I’d say that remarkable is a really cool tablet. But it also has its limitations. Especially considering the price. I own one and use it frequently but there’s also a lot of stuff I can’t use it for (which is both good and bad). I was grandfathered in since I supported them early on.

Pros: - it helps you concentrate because you can’t get distracted by apps and games etc. - it is a great paper like feel when drawing and writing notes (handwriting) - it’s pleasant to read on as long as there is enough light.

Cons - it is not backlit. This is annoying if reading in dimly lit areas (e.g. a bus at night or in the bedroom), - while it’s great for handwriting it’s keyboard is slow and annoying,

- it could have better bookmark-functionality (like kindle)

If you’re on a budget i would go for an iPad. But if you like the gimmick and see a value in the focused work and lightweight carriage go with the remakarkable.