Since evaluating the ReMarkable 2 in 2020, I’ve been eager for a more compact variant of this sophisticated e-ink tablet. The existing dimensions can be unwieldy, particularly in confined areas such as airplane tray tables, making a more portable version that can fit in a pocket highly desirable. The ReMarkable Paper Pro, launched last year, unfortunately increased in size to accommodate a color display, growing from 10 to 11 inches. I’ve often yearned for a 7-inch e-ink screen akin to my Kindle Paperwhite. At last, ReMarkable has unveiled the Paper Pro Move, a 7.8-inch notebook that is both compact and preserves the Paper Pro’s color e-ink capabilities.
I’ve been utilizing the Move for a fortnight and admire its design, which is influenced by the traditional reporter’s notebook. This elongated, slimmer shape is more convenient to carry and facilitates opening documents at the same dimension as on the Paper Pro, requiring minimal scrolling to view the complete content. This uniformity was absent between the ReMarkable 2 and Paper Pro, which generated documents in varying sizes. The Move’s design also permits effortless transitions between portrait and landscape orientations, although text size may differ between these modes.
Writing on the Move is a pleasure, and its handwriting-to-text transformation is efficient. Nevertheless, the battery life falls short of ReMarkable’s two-week assertion, particularly with the frequent usage of the enhanced e-ink backlight. The reporter’s notebook layout isn’t optimal for all e-ink functions, as some PDFs and EPUBs might seem too diminutive in portrait orientation, necessitating constant scrolling or zooming. The slow refresh rate of the e-ink display can be frustrating for users accustomed to LED screens.
The Move’s cover alternatives, unlike those of the Paper Pro, do not come with a keyboard, but upcoming updates will enable support for external Bluetooth keyboards. It’s advisable to cover the screen for protection, since accidental activation in a pocket or bag can deplete the battery. To synchronize more than 50 recent documents across devices, the ReMarkable Connect service is essential after a 100-day free trial, costing $2.99 per month or $29 annually.
In summary, the ReMarkable Paper Pro Move is a portable and adaptable writing instrument, perfect for individuals who appreciate having a notebook readily available. It’s priced starting at $449 on Remarkable.com.