On Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 2:08 PM, Topher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I'd go with a fine-tip pen.  I like this tool for a few reasons.  Its
> interface is extremely intuitive, and it can be applied in all kinds of
> different situations.  Not only can you quickly record complex
> mathematical equations, but you can also insert pictures and graphs
> alongside your notes.  Some people would suggest that the wide range of
> functionality that the pen provides is a sign of feature-bloat (you can
> even use it to play games like tic-tac-toe and MASH), but I think that
> it just shows how an elegant and simple design can produce such a
> versatile tool.  Unfortunately, I am not aware of any pen
> implementations that provide spell-check functionality.
>
> Of course, to use a pen to take notes, you'll need another tool to store
> the output of the pen.  For this, I would suggest a simple lab notebook
> of bound graph paper.

What a silly idea. :P

Seriously, I do take pencil and paper (no pen for me!) notes a lot,
too. I find, however, that my pencil and paper notes frequently get
lost and/or damaged. I always know exactly where my laptop notes are.

Jacob Fugal
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