reMarkable launches Paper Pure e-ink tablet to replace reMarkable 2
The new 10.3-inch tablet features a wider display, cloud integration, and improved handwriting conversion, marking a return to basics for the Norwegian hardware maker.
reMarkable has released the Paper Pure, a $399 monochrome e-ink tablet designed to succeed the reMarkable 2, which was launched six years ago. The 10.3-inch device maintains the company’s core ethos of creating hardware that emulates the feel of pen and paper, explicitly counter-positioning itself against smartphones, iPads, and laptops. By omitting notifications and multitasking applications, the device targets writers, designers, and researchers seeking a distraction-free environment for reading and writing.
The hardware update introduces a flipped resolution that makes the display wider and shorter than its predecessor, allowing more text to fit on a single horizontal line. While the screen size remains identical to the reMarkable 2, reviewers note that the writing experience is crisper. This release follows the recent introduction of the colour-screen Paper Pro and the portable Paper Pro Move, with the Paper Pure returning to a basic monochrome display to serve as the primary notebook successor.
Software enhancements focus on workflow integration and content management. The device now supports calendar syncing, enabling users to access meeting details and take notes directly within scheduled blocks. Handwriting conversion has been improved, and users can share notes via email links or through a new web app. Additionally, articles can be sent as native notebooks for highlighting, and the tablet integrates with cloud services including Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive for document import and export.
Despite these updates, the device has limitations in document handling. Reviewers reported issues with PDF edge cropping when importing files, and while the tablet supports ePUB format, the reading experience is considered inferior to dedicated e-readers such as Kindle. The company positions the Paper Pure as an augmentative tool for note-taking and sketching rather than an all-in-one gadget for consuming books.
The base model is priced at $399 and includes a standard stylus. A premium bundle is available for $449, which adds the Marker Plus stylus featuring an eraser function and a sleeve folio. The device is marketed as a focused productivity tool for users who prioritise the tactile experience of writing over the versatility of general-purpose computing devices.
