Could I connect this thing to my computer and use it as a whiteboard in a Zoom meeting, or something like that?
ReMarkable 2.0 – A digital notebook that feels like paper
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Re: ReMarkable 2.0 – A digital notebook that feels like paper
#102I have been very happy with my ReMarkable 1, and have ordered the ReMarkable 2.0. Hacker News might be interested in the active development community around the device: https://github.com/reHackable/awesome-reMarkable The device is open. It's just an embedded linux device. You can ssh into it, and run arbitrary code. The SDK is based on Qt. You can also connect a keyboard to it over a USB-on-the-go port. I have been…
You can, with Parabola-rM. http://davisr.me/projects/parabola-rm
Oh wow, that is pretty cool. It is a different approach from what I was envisioning, which was taking an existing lightweight terminal codebase written in Qt[0], and porting it to the ReMarkable's Qt SDK. The Parabola approach is actually running X Windows, which is pretty amazing!
Re: ReMarkable 2.0 – A digital notebook that feels like paper
#103Earlier quoted context omitted.
How does it compare to writing on paper?
It’s not quite as good, but for me it falls into the “good enough/pretty good” category. I write quickly so for me latency is very important; the latency on version one is pretty good, and so if they’ve improved that on version two, even better.
What about pressure on the pen while writing as compared to regular styluses with small tips?
Re: ReMarkable 2.0 – A digital notebook that feels like paper
#104Too bad it has only 8GB and no SD card.
Re: ReMarkable 2.0 – A digital notebook that feels like paper
#105Earlier quoted context omitted.
Yes, apparently it only has a latency of 21ms
21ms sounds really low, which is good of course. But as humans, would we notice 21ms lag while writing even if we paid close attention?
You would definitely notice a 21ms lag while writing. Ideally you want to get below 10ms, but for physical-object-like responsiveness 1ms is the standard. See this old video from Microsoft research which demonstrates
Re: ReMarkable 2.0 – A digital notebook that feels like paper
#106I have been very happy with my ReMarkable 1, and have ordered the ReMarkable 2.0. Hacker News might be interested in the active development community around the device: https://github.com/reHackable/awesome-reMarkable The device is open. It's just an embedded linux device. You can ssh into it, and run arbitrary code. The SDK is based on Qt. You can also connect a keyboard to it over a USB-on-the-go port. I have been…
- What is the latest word (as of 2020) on reading Kindle books on the ReMarkable? Is there a tool that makes it easy to buy Kindle books and strip them of their DRM?
- Is the ReMarkable capable of running an open source OS behind the hood? Is it a hacker-friendly piece of hardware in case ReMarkable runs out of business in the future?
I was thinking about getting the ReMarkable 2 if only because my Kindle's display is too small. For ebooks it's okay but I do would like to be able to use an eink reader for sheet music as well.
Re: ReMarkable 2.0 – A digital notebook that feels like paper
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It must be heaven for Math teachers and professors. No more mounds of discarded paper. I'm sure they use tablets already, but the look and feel of writing figures on an iPad isn't as nice as epaper.
An iPad with a paper-like screen protector is very close.
+1. Plus an open access to the web with a choice of browsers is super important too! You can't do all of that with proprietary trash from e-ink––there's nothing good about physical paper (dead-trees) anyway to be promoting your product with.
Re: ReMarkable 2.0 – A digital notebook that feels like paper
#108Would anyone here be interested in a eink phone running something like WebOS optimized for eink displays? I really feel WebOS was too early and PWAs make the barrier to entry much lower for a WebOS-like device.
I don't think eink makes much sense on a phone especially if your phone is also your camera.
Even if you aren't using it as a camera, eink displays aren't great for content that needs to be updated frequently. Aside from the slow refresh, they physically wear out relatively quickly.
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#109Now I have to carry three devices around...
Just pretend you are carrying Star Trek tablets :)
Re: ReMarkable 2.0 – A digital notebook that feels like paper
#110> …on an eyestrain-inducing glossy screens. Are you sure about that? [1] [1] https://bubblin.io/blog/daylight-energy-fatigue
Paper scatters light, smooth glass will reflect perfectly any window, light or glare. We usually don't notice it because we have trained ourselves to tilt our devices to minimize reflections.
Glossy glass is 21st century sexy, though. It looks premium compared to clear plastic.