I noticed that the latest update of RepliGo Reader (a PDF annotator, allows for highlighting, text notes, etc.) indicates that it now provides Note pen support. I imagine we will see more apps with Note Pen support, so it would be nice to have a list of apps that provides specific pen support--where we can draw or add content using the pen.
As everyone contributes to this thread, I'll add it to this first post.
Apps:
1) RepliGo Reader
2) Hello Color Pencil
3) DoodleDroid
4) Jotter
5) Free Note
6) Catch-Note/Pen plug-in
Games:
1) World of Goo
2) Where's My Water
3) Drawsomething (taken from thread by RadDudeTommy)
Thanks for your contribution
Cheers, thanks.
hello color pencil is cool and world of goo is a fun game that the pen comes in handy
The samsung app store has a list of apps compatible with the s—pen
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Great game for s-pen.
Yes but the Samsung store doesn't list em all. The best game I've found for the s-pen so far is 'where's my water'. That game truly is a ton of fun to play with the s-pen. They should have launched a special edition of that game with the Note rather than angry birds.
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Except so far none are specifically for the s-pen..
Not sure what the negativity is but I think this is a good idea to have a thread like this.
There are a couple of the going in the themes and apps section
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Not sure what the negativity is but I think this is a good idea to have a thread like this.
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I think it should be noted that we're looking for apps that specifically use the thing that makes the (Wacom) S-Pen unique:
PRESSURE SENSITIVITY!
Opacity and line thickness changes with varying pressure. We don't want to sit and list all the bad finger only touch drawing apps out there people.
For example, as great as Sketchbook Mobile is by Autodesk, and almost mind blowingly.. it has NO PRESSURE SENSITIVITY at all! Crazy.
So, let's be clear about this list: Truly pressure sensitive S-Pen apps. Know one? Post it.
I'll go first, with an accompanying drawing I did..
001 ---- DoodleDroid
( drawing at http://www.cartoonmonkey.com/sunday-sunday-2/ )
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I think it should be noted that we're looking for apps that specifically use the thing that makes the (Wacom) S-Pen unique:
PRESSURE SENSITIVITY!
Opacity and line thickness changes with varying pressure. We don't want to sit and list all the bad finger only touch drawing apps out there people.
For example, as great as Sketchbook Mobile is by Autodesk, and almost mind blowingly.. it has NO PRESSURE SENSITIVITY at all! Crazy.[/url] )
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No worries, they'll come out with a separate version for $5 that has S-Pen support. So that'll make it $15 for anyone who bought the initial version, the "Pro" version, then the S-Pen version.
I'll leave it to the mods to combine the threads if there are several. I also think this thread might belong in the apps\themes section, again up to the mods.
I agree that this thread should be about apps that provide Note pen support, which is what the OP asked for.
Very excellent pic you sketched, Cartoonmonkey. You have mad skilz.
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I'll leave it to the mods to combine the threads if there are several. I also think this thread might belong in the apps\themes section, again up to the mods.
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I glanced through the apps section and didn't see a thread that specifically listed pen support, which is why I started this one...
jotter was one of the early apps for note taking specifically note galaxy note
Reviews are good but expensive.
I just use FREE NOTE
There are few apps in the samsung app store - s choice
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Could users list their creative and best uses for the Notes application. Emailing, notes, websites etc.
websitess
Oh well I definately use it like some sort of print screen application.. things I try not to forget I write over it and save it as my note..also I can find it as jpeg in gallery so its good for that type of use. When Im bored I draw but since lately my screen got scratched I avoid it..
Know this is more digital pen answer but what is notes without pen
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Oh well I definately use it like some sort of print screen application.. things I try not to forget I write over it and save it as my note..also I can find it as jpeg in gallery so its good for that type of use. When Im bored I draw but since lately my screen got scratched I avoid it..
Know this is more digital pen answer but what is notes without pen
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I thought this thread would be inunaudated with great uses...........
To be honest, I simply use the notes application with Evernote on the PC to record all of my customer meetings. The audio integration works excellently and has reduced the volume of notes per meeting. No longer do I have to carry multiple paper note books with me nor flip through pages to find prior notes. Very happy!
My wife and I recently went shopping for a new dishwasher. It was cool to be able to snap a picture of the floor units and take notes (including wriiting down the model numbers to look up online reviews). In case you haven't tried it, pictures you take while the notes app is open are embedded into your note.
screenshots to small
hello,
one question concerning the screenshots made by notes. Is there a way to make them bigger? I'm not able to read the text in the screenshots because of too small and I canot zoom in or find the parameters to save in another size. The screenshot size is ok when working on it (just after creating the shot) but when I safe the note and open it again the size is too small.
thanks a lot
thomas
Use the Evermore app in parallel. Images in notes are able to be manipulated.
A bit of a pain, but i have the two apps set up different ways which works well.
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Use the Evermore app in parallel. Images in notes are able to be manipulated.
A bit of a pain, but i have the two apps set up different ways which works well.
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I will try this, thanks a lot
They say that the Honeycomb upgrade will expand the use of the Pen and the notes application, Hopefully................
I have actually been using it in class to record the lecture while taking my notes on it. I use it in landscape mode. It takes a bit to get used to and find what pen settings work best, but after the initial curve it works fairly well. I will switch between it and my etextbook and blackboard all at the same time. I have to keep an eye on the back button but have been satisfied with being able to see my notes appear a they were written when the lecture was going on. I bought a transformer this weekend to use for my textbooks and blackboard to take the load off my view. yes I will be using two tablets in class at once but it still beats a huge laptop or a bunch of books and spirals.
I'm a graphic designer for a clothing company. I use it take snap shots of clothes we have made protos of and make comments of changes that are required. Some meetings I'm taking notes while listening and recording comments from merchandisers on what styles sells best. Also while I commute to work in NYC metro, I would usually see few designs I get inspired by and usually sketch the concepts. Its a general good source of data, since I carry it with me everywhere I have access of my thoughts and inspirations on the go. But after making these comments, I really hope HC makes better use of the Tablet and pen. It is lacking in some areas and it is not always the most enjoyable experience. Sketching is okay at best and the longer files tend to be a little laggy. Hoping for a better sketching integration of notes and evernote.
I just got my first android tab(TFP). Everything is so far so good. Frankly was really worried since there are tons of people whining about Wifi, bleeding and even short charger cable(lol mine wasnt short at all)
Either way, biggest and maybe only disappointment i have with my tablet is that there is nothing on Android Market that is comparable to "Notability" from IOS.
If you have an Ipad, you know what i am talking about.... I looked around for a while and cant find anything as good. I was wondering if anyone can make an recommendation on a note taking app that is similar to Notability.
I've never used the app, but have you taken a look at Evernote? Or am I completely off base?
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I've never used the app, but have you taken a look at Evernote? Or am I completely off base?
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bit off base, Notability is focused on handwriting with fingers or stylus. With Evernote, you have to type notes or have to draw it.
Wouldn't it just be as fast to type than to write anyway?
Booya!
Hey!
I am using Epistle and once I got familiar with the interface I don't feel like switching.
As for hand writing - there are some keyboards that come in handy. I am using SlideIT and while not hand writing it's ridiculously fast to type this way.
I have been wondering the same thing. My co-worker has an ipad2 and I think notability is freaking awesome. I was trying to find an equivalent for my Xoom and can't. Why cant someone make an equivalent? Notability is awesome and only costs 99cents in the app store.
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I just got my first android tab(TFP). Everything is so far so good. Frankly was really worried since there are tons of people whining about Wifi, bleeding and even short charger cable(lol mine wasnt short at all)
Either way, biggest and maybe only disappointment i have with my tablet is that there is nothing on Android Market that is comparable to "Notability" from IOS.
If you have an Ipad, you know what i am talking about.... I looked around for a while and cant find anything as good. I was wondering if anyone can make an recommendation on a note taking app that is similar to Notability.
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I don't have an iPad but I do have a tf300 and would love to have Notability or Penultimate on Android. The only apps I found that are similar to Notability or Penultimate are:
- Papyrus Beta (seems to be the only one with Palm rejection)
- Writepad Stylus
- LectureNotes
- Handrite Note Pro (another user recommended "Genial Writing" as a better app)
I'm not sure about that claim, but that's what I found so far.
There are some more related android apps but some of them have mixed reviews, and do not seem very reliable.
At this point I have not found an app that comes close to Notability, and it seems that Notability won't be available for android (at least not soon).
Dan says:
March 8, 2012 at 12:53 am
Well it’s leaving us all out in the dark. There’s nothing that comes close in the android market…
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Emergency Medic says:
March 11, 2012 at 1:38 am
Seriously, I know people who’ve bought iPads just to be able to use this app! Think about it – I understand the need for an android version but I’m going to be selfish and plead with the Devs to keep the focus on iOS
Fred Mitchell on March 3, 2012 at 6:40 pm said:
Thanks everyone for your interest in Notability. I am with Ginger Labs, the developer of Notability. Carolyn did a nice job reviewing the app, thanks Carolyn!
For now, we are focused on iOS devices, the first being iPad, and we’re considering an iPhone version and possibly a version for the computer. We’re getting more requests for an Android version every week, and will consider it, but probably after the other versions are complete.
I think the new pensuite for the Samsung Galaxy Note has some features which are similar to the ones of notability.... Maybe a port of it could come even for tablets, once we'll have the ics version..
I am the author of LectureNotes, so my opinion is probably somewhat biased. In any case, I want to point out that to develop apps for iPad is significantly easier than to develop apps for Android: There is only one hardware manufacturer, one system version, and two screen resolutions (the latter only since very recently), etc. The world of Android is much more colorful and challenging: There are multiple hardware variants, various system versions, a multitude of screen resolutions, etc., not to talk about devices that do not behave in accordance with the documentation. As a consequence, the time and money you need to invest in app development is not comparable, and this is of course true for all handwriting apps in Android, not just for LectureNotes. Please consider this when comparing apps.
BTW: In difference to what is stated above, LectureNotes does have a palm rejection, either hardware based (for devices with active pens), software emulated (some devices), or a heuristic (all other devices) (also WritePad Stylus has a palm rejection.) But if you want to do serious note taking with your device, I definitely recommend a tablet with an active pen, irrespective of what Android app you use.
Its now 2013. Has ANYONE found a comparable app yet? Has any development improved? I use and love Evernote. Just wish I could freely type, draw and write notes like Notability.
ram130 said:
Its now 2013. Has ANYONE found a comparable app yet? Has any development improved? I use and love Evernote. Just wish I could freely type, draw and write notes like Notability.
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Found this old thread and I'm wondering the same thing! Does anyone have any good ideas? I'm getting a tablet later this year specifically for pdf reading and editing, and would love to get a nexus 7 rather than an ipad mini, but unfortunately notability is tipping the scales towards the ipad.
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Found this old thread and I'm wondering the same thing! Does anyone have any good ideas? I'm getting a tablet later this year specifically for pdf reading and editing, and would love to get a nexus 7 rather than an ipad mini, but unfortunately notability is tipping the scales towards the ipad.
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Well cant say I found it. I've found some close apps. Like Handwrite, evernote which I've mainly been using and handy memo. Not sure how close these are to Notability though.
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Well cant say I found it. I've found some close apps. Like Handwrite, evernote which I've mainly been using and handy memo. Not sure how close these are to Notability though.
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I have found fiinote, 7 notes, free note, and lecture notes to be the best for serious hand writing I do on__l a galaxy note I feel like fii note needs major UI improvements but it is great for genetics lecture notes, because I hike my notes in my own handwriting. + the free draw has snap to grid this and the drawing us. handwriting are on 2 separate layers SO Easy to edit an switch between quickly I use the 7 notes keyboard as my input method for all things as it allows for single word edit, after writing out along string, has scrolling for a few screens before you need to confirm it and start another string. Some only allow 1 screen worth of writing, also even though it needs to be confirmed It does Still add each word you write in real time
What I want + have Yet to find is a Notability function-adding a power point the base layer so I can take notes on that in Or go. Anyone know of one? if I do PDF program I am basically adding comments in a clunky way, so I need a note taking/handwriting app I can add-ppt or pdf to and handwrite on it. My classmate can do this with notability
Note anytime
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Its now 2013. Has ANYONE found a comparable app yet? Has any development improved? I use and love Evernote. Just wish I could freely type, draw and write notes like Notability.
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Note anytime is amazing I loved notability but for a great deal on my Android tablet and honestly hated all the apps for notes on this thing until now. Evernote only lets you add an attachment, office suite made you pay for the edit version, lecture notes is just writing, Polaris was good but no writing. I liked Kingsoft but you had to use the Samsung keyboard to write to text and it would add it to a pdf. Note anytime is above all the best.You have to just download it and go through the east tutorial!:good:
Note anytime and lecture notes
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Note anytime is amazing I loved notability but for a great deal on my Android tablet and honestly hated all the apps for notes on this thing until now. Evernote only lets you add an attachment, office suite made you pay for the edit version, lecture notes is just writing, Polaris was good but no writing. I liked Kingsoft but you had to use the Samsung keyboard to write to text and it would add it to a pdf. Note anytime is above all the best.You have to just download it and go through the east tutorial!:good:
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Hi --- checking note anytime, seems amazing, but I could not find a way to export a multi-page note to PDF. It's me or it's not implemented? (without that, it's basically not useful).
EDIT: see the matter here: (cannot post link, so you have to type it ): getsatisfaction.com/noteanytime/topics/save_as_pdf_from_the_android_version
Lecture notes works quite well, but the handwriting is very shaky and horrible compared to Notability.
LectureNotes for Android
derek4484 said:
I have been wondering the same thing. My co-worker has an ipad2 and I think notability is freaking awesome. I was trying to find an equivalent for my Xoom and can't. Why cant someone make an equivalent? Notability is awesome and only costs 99cents in the app store.
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LectureNotes is promising. Noteability is awesome. LectureNotes is probably more powerful as it has a lot of customisation features. Perhaps too much in my opinion as a Noteability user.
But writing on a Samsung Note is really far better than using a squishy stylus on the iPad. I've been using S notes, the built in Samsung app, but it is too staid, slow and sluggish. Am coming to grips with LecturenNotes as I work with a lot of large sized PDFs. So far LN has been promising. Have got around to importing my first file and starting to annotate it. LN looks to deliver a lot. Let me see. The developer is extremely responsive. If that continues, I am sure my life will be a whiz with LN.
Would love Noteabiity on Android to cut through a lot of the learning curve on LN.
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Its now 2013. Has ANYONE found a comparable app yet? Has any development improved? I use and love Evernote. Just wish I could freely type, draw and write notes like Notability.
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LectureNotes is promising. Noteability is awesome. LectureNotes is probably more powerful as it has a lot of customisation features. Perhaps too much in my opinion as a Noteability user.
But writing on a Samsung Note is really far better than using a squishy stylus on the iPad. I've been using S notes, the built in Samsung app, but it is too staid, slow and sluggish. Am coming to grips with LecturenNotes as I work with a lot of large sized PDFs. So far LN has been promising. Have got around to importing my first file and starting to annotate it. LN looks to deliver a lot. Let me see. The developer is extremely responsive. If that continues, I am sure my life will be a whiz with LN.
Would love Noteabiity on Android to cut through a lot of the learning curve on LN.
hi all
i just saw clips of the much talked about galaxy note 10.1 with a s pen.
well my flyer can do the same tricks except the part where i think htc forgot to put some pen compatible handwriting recognition apps in it. one engineer may have been booted due to this, but i dont know.
what interests me is the S Note app that samsung specially made for the note. i humbly request the devs and the gurus to see if it can be ported to the flier. would really want to use it as my flier currently runs on the other notes app from the lenovo tablet but i cant export entire notes from it.
would be willing to donate to the worthy cause.
regards
saneem
i doubt it.
the app seems highly integrated into the multiframe based desktop. and functions part of that is required for the app and its binaries to work. so this is probably not going to be ported as standalone.
the Photoshop touch app does work, so i tested right now while playing with the rom.
crayon physics work too (childrens game)
Thank you very much for the infor...
I am using the flyer for my daily diary and work related stuff and since it can fit right into my Coat pocket, the IPAD owners dont really feel comfortable around me. the Best thing is the pen, but the lenovo app ported has its limitations in exporting the text and so i sometimes feel discouraged.
I remember WM2003, the notes app and the word app in my IPAQ both converted to handwriting to text and that allowed me to do substantial documents in my hand. Wish the IPAQs lasted.
i am still offering to contribute to any person who can build such an app...
Appreciate your replies...
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Thank you very much for the infor...
I am using the flyer for my daily diary and work related stuff and since it can fit right into my Coat pocket, the IPAD owners dont really feel comfortable around me. the Best thing is the pen, but the lenovo app ported has its limitations in exporting the text and so i sometimes feel discouraged.
I remember WM2003, the notes app and the word app in my IPAQ both converted to handwriting to text and that allowed me to do substantial documents in my hand. Wish the IPAQs lasted.
i am still offering to contribute to any person who can build such an app...
Appreciate your replies...
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I was wondering about S-note myself. I have the Galaxy Note 10.1 and I'm actually leary of using it because it probably can't be ported off the Note. Samsung doesn't have a good track record of keeping their devices updated and I'm afraid to put my notes in it and be trapped to one device or even one platform.
I'm looking for something more universal, that would work on any Android tablet, not just the Note.
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I remember WM2003, the notes app and the word app in my IPAQ both converted to handwriting to text and that allowed me to do substantial documents in my hand. Wish the IPAQs lasted.
i am still offering to contribute to any person who can build such an app...
Appreciate your replies...
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If you want to use handwriting recognition for Flyer/Android, there is an app called WritePad. It's ok.
So I think I will be picking up a Note 2 when it comes out, but I'd like to know what apps are especially useful for a device like this? With it having a stylus I imagine there are some apps that will take advantage of that.
there's a similar thread to this in the Note 1 section filled with programs, you should check it ^_^
Hi @Hell Guardian please share the exact link so every can check and get benefit .
Probably referring to this thread:
Best Apps you purchased for Note - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1839673&highlight=apps
Yeah, but all of those that I've seen are just general Android apps. I'm looking for Apps that take advantage of the stylus.
Samsung it is your leading role here!
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Yeah, but all of those that I've seen are just general Android apps. I'm looking for Apps that take advantage of the stylus.
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I guess we have to wait a couple of months to see apps opimized for stylus. Iy is not very viable for developers to create apps for one mobile on one platform. Samsung has the burden to make extra efforts here to boost their flagship.
Check out the winners of Samsung's "S Pen Challenge". I have downloaded a couple of those apps and they work better than the S-memo
I love playing picross type of games with the spen using a really tight grid.
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I think it's cool to play around with... But Push comes to shove when doing work related things I never go to it.
I use it for writing down lists for groceries and for grabbing screen shots etc
I use mine to draw and sketch a lot.
It's the main reason I've only had the note series for years.
I use it for work all the time. Being able to jot down notes and thoughts quickly is the best!
Pen? This thing has a pen?
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I think it's cool to play around with... But Push comes to shove when doing work related things I never go to it.
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when i first got a Note device ,
way back ....Note 2 and then Note 3 and Note 4 ,
i hardly used the S pen .
Started seeing the value /ease, to do something on my Note 5 .
Really missed my Spen on my S8 + .
Yes, i use S pen a lot now .
Apart from notes etc .
I use Spen for my Klwp theming ,where i found that the navbar gets in my way,
when doing precise value selections etc .
(Navbar either visible or hidden ).
I also sometimes uses it to preview a link or general scrolling .
Also sometimes when using keyboard .
It's just faster than i can type ,with my "dumb" fingers .!
I'm an artist and the pen is specifically why I buy the note phones. While I do all my major work on an ipad pro and desktop, the notes are my go everywhere sketch pad, pretty much everything I draw starts as a rough sketch on the note.
I use the pen to make quick notes at the meetings, shopping lists at home, any time I need to make quick note. I used to use pieces of paper, which usually would get misplaced, then had to look for it, no more. My kids love to draw on my phone as well. Probably use my phone more often with pen, than without it. It's like a mouse on my computer. I feel like dedicated iphone user, only couple models to choose from and high prize to pay. I tried other (without spen) phones, but it doesn't work for me at all.
The pen is very useful, other than the taking quick notes (much faster than virtual keyboard) the most useful thing about it is signing PDF documents, i can pretty much fill out a PDF, sign it and then print to PDF (so no one messes with the signature) without the need to print and scan and much faster. Can do the same for paper forms using Office Lens or Scanbot. Also Microsoft's Remote Desktop client beta version works wonderfully with the s-Pen if you want the portability of a smartphone but the full power of a desktop that's a great go to.
Edit: also anyone looking for a spare s-Pen should look at the s-Pen that came with the galaxy tablet S3, it's a more robust pen, bigger, feels better in the hand and the button works better. Only downsides are it does not store inside the phone and it's not waterproof.
I use my Spen everyday. It's nice to use it to go through your phone. Then not to mention the best part copy and paste anything.
I'm new to the Note universe so I have not used the S Pen much....yet.
I use my S-Pen a good bit - as in at least a few times a day
Notes for both work and home.
Sometimes to mark up a photo to send someone.
I set up to have S-Notes back - so I can make a quick note and have a reminder
Used my trusty old Note 4 for a good while - it is still going strong!
I have the Tab S3 so i sync notes between devices. I make notes every day. I make a note on my Note8 to make sure i don't forget ideas and plans. Very important in business. Writing notes helps me remember information. I use OneNote and Samsung Notes.
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I have the Tab S3 so i sync notes between devices. I make notes every day. I make a note on my Note8 to make sure i don't forget ideas and plans. Very important in business. Writing notes helps me remember information. I use OneNote and Samsung Notes.
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OneNote is indispensable, the ability to sync notes between the Tab S3, Note 8 and PC (laptop and desktop) makes it essential, and that's not bringing in the ability to share your notebooks with others. The fact that the desktop app is free and has OCR ability makes it a no brainer. Also Office Lens will scan direct to your OneNote too.
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The S Pen is far from essential- but in addition to its "unique" capabilities- I just like using it instead of touch when I can. It seems more precise and if I daresay hygenic.
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I would not pay 1,020.00€ for a "Novelty". I already spent near that when the SGS8+ came out.
For me the Note S-pen is the reason I buy......'the Note'..... Its more than a pen its a mouse. I like the hover part when placed over an email or document and it gives you information about the content without opening the mail or document. I can wizz through my emails only opening ones I need to reply to in a hurry. There is so much more to the S-pen.
Ryland
It's the only reason I bought it.
When I had my Note 5 I would use it to jot down random ideas. Also it's really great for meetings. I can write down and organize my notes. Plus it's convenient when used with certain apps. You can hover to see additional content. I've used Evernote and the Galaxy Memo app in place of it but it's not the same
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I use it for work all the time. Being able to jot down notes and thoughts quickly is the best!
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ditto, i use it to sign contracts and other documents in my line of work. also use it to draw on screenshots of software/hardware diagrams prepared using PowerPoint. i'm always writing on pictures shared with friends and i use it for SNote Action Memos, too.
For Mouse Over Actions...that just one...it's awesome. Plus, no fingerprints on the screen. Once you get used to it...you'll find that you may prefer to use it to navigate through the phone with it.