I am of the same opinion, I however don't know if this is a fitting label for this product.
If I read this correctly they offer an optional service called "Connect" where notes and sketches are stored in their cloud:
> Here’s what’s included with your reMarkable if you don't have a subscription:
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> Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive integration
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> Access the most popular cloud storage services from your digital notebook with Integrations. Browse stored files, copy them to your reMarkable, and upload notes and documents directly to your Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive accounts from your paper tablet.
The even have a guide showing you how to setup these other services.
Sure it is still not optimal, it should be more hackable and people should be able to add their own cloud/syncing solutions if tou ask me, but this is not "subscription based hardware" by my standards.
If I read this correctly they offer an optional service called "Connect" where notes and sketches are stored in their cloud:
> Here’s what’s included with your reMarkable if you don't have a subscription: > > Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive integration > > Access the most popular cloud storage services from your digital notebook with Integrations. Browse stored files, copy them to your reMarkable, and upload notes and documents directly to your Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive accounts from your paper tablet.
The even have a guide showing you how to setup these other services.
Sure it is still not optimal, it should be more hackable and people should be able to add their own cloud/syncing solutions if tou ask me, but this is not "subscription based hardware" by my standards.