Ben NanoNote - tiny linux device perfect for notetaking
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Ben NanoNote - tiny linux device perfect for notetaking
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Re: Ben NanoNote - tiny linux device perfect for notetaking
#2I'm sad I thought this was going to be something similar to the noteslate.
Re: Ben NanoNote - tiny linux device perfect for notetaking
#3I seriously considered buying one of these six months ago, but the lack of Wi-Fi ended up being a deal-breaker for me, unfortunately. It is possible to add Wi-Fi using a microSD chip[1], but then I wouldn't be able to expand beyond the 2GB of on board storage.
It still looks like a fantastic product though. I'm really looking forward to seeing a future Nanonote with Wi-Fi built-in.
Re: Ben NanoNote - tiny linux device perfect for notetaking
#4I seriously considered buying one of these six months ago, but the lack of Wi-Fi ended up being a deal-breaker for me, unfortunately. It is possible to add Wi-Fi using a microSD chip[1], but then I wouldn't be able to expand beyond the 2GB of on board storage. It still looks like a fantastic product though. I'm really looking forward to seeing a future Nanonote with Wi-Fi built-in. [1] http://en.qi-hardware.com/wiki/…
I'm exactly the same - this thing with WiFi in would've been much more successful. Even just an ethernet thing as standard would have helped.
I look forward to a v2, but haven't seen/heard of any developments.
Re: Ben NanoNote - tiny linux device perfect for notetaking
#5I used to own an Asus EEE PC 901, and while it is still one of my favorite gadgets of all time, I have to admit that small keyboards are absolutely terrible for taking notes.
The keyboard on this device looks to be about half the size of the EEE PC 901, so I don't think it would be very effective without a full size keyboard connected to it.
Re: Ben NanoNote - tiny linux device perfect for notetaking
#6I used to own an Asus EEE PC 901, and while it is still one of my favorite gadgets of all time, I have to admit that small keyboards are absolutely terrible for taking notes. The keyboard on this device looks to be about half the size of the EEE PC 901, so I don't think it would be very effective without a full size keyboard connected to it.
Agreed. The keyboard is about smartphone-size. At which point one has to ask: Why not just use a smartphone?
Re: Ben NanoNote - tiny linux device perfect for notetaking
#7I'd really like a similar device with a full sized keyboard. This certainly replaces a little pocket notebook, but personally I don't use pocket notebooks. I'd like something to replace a full-sized notebook: easy to type on, basically just good for text, sort of a portable digital typewriter.
Anyone know any good resources for larger screens? I'm curious if you can get 7" + screens with slightly better refresh rates than eInk, but not as power-hungry as a full-color backlit display. The perfect screen would be something like the TI-86, except 8 times as large. Does anyone make 1000-2000 character displays in a 7-14 inch form factor?
I feel like you ought to be able to make something like with 30-40 hours battery life (if not better) for around $200-$300.
Re: Ben NanoNote - tiny linux device perfect for notetaking
#8I'd really like a similar device with a full sized keyboard. This certainly replaces a little pocket notebook, but personally I don't use pocket notebooks. I'd like something to replace a full-sized notebook: easy to type on, basically just good for text, sort of a portable digital typewriter. Anyone know any good resources for larger screens? I'm curious if you can get 7" + screens with slightly better refresh rates…
Have you taken a look at the ASUS Transformer Prime? It's not quite what you're looking for, but it might do the job. The keyboard dock gives it a total of around 18 hours of battery life.
Re: Ben NanoNote - tiny linux device perfect for notetaking
#9I used to own an Asus EEE PC 901, and while it is still one of my favorite gadgets of all time, I have to admit that small keyboards are absolutely terrible for taking notes. The keyboard on this device looks to be about half the size of the EEE PC 901, so I don't think it would be very effective without a full size keyboard connected to it.
Agreed. The keyboard is about smartphone-size. At which point one has to ask: Why not just use a smartphone?
because this one is free as in freedom :)
Re: Ben NanoNote - tiny linux device perfect for notetaking
#10I'd really like a similar device with a full sized keyboard. This certainly replaces a little pocket notebook, but personally I don't use pocket notebooks. I'd like something to replace a full-sized notebook: easy to type on, basically just good for text, sort of a portable digital typewriter. Anyone know any good resources for larger screens? I'm curious if you can get 7" + screens with slightly better refresh rates…
The closest thing I can think of is a kindle with linux on it. You have a great product idea. Sort of like a netbook with an e-ink display.