![]() They don't require power (except for erasing) and they're "always on". I just picked up a bezel-less 6" diagonal tablet for that purpose. I've found this so helpful that I've begun using those cheapo LCD writing tablets (knock-off boogie boards for $10 on Amazon). I do not import these handwritten notes into Joplin. Once I've written and remembered the info, I no longer need the written copy. The extra time and effort required for handwritten notes helps me to retain that information and thought. especially since I'm a touch typist there is no effort in capturing thoughts by typing. (not later) The physical act of writing/drawing on a paper or tablet helps me to remember those things better than simply typing. It depends upon the reason for taking handwritten notes. Joplin addresses all of those issues (and more).Ĭlick to expand.I want to preface my response by saying that although I'm offering an explanation, it isn't a conscious decision I make every time I take notes. I try to avoid getting locked in to any particular product or service. OneNote only syncs with OneDrive/MS Cloud. it allows for easy and consistent basic formatting. ![]() (with the added benefit of addressing the proprietary file format issue) If I had to use a WYSIWYG approach to notetaking then I would rather use a Word processor for individual notes and leverage the system's filesystem/filemanager for organization. The visual nature of OneNote requires too much effort for basic consistent formatting but not enough functionality for advanced formatting. ![]() So while OneNote is more reliable now, I learned a lesson of the importance of having ways to access the data should the application fail. Thankfully I had backups and redundancy via other formats that allowed me to recover the data. In the past (10 years ago), I've experienced file corruption with OneNote. Having reliable and accessible import/export capabilities is important to me. Over the years I've had to periodically transfer them over to newer systems/apps as technology advanced. I have notes dating back to the early 80's. Not all features and functions are available on all platforms. ![]() and until recently, there were two different versions of OneNote for Windows alone. OneNote looks and feels different on different platforms. Click to expand.A few reasons why I don't use OneNote for non-trivial notes.
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