reMarkable not too long ago launched its at present out there paper pill known as the reMarkable 2 in India. This is not a brand-new mannequin, however one which has been out there in choose markets throughout the globe since 2020. The reMarkable 2 pill is priced at Rs. 43,999 in India, which incorporates the Marker Plus pen. The extra rounded bundle is priced at Rs. 53,999. This bundle features a reMarkable paper pill, the Marker Plus pen and the E book Folio. The Kind Folio, which has a built-in keyboard, was launched in 2023 and retails for a further Rs. 19,499. Whereas the reMarkable 2 resembles a daily pill in type, its user-experience shouldn’t be even remotely near an iPad (or perhaps a finances Android pill) in perform.
It doesn’t run a preferred cellular working system, doesn’t help any third-party apps and solely connects to the web for syncing notes. There isn’t any web-browsing functionality, no color show and never even a backlight. The gadget in line with the corporate is supposed to be a focussed studying and writing device for ideating and helps a number of software program options (handwriting recognition and extra), to drag off the identical with none notifications to disturb your thought course of. reMarkable principally prides itself on its well-researched design and cuts down on all the same old extras (digital camera, audio system and many others.), which has resulted in a pill that could be very skinny (4.7mm), mild (403 grams) and replicates a paper-like floor with its massive 10.3-inch monochrome show, for individuals who love handwritten notes.
So, what makes this pen and paper alternative so particular and who’s it for? I spoke to Henrik Faller, Vice President of Communications at reMarkable, for some solutions.
Who’s your target market with the reMarkable 2 for India?
Now we have seen main shopper curiosity from India, which additionally has a really high-tech adoption. Our analysis additionally reveals that many Indians as we speak are prepared to spend their cash on premium merchandise. This could primarily encompass “data staff”. These are individuals who work in workplaces and have habits or use instances the place they take notes and have to seize their ideas, course of them and elevate their work. These could possibly be engineers, managers, these in advertising, or anybody who takes notes of their line of labor. This might additionally embrace college students, however they’re extra of a secondary target market (due to buying energy).
What about after-sales help and repair?
Service can be the explanation why we’ve got taken time to launch in India. Service and buyer care are actually necessary to us. If clients have points, they will both attain out to Amazon, the place there’s a workforce in place to assist them, or they will attain out immediately through our webpage. If a product is totally damaged or broken, and it is inside the guarantee interval, then it would get changed, relying on the coverage. If the product is broken and must be repaired, the shopper ought to attain out to our customer support, and we’ll attempt to determine easy methods to repair it. We aspire to be very customer-friendly.
The reMarkable 2 paper pill with the Kind Folio and Marker Plus pen equipment
Does the reMarkable 2 help any Indian languages?
We at present haven’t got help for Hindi as we speak, however hopefully, that is one thing we will help sooner or later. The at present out there working (or system) language is English solely, however the built-in software program keyboard at present helps 20 languages. Handwriting conversion additionally helps just a few languages for now.
Does the reMarkable 2 help voice dictation?
No, the reMarkable 2 doesn’t have a built-in mic or a speaker. It is because it’s a product that’s solely targeted on writing and taking notes through the pen or its keyboard. Nonetheless, the companion cellular app, which is offered on Android, can convert speech to textual content and as soon as synced to the cloud (which occurs immediately), it may be downloaded to the reMarkable 2 for edit or additional ideation. We predict that it doesn’t make a lot sense to incorporate a microphone and audio system on the paper pill as a result of it’s meant to be a 3rd gadget, which will probably be used together with a cellphone, laptop computer or desktop, primarily for targeted writing or ideation.
