Best note taking app for iPad

[VampiressRN]

Dumb question...is there some way in Evernotes to add bullets and bold out certain content? I am still such a rookie on this I can't figure it out.

 

[1million]

Any one notice iPad 2 seems to be "sticker" when using a Targus/box wave stylus?

When trying it in penultimate, notes hd and notetaker plus the stylus head gets a lot of friction from the screen. Didn't seem to do this on my iPad 1, though I did have a anti glair screen protector on it.

Anyone seeming the same issue?

I've noticed it too but I'm not using any type of screen protector. It doesn't bother me at all. I'm using my Box Wave right now to type this.

 

[Rlanger]

Haven't read through the entire thread so I don't know if it's been mentioned already, but it would be worth repeating anyway. Notify is an amazing note taking app with tons of functionality, including a comprehensive keyboard for math input.

I use a stylus from stylus r us and it completely blows away the rubber tip type styli like the Boxwave and Targus. Easily the best sylus I've tried, and Ive tried many.

 

[jtrosky]

I use a stylus from stylus r us and it completely blows away the rubber tip type styli like the Boxwave and Targus. Easily the best sylus I've tried, and Ive tried many.

Completely agree with you there! No comparison.... Stylus R Us stylus use a very unique tip that makes them work effortlessly with no pressure.

 

[chowdown]

I use a stylus from stylus r us and it completely blows away the rubber tip type styli like the Boxwave and Targus. Easily the best sylus I've tried, and Ive tried many.

Completely agree with you there! No comparison.... Stylus R Us stylus use a very unique tip that makes them work effortlessly with no pressure.

Do you guys use the stylus r us to make handwritten notes on the iPad, or do you just use it to "press" the keys of the type-pad?

 

[jtrosky]

Do you guys use the stylus r us to make handwritten notes on the iPad, or do you just use it to "press" the keys of the type-pad?

To be completely honest, I don't use a stylus at all anymore... Decided I'd rather type my notes (with my ZAggMate) so that they are searchable, etc... I basically just tried a few before deciding not to use them at all. When I did "play" with the different stylus (Pogo Sketch, etc), I found them to be very un-responsive and that you had to push pretty hard to get them to work properly.

With the Stylus R Us stylus, it literally just glides across the screen... no pressure needed at all, so the tip also last longer.

To answer your question though, when I was playing with the different stylus, I used them for just about everything EXCEPT for pressing the on-screen keyboard keys!

 

[Peteo]

Haven't read through the entire thread so I don't know if it's been mentioned already, but it would be worth repeating anyway. Notify is an amazing note taking app with tons of functionality, including a comprehensive keyboard for math input.

I use a stylus from stylus r us and it completely blows away the rubber tip type styli like the Boxwave and Targus. Easily the best sylus I've tried, and Ive tried many.

Which one did you get there's tons on their page

 

[jtrosky]

FYI - ALL of the Stylus R Us stylus use the same tip, so really they all perform about the same - just a preference as to which you like the best...

 

[Rlanger]

Which one did you get there's tons on their page

I got the CEO, which is great for taking notes, and I also got the iwand which is perfect for just surfing around.

To get the best of both worlds, I would reccomend one of the long telescoping styli. I may get the Terminator myself.

 

[4phun]

Notabilty just had a major update, check it out. New clean interface where you can hide elements and more.

Sent from my iPad using iPF

 

[Peteo]

Right now my choice for writing notes on the ipad (not typing) is notes plus.
Seems to have the best use of Ink & zoom mode. (Penultimate has better ink but no zoom mode makes it worthless for taking allot of notes)

 

[blessed]

Has anyone tried "Daily Notes +Todo?" I like how it's set-up and I love the "tab" features. It reminds me a lot of my antiquated "daily agenda" book Thoughts please from other users..........................................

 

[ginopiazza49]

I have used, and still use, Daily Notes. I really like it for keeping, sort of, a brief diary. However, diary aside, Daily Notes is nicely styled! It has a nice collection of fonts, as well as, colors.

 

[blessed]

Great!! Thanks for the input. I've been on the ledge with this one, but today I will finalize my decision.

 

[teheuti]

Practically perfect Notability

I love Notability because I prefer typing to handwriting and the ability to indent for outlines, but I can still use a drawing or diagram on occasion. And rhe recording with text markers is just what I wanted. However, it's not quite perfect.

It still needs:
1) a camera function so you don't have to leave the app to take a picture of a whiteboard or display.
2) to be able to rotate a picture.
3) better image placement optiions as I can't place pictures side-by-side even if there is plenty of width available.

Thanks for a great program - I just recommended it on my blog for consultants who want to provide their clients with notes and a recording following a meeting.