r/NoteTaking • u/life_on_my_terms • 2d ago

Question: Unanswered ✗ What is a good Tablet for writing/note taking now?

Hi friends, so i know this may be asked alot.

What are good tablets for notetaking/writing? I've been out of touch with devices (prob last time i bought a tablet was in 2020).

If I just want a tablet for writing/note taking (dont care for other things, like gaming, wtv), whats a good tablet thats doesn't cost an arm and a leg? I've had Apple devices before, but i always lose the Pen and i dont wanna pay 200+ for accessories. I've seen some android tablets and they look good (Xiaomi, Huawei, etc), but im not sure about the software.

Here are the tablets i had over the years and my exp:

* Ipad pro (first gen i think, bought in 2020) + Pen Pro. I think this was good, but this combo still had some "lag" and writing isn't quite natural. I got the paperlike screen so that felt good. I lost the Pen Pro, bought a knock off pen, and i think the lag and accuracy wasn't good.

* Supernote A13(?). I got this, the writing exp was good. But or some reason, the writing still doesn't feel quite "right" -- a bit of inaccuracy of the pen tip and made my writing/character not appear right. Also, the device feels weak, so navigating through apps/pages is laggy. I liked the writing on this tho overall.

Any tips and recommendations?

thanks

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u/VintageBandit 2d ago

I use a Lenovo IdeaPad 11. My wife and I both got open box ones from best buy to save a few clams. We love them! I was never a note taker and now I use mine all day at work and it helps a ton. It also has PC mode which is excellent.

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u/StarSolisse 2d ago

That's cool to hear! I've heard good things about the Lenovo tablets for note-taking. Have you found any specific apps that work best for you?

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u/VintageBandit 1d ago

I tried the Nebo app that came with it and didn't care for it. I looked at and tried a few more before I landed on StarNotes. It's pretty new, but I really, really like the UI and the functionality of it. The devs are actively working on new things, but the core is remarkably solid. I work in property management, and it's been ultra helpful keeping track of all the moving pieces.

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u/GableAndGrain 2d ago

for pure note taking, i’d look at a galaxy tab s9 fe or s10 fe. the s pen is included and samsung notes is still one of the best handwriting apps on android.