I love my reMarkable 2 so this is my number one deal for Black Friday and Cyber Monday and every business pro should own one

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If there was one device I couldn't live without, it's the reMarkable 2. This lightweight digital note-taking tablet is my go-to gadget for making notes, sketching, writing, plotting, mind-mapping. Everything.

And right now, the the reMarkable 2 with Marker Plus and a polymer weave folio case is $499 on reMarkable's official website (down from $578). In the UK, the price for the same configuration is £479 (was £548). It's at the same link as above.

Today's best reMarkable 2 deal

reMarkable 2 bundle with folio case and Marker Plus
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reMarkable 2 bundle with folio case and Marker Plus: was $578 now $499 at reMarkable
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UK price: was £548 now £479

This bundle is for the reMarkable 2 tablet, alongside a polymer weave folio case and the more premium Marker Plus which includes an eraser at one end. To my mind, both are essential for business use. Also includes 9 replacement pen tips. The display measures 1.3in.

As I say, I spent a long time researching the various kinds of handwriting tablets before opting for the reMarkable 2. And there are a number of reasons why I chose it.

For one thing, the writing experience is excellent. Coming from jotting notes and doodling on a glossy glass tablet, I was a little skeptical. But the textured e-ink screen really is as close to writing on real paper as I could imagine. As an old-fashioned scribbler, I've really appreciated this.

Second, the size. This device is impressively thin and lightweight. I've found it's the perfect complement for business travel - although I strongly advise getting either the folio case or sleeve for extra protection.

Third, the handwriting recognition is a great way to transform handwriting notes into usable text. Alright, it's hit and miss depending on how neat your handwriting it, but mine's like a spidery scrawl at times and it still picks up what I was trying to write.

Finally, "reMarkable" is probably the best pun in tech, so I couldn't resist.

All in all, I couldn't be happier with it. To my mind, it's a must-buy for professionals. Just make sure to get the case and opt for the Marker Plus pen, which has an eraser at one end just like a pencil. If you get the standard Marker, erasing your writing means you need to highlight the offending text inside a box then selecting the delete option, which disrupts the writing flow. For more info, check out our full reMarkable 2 review.

More e-ink tablet deals

reMarkable Paper Pro with book folio and Marker Plus
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reMarkable Paper Pro with book folio and Marker Plus: was $768 now $718 at reMarkable
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UK price: was £728 now £649

The Paper Pro is a color upgrade on the reMarkable 2 with an 11.8in display. It includes the Marker Plus and if you select a book folio case, you'll get the Black Friday discount (there are three to choose from, but the cheapest is the polymer weave in the US and the mosaic weave in the UK). It also bundles in 6 replacement pen tips.

Amazon Kindle Scribe with pen
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Amazon Kindle Scribe with pen: was $420 now $280 at Amazon
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UK price: was £380 now £260

There are a number of Kindle Scribe's discounted for Black Friday, but the 16GB model is the cheapest right now and includes a pen. The mono display measures 10.2in, so ever-so-slightly smaller than the reMarkable 2. I strongly recommend buying a case for protection during travel.

XPPen color digital notebook
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XPPen color digital notebook: was $400 now $260 at Amazon
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UK price: was £400 now £280

XPPen are chiefly known for drawing tablets, but this here is a color digital notebook that allows for note-taking, document annotation on its 10.9in nano-textured display.

BOOX  Tablet Note Air 4C
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BOOX Tablet Note Air 4C: was $530 now $500 at Amazon
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UK price: was £500 now £470

Boox offers a range of digital notepads of various sizes, but this one gets one of the biggest price-cuts for Black Friday. It has a 10.3in color e-ink display with wide support for a range of filetypes. The thick left-side bezel reminds me of the original reMarkable 1 tablet.

Boox Tablet Note Max
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Boox Tablet Note Max: was $630 now $580 at Amazon
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UK price: was £650 now £550

If you want a larger workpad for notes, this is a good pick since it features a 13.3in e-ink display. Like the reMarkable 2, it's monochrome, with broad filetype support.

Amazon Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft
Amazon Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft: $630 at Amazon
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UK price: £570

Available for pre-order, the Scribe Colorsoft from Amazon blends both the Scribe and - you guessed it - the Colorsoft to create an 11in color digital notepad. Also comes in 32GB and 64GB variants, depending on how much storage you need.

Steve Clark
B2B Editor - Creative & Hardware

Steve is B2B Editor for Creative & Hardware at TechRadar Pro, helping business professionals equip their workspace with the right tools. He tests and reviews the software, hardware, and office furniture that modern workspaces depend on, cutting through the hype to zero in on the real-world performance you won't find on a spec sheet. He is a relentless champion of the Oxford comma.

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