you Do you like to take lots of notes? Whether it’s your daily to-do list, notes for class, or just jotting down random thoughts in your head, it’s useful to have a place to jot it all down. Sure, you could just open a notes app, but actually writing something down helps you remember and learn more. It also feels good to take a break from typing for a second and get the thoughts out of your head. If you’re worried that your notes will get lost if you don’t digitize them, we’ve got the good news for you: we have an option for that.
There are E Ink tablets, smartpens, and notebooks made to store your handwritten notes and drawings as digital files. You can save your files as PDFs, images, Word documents, or transcribe them into text files in Google Docs to make all your notes searchable. Some of these devices can even record audio, perfect for lectures and interviews. If you need to upgrade your notes, we recommend giving these a try. If you’re looking for a true paper option, don’t miss our paper planner guide. And if you’re gearing up for a new school year, check out our picks below and our guides to the best laptop backpacks and best tote bags to store your other school supplies.
Update August 2024: We’ve added the Rocketbook Fusion Plus as a recommendation and updated our notes on the reMarkable 2 after testing the keyboard attachment.
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