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Remarkable’s refurbished Paper Pro Move bundle is over $100 off

DevicesOctober 26, 20261 min read

Remarkable is selling a refurbished Paper Pro Move, a thin digital notepad, at a lower price than new. Woot has an even cheaper version with a shorter warranty.

A cheaper way to buy a digital notepad

The Remarkable Paper Pro Move is a digital notepad with a thin 7.3-inch E Ink screen. E Ink is the paper-like screen used in e-readers. Remarkable sells a refurbished version, which means a used or returned device that was checked and fixed. It costs the same $449 as a new one, but comes with a case and a marker with an eraser. Woot sells the same bundle for about $342 if you accept a 90-day warranty instead of one year.

Key prices and facts

New price: $449
Remarkable refurbished price, with one-year warranty: $449
Woot refurbished price, with 90-day warranty: about $342 (new Woot customers can use code REMARKABLE for 10 percent off through November 2nd)
Woot price for returning shoppers: $379.99
Remarkable Connect subscription: $3.99 per month after a free 50-day trial

What the notepad can do

The Paper Pro Move can turn handwritten notes into text and save files to cloud services. You can also view notes in Remarkable's apps. The paid Connect subscription adds more tools. You can search handwritten notes, import documents to mark up, and get AI summaries of your handwriting.

Why it matters

Good tech costs less when bought refurbished. Buyers can save a lot, but should think about warranty length before they choose the cheapest offer.

Glossary

Remarkable: A company that makes digital notepads and e-paper tablets for writing and reading.
E Ink: A paper-like screen that is easy to read in sunlight and uses little battery.
Woot: An online deal site owned by Amazon that sells discounted items, including refurbished products.
Connect subscription: A paid Remarkable plan that adds features such as search, document import, and AI summaries.
Belkin: A company that makes phone, laptop, and gaming accessories, including cases and chargers.

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