Ask HN: What would you choose today as your note taking device and app • Hacker News Board

Re: Ask HN: What would you choose today as your note taking device and app

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Post by elamje » Sat, Jul 17, 2021, 1:43 AM UTC

elamje wrote: post #29

pketh wrote: post #5

I don't mean to self-promote, but I built my own perfect note taking app by mistake. No slow modes, or toolbars – just click anywhere and start typing, then drag to move or connect thoughts/cards together (It's called kinopio and you can use it with signing up, https://kinopio.club )

This is amazing. I was really impressed by your photo collection space you blogged about ( https://kinopio.club/-inspiration--PvOMf-lSAIAC9INOu8_Ex ) Mind sharing what tech you’re using?

For those interested, I found this blog post explaining the tech stack and engineering of the app: https://pketh.org/how-kinopio-is-made.html

Re: Ask HN: What would you choose today as your note taking device and app

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Post by tudelo » Sat, Jul 17, 2021, 2:26 AM UTC

exabrial wrote: post #21

For purely note taking, Remarkable 2 can't be beat. The problem is everyone wants that and the kitchen sink in a single device. If you want a multiple purpose device that _can_ take notes, an iPad is likely the best choice.

For me, just writing things down is amazingly helpful. I don't even have a workflow set up very well on it yet, just got mine a few weeks ago. Its really pretty damn good. Is it worth the money? probably not. That said, I don't regret getting one at all.

Like, how often do I ever reference my school notes... rarely. But the act of synthesizing and writing something down physically just feels sort of like a memory hack.

Re: Ask HN: What would you choose today as your note taking device and app

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Post by hobabaObama » Sat, Jul 17, 2021, 3:22 AM UTC

Everytime this question is asked, it leaves me more confused than before.

Finally I just settled for RemNote.

My answer is, just try out the alternatives out there and choose what suits you. There is no ONE alternative that fits everyone's requirements.

Re: Ask HN: What would you choose today as your note taking device and app

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Post by voidspacexyz » Sat, Jul 17, 2021, 3:27 AM UTC

I have been using Joplin + WebDAV.

Multi device, conflict resolution

Another good tool is ZimWiki but the limitations of desktop only applies .

But to me cross device Joplin works brilliantly.

Re: Ask HN: What would you choose today as your note taking device and app

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Post by cl42 » Sat, Jul 17, 2021, 4:34 AM UTC

I made my own. I like markdown a lot, and also want to have full control over all of my notes... Most importantly, I want to track my ideas with tags, and also have the ability to cluster text semantically.

... so I built my own tool. I call it NonConOS (non-consensus operating system)[1]. I haven't opened it up to other people yet but if you want to give it a shot, I'm always happy to let others try it. The idea is: use markdown but enable tags as well! Simple.

[1] https://nonconos.com/

Re: Ask HN: What would you choose today as your note taking device and app

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Post by akg_67 » Sat, Jul 17, 2021, 4:57 AM UTC

Apple iPad, Apple Pencil, and Notability App.

A paper notebook, mechanical pencil, and eraser.

A large whiteboard sheet pinned to wall, colored markers, and whiteboard eraser.

Each has it's own use case. There is no one tool that applies in every situation.

Re: Ask HN: What would you choose today as your note taking device and app

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Post by ssss11 » Sat, Jul 17, 2021, 5:57 AM UTC

My simple answer because I have a synology NAS is the synology note app with my iPhone and desktop web app.

The app works well, works offline with sync, secure notes, hierarchical notes in folders…

Very good solution if you already have synology.

Re: Ask HN: What would you choose today as your note taking device and app

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Post by seized » Sat, Jul 17, 2021, 6:51 AM UTC

ObsidianMD on any/all devices, Syncthing to sync it.

Re: Ask HN: What would you choose today as your note taking device and app

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Post by Royi » Sat, Jul 17, 2021, 6:59 AM UTC

cl42 wrote: post #35

I made my own. I like markdown a lot, and also want to have full control over all of my notes... Most importantly, I want to track my ideas with tags, and also have the ability to cluster text semantically. ... so I built my own tool. I call it NonConOS (non-consensus operating system)[1]. I haven't opened it up to other people yet but if you want to give it a shot, I'm always happy to let others try it. The idea is:…

Is there a way to download?

Re: Ask HN: What would you choose today as your note taking device and app

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Post by danmaz74 » Sat, Jul 17, 2021, 7:16 AM UTC

I prefer by far taking handwritten notes, because of how easily I can add structure, arrows, and diagrams when I need. My problem with pen and paper is managing older/long running notes, as it's difficult to keep the organised. I recently got a boox note air and for now I find it great - I can have everything in just one device, organised in folders and subfolders, and I can much more easily reorganise things with copy and paste.

My only doubt for now is if it will pass the test of time.