12-14-2016, 10:06 PM | #1 |
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Looking for a specific use
Hello,
I am new to this forum and wanted to start off by asking for some help in getting some advice for a device that could work for my needs. I'm an IT specialist and I have always preferred writing out diagrams and notes instead of typing. I have tried/owned several devices over the years to attempt to fit my particular needs: from Tablet PC's to Samsung notes & Boogie boards. I'm sick of the research and all the time wasted trying one device after another. I need a device that I can write with and keep my digital notes on, while also having all my documents (mostly .PDF) in one place. I like the simplicity of something like Sharp's Electronic Memo Pad, but I also want the ability to read and edit a document. Think digital paper but not Sony $700+ Digital Paper! Battery life needs to be more than a week. I'm used to the Nokia generation of phones and go for weeks without a recharge. Running to a charger after 5 hours of use is not going to cut it. I don't care if it's color as long as it can switch to greyscale mode for night. It needs to be easy on the eyes, but also have a decent panel. I do not care for WiFi or connecting to any stores to grab books from. Think of this device as a mechanics notebook... it will get used in the field and thrown around. Writing wise I would prefer something that has no batteries in the pen like Wacom. Also, just like Wacom, it would be nice to have it be pressure sensitive with palm-rejection. It needs to have the ability to transfer my documents back and forth from my computers through USB, or SDCARD. I would like something no larger than an average 8" memo pad. I would not mind a bit bigger, but lugging around anything above 10" is not going to work with my Laptop bag. I don't want to talk about unreleased, crowfunded, pre-order-maybe-we-will-ship-in-the-distant-future devices! The OS would need to be something simple and not loaded with a bunch of bloat "features". I'm a Linux guy and like to have all my stuff hackable/customizable. My budget can go as high as $400 for something that works very well. Used is great as well as being able to actually buy it. If I need to take one apart and hack another to build it then so be it. I would like any information from experienced users on this forum to give me their advice. Please ! Thanks! Last edited by mr9v9; 12-14-2016 at 10:09 PM. |
12-15-2016, 09:23 PM | #2 |
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I think what you're asking for would be the holy grail for a number of people. Unfortunately I don't think there is currently anything out there that comes close to what you're looking for outside maybe the really expensive Sony.
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12-16-2016, 11:26 AM | #3 |
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What you want is in the works. Check our wiki ReMarkable. It is planned to ship next August. It is a little larger than you want but maybe you can squeeze it in.
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12-16-2016, 04:48 PM | #4 |
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Yes I know what I'm asking for is pretty much THE perfect device.
Yes I have seen ReMarkable, but the keyword is "planned to ship" and not actually available. It also looks like it's going to be locked down to any type of development. What do you guys think of the Onyx Boox N96 series? |
12-20-2016, 10:53 AM | #5 | |
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I don't have any personal experience with the Onyx Boox line, but you might check in the Onyx forum. I see a few threads on the N96 and M96. |
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