I don’t mean to insult anyone here, I’m just talking about your [below] average student who never takes notes because they think they’re cool like that. And then they fail tests and complain that it’s the teacher’s fault. Well, I’m sure taking notes on the computer is way faster, however when it comes to diagrams it’s a pain to try to draw on MS Paint or something. But what about regular old tablets? That requires too much setting up…and tablet laptops aren’t the best yet. There are too many glitches!
So what’s the solution to note-taking? Using regular old pen and paper? No! How about NoteSlate, the new and simple tablet device that acts like your notebook. Cool, huh? Well, the other day I was talking to my classmates and suggested an invention: a device that makes note-taking simple, easy, and slightly fun. 
The Livescribe pen has been on the market for some time, but is it quite as simple as NoteSlate? You can add apps to the pen and even record sound! Pretty cool for $99.95, except it’s only two gigabytes! If you want to upgrade, the four gigabyte pen is $150! Whereas the NoteSlate is a flat $99 that has a USB and a micro SD port. This allows you to upload MP3 files, games and much more. NoteSlate will create an open source community, so users will probably make the most craziest things that will probably distract you from writing notes.
There are so many more details for both the NoteSlate and the Livescribe pen on their website, so definitely check them out. As a soon-to-be first year student at the University of Calgary, I’m excited for the NoteSlate (which is to be released in June 2011. Where is it?!) and will jump on this opportunity. Unless the reviews come in and the device totally bombs. That would be a bummer.
Good luck with all your exams, everyone!
UPDATE: On the 29th, you will be able to buy this awesome tablet. Courtesy of their Facebook page!