Is this device available on the market?

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A digital notepad with a screen size of approximately 8.5" x 11" that allows users to write with a digital pen, edit text on the go, and scroll through previously written content is sought after. Current market options include tablet computers, particularly iPads and HP tablets with built-in WACOM digitizers and styluses. iPads are noted for their functionality, although some users find them restrictive. HP's new tablet is highlighted as a strong alternative. Additionally, Lenovo tablets are recognized for their versatility, offering both touch and keyboard functionality. While there are various tablets available that meet these needs, users should be aware that writing on digital devices may result in messier notes compared to traditional paper.
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I wonder if this is available on the market. I would like to have a ''digital notepad'' with a computer screen on which I would be writing with a digital pen (with a screen 8 1/2 '' x 11 '' in size or about). Whenever I look for a ''digital notepad'' or a ''digital tablet'' I get devices where one must write on ordinary paper and the text is digitally stored. But I want to be able to edit my text ''on the go'' i.e. erase, move or insert text as I go along. And I want to be able to scroll and read what I had written earlier. I want to be able to do that without having to connect to my computer.

Is that type of device available on the market?

Thanks in advance!

Patrick
 
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A tablet computer?
Or an iPad
 
Yeah, I could do that with my Palm Tungsten TX years ago.
 
Ipad is the best bet
 
yeah,indeed.
 
I was doing this on my Sony Clie years (we're talking 7 years) ago. It also had the ability to convert what you wrote to typed font format.

iPads are currently the top for that sort of thing I believe.
 
HP have a new tablet computer with a in-built WACOM digitiser and a stylus, that's your best bet. The iPad is too restrictive.
 
ukgaryb said:
HP have a new tablet computer with a in-built WACOM digitiser and a stylus, that's your best bet. The iPad is too restrictive.
Before you do that run the compatibilty check. I just upgraded to 64 win 7 only to find out my HP printer won't work, no drivers. Anybody want to buy a used Photosmart 7150? :smile:
 
You can bluff the drivers in Windows 7, PM me if you really want help with it and I'll try and give you the way I got around the problem with mine. You never know, it may help you as well.
 
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Claref said:
Before you do that run the compatibilty check. I just upgraded to 64 win 7 only to find out my HP printer won't work, no drivers. Anybody want to buy a used Photosmart 7150? :smile:

HP has 64-bit drivers for most of its models. I have two HP printers; one is 5 years old, the other is 9 years old, and neither worked with Windows 7 Ultimate when I upgraded last week.

They work now, because I downloaded and installed HP's 64-bit drivers for both of them.
 
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There are now an assortment of tablets that can do this. Along with this, there are also touch-capacitive styluses on the market that work with any touchscreen. However, you will notice your diagrams/notes will be a lot messier than traditional paper.
 
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Lenovo makes some stellar tablets. I find that while writing my class notes on my x61 is fantastic, what sets it apart from the ipad is I can flip it around and use a fully functioning keyboard if I need to say, write a word document, web-search, or quickly navigate documents and folders.
 
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