Starting to get away from the stylus

[Blasted_1]

Just this week, to cut back on the constant need to utilize my phone and have it not be so needed in my life, I started utilizing a notebook (ie. pen and paper) for my day-to-day at work.

So instead of trying to write notes in OneNote from my Note 8, whether work, diary, or otherwise (and having it crash), I have my pad of paper.

Then, to collect my thoughts/notes digitally, I type it all out (cuz I can type faster normally than I can write) and scan to OneNote using the badge part of the app on my phone.

I actually appreciate the process and I still have the stylus when I need it for whatever situation but trying to get away from the reliance on it.

 

[pool_shark]

Pen and paper?
I'm going to have to google that.

 

[bbgpsuser]

Invest in post it notes. Write everything down on a post it note. You can easily sort, re-order, etc. as you wish.

You may want to take a look at stamps and envelopes also. Then you can drop your post it notes in and get rid of email and texting.

 

[Bodestone]

My stylus is for Draw Something, Precision RDP connections and Pub Notes.

In a meeting I have a Rocketbook. Stylus and phone will never be as comfortable as pen and paper but I like that the rocketboock can auto send to multiple locations and OneNote can OCR.

It's better than a photo of a notepad as it auto aligns properly despite slight angle and orienation issues (flashes green when good enough). It can sent to up to 6 predefined locations based on what is selected at the bottom of the page.

I never used my stylus as a replacement for a pen but since the Nokia N900 have never been without one (Note1 being the next phone)

Being on a call at 8PM locked outside my flat and being asked "Have you got a pen" on my Note1 and popping out the stylus and having a not pop up on call had me hooked and they have only improved those features since.

I spent 6 months doing all my texts by handwriting recognition to re-learn how to write. I am now back to typing but it did teach me to write legibly again.

 

[andytiedye]

Nokia N900 to Note 2 to Note 8.
It's all about the pen.
I use handwriting recognition all the time.

 

[tekjunkie28]

I can't stand taking notes or anything on an electronic device. Pen and paper is easier faster and just plain better. Only think I use a stylus for is photo editing. It's great for when I need to note something on a picture like part numbers or something.

 

[Climb14er]

Love the S Pen for notes.

 

[bbgpsuser]

I use the S pen to take down a lot of quick notes that I wouldn't otherwise record. The screen off memo is very useful.

Also great for highlighting areas of pictures or screenshots.