Take you lots of notes? Whether it’s daily to-do lists, notes for classes, or just notes about the different thoughts in our brains, it’s nice to have a place to write it all down. Of course you can just open your Notes appbut physically writing something down helps you remember it and learn more. It’s also nice to stop typing for a minute and write down the thoughts in your mind. If you’re worried about losing those notes if they’re not digitized, then good news: we have the best digital notebooks and more for you.
There are E Ink tablets, smart pens and notebooks designed to save digital files of your handwritten notes or drawings. You can save files as PDFs, images and Word documents, or transcribe them to a text file in Google Docs to make all your notes searchable. Some of these devices can also record, which is ideal for conferences and interviews. If your grades need an upgrade, we recommend giving them a try. If you’re looking for real paper options, don’t miss our Paper planners guide, and if you’re getting ready to go back to school, check out our Best Laptop Backpacks And Best Tote Bags guides for storing the choices below and your other school supplies.
Updated December 2024: We’ve added notes on the second-generation Amazon Kindle Scribe and why we still prefer Kobo’s digital notebooks. The Iskn Repaper tablet was also moved to the honorable mentions due to availability.
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Do you need a digital note-taking device?
The short answer is no. These devices are expensive, typically costing several hundred dollars while a simple laptop and pen costs a few dollars. But if you enjoy the physical act of writing rather than typing but need digital copies, they’re worth considering.
Benefits :
- Digital notebooks are thin and light but hold hundreds of notes.
- You can transcribe your notes into text files, making them easier to read and manipulate.
- Depending on the device, you can export files to PDF, Google Docs, Evernote, etc.
- Also instantly digitizes your art.
Disadvantages:
- Dear.
- Must be billed.
- Have a learning curve.
- Most smart pens need to be paired with a laptop. The next Nuwa pen promises smart notes on any paper. We will try it as soon as it becomes available. As of this writing, delivery is expected to begin in January 2025.
