I'm getting a prime tomorrow and was wondering if it comes preloaded with handwriting software. If not, what are good options on the market?
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Supernote that comes on it works pretty well but quill is on sell in the play store for. 49 cents right now
LectureNotes is a fantastic handwriting / note taking app. Lots of features, and the developer is very active in fine-tuning the app based on user feedback.
Other good handwriting apps worth checking out are Antipaper Notes and Writepad Stylus. I recommend trying several to see which best meets your needs and style.
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Hello, I just purchased my Transformer and I must say that it is a very nice tablet. I have been looking for an application that will allow me to take handwritten notes, using a stylus, and convert them to text. I found plenty of apps that are out there for handwritten notes, but I can not seem to locate one that converts to text. Has anyone come accross an app like that.
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Hello, I just purchased my Transformer and I must say that it is a very nice tablet. I have been looking for an application that will allow me to take handwritten notes, using a stylus, and convert them to text. I found plenty of apps that are out there for handwritten notes, but I can not seem to locate one that converts to text. Has anyone come accross an app like that.
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Well, I just red an article about the aPen which is like the Litescribe or whatever, but it converts written text on any surface (regular pad of paper, etc) and transmits it to an Android device...but...its $139 and I know as a psychologist (psycdoc) you are not rolling in dough (as a fellow psychologist, I know our pay sucks). But...that's its entry price. Perhaps in a month or so there will be a sale. I would buy it if it drops to $99. Another option would be to see if you can get one of those fine-tip HTC pens and rip the app off a Flyer? Slightly less expensive, but then you could write directly on the screen.
Otherwise, that's the only options I know of. It's just those fat-bottomed pens really kind of suck for notes and I don't know of any programs that convert them to text as you write...which would be nice. Saw something like that on a Microsoft tablet (like the old tablets with the keyboard the flips under) but that was about it.
Evernote allows you to search hadndwritten notes. It does an OCR on their server and keeps a text version of the note somewhere - it doesn't make the text version accessible - but as I said - it is searchable. Evernote has a client for virtually all platforms and data are seemlessly synced across all devices
I gave up trying to convert handwritten notes on my EeePad because the accuracy of capture seems too low (the only one that I think would be worth it would be the Bamboo pen & s/w from Wacom - iPad only).
I now have a stylus for $10 that I use with the SlideIT keyboard to enter notes into Evernote - I know it isn't proper writing, but I can enter text very quickly, accurately & without having to type, so it works in meetings. Not expensive to try as an option.
If Wacom ever get some Android s/w going I will have a go at that.
I would suggest that anyone looking to do a lot of note taking on their tablet to return the Transformer and get the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet instead. I say this because the Lenovo has an actual pen digitizer and included stylus, and it includes an app called MyScript Notes Mobile which is designed specifically for note taking and handwriting recognition. You're never going to get accurate tracking for handwriting on a device like the Transformer where the screen is capacitive touch only.
Or you can go for the htc flyer. it's out for a while now.
I tried it in the store and really liked it but the screen was to small for me.
You can also use Myscript notes mobile
from: http://www.visionobjects.com/en/myscript/personal-notes-and-forms-management-applications/myscript-notes-mobile/description/
This is an app exclusive for the lenovo ideapad.
Real shame that this is an OEM product only, it would be great to at least try it out.
There is an app that converts handwriting into typed text, it does take a little getting used to and does produce acceptable results.
The app is called Writepad, search for it on the market, price is a little high though.
Don't get it confused with Writepad Stylus though, that is a completely different app that allows you to take handwritten notes like on a note pad but does not convert the text.
Objective:....
#1 :Handwritten Notes Application for Honeycomb Tablets
The scenario ....
Practical use in a class/lecture session for taking notes.
Minimum requirements: ...
1. Speed - Must operate at same speed as traditional pen/paper.
2. versatility - Must support diagrams , formula and general scribbling/writing.
3. Must operate as an absolute replacement for traditional (paper-based) notebooks.
The contestants ......
AntiPaper Notes HD
Writepad Stylus
Pen Supremacy for Tablets
Tabnotes
Handrite
Genial Writing
Any other worthy app not included in the list above
Recommended hardware.....
Galaxy Tab 10.1
I have tried both antipaper and handrite. Both for me are to slow. Try to write ( even went and got a stylus) but can not keep up. Words come out half written. I really want one that works for my shop but will try others.
I've used antipaper, handrite, and genial writing. Antipaper is the most accurate of the three, but also the laggiest one. Not much to choose among these three. Genial writing probably has the nicest interface, but that is just personal preference. I will try some of the other ones and post my impression.
For pdf annotations, I like Foxit the best. Repligo and Mantano are also good, but Foxit is smoother (and it's free!)
Do any of the office suits let you annotate on documents?
I've tried them all - but non of them satisfy my needs fully, at least not yet.
The best of the bunch for me is AntiPaper Notes HD and TabNotes.
AntiPaper: A couple of its shortcomings will be improved in the Pro version, which is not released yet. The zoom function for writing combined with the flexibility in highliting and ability to draw makes this a clear winner for me! BUT! What I need for this to be my go-to app in the classroom:
- Landscape - I need this with my book cover
- .pdf export - I can only get an output as a picture
- Other colors as background (think this is included in Pro-version)
- Resize zoom-function (also included in upcoming version)
- a bit faster - it recognizes almost everything, but with a delay
TabNotes is my go-to app at the moment. As I am writing this, I am purchasing full version, as I have not used this app for more than 15 minutes. It seems more responsive and faster than AntiPaper, with more options, and the same level of flexibility - wrist detection is non-existing though, as well as I have not found any option for exporting as .pdf.
WritePad stylus is not nearly precise enough, and without a zoom-write-function as AntiPaper, I have to take BIG notes, which is not really usable when it is exported as a .pdf file. Otherwise, with landscape, background colors, .pdf export etc. gives it some advantages over the other apps.
PenSupremacy was just dissapointing overall. Handrite and Genial is probably good enough for the interface they deliver - it is no good for me, I want more flexibility, as i draw tables, figures etc. for economic courses.
EDIT: After purchasing Tabnotes, I get the possibility of pdf-files!
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I just tried Skitch, which is now integrated in Evernote. I'd say it's the best so far, with almost no lag in writing (not to mention the integration with Evernote )
There appear to be performance issues with the Galaxy Tab 10.1.
I've tried Handrite extensively on the Galaxy S2 phone in order to compare against the Galaxy Tab 10.1.
The performance on the phone seems far better than on the tab.
There appears to be some performance improvement in the XXKI1 firmware version.
Not much... but noticeable.
I have still not been able to find a true notebook replacement app in combination with the galaxy tab. 10.1
I've been struggling with finding a good note-taking app for the NT. Mind you the best ones out there (like Quill; queue: envy) are only compatible for Honeycomb or ICS. So until CM9 is complete, I'm stuck looking for something compatible with Gingerbread.
One is dealing with the palm recognition that glitches out the stylus' path in the app. This, I've "solved" this by placing a cloth beneath my hand while writing with a stylus.
The remaining problem is an app that can keep up. Sketchbook Mobile and Drawing Pad actually are the most accurate that I've tried, but they're slow and laggy and not meant for note taking. I've tried FreeNote, Note Plus, and Note Everything to find that they struggle to capture script-like handwriting accurately.
Does anyone have any ideas? Suggestions? If not, I'm suck carrying a pad of paper to class until CM9 is complete.
I use Evernote and Springpad those are the best, primarily because they can sync your notes to all your devices, so you never lose them .
~ Veronica
Try Evernote Skitch. May not be the perfect app you're looking for, but I use it to jot down notes.
Or Evernote + Swype.
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I use Evernote and Springpad those are the best, primarily because they can sync your notes to all your devices, so you never lose them .
~ Veronica
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Try Evernote Skitch. May not be the perfect app you're looking for, but I use it to jot down notes.
Or Evernote + Swype.
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Both of these are great suggestions, I use evernote for school and work
Hi,
on the Note 1 there was, for example, Touchnote with which I could write postcards. The speciality was that I could use the pen to really create handwritten postcards. Unfortunately this app does not support the pen on the Note 2.
Are you aware of any alternatives that support handwritten postcards? For me this was a really great feature that made the pen very useful to me.
Best wishes,
oC
Hi guys,
as the pen works really phenomenal on our Tablet and My S7+ is like made for drwaing, I wanted to ask which app you use for that?
The already installed Samsung apps are not what I'm really looking for.
On the Computer I use Paintshop Pro to paint and to work on Fotos.
Which one would be best to get the features from PaintShop Pro?
If it is freeware, I would be even more happy
I would recommend SketchBook 100%. Im using it myself and its full of features every artist needs.
SketchBook
Sketchbook was what I found so far.
Fits most of what I need. Just wanted to know if there is something even better.
I mostly want to work on existing Fotos and there are not so many filters and things for that.
I've tried most now and the best I've come across is infinite painter. It has a minimalistic ui but this is deceiving, spend some time with it and you'll find that it's very capable.
I've used Sketchbook for years. It's excellent, but they seem to have stopped updating it since it went 100%
I also use Infinite Painter, it has some really good brushes and the grids/guides are amazing. It's had a major update on iOS and the new features are headed to Android soon.
I've also tried out Clip Studio Pain at the TAB S7+ comes with a free trial. It is amazing, but I don't like the subscription pricing.
If you want to see my drawings, check out @sketchUK on instagram - I usually include the app name in the description, so you can see what I've used.
Infinite Painter FTW
It's as close to a Photoshop android app as I've been able to find.
You might want to check out Krita. It's an open source app designed for desktop, but ported to Android.
With this screen, it should work out well. My device isn't here yet, but the app is free.
ETA: YouTube video link:
Infinite Painter is Crapware - Spyware - Malware
Tried Infinite Painter after reading here. First of all I got alarm about two trackers. After starting message appears that the app does not run without play services.
So far so good.
Tried to uninstall the app to find out that it was not possible to uninstall.
I had to do a factory reset to get the app off my tablet.
The device is new and untouched, I should not have to use adb tool to actually get rid of this crapware.
Keep your fingers off this app
I seem to always find myself back using Medibang paint. it's for the most part free and easy to navigate and use also with a whole online community and database of online tools and downloads. Cloud saving. Frequent updates.
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Hi guys,
as the pen works really phenomenal on our Tablet and My S7+ is like made for drwaing, I wanted to ask which app you use for that?
The already installed Samsung apps are not what I'm really looking for.
On the Computer I use Paintshop Pro to paint and to work on Fotos.
Which one would be best to get the features from PaintShop Pro?
If it is freeware, I would be even more happy
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Krita
Krita
Krita is a professional FREE and open source painting program. It is made by artists that want to see affordable art tools for everyone.
krita.org
..and to see just how capable it is, always go to the user manual; that's where the real story is told.
Welcome to the Krita 5.0 Manual!
docs.krita.org
Not sure about S-pen compatibility, though...
EDIT: I did a search of this thread for 'krita', saw no results, made this post, then saw that it was already mentioned by @undrwater
TiTiB said:
Not sure about S-pen compatibility, though
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From here:
The developers of the editing program have converted the full version of Desktop 4.29 to Android environment. This implies that the interface is not 100% suitable for touch control, but works great on tablets with a stylus, as is the case with the Samsung Galaxy Tab. We tested Krita on a Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite and the feeling was very positive: the app not only allows editing of images and lines, it is also very well suited for use with the S Pen. It even detects different pressure levels for drawing.
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Krita is working really well with S Pen.
You can also deactivate touch input for any painting and then your palm will not "paint" while using the S Pen.
Also the pressure is really nicely configurable within Krita.
Can fully recommend this app, thanks for mentioning it here - as I didn't know it before
I'm also looking for a good drawing app right now. I want to try it and learn how to draw in the application. This will make my work easier and faster. For now, I only draw on paper and improve my skills. The drawing ideas on partnersinfire.com help me with this. However, I understand that now is the time that I need to learn to be friends with technology. There are many areas where all artists work in applications, and I understand this. So if anyone can recommend a good app, I'll be grateful.
I’m using a samsung galaxy tab s7+ (12,4 inches),and you can use clip paint studio painting app on it, which you can synchronise with your pc/mac. The stylus is great and drawing experience is excellent.
Here is an article that should help you choose a android drawing app: https://pctechtest.com/20-best-digital-art-drawing-software