New & Noteworthy Notetaking Part I:
The ReMarkable 2
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Technology is constantly evolving, and it seems we are shifting more and more into the digital age. With many tasks requiring you to use a phone or computer to get the job done, it can feel overwhelming to keep up with technology trends. The pressure to convert to digital calendars, notebooks, and planners is no exception. In this 2-part newsletter series, we will chat about two of the newest tools on the market that combine the familiarity you know and love of handwriting your notes and appointments, with the convenience of digital world integration.
Introducing… the ReMarkable 2! We think this product might be great for folks that have a lot of handwritten notes that get lost easily, for folks with visual differences that make using a traditional computer screen painful, and for tactile folks that learn and remember better when they handwrite versus type!
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Image Description: The ReMarkable tablet is shown outside of and on top of its black protective case, with the ReMarkable Pen on the right. The tablet has the words “Vision 2025” scrawled across the top, with a circular flow chart written out below. At the bottom, are the words “Next Steps” with some bulleted points below.
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At just 4.8 mm thick and .89 pounds, the ReMarkable 2 is the world’s thinnest tablet, making it incredibly portable to take with you to work, school, or anywhere else! It’s designed to mimic the feel of writing on real paper and comes with a wide variety of digital writing tools. It has an e-ink screen, and is not back lit or shiny.
With no notifications, pop-ups, or social media, the ReMarkable is distraction-free in its design, allowing you to stay focused while you work. Additionally, it allows you to keep your notes organized and accessible with customizable folders. By using the various templates available directly on the device, you can create and organize notes, to do-lists, weekly planners, sketches, and more. Additionally, by getting the Read on ReMarkable Chrome Extension for your web browser, you can send articles, ebooks (in EPUB format), and additional templates directly to your device to mark up as you please.
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Image Description: The ReMarkable tablet and ReMarkable pen are laid out on a wooden surface. The ReMarkable tablet has an empty to-do list on the screen.
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The ReMarkable also has OCR technology, which allows you to convert your handwritten notes into digital text. Once your notes are converted to text, you also can search within them for keywords using the search feature, allowing you to easily navigate to the information you need.
The ReMarkable makes it easy to send any of your documents to an email address of your choice, Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive, allowing for seamless workflow between your physical and digital space.
It should be noted that ReMarkable offers a Connect subscription for $2.99/month or $29.90/year. By joining Connect you get access to unlimited ReMarkable cloud space that syncs to your mobile and desktop ReMarkable app. However, using the ReMarkable without a subscription still allows you to access most of the available features. The ReMarkable site also offers a wealth of user guide tutorials and articles to make sure you get the most out of your tablet.
There are two ReMarkable protective case options available through their website, one standard one, and one that comes with a built-in keyboard. However, you can also purchase a more affordable ReMarkable case on Amazon that includes a pen holder and hand strap.
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Image Description: The ReMarkable tablet is propped up using a folding protective case, with several sketches of different bottles on the screen. To the right of the tablet, the case is shown by itself, closed, with the pen tucked into its holder. In the background, you can see an image of the case being held using the hand strap.
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Want to learn more? The ReMarkable Blog is an excellent place to browse all things ReMarkable, including news articles, features & benefits, inside information about their company, and software updates.
We have several in our inventory to borrow as part of our 30 day loaner program!
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The contents of this newsletter were submitted by Allie Kelly, Assistive Technology Consultant for the Vermont Career Advancement Project (VCAP) under HireAbility Vermont. Contact the Vermont Assistive Technology Program by calling 1-800-750-6355 or by emailing dail.atinfo@vermont.gov. For more information visit our website (www.atp.vermont.gov). And if there is a topic that you'd like to see covered, please feel free to let us know!
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