## An intro on the set of a TV show (but which show?) [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=0s) - A tablet, the [[Remarkable (stationery) | reMarkable 2]], was purchased for $1000, despite being outcompeted by cheaper tablets from [[Apple Inc. | Apple]] or [[Samsung Electronics | Samsung]] in terms of features [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=0s). - After two years of daily use, it is considered one of the best tech purchases ever made due to its ability to address specific needs [(00:00:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=7s). - The user previously struggled with focusing on tasks, managing to-do lists, reminders, and ideas, which were constantly floating in their head [(00:00:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=24s). - Various apps for lists, writing, and organization were tried, but none were effective, including traditional pen and paper methods [(00:00:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=39s). - The user prefers writing on paper but found it to be an organizational nightmare and not portable enough [(00:00:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=45s). - The struggles with organization and focus led to the purchase of the reMarkable 2 paper tablet [(00:00:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=56s). ## Too much denim + not sponsored [(00:01:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=65s) - A personal disclaimer is provided at the beginning of the discussion to address potential biases in the content. [(00:01:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=77s) - The video is filmed in high quality, including HDR, to make it visually appealing, especially for viewers with HDR monitors. [(00:01:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=82s) - The creator wants to emphasize that the video is not an advertisement, as they genuinely like the product being discussed. [(00:01:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=90s) - The [[Remarkable (stationery) | reMarkable 2]] tablet was purchased with the creator's own money nearly two years ago, and there has been no communication or sponsorship from the company. [(00:01:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=102s) ## Why? [(00:01:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=110s) - The reMarkable 2 tablet costs $957 [[Canada | Canadian]] and seems overpriced for its limited features, including almost zero connectivity, no apps, and a non-color screen [(00:01:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=111s). - The device lacks a backlight, requiring users to rely on external light sources, such as a clip-on book light [(00:02:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=123s). - Despite its limitations, the reMarkable 2 has been a life-altering device for its user [(00:02:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=128s). ## How? [(00:02:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=130s) - The [[Remarkable (stationery) | reMarkable 2]] tablet is a device that is used daily for tasks related to writing and reading, including during holidays, due to its distraction-free environment and ability to slow down the user's brain to the speed of their hand [(00:02:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=135s). - The tablet offers a mix of a distraction-free environment and a special blend of digital conveniences that make it suitable for daily use, especially for individuals with busy schedules, such as running multiple [[YouTube]] channels [(00:02:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=149s). - The reMarkable 2 tablet provides the right amount of digital conveniences to fit into a daily routine, making it an ideal device for tasks related to writing and reading [(00:02:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=166s). - The device has changed the user's life in significant ways over the past two years by allowing them to adopt three new habits, which will be discussed later in the video [(00:03:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=181s). - The video will cover the features of the reMarkable 2 tablet, as well as the three habits that the user has developed since starting to use the device [(00:02:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=176s). ## Grovemade [(00:03:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=190s) - Grovemade is a sponsor of the video and also the company that manufactures many items on the desk [(00:03:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=193s). - Grovemade is confident about the quality of their products, which is evident in their approach to advertising [(00:03:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=198s). - The company suggested showcasing their products in a natural setting, rather than doing a traditional ad read [(00:03:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=201s). - The products from Grovemade have been carefully selected for the desk, given the high standards for items used [(00:03:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=209s). - The items from Grovemade have a substantial weight to them, which is a testament to their quality and design [(00:03:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=214s). - Viewers can find similar products for their workspace by clicking the link in the description below [(00:03:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=222s). ## Remarkable 2 VS the world (it loses) [(00:03:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=228s) - There are several e-ink tablet options available online that support writing, and most of them have more features than the [[Remarkable (stationery) | reMarkable 2]] [(00:03:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=229s). - A thorough review of comparison videos between the reMarkable 2 and other tablets reveals that while other tablets may have more features and specs, reviewers often prefer the reMarkable 2 due to its feel and usability [(00:03:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=238s). - Despite acknowledging that other tablets may be better in terms of features and specs, reviewers often express a desire to use the reMarkable 2 daily, citing its pleasant feel as a major factor [(00:04:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=259s). - Many e-ink tablets, unlike the reMarkable 2, run on the [[Android (operating system) | Android]] operating system, offering more features and capabilities [(00:04:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=251s). ## How it feels and sounds, counts [(00:04:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=263s) - The tactile nature of the [[Remarkable (stationery) | reMarkable 2]] tablet is highly important, as it is one of the few personal items worth spending money on, alongside coffee-related items and a personal camera [(00:04:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=265s). - The reMarkable 2 tablet is something to look forward to using, given its frequent use, which justifies the investment [(00:04:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=278s). - The purchase of the reMarkable 2 tablet was an irrational choice, driven by personal preference [(00:04:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=286s). ## The device itself [(00:04:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=294s) - The device has a premium feel with textures of either glass or aluminum, making it comfortable to hold in the hand [(00:04:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=294s). - The device is extremely thin and looks nice with its case or folio, which is tightly integrated for a clean and compact package [(00:05:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=300s). - The device has clean lines all over it, and the specific model being discussed is the Marker Plus, which is a bit more expensive than the standard version [(00:05:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=312s). ## The Marker Plus is expensive [(00:05:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=315s) - The Marker Plus has an eraser on one side, allowing users to erase without accessing the side menu [(00:05:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=317s). - The Marker Plus is heavier than the regular marker, weighing 19 grams compared to the regular marker's 15 grams [(00:05:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=326s). - The weight of the Marker Plus is considered just right and feels nice [(00:05:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=326s). - The [[Remarkable (stationery) | reMarkable 2]] tablet is the thinnest tablet available [(00:05:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=332s). ## It's really thin. Like the thinnest. [(00:05:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=338s) - The reMarkable 2 tablet is notably thin, a characteristic that serves as a point of pride [(00:05:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=338s). - The device's thinness was featured in a video showcasing the world's thinnest tech by Mr. [[Who's the Boss? | Who's the Boss]] [(00:05:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=343s). - The primary reason for the tablet's thin design is to provide a better writing experience [(00:05:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=347s). - The thinness of the device prevents the user's hand from feeling like it's falling off the side of the tablet when writing [(00:05:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=351s). - When placed on a table, the tablet's low height makes it feel comfortable to write on [(00:06:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=360s). - The overall writing experience on the [[Remarkable (stationery) | reMarkable 2]] tablet is greatly improved due to its thin design [(00:06:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=364s). ## The glass and an ASMR sound test [(00:06:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=371s) - The textured glass on the reMarkable 2 tablet is significant for both its feel and sound, with the latter being more important than one might think [(00:06:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=371s). - An [[ASMR]] sound test is conducted to compare the sounds produced by the reMarkable 2 and pen and paper, as well as pencil and paper [(00:06:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=376s). - The reMarkable 2 has a USB-C port at the bottom and a power button at the top [(00:06:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=396s). ## Inputs and navigation [(00:06:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=398s) - The [[Remarkable (stationery) | reMarkable 2]] tablet has limited inputs, with most navigational tasks able to be performed using either the marker or the user's hands [(00:06:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=403s). - The development of the screen for the reMarkable 2 tablet took six years, and after two years, the device remains free of glitches [(00:06:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=411s). - The reMarkable 2 tablet is claimed to have a battery life of two weeks, assuming sparing usage [(00:06:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=418s). ## Battery life [(00:07:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=420s) - The reMarkable 2 tablet's battery life lasts about a week with daily use, which is considered perfectly fine [(00:07:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=423s). - There is no battery anxiety associated with using the device [(00:07:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=428s). - Certain features of the [[Remarkable (stationery) | reMarkable 2]] tablet require a monthly fee, but these features are not essential for using the device as a writing instrument [(00:07:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=434s). - The monthly fee is not necessary for basic daily use of the reMarkable 2 tablet as a writing instrument [(00:07:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=443s). ## Digital powers [(00:07:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=449s) - The reMarkable 2 tablet offers digital powers that provide an advantage over traditional paper and pen, such as the ability to write and highlight scripts, which can then be accessed on other devices like a phone through cloud services like [[Google Drive]], [[OneDrive]], or [[Dropbox]] [(00:07:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=449s). - This feature is particularly useful when writing scripts for videos, especially when filming in locations where the reMarkable 2 tablet is not practical to bring, such as in the woods while mountain biking [(00:07:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=457s). - The ability to access scripts on a phone through the reMarkable app or cloud services allows for flexibility and convenience, enabling users to focus on writing with the [[Remarkable (stationery) | reMarkable 2]] tablet and then access their work on a different device when needed [(00:07:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=470s). - This flexibility is beneficial for users who need to access their work in various environments, such as when mountain biking and requiring a device that is comfortable to carry in a pocket [(00:08:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=486s). ## The Folio (is expensive) [(00:08:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=493s) - The Folio is a separate accessory that does not come with the reMarkable 2 tablet, and it also does not come with the device itself, requiring a separate purchase. [(00:08:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=495s) - The markers for the reMarkable 2 tablet are also sold separately and come in a small box when purchased. [(00:08:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=501s) - The marker box contains the marker itself, but no other items, such as the Folio or the tablet, are included. [(00:08:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=506s) ## More on the Marker and a cheaper option [(00:08:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=507s) - The [[Remarkable (stationery) | reMarkable 2]] tablet's marker has been used for about two years, and during this time, three tips have been gone through, with efforts made to extend their lifespan to avoid frequent replacements [(00:08:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=510s). - A storage box is used to keep the tips for the reMarkable tablet, along with other items such as a Stadler Norris digital jumbo stylus [(00:08:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=522s). - The Stadler Norris digital jumbo stylus is a cheaper alternative to the marker plus, feels lighter, and is available along with a few other options [(00:08:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=530s). - The Stadler Norris digital jumbo stylus also features a functional eraser [(00:09:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=540s). - Other frequently used tools that combine digital and paper-like experiences include the "blended" option [(00:09:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=546s). ## More digital powahz [(00:09:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=554s) - The [[Remarkable (stationery) | reMarkable 2]] tablet offers various digital pen types, including ballpoint pen, fine liner, marker, pencil, paintbrush, highlighter, and calligraphy pen, as well as the option to create text [(00:09:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=556s). - Within each pen type, users can adjust the thickness or thinness of the lines, and with the highlighter, they can choose from different shades that appear as distinct colors when synced to another device [(00:09:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=566s). - The object selection tool allows users to select, move, resize, and copy and paste written objects, making it easier to organize and edit notes [(00:09:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=583s). - The reMarkable 2 tablet also supports multiple layers, similar to [[Adobe Photoshop | Photoshop]], enabling users to add templates such as dots, grids, weekly planners, isometric and perspective guides, calligraphy pages, and music sheets [(00:10:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=611s). - However, the user typically sticks to regular lined paper for most of their note-taking needs [(00:10:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=628s). ## How I use the thing [(00:10:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=634s) - The main menu system of the [[Remarkable (stationery) | reMarkable 2]] tablet is simple and organized, with a basic file structure that includes sections like "Dailies", "Lone Ranger", "[[Run the Jewels]]", "Books", and "Articles" [(00:10:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=637s). - The "Dailies" section contains the most important content, while "Lone Ranger" is used for scripts, video planning, and other writing-related tasks for the Lone Ranger channel [(00:11:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=662s). - The "Articles" section is used to store articles sent from a [[Google Chrome | Chrome]] browser extension that removes ads and pop-ups, providing a clean reading experience [(00:11:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=675s). - The reMarkable 2 tablet has a Chrome browser extension that allows users to send articles directly to the device, which can then be moved to the "Articles" section for reading [(00:11:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=693s). - The reading experience on the reMarkable 2 tablet is considered nicer than paper, with no ads and a clean layout [(00:12:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=726s). - One limitation of the reMarkable 2 tablet is that it cannot be connected to a library to access ebooks, which is a major drawback [(00:12:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=737s). - The "Quick Sheets" and "Notebook 2" sections are used for miscellaneous writing and note-taking, with no specific organization or purpose [(00:12:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=752s). - The "Dailies" section is set up to display a list of daily notes and writings, which can be scrolled through quickly [(00:13:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=788s). ## The 3 things that changed everything for me [(00:13:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=790s) - The [[Remarkable (stationery) | reMarkable 2]] tablet has been helpful for its user over the last couple of years, particularly with two daily habits: morning pages and story of the day [(00:13:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=791s). - Morning pages involve writing one full page of stream-of-consciousness writing as soon as waking up, which helps to clear the mind and gain a different perspective on thoughts [(00:13:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=814s). - The rules for morning pages are to not stop writing, not be negative towards oneself, and instead of saying "I should," say "I will" when talking about things to do [(00:14:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=861s). - Story of the day is a habit inspired by Matthew Dicks' book "Storyworthy," where one writes down the main story or event of the day in one to two sentences to remember it going forward [(00:14:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=891s). - This habit is called "homework for life" by [[Matthew Dicks]], but the user prefers to call it "story of the day" and finds it helpful to look back at past events [(00:15:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=914s). - The user also uses a running to-do list, where they write down anything they need to do as soon as they think of it, and finds this system helpful for staying organized [(00:16:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=965s). - A weekly planner is used to spread out tasks from a running to-do list throughout the week, and the next day's spot can be used to break down tasks into smaller, more manageable chunks [(00:16:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=993s). - The weekly planner can be used in a way that works best for the individual, and it can be helpful to have a running to-do list, weekly schedule, and daily schedule to stay organized [(00:16:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=1008s). - A daily planner can include sections for today's tasks, a minute-by-minute schedule, habits, and a gratitude log to help keep perspective and stay focused [(00:17:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=1034s). - The daily planner can also include a "laser and energized" section to track focus and energy levels, as well as a section to reflect on what was learned that day and what needs to be focused on the next day [(00:17:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=1061s). - One of the most helpful features of the daily planner is the "today's highlight" section, which helps to identify the most important task that needs to be completed that day [(00:18:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=1093s). - Three daily practices that have been found to be particularly helpful are morning pages, a running to-do list, and a daily planner setup like the one described [(00:19:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=1153s). - The [[Remarkable (stationery) | reMarkable 2]] tablet has had a significant positive impact on productivity and overall well-being, contributing to a better balance in life, alongside two other unnamed factors [(00:19:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=1159s). - The tablet's effectiveness has led to increased daily usage and a sense of satisfaction with the investment, despite its high cost [(00:19:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=1169s). ## I give away next weeks winning lottery numbers (no I don't) [(00:19:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=1174s) - The reMarkable 2 tablet is a nearly thousand-dollar device that has limited functionality, yet it has become an essential item. [(00:19:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=1175s) - Grovemade is the sponsor of the video, and viewers are encouraged to check out their link in the description. [(00:19:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0&t=1180s) ## Sources - [website](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLbAh2oBPU0)