I've tried some note programs, but never really got into it. I'd like to hear from some of you who use them and find out what you use them for.
Suzanne
· 1 year ago
Linda,
I use Luminotes for everything--keeping tracking of recipes, planning events, coordinating grants, making notes of things to read or write, linking to relevant web sites.
I like how easy it is to link one note to another and how easy it is to share with others.
Suzanne
(Disclosure -- I am the developer's mother)
Sid Savara
· 1 year ago
Interesting that delicious didn't make the list - I know it's not strictly note taking, but I basically tag my notes with a specific tag (if the note is a task or something to do with the website) and then process them every couple days - filing them away as needed, or in some cases just leaving the note on the site itself as reference.
Bart
· 1 year ago
I completely agree Sid.
Delicious has been my note taking and collabration tool for years.
And it has become even better now that you have 1000 characters for notes and that you can continue a collaborative discussion via friendfeed on what you have bookmarked.
When it comes to making notes and collaborating about things that are not online (even though for me this is rare) I use Google notes and the more comprehensive google docs.
Marci Rosenblum
· 1 year ago
This is great information especially for conference and seminar attendees needing to take notes!
Thank you!
Marci R.
Arthur Vanderbilt
· 1 year ago
Backpack would be a good addition to a list of the best note-taking applications.
I liked Stikkit a lot, but I think it's kind of abandoned now?
Yoon
· 1 year ago
I have been using Springnote for a while. I agree that Springnote does more than web clipping. I particularly like the Springnote's organization system which allows me to create tree-style hierarchies. if you want to organize stuff online Springnote is very useful. ^^!
Vanderbilt I agree with you. Backpack is the best. But I want some features from other note application. For example, tree-style hierarchies. I think it is very useful for many pages.
Christianne Pateros
· 1 year ago
before, i use 3M's Stick It notes (that's not online)and i find it dull. Now i can write notes online
Surprised no one bothered to mention Googles new wiki site: www.google.com/sites. It's way better than Luminotes, with revision tracking. Also, you can save a copy of the Table of Contents on your desktop then just click a link to open any page in the wiki in a jiffy. Very nice, and easy to use.
Dan
· 1 year ago
noir,
I just wanted to point out that Luminotes does indeed have revision tracking and even lets you revert your notes back to older revisions. (Just hit that "changes" tab above a note.)
Google Sites and Luminotes really go after two different sorts of users. Google Sites is essentially a fancy web page creator or a content management system. Luminotes, on the other hand, is a personal notebook application designed to make note taking fast and easy.
If there are any specific features that you'd like to see added to Luminotes, please feel free to let me know.
JohnNullstream
· 1 year ago
Evernote all the way. I am a long time user and I love the direction they have taken it with the online syncing. If you haven't tried it yet, you should.
Tony
· 1 year ago
How many of us out there using Notepad or a blank email to type in notes ? Despite trying several, I still have not gotten into the habit of using online notes.
I use Google notebook as an "online wallet" - to keep my important numbers for bank account, bills, etc, handy, as I do all that online.
Sometimes Yoono (www.yoono.com) that comes as a sidebar to the browser to keep links, save content etc, or else de.icio.us to save links for categorisation and later reference.
It still amazes me that Microsoft OneNote does not have an online component yet...that just blows my mind. It could be extremely useful if they'd just create/add a online component to it.
Great list. I think I'll be using Evernote for at least 2 of my classes during this upcoming semester.
Jake
· 1 year ago
Personally, I use NoteScribe. It was designed for students, and has all I need in a notes software.
I have been using the Pulse Smartpen www.livescribe.com for taking notes. The computer is in the pen, so all I need to take to lectures and meetings is my pen and notebook. And in addition to my hand written notes, I also have audio. It's super easy to tap on something in my notes and hear what was said at that moment. Then I upload it to my computer and share the notes and audio. I belong to a study group where every member does a review of his or her topic. I send the link to all participants and they have easy specific access to any part of the discussion.
Mercury
· 1 year ago
Out of all the note taking apps I have tried, none functioned so smoothly and efficiently as my Livescribe Pulse. I absolutely love it! So easy to use, quick backup of notes, audio synchronization, quickly and easily emailed or shared on Facebook...what more could one ask for?
I love my Pulse so much, I got a job with Livescribe as a Campus Representative!
If you are interested in getting your own Pulse smartpen, try using the code SCRIBE5A18 to get a 5% discount! (shameless plug lol)
Thank you for this list. As I already use google agenda, I think that I'm going to use google notes.
Chris Beckett
· 3 months ago
I live in the Microsoft world, but OneNote is useless to me without an iPhone or an online component.
I have been an Evernote user for a quite a while, but over time, I have realized I want more of a personal Wiki than strictly a note-taking application, and Evernote is really targeted at note taking. Also, I have been disappointed with the minimal editor in Evernote (no no pre-built styles, no note templates, etc). I have tried out WetPaint and Luminotes but both seemed too simplistic.
Your article was great. I found SpringNotes. I love how rich the editor is, the ability to create a hierarchal organization of topics makes it an excellent Wiki-style personal knowledgebase..and it has an iPhone app :)
All of these applications fill a niche, and none are exactly (or even remotely in some cases) like the others. It is great to see so many excellent choices for people in this category of application.
KimPrice
· 2 months ago
I am a huge fan of Evernote. I especially like that I can take a picture of something like a price tag at Costco, upload it to Evernote and then later search for that note using the words on the price tag in the picture.
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I use Luminotes for everything--keeping tracking of recipes, planning events, coordinating grants, making notes of things to read or write, linking to relevant web sites.
I like how easy it is to link one note to another and how easy it is to share with others.
Suzanne
(Disclosure -- I am the developer's mother)
Delicious has been my note taking and collabration tool for years.
And it has become even better now that you have 1000 characters for notes and that you can continue a collaborative discussion via friendfeed on what you have bookmarked.
When it comes to making notes and collaborating about things that are not online (even though for me this is rare) I use Google notes and the more comprehensive google docs.
Thank you!
Marci R.
I liked Stikkit a lot, but I think it's kind of abandoned now?
It's way better than Luminotes, with revision tracking. Also, you can save a copy of the Table of Contents on your desktop then just click a link to open any page in the wiki in a jiffy. Very nice, and easy to use.
I just wanted to point out that Luminotes does indeed have revision tracking and even lets you revert your notes back to older revisions. (Just hit that "changes" tab above a note.)
Google Sites and Luminotes really go after two different sorts of users. Google Sites is essentially a fancy web page creator or a content management system. Luminotes, on the other hand, is a personal notebook application designed to make note taking fast and easy.
If there are any specific features that you'd like to see added to Luminotes, please feel free to let me know.
I use Google notebook as an "online wallet" - to keep my important numbers for bank account, bills, etc, handy, as I do all that online.
Sometimes Yoono (www.yoono.com) that comes as a sidebar to the browser to keep links, save content etc, or else de.icio.us to save links for categorisation and later reference.
Interesting space to watch !
www.jotthisdown.com
Great list. I think I'll be using Evernote for at least 2 of my classes during this upcoming semester.
Check it out at www.NoteScribe.net!
Then I upload it to my computer and share the notes and audio. I belong to a study group where every member does a review of his or her topic. I send the link to all participants and they have easy specific access to any part of the discussion.
I love my Pulse so much, I got a job with Livescribe as a Campus Representative!
If you are interested in getting your own Pulse smartpen, try using the code SCRIBE5A18 to get a 5% discount! (shameless plug lol)
http://dbelement.com/apps/noter2
As I already use google agenda, I think that I'm going to use google notes.
I have been an Evernote user for a quite a while, but over time, I have realized I want more of a personal Wiki than strictly a note-taking application, and Evernote is really targeted at note taking. Also, I have been disappointed with the minimal editor in Evernote (no no pre-built styles, no note templates, etc). I have tried out WetPaint and Luminotes but both seemed too simplistic.
Your article was great. I found SpringNotes. I love how rich the editor is, the ability to create a hierarchal organization of topics makes it an excellent Wiki-style personal knowledgebase..and it has an iPhone app :)
All of these applications fill a niche, and none are exactly (or even remotely in some cases) like the others. It is great to see so many excellent choices for people in this category of application.