Our testers put the new reMarkable Paper Pro Move digital notebook through it’s paces. Seem more about the device here.
reMarkable Paper Pro Move digital notebook reviewed
Our testers liked the previous, larger sized version of the tablet, so they were enthusiastic about getting their hands on this product. They pulled out the device, noted it’s change in size, and quickly cracked on with putting it through it’s paces. First time around the block, their response was succinct, it is great, or rather it is smaller, handier to move around with them, but that is it for now. It is just as good as it was before, but more portable. They happily played around with it, and reported that they would happily continue to use it. Since the testers had their time on the device, it seems that there are new features, which can be unlocked, perhaps as an upgrade for new users, so it seems like we will need to do a second 2.0 review, once we get our testers to assess these extra features.
Meantime, several of the team have commented that they have seen ads for the reMarkable product family in a variety of good, high profile media outlets. This would suggest that the company is gearing up to reach more eyeballs via a higher level of advertising and promotion. The challenge, and opportunity for reMarkable may well be simply about getting the word out there, as the product seems to be in a good place now, and it is more about getting more people using it. The company seems to have a positive approach to sustainability and a light footprint on the planet, so it will be interesting to see how things progress for this Norwegian company. Their website has a good, and informative section on their approach to sustainability, and we have included an excerpt below to give you a sense of how they are aiming to making a deeper dive and more transparent approach to this side of things. It could be an interesting blue print going forwards for sure.
More about the reMarkable Paper Pro Move
The 7.3-inch digital notebook has been designed for work that happens anytime, anywhere, and with anyone. It slips easily into a bag or jacket pocket, perfect for working professionals whose jobs take them out of the office. Existing ways of capturing ideas on the go all have their drawbacks. Paper is hard to organise, tricky to share, and easy to lose. Balancing laptops on knees can be
uncomfortable, and when meeting someone, the big screen immediately gets in the way of collaboration. And on our phones, our attention can be hijacked by endless scrolling and social media.
After listening closely to users, reMarkable learned that many wanted the same distraction- free experience of its other paper tablets, just in a smaller size. The idea? For working professionals to bring their workspace with them and do their best thinking — wherever they go. “reMarkable Paper Pro Move is a new, flexible option for capturing your thoughts,” said Phil Hess, CEO of reMarkable. “It’s big enough to hold your work, yet small enough to not get in the way. Whether you’re meeting at a conference, airport, or café, you’re able to be fully in the moment during your conversation.”
Pricing and availability
reMarkable Paper Pro Move is available to order today on remarkable.com and rolling out through selected reseller partners. On remarkable.com, it comes bundled with a Marker (£399) or Marker Plus (£439). For a discount, add a Book Folio in polymer weave, Mosaic weave, or premium leather.
New reMarkable users get a 100-day free Connect trial. After the trial, Connect costs £2.99/mo. Cancel anytime.
reMarkable 2 and reMarkable Paper Pro will continue to be sold alongside reMarkable Paper Pro Move on remarkable.com.
Built-in templates, including grids, lines, and planners, make it simple to jot down notes over coffee. Need more room to write? Just turn reMarkable Paper Pro Move sideways, and the display rotates automatically. Notes can be converted into text with a tap and sent by email directly from the device.
reMarkable Paper Pro Move features a design in sleek anodized aluminium and textured glass, so users can look the part wherever they go. With up to two weeks of battery life and three days of power in just 10 minutes of recharging, there’s no need to hunt for a socket. Made of more than 50% recycled metals and easier to refurbish and repair, it’s reMarkable’s most sustainable paper tablet yet.
About reMarkable
reMarkable creates human-centric technology that helps people think better. Since the launch of reMarkable 1 in 2017, reMarkable has been the leading innovator in the paper tablet category. Today, millions of people rely on reMarkable to capture, refine, and elevate their thoughts in a world full of distractions. reMarkable is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
Mapping Emissions
Effective emissions mapping is key to our sustainability efforts. By analyzing each component of our paper tablets, we’re committed to reducing environmental impact. One of the things we consider a positive in the sustainability space for our paper tablets is the way they’re carefully designed to be as simple as possible inside. This means not just better durability, but also lower production emissions when compared with many other traditional tablets and computing devices. That said, the reality is that making a device like reMarkable Paper Pro nevertheless requires sourcing over 500 components from different suppliers and sub-suppliers.
Effective emissions mapping is the starting point for innovations that make for more sustainable products and services. It’s an important process to get right. So we look closely at every component, where it comes from, and the emissions impact it has all the way from production through to its placement in a paper tablet or accessory. The challenge for many tech companies, not just reMarkable, is the gathering, processing, and understanding of all this information.
Across the tech industry most data comes from averages based on standard databases. These are supplied by consulting firms like CEMAsys, and the purpose is to increase the share of primary data that comes directly from suppliers. The result is emissions numbers that are evidence-based estimates, which can mean the numbers change over time depending on primary data access. This is part of the reason for the difference in emissions numbers between our paper tablets. As we increase the share of primary data, the accuracy of those estimates increases as a result.
Other differences simply stem from device size and complexity. While we are big believers in simplicity being a driver for great design, the additional functionality and technology in reMarkable Paper Pro and reMarkable Paper Pro Move requires additional production resources.
To increase our access to primary data, we continuously work with our suppliers on improving the amount and accuracy of the information that comes from sub-suppliers, who in turn work on improving calculations of the CO2e footprints of their individual components and materials. It’s a process that takes time, and includes establishing and maintaining an accurate picture of all suppliers and sub-suppliers. Part of this work also includes implementing KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) with suppliers related to the CO2e data of components.
Emissions are a significant factor in our process of selecting components, but there’s a long list of additional aspects that are considered, including waste in manufacturing, durability, potential for refurbishment, and end-of-life recyclability. Like everything associated with our approach to sustainability, it’s a process, and we’re always looking at ways we could potentially improve.
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