ReMarkable Returns to Monochrome Roots with Launch of Paper Pure Tablet
Priced at $399, the new device features a third-generation Canvas screen, a recycled aluminium frame, and software updates including Google and Outlook calendar integration, though it omits the Type Folio keyboard case found on previous models.
Norwegian E Ink specialist ReMarkable has officially launched the Paper Pure, a new digital notebook tablet designed to succeed the ReMarkable 2. Following six years since the release of the previous flagship, this new device marks a strategic pivot back to the company's core monochrome roots, abandoning its recent foray into colour displays with the Paper Pro series.
The Paper Pure is available for order immediately, with shipping scheduled to commence in early June. Priced at $399, the tablet features a 10.3-inch third-generation Canvas screen that ReMarkable claims offers 20 per cent higher contrast. The build incorporates a recycled aluminium frame and weighs approximately 360g, making it 44 grams lighter than the ReMarkable 2 due to a new all-plastic back panel.
In terms of performance, the device is powered by a dual-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. While the screen bezels have been redesigned with a shorter bottom edge for a more compact feel, the device retains a thicker side bezel to provide a comfortable grip for thumbs. However, the Paper Pure lacks a front light and, unlike its predecessors, does not support the Type Folio keyboard accessory, offering only a protective folio cover that slides out rather than folding open.
Significant software enhancements accompany the hardware launch, including calendar integration with Google and Outlook. This feature allows users to pull up their calendar from the home page to create meeting notes automatically, though it currently supports only one calendar at a time and does not display shared calendars. Additionally, a new 'convert and share' tool summarises handwritten notes into typed text via a shareable web link, accessible even to those without a ReMarkable account.
ReMarkable states that the Paper Pure is positioned as a dedicated productivity tool focusing on the fundamentals of digital note-taking. The company emphasises that the writing experience mirrors that of the Paper Pro, delivering a smooth, paperlike feel with texture and resistance. While the device skips colour capability, ReMarkable highlights that the screen is designed to be brighter and whiter than previous iterations to closely resemble a piece of paper in daylight conditions.
Despite the improvements in battery life, which ReMarkable advertises as lasting three weeks compared to the two weeks of earlier models, the omission of the keyboard folio is a notable limitation for users seeking a laptop-like experience. This decision creates a clearer separation between the offerings of ReMarkable's product line, forcing users who require typing capabilities to look towards the pricier Paper Pro series instead.
