So I have decieded on what hardware I will be using for my paperless semester(Lenovo tablet netbook). As of right now I am searching for possible software that will help out with what I am trying to do in my classes next semester. Here are the things that I need with in my classes:
-Handwritten notes
-Files that can be saved in multiple file types (Microsoft Journal does not allow this)
-Traditional Word, Excel, and Power Point access.
-Graphing and sketch capabilities
And I am sure that there will be other things that I will think of as the semester comes closer to a start as well as through out the term.
The great and wonderful Bryan Best has been so kind to allow me the use of his Toshiba Tablet for the past couple of days so that I might get used to the actual feel of it and test some programs that would fit what I need.
As I have found Microsoft Journal is a very nice basic program and but I would like the main program that I use to have a bit more versatility. Right now I am looking at the Beta version of Inkseine by Microsoft in combination with Snagit.
Inkseine (just as a side note) super cool little program from what I have seen. It allows you to not only write free hand on your tablet but it goes one step further and allows you to add search links from your personal files saved on your computer as well as the web. Still in the process of playing around with the program but so far I'm liking what I have seen so far.
On a side not that has not much to do with tech, I am finding that this idea of paperless in one area of my life is slowly starting to spread into other areas of my life. I am seeing the logic in not using paper in a world that allows other options. Its kinda nice.
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This is a very cool idea. I was looking at the tablet PC's just for the drawing aspect myself. Being paperless should easy with all the cool new technology we have. Next on my list is the Nook, I don't think I could completely cut out books though. I like them too much. ;)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean. I love books and writing letters and all those things. Those things I plan to continue to use, because I think that Tech is great and we need to be able to use it well, but I think that we can't forget the things of the past. So yeah I share your like of books too. :)
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