So far the info I’m seeing is from remarkable site and the way they word it doesnt answer the real question (like they’re trying to hide something). I dont think I’ll keep it if I cant use it without paying a monthly fee.

Basically I need to be able to transfer files (both directions) in a couple different ways. I need to be able to get files to and from Google drive for cloud storage purposes and would be nice If i could ultimately get files into a git repo on gitlab (even if it means more than one step to get it there). Also it would be nice if i could connect via ssh through the command line on my laptop (running ubuntu linux) to transfer files using the laptop.

Should I send this thing back or is it possible to do these things without a remarkable connect account?

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    10 months ago

    It kinda irks me when people are like “Oh why can I not have text boxes and move it around”. Like dude, if you wanted to do that, get the iPad? The fact that the text is fixed actually makes sure I don’t overthink where to place text. Instead, all the handwriting is around the text. I dunno, I like it

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      10 months ago

      Same here.

      I think Remarkable should do a better job at explaining the logic of their design. Because yeah, selling that the new update now has “straight lines” just feels ridiculous.

      From the beginning, the marketing was focusing on the ultimate distraction free environment and they should really hit that nail again and again.

      People can’t imagine how less can actually be more. You need to explain it to them.

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      10 months ago

      There’s always a balance between customization and simplicity. Personally I do value simplicity but would very much like to be able to move text around. It’s a feature that similar ‘apps’ have (e.g. OneNote, Evernote) and I would find it very useful.

      So I agree with your point but there are going to be loads of edge cases that require difficult decisions to implement the principle.

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      10 months ago

      Well imho converting to text is a pretty big deal feature; and, to be honest, if they were holding back features and making you pay for them, well I would just find that offensive. Thankfully that isn’t the case but if it were I don’t think that’s the right way to get people to buy more from you.

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        10 months ago

        well that was the case on the original connect. They removed many features from the “free” tier and put them behind the connect sub. They have since backtracked on that