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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...

[APP] Writepad: handwriting optimized for stylus use

Hey guys, I've released my first app on the Market and it's made and tested on the Transformer.
I want this app to be as close to writing on real paper as possible. I'll be using this app myself to take math notes when school starts. Let me know what you think!
Features:
Smooth writing experience: no lag and no jitter between the stylus movement and the screen response. This is the most important part for me; having loads of features doesn't matter if I can't write well! It works perfectly on the Transformer and I'm testing it out on other tablets.
Smart palm detection. Only records the writing from your stylus! (note: only works for right handed people now. will add the setting for left-handers later)
Export page and notebook: share the page as PNG file, or export the whole thing as a ZIP file to your dropbox or gmail. Share works with programs like Evernote. You can also export it as a PDF file!
Paper type: comes with four familiar paper types.
Stylus calibration: Instead of drawing where the stylus touches the screen, it will draw where you *think* the stylus tip is. Good for those thicker tip styluses.
I use a Griffin stylus: http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Techn...0K1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314056598&sr=8-1, modded with the rubber grip from a Pentel pencil: http://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Twist-E.../dp/B00006IEH1
The main thread is over on the XOOM forums. You'll find the APK there for a trial version (expires October): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204885
Market link: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.writepad

I look forward to using this app when I get a stylus. Palm detection seemed to work well from resting my palm and using my pinky/other hand to write.
Sent from my Captivate

curti.nogg said:
I look forward to using this app when I get a stylus. Palm detection seemed to work well from resting my palm and using my pinky/other hand to write.
Sent from my Captivate
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I definitely recommend the Griffin stylus. The tip is a bit fat but once you do the calibration it works just fine. I was happy to be able to write subscripts and superscripts (exponents) clearly. The Transformer's screen is really sensitive. Just loving it. I don't know how it compares to other tablets though.

I am using a rocketfish stylus I picked up from bestbuy and it works beautifully. One thing I would like to request though is a landscape mode.
Writing in portrait is kind of akward... Also there is a small amount of lag, keep up the good work and I would like to let you know this is the best App of its kind in the market!
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using XDA Premium App

Nice app! Will try it out when college starts!

Not that impressed
It is an excellent idea, but my stylus left gaps in the letters, it was hard to differentiate between a c and an e for example. Now it could be that my stylus (there are no thins ones for capacitive screens, right?) isn't good enough so I ordered the Griffin from Amazon (OP you should get a cut). We'll see.
Can it also convert handwriting to actual text?

any free version to try ?

Free version in the other thread. Just download and install the APK

Good looking app.
Thoughts:
- Love the palm detection.
- Add Landscape mode.
- Lags a bit.
- FreeNote picks up my handwriting better (i.e. not all stylus strokes are being recognized.)
System Used:
- Asus TF w/ Prime 1.7 & Netformer
- Targus stylus. Very similar to the Griffin if not the same.
Thanks for sharing

Great app use it for school everyday. Would love to see in the future the ablity to copy a page ( like a graph ) so I don't have to redo it over and over. Also it would be cool if we could import text documents ( online teacher notes) and use the stylus to take notes in the margins during lectures. Landscape mode would be wonderful and improved response time too. Also one bug I noticed not sure if anyone else has noticed but occasionally strokes will disappear immediately after making them. Thanks so much for this app it is really amazing.
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I purchased this app to possibly further development because I think it has potential. Will you add pressure sensitivity similar to how AutoDesk's Sketchbook works? I use that currently to take notes but I really like the palm recognition with this app. I have used this application for note taking for a few weeks prior to purchasing it. Thanks!

one more thing i'd love to see if possible, could you add the option to change the color of the pen stroke.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using XDA Premium App

What is this palm recognition you guys are talking about?

Kumabjorn said:
What is this palm recognition you guys are talking about?
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Palm recognition is where when you place the palm of your hand on the screen as a rest for writing the screen then does not detect the palm as a 'touch' for writing/drawing.
Basically how it works is the same on many TabletPC's in where the 'touch' point area is smaller before registering a hit on the screen.
So, a small area of say a pen or finger is registered and shows on the screen, whereas a larger area of say a palm is not registered and as such does not show on the screen.

Pretty decent. Im using the Targus stlyus.
A few complaints- I tend to be a small writer so it sometimes doesnt recognize my w's, e's, etc.
Im not sure if its the stylus but there seems to be a small bit of lag when you write.
Also, I'd love if zooming in was inegrated- this way if you do any math equations, its not HUGE and you could easily write a fraction of sorts. Maybe like on the left side next to where you can scroll, add a scroll zoom bar or + - buttons in a corner.
Im really wanting to use this and possibly get rid of paper completely this semester and keep it all digital. Teachers even said they want to and want us to save paper.
Keep pushing updates and ill be happy

Left Hander Writing Pad Location (Note II User)
transceiver said:
Hey guys, I've released my first app on the Market and it's made and tested on the Transformer.
I want this app to be as close to writing on real paper as possible. I'll be using this app myself to take math notes when school starts. Let me know what you think!
Features:
Smooth writing experience: no lag and no jitter between the stylus movement and the screen response. This is the most important part for me; having loads of features doesn't matter if I can't write well! It works perfectly on the Transformer and I'm testing it out on other tablets.
Smart palm detection. Only records the writing from your stylus! (note: only works for right handed people now. will add the setting for left-handers later)
Export page and notebook: share the page as PNG file, or export the whole thing as a ZIP file to your dropbox or gmail. Share works with programs like Evernote. You can also export it as a PDF file!
Paper type: comes with four familiar paper types.
Stylus calibration: Instead of drawing where the stylus touches the screen, it will draw where you *think* the stylus tip is. Good for those thicker tip styluses.
I use a Griffin stylus: http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Techn...0K1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314056598&sr=8-1, modded with the rubber grip from a Pentel pencil: http://www.amazon.com/Pentel-Twist-E.../dp/B00006IEH1
The main thread is over on the XOOM forums. You'll find the APK there for a trial version (expires October): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204885
Market link: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.writepad
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Great app i think i may have used the trial in my exploration for an app that supports my needs.
i was wondering if the "left hand" update is available and what it may include?
what i would like (not sure if other lefties would be interested) is,
have the phone in landscape
the writing pad on the left
the digital paper on the right (in portrait view)
If you or any other developer is able to do this, it would be worth double your current $9.99 asking price for the app for me.
(a 7 day trial would be awesome just to make sure its the app that suits me.)
Thanks in advance.

Has anyone tried this with a Jot?
Is there a limited trial version available?
Can it convert from graphics to text?
Sent from my GT-P3113 using Tapatalk 2

I really like the way this app works, but it's missing one thing. pdf support. I use my tf101 for classes, and one of them gives us a pdf document to take notes on. Any chance of this functionality being added soon?
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Looking for a better handwriting app for school use

Bought the Adonit Jot. It's pretty good (after adding some conductive grease), but wish the writing angle could go a little lower.
So I'm doing my Masters in Management and need to take notes. No math or science, so I just need a good simple handwriting app. I know there are some threads on this, and I've read them. I'm looking into seeing if there have been any recent updates in the handwriting app world recently.
My requirements:
1) Something to prevent accidental touches, either palm recognition or other.
2) Handwriting looks good (Not my writing, the way the program handles it)
3) I like the "input area" that then transfers to the page, the ones where you write all over the page just don't work so well.
I've tried:
ezPDF Reader - don't like the full page thing. If I was doing Chemistry, it'd be better
Handrite - Awesome, but glitchy. Sometimes writing doesn't get transferred, and one time it screwed up my note, but luckily the program saved a backup
Supernote - OK, but not anywhere as good as Handrite
Lecture Notes - don't like the full page thing, also palm recognition doesn't work to well. Also my writing looks terrible in this program.
Papyrus - Installed, but haven't tried it yet.
and some others I can't remember
Anyway, I'm looking to see if there have been any more improvements in handwriting apps lately.
Also, if anyone knows of a better stylus than the adonit jot let me know. The adonit jot is very good, almost great, not fantastic. Particularly I'd like a lower writing angle (Adonit's is 45) and something lighter. That thing is heavy.

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Best Writing Method ... from old Microsoft Mobile 6

Hi wonderful developers,
I was disappointed with the pen writing application in the Note.. I used to use the stylus application with the Windows Mobile 6.1 - HTC Touch HD - phone and it had a -- Letter Recognition -- writing app built in which was brilliant when u got used to it after a few days.
I could write faster than typing and no need for extra pressing of buttons to get characters and punctuation. This was especially useful when using Spreadsheets and entering times with a colon separator as well as formulas. It was so good that I still carry it with me and use it to log all my jobs, times and notes for my work. It is very fast at Character recognition but it's so slow opening files etc and has a small screen compared to the Note 2 7105.
It had an Input area at bottom of screen with 3 sections. The first for Capitals (write as a normal lower case letter) The Middle section was for normal lower case letters and the Right hand side was for punctuation , numbers, and symbols etc.
IT WORKS GREAT ! (once you get used to it)
Is it possible to make this for the Note 2 ?????
The resultant size occupied at the bottom of the screen can be relatively small compared to a keyboard etc....
Please Please Please consider this - it really is the best Input method I have found yet !
Thanks
and thank you also developers for all your hard and ingenious work which is transforming my Note 2 into a fantastic necessity...
aerostar (ianyt77)
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I remember those days, and yes that writing pad on windows mobile was nice, not that fantastic but it was truly easily to learn

You can change character recognition speeds on Note II, you do realize that right? Which aspect of Note II handwriting recognition don't you like? Because it's pointless talking about WP 6.1 app, so should have posted this in Q&A section as for which app has such and such features.