One of the downfalls of importing e-readers and e-notes is the high tax in India. Indian residents must have a PAN, GSTIN or AADHAR tax card to buy and deliver products online. Things are getting a bit easier with the latest news that the Remarkable 2 e-paper writing tablet, starting January 15th, customers in India will be able to purchase reMarkable 2 and accessories exclusively on Amazon.in.
The reMarkable 2 will be available for the suggested retail price of ₹43,999 for the bundle including reMarkable 2 and Marker Plus, and ₹53,799 for the bundle including reMarkable 2, Marker Plus and Book Folio in gray polymer weave. Marker Plus (₹13,599) and Type Folio (₹19,499) will be available for purchase separately. No-cost equated monthly instalments and EMI payment plans are also available.
The reMarkable 2 is a writing tablet with an e-paper screen. It is a distraction-free product for note-taking, reading, and reviewing documents. It combines the sensation of writing on paper with the convenience and versatility of a digital device. Users can combine and rearrange handwriting and typing freely on the same page, annotate directly on PDFs and e-books, organize their notes and documents with folders and tags, convert handwritten notes to typed text, and more. It is one of the best on the market, but it is a couple of years old and lacks a front-light display.
We’re incredibly excited to bring reMarkable 2 to India,” said Phil Hess, CEO at reMarkable. “With its dynamic culture, tech-savvy population, and thriving digital economy, India offers a market that aligns perfectly with our vision. We’ve designed reMarkable 2 to empower people to think better among the many distractions of the connected world, and we believe Indians will appreciate our approach.”
I think its great the reMarkable 2 is available officially in India. Buying from Amazon will be a way more affordable way to order it it online and have it delivered in a matter of days, without a hefty tax bill.
Michael Kozlowski is the editor-in-chief at Good e-Reader and has written about audiobooks and e-readers for the past fifteen years. Newspapers and websites such as the CBC, CNET, Engadget, Huffington Post and the New York Times have picked up his articles. He Lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.