The first version of the tablet, the reMarkable 1, began shipping in 2017. In 2020, reMarkable released the second iteration of its tablet, the reMarkable 2.[3] In 2024, the company released the reMarkable Paper Pro, their first e-paper tablet to feature color and frontlight.[4][5][6] The company also manufactures and sells its keyboard accessory, the Type Folio.[7][8]
History
reMarkable was founded in 2013 by Magnus Haug Wanberg.[9] reMarkable set out to create a digital device that could replicate the tactile feel of writing on paper.[10][11][12] The company spent the next few years researching, developing, working on prototypes, and refining its technology.[13] By 2016, reMarkable had developed its first prototype.[6][14] reMarkable opened pre-orders for its first product in November 2016, the reMarkable 1 tablet.[15] The device featured an e-ink display that provided a paper-like writing experience.[16][17] The first units began shipping on August 29, 2017. The reMarkable 1 received positive reviews for its innovative approach to digital note-taking and its focus on reducing distractions.[18][19] reMarkable sold approximately 45,000 units in 2017, generating a revenue of 184 million NOK (US$23 million).[20] On October 8, 2019, reMarkable announced its $15M Series A funding round, led by Spark Capital. This funding allowed the company to expand its operations and further develop its product line.[21][22]
On March 17, 2020, reMarkable announced the reMarkable 2, the next generation of its paper tablet. The reMarkable 2 featured a thinner design, improved battery life, and improved writing experience.[23][24] It was marketed as the world's thinnest tablet.[25] On Nov 19, 2020, Time Magazine named the reMarkable 2 one of the most innovative products of 2020.[13]
On October 21, 2021, reMarkable introduced the Connect subscription service, offering additional features such as unlimited cloud storage, handwriting conversion, and integration with third-party apps.[26][27] On May 10, 2022, reMarkable announced that it had sold over 1 million units.[28] reMarkable announced changes to the Connect ecosystem, lowering the cost of Connect on September 20, 2022. On November 3, 2022, reMarkable launched its products at Best Buy, marking the first time its tablets were available through a major US retailer.[29]
On March 7, 2023, reMarkable released the Type Folio, an accessory that added a tactile keyboard to the reMarkable 2, improved its functionality for focused typing.[8] reMarkable launched in the UK retail store Curry's on February 7.[30][31] On February 28, 2023, reMarkable made the Financial Times' list of Europe's fastest-growing companies, coming in at number 128,[32] a jump from their 2022 ranking of 266.[33]
In September 2024, reMarkable launched the reMarkable Paper Pro,[34][35] featuring an 11.8-inch color display and an adjustable reading light.[36][37] reMarkable earned several awards and badges from multiple media outlets,[38] including the Editor's Choice from Tom's Guide,[39]TechRadar Recommends award,[40] Editor's Choice award from Engadget,[36]SlashGear Select award from SlashGear,[41] a Digital Trends Recommended Product award from Digital Trends,[42] an Editor's Award from Magnetic Magazine,[43] a Staff Pick award from How to Geek,[44] and a Staff Pick award from AndroidPolice.[45] Engadget rated the reMarkable Paper Pro as "the best premium e-ink tablet" while also stating "reMarkable 2 was the best e-ink tablet for most people."[46]CNN Underscored named the reMarkable Paper Pro as their "favorite tech product of 2024".[47] Gear Patrol placed it on its "The 100 Most Important New Products of 2024" list.[48]
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