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Remarkable’s refurbished bundle is an awesome deal that’s over $350 off
Remarkable is offering a discounted refurbished bundle of its Paper Pro digital notebook, which normally retails at $629, for $449.99 through Woot until 31 July. The deal matters for anyone considering a premium e-ink writing tablet, as it undercuts even Remarkable's own refurbished pricing, though buyers sacrifice some warranty coverage in exchange for the lower price.
The Woot bundle includes the 11.8-inch tablet, a Marker Plus stylus and a Book Folio cover, saving $368 compared with buying new, and comes with a 90-day warranty versus the one-year warranty on Remarkable's own $649 refurbished bundle. The Paper Pro features a colour display and adjustable front light, distinguishing it from the cheaper monochrome Paper Pure, and supports an optional Type Folio keyboard for switching between writing and typing. The Verge also flags several other current deals, including Twelve South's AirFly Pro 2 Deluxe Bluetooth adapter at $59.49 and Anker's 7-in-1 Nano Charging Station at $59.99.
In short
- Remarkable Paper Pro refurbished bundle is $449.99 at Woot, ending 31 July.
- Bundle includes stylus and folio, saving $368 versus buying new.
- Other deals: Twelve South AirFly Pro 2 Deluxe and Anker charging station, both under $60.
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The case for
At $449.99, the bundle offers a substantial saving on a premium colour e-ink tablet, stylus and cover, and costs less than Remarkable’s own refurbished bundle. For buyers who value the Paper Pro’s colour display and front light, and are comfortable with a shorter warranty, the lower price may make the device worthwhile.
The case against
The 90-day warranty provides less protection than the one-year cover on Remarkable’s refurbished bundle, which may matter for an expensive device. Buyers should weigh that reduced coverage against the saving, and consider whether they need the Paper Pro’s premium features or would be better served by a less costly tablet.
Explained simply
Remarkable is a company that makes e-ink digital notebooks for writing and note-taking. The Paper Pro is its premium model, featuring a colour display and adjustable front light that lets users write with a stylus much like using pen and paper.
The company is offering refurbished Paper Pro bundles at a significant discount through the online marketplace Woot. Refurbished products are previously used items restored to working condition and sold at lower prices than new versions. This particular bundle costs less than Remarkable's own refurbished pricing and includes the tablet, a stylus, and a protective cover.
The trade-off is that buyers accept a shorter warranty for the lower price. The Woot bundle comes with a 90-day warranty, whereas Remarkable's own refurbished bundles include one year of coverage. Customers must weigh the savings against the reduced protection this shorter warranty provides.