The concept of digital notebooks continues to spark differing opinions. Users who have adopted them assert their indispensability, while critics question the necessity of electronic devices that mimic the traditional experience of writing on paper, often asking why not simply use paper itself.
There are several advantages to digital notebooks. One key feature is their ability to sync notes with other devices, allowing information recorded on a tablet to be easily accessed on a computer or smartphone. Additionally, digital notebooks offer handwriting recognition, which enables users to convert handwritten notes into text, facilitating their incorporation into digital documents. These features were highlighted in reviews of the reMarkable 2 Tablet and its subsequent upgrade, the reMarkable Paper Pro.
Another less emphasized benefit is the versatility in paper choice offered by digital notebooks. Users can select from various virtual paper types, such as lined or graph paper, dotted sheets, or even blank pages, without the need to physically stock different kinds of paper.
However, it has been noted that reMarkable’s devices previously did not provide a wide variety of digital paper templates. This has led to a number of third-party solutions, both free and paid, offering additional templates, often necessitating workarounds like PDF files or jailbreaking the device to add them.
In response to this demand, reMarkable has introduced “reMarkable Methods,” which is included in the reMarkable Connect subscription service. This new feature offers a range of templates for reMarkable notebooks and specially designed PDF files, which can be accessed by visiting the dedicated website.
