- a program whose name makes it clear that here you can start writing your own notes. Due to the fact that the interface of the application is quite convenient, you can get the maximum opportunities for using it. Never before has it been so easy and most importantly convenient. That is why the application began to gain popularity among users.
The program will give you a unique chance to write everything in bright fonts and colors. Not a single thought will be missed if you write down notes in this program. Feel free to start downloading it right now. The program is fully translated into Russian, which allows you to get a unique opportunity to customize. You won't get confused by its interface and features.
A huge number of users liked the idea of writing on a mobile device. If something needs to be erased, then you can safely use the delete. Also, after you draw your drawing or note, you will be able to save it. So the program is really high quality and gives you incredible benefits in your work.
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Choosing a notebook for android devices: results of consideration of 9 applications
Vladimir Osadchy 04/05/2015 15:00 Page: 1 of 2| | print version | | archive
- Page 1: Introduction, multifunctional notepads
- Page 2: Simple notebooks for simple tasks, hoping for the best, conclusion
Introduction
We will summarize the review for devices running the Android OS. Oddly enough, but applications so simple at first glance not only differ from each other, but also have a number of functions that full-fledged ones will envy.
Here is a list of them in alphabetical order:
- Notepad (Dmitry Korotkov);
- Notepad (PowerAPP);
- Notes (Jacob Ras) ;
- Notes (Yuli) ;
- Just Notes (Moregas);
- ColorNote (Notes) ;
- Fastnote (IGOR) ;
- Notepad (chronos) ;
- Noties (Dimitry Ivanov) .
It would be logical to divide this nine into three categories, in each of which we will identify our leader. So, the first one will be devoted to multifunctional notepads, that is, allowing you to work with notes, as they say, in full force. It will include ColorNote, Notes (Jacob Ras), Notepad (PowerAPP), and Notes (Yuli).
The second category includes simple notepads for simple tasks, that is, lightweight programs whose main task is to help the user quickly and easily make notes in a notebook. These are Fastnote, Just Notes (Moregas) and Noties.
The third will include those solutions that you can pay attention to, but no more, that is, unfinished applications that can possibly grow to very good ones. You should not forget about them, just as you should not put an end to them. In the end, I myself am just a user (only an inquisitive one), which means I can be wrong, so we will call the last category “Hopefully for the best”. It will include Notepad (khronos) and Dmitry Korotkov's Notepad. So let's get started.
Multifunctional notepads
Simple does not mean primitive, as the notebooks discussed below convincingly prove. In some cases, they even outperform organizers, because they can encrypt a record, which, you see, sometimes helps a lot. But such applications are inexcusable large appetite in terms of RAM, as well as the complexity of configuration and management.
Notepad should be able to quickly create an entry, edit it if necessary, send it to the right person and supplement it with a good example. In this case, everything should be done literally on the go. Well, let's try to find such an application.
Definitely, ColorNote is one of the best notepads for quick notes. There is synchronization with Google, reminders, lists and simple notes, the ability to send notes via messages and backups.
Not without restricting access using a master password and online synchronization. Add to this absolute stability, low RAM consumption and a free license.
Finding fault with this "comrade" is quite difficult. RAM consumption is normal - only 38 MB. At the same time, the application does not climb anywhere, does not impose any obligations and does not ask you to buy anything. The only thing ColorNote insists on is a master password, but such a requirement is by no means superfluous.
Now about the main thing - about how quickly the application can create a note. And there are no complaints here, just as there is no superfluous in the settings, which are presented briefly and to the point. You can get used to the program in five minutes.
With a flick of the wrist, 1.5 MB of the distribution kit turns into 8 MB of occupied disk space and more than 100 MB of RAM consumption. Yes, there are advantages - in front of you is a full range of multimedia notes, a customizable interface and text notes a-la Reader. However, the program did not justify our hopes.
Notepad should be light and invisible in the system, but how often do we use photo notes? Or we slander a note in a voice recorder? Yes, there are professions that need it like air, but for most users, such an application, sorry, will be garbage.
For everyone else who has flagship devices with two or more gigabytes of RAM, as well as four or eight-core processors, of course, you can play around. For example, PowerAPP would be very useful at MWC 2015 or at another similar event, especially since it is free, and it uses the entire multimedia potential of the device to work.
Quick notepad- a simple and functional application for recording the necessary information in the form of notes. Perfect for instant recording, so as not to forget or lose important things. The notebook is made in the most minimalistic style, without unnecessary and unnecessary gadgets. Quick notepad is also a handy day-to-day notepad designed specifically to quickly type short messages for future reference and relevant information. In terms of functionality and appearance, the project is very similar to a regular Windows notepad.
Among the extensive list of such applications, this notepad stands out for its ease of use, which current users love so much. The project is fully created to fulfill its main functions - to serve in a practical and understandable format. notebook. In the project, all new markups will be stored in an unnamed directory, and they will be available when the application is enabled. When a user has accumulated a lot of notes, they can be cataloged, for example, you can create a section for the necessary links or, for the most urgent notes. In the application options, you can customize the font size, position the cursor in the notepad, manually select a place to drop notes, and you can also set a password that will be enabled during the encryption operation on the flash card.
The main features of the Quick Notebook project:
- Intuitive and clear software interface - there are no unnecessary details in the notebook, and it is also not overloaded with incomprehensible control settings.
- Fully adjustable appearance - it will be possible to change the size of typed letters, the background and other available options.
- The program can create and save files in TXT format, which makes it possible to view and modify them directly on your smartphone.
- Miniature size and low consumption of energy resources.
- The program is adjusted to any display resolution.
- Great speed of operation.
In the life of every person there have been situations when you urgently need to write down important information, and a piece of paper and ballpoint pen was not at hand.
A modern person now generally rarely carries a notepad with him, but in his pocket there is a phone with many programs and applications. To important information was not forgotten, the developers operating system android invented a useful program - a notepad for an android smartphone.
This device will help you to always be aware of events and enter the necessary data into the phone's memory in time.
Notepad for android allows you to quickly create a note or a full-fledged recording in a couple of clicks, as well as record a voice note.
Almost all notepads support Russian by default, but you can find other languages in the settings of each of them.
Another notepad feature that applies to each specific version of this application is the ability to connect a smartphone to a computer and save your entry on a computer or laptop in just a couple of steps (copy - paste).
The most popular and best notepads for a smartphone on Android include the following programs: Evernote, Springpad and Catch Notes.
- The second most popular note-taking app is Springpad, which allows you to not only save text notes, but also process them using a built-in dictionary and instantly upload it to the network. With this organizer, you can synchronize the phone book, task manager and much more. Springpad features a beautifully designed menu, intuitive interface and the ability to keep a personal diary and add blog posts right from your mobile phone.
- Catch Notes is the third most popular notepad for android. Along with the usual word processing, this program allows you to work with images and then save them to your phone along with notes. Menu settings provide the ability to change the size and color of the font, as well as the background of the working field.
Save memorable memories and photos, make a shopping list in the form of a list and just remember an interesting thought: modern devices are simply made for this. And in most tablets and smartphones, special applications are installed for this. As a rule, this is the most popular note manager - Evernote. It is quite multifunctional, convenient and versatile. But I think that's what spoils it. When a lot of notes are accumulated, it starts to noticeably slow down, it’s simply impossible to work with a poor Internet connection, just as it’s impossible to just draw (without a separate Skitch program, with which I barely managed to synchronize it), a shopping list, to-do list, photos - that’s all for Evernote notes. I have nothing against this application, and actively use it, but the above disadvantages made me look for an alternative to it.
I downloaded applications, tested, deleted. Although the latter was infrequent and I have accumulated an impressive database of such programs: more than 90 pieces. And, of course, among them there are the best. But I cannot single out only one of the best and write only about it. All applications have their own purposes, from the list of which I began the review. In continuation of my review of ten browsers, I offer the same number of programs for saving notes.
Most often, such applications are installed on smartphones, in which every megabyte counts. Therefore, I will indicate how much memory each application takes in my device. When installed, they usually weigh less, but some notebooks store notes in the device's memory. I have about 10 notes in each.
The review will not just be a list of ten applications: for convenience, I grouped them into three:
Diaries: applications for saving your favorite photos, videos, notes and just as electronic analogues of personal diaries.
Notepads: applications for saving notes, drawings and sudden ideas.
To-do lists and more. It could be a shopping list, appointments, or a lunch menu. These applications are often referred to as task managers.
And one more application that fits into all of the above categories and definitely deserves your attention: Springpad. His description is at the very end of the story. In one of the reviews, I mentioned it as an app for saving bookmarks from browsers, but its capabilities are much more! This is a real social network. You can read the posts of other users, comment, like. But in order not to share the shopping list and links to your favorite sites with others, it is enough to specify private when creating a diary, and it simply turns into an Evernote analogue, just much more convenient.
But about all the notebooks in order.
diaries
memories
Version: 1.8.13.
Price: free.
6.95 MB.
Great app for keeping a personal diary. A beautiful, pleasant interface, convenient controls, unusual features and confidence in the complete safety of dear memories made it my only replacement for a paper diary.
First, I will describe a couple of disadvantages that I found, so that later I can calmly describe the advantages of the program.
The first drawback of the application is that when scrolling through several photos from one entry there is no smoothness, and in order to move the photo away and look at the next one, you almost have to use force. This will not please those who are used to controlling the device with light touches. The image cannot be enlarged at all.
The second drawback: once the application just hung the tablet! I do not have a reset button and have to press the power button until my finger starts to hurt, after which the tablet turns off with a terrible sound. This, of course, is a drawback of the tablet, but even if you have a reset button, you probably don't like to use it (if only because you have to go looking for a pin). But that was the first and hopefully the last time. Just now.
Firstly, the program itself determines not only the location, but also the weather (by the way, very quickly and accurately), and even the phase of the moon! Little things, but nice.
Secondly, you can choose the color of the text, make the font bold, write in italics or underline. And maybe all together.
Thirdly, there are many cute, unusual emoticons with which you can convey the mood.
You can also add a picture to the recording or record a voice.
The program has enough functions not only for writing, but also for sorting records.
By the way, as for the maps: I don’t know if he takes information from Google maps or determines the location on his own, although the latter is more likely, because he thinks that now I am sitting in the middle of the river ...
And another nice feature of the application is the ability to save recordings in rtf, zip or HTML formats, and send photos to the Picasa album.
All in all, this is a great diary!
Version: 4.5.7.
Price: free.
97.79 MB.
Like last time, I'll start with the shortcomings, so as not to be distracted by them later.
The first drawback for the Russians is the English interface, which has not yet been translated into any other languages.
Secondly, unlike Memoires, it is not possible to change the font color here.
Thirdly, the labels do not look very nice: to attach them, you need to put # and enter the word, which will be the label.
These are all the shortcomings that I noticed (although I often and actively use the program), there were never any crashes.
So let's move on to the benefits:
The bright orange icon immediately suggests that the program is not boring ☺ . And indeed it is. You can create up to 5 lists (in the free version) and put a new note (photo, reminder, voice recording) in any of them and even several at once.
You can attach photos to already written entries without going into edit mode. A trifle, but nice.
Using the widget, you can take a photo and add it in just five seconds! You can also record your voice.
If you are afraid to forget about an important matter, you can set a reminder.
Unlike the previous diary, viewing attached images is a five-plus. Zoom, scroll - everything is fast and smooth.
You can also attach documents in pdf and rtf formats to the text and quickly transfer them to other devices or delete them.
Stars can be added to entries, but, unfortunately, this is not a five-star rating, but just a mark like "favorites".
The program is frequently updated and with each update it only gets better.
I would also like to write a little about the "prefixes" to the application, i.e. programs that do not work separately, but only complement Catch. First, let me tell you about an application that will be useful to owners of Samsung devices. Catch Sketch Samsung add-on .
This is an application that allows you to draw on a photo or just from scratch and sync with Catch. Essentially the same as Skitch for Evernote. But the application runs only on Samsungs, which is clear from the name. Unfortunately, I did not manage to test this extension on my Sony.
Nothing to do with Apple. This is something like a personal diary, which in fact does not give anything new. But for some reason it's very inspiring. Especially reading the "help" section. Everything is in English, but for those who understand this language, it convinces them of the need to write down all their feelings. It is proposed to set a goal to write continuously, every day for a week, two and three weeks.
And at the end of the week, something should appear in the main application. I haven’t even scored a week yet and I won’t be able to tell much, but as soon as I find out, I’ll write in the comments.
You can not get by with just dry characteristics: my own opinion about the program is positive. Something strange, attractive does not allow me to ignore this application. I used it on my computer as an extension for Google Chrome. (I have so many extensions on it that Google loads in it for half an hour!) And this program was one of them. How glad I was to find her Play store! I entered under my own name and enjoyed the memories. Cross-device syncing makes it a worthy alternative to Evernote and one of my all-time favorite secret diary replacements.
Freenote
Version: 7.9.8.
Price: free.
1.23 MB.
There are a lot of nitpicks about this program for an inconvenient, incomprehensible interface. Judging by the reviews, many people delete it a couple of days after downloading. At first I had the same impression, but after understanding it, I realized that it is somewhat amazing!
Hands are really free to do anything and this is the only app with such amazing features and definitely deserves your attention. As for the interface (in English, by the way), don't be alarmed: I'll describe everything in detail.
There are 6 writing modes:
- on the keyboard (everything is as usual, nothing special);
- manuscript (it's something! more details below);
- and drawing
(the other modes are manuscript types).
And none of the functions can be called unfinished: the drawer pulls on a professional editor: there are many interesting brushes, you can precisely adjust their transparency and thickness, work with layers and freely choose colors using the palette.
Drawing is another passion of mine, and you can be sure that I praise this feature for a reason: rarely does a special program provide so many opportunities!
The manuscript is really very comfortable!
You write on almost half of the sheet, and then, depending on what you have chosen, it either immediately falls into place in the field (although there are no problems with writing, for example, a dash above the letter Y), or you need to press the DONE button. This is if you want to artistically display each letter. You can choose any color and pen thickness.
Typing on the keyboard is no different than typing on other programs.
You can switch to the previous page or create a new one using the buttons below. (At first, it’s not clear that these are buttons until you touch them.)
Pages are displayed in a grid as thumbnails or a calendar.
The application is very unusual, and if testing new applications is as much fun as using them, Freenote will undoubtedly become your favorite program.
NOTEBOOKS
som note
Version: 1.1.6.
Price: free.
21.64 MB.
This is the application I am using to write this review, interesting program with a nice interface and just a nice notepad:
som note. Yes, som, not some, because this is not an English application, but rather an Asian one. Although I did not understand, Japanese or Chinese. But everything else is very clear: a notebook, with the ability to group into cute multi-colored folders, and an interface lined like in school notebooks.
And now in more detail.
When you open the program, this icon appears:
This means that all notes are in the cloud. The free storage size is only 100 MB, but unlike Evernote, this is not a monthly quota, but a fixed size. Although you can add some memory: for example, by inviting friends: for each invited friend, the same amount of MB is still available until the size reaches 1 GB. This is already the limit, and if this memory is not enough, it is proposed to buy a pro version. Developers can be understood: they ask for their honestly earned money. Moreover, there are no ads in the application and it is made to last. There are useful widgets. Incl. and with scrolling and stretching, which is very nice. No matter how hard I tried, I could not figure out the prices: there is only a free version on the Play Store (at the time of writing the review). In fact, the program is free, a premium account is just registration + money. Learn more about the transition.
However, the functionality of the program, even with a free account, is not greatly curtailed, which cannot but rejoice: there is only no recovery of a deleted note and password protection. This is what the interface looks like:
The process of creating a new note:
The widget is very convenient: you can write new notes without opening the application itself.
Nevertheless, there are no problems with translation. The application perfectly replaces not only the paper organizer, but also the standard, not so flexible and a little faceless solution from Google, in which you need to register. Jorte allows you to start using it immediately after downloading and change it beyond recognition! And now in more detail. In order to change the boring standard interface, just select one of the seven suggested themes. But the matter is not limited to this. You can change any theme beyond recognition with a variety of color settings:
remove cell markings, or, conversely, make them clearer, and even change the font by copying the font file to the specified folder.
But, of course, the functionality of the program is not limited to the possibilities of changing the appearance. In it (no matter how strange it may sound) you can organize things! And even with great success! For each day, you can choose your own color, add a task, ask the program to remind you about it and set holidays. Both personal and national.
There is a search by notes:
The interface is more than understandable, so I see no reason to describe in detail every little thing. Everything is intuitive, and using the application brings only positive emotions. For all the time of its testing, there was not a single flight. Everything works quickly and does not slow down. Among the shortcomings, it can be noted that it constantly takes up RAM as a background process, most likely because it has a reminder function.
Jorte is more than just a calendar or organizer. It's two in one and it's very convenient. In addition, the application does not require any payment.
Quick notepad
Version: 1.1.4.
Price: free.
0.89 MB.
The name speaks for itself. You can create a note really quickly. No need to worry if you forgot to press the save button: the entries are saved automatically, although if you wish, you can close the program without saving the entry.
Completed cases are not deleted, but simply crossed out with a red line. This is even good, because you can immediately see how much has already been done. You can create lists of tasks, and I did not notice any restrictions in their number. A very nice feature that I have not noticed in any similar program: creating subtasks and adding notes directly to the tasks themselves. This really helps, because all the explanations of how to do something will not fit on one line. This is exactly the problem I had with Any Do, the app I mentioned in my browser review. Wunderlist has been a good replacement, which is why I didn't include Any Do in this review.
It's nice that things can be synchronized by logging into your account.
The interface is intuitive, pleasant, even a little "home" design, which many task managers lack so much. However, there is an application to which I am more accustomed to and mostly use it, the widget of which freely occupies half of the desktop, and justifiably. About him a little lower.
som todo
Version: 1.0.7.
Price: free.
9.80 MB.
Getting used to using Som Note, which I wrote about above, I also downloaded a task organizer, the name of which clearly indicates its relationship with the program on which I am now typing these lines. There is the same memory limit as in Som Note, I think this is because Som ToDo is only an addition to it. Of course, this is a complete standalone application that can be logged in using the same account as Som Note.
The first thing I like about the application is two widgets: with arrows for scrolling through tasks and with the ability to scroll.
The latter can also be stretched, although given the ability to scroll, this is not necessary. Directly from the widget (without opening the application) you can add a new task or delete/complete an existing one. This is so lacking in other applications.
When you open it for the first time, the application prompts you to register or log in with your name. But you can avoid this step and register later, or just forget about it if you are not going to sync notes between devices.
Tasks can be sorted, creating the same cute as in Som Note, multi-colored folders. You can mark them with an asterisk and cross them out, add a note to the case, just like in Wunderlist, but unlike the previous one, it is impossible to add subtasks point by point. This is a drawback, but for me a minor one.
Tasks can be hidden from others using a pin code. Basically, it's just a password.
In general, I like the application, maybe I have not studied the alternatives very well yet, but I do not need this: I am quite satisfied with the program and its widgets.
Task List
Version: 2.5.0.
Price: free.
788 MB.
A simple name that clearly indicates the purpose of the program, a slightly rustic unfinished (just white) interface and widgets without the ability to zoom and scroll. Here are the first impressions. However, the application has one fun feature, which I will write about later, but now a little about the functionality.
The program meets all standard requirements: it is possible to add a note to the task, sort them into folders and mark them as already done without deleting them.
Settings call button:
For starters, two lists are offered: Private and Business. The interface is completely English, but everything is intuitive.
Creating a new task is almost no different from similar programs. Almost. However, there is one interesting detail: you can attach an icon to the task. The choice is quite large, and for those who are not in a hurry, it's really interesting. In addition, you can put a circle in one of four colors, showing the importance of the task. You can also add icons to folders.
But more about this.
Springpad is not just another notepad, it is a real social network that allows you to share news in your public (not private) notepads and read other users' notepads. And, of course, you can like and comment. But if you don’t want to share your culinary recipes and vacation plans with someone, then just select Private in the settings, or when creating a new notebook, which I wrote about earlier. But I advise you to register in any case to avoid data loss and synchronize the application between devices.
The newly created notebook looks something like this:
A beautiful cover is formed from images and videos added to the notebook.
Another nice feature of the app is the ability to create notes. different types, the main ones being record, photo, place and link. Others (book, TV program, recipe, audio) look about the same. You can also create a to-do list and this is a good replacement for the third item of notepads.
A link in Springpad is not just a clickable entry, and to create one, it is not enough just to copy the address. You need to wait for the download, and if this is what you need (i.e. you copied the address correctly and the site icon appeared) - click "Spring it", and depending on what you added, a link to a photo, video or site page, it will be displayed in the corresponding section of the notepad. It is very convenient that icons of pages, videos and photos are loaded into the notebook. This allows you to work with them as with regular content.
There is also such a handy thing as a note board. There you can put any of the created notes, video, place or add a note as a "piece of paper". All elements are easily dragged around the board and there is no strict order; to add a new element - you need to click on one of the notes on the right, and to delete - drag it down to the cross that appears.
The size of the board is not limited to the visible part: it can be scrolled both to the right and down.
To see all your notebooks as a list, just click on the yellow icon in the upper left corner.
I did not notice any serious shortcomings, only occasionally there are departures. Unlike Evernote, the application does not slow down, even if it has accumulated a lot of notes. Generally great alternative all the previously described notebooks, but they also do not need to be ignored, because sometimes in highly specialized programs it is easier to take notes on the go.
All the notebooks I described were thoroughly tested, and for review I selected only every ninth application (I now have more than 90) and tried to reflect my feelings about it. I sincerely hope that my review will be useful to you. With respect to Helpix readers,
Girl With Silver Ring
Device used by the author: Sony Xperia Tablet S
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