Digital notebook: 4 smart options compared

Digital notebook

4 smart options compared

Looking to save paper and boost your productivity? A digital notebook might be just what you need. But with so many options out there, which one suits you best?

We compared four popular solutions, from reusable notebooks to high-tech tablets. Discover the pros and cons so you can make a conscious choice.

1. Bambook + App

Writing by hand, storing digitally

Bambook is a reusable notebook with erasable whiteboard pages. You write using a special marker and easily digitise your notes with the free app. Want more features? The premium version includes OCR handwriting recognition and text correction.

Pros:

Sustainable, reusable alternative to paper
Store notes locally and GDPR-compliant via the app
No batteries or chargers needed
Feels like writing on paper
Affordable premium features for just €5.99 per year

Cons:

Not fully digital as you still use pen and notebook
Requires a habit of scanning and erasing

Best suited for: conscious users, students, creatives and anyone who loves writing by hand but wants to save paper.

2. reMarkable Tablet

E-ink tablet with the feeling of pen on paper

This minimalist tablet lets you write as if on real paper. Everything is automatically stored digitally. You need the reMarkable pen to use it.

Pros:

Natural handwriting feel with full digital integration
Easy syncing and backups
Also suitable for sketching and drawing

Cons:

High upfront cost
Accessories like the pen are expensive
Less practical for quick notes on the go

Best suited for: professionals, writers and thinkers who take long or creative notes

3. iPad + Apple Pencil

The all-rounder of digital note-taking

From writing to planning and drawing, the iPad does it all. Pair it with apps like GoodNotes or Notability for a complete digital notebook experience.

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