Does anyone see a reason to have both or what is the reason for you to prefer one over the other?
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Haven't been able to figure out if there's an option to do "Checklists" in S Note. So I have to use Evernote specifically for that.
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Haven't been able to figure out if there's an option to do "Checklists" in S Note. So I have to use Evernote specifically for that.
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Actually, if you are looking for a sort of checklist like feature in s note, what i do is on one page i have the 4 x 2 snote calendar widget and click the "+" button and on the top it has "calendars" and "tasks". By selecting this I am able to use a checklist.
Evernote syncs across all my devices, phone, work phone, work laptop, home pcs. Was really hoping s-note would talk to evernote like the htc notepad app does.
I am looking for a tablet that I can use for some note taking. I want something I can sync with my PC, and have notes always available to view.
My notes are typically 1/2 page to 1 full page, nothing more. Some small rough sketches.
Can anyone give me some real life examples of how the galaxy note 8 is helping them with note taking?
Thanks in advance
John
I use lecture notes. I timestamp my notebooks and sort them into relevant folders and tag them with keywords so that I can find the relevant notes instantly. Works pretty well so long as I keep some sort of consistency with the tagging indexes.
I use drop sync to upload all my notes to drop box so that I can view them in png format from any computer. Can't search by the index tags that way though so it isn't ideal. If I'm not accessing them from the Note 8 it's usually the Note 2 though.
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I am looking for a tablet that I can use for some note taking. I want something I can sync with my PC, and have notes always available to view.
My notes are typically 1/2 page to 1 full page, nothing more. Some small rough sketches.
Can anyone give me some real life examples of how the galaxy note 8 is helping them with note taking?
Thanks in advance
John
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Thats the reason why I bought the note this week. Will get back here in a few weeks time and share my findings.
Evernote seems at least a good solution to sync between PC and other devices.
Stylus Labs "Write" is another possible solution.
I use Stylus Labs Write on my Note 8, Note 10.1, ATIV 500T (Win 8 Convertible). It's a basic "word processor for handwritten text", that is quick and keeps up with my stylus - no lag.
Pros: Free, fast, saves files in .xml format (so if you save the file your're using in your cloud-sync app of choice, I use Dropbox), then you'll be synced across devices, and can open, and for me, most importantly, edit, any file you've created in the app on any device.
Con: Doesn't allow typed input - handwritten only.
I also use OneNote 2013 for longer documents (it automatically syncs itself to Skydrive), although the Android app doesn't allow you to write directly "on" the page -- you input into an input box and the Note 8 converts your handrwriting into typed text.
And I also will use the native S-Note app for when I need to quickly jot something down, say notes from an incoming phone call.
I'm not affiliated with the creators of any of these apps, just a user.
HTH,
crp
My work requires that I often take notes on the fly, and it's great never having to worry about keeping a pen and paper handy. My Note 8 is about the size of a steno pad, which is what I used to use for that purpose. It's small enough to be portable, but large enough that I can annotate PDFs, etc., especially in landscape. It comes with an okay program called S-Notes, which you can sync with your computer. But I prefer a third-party program called Lecture Notes, which is more customizable. You can also sync Lecture Notes with other devices via DropBox.
Does no one find it a bit awkward to write, because of your hand falling off the end of the bezel?
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+1 for Lecture Notes.
I need Project based note books for my job. I used to have a separate paper notebook for every project which was a pain when I was working on multiple projects simultaneously and running between multiple meetings. First I switched from paper to an iPad, then from the iPad to Lecture Notes on the Note 8. I write in it in landscape, but read my notes in Portrait. I was able to import my iPad notes as PDF, and just continue in Lecture Notes. I find the size to be just right. The iPad size is necessary with a capacitive screen, but with the S Pen, 8 inch works just as well and it is more portable. I only wish it had better battery life and no screen freezing issues (does not freeze while taking notes, only in other apps or while using the keyboard, which is why I only use the Note 8 at work, almost exclusively for taking notes). But it still works better than anything else I've tried so far, and I've been trying everything from the early Palm days... When the next version is released next year I will most likely upgrade to that, assuming it will have higher resolution or better battery life.
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crp62 said:
I use Stylus Labs Write on my Note 8, Note 10.1, ATIV 500T (Win 8 Convertible). It's a basic "word processor for handwritten text", that is quick and keeps up with my stylus - no lag.
Pros: Free, fast, saves files in .xml format (so if you save the file your're using in your cloud-sync app of choice, I use Dropbox), then you'll be synced across devices, and can open, and for me, most importantly, edit, any file you've created in the app on any device.
Con: Doesn't allow typed input - handwritten only.
I also use OneNote 2013 for longer documents (it automatically syncs itself to Skydrive), although the Android app doesn't allow you to write directly "on" the page -- you input into an input box and the Note 8 converts your handrwriting into typed text.
And I also will use the native S-Note app for when I need to quickly jot something down, say notes from an incoming phone call.
I'm not affiliated with the creators of any of these apps, just a user.
HTH,
crp
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Interesting combo! Questions:
1). From all the 3, WHICH ONE do you use the most for your main note taking apps that works well ACROSS the different platform?
2). Can you "scribble" on OneNote 2013 document? From the screenshot in Google Play, it seems you can.
3). I use a Mac and there is not OneNote 2013 native apps for OSX. However, I have been hearing about the FREE Web Office Apps from Microsoft (not Office 365), which comes with OneNote 2013. How does this work?
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Interesting combo! Questions:
1). From all the 3, WHICH ONE do you use the most for your main note taking apps that works well ACROSS the different platform?
2). Can you "scribble" on OneNote 2013 document? From the screenshot in Google Play, it seems you can.
3). I use a Mac and there is not OneNote 2013 native apps for OSX. However, I have been hearing about the FREE Web Office Apps from Microsoft (not Office 365), which comes with OneNote 2013. How does this work?
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1) Of the 3, the Stylus Labs Write product is the one that works "best" across all platforms. You "scribble" on the note directly in all versions of the product. I save the files in Dropbox, so when I sync Dropbox, I can open a note I've just created (on my Note 8) on my desktop and it looks exactly the same.
I like OneNote 2013 for handwritten notes, but, and this is a big but: the Android version of the product does NOT allow you to write directly on a note: a text input box (2 lines) pops up and you input there. That's not the case for the desktop app - you write directly on the note. Not a dealkiller for me, but something to be aware of, since you have to purchase the desktop app.
2) As for "scribbling in OneNote 2013, see 1).
3) Sorry, I can't help you there, I don't use the Web Office Apps, so I don't know how that would work.
Use it all the time 20 pages or more on average. For school. Works great for me this thing eliminated carrying any type of notebook imagine touting around 4 notebooks a day for class. Saves my back from getting tired I have 95 notes right now arranged into various class specific albums, I also,carry a. Mobile printer in case I need hard copies of anything. Best device for me hands down the note 8 weighs like what one lb. And my printer it's about the same so my backpack Is light light. Thanks Samsung
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JOHNGAETANO said:
I am looking for a tablet that I can use for some note taking. I want something I can sync with my PC, and have notes always available to view.
My notes are typically 1/2 page to 1 full page, nothing more. Some small rough sketches.
Can anyone give me some real life examples of how the galaxy note 8 is helping them with note taking?
Thanks in advance
John
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There are oodles of vids on YouTube using the various Note family of devices. Just name your app and there are vids on using it.
Here are a few vids from a user with a 10.1 using S-note but they still apply for any other GN device (all of her tips are using S-note):
General Note Taking
Real time note taking in class
LOTS of nice tips on S-note
Here is the demo video for Stylus Labs Write (which might become my fav overtime):
I really, really like this app. There are versions for several platforms plus the file format (HTML+SVG[vector graphics for your writing]) gives a nice degree of forward portability between apps. I have not tried altering the HTML then re-opening the file in Write. There are also threads for the app un. all of the GN forums here on XDA either started bythe developer or where he monitors to posts to support us users.
Then there is Lecture Notes which might have the most users of all, prolly more than the others combined. I like LN very much, however it is very customizable & hence can have a higher upfront learning curve. I suggest taking a very close look at it for the long term.
My recommendation to anyone new to taking notes with a stylus is use S-note and the other apps. This has a benefit of helping get a feel for the device. Then when you start to see features absent from S-note you are in a better position to evaluate other apps. But no matter what try several to learn which fit your style of note taking.
Have fun & good luck!
The bad thing with S-Notes is that a shape that has been automatically converted using the shape tool can no longer be moved within the note.
Makes using this feature useless.
I DO, however, really like the smooth writing in S-Notes.
I do all the time nearly every day. I mostly use S-note, but Write is gaining my attention more and more.
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Ian a newbie to the Note 8. But I really love the tablet for its note taking Capabilities. But I would like to Know if any One has used OneNote and how is it Compared to the SNOTE.
Also I am finding it hard to use the tablet keyboard with the SPEN. For example I thought I could write this whole thing on may tablet using my pen. I find the writing area to be too Small and I have a trouble with the Word Capitalization. Is anyone using a Separate editor and copying the text later on to the required applications?
Thank you
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OneNote is great
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Ian a newbie to the Note 8. But I really love the tablet for its note taking Capabilities. But I would like to Know if any One has used OneNote and how is it Compared to the SNOTE.
Also I am finding it hard to use the tablet keyboard with the SPEN. For example I thought I could write this whole thing on may tablet using my pen. I find the writing area to be too Small and I have a trouble with the Word Capitalization. Is anyone using a Separate editor and copying the text later on to the required applications?
Thank you
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OneNote and SNote are totally different applications. SNote is a showcase for the s-pen and is intended for note taking and drawing using the s-pen. OneNote is a note-taking app similar to Evernote and is for collecting information, but not writing with the s-pen. In fact, the mobile version of OneNote does not accept drawing input. You can use the Samsung keyboard to covert handwriting to text - and it works great - but you cannot "ink" notes in OneNote.
Simple question as I've never used a Note phone before, just curious if I would have to use the default Samsung Notes or can I instead use any Notes app I install from the Play Store (be it Evernote or what have you)? Thanks!
You can use pretty much any note app you like. OneNote, Keep, Evernote, etc.
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Simple question as I've never used a Note phone before, just curious if I would have to use the default Samsung Notes or can I instead use any Notes app I install from the Play Store (be it Evernote or what have you)? Thanks!
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If you mean in the S-Pen Quick Settings, any app can be added. You will have to check S-Pen optimization and compatibility with your specific app of choice though.
Any other S-Pen function can be used with any app via the Share option once completing a task (GIF, Smart Select etc)
Thanks guys, a follow-up: If I use Samsung Notes how does the sync work? Is it only on the phone or is there a webapp, do my notes sync to Samsung servers or backed up on phone? I ask because I take a lot of notes for clients and that's why I really want the Note, but just preparing the little details so I know beforehand. Thanks so much for the help really appreciated
I took a lot of notes, dumped a lot of ideas, into a note-taking app on my Galaxy Note 8.0 (wifi) GT-N5110. The tablet is dead. I left it under the seat in my car and forgot about it for a summer a few years ago. Battery replacement didn't bring it back. If I knew the name of the app, the data could be online if the service isn't dead.
I'm looking for the name of a pre-loaded note-taking or journal app on the tablet. I'm not talking about S Note. This app wasn't made for the pen. Pages could have different backgrounds. Notes could be organized into groups. Anyone have a clue?
Is there a way to emulate the original image for the tablet? (Or just get a list of the pre-loaded apps?)
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I took a lot of notes, dumped a lot of ideas, into a note-taking app on my Galaxy Note 8.0 (wifi) GT-N5110. The tablet is dead. I left it under the seat in my car and forgot about it for a summer a few years ago. Battery replacement didn't bring it back. If I knew the name of the app, the data could be online if the service isn't dead.
I'm looking for the name of a pre-loaded note-taking or journal app on the tablet. I'm not talking about S Note. This app wasn't made for the pen. Pages could have different backgrounds. Notes could be organized into groups. Anyone have a clue?
Is there a way to emulate the original image for the tablet? (Or just get a list of the pre-loaded apps?)
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I think the App is called "S Note". I could not find it in the Galaxy Store and the content from my Note 8.0 does not appear in my phone's "Samsung Notes" app. I read somewhere, that Samsung had an "S Note for PC" program out, but I could not find the download. I hope it's a start.