do you take lots of notes? Whether you’re in school or have a job that requires you to write down a lot of ideas, you may choose to type notes on a laptop, but physically writing something down can help you remember it and learn more. Putting actual pen to paper also just feels good. However, having a digital backup is useful for organizing and studying on the go.
There are e-ink tablets, smart pens and notebooks made to store digital files of your handwritten notes or drawings. You can save files as PDFs, images, and Word documents, or transcribe them to a text file in Google Docs to make all your notes searchable. Some of these devices can also record, which is great for lectures and interviews. If your notes need an upgrade, we recommend giving this one a try. Be sure to check out our Best Dorm Essentials guide, as well as our Best Tablets, Best Laptop Backpacks, and Best Tote Bags.
Updated September 2023: We added the ReMarkable 2, Supernote A5