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When this device has an e-ink colour display then I would purchase it.

Until then: No Thanks and No deal.

EDIT: Not only that, Remarkable 2.0 and 1.0 are not even 64 bit and still use 32 bit processors in 2020. Completely pointless to use beyond 2038.

Like I said, wait for e-ink colour and 64 bit or don't bother.




> EDIT: Not only that, Remarkable 2.0 and 1.0 are not even 64 bit and still use 32 bit processors in 2020. Completely pointless to use beyond 2038.

32-bit isn't an issue. You reference Y2038, but this is only an issue when you care about binary compatibility, which you do not. Wikipedia says:

"Linux originally used a 64-bit time_t for 64-bit architectures only; the pure 32-bit ABI was not changed due to backward compatibility.[15] Starting with version 5.6, 64-bit time_t is supported on 32-bit architectures, too. This was done primarily for the sake of embedded Linux systems."

There is absolutely no need for a 64-bit processor in a device with less than 4GB RAM.


This is a bizarre take. Would you expect that same length of life from a tablet or phone?

If not, why would you apply it to this device?


I can see the argument for color, but I'm curious why, for its intended use-case, 32/64 matters?


I agree with you. Don't understand why people are downvoting your observation though.


Because the required hardware technology does not exist.


> does not exist.

Oh really? Lets have a look at the market shall we?

What is this then? [0]

Or this? [1]

Maybe this? [2]

Finally, an actual colour e-ink e-reader product. [3]

64 Bit e-reader bonus review: [4]

I have high hopes for reMarkable to do better than what is on the market right now which is why I would rather wait for a color e-ink version with a 64 bit CPU, which the technologies DO exist today. But unfortunately, what they are offering for a competitive e-reader tablet tells me that they are not even trying, even when they are selling a product with outdated technology. That isn't really a good deal is it?

[0] https://www.eink.com/color-technology.html

[1] https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/07/this-could-finally-be-the-...

[2] https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2019/12/18/e-ink-releasing...

[3] https://goodereader.com/blog/reviews/pocketbook-color-e-read...

[4] https://goodereader.com/blog/reviews/remarkable-1-vs-fujitsu...




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