ReMarkable – A writable eInk tablet

Re:ReMarkable – A writable eInk tablet by aaronmck on Tuesday March 14, 2017 @02:03AM (#13865376)

This is a bit of a repeat: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13113819.

To echo the old thread's sentiments, I'd be extremely happy to see this hit the market in late summer as a great full-page PDF viewer. Academics would never be happier. Just hoping it's not vaporware like so many others.

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Re:ReMarkable – A writable eInk tablet by Flenser on Tuesday March 14, 2017 @12:52PM (#13869188)

Their blog contains new information:

https://blog.getremarkable.com/product-update-from-the-remar...

> Currently, we’re working on perfecting the fifth generation prototypes, both on the hardware and the software side

> reMarkable is assembled by Shenzhen Kaifa Technology who also manufactures products for Samsung and Huawei, among others. E Ink supplies our custom-made CANVAS paper display, and industry leading WACOM is our partner on the high-precision Marker.

> All three partners have dedicated teams that work hard to make reMarkable the most paper-like digital device yet

> To ensure streamlined cooperation we’ve partnered with manufacturing consultants Dragon Innovation which supports hardware companies worldwide with unparalleled manufacturing expertise and quality assurance.

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Re:ReMarkable – A writable eInk tablet by BanzaiTokyo on Tuesday March 14, 2017 @04:41AM (#13865966)

I absolutely love my Sony Digital Paper http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/show-digitalpaper/resource.solu... it is a bit expensive, but it is a beautiful product and makes my life so much more comfortable.

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Re:ReMarkable – A writable eInk tablet by j_s on Tuesday March 14, 2017 @05:05AM (#13866047)

I was looking into getting one and according to CDW the Sony Digital Paper was discontinued January 17.

My fear with the Remarkable is that they will try to require a monthly subscription to their cloud service in order for the device to function.

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Re:ReMarkable – A writable eInk tablet by BanzaiTokyo on Wednesday March 15, 2017 @11:15AM (#13876650)

if you can find a Sony DPS, just buy it. If you are thinking about buying one, you should get one.

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Re:ReMarkable – A writable eInk tablet by michaelmior on Tuesday March 14, 2017 @06:15AM (#13866308)

My supervisor has one of these and it does look amazing. Can't really justify the cost for myself right now though. Hoping reMarkable lives up to the hype.

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Re:ReMarkable – A writable eInk tablet by BanzaiTokyo on Wednesday March 15, 2017 @11:16AM (#13876664)

it is amazing. it is lightweight ereader that allows you to read and annotate PDF documents and take notes. To be it is worth the price.

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Re:ReMarkable – A writable eInk tablet by Asooka on Tuesday March 14, 2017 @06:17AM (#13866317)

The one thing that bothers me is just 512MB RAM. RAM is super cheap these days, why not 2 or 4GB? I'm not sure they will be able to render a more complicated PDF without swapping.

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Re:ReMarkable – A writable eInk tablet by fmap on Tuesday March 14, 2017 @06:35AM (#13866382)

I've tried to read academic papers on E Ink displays before and the slow refresh times have always been a dealbreaker.

On the other hand, I just read the advertisement for ReMarkable and made a note to buy one when it comes out... A genuinely good E Ink tablet is something I've wanted for a long time now.

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Re:ReMarkable – A writable eInk tablet by puranjay on Tuesday March 14, 2017 @03:06AM (#13865625)

My wife is in academia and this would be absolutely perfect for her. Right now, she loads things up on her iPad but the reading experience just isn't that good.

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Re:ReMarkable – A writable eInk tablet by erelde on Tuesday March 14, 2017 @04:20AM (#13865881)

Musicians as well.

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Re:ReMarkable – A writable eInk tablet by eoincathal on Tuesday March 14, 2017 @05:06AM (#13866062)

Yup, would save a ton of printing from imslp.

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