r/RemarkableTablet

Hi, I have been eyeing the Manta for about a month and even though i really love what I hear, the pen and folio seem too expensive in the final bundle always, which has made me look for pen mods and diy stuff. While that is very exciting in its own way, I just saw the paper pure came out and it is like 450 USD all included. I am a first time e ink buyer. I am looking for a device to basically read and annotate alot of books/pdfs etc and have all my notes in one place. I wanted your guys' thoughts on the new device and whether you think it would be good for my usecase. I have the advantage of no brand loyalty currently and just want an experience I don't have to finick with too much. Even with the subscription, the Paper Pure comes out cheaper after several months of payments. I also am on a budget tight enough that the Supernote would have been a stretch for me always. The Paper Pure kind of is in my comfortable range with everything included and the package just feels more complete with less compromises? If I get the Manta, I would be getting the refill with a pen adapter plus a DIY folio type thing. I also have seen that the software itself is fundamentally different in how it organizes stuff and that the Remarkable is geared more towards writing than reading whereas I kind of need a balance. Anyways, thoughts?

Am I the only one converting my students docx files to epub only to have a decent file with numbered pages instead of the pretty useless papyrus scroll thing that end up in the device? Any trick to make it easier?

Wondering how this is at annotating PowerPoints or Google documents. Last semester I typed all my notes then hand wrote them but I’m wondering if this would be a better alternative. I had an iPad in the past but wasn’t a fan of its note taking ability. Thoughts?

Unsure which version is the best, I’m concerned about the lack of light but also like that it won’t strain my eyes as much.

Edit: is it possible to read textbooks on it? Anyone know how it compares to kindle scribe?

I like the new screen tech on the Pure (a backlight would have been nice) but I really love the tan leather folio on the RM2 and RMPP......any view on whether Remarkable will release on for the Pure?

I don't love the currently released fabric case.

I'm seriously considering switching from GoodNotes on my iPad to the new "Pure". One functionality I really appreciate in GoodNotes is the zoom-box for writing (enlarges a section of screen for handwriting). Can anyone tell me if RM software includes this functionality?

My remarkable tablet will only turn on if plugged into the power cable. The level of charge does not seem to make a difference and as soon as it is on I can unplug it and it works perfectly normally. Battery life is normal and all other functions are normal.

I have reached out to their support and they tell me there is nothing that can be done to fix this problem and that the tablet is beyond the end of the warranty period. I received it as a gift Christmas of 2024.

Any ideas?

I have just bought a keyboard and I’m really not sure of this purchase.isn’t the point of the remarkable exactly not to type?
I thought it would be a bit little bit like having a typewriter. Have you got used to it?

I’m seriously considering buying a reMarkable Paper Pro, but reliability is my biggest concern. Price isn’t really an issue — I care much more about avoiding hardware defects or ending up in a replacement cycle.

I’ve seen older and newer posts about:

• ghosting (especially yellow ghosting),
• yellow tint/yellowing over time,
• uneven screen color,
• refresh issues,
• some people saying updates improved things,
• others saying replacements solved the problem.

So I’d like to ask people who have owned the Paper Pro for months:

1. If you had ghosting or yellowing issues, were they eventually fixed through software updates, or did you need a replacement device?
2. Do you think the newer production batches are noticeably better than earlier ones?
3. Are current Paper Pros more reliable than they were at launch?
4. For owners who had multiple units: was the difference between devices significant?
5. When do you expect a next generation / improved Paper Pro? 1–2 years? Longer?
6. If you were buying today, would you get a Paper Pro or an iPad Air instead?

For context: I’m coming from an iPad Pro. I’m not looking for another general-purpose tablet — what attracts me to reMarkable is the writing feel and the idea of fewer distractions. I like the concept of a device dedicated to thinking, reading PDFs, and taking notes.

I’d appreciate long-term experiences, especially from people who had issues and either kept the device or replaced it.

I was interested in ordering the new Paper Pure, and I queried the company about when they take payments for orders. They said they take payments immediately, which is pretty abnormal for online orders like this. I don’t think I’ve ever ordered something that’s not scheduled for immediate delivery and had the payment taken before the order was processed and the item shipped.

Considering how long it will take to get the device, this is a buyer unfriendly way of doing business. This said, I might just wait and buy it from Amazon when its available instead of buying it directly from Remarkable. I prefer buying directly from companies, but I’m not willing to give up my cash now if I won’t get the device for about two months.