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Anybody use their tablet.....as a tablet?

I'm curious if anyone is using their tablet for note-taking (like a notepad). If so, what pen do you use and is there any digitizer software available that you'd recommend.
It sounds like I'm in the minority in actually wanting to use a tablet in this manner (even though I believe that was the original concept of the tablet), just curious if anyone has tried it.

AsSiMiLaTeD_77 said:
I'm curious if anyone is using their tablet for note-taking (like a notepad). If so, what pen do you use and is there any digitizer software available that you'd recommend.
It sounds like I'm in the minority in actually wanting to use a tablet in this manner (even though I believe that was the original concept of the tablet), just curious if anyone has tried it.
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I use SktechPad by Autodesk for drawing quick skteches..
And I use InkPad NotePad to make notes for shopping list, and jotting down some quick info.
I don't use a stylus for the sketchpad, and for notes I have swype installed so taking notes is really fast for me

I use my Gtab for class every day. Note everything lets me do typed notes, voice notes and drawn notes. My lectures are in PDF format so I will read along then hit the home button to access my note everything widget and select the type of note to make. Make note then hold home key to to bring up recent apps and select acrobat reader which takes me back to the exact spot I was at. I continue with home key long presses to switch between drawn notes, typed notes and my lecture notes.
It works perfect for my biology and chemestry classes where drawn and typed notes are made daily.

I Use the app Genial Writting, It's great and saves documents in your own handwritting, just as you've written it, it's a little slower then writing with an actual pen and paper, but you can save all your notes for different classes in individual "digital notebooks". I also bought the stylus from best buy for 19.99, not sure what brand but it's in the ipad section and it's the only one they carried at the time, it works great.

[Q] Handwrite notes on Transformer??

Hi guys!
I had decided to go for an iPad 2 with 3g when i saw the transformer.
Ive been searching the net like a maniac but havent found any info about how well it does when handwriting.
Im planning to use it for work and i need to be able to take some notes really fast from time to time. Maybee on top of a pdf file.
Is that possible? And how well is the tablet when inking?
Anyone tried stylus?

I came from the HP Slate 500. Let me just say that the keyboard dock for the Transformer blows away the inking capabilities of the slate. You may be used to inking on other tablets with windows, but I can take notes and write things much faster using the TF's keyboard. I guess all I'm saying is if you're getting the transformer for content creation, you need the keyboard.

And just as a reference: I have been making handwritten notes and it will go as fast as I can write, which is pretty fast...it doesn't lag.
I don't know about inking on top of a pdf though....

there is already this thread going which may be of help, searching before posting may help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1079675&page=3

ezpdf gives handwritten annotation capabilities on PDF's

Also Repligo. Both are great for dealing with pdf.
For just taking notes like during a meeting or a lecture, there are a few options:
1. Genial writing, which is the best.
2. Handrite, not that much.
3. mNote, promising but works only in portrait mode. It FCs if in landscape mode.
4. Multi Memo, which I personally don't like but it also has voice memos.
Hope this helps...

[Q] Is Transformer viable option for Student?

I am looking to acquire this tablet for use at school. Bought a 17" ASUS in 2007, just too big to lug around campus.
What I will need it to do is the following:
- Note taking with a stylus (I presume a capacitive stylus would work?), possibly some app with organization of those notes would be nice too.
- Is it possible to do HW assignments (with stylus) and print them out?
- Is it easy to print or get files to computers on campus for work/print?
- An app with full Excel functionality (would google docs do this too?)
- Possible MATLAB or comparable functionality in an app.
- Does it work well with tethering? I have seen threads here that say you might have to change some setting in files to get it to recognize adhoc networks?
- Will the problem with not being able to charge the dock and laptop simultaneously prevent me from using one or the other if either of the batteries are dead?
- I've read the threads about the dock not charging, but don't quite understand what the issue is? Please explain.
I truly hope this is the right solution for what I need! I got my first Android phone in April (Epic 4g) and am learning new stuff everyday.

I'm not sure about your other questions but I do know about the dock/tablet charging. You can charge both of them at the same time if you have the tablet docked, just insert the charging cable into the dock and it will charge both. Also, you can keep the tablet docked to the keyboard forever if you wanted to.
Basically, the dock charges your tablet until it reaches 100%, then doesn't charge it unless the tablet battery gets below 95%. The tablet draws power only from the dock until it reaches 3%, then it starts taking power from it's own battery.
Hope this answers your questions about the dock+tablet functionality
EDIT: also check this thread to see which office app is best for excel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1085173

i2IDIUM said:
I am looking to acquire this tablet for use at school. Bought a 17" ASUS in 2007, just too big to lug around campus.
What I will need it to do is the following:
- Note taking with a stylus (I presume a capacitive stylus would work?), possibly some app with organization of those notes would be nice too.
- Is it possible to do HW assignments (with stylus) and print them out?
- Is it easy to print or get files to computers on campus for work/print?
- An app with full Excel functionality (would google docs do this too?)
- Possible MATLAB or comparable functionality in an app.
- Does it work well with tethering? I have seen threads here that say you might have to change some setting in files to get it to recognize adhoc networks?
- Will the problem with not being able to charge the dock and laptop simultaneously prevent me from using one or the other if either of the batteries are dead?
- I've read the threads about the dock not charging, but don't quite understand what the issue is? Please explain.
I truly hope this is the right solution for what I need! I got my first Android phone in April (Epic 4g) and am learning new stuff everyday.
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- Trust me you wouldn't want to use stylus to write down stuff. It's more efficient to type notes.
- The office software that comes with eee pad doesn't have print option, but I've seen apps on android market that let you print.
- Not sure about 100% full functionality, but there is a nice excel alternative that is part of the office package.
- no MATLAB
- I connected to ad-hoc networks just fine. Didn't use them for sharing internet though.
- Both charge at the same time just fine.
- Some docks were sold with broken charging. But most of them charge just fine. It even charges without tablet part.

For printing needs check out PrinterShare on the market it is not free, but it works very well.

I am not gonna lie to you, TF is a great piece of hardware, Honeycomb it the best Tablet OS outhere, but for studying you will be limited with the office applications compare to a regular Windows/mac notebook... apart from that I don't see a problem as you can have all sorts of compatibility with regards to http, ftp exchange etc.. other stuff commonly used on campus.

Thanks for the input.
My final question is where is the best place to but it? The way I see it I have two options.
Newegg. No sales tax, saves me ~$40
Best Buy (brick n mortar). Sales tax, but also ability to get a full refund it not pleased within 14 days.
Any suggestions on this?

On where to buy it, this may be of interest to you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1177461
According to that thread, some other shops will also accept the coupon thanks to some kind of "price match" system.

i2IDIUM said:
What I will need it to do is the following:
- Note taking with a stylus (I presume a capacitive stylus would work?), possibly some app with organization of those notes would be nice too.
- Is it possible to do HW assignments (with stylus) and print them out?
- Is it easy to print or get files to computers on campus for work/print?
- An app with full Excel functionality (would google docs do this too?)
- Possible MATLAB or comparable functionality in an app.
- Does it work well with tethering? I have seen threads here that say you might have to change some setting in files to get it to recognize adhoc networks?
- Will the problem with not being able to charge the dock and laptop simultaneously prevent me from using one or the other if either of the batteries are dead?
- I've read the threads about the dock not charging, but don't quite understand what the issue is? Please explain.
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- Typing would be much faster
- If by HW you mean writing up simple papers and doing online research, then yes.
- There are few Android apps that lets you print to network printers, but not sure what kind of file types they support or if they work well on honeycomb
- There are office apps with spreadsheet support, but they are no where close to MS office, don't expect to draw fancy graphs n stuff
- No MATLAB, and I don't think you'll see any scientific simulation tool for honeycomb anytime soon.
- Adhoc tethering has problems, but there are workarounds.
- Dock always charges the tablet, so I dont think there is going to be any issues with not being able to charge the dock and the tablet at once.
- I dont have a dock, so cant explain more.
Bottom line : you are better off with a regular notebook (12~13”) or even a netbook for that matter. Right now, I cant recommend an android tablet for a technology/science major student.

to respectfully disagree with some of the above.
you can print from TF. Google cloud print works great. Plenty of apps for note taking.
Polaris or gdocs for excel....
TF is great option for a student

I will say with a stylus you do get the handwriting experience, I use it for taking notes down during meetings and works great. But for classes yes typing might be better unless you need to draw out a diagram or word problem or something like that then stylus would be nice to have.
I believe you can do everything you need to with a transformer, it has definitely bridged the gap between a tablet for consuming data and a tablet that consumes and creates data. Just need to find the right apps that get you what you want, and don't shy away from remoteing into a machine if need be using splashtop.

Personal Experience
Using it for school, overall functions as well as a laptop. Unable to do CAD work or any high end windows program, but for relative usage its good.
Oh and the best part. File transfer without worries for viruses.

Posting from my new tablet
What is best way to sell used laptop? Posted on FB, posting in local classifieds... anything else?

[Q] Livescribe Replacement App

Hello, I got my TF101 yesterday from Bestbuy, I also purchased the dock because what use would it be without lol.
My questions is, is there a way to emulate Livescribe functionality on the Transformer? I have spent the better part of an hour researching and looking but nothing truly fits the bill. Here is what I used and have tested.
Docs To Go. I used this on my OG droid and used it last night in class on my Galaxy Tab 7" with keyboard dock. DTG works well and is my default app.
Kingsoft Office is free and will be what I plan on transitioning to due to its enhanced UI and better features not to mention its free.
Extensive Notes allows me to either record notes or draw, but not both. This is a let down because my Art Appreciation teacher is constantly requiring us to draw examples for our notes.
Handrite Notes is another great app that does gets pretty close to my goal. While typing I am able to draw an image and it will downsize it, place it next in line of text, and allow me to keep typing. The problem here is that I am unable to go back and edit the drawing. If I make a mistake or the teacher goes and changes something I have to redraw everything.
I am ultimately looking for something as close to Livescribe as possible. I don't care if it costs. I want to be able to type my notes, draw on screen for math, art, geography, and record my teacher's lecture. I know this is a mighty bill to fit; however. I have found nothing to fully replace my pen and paper except for a tablet PC.
Perhaps something like OneNote would work?

Stylus or mouse as pointing device?

Hi,
Just got a new Tab S 10.5 and planning to convert the tablet into a laplet. I will use the tablet mainly for web surfing, emailing, taking notes on bamboo paper, and youtubing. I am thinking to get the Samsung keyboard and Logitech Ultrathin Touch Mouse T630 or this stylus. My question is which of these devices will provide a better pointing experience. or just use my finger?
I am open to other suggestions on keyboard and mouse. Please comment.

A mouse will always be better on the screen if you intend to use it productively, unless you are drawing instead then obviously you will need a stylus.
I hooked up a mouse to my tablet and it made a huge difference. It allows me to use the screen without getting smudges on it.