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REMARKABLE LAUNCHES PAPER PURE, RETIRING 6-YEAR-OLD TABLET

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
THU, MAY 7, 2026

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reMarkable has unveiled the Paper Pure, a monochrome E Ink tablet that replaces the Remarkable 2 after six years on the market. The new device is lighter and faster than its predecessor, with a textured screen designed to mimic writing on paper.

The Paper Pure features a black-and-white E Ink display without backlighting, prioritizing the writing experience over screen versatility. The textured finish reduces the gap between stylus-on-tablet and pen-on-paper writing, addressing a core pain point for digital notepad users. reMarkable positions the Paper Pure as an entry-level option aimed at corporate buyers, departing from its premium color E Ink tablets released in recent years. The monochrome approach allows the company to offer a more affordable slate while maintaining the core functionality that built its user base. The Paper Pure succeeds the Remarkable 2, which launched in 2020 and became a standard in the digital notepad category. Performance improvements and reduced weight distinguish the new model, though the lack of backlighting limits use cases where ambient light is insufficient. The device represents reMarkable's return to its minimalist origins after exploring color display technology.

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