roll back. As mentioned in the previous comments, there is always a way for local backup, but unfortunately not via direct USB-C connetion and a thumb drive.
@@Artellico That's why I bought the Supernote and not the Remarkable. Supernote also mentions the USB-C connectivity as a big PLUS in their description and ads for the device.
For writing notes, go 10.3 is better. It's less ink-to-surface distance, thinner, lighter, and brighter screen w/o frontlight. Besides, remarkable still does not provide linux app, and has no plan for that.
I personally disagree because: I cannot see the ink-to-surface distance, this is just a measurement. The Boox Go is great for reading black text (only ePub where it can reflow), but too small for large PDFs and handwritten notes. The front light is helpful when reading in the dark, in daylight it makes no difference because it is too dim on the reMPP. Weight is unfortunately a consequence of the size, which is one of its most important features. I do not miss a Linux app because there is a decent web interface and I anyway use only Macs (with BSD4.4 backend) and Chromebooks (with Debian and Android VMs). My Linux servers do not need any GUI apps, they run without X-Desktop.
You see the Boox Go 10.3 may be better for YOU, but it's not better for everyone and every use case. This is why choice and competition is great :-)
@@Artellico ink-to-surface distance may not that important for reading, but it makes quite difference for writing experience (ok, at least for me). Imagine the difference of writing directly on paper vs a thin glass between paper and pen. Larger ink-to-surface distance indicates larger light refraction.
one of the best features is NOT having all those Apps. I also own a Noteair 3C, this device is so cumbersome to use, don‘t like it
I have a Supernote A6X2 and the Remarkable Pro, there is not any feeling you have a distance between pen and screen ink writing on both devices. It just feels like you write with a real pen or marker on real paper. Remarkable removed the EMR layer, that Wacom pens need to detect the magnetic Wacom pens need (that is why the RMPro has an active battery powered pen). Remarkable has the front light layers instead. There is no visual light reflection. Also the front glass is antiglare.
>> Also the front glass is antiglare ... which is what I really appreciate! Because not may other videos and comments are mentioning this: sunlight readibility is a key requirement for me. Some Boox devices (Tab Ultra C) are much more reflective than the reMPP.
Short answer: yes
Did I buy it? Also yes
Sounds like a contradiction 😀 do you still enjoy it or regret your decision?
@@Artellico haha it was mostly a joke. I’m very happy with it! RM2 was a little too small for me, and this size is just perfect
I don't think this is a fair review. Updating all the apps isn't mandatory everytime and if one wants to jump directly to note taking, then one can jump into the relevant app on the onyx directly. The boot time of the remarkable and onyx was 20 and 36 seconds, and while onyx is double than that of the remarkable, its again not very common for people to turn off their E-ink devices. Most people would simply put it to sleep.
Thanks for your content, and I understand your point. I have shut down both tablets, because after just 4 days of not using the device, the Onyx Boox Go 10.3 was off (battery saving settings). I did not change the factory settings by the way.
So in order to make a fair comparison, I switched both devices off. The difference in boot time is not an issue for me, but updating the apps (Play store) may be an issue for some. We are used to this behavior from our phones, whether Android or iPhone, but it simply takes time, and even if you delay the updates, at some point you should not ignore the updates for security reasons. So there is a difference, which will annoy some, but be OK for others.
I hate comparisons between iPad/Android devices and Remarkable. They are different devices for different use cases. So I am not gonna watch the videos any further.
You are absolutely right, they are for different use cases. But for some, the "one device for all" approach still makes a lot of sense, and within the tablet space, there is of course common ground to compare them. I hope it did outline the differences in use cases and "philosophy" enough, though!
When Onyx implements Gallery 3 color, I'm going to buy. However, if Remarkable pro has a legitimate "secret sauce" that Onyx (boox) cannot replicate, then perhaps I'd reevaluate the idea of minimalist tablet. Many folks already have a big tablet for mainline activities, and yet still want e-paper for straight forward reasons, taking notes, reading boooks, etc... and yet still enjoy a small iota of interoperability. I would happily avoid distractions myself when using a tool like a tablet, because durring the university lecture one is focused, or... when one reads a book that is a very immersive activity. You are a big boy or big girl, and can self regulate, though i recognize not everyone does. I'm thinking the modern Carta 1300 screens are acceptable, despite the fact color is apparently about to revolutionize the market. Anyhoo... Your videos on this topic are always the best, and thanks for taking the time to share.
Thanks a lot for your feedback and valuable remarks. As far as I have read (or watched) somewhere, reMarkable have spent a lot of time to implement the software leveraging the new controller chip for much faster response time and adapting the refresh strategy to the needs of this particular device. The limitations make this possible, a RUclips app would likely kill the performance of the Gallery3 screen even with the upgraded T2000 controller. I assume the in-house optimizations and the features of the reMPP allow this technology to shine - despite the technical limitations.