The reMarkable company has just unveiled its new large-format e-reader, the reMarkable Paper Pro.
This new device is clearly focused on working and digitizing paper in the corporate environment. It features an 11.8-inch large color e-ink display and a stylus, allowing users to work (annotate, underline, handwrite text, etc.).
The design has been revamped, taking inspiration from California standards, much like what the Apple brand offers. The display is referred to as “Canvas color,” presenting a new screen that is even closer to the feel of paper.
The Canvas Color 3.0, based on E INK Gallery 3 is different from the Kaleido 3 screens in the last Kobo and Pocketbook e-readers. It is also what may be used in the futur Kindle color e-reader.
In addition to the stylus, an integrated keyboard within a protective case is also introduced. The combination of the reMarkable, stylus, and keyboard aims to cater to most text entry activities in a business context, such as report creation or document editing.
There is also integrated lighting, although it doesn’t appear to offer adjustable color temperature — something that will need to be confirmed later.
The emphasis remains on software, with a complete suite of applications designed to be effective and simple to use. It seems that great importance has been placed on ensuring this digital device doesn’t become a distraction from the work at hand.
It will be interesting to see how this manifests, but it’s clear that today’s Android e-readers do so much that they can become significant distractions for their users.
In practice, this means that the reMarkable Paper Pro does not allow for writing or checking emails or accessing social media.
Compared to older models, the reMarkable Paper Pro also provides a better writing experience that is even closer to writing on paper. This may be true in terms of feel, but there still seems to be some latency between using the stylus and the ink display on the screen. However, the company claims a 40% faster response time compared to the reMarkable 2.
Regarding color rendering, the first images show something quite convincing. It's difficult to draw conclusions without having the device in hand, but one can assume that the color rendering is very close to that of a Kaleido 3 screen from E Ink.
According to initial information, the reMarkable Paper Pro is a second option within the reMarkable lineup. Thus, the reMarkable 2 (released in 2020) remains available at a lower price than this new color screen version.
A higher price tag is evident, but it’s important to remember that this is primarily a professional tool. You will need to spend $579 for the reMarkable tablet with the basic stylus.
However, you will need to add an additional $50 for the Pro stylus, $89 for the basic case, and $229 for the case with a keyboard.
In short, it’s expensive, and you will also have to pay a subscription fee of $2.99 per month to back up your documents in the cloud.
See more at the official site: https://remarkable.com/
