The ReMarkable Paper Pure combines the simplicity of handwriting with digital organization, making it a standout USA TODAY ...

Only Slate Plus members can gift Slate stories. Become a member to share 10 free articles a month. Until now, I’ve taken my class notes the old-fashioned way, scrawling and scribbling on a legal pad.

The iPad has replaced many things — it’s a TV, it’s a games console, it’s a book, it’s a (huge) camera, and it’s even a typewriter. But until recently, it hasn’t made a very good alternative to paper.

The new reMarkable Paper Pure replaces the reMarkable 2 writing tablet with plenty of upgrades, including an upgraded battery life, which extends its life up to three weeks between charges. It also ...