There are e-ink tablets that are basically just Android, supporting Android apps. Does remarkable have any advantage over those? I mean having a custom OS (even though with SSH) compared to the vast ecosystem of android apps and dev resources surely sounnds like a huge drawback.
I don't think they want to as android demands more resources for areas they might not use at all because of their claims of distraction free environment. Android also includes more technical debt for the development team, probably even to dedicate a few people to keep with the changes and upgrades in the communities and ecosystems.
Could you point me to one of those? I have a hard time believing there are low-latency drawing e-ink tablets that run full Android and render ordinary android apps.
Onyx Boox series. I am sure there are usage videos on youtube. In my experience it is very responsive, although maybe remarkable is more responsive still?
They do render ordinary apps even. e-ink aware apps work best, but all apps work one way or another. They have even implemented some functions to make any app work well like custom contrast settings or ability to refresh screen at any point, or automatic low-latency mode for when app animates a lot, etc. Some versions even have an ability to work as an external screen (they have an HDMI port). So you buy a reader, but you in fact also get an external e-ink screen that works with any computer, in the same device. I guess it will be a long while before remarkable adds something similar? Or does it have it?
