[streamofdigits]

As I see it we live through a period where two incredible capabilities remain unreconciled. The free format ability of paper to capture nuance, creativity and complexity in recording information versus the powerful augmentation of search / modify / repurpose existing records that you get with digital tools. Not sure there will ever be something that can support both but it does not sound forbidden by some law of nature

[cameronh90]

The iPad + Pencil + Notability is the perfect device for me. All I really use it for is note taking, and it has completely replaced pen and paper in my life.

I can search, organise and back up my notes, and also share screen / convert them to PDF and send them to colleagues easily. I can also easily rearrange the page and convert my scribbles to text so other people can understand them.

It was expensive compared to a notebook, but well worth it.

[eloisant]

The note taking device like Remarkable or Supernote are getting pretty close.

[streamofdigits]

over the years I've been so dissapointed with pens[0] at some point I've given up. but maybe I will muster the will to try again :-)

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compaq_Concerto

[edmundsauto]

The Remarkable2 tablet uses a pen with disposable nibs, which means you get good writing feedback. In addition, they optimized the e-ink display for writing by minimizing the distance between the display layer and the pen (ie, less gap between the tip and where you see the writing). The device also has generally minimal lag.

If an iPad is 60% of the writing experience, the RM2 is 80+%.