ReMarkable 2 just became the best laptop to get out of internet hell
If you’ve been dreaming of an E Ink laptop that lets you write peacefully away from the hustle and bustle of the internet fair, the ReMarkable 2 tablet and its new keyboard could be for you.
We have long been fans of Notable 2, calling it “the best digital handwriting and sketching experience you can get on this paper and pencil”. But strangely enough, it still lacked an official keyboard accessory to increase its appeal to writers – until now.
The new Type Folio ($199 / £179, around AU$320) is an ultra-slim keyboard that attaches to the ReMarkable 2 with magnets and appears to require no additional pairing or charging.
That means you can type your notes or first novel onto your tablet’s 10.3-inch E Ink screen without worrying about eye strain or being bombarded by daily announcements and ads. persistent on the internet.
Despite its slim profile, ReMarkable says the Type Folio’s keys have 1.3mm of travel – still a long way from the world best keyboard, but much better than tapping your finger on a touchscreen. A few recent software tweaks also promise to ensure a typing experience that blends well with ReMarkable’s traditional note-taking and sketching strengths.
For example, any handwritten text will intelligently connect to your typed text, so your scribbled and typed notes stay connected as you edit. You can also convert handwritten notes into text, then edit them with the Type Folio keyboard.
With ReMarkable promising that future software updates will bring more features to the Type Folio’s integration with the latest tablet, it could become an essential accessory – especially if you find it hard to concentrate when writing things like Google Docs And Microsoft Word. We don’t blame you, when ChatGPT always just a few clicks away.
Analysis: An expensive delight for minimalists
For me, the internet has become the ultimate test of self-discipline – and while the ReMarkable 2 tablet and its new Type Folio keyboard aren’t the only way to get rid of many distractions. It’s shaping up to be one of the best combo boosters around.
This combination is certainly not a cheap one – buy the ReMarkable 2 tablet with its new keyboard and Marker and you’re looking at an investment of $577 / £517 (about AU$930). That’s more than one iPad 10.9 (2022) and it’s worth noting that ReMarkable doesn’t have home gadgets like a web browser or spell checker or even a bright screen.
If you need more connectivity from your E Ink typewriter, incorporate something like Boox Nova Air or Meebook P10 Pro with Bluetooth keyboard could be a cheaper and more powerful setup, as both run Android and give you access to the Google Play Store. Of course, ours Review Onyx Boox Tab Ultra noticed that the tablet had trouble keeping up with keyboard input.
We feel that these more powerful options can defeat the goal of a pure, distraction-free writing machine. If you’re looking to combine the feel of real paper, an incredible writing experience, and the convenience of digital connectivity, the ReMarkable 2 tablet remains your only choice – and its new Type Folio keyboard it turns it into a super minimalist laptop that can meet your needs well. has its premium value.