Evernote: more than an online notebook - my digital brain
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I have tried many different online notebooks: Google Notebook, reQall, Pogonotes, Springpad, to name a few. However, I always get back to Evernote and realized I can live without it.Why? I believe the main benefit I see is the very smooth integration between platforms. Evernote uses very well the usage of client software combined with online storage and a smooth sync.
I use a PC at work, a Mac at home, and an iPod touch when I'm far from my machines. I have Evernote installed everywhere, and the experience is always a pleaseant one. This doesn't mean you have to install a software: they also offer a web and a mobile version (if your are a Linux user or doesn't have an iPhone).The great thing about Evernote is that you can dump whatever you want there for later access: a shopping list, passwords, an image from the web, a voice note, or pictures taken from the iPhone. Here are some ideas listed on their site:- Tasks and to-dos
- Notes and research
- Web pages
- Whiteboards
- Business cards
- Scribbles
- Snapshots
- Wine labels
- Even Twitter messages
Another great feature is the ability to search for texts inside images, using text recognition tehnology. Remember that sketch you drew on the restaurat's napkin? Photograph it and create a note from it.
Evernote is free if you are fine with 40 Mb of storage (~20 K text notes). If you chose the pro version (USD $4.99 per month), you get 500 Mb, stronger security and the ability to store and sync any type of file.Try Evernote here.
P.S.: At this moment, I'm writing this post on the iPod Touch and later I'll get it on the computer.