http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/ Engadget Comments for Ask Engadget: best note-taking tablet / laptop for under $200? http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/Jul 15th 2010 11:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/
Knowing that Apple's iPad is no where near US 200.00, There Was No Need To Even Mention It.]]>Jul 15th 2010 11:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/Jul 15th 2010 11:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/
For note taking? The iPad has a great touchscreen, but have you ever tried typing on it? Terrible experience. It's not the iPad's fault, flat, glass touch screen keyboards just aren't nice to type on.

I'd recommend a Microsoft Couri-...

Just go with a pen and paper for now...]]>Jul 15th 2010 11:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/Jul 15th 2010 11:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/
No, an iPad is not good for note taking.

A second-hand HP tablet (or whatever else you can find cheap on craigslit) with Microsoft Onenote would be the way I would go. ]]>Jul 15th 2010 11:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/iPad not only is a lot more expensive than $200, but it's also a horrible device for making notes. iPad's virtual KB sucks compared to even crappy netbook ones and the handwriting experience on it is also crap compared to even the most primitive resistive screens, let alone to tablets with wacom layer.


Anyway to answer the original question, if you look hard enoigh you can find Thinkpads X41 for that price on ebay and that would propably be the best choice for notetaking. The best keyboard in laptop business, plus very good tablet mode with wacom layer screen (and just wacom layer, so no need to wear those silly gloves like on iPad)]]>Jul 15th 2010 11:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/Jul 15th 2010 11:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/
Okay honestly wtf? are some people so against apple that they dont read a comment they just find keyword ipad? i was in the exact situation as him since my laptop didnt survive all my classes, the ipad battery life is great for it, i love typing on it, just because you cant doesnt mean no one can. plus blue tooth keyboard, and he wanted a tablet so what tablet has a keyboard, i said it wasnt 200 so try asus, but if can get a used one for 200 try to do that like everyone else replied saying get a slate or something used, and he said, god damn people this mindless trolling hate has to stop]]>Jul 15th 2010 11:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/Jul 15th 2010 11:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/Jul 16th 2010 12:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/
An iPad? I hope your joking. Taking notes in a class with a touch screen keyboard? If a decent stylus worked on the iPad you may have a point, but no way. (if there is a stylus and good writing app for iPad please prove me wrong, that would be great for taking notes)]]>Jul 16th 2010 12:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/
Wrong again. I like the iPad, and a blue tooth keyboard is a fix I that is all you have, but again I have to agree with it's not a good idea.]]>Jul 16th 2010 12:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/For that price he'd be lucky to get third hand.
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iPad is a great device (I have one), but it just does not work for taking notes on the go.

Since he is looking for a *second* computer, why not consider a LiveScribe pen? It is within budget and there is no better way to take notes and draw sketches. Everything can then be downloaded to his primary computer after the class.

http://www.livescribe.com/]]>Jul 16th 2010 12:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/Paper is kludgy and inefficient to me. Can't easily edit or duplicate it.

OneNote + Tablet PC = student's best friend. It works like paper, but it's more dynamic. Need to move something to make way for something else? Lasso and drag it. Need more space in a particular direction? Just scroll over and write. Need to search your handwriting? OneNote indexes it all in the background.

Too bad there's no focused device for that sort of thing-not now that the Courier's just a concept. Maybe the Kno will deliver, but dual 14" screens makes for a HUGE device-probably too much to handle.

Anyway, to answer the question: Toshiba Portege M200 or HP TC1100. A little luck on eBay and you can get either one for under $200 shipped, fully-functional and with all the key accessories.]]>Jul 16th 2010 12:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/Jul 16th 2010 1:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/
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zeroexe43 has zero chance]]>Jul 16th 2010 1:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/
well you guys done goof'd im back tracking you and calling the cyber police]]>Jul 16th 2010 1:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/Jul 16th 2010 1:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/Jul 16th 2010 2:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/
I bought a Fujitsu P1510 which seems to run Windows 7/Office 2007 perfectly well. Adding either Evernote or OneNote to that and it's brilliant for taking written notes while in lectures etc. Does get a bit hot so wouldn't be great for carrying around often.

Max, I've not been a fan of the cheap looking fujitsu's but they do make the best tablets by far. Very well thought out in hardware and software/drivers etc. The P1510, P1610 ans P1620's are good little laptops. Mine feels more powerful than a netbook even with a Pentium M 1.3GHz CPU. And the keyboard is good too. RESISTIVE sreen though (not a Wacom Digitizer with special pen like the Toshiba M400) but fine for notes and you can even use your finger for scrolling etc in IE8. Just reply if you need more advice/details.]]>Jul 16th 2010 4:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/
I was looking at the TC1100 before asking engadget, they seem to go for about £100 on ebay, but the Toshiba's seem good too.]]>Jul 16th 2010 4:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/
Seconded. Better options on how to spend $228...

$5 for a pen, pencil, paper for taking notes in class.

$60 for a Sandisk sansa clip+ 8GB for rocking some tunes on the way to class.

$3 for a pack of gum to offer to that smokin' chick you just sat next to.

$5 for some Axe deodorant so you can stretch your arms during class and get the chick to notice your almost ripped biceps (but not really because you're still working on lifting those 10 lb free weights).

$40 for roses to bring on your date with the hot chick after she gave you her number in class after your repeated attempts at flirting... or was it floundering?

$80 for dinner & a pitcher of sangria at this tapas place you found on yelp that everyone says is super tasty but the pork tenderloin tastes really rubbery for some reason.

$18 for dessert at that joint where all they serve is dessert and its 18 freaking dollars for two small chocolate lava cakes, but it's ok because you secretly love chocolate even though you're a dude and you're still a manly man.

$2 for Carmex so your lips aren't dry for when you make your move and kiss her at her doorstep.

$10 for a box of x-large condoms for when she invites you upstairs and rips your shirt off while you pick her up and toss her on the bed.

$5 for gas station sunglasses for when you leave in the morning (after pulling an all-nighter if you know what I mean) so you can get that swagga going on and mind-hum "Damn it feels good to be a gangsta."

....or I guess you could get an acer aspire one if you'd prefer to get a netbook to take notes instead. Your choice really.


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I say a EEE PC with the HD and the Celeron CPU. that way it can still do some stuff as well as note take.]]>Jul 16th 2010 7:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/
If he's getting an external keyboard, he may as well get an actual laptop, it would be easier to use.

And you're one to talk, troll.]]>Jul 16th 2010 7:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/
Why not go almost iPad?
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.42070

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My advice, learn shorthand and notetaking techniques and transcribe them at home. Not only does it refresh your memory, but you zero in on the important details. When you take shorthand, you think about what you're taking notes on. When you type notes, you're trying as hard as possible to type everything that is said in class. It's the difference between comprehension and transcribing.]]>Jul 16th 2010 8:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/
Another vote for pen and paper. Learn shorthand if speed is important to you. If you absolutely, must go digital, save up for a capacitive tablet. The pressure sensitive ones (like the new asus tablet) are a pain to write on.]]>Jul 19th 2010 12:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/Jul 15th 2010 11:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/
... they're often on WOOT for right around US 200.00.]]>Jul 15th 2010 11:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/Jul 16th 2010 2:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/Jul 15th 2010 11:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/Jul 15th 2010 11:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/
Next time, Engadget, how about answering the question many of us actually do want answered: What's the best media streamer for under $300? There are so many of these little boxes coming out and it's impossible to tell which is really the best to use just from their spec sheets and codec lists. Thanks for considering it.]]>Jul 15th 2010 11:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/Jul 15th 2010 11:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/Jul 15th 2010 11:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/>]]>Jul 15th 2010 11:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/
I'd get a P-P-P-Powerbook.

http://www.zug.com/pranks/powerbook/]]>Jul 15th 2010 11:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/Me too - lefty]]>Jul 16th 2010 1:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/What's the third dollar for?]]>Jul 16th 2010 3:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/Jul 16th 2010 11:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/Jul 15th 2010 11:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/Jul 15th 2010 11:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/Jul 15th 2010 11:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/
http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=2129424]]>Jul 15th 2010 11:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/Jul 15th 2010 11:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/
The reason is simple after you realize it, note taking with a pen and paper forces you to remember the information you are trying to take notes on for longer and write it shorter to be able to keep up with the instructor. With a keyboard you can easily record the entire speech exactly as it was without having to think at all about it because typing really fast is quite easy.

Now think about test time when comparing the two. With pen and paper you've already had to digest much of the information and had to remember it for at least a little while in the first place, with a netbook you just passed it right through onto the document. What method is going to make it easier to study with, and, ultimately, take the test with?]]>Jul 15th 2010 11:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/ask-engadget-best-note-taking-tablet-laptop-for-under-200/i don't understand your logic. But this is the type of question that really makes you remember just how important the courier was. And glad there are other slickdealers here as well. I'm using the inspiron 1012 from that deal a while ago. ]]>Jul 15th 2010 11:45PM