I'm looking for some experienced Android developers to assist me with a tablet note-taking app. I'm open-sourcing it under the Apache license, but probably will monetize it on the market.
The general idea is to be able to capture a lecture or meeting's audio, and put in text, graphic, and handwritten annotations. Then, when you are replaying the meeting or lecture, you visibly see a waveform of the audio with notes, images, etc. below, describing what is going on and providing more detail.
Notes will be grouped into sections. The app will be designed for API level 11 or higher.
Let me know if you're interested.
Fantastic! This is JUST the kind of app I'll be looking to use. Let me know and I'll gladly beta test for you and be a first day buyer. Good luck!
If you build just the handwriting portion and create a penultimate-like android version, I will buy
I've been working on a notes application since my partner got his xoom last weekend, better beat me to it
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I've been working on a notes application since my partner got his xoom last weekend, better beat me to it
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If you can't beat them join them?
+1 to buying it!
Sounds like a good idea for meetings too. Could you insert bookmarks for notes for the audio? So if you're browsing the notes you can jump to that section of audio?
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I've been working on a notes application since my partner got his xoom last weekend, better beat me to it
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Any ETA yet on your application?
czonin said:
Any ETA yet on your application?
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I had to stop as I don't have a xoom yet, I was working on it all last weekend. It will definitely start out as only a text based quick notes interface, then expand from there.
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Sounds like a good idea for meetings too. Could you insert bookmarks for notes for the audio? So if you're browsing the notes you can jump to that section of audio?
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That's the whole idea.
This would be a must have for any college xoom owner, +1 for buying the app
I'm having trouble seeing how this would be useful without an active digitizer and pen..
don't get me wrong, this could still be a very cool app and I hope you get it working
but I don't think I'll be straying from my windows tablet with onenote any time soon
if you got this working on the htc flyer on the other hand, we might have something I could use as my only note taking device for university.
I probably wouldn't buy the flyer anyway though. The xoom is just so much nicer
Edit: Before someone starts saying how I could just get a capacitive pen, you have no idea what you're missing until you've tried a wacom or n-trig pen(especially wacom). It's like night and day.
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This would be a must have for any college xoom owner, +1 for buying the app
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Yes. That would be me for the next 5-6 years, so absolutely yes.
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I'm having trouble seeing how this would be useful without an active digitizer and pen..
don't get me wrong, this could still be a very cool app and I hope you get it working
but I don't think I'll be straying from my windows tablet with onenote any time soon
if you got this working on the htc flyer on the other hand, we might have something I could use as my only note taking device for university.
I probably wouldn't buy the flyer anyway though. The xoom is just so much nicer
Edit: Before someone starts saying how I could just get a capacitive pen, you have no idea what you're missing until you've tried a wacom or n-trig pen(especially wacom). It's like night and day.
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My roommate has a wacom... I know i can't compete with quality of handwriting on most hardware, but I can make the software easier to use. The easier the software, the better the notes will tend to be, plus I really want the audio to provide a lot of power, with the handwritten, typed, and other inserted notes only supplementing the audio and making it searchable/disoverable.
well.. I look forward to seeing what you come up with =]
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I'm having trouble seeing how this would be useful without an active digitizer and pen..
don't get me wrong, this could still be a very cool app and I hope you get it working
but I don't think I'll be straying from my windows tablet with onenote any time soon
if you got this working on the htc flyer on the other hand, we might have something I could use as my only note taking device for university.
I probably wouldn't buy the flyer anyway though. The xoom is just so much nicer
Edit: Before someone starts saying how I could just get a capacitive pen, you have no idea what you're missing until you've tried a wacom or n-trig pen(especially wacom). It's like night and day.
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i have a capacitive stylus for my ipad and it works beautifully for taking handwritten notes. Penultimate & note taker HD are the best ones imo
I'll buy the first app that rivals Penultimate.
I just looked up penultimate on youtube
it's definitely not bad
but it still doesn't rival onenote
not by a long shot
and I was surprised at well capacitive pens were working for people
but again, it still doesn't really come close to an active digitizer
now, I'm sure this app will still be great
and I could definitely see people using it to quickly describe something to someone or maybe for a few quick notes at a meeting
but there's no way it's going to be able to be used for taking notes at university
I'll stick with my fujitsu tablet
but like I said, I do look forward to seeing what this app will be able to do
it will definitely have it's uses
I've been thinking about making a note taking app myself it would be good to collaborate!
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I've been "working on" a note taking app too I have drawn some designs for it and me and a few friends (all of us programmers, but no Android experience) are gonna try to get started on it.
Good luck!
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Hey everyone so i'm trying decide what tablet to get, I'd had my eyes set on the galaxy tab 10.1 until while reading reviews had this one pop up. At first upon reading the specs and seen quad core I quickly shifted to this device setting how there a minor 50 difference in price. Been kinda quick browsing the q and a and seen some discerning threads about issues people are having. As a overall do most of you highly recommend this tab or is it still to new and buggy? Any direction any of the users of this can give would be greatly appreciated as a$500 investment I wanna make sure i'm not going regret it in a week.
Thanks
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As long as you don't need GPS (and you don't get a dodgey one from the factory where the wifi doesn't work) I would recommend it over any other tablet atm.
I was also debating weather to get it because of its issues but I don't regret my purchase at all
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How do you plan on using the tablet?
Well I travel alot so movies, games, then for work, pdfs,, emails, Web browsing. Basically lap top replacement for on the road tired carrying bulky lap top around.
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Well I travel alot so movies, games, then for work, pdfs,, emails, Web browsing. Basically lap top replacement for on the road tired carrying bulky lap top around.
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Never used the gtab personally but my prime is great for all of the above. Really its great for anything I use it for, haven't found a need for GPS yet so it hasn't been an issue for me.
I get my prime a week ago and a can say only waau this thnig is so fast the display is perfect wifi works perfectly beter than on my htc hd2 but the gps isnt good the satelite fix takes to long if i fortunately get more then 3 satelites but i dont wont to use 10 inch screen for navigation so for me is prime the best portable device
Got mine yesterday and have gold one with no gps at all. Screen light bleed from the right hand side of screen and 2 dead pixels. Apart from that its great lol.
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Ah, the daily "should I buy" thread. It's amazing how many people use the internet but have no clue how to search.
Galaxy tab tab has outdated hardware n no expandable memory. Prime is a far better value and the specs blow the tabs away. Read the positive transformer thread in my signature and also check out a thread in general called List what works great on your prime.
Awesome guys thanks for your input.I'll give you thanks when I get on from my comp. Reading reviews on CNET is one thing but to here from people who are actually using it is very helpful. and to the one troll I didn't force you to read this so take your keyboard bad ass elsewhere.
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Also one other thing, been reading about allot of bricked tablets. from personal experience how difficult is this thing to root and flash? Like scale 1-10, 10 being hardest. I'm not asking for a how to as I know where to go for that. my gs2 was simple as hell and chances for brick was mainly user error like flashing wrong ROM. So just lil heads up on actually rooting experience would be helpful in sealing my decision for this monster tab.
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Also one other thing, been reading about allot of bricked tablets. from personal experience how difficult is this thing to root and flash? Like scale 1-10, 10 being hardest. I'm not asking for a how to as I know where to go for that. my gs2 was simple as hell and chances for brick was mainly user error like flashing wrong ROM. So just lil heads up on actually rooting experience would be helpful in sealing my decision for this monster tab.
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rooting is so simple. viperMOD PrimeTime, is the easiest way to root its a one click root. so far i have used it probably 10 times.... the ota updates cancel out your root
Also i'm curious, seems to me that the GPS issue wouldn't really be much of one. For one like other guy mentioned who needs a 10 in GPS, also since these aren't carrier specific they use wifi. So you have to tether your phone wifi to the tablet..be easier just using your phone GPS from the beginning even if GPS did work properly....
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Agreed. But...
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I get my prime a week ago and a can say only waau this thnig is so fast the display is perfect wifi works perfectly beter than on my htc hd2 but the gps isnt good the satelite fix takes to long if i fortunately get more then 3 satelites but i dont wont to use 10 inch screen for navigation so for me is prime the best portable device
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Agreed that navigation is pointless on a device like this, but what about apps that use your location like facebook check ins, geotagging photos, foursquare, viber(sends location in messages), google+, etc.
Are there any problems with apps like these?
For me getting a gps fix for apps that need it (not navigation) is important.
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Agreed that navigation is pointless on a device like this, but what about apps that use your location like facebook check ins, geotagging photos, foursquare, viber(sends location in messages), google+, etc.
Are there any problems with apps like these?
For me getting a gps fix for apps that need it (not navigation) is important.
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Your device locates you based on the IP address location. This is not a specific location as it only points to a nearby ISP server.
I think from what I've heard, GPS works fine with the ICS update.
There's nothing wrong with the guy trying to find as much info as he possibly can before making a major purchase like this. For some people tossing 500+ on a gadget s a major purchase, and they like to be sure about it.
I'm the same way, I'm a college student and I never buy anything expensive without a lot of research.
Anyways... This thing rocks.
Yes there are some issues, but what device doesn't have them? nothing is perfect.
Asus may not have the best customer support, but they will take care of you if you get a bad unit with the major issues you've seen people post about on the forum.
Also remember - people always post about problems, not about how well their device is working.
I just got mine 3 days ago and I am in love with it. I haven't touched my laptop once, and I am strongly considering selling it. This little device can pretty much do everything a laptop can with the dock.
And now that we can unlock the Primes, the sky is the limit with what the devs will come up with as far as custom roms, kernels, and modifications.
If you plan on buying it, I highly recommend the dock, it adds so much more functionality to it, plus the extra battery life is amazing.
Otherwise, you wont regret it, this is truly an awesome tablet, and blows everything else on the market out of the water right now.
I bought mine a week ago and love it, if you have best buy near by, they usally have the TF101 and TF201 side by side, play on both of them, the answer will be obvious in about 2 minute... G_tab have the same processor as TF101 I think...
Thank you guys! I was thinking about getting one, but the problem is, I live in Brazil, and the Prime is not for sale here yet (only in black market, but they cost 4 times the US price). As I don't use GPS much, guess I'll grab one.
But searching on line I found there are few stores selling it, makes me wonder why...
Microcenter would be a nice place to buy, US$ 50 less than in bestbuy.
This is a really nice project and works great with the Scribe Pen. Found it while browsing net.
Http://www.projectpapyrus.com
Check it out.
looks good, will try it.
another very good app is lecture notes, if that's what your looking for.
Yup used it as well.. just found another nice app so thought of sharing it. Liked the pen guestures in this. Makes quick note taking faster.
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I like it better than Quill....
you should also try LectureNotes!
really good one! maybe the best!
I thought I should add my cents here.
I used my Jetstream all of Fall 2012 semester for class. And I used papyrus for all 12 of my graduate credit hours. Amazing app.
I submitted my final reflections in one course via papyrus thanks to its syncing function with dropbox. I plan to use it again this semester which just began today for me. This app is one reason why this tablet hasn't yet died off for me personally.
Thanks papyrus devs.
Only thing I would like to see is an option to completely disable touch as I end up moving the screen around with my hand (maybe because I'm a lefty?) I feel like I can't fully rest my hand on the screen like I want to because of this. And one other thing which may fix the first problem- I would like to see a paper size option that is exactly the size of the jetstream screen. I like pages that I can look at one at a time- not scroll around on.
They do accept requests for new features. Check out http://papyrus.uservoice.com/forums/177239-general/filters/top
They are working on things like jumping pages in a particular note, insertion if images, etc. You can vote for your requested feature.
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Hey Guys
I just wanted to hear your thoughts on what you hope to put onto your home screens when Chameleon does get released in August?
I've donated to the good cause and here is hoping it's going to look as good as some of those prototype video's I've seen, wow!
what do you think would be the most useful to put on each screen?
I personally would like to dedicate a screen to a terminal ssh widget (like airterm or better terminal emulator), ezpdf/picture viewer widget for diagrams, world clock, calculator, and perhaps email on one screen.
For the fun stuff on other screens: Browser, stickit, Pulse, tapatalk/xda, netflix, wikipedia, playerpro, whatsapp, Fb, G+. Solid explorer, youtube and alot more!
Im looking forward to this new development into the android tablet UI, there will be alot of interesting developement into intergrating/optimising current and new widgets for Chameleon. Ultimately it saves the hassle of constantly switching or opening new applications all the time, it will be there right at your finger tips and I have a good feeling that it should be on overal great experience.
I'm just hoping I didn't waste $10 and that it is actually released.
I'm pretty sure it will make it, $35000/50000 and 19 days to go. To think they got that much in about 11 days + they would probably extend it if it gets close to 50k
it will be released even if the budget is not met.
if the budget is met it just means it gets released earlier.
I backed the kickstarter for the Chameleon but I am not even sure if I will end up using it. It certainly seems interesting and the demo looked nice but my needs don't change with the time of day, at least not as far as my tablet is concerned.
Doesn't matter though, I enjoy supporting innovative ideas and it only cost $10. I spend less than that in lunch every day
Once it comes out, I'm gonna ask /g/ to set it up, they always have great theme ideas.
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I'm just hoping I didn't waste $10 and that it is actually released.
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Your pledge won't be charged until they meet the $50,000 and until the deadline. Hence, pledge.
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Hi all!
Been happy with my Android workphone for two and a half years now. But my ol' Desire is getting a bit tired and out of date. So I will get a new device soon.
But new corporate policy is that we only run iPhones as workphones. So my next will probably be an iPhone 5.
I know it´s a mighty fine handset I'll be getting but this ol' dog is a kind of a droidy dog. I´m clearly beeing thrown a bit outside my comfort zone here.
So I´ll gladly take any advice on how to handle the green abstinence, tips 'n tricks about managin' stuff in iOS and maybe the odd "hang in there".
Try to jailbreak it for one, sure it won't be exactly like android but it will be close enough and there are some pretty cool stuff you can do when you jailbreak your iphone. My friend was able to have an up and down scroll-able screen for his apps (kinda like the app drawer for gingerbread), as well as adding actual widgets.
Quit your job und change to a company which uses androids
Get the goophone i5 =P
Get a Goophone i5. But seriously why are they forcing the iPhone on you. I would try to convince them that it will slow your productivity since its slower to write emails/texts on because it doesn't have swype. I guess companies use iOS because its easier for new users and iOS never changes.
Completely wron section. All iphone decusions should use the sister site
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Poor you.
Kill the one who came up with that idea!
Quit your job.
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You can't survive, there is no life after android.
The little green monster that ate all my free time told me so.
My brother's iPhone 5 arrived in the mail today, and it's a very impressive device. You'll be fine.
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I deal with it by having an android tablet. My company iPhone is good to make calls, text, email, and web browse. Past that it is largely useless. I save $100/ month by not having the phone bill. It sucks but it is worth it.
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I deal with it by having an android tablet. My company iPhone is good to make calls, text, email, and web browse. Past that it is largely useless. I save $100/ month by not having the phone bill. It sucks but it is worth it.
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For the people who likes to custom and improves better features in the devices, Iphone is not a good idea, but sometimes we need to accept... And maybe by a Galaxy S3 and enjoy both :good:
Vini
Objectivly speaking now, i think iphone might be morw than suited for work related stuff.
It will run the required apps, it will run them smoothly, and generally bug free (less bugs than a full on modified rom for android most likely) . What would you really be using it for? Work email, work calls, work texts.
You can always have a personal android phone for leisure, tinkering and gratifying personalization. The iphone will do what it can, and do it good. The android will do what you want.
Ever had a sex change? yeah thats pretty much the contrast here
Leave the job. The company is doomed anyway.
Get an android anyway. A policy like that sounds like you work at the apple store.
Put a case on it, and once in a while ask it questions to act like you have siri.
You can pull the wool over a sheep's eyes.
They can't tell you have an android because it functions like iphones, maps, web, txt, and call.
Also, are you paying for it or they are?
If you're paying get android.
If they pay. Well, ..... Nice knowing you.
Cut off every part of ur body that touches it
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Get an android anyway. A policy like that sounds like you work at the apple store.
Put a case on it, and once in a while ask it questions to act like you have siri.
You can pull the wool over a sheep's eyes.
They can't tell you have an android because it functions like iphones, maps, web, txt, and call.
Also, are you paying for it or they are?
If you're paying get android.
If they pay. Well, ..... Nice knowing you.
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Except... that we all know ios.6 maps suck horribly
Because he's the hero Gotham deserves, but not the one it needs right now. So, we'll hunt him, because he can take it. Because he's not our hero. He's a silent guardian. A watchful protector. A Dark Knight.
Does anyone have an idea of how many AW watches have been sold so far for Samsung and LG?
The AW app still only has 50-100k downloads in the Play store and I know plenty of people are waiting for future watches etc but, I'm really concerned they won't be a success as I'm really enjoying mine.
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Does anyone have an idea of how many AW watches have been sold so far for Samsung and LG?
The AW app still only has 50-100k downloads in the Play store and I know plenty of people are waiting for future watches etc but, I'm really concerned they won't be a success as I'm really enjoying mine.
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I enjoy my watch too. Unfortunately it seems like all the reviews that I have read about the watches are negative. The two biggest things that bug me are the complaints on battery life and how "useless it is." Why is it such a big deal to charge your watch every night when you charge your phone every night. When you sit in an office you probably have your phone on your desk and it is easy to check it. I am an electrician apprentice and i love being able to look at my watch for the information rather then pulling out my phone. When I am sitting in school I don't use it as much. I use it for navigation when I am driving to a new job site and don't know where it is. If something is on my mind then I can just tell it to remind me later. I have also seen a few videos of people controlling lights in their house. I am interested in learning how to do that or using it as my key to get into my house. Smart phones can already be used as a key so it is only a matter of time for the watch? I love it and i love the potential that it has.
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I enjoy my watch too. Unfortunately it seems like all the reviews that I have read about the watches are negative. The two biggest things that bug me are the complaints on battery life and how "useless it is." Why is it such a big deal to charge your watch every night when you charge your phone every night. When you sit in an office you probably have your phone on your desk and it is easy to check it. I am an electrician apprentice and i love being able to look at my watch for the information rather then pulling out my phone. When I am sitting in school I don't use it as much. I use it for navigation when I am driving to a new job site and don't know where it is. If something is on my mind then I can just tell it to remind me later. I have also seen a few videos of people controlling lights in their house. I am interested in learning how to do that or using it as my key to get into my house. Smart phones can already be used as a key so it is only a matter of time for the watch? I love it and i love the potential that it has.
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I wouldn't mind a bit of automation myself. For now it's mainly walking navigation, music, and sending quick messages for me.
I hope more people buy into it before Google lose interest in supporting them. My thinking is that when Apple bring theirs out people will become more aware of smart watches and that's when AW interest might pick up. I've noticed the app development has been much better than when Pebble was released so that's a good sign.
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I have also seen a few videos of people controlling lights in their house. I am interested in learning how to do that or using it as my key to get into my house. Smart phones can already be used as a key so it is only a matter of time for the watch? I love it and i love the potential that it has.
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A great app to control your house is IFTTT. For lights you can use it with Philips Hue or Belkin WeMo. For locks you can integrate it with SmartThings. Once its setup you can open the app on your watch and swipe through the different triggers.
I got mine Saturday from best buy...when I first asked her she said they hadn't got any in yet...turns out they had two. Many folks are still waiting to get their device.
I think it's a bit early to be worried about the platform being abandoned.
Google has already said when L comes out they will be providing much more API access.
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I got mine Saturday from best buy...when I first asked her she said they hadn't got any in yet...turns out they had two. Many folks are still waiting to get their device.
I think it's a bit early to be worried about the platform being abandoned.
Google has already said when L comes out they will be providing much more API access.
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I can't wait till that happens. I'm eager to see where they take it