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 $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 $399, which is per se much cheaper than the original’s $700 asking price. Customers who pre-order it will get a Marker (stylus) worth $49 and a folio case as freebies.
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