Ive always been a sucker for a good notebook.
Despite my sloppy handwriting, I love taking notes, jotting down random to-do lists, and writing letters.
Theres nothing like writing on a big yellow legal pad or doodling in the margins of a composition notebook.
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While an achievement, it comes at a price that Im not sure most people are willing to pay.
Still, I appreciate the extra real estate because it allows me to fit more onto a single page.
When it came to notetaking and writing, I switched to ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil modes.
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Each pen style feels different enough to accommodate most peoples preferred writing styles.
Organizing your notes is simple and intuitive.
I like a good list, so I often use the Checklist template.
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you might easily edit your text on the fly as well.
The stylus is responsive, and the Marker Plus pen is comfortable.
The Paper Pros ability to convert handwritten notes to typed text highly dependent on your handwriting.
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It accurately converted about 50% of the text I wrote.
For others around the office with clearer penmanship, it was around 90%.
Obviously, the problem was me and not the Paper Pro.
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Im okay with that.
One useful feature is accessing and sharing notes from other devices.
I can easily view and edit notes I took on my phone via the ReMarkable app.
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Once your books are set up, the Paper Pro is a perfectly average e-reader.
I welcome the adjustable reading light, which allows you to read in the dark or direct sunlight.
The problem with the Paper Pro is that everything takes too long.
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Loading up a notebook or even flipping through pages takes a second or two longer than it should.
The upside to having a less demanding processor is that you get a decent battery life.
I went nearly two weeks before needing to grab the charger.
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But if thats the case, something like theFreewrite Alphashould be more up your alley.
If you want a tablet first and an e-reader/notepad second, theApple iPad Miniis a great choice.
If you want something smaller with a color E Ink display, theAmazon Kindle ColorSoftmight be another option.
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Its quite a lot of money, considering you cant use third-party apps or even browse the web.
The Paper Pro is not meant to be used like a tablet.
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