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The video focuses on the evolution and user experience with the Remarkable 2 tablet over a three-year period, emphasizing its role as an effective notebook replacement without additional functionalities like web browsing or email. The speaker compares Remarkable 2 with several other devices such as Books Note Air, Supernote A5X, Paper Device, and Amazon Kindle Scribe, ultimately favoring the Books Tab X for daily use due to its superior software despite its high price.
The introduction of a subscription model by Remarkable met with initial backlash, leading to a price reduction to $2.99 per month. This move has generally appeased the user community, despite the broader trend of subscription models driven by venture capital. The speaker commends the Remarkable 2’s long battery life, premium design, and artistic feel, while also advising careful handling due to its fragility. The utility of the stylus, especially versions with an eraser like the Norris Digital Jumbo, is highlighted for enhancing the writing experience.
The ongoing search for the ideal note-taking device continues, with the speaker indicating future content suggestions and discussing upcoming devices like the anticipated Remarkable 3. Overall, they maintain that the Remarkable 2 remains a strong contender in the market for digital note-taking even in 2023, appreciating its substantial customer base and marketing success. The speaker concludes by encouraging viewer engagement.
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In this part of the video, the speaker reflects on the three-year journey with the Remarkable 2, emphasizing that it functions primarily as a notebook replacement without capabilities like email or internet browsing. The speaker highlights the channel’s growth due to early reviews of the Remarkable 2, including a popular comparative video with the iPad. Various competitors to the Remarkable 2 are discussed:
1. **Books Note Air**: Same size but found challenging to set up and not preferred by the speaker.
2. **Supernote A5X**: Liked by the speaker and noted for its unique writing feel, though not used daily.
3. **Paper Device**: Faced issues as Quark Logic is struggling, and it’s based on a Sony DPT device.
4. **Amazon Kindle Scribe**: Good for reading but behind in note-taking software.
The speaker now prefers the Books Tab X, despite its high cost, due to its excellent software and suitability as a daily driver.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the subscription model introduced last year, which initially received significant backlash, compelling the company to reduce the price to $2.99 per month. They explain that while subscription models are currently popular due to venture capital demands, the lowered price has alleviated most community concerns. The speaker praises the device’s long-term battery life, high-quality design, and artistic feel, though notes its fragility, advising careful handling. They emphasize the excellence of the folio and the utility of the stylus, particularly recommending versions with an eraser. The speaker also touches on software performance and their folder organization method, reaffirming the device’s suitability for note-taking.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the impact of having an eraser on the back of the stylus, particularly praising the Norris Digital Jumbo for its efficacy if you prefer a pencil-like stylus. The speaker reflects on the ongoing search for the perfect note-taking device and mentions plans for future videos suggesting recommended devices. They highlight various devices, including the Supernote A5X, Onyx Boox Note Air, and the anticipated Remarkable 3. The speaker appreciates the extensive customer base and marketing success of the Remarkable 2 and endorses it as a worthwhile purchase even in 2023. Finally, the speaker encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and leave comments for further engagement and assistance.