alt Hacker NewsI don't have a subscription or even an account, and I've had no issues using my reMarkable 2. I literally have not turned on WiFi, but it's been an excellent offline device. Being able to plug it in and connect via ssh is a solid feature.
That being said, my girlfriend loves her Supernote too, so there's plenty of alternatives.
Thanks to your comment, I just discovered Supernote. If you have time, can you comment on the build quality of Supernote, compared to remarkable?
I'm a sucker for high-quality materials and thoughtful aesthetics. Metal / glass over tacky plastic.