This $600 tablet for 'paper people' is the best use of E Ink I've ever seen

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This $600 tablet for 'paper people' is the best use of E Ink I've ever seen

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ReMarkable tablet

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The reMarkable tablet costs $599 and is intended for "paper people" - those who prefer physical books and notepads to digital screens.

The new reMarkable tablet isn't for everyone. 

In fact, it's specifically designed for an exclusive subset of people: those who prefer reading and writing on paper over using digital screens. 

That mentality shines through when using the tablet, which is now in the hands of its first customers that have waited months to get their hands on the device.

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The reMarkable tablet costs $599 and is currently being delivered to those who preordered the device - reMarkable says they've already sold 36,000 units. If you buy a tablet today, you should get it in October. 

I had the chance to test the reMarkable tablet over the last few weeks to see if it stands up to its promise of being the top tablet for "paper people" and the most successful implementation of E Ink to date. Here's what I found:

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