There is no native handwriting recognition / conversion at all, you send the notebook to a server on the Internet. However that's true for the Kindle Scribe too.
Both reMarkable original and reMarkable 2 are now on version 3.x.x firmware. You may need to check for updates and update more than once till the GUI tells you you are up to date.
https://support.remarkable.com/s/art...re-release-3-0
The original is nicer to write on (textured plastic vs glass on reMarkable2).
It still only has networking for USB connection, using your browser if you can't run the app. It still converts to PDF if you want epub2.
Some features need the Internet or also a subscription. The release notes are misleading.
reMarkable2
Quote:
Specifications
4.7 mm (0.19 in) thin
188 x 246 x 4.7 mm (7.4 x 9.6 x 0.19 in)
403.5 g (0.89 lb)
Wi-Fi
8 GB internal storage, about 6.5 GB free (other 10″ makes are 32GB or more)
Up to two weeks of battery
Automatically synced to your phone and computer with the reMarkable cloud service (aspects require subscription. Needs WiFi and Internet)
Screen size 10.3″, 1872x1404 resolution (226 DPI)
Glass front surface on screen
Menu language: English
Operating system: Codex, a custom Linux-based OS
RAM 1 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM
Processor 1.2 GHz dual core ARM
PDF and ePUB (seems to convert to PDF to install)
Palm rejection? Yes
Backlight / Frontlight? No
Memory card? No
Charging: USB-C
Buttons: None
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Original reMarkable
Quote:
Specifications
177 x 256 x 6.7mm (6.9 x 10.1 x .26 inches)
350 gram (.77 pounds)
10.3” monochrome digital paper display (black and white)
1872x1404 resolution (226 DPI)
Backlight / Frontlight? No
Memory card? No
Multi-point capacitive touch
No glass parts, virtually unbreakable
Paper-like surface friction due to textured plastic.
Palm rejection: Yes
8 GB internal storage (free available space is about 6.5 GB)
512 MB DDR3L RAM
Processor: 1 GHz ARM A9 CPU
Battery: Rechargeable (Micro USB): 3000 mAh
Warning: The battery in this product cannot easily be replaced by end-users.
Operating system: Codex, a custom Linux-based OS optimized for low-latency e-paper.
Document support: PDF and ePUB (seems to convert to PDF)
Buttons: Prior, Home & Next
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Both use the Wacom EMR stylus (like Kindle Scribe) which can occasionally tend to operate above the screen surface. The Wacom stylus is powered by the host. The pen used on the Kobo Sage, Elipsa and MS Surface needs ever so slight pressure and has a 6 month life AAAA cell.
The original reMarkable has 512K vs 1024M RAM, a slightly slower cpu, three buttons vs none, easier to write/sketch screen and almost 50g lighter. Other than that they are very similar and run the same version number of software/firmware so far (3.x.x as I write). The reMarkable2 is thinner by 2mm (just a bit more than 1/16th inch = 1.6mm)
There is no real library feature like on Kindle or Kobo, you have a file manager.
Specifications from reMarkable's Web site
https://support.remarkable.com/s/art...t-reMarkable-1
https://support.remarkable.com/s/art...t-reMarkable-2
Using without a subscription
https://support.remarkable.com/s/art...a-subscription
Very misleading article. The handwriting conversion uses a cloud service that happens to be free now. It is not on the device. You get the conversion by email.
I've given away my reMarkable a short while ago, but upgraded it via WiFi and internet yesterday. I can't see how to update other than OTA WiFi on the Internet.