Should you buy the Remarkable 2 in 2022

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  • @jeffhallum
    @jeffhallum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great summary - and thank you for your thoughtful and cogent analysis! My RM2 is to be here next week -- can't wait to try it! Cheers from Texas!

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Geoff from Texas 😊. I am exited for you 👍, I hope you find it really useful. It would be interested in if you updated me in a couple of weeks with your thoughts 🤔. Have a good night 😴.

    • @jeffhallum
      @jeffhallum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexSamuels Greetings - I've had the RM2 for about a week - I've installed a few Templates and Linkable PDF's and am extremely impressed! I've already been able to utilize the hyperlinked Planner and Notes which is amazing -- planning and basic note taking are very easy! The only "Achilles Heel" I've identified is 1) battery life - I lose about 40-50% per day as I'm using it throughout the day; 2) Pen Tip wears down very quickly - I'm on my 3rd in about a week - are there any alternatives to use? I know Supernote has a ceramic tip ... more feedback to come. Cheers from Texas!

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jeffhallum 😳 the third tip in a week, so I know that I write on it relatively lightly compared to others, no particular reason, just my natural style, but I think that helps me go through tips slower, but 3 in a week! So my default recommendation for an alternative pen is the LAMY AL-star EMR pen, now you might not need the pen, but you can at least in the UK buy the nibs separately for about £4 for 4. They won't write with the same feel as Remarkbel Nibs (most people go the other way and use Remarkable 2 nibs with the Lamy pen), but I think they will be more hard-wearing and are probably worth a try. I prefer the Lamy pen, but I don't usually use it because it is not magnetic, so I don't always have it to hand as it's not attached to the device.
      I am surprised by the battery drain, but I am getting the impression by the number of nibs you are going through that you are using it a lot. At least if you are charging it at night, you won't be able to go through a full charge in a day because battery anxiety on this type of device would be a nightmare.
      Thank you for the update. I am pleased you are in the main impressed with the RM2, and I look forward to a further update, especially regarding getting your nib addiction under control 🙈.
      P.S. I would be cautious about the supernote nibs; they are very hard hence no wear, and although I haven't tried them, you might damage the screen over time, and if that happened, you might have just been better using remarkable nibs regularly.

  • @rush48192
    @rush48192 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    100 days to try it out, connect sub is now 2.99 a month or just over 107 dollars for 3 years which gives you extended warranty for those 3 years

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm so pleased that they reduced the price of connect, I wish it was free/included. But at 2.99 it is less of an issue and a 3 year warranty is above average for tech. Thank you for taking the time to mention it 🙏

  • @fifthdoctor53
    @fifthdoctor53 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video Alex, your original review was instrumental in my decision to buy a Remarkable 2 last summer. I've barely touched paper since.
    I agree the colour option for annotations has been a great improvement for marking up, but a major recent improvement for me was the ability to add pages to imported PDFs, this has transformed note taking in some instances with the option to add more space for annotations and comments!

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the update, Jamie 👍. I'm very pleased to hear that it's working for you 😀 . Your right adding pages to PDFs is huge 😊. Hopefully, more improvements will come soon 🤞.

    • @benjaminattipoe272
      @benjaminattipoe272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How can the colour option be added please?

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@benjaminattipoe272 In a document under the pen icon you have some lines. Click on that and you have 5 colour options if you count white as a colour. I hope that helps.

  • @goanddo2020
    @goanddo2020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great review! if I can please suggest that you edit the background music to a lower volume or a less agitating beat. It is horrible for those of us who are sensitive to background noise due to hearing loss. I literally could not get through the entire video.

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, in my more recent videos I just got rid of music as it didn't add anything and I got feedback like this. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback 👍.

    • @goanddo2020
      @goanddo2020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexSamuels thank you Alex! I really do enjoy your video content. It's so helpful. I look forward to seeing you more of your videos 💙

  • @demetriusdion3804
    @demetriusdion3804 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love the reMarkable 2, and it feels like and perform like a super notebook, bit it doesn't has all the bells and whistles of the other digital notebooks, but what it does, it does very well.

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Perfect summary 👍, it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles but neither does a pen and paper. I think I like it more for fewer belles and whistles. I do like the recent addition of colours though I can see that adding value to people 😊.

    • @jeffhallum
      @jeffhallum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexSamuels as an architect the colors will be very benficial!

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jeffhallum Probably about as useful as pinch to zoom working well 😊.

  • @listerdave1240
    @listerdave1240 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was on the verge of buying one until I found out that they had just crippled it, making it near useless for the way I need to use it. I went for a Supernote instead. It still does not have the screen sharing but at least I can keep my files on Dropbox and share with my other devices. The screen sharing is supposedly coming soon and it is on that assumption that I actually purchased the Supernote. Let's hope it does come soon.

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hopefully 🤞, Supernote have been very good with updates.
      Hopefully Remarkable might get rid of the Connect subscription at some point too. I think it says a lot that they have already reduced the price significantly.

  • @raphaelmeillat8527
    @raphaelmeillat8527 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video. Very helpful. On the verge of "biting the bullet" even though I hate the idea of more subscriptions! Not to mention the outrageous cost of many accessories. Remarkable clearly takes its cues from Apple!

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Raphael, I think you put it perfectly in terms of the comparison to Apple, it is a well designed quality product with a premium premium price to go alongside it. If you do decide to bite the bullet remember to use this code to save money. I get nothing for it but you should save £40 remarkable.com/referral/3TRV-5EFR

  • @jamesag4135
    @jamesag4135 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If they told me that I needed a subscription I would not have bought my remarkable.

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How long ago did you buy it? Are you able to return it?

  • @habitpunk
    @habitpunk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Alex . Great Summary. I don’t use the Google drive either.. more of a bullet journal, journal and (since this week) a checklist and project brainstorm planner. I probably write as much as yourself in it.

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man, 👍. I can’t believe how much I will actually use it over the lifetime of the product. I only really thought about it that way in creating the video 😂. Thank you also for starting us both producing videos on a weekly basis 😊.

    • @habitpunk
      @habitpunk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexSamuels same thanks I was just saying to a friend how helpful it’s been - I’ve set a goal to do 10 videos minimum and get to 200 subscribers this first quarter. Next goal is monetised this year. (This week to change the name of the channel too)

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@habitpunk Name change is great, looking forward to it. If you want to focus on subs and monetisation start to work on your thumbnails and I might be more focused on the content than the 10 you showed in the video. For example, my 80/20 video is currently on 117 views after about a week and my Remarkable video is on 228 views after 15 hours. I knew that would be the case. If you hit 200 subs in Q1 that would be awesome. there is a saying niche down to grow. It can be a balancing act because it can be a bit less fun but I thought I would share those thoughts. 😀

    • @habitpunk
      @habitpunk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexSamuels cheers Alex, yes I need to work on some video ideas that will perform well. Some of those ideas might work, the Caffeine one I’m keen to put some work into and reckon that could be good. The Electric car one too. Guess I need keep going to find my voice. Same time next week buddy?

    • @habitpunk
      @habitpunk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexSamuels and thumbnails . Crack that next week too. 👍

  • @richardshaw4713
    @richardshaw4713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I quite like the reMarkable2 but really concerned about the lack of any support. Have written to the company but NO response at all.....

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Richard, I get where you are coming from 🤔. All I can say is the original remarkable gets daily use having been bought at launch and the RM2 has had almost daily use since launch. Communication is poor and connect is annoying but unfortunately I think they make the best products (if you are looking for a digital paper replacement only).

    • @richardshaw4713
      @richardshaw4713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexSamuels Suddenly all of my queries got answered and subsequent follow-up as well. I am not the proud owner... and learning how best to use - this needs thought. Thanks for your reply.

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@richardshaw4713 I'm pleased to hear it 👍

  • @yinyin00
    @yinyin00 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Alex! Thank you, so very very helpful. I'm so glad you mentioned the subscription point because I am so exhausted of subscriptions. We are not made of money! Lol. I'm going to look at some of the other products you mentioned, they sound really good too and without a subscription. Damn, I was really looking forward to getting the Remarkable but I will not be adding more subscriptions to my life. Reducing if anything! Thanks again, so helpful!

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the comment Sally and you make a very good point about not being made of money 👍. Good luck with reducing your subscriptions and choosing the right (subscription-free device for you). 😊

  • @rowdyblakley8669
    @rowdyblakley8669 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Excellent overview. Irrespective, I decided many years ago that, on principle, I would never sign up to a subscription contract. So the moment I heard of the shift in Remarkable's business model I immediately lost interest in their product. The competition you mention is of such a high standard that I doubt I am being in any way disadvantaged. As always, your observations are well worth listening to and I look forward to more content.

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you, and I totally can see where you are coming from 👍. Honestly, part of the reason the subscription model is so good (for the company) is people pay for it; even when they don't use it, they will just let money come out of their account for years. I think you are right; in some ways, the competition is better and certainly close enough that practically even though Remarkable is my preference, the competitor products do a similar thing. It's ironic to talk about not using subscription services because my go-to iPad writing app is Notability, which has just changed to a subscription model 😂🙈. Just out of interest, how far does this anti subscription decision go? Does it make things difficult at all 🤔? I think it's fascinating.

    • @rowdyblakley8669
      @rowdyblakley8669 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      For me it is a line that I have drawn, irrespective of benefit to myself. IMHO we should never have accepted the Microsoft position that we only buy a licence to use their products. In other words we never actually own the product that we pay for, it is a very slippery slope from there.

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Rowdy Blakley really interesting 👍, thank you for sharing 🙏.

    • @yinyin00
      @yinyin00 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexSamuels This is a fascinating conversation. I have the same principal as you ​@UCa-YOE5yJX9HP6Q9ctKqqZQ I have decided not to purchase anything that I need a subscription for. I wondered which tablet you ended up going with and what your feedback might be? I'm looking for an alternative to the remarkable and am having a look at Alex's recommendations on Kobo and Supernote. I am onboard with over throwing this subscription culture because of exactly what you mentioned Alex, that people pay the money even when they're not using it.

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yinyin00 Sally, IMHO the best alternative to the RM2 is the Supernote. The Kobo is just not a reliable enough writing device for me (although an awesome reader). I have come to that conclusion since writing my previous comment.

  • @BradyMartinOfficial
    @BradyMartinOfficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Not a hater. Really liked your stuff but the viewing experience was a little distracting.
    -talk faster or take out the background music
    -get an external mic so your voice is clearer
    Loved the video! It was very helpful!

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Brady, I was getting lots of comments about the music so it's gone form my last few videos. I think this was one of the last with it left it. Really appreciate the kind words and constructive feedback 👍. Thank you.
      P.S. I can't really talk faster but I watch a lot of TH-cam at double speed so you can always make me talk faster 😉

    • @BradyMartinOfficial
      @BradyMartinOfficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexSamuels well perfect! I’ll be sure to watch some of the newer stuff. Great info

  • @lefkash
    @lefkash 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's a shame they made the subscription model, as someone who doesn't have an income, just some savings, I can't really justify paying $8 a month for something that was previously free...

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's very frustrating, 🤬. It might be worth looking at the supernote line as there are no fees with that. Or, depending on your needs, you might be able to sign up to Remarkable connect (to get the discount) and then cancel it.
      But your right $8 per month is going to make this a worse option for a lot of people.
      Sorry to have been the bearer of bad news 😔 .

    • @lefkash
      @lefkash 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexSamuels oo thanks, I'll give the supernote a look

  • @minimalistlifestyle7842
    @minimalistlifestyle7842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pen and paper is the "Gold Standard." It works all situations e.g. posting packages, sitting school exams, signing documents etc. Plus it doesn't need to be recharged and is at a fraction of the price. An a5 soft cover journal with a Refyne EP1 Titanium bolt action pen is the best setup I found so far. EP1 uses a Parker style refill that only needs to be swap out one to three times a year depending on the amount writing you do. I like the idea of remarkable but it does not work in everyday life

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks for your comment and thought, and I understand where you are coming from 👍. The RM2 works better for me than pen and paper in everyday life in my professional life. I needed everything to be digital and scanned and recorded, and I was swamped in printing paper, writing on it and scanning it into the system. For personal day to day use, I think your right paper is king. However, when work becomes printing things off, writing on them and then scanning them back in the RM2 saves some much time and makes things easier and neater (at least for me) 😊

    • @minimalistlifestyle7842
      @minimalistlifestyle7842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AlexSamuels Yea I understand. The "Midori MD Notebook A5 Grid" is now my go to journal for mathematical equations. Its one of the best notebooks that I have discovered so far. Got to love the Japanese. They've really mastered the art of pen and paper.

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@minimalistlifestyle7842 The Japanese do hade a different level for detail 👍

  • @AegidiusREX
    @AegidiusREX 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Il existe également le “Boox Note Air2” qui imite le papier sans contrainte d’abonnement, c’est légèrement différent mais intéressant quand même. Ce qui est spécifique à la reMarkable, c’est qu’elle n’ait pas de lumière propre, ça plaît ou ça ne plait pas mais c’est unique en son genre, d’où la batterie longue durée, le stylet est passif, simplement aimanté pour pouvoir être collé sur le rebord, la mine ou l’embout rechargeable du fait de l’usure, la calligraphie est exceptionnelle et le noir intense. C’est une clientèle particulière, probablement dotée d’une pointe de snobisme. Bien à vous

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bons points je suis d'accord

  • @johanneshuber2000
    @johanneshuber2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey, I have a question, can I import files to my computer without the Connect subscription?

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So because I am currently using the connect subscription I can't say 100% but I am about 97% sure that's exactly what you can do. Use the Remarkable to write on files and for short term storage and just keep on top of your files and keep them on the computer for the longer term. It would work for a lot of people 👍.

    • @johanneshuber2000
      @johanneshuber2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexSamuels thank you

  • @jamesag4135
    @jamesag4135 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The handwriting conversion is not very good.

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks James, 👍 that is a really useful as I hadn't really tested this feature much myself.

  • @christopherstaal6849
    @christopherstaal6849 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why was this a video rather than a podcast?

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do you know I thought the same thing once I had done it. I think the simple answer is I don't have a podcast. 🤔, maybe in this future, thanks for sharing your thoughts Christopher 👍

  • @jackmcqueen979
    @jackmcqueen979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you’re watching Alex you’ve made a great decision. He’s a genuine man in a world of disingenuousness.

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much, Jack, for your kind words 🙏

    • @jackmcqueen979
      @jackmcqueen979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexSamuels just tried to purchase the Connect subscription I’m being told I’m all set up and I went to my activation email. Still lost

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jackmcqueen979 it might be worth reaching out to remarkable. support@remarkablehelp.zendesk.com
      They are not always the best but they should be able to get it sorted. Also if it's saying you are all set up it might just take a while to transfer to the remarkable. Again I am doing this from memory of about 4 months ago but I think it wasn't instantly set up on my Remarkable but did transfer over quickly enough. 🤞

    • @jackmcqueen979
      @jackmcqueen979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexSamuels I have twice now Alex thanks

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Jack McQueen grrrrrr, they drive me mad. I love the product, its sold at a premium price they really really need to up their customer service game.
      In settings general, have you tried seeing if there is a software update available all resetting the device?

  • @ericjimenez2448
    @ericjimenez2448 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it possible for remarkable 3?

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Eric, possible of course, I would say probable but not for a while yet would be my guess. If it followed a similar gap between the original remarkable and the RM2 it would probably be some in in 2023 but who knows. Well some what at remarkable probably does 🤔😉, but there is no public information about it.

    • @ericjimenez2448
      @ericjimenez2448 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AlexSamuels hi ohhh man cant wait.ill be waiting.

    • @jackmcqueen979
      @jackmcqueen979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Please at least not for a year

  • @ericjimenez2448
    @ericjimenez2448 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It would be awesome to improved your writing or hand writing.

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would be 😂, practice I suppose would be the best way to do that and the RM2 allows you to do that I suppose 😊.

  • @arandomdudeontheinternet9310
    @arandomdudeontheinternet9310 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I whis they would make a remarkable just for artists

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm interested. What would be different about an artists version 🤔?

    • @Yourdigitalestate
      @Yourdigitalestate 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexSamuels colour options.

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Reverse Digital Media for the Pens? That would be awesome 👍. It's a start having 3 colours but a more would be very helpful.

    • @arandomdudeontheinternet9310
      @arandomdudeontheinternet9310 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexSamuels probably having shading options maybe even have the ability to do animation on it

    • @arandomdudeontheinternet9310
      @arandomdudeontheinternet9310 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And it will probably have a ton more brushes

  • @EdwinBrito
    @EdwinBrito 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man, your audio needs improvement. The background music doesn't help.
    Consider getting a lavalier microphone.
    Tha KS for the good info

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, Edwin , for the feedback and compliment 😊. I do have a lavalier mic. I will play around with it and see what I can do in the coming weeks 👍.

  • @rush48192
    @rush48192 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought one in 2023

    • @AlexSamuels
      @AlexSamuels  ปีที่แล้ว

      Very exiting, enjoying it so far?