Brief Summary
Kit Betts-Masters compares the Supernote Nomad and Remarkable Move e-ink tablets, focusing on handwriting experience, features, and overall usability. He highlights the superior handwriting feel on the Nomad due to its Wacom EMR pen and ceramic nib, while acknowledging the better pen tools and cloud integration of the Remarkable. He also touches on the marketing strategies of both companies, noting Remarkable's innovative approach to user engagement and content provision. Ultimately, he expresses a personal preference for the Nomad as a standalone device due to its natural writing feel and customisation options.
- The Supernote Nomad offers a more natural handwriting experience due to its Wacom EMR pen and ceramic nib.
- Remarkable provides better pen tools and cloud integration, along with a focus on user engagement through the Remarkable methods.
- The choice between the two depends on individual needs, with the Nomad being a better standalone device and the Remarkable a good companion to other Remarkable devices.
Introduction and Initial Thoughts
Kit introduces the Supernote Nomad and Remarkable Move, positioning the Nomad as a better standalone device. He encourages viewers to engage with the comment sections of his videos, particularly for Remarkable, to gain insights from other users' experiences. He notes that both companies care about their devices.
Handwriting and Pen Technology
The Supernote Nomad offers linking, which is ideal for bullet journalling and note organisation. The handwriting experience is better on the Nomad due to its premium-feeling Wacom EMR pen with ceramic nibs, which provide greater accuracy compared to the capacitive styluses used by Remarkable. The handwriting on the Remarkable can appear somewhat artificial, whereas the Nomad replicates the feel of writing with a ballpoint pen.
Drawing and Wobble Test
Kit demonstrates the diagonal line test to illustrate the wobble effect on both devices, noting that it is less pronounced on the Supernote due to its Wacom EMR technology. The stroke on the Nomad appears exactly where the nib is placed, resulting in better handwriting. He uses a ruler to draw straight lines, highlighting the wobble effect on the Remarkable when drawing slowly or on its side.
Design and Features
Remarkable uses magnets for pen attachment and case placement, which can cause wobble on the screen. Supernote avoids this by placing magnets away from the writing surface. The Nomad is considered a better standalone device, while the Remarkable is a good companion to other Remarkable devices. The Remarkable offers colour options, which are beneficial for charts and document highlighting. The Nomad has a better size for notes, while the Move is designed for taking notes on the go.
Customisation and Cloud Services
The Nomad offers more customisation options, including the ability to add Android apps. Both devices are suitable for use alongside a laptop or iPad. Remarkable lacks linking, relying on tags instead. Remarkable's cloud services are well-integrated across iOS, Android, and desktop, but require a subscription. Handwriting recognition is good on both, but Remarkable's cloud-based recognition is generally better.
Personal Preference and Marketing Strategies
Kit expresses a personal preference for the Nomad due to its superior handwriting feel. He discusses Remarkable's innovative marketing approach, which includes providing users with methods and templates to improve their workflow. Other companies are now adopting similar strategies. Remarkable has scaled down their templates to fit the device size, while Supernote's templates are simply scaled-down versions of one another. The discussion ends speculating whether other companies will follow Remarkable's lead in using capacitive pens or stick with EMR technology.
