Is reMarkable Really Like Writing On Paper? Let The World’s Greatest Tech Critics Have Their Say
In late-May, we decided it was time to show the reMarkable paper tablet to journalists. With our 7th generation prototype in-hand, we met with some of the most-renowned consumer tech journalists to give them a debut sneak peek at reMarkable. From London, Boston, New York to San Francisco, we got the opportunity to show (and prove!) to the people in the know just why we’re so proud about the world’s first true paper tablet.
reMarkable had already garnered a lot of attention from customers. At the time, we had sold 30,000 units in a short six months, equalling $12 million in sales. It seemed paper people with their finger on the pulse were ready and waiting for a tech company to produce the catalyst that could push their notebooks, sketchpads and printed documents into a new golden age. These were numbers even beyond our own expectations, making the pre-order campaign the most successful for a hardware startup out of Europe ever, and, among the top 10 hardware pre-order campaigns globally. Results we were proud to reveal during the press tour.
But our tour wasn’t just about showing off fancy figures. It was about giving the world an opportunity to hear the real lowdown on reMarkable. Not from us, but from the unbiased voices of journalists and critics who know and love their tech. When we say our tablet feels just like writing on paper, we really mean it feels just like writing on paper. For us, claiming we have the world’s fastest digital display wasn’t enough — we wanted to prove it.
Overall, the journalists and critics agreed: reMarkable is a digital paper tablet unlike any other that’s been offered to the market before. It’s a greatly welcomed appraisal not just by us but, more importantly, our incredible 30,000+ pre-sale customers who believed in our team, our product and our vision. If you are one of them, we can’t thank you enough.
Read on to learn what the tech experts say about reMarkable.
Mashable On reMarkable
“Hands on with reMarkable, the closest thing to paper since paper.”
- Lance Ulanoff, Mashable
Lance Ulanoff from Mashable got up close and personal with reMarkable to be among the first to try the new E Ink tablet. His article is a great read for anyone who’s interested in getting into the detail of how we sought to design a tablet that comes as close to paper as possible, while offering all the benefits of a digital screen.
Business Insider On reMarkable
“This new tablet brings the effortless feeling of writing on paper to the digital world.” - Avery Hartmans, Business Insider
Avery Hartmans from the Business Insider’s review gives a wholesome insight into the beauty and capabilities of reMarkable. Hartmans had the chance to try our 7th generation prototype and was “immediately impressed by how quick it was and how effortlessly the pen glided across the screen.” Coming to the conclusion that this tablet is better than a book, sketchpad or paper because it looks and feels a lot like, well, paper.
Digital Trends On reMarkable
“reMarkable mimics the feel of paper, and it’s good enough to fool you.”
- Kyle Wiggers, Digital Trends
Kyle Wiggers from Digital Trends gets down and dirty with reMarkable, diving deep into the technical nitty-gritty of what makes reMarkable so good. “Most tablets make terrible notepad stand-ins,” Wiggers states, “but the reMarkable’s E Ink display makes it feel like you’re writing on paper.”
Trusted Reviews On reMarkable
“reMarkable is pretty much paper for the 21st Century.”
- Max Parker, Trusted Reviews
Max Parker from Trusted Reviews knows what is up in the big, competitive world of consumer tech. His preview article reaches the below conclusion and, likewise, we were charmed:
“After using the device for a few hours to both take notes and draw, I was charmed by the reMarkable. It’s a niche product, yet it will be invaluable for those who can really get the most from it.”
The BBC On reMarkable
“reMarkable digital notepad feels like real paper.” — Chris Foxx
Chris Foxx from the BBC got the chance to play with reMarkable to find out why people should choose a reMarkable.
Popular Mechanics on reMarkable
“After playing with it I can tell you that it is real and also wonderful.”
- Eric Limer, Popular Mechanics
Eric Limer from Popular Mechanics offers his in-depth look into reMarkable.
“The device itself is sturdy, clean, and minimal but also still a prototype, so the details may change. But it’s designed to feel solid but also not draw attention to itself, both of which it does well. Honestly I hardly noticed the device itself because I was so mesmerized by what it was like to write on the thing.”
TechCrunch on reMarkable
“A major accomplishment.” - Devin Coldewey, TechCrunch
Devin Coldeway from TechCrunch is apparently rooting for us and isn’t scared to say it like it is: “The reMarkable tablet is original and ambitious, unlike pretty much all the other ones.”
The Verge on reMarkable
“The real standout feature to me was the feeling of writing on the tablet.”
- Chaim Gartenberg, The Verge
Chaim Gartenberg from The Verge shares his thoughts on the pros and cons of reMarkable, offering a well-rounded opinion for anyone tossing up their electronic ink tablet options.
Laptop Mag on reMarkable
“Oh wow!” - Henry T. Casey, Laptop Mag
Representing Laptop Mag, Henry Casey joined us in New York to be wowed at the potential reMarkable has for creators everywhere.
“One of the neater tricks that reMarkable CEO Magnus Wanberg showed us,” Henry writes, “was how regional select-and-clone tools allow simple drawings to become patterns. Using the Marker, he simply drew five stars, selected them and tapped a + icon to clone them, which caused me to “ooh” and “ahh,” imagining how this could be used to create.”
Stuff Magazine on reMarkable
“The digital paper tab that you’d happily scrap your sketchbook for.”
- Tom Morgan, Stuff Magazine
Tom Morgan at Stuff Magazine shares his initial impressions on his personal reMarkable experience and thoughts on what makes the reMarkable writing experience better than the rest: “it helps that the surface itself is rough and coarse, just like a sheet of paper. It’s not slippery like an LCD tablet, and adds friction when you’re writing — just like a real pen.”
