Remarkable Paper Pro Unboxing and Impressions

Introduction

• Recently acquired the Remarkable Paper Pro, a new color e-ink note-taking tablet.
• Plans for a full in-depth review and comparisons with other tablets.
• Unboxing included the Remarkable Paper Pro, Marker Plus, and a black leather folio for a total cost of €850.

Leather Folio

• Costs €200; looks and feels nice with clean cut edges and a strap cutout.
• Emits a chemical smell initially, expected to fade over time.

Marker Plus

• Premium pen option with an eraser, heavier weight, and a design focus.
• Uses USI 2.0 standard instead of Wacom technology, allowing use with compatible pens.

Tablet Design and Hardware

• Aluminum body offers a premium feel, similar to an iPad Pro.
• 11.8-inch display is larger than many other tablets, aiding weight distribution.
• Four large rubber feet on the back for stability; weighs 525g.

Initial Setup and Usage

• Setup includes connecting to Wi-Fi, setting a six-digit passcode, and syncing with existing Remarkable account.
• Screen refresh noted as part of the design, especially with the Galler 3 coloring technology.
• Front light initially set at full brightness but not very noticeable in well-lit environments.

Writing Experience

• Low pen latency with quicker ink fill than previous e-ink tablets.
• Surface texture feels different with a louder pen tip sound.
• USI 2.0 support allows use of other styluses but with limitations in tilt detection.

E Ink Galler 3 Screen

• Produces up to 20,000 colors with cyan, magenta, yellow, and white particles.
• Screen is darker compared to previous black and white e-ink screens.
• Initial impressions show a yellowish tint, less noticeable on its own.

Color Rendering and Ghosting

• Colors initially appear muted but vibrant compared to earlier Galler 3 screens.
• Ghosting is well-handled with quick refresh rates.
• Screen has a grainy appearance due to lower PPI.

Front Light and Brightness

• Front light adjustable in five steps, but adjustments could be smoother.
• Notable light bleed on screen edges and color gradient from top to bottom.

Conclusions

• Build quality and color display are impressive.
• Writing experience and front light could use improvements.
• Full review and device comparisons to follow.

Upcoming Reviews

• Full review will examine software and other hardware details.
• Comparisons with other devices will be conducted.
• Feedback and requests for content welcome in the comments.