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I bought one recently as well, and I'm glad I chose it over Remarkable 2. The writing+note taking ability is amazing and I'm loving it so far. I can turn it int

I bought one recently as well, and I'm glad I chose it over Remarkable 2. The writing+note taking ability is amazing and I'm loving it so far. I can turn it into a full-fledged screen by connecting my Apple BLE Keyboard. The best thing is the customization due to it being and Android device. Edit: One cool thing is I can borrow eBooks from Berlin libraries using Libby app and my local library card. That plus Audible has been a game changer for my kid, and she can read all she wants without straining her eyes.

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MayeulC 6y ago
Heh,at least Remarkable gives you the root password and ssh access to the device. I don't know how that other one fares on that front? More and more, I can't stand being locked out of my devices.
- dominotw 6y ago
  yea remarkable is the choice if those are important to you. For me being able to use pocket, play books, kindle and libby apps was important that having root password. I don't know if I can ssh into my boox air but I don't really care about that.
- abawany 6y ago
  I agree. I had a Boyue Likebook and it was an underwhelming experience with its slow processor, underspecified self-draining battery, Android "support" (stuck on 6, most apps didn't run well due to the poor processor, poor battery), and the vague feeling that I didn't feel comfortable sharing my real Android account credentials on this device given that I didn't know what all it was running. I now have a Remarkable 2, which I thought I would use just for reading, but I have now grown to love its note taking abilities along with the API for transferring content.
- FlyingSnake 6y ago
  What do I do with root password and SSH access if the device and the ecosystem itself isn't what I need? I am aware that the developer ecosystem around RM devices is top notch, however I had different needs from my device. To each their own.
  - MayeulC 6y ago
    Oh, I don't know yet. The remarkable does what it advertised for now, and I'm happy with such a basic usage. However, if the company goes belly-up, if it stops supporting my device, if I get creative one day and have this awesome idea, I can implement it. Of course, the Android ecosystem is quite open already, so this is a step-up from, say, a kindle. But having root access feels more like having the keys than sitting in a cab. An idea I had for a while: draw simple schematics with the stylus, simulate them on the tablet with some SPICE implementation. Shouldn't be that complex :)

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MayeulC 6y ago

Heh,at least Remarkable gives you the root password and ssh access to the device. I don't know how that other one fares on that front? More and more, I can't stand being locked out of my devices.

dominotw 6y ago
yea remarkable is the choice if those are important to you. For me being able to use pocket, play books, kindle and libby apps was important that having root password. I don't know if I can ssh into my boox air but I don't really care about that.
abawany 6y ago
I agree. I had a Boyue Likebook and it was an underwhelming experience with its slow processor, underspecified self-draining battery, Android "support" (stuck on 6, most apps didn't run well due to the poor processor, poor battery), and the vague feeling that I didn't feel comfortable sharing my real Android account credentials on this device given that I didn't know what all it was running. I now have a Remarkable 2, which I thought I would use just for reading, but I have now grown to love its note taking abilities along with the API for transferring content.
FlyingSnake 6y ago
What do I do with root password and SSH access if the device and the ecosystem itself isn't what I need? I am aware that the developer ecosystem around RM devices is top notch, however I had different needs from my device. To each their own.
- MayeulC 6y ago
  Oh, I don't know yet. The remarkable does what it advertised for now, and I'm happy with such a basic usage. However, if the company goes belly-up, if it stops supporting my device, if I get creative one day and have this awesome idea, I can implement it. Of course, the Android ecosystem is quite open already, so this is a step-up from, say, a kindle. But having root access feels more like having the keys than sitting in a cab. An idea I had for a while: draw simple schematics with the stylus, simulate them on the tablet with some SPICE implementation. Shouldn't be that complex :)