Note-taking on PRS 700 / 600 ?

DojoPat · 08-03-2009, 02:39 PM

Hi 700 cousins, from a 505 owner -

Do any of you 700 owners use the virtual keyboard to actually write notes on the device? And if so, is there any way to export them out to a PC later?

zelda_pinwheel · 08-03-2009, 02:42 PM

i do, mostly to mark corrections to make to the text. as far as i know there is not an easy way to export the notes (like, in a txt file or such) sadly, but i believe you can access them via the sony desktop software, *if* you use the sync feature. i don't use it so i can't tell you how, but i'm sure someone else can. based on the description of the new models that was breifly online, i'm hoping they've rectified this in the 600.

DojoPat · 08-05-2009, 09:15 AM

Sony's Aug 5th press release for the new PRS-600 has answered my question: "All notes can be exported and printed out for easy reference." Cool!

Andybaby · 08-12-2009, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DojoPat

Sony's Aug 5th press release for the new PRS-600 has answered my question: "All notes can be exported and printed out for easy reference." Cool!

this must be a new feature. which is a good one for the people that need it

Donnageddon · 08-12-2009, 02:37 AM

I just take digital picture of my notes on the 700 screen. Then I scan the picture, and run it through an OCR program and then print out the result.

I then scan the printout and run that through an OCR program and save the results in a txt format.

After that I make a powerpoint presentation of the results and use an infocus to project the image onto a large white wall. Then, using a water based marker I trace the letters on the wall, cut the Sheetrock (drywall) in 1 foot by 1 foot squares, carefully numbering and diagraming them for reassembling later.

After shellacking the sheetrock squares, I let them dry.

Soon after that (depending on the timetable) I put the sheetrock back together based on my diagram and lay them out on a large gym floor. I then carefully chisel outlines of the text. Then using an acrylic paint I cover the entire text and quickly press a large sheet of butcherblock paper on it, quickly remove it and keeping it horizontal let it dry for 48 hours.

Then I take the butcherblock paper reverse image and cover it with copper dioxide. I connect each end to 4 car batteries. It is important not to do this near water!

Finally I light the butcher paper on fire, leaving only the faint copper imprint.

I am stuck after this. I know I am on to something, but... I am missing a step somewhere.

For now I recommend Zelda's process. It is crude, but effective.

earriagada · 08-15-2009, 03:51 PM

hi DojoPat, Did you find a good solution with the notes and the highlites texts

zelda_pinwheel · 08-26-2009, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donnageddon

I just take digital picture of my notes on the 700 screen. Then I scan the picture, and run it through an OCR program and then print out the result.

I then scan the printout and run that through an OCR program and save the results in a txt format.

After that I make a powerpoint presentation of the results and use an infocus to project the image onto a large white wall. Then, using a water based marker I trace the letters on the wall, cut the Sheetrock (drywall) in 1 foot by 1 foot squares, carefully numbering and diagraming them for reassembling later.

After shellacking the sheetrock squares, I let them dry.

Soon after that (depending on the timetable) I put the sheetrock back together based on my diagram and lay them out on a large gym floor. I then carefully chisel outlines of the text. Then using an acrylic paint I cover the entire text and quickly press a large sheet of butcherblock paper on it, quickly remove it and keeping it horizontal let it dry for 48 hours.

Then I take the butcherblock paper reverse image and cover it with copper dioxide. I connect each end to 4 car batteries. It is important not to do this near water!

Finally I light the butcher paper on fire, leaving only the faint copper imprint.

I am stuck after this. I know I am on to something, but... I am missing a step somewhere.

For now I recommend Zelda's process. It is crude, but effective.

thank god for the export feature on the 600 !!

rjfarrell · 08-27-2009, 09:44 PM

Donnageddon....that is just too good. Absolutely made my day!

adfines · 09-25-2009, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

thank god for the export feature on the 600 !!

By "export feature" I guess you mean using the eLibrary, but is there a way to export the highlighted texts and notes with the Windows Explorer or something? I'm using calibre, and my eLibrary just doesn't work anymore!

Juliette · 09-26-2009, 04:04 PM

I do synch, but it doesn't import your notes under "notepad". UHM. Mysteries of Sony software

?

kf6gpe · 09-29-2009, 03:24 AM

hmmm. Must finally be time for me to upgrade the software --- I didn't know about the export feature. Thanks... I'll try it! Running out of sheet rock around here as it is.

NoHolyGrail · 11-10-2009, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donnageddon

I just take digital picture of my notes on the 700 screen. Then I scan the picture, and run it through an OCR program and then print out the result.

I then scan the printout and run that through an OCR program and save the results in a txt format.

After that I make a powerpoint presentation of the results and use an infocus to project the image onto a large white wall. Then, using a water based marker I trace the letters on the wall, cut the Sheetrock (drywall) in 1 foot by 1 foot squares, carefully numbering and diagraming them for reassembling later.

After shellacking the sheetrock squares, I let them dry.

Soon after that (depending on the timetable) I put the sheetrock back together based on my diagram and lay them out on a large gym floor. I then carefully chisel outlines of the text. Then using an acrylic paint I cover the entire text and quickly press a large sheet of butcherblock paper on it, quickly remove it and keeping it horizontal let it dry for 48 hours.

Then I take the butcherblock paper reverse image and cover it with copper dioxide. I connect each end to 4 car batteries. It is important not to do this near water!

Finally I light the butcher paper on fire, leaving only the faint copper imprint.

I am stuck after this. I know I am on to something, but... I am missing a step somewhere.

For now I recommend Zelda's process. It is crude, but effective.

You must work for Sony

sebastienbillard · 11-10-2009, 04:17 AM

I didn't find how to export notes in sony software ?? Yes I see my drawings but i can't save them for use in other software (apart doing a printscreen and copy paste)

note taking i spretty useless that way or I am missing something ? Simple txt file for each note would be so much easier...

poshm · 11-10-2009, 10:29 AM

Note-taking on the prs-600 for me is like pulling teeth - it is incredibly slow!

I have used the handwriting memos a few times to remind me to look something up but I found it would have been quicker to go and get pen and paper! As for the exporting, I've never tried this.

Since I purchased an ipod touch about a week ago, I keep it clipped on to my belt. The notes program on there is incredibly easy to use with a virtual keyboard and I can type fast on it with few if any mistakes. The handy thing is you can email the notes to yourself and print or use the text as you wish. I know it is another gadget (ho-hum) but it works well for me.

Yoshi 1080 · 11-10-2009, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poshm

Since I purchased an ipod touch about a week ago, I keep it clipped on to my belt. The notes program on there is incredibly easy to use with a virtual keyboard and I can type fast on it with few if any mistakes. The handy thing is you can email the notes to yourself and print or use the text as you wish.

Or you could just let iTunes sync your notes automatically

08-03-2009, 02:39 PM	#1
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zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	i do, mostly to mark corrections to make to the text. as far as i know there is not an easy way to export the notes (like, in a txt file or such) sadly, but i believe you can access them via the sony desktop software, if you use the sync feature. i don't use it so i can't tell you how, but i'm sure someone else can. based on the description of the new models that was breifly online, i'm hoping they've rectified this in the 600.

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DojoPat literature lover Posts: 62 Karma: 82 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New York Device: Sony Ereader PRS-505 & PRS-300	Sony's Aug 5th press release for the new PRS-600 has answered my question: "All notes can be exported and printed out for easy reference." Cool!

08-12-2009, 02:37 AM	#5
Donnageddon Now you lishen here... Posts: 2,494 Karma: 479498 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle-ish Device: Sony PRS-650. Kobo Touch, Kindle Fire	I just take digital picture of my notes on the 700 screen. Then I scan the picture, and run it through an OCR program and then print out the result. I then scan the printout and run that through an OCR program and save the results in a txt format. After that I make a powerpoint presentation of the results and use an infocus to project the image onto a large white wall. Then, using a water based marker I trace the letters on the wall, cut the Sheetrock (drywall) in 1 foot by 1 foot squares, carefully numbering and diagraming them for reassembling later. After shellacking the sheetrock squares, I let them dry. Soon after that (depending on the timetable) I put the sheetrock back together based on my diagram and lay them out on a large gym floor. I then carefully chisel outlines of the text. Then using an acrylic paint I cover the entire text and quickly press a large sheet of butcherblock paper on it, quickly remove it and keeping it horizontal let it dry for 48 hours. Then I take the butcherblock paper *reverse* image and cover it with copper dioxide. I connect each end to 4 car batteries. It is important not to do this near water! Finally I light the butcher paper on fire, leaving only the faint copper imprint. I am stuck after this. I know I am on to something, but... I am missing a step somewhere. For now I recommend Zelda's process. It is crude, but effective.

08-15-2009, 03:51 PM	#6
earriagada Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: sony 700	hi DojoPat, Did you find a good solution with the notes and the highlites texts

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rjfarrell Zealot Posts: 111 Karma: 142 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Arizona (USA) Device: Sony PRS-505, Iphone, Ipad	Donnageddon....that is just too good. Absolutely made my day!

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Juliette I eat books Posts: 601 Karma: 5124 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Milan, Italy Device: Gen3 PRS-505 PRS-600 PB360 PB302 K2 Opus BebookMini OnyxBoox K3 KDXG	I do synch, but it doesn't import your notes under "notepad". UHM. Mysteries of Sony software ?

09-29-2009, 03:24 AM	#11
kf6gpe Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: PRS-700	hmmm. Must finally be time for me to upgrade the software --- I didn't know about the export feature. Thanks... I'll try it! Running out of sheet rock around here as it is.

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11-10-2009, 10:29 AM	#14
poshm Fanatic Posts: 581 Karma: 1003580 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cambs, UK Device: PocketBook 360, Sony Reader Touch, Ipod touch & Kindle 2	Note-taking on the prs-600 for me is like pulling teeth - it is incredibly slow! I have used the handwriting memos a few times to remind me to look something up but I found it would have been quicker to go and get pen and paper! As for the exporting, I've never tried this. Since I purchased an ipod touch about a week ago, I keep it clipped on to my belt. The notes program on there is incredibly easy to use with a virtual keyboard and I can type fast on it with few if any mistakes. The handy thing is you can email the notes to yourself and print or use the text as you wish. I know it is another gadget (ho-hum) but it works well for me.

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