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To answer the question in the title, much as I love computers, nothing beats the flexibility and carefree nature of paper. I can draw diagrams, block out pseud

by ooqr 10y ago

To answer the question in the title, much as I love computers, nothing beats the flexibility and carefree nature of paper. I can draw diagrams, block out pseudocode, etc. I've thought about maybe a Surface would be nice for that, but haven't really tried it. I think you'll have best luck with multiple tools like you're doing now.

FullMtlAlcoholc 10y ago
+1 this. The process of taking notes itself, using pen and paper, helps focuz me... even and especially if I'm just doodling. No matter what app I try, taking notes on a comouter or mobile device is distracting at best. That said,, if I must take notes (for action items during a meeting, etc.) I'll use notion
- ooqr 10y ago
  Yeah, I'm frequently surprised I'm able to get anything done on computers at all. (only half kidding)
ihaveahadron 10y ago
Were all gonna be using are smart tones in the future only no paper or desktops etc. You can't make this shit up, it's to good.
roryisok 10y ago
I've tried the surface for note taking. It was a lovely experience, especially the pen in OneNote, but nothing beats paper. Lighter, thinner, more flexible, cheap, no lag, doesn't need batteries etc. No vendor lock in. Surface / pen only had the edge in that you can mark up a doc and send it to someone a lot faster than printing, marking and scanning However, I'm often faster at writing with a keyboard, and I use onenote in text only mode every day
- ooqr 10y ago
  Also, the only reasons I'd need backups for paper documents are disasters that would also ruin my drives
lallysingh 10y ago
Paper over the surface. The surface has a noticeable lag when writing and OneNote keeps putting frames around everything, ruining the open feel you'd normally get with freeform writing. My process is a good notebook and fountain pen for deep thinking, and org mode for planning and research.
godelski 10y ago
Have you tried a Boogie board[1]? I've heard they are good but I haven't tried it and I'm wondering if anyone has. [1]https://www.amazon.com/Boogie-Board-9-7-Inch-eWriter-ST1020001/dp/B00E8CIGCA/ref=pd_sim_147_18?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=R8386MM23X5VGAZMWQGS https://www.amazon.com/Boogie-Board-9-7-Inch-eWriter-ST10200...

by ooqr 10y ago

FullMtlAlcoholc 10y ago

+1 this. The process of taking notes itself, using pen and paper, helps focuz me... even and especially if I'm just doodling. No matter what app I try, taking notes on a comouter or mobile device is distracting at best. That said,, if I must take notes (for action items during a meeting, etc.) I'll use notion

ooqr 10y ago
Yeah, I'm frequently surprised I'm able to get anything done on computers at all. (only half kidding)

ihaveahadron 10y ago

Were all gonna be using are smart tones in the future only no paper or desktops etc. You can't make this shit up, it's to good.

roryisok 10y ago

I've tried the surface for note taking. It was a lovely experience, especially the pen in OneNote, but nothing beats paper. Lighter, thinner, more flexible, cheap, no lag, doesn't need batteries etc. No vendor lock in. Surface / pen only had the edge in that you can mark up a doc and send it to someone a lot faster than printing, marking and scanning However, I'm often faster at writing with a keyboard, and I use onenote in text only mode every day

ooqr 10y ago
Also, the only reasons I'd need backups for paper documents are disasters that would also ruin my drives

lallysingh 10y ago

Paper over the surface. The surface has a noticeable lag when writing and OneNote keeps putting frames around everything, ruining the open feel you'd normally get with freeform writing. My process is a good notebook and fountain pen for deep thinking, and org mode for planning and research.

godelski 10y ago

Have you tried a Boogie board[1]? I've heard they are good but I haven't tried it and I'm wondering if anyone has. [1]https://www.amazon.com/Boogie-Board-9-7-Inch-eWriter-ST1020001/dp/B00E8CIGCA/ref=pd_sim_147_18?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=R8386MM23X5VGAZMWQGS https://www.amazon.com/Boogie-Board-9-7-Inch-eWriter-ST10200...