Digital note taker / Digital notepad
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Hi All,
looking to bin off my paper notepads for work and branch out into the world of digital note taking.
I like to write notes and actions as don't like tapping away into a laptop during meeting and often walk customers sites and scribble as i go.
The big thing i would love to have is the ability to write notes and then as i go create an actions list that becomes my 'to do' rather than having to scroll back through multiple meeting notes and pick them out
not fussy about brands or cost right now, weighing up all options and fed up of trawling through 'the best tablet of ....' on google
Would really appreciate your real world experiences
looking to bin off my paper notepads for work and branch out into the world of digital note taking.
I like to write notes and actions as don't like tapping away into a laptop during meeting and often walk customers sites and scribble as i go.
The big thing i would love to have is the ability to write notes and then as i go create an actions list that becomes my 'to do' rather than having to scroll back through multiple meeting notes and pick them out
not fussy about brands or cost right now, weighing up all options and fed up of trawling through 'the best tablet of ....' on google
Would really appreciate your real world experiences
https://remarkable.com/ is the go to with people I know who use them extensively - although most prefer the 2 rather than pro for simplicity
Expensive mind - I prefer fountain pen and paper personally so can't comment directly
Expensive mind - I prefer fountain pen and paper personally so can't comment directly
sleepezy said:
https://remarkable.com/ is the go to with people I know who use them extensively - although most prefer the 2 rather than pro for simplicity
Expensive mind - I prefer fountain pen and paper personally so can't comment directly
I see people in meetings with these - they look very nice and easy to use.Expensive mind - I prefer fountain pen and paper personally so can't comment directly
I have a remarkable paper pro. Works seamlessly with mac integration on iphone and mac. We use it to share building site drawings etc and everyone has access to the cloud.
Nice to write on and easy to use. Obv full tax write off and you get the VAT back so whilst they are expensive its not too bad.
The biggest improvement is zero paper. My desk used to be a mess. Haven't had to print anything out in months.
Nice to write on and easy to use. Obv full tax write off and you get the VAT back so whilst they are expensive its not too bad.
The biggest improvement is zero paper. My desk used to be a mess. Haven't had to print anything out in months.
I have experience of two
Both the Remarkable and Onyx Boox use the e-ink type screens with a finish that really does make it feel like you are writing on paper.
the Onyx boox can also run Android apps so you can interact with them with the pen or popup/bluetooth keyboard.
The Remarkable can't use any other apps but does have keyboards etc and both have OCR.
I'd suggest watching some youtube videos of those to see which best fits the way you work.
Both the Remarkable and Onyx Boox use the e-ink type screens with a finish that really does make it feel like you are writing on paper.
the Onyx boox can also run Android apps so you can interact with them with the pen or popup/bluetooth keyboard.
The Remarkable can't use any other apps but does have keyboards etc and both have OCR.
I'd suggest watching some youtube videos of those to see which best fits the way you work.
I bought a remarkable 2 last autumn which I enjoyed for a month, then they announced the remarkable paper pro with colour e-ink..I used the 100 day no quibbles money back to return the 2 and went to the pro (which also has a money back/return policy).
I using the remarkable and the colour is a nice touch for highlighting amongst other things. That being said for notes the standard remarkable is fine and has a slightly nicer writing feel, but both are leagues ahead of writing on a normal tablet.
There are several strong alternatives (Boox to name one) which run on Android so can do more. However call me a fool but I trust remarkable (Norwegian I believe) with my data more than Boox (Chinese I think). Also I don't want a writing tablet to do much more than write notes or sketch anyway.
I wouldn't go back to paper, but I can't suggest it makes financial sense (they are not cheap). It also suffers with similar issues as paper notes in that it still requires you to actively go back to notes and update any actions lists etc. There are various templates, tags, filling structures etc that can help with organisation.
I using the remarkable and the colour is a nice touch for highlighting amongst other things. That being said for notes the standard remarkable is fine and has a slightly nicer writing feel, but both are leagues ahead of writing on a normal tablet.
There are several strong alternatives (Boox to name one) which run on Android so can do more. However call me a fool but I trust remarkable (Norwegian I believe) with my data more than Boox (Chinese I think). Also I don't want a writing tablet to do much more than write notes or sketch anyway.
I wouldn't go back to paper, but I can't suggest it makes financial sense (they are not cheap). It also suffers with similar issues as paper notes in that it still requires you to actively go back to notes and update any actions lists etc. There are various templates, tags, filling structures etc that can help with organisation.
NDA said:
I see people in meetings with these - they look very nice and easy to use.
They are - and to be honest I can see the attraction - particularly when you're attending not just different meetings but different companies - they're becoming heavily used on the boards I work on - easy file notes, separated into the right folder so easy to pick up the right previous meeting etc. and some have manged to integrate with the board papers document management systems (eg Convene). Much much easier and better than an archaic A4 spiral bound pad and fountain pen.But I do like my fountain pen!
5harp3y said:
Great advice so far, thank you so much
I'll have a look at some YouTube videos. I really want to be able to create task lists so will have a play.
Few people I used to work with had remarkables
You probably need to check how the task app you use best integrates with the Boox then.I'll have a look at some YouTube videos. I really want to be able to create task lists so will have a play.
Few people I used to work with had remarkables
Some apps work well, but others are limited
Another vote for Remarkable. I use the Pro, upgraded from the 2. Is the upgrade worth it, I'm not sure. There's the backlight and it's slightly bigger. I had to buy a proper case for it which included a space for the pen as the most annoying part is the pen falling off and getting lost.
Sync is nice with desktop so you always have your notes even when you forget the tablet. I don't use the more complicated features but I did download some template PDFs for it which are handy.
Sync is nice with desktop so you always have your notes even when you forget the tablet. I don't use the more complicated features but I did download some template PDFs for it which are handy.
miniman said:
Agree the standard case is poor with nowhere to securely store the pen. Yes the official pen should mag to the device but a simple elastic loop would be better all round.
I got a pack of about ten loops off Amazon. The Boox has a magnet on the spine, which is fine for use during the day, but it's not strong.Gassing Station | Computers, Gadgets & Stuff | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff