I use word with embedded latex and I'd say it's almost as fast to write once you get the tweaks and hot keys going (eg. learn to never use the horrible "equati

I use word with embedded latex and I'd say it's almost as fast to write once you get the tweaks and hot keys going (eg. learn to never use the horrible "equation editor"). You make up in overall speed by readibility. Write an equation, render and its just there, write next equation, render, etc.