[burkaman]

The reMarkable is not supposed to compete with an Android tablet, think of it more like a Kindle you can write on.

The hardware is perfect for the target audience and there are very few comparable products, but the software is pretty bare-bones and most people have issues with it.

[AlotOfReading]

It's also worth noting that unlike the broader tablet market, eInk readers commonly use Linux. Kindle and Kobo devices are examples.