Tablet for note taking at school

[Jobobee]

Hello,

I need a tablet for note taking at school.

Currently I have an iPad 2, but I'd like to upgradr to something a bit better, and something with Android or Windows.

I was considering using a mechanical keyboard with it, but I might get the new Corsair RGB keyboard and it might be a bit big. I need 3G, or preferably 4G on it.

I don't really play games on mobile devices.

Thanks to anyone that helps.

[chicksoup]

asus transformer series is pretty solid and available with expandable storage, 3g and a keyboard.

 

 

if you want to use a mechanical keyboard be sure to get one the isn't too loud and would annoy people and I would look into getting a tenkeyless keyboard

[Jobobee]

asus transformer series is pretty solid and available with expandable storage, 3g and a keyboard.

 

 

if you want to use a mechanical keyboard be sure to get one the isn't too loud and would annoy people and I would look into getting a tenkeyless keyboard

Yeah, I did buy a Ducky Shine 3, but it was always out of stock, so I decided to wait for the RGB keyboard. I could get a cheap tablet and a new 10 keyless and leave it at school. I think I'll get MX Browns, and might add some o-rings to make it quieter.

[xXxYOLOxSWAGxXx_420BlazeIt]

Why not the Lenovo Yoga?

[chaozbandit]

Something from the Asus Transformer line would be perfect because of the proprietary keyboard dock and extended battery. Granted I use an original TF101 flashed with CyanogenMod 10 so bias.

[Whiskers]

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition.

It seems like an awesome tablet. I have the older version, the 2012 version, and it's very useful for College note-taking in my experience. The newer version is more or less the same thing, only it has a significantly higher-resolution and higher-quality screen as well as more powerful storage and better build quality.

That'd be my recommendation. But if you're willing to spend a lot of money, a Microsoft Surface or Surface 2 - they also have a stylus for note-taking, but also have a fully-fledged copy of Windows 8 and a rather nifty keyboard cover.

[Jobobee]

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition.

It seems like an awesome tablet. I have the older version, the 2012 version, and it's very useful for College note-taking in my experience. The newer version is more or less the same thing, only it has a significantly higher-resolution and higher-quality screen as well as more powerful storage and better build quality.

That'd be my recommendation. But if you're willing to spend a lot of money, a Microsoft Surface or Surface 2 - they also have a stylus for note-taking, but also have a fully-fledged copy of Windows 8 and a rather nifty keyboard cover.

I thought the Surfaces ran Windows RT...

[Alfred14]

I thought the Surfaces ran Windows RT...

Only some do, specifically the RT surface models.

[Jobobee]

Only some do, specifically the RT surface models.

Just had a look, the standard one runs RT, but the Pro runs 8.1 Pro.

My new school is thinking of buying all the students tablets... Oh god, I hope it's not an iPad. I'd probably try to sell it and buy a new one if it was.

[Whiskers]

I thought the Surfaces ran Windows RT...

Mm, they do. I meant to say the Surface Pro or Pro 2, my bad.

[rashdanml]

Whatever you get, make sure it comes with an active digitizer pen, not a standard stylus. Digitizer pens are outstanding and cannot be beat for note-taking purposes. The Galaxy Note with the S-Pen is one example. The Thinkpad Tablet 2 is another good option (full Windows x86). 

 

If you're getting an Android device, Stylus Labs Write is a simple note-taking application, which saves in an open HTML/SVG format. Works on Windows 8 too. 

[Jobobee]

Whatever you get, make sure it comes with an active digitizer pen, not a standard stylus. Digitizer pens are outstanding and cannot be beat for note-taking purposes. The Galaxy Note with the S-Pen is one example. The Thinkpad Tablet 2 is another good option (full Windows x86). 

 

If you're getting an Android device, Stylus Labs Write is a simple note-taking application, which saves in an open HTML/SVG format. Works on Windows 8 too. 

I don't think I'd hand write on it, my writing is TERRIBLE, and I'm faster on a keyboard anyway.

[rashdanml]

I don't think I'd hand write on it, my writing is TERRIBLE, and I'm faster on a keyboard anyway.

-shrug- Fair enough. Depends on the type of notes anyway. For Engineering, being able to write equations and sketch schematic diagrams is really nice. If you only need it for typed notes, any tablet will work fine. 

 

I'm not particularly a fan of tablets with bluetooth keyboards - these tend to have noticeable lag which will probably slow down your note-taking. A convertible laptop/tablet hybrid is a better option, but that'll cost you $600+ for a decent one. The ASUS Transformer Infinity (which is one of the more recent models, can't remember if there's a newer one) with the keyboard dock should work a lot better than a bluetooth keyboard (both tablet and keyboard can cost around $500ish). 

[Jobobee]

-shrug- Fair enough. Depends on the type of notes anyway. For Engineering, being able to write equations and sketch schematic diagrams is really nice. If you only need it for typed notes, any tablet will work fine. 

 

I'm not particularly a fan of tablets with bluetooth keyboards - these tend to have noticeable lag which will probably slow down your note-taking. A convertible laptop/tablet hybrid is a better option, but that'll cost you $600+ for a decent one. The ASUS Transformer Infinity (which is one of the more recent models, can't remember if there's a newer one) with the keyboard dock should work a lot better than a bluetooth keyboard (both tablet and keyboard can cost around $500ish). 

I am taking HL maths & physics, so it could actually be useful.

[spwath]

Why not the Lenovo Yoga?

Yoga laptop or yoga  tablet?