reMarkable Type Folio: Initial Review

The reMarkable 2 Type Folio is finally here in person. So today we'll be unboxing it and taking a look and getting a feel for what it's like to actually use in practice.

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00:00 Intro
00:20 Unboxing
02:00 Look & Feel
02:50 Initial Setup
03:30 ALT & OPT?
04:42 Typing Impressions
06:13 Symbol Menu
06:43 Navigation
07:39 Space Constraints
09:05 Physical Construction
10:05 Doesn't Sleep
10:45 Typing + Writing (3.0 finally makes sense)
13:12 Use Cases

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[alsaikali]

Would love to see a video on how you have incorporated the Type Folio into your work flow (if at all).

[Bruceneuman]

While in the pause caused by Remarkable's delivery issues related to its new product, I keep considering why I would want it. It seems beautifully crafted and well executed. Yet, I initially wanted Remarkable to take handwritten notes and to organize them. Perhaps the keyboard, while broadening Remarkable's product line, is a nod to the fact that converting long hand to text does not work very well on any device. So, when handwriting is not the best or most reliable way to record information, being able to quickly shift to type may be a good thing. I will likely give it a try. As to cost, the cost of everything is too high, so when I want something, I say something silly like "life is short."

[potatogorge]

I do like your way of making video, very straight forward, no dramatic actions. Good JOB!

[StealthAZ]

Finally received mine, learning that you can’t use the folio in purchased templates only native to remarkable

[neplusultra]

I got my type folio earlier this week. While the typing experience is generally nice, I am disappointed with the external surface touch and feel. Feels plasticky and cheap. It definitely feels quite pricey. Planning to return mine but the return link is broken as well.

[rush]

What would be the use case for this, when you can just type with a full keyboard of choice through the remarkable app on PC?

[patrickklein]

Thanks for the review. Nice job! What is your sense about Remarkable releasing a third generation of the hardware this year (Remarkable 3)? Seems like their release cycle of every 2-3 years has typical. Appreciate your perspective.

[thelightsociety]

How did u get to the editing to show I’m having a hard time finding the editing section… nevermind found it lol btw how do I center a word for a main title by chance

[chrisnuttall]

Ordered one but hopeless supply issues causing delays!

[coconutmilch]

Thanks for the review. As a piano teacher I would suggest you use a different fingering 😂 on the Remarkable for your backspace which might make it easier to reach. Instead of using your pinky you can use your middle finger.

[braaitongs]

How does this compare to the book folio in terms of thickness when closed with the remarkable 2 in it?

[adamdaugherty]

I don’t think I would use this over my laptop, as a college student most of the time I’m typing it’s for an essay or some sort of class. In which I don’t think it would be worth it to have to transfer stuff too google docs or word then have to submit.

[thispaulrules]

The biggest problem for me is that right now you have to choose between the keyboard or ddvk :/

[robgillingham]

Pen storage? Also whst is brand of pen you were using? Thx

[jamiegore]

What kind of pen is that you have and where can it be purchased?

[BrianBehm]

Does it support markdown? I see you can create a title an alt+1 keystroke but can you use the markdown #'s to create a various heading levels?

[zoeolsson]

are there options to change to different keyboard layouts? - I use dvorak keyboard layout.

[mokisable]

I wonder if there is anyway to get brackets even though it doesn't have its own button...

[michaelwelsh]

Hey Brandon - do you suffer at all from calibration issues with your ReMarkable? I note you use it as your daily driver? I have tried drawing lines with a ruler and they look like my 3 year old daughter has drawn them freehand....

[socialwill]

After watching your video, and a good job BTW as it was good to listen to you verbally think and process what was going on, I am starting to think the current RM2 is reaching its limit.

First is the lag. I have seen this in writing and while I have not typed, I think the hardware is due for an update. I tried the kindle and it was super smooth to write with almost no lag. To me we are maxing what the processor can do for a 2yr old device.

Second is apps and eco system. The Remarkable needs to have connectors or something that allows apps or data to flow. Journals, notes, tasks, all this would be good outside of Remarkable.

Just my thoughts.