Does anyone here actually take legible notes in class with a tablet?

[ChronoReverse]

Wacom technology is neither capacitive touch nor is it resistive. It is in fact more precise and sensitive than either even allowing for hovering.

Kinda obvious though since it was designed for artists and not for clumsy fingers (or even the relatively heavy pressure styluses of the PocketPC days).

 

[nixium]

Wacom technology is neither capacitive touch nor is it resistive. It is in fact more precise and sensitive than either even allowing for hovering.

Kinda obvious though since it was designed for artists and not for clumsy fingers (or even the relatively heavy pressure styluses of the PocketPC days).

I use a galaxy note 10.1 for scribbling and it's fantastic.

The one thing I really miss is the ability to use OneNote, the app is nerfed in the android store.. no handwriting, period. Amazingly stupid of microsoft.

OP, if you want a table form factor, I recommend the Note 10.1

If you want an ultrabook form factor, it depends on your price.. for a 1000+ you can get an ultrabook with a wacom digitizer (one of the vaio models) with a nice fast processor.

Or you could get a tablet PC used for much cheaper.

Serious note taking def needs Wacom though.

 

[GoodEnough]

Wacom technology is neither capacitive touch nor is it resistive. It is in fact more precise and sensitive than either even allowing for hovering.

Kinda obvious though since it was designed for artists and not for clumsy fingers (or even the relatively heavy pressure styluses of the PocketPC days).

So, assuming the tablet is Wacom enabled, is that $20 Wacom stylus what I need to take detailed precise handwriting notes?

 

[ChronoReverse]

The stylus that comes with the Galaxy Notes are Wacom styluses but you can use any other Wacom-compatible stylus for comfort.

 

[Zaap]

I played around with a Galaxy Note 8 in Best Buy yesterday- IMO, it's nearly the perfect note taking device unless you need a larger screen. The pen input felt absolutely perfect, nearly like writing on paper. I've used a lot of wacom-enabled devices, but the Note 8 just felt really good to me. I was able to render small yet accurate details (I used to be a freelance comic book inker by profession, so I know what accurate pen work feels like) and get a really nice variety of line weight. My natural handwriting was well represented. I think the 8" screen is too small for being a serious artistic tool, but just about the right size for note taking.

If I really needed to do a lot of note taking (I don't) I'd probably look into a Note 8, or a Note 10.1, or best of all a Surface with OneNote.

 

[Chocu1a]

So, assuming the tablet is Wacom enabled, is that $20 Wacom stylus what I need to take detailed precise handwriting notes?

No, the $20 stylus you linked to is a regular capacitive stylus. It is not a wacom digitizer stylus. Wacom is the company that makes the digitizer, it is not the technology.
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Samsung-Windows-Tablets/dp/B00BVUQZZM

 

[olds]

I was just looking at the Dell line. The Wacom tech doesn't come in the "Essential" line of tablets.

 

[Imaginer]

You would probably need something with a wacom digitizier built in. Like a Surface RT or Surface Pro.

The pro is the one with the pen. RT models don't have it.

That and you get the computing benefits of a laptop PC while at it.

The Samsung ATIV 700T is also comparable.

 

[Cappuccino]

So you can use it to take notes like this? Particularly that graph at the bottom?

^

I use SG Tab 2 10.1.

I use it in all my lectures and seminars. ^_^

 

[Imaginer]

or best of all a Surface with OneNote.

I agree, the Surface Pro (RT does not have Wacom pen tech), ATIV 700T, or anything along those lines are the best. Pretty much a great consolidation of a tablet and laptop with one working environment.