ReMarkable has unveiled reMarkable 2, the
successor to its well-received e-paper tablet launched a few years back. The
newer model follows the footsteps of its predecessor with better design and a
more powerful processor.
Unlike iPad and other tablets, the
reMarkable tablet came with an e-paper display and its sole competitor was
Sony’s DPT-RP1. Although Amazon Kindles feature e-paper displays, they can be
only used as a reader, whereas, reMarkable allowed you to do more like writing
notes on them with a stylus. The company crowdfunded this product and managed
to sell more than 100,000 units.
Now, after a few years of development,
thanks to US$ 15 million investment from Spark Capital, the company is back with
reMarkable 2, a successor to its original product with improved features. The
new tablet from the company features a new reworked display from the previous
generation by working closely with E Ink, the primary manufacturer, and
investor in e-paper displays. This means the screen still measures 10.3-inches
with 1872 x 1404 resolution and 226 DPI but features a paper-like surface and
anti-glare layer. Though the newer model comes with the same 3,000 mah battery
from its forerunner, the company claims a 3x boost in battery life because of a
more powerful and more battery-efficient dual-core ARM processor present in it.
The reMarkable 2 is priced at US$ 399, which
is per se much cheaper than the original’s US$ 700 asking price. Customers who
pre-order it will get a Marker (stylus) worth US$ 49 and a folio case as freebies.
