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What are the best note-taking devices for handwriting?

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3 Options ConsideredPriceWeightRAM
Surface Pro 3
1.76 lbs4GB / 8GB
Galaxy Note 8
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Lenovo Helix 2
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Surface Pro 3

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Andris Pelcbergs
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Comes with a versatile stylus 

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N-trig pen feels like a real pen and is natural to hold. There is a top button on the pen that allows for an eraser function as well as use for a wake up function.
Adam Lewis
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High Resolution Screen

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2160 x 1440, 216ppi
Adam Lewis
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Full size USB 3.0

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Adam Lewis
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Very fast processor for a tablet

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i3, i5 or i7
Adam Lewis
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Large for a Tablet

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12" screen, 20x29 cm body
Adam Lewis
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Expensive

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£640 - £1550 without keyboard, depending on configuration
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Galaxy Note 8

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Adam Lewis
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Batteryless Wacom pen

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Never requires a recharge, silo in tablet
Adam Lewis
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Android 4.1

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An old Android build, no likely future upgrades
Adam Lewis
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Old hardware - slow processor

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Lenovo Helix 2

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Eldric Liew
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Unique features for a tablet w/ stylus.

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Has some unique features for a tablet that uses a stylus such as mobile broadband and fingerprint reader.
Eldric Liew
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Runs windows. OneNote.

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OneNote is probably the best note taking software out there. The only flaw is perhaps how they raster pdfs before allowing annotation.
Endi Sukaj
Eldric Liew
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Great battery life.

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Lenovo quotes 8 / 12 hours (with pro keyboard).
Endi Sukaj
Eldric Liew
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Wacom pen

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Helix 2 uses a Wacom pen for writing. Which is one of the best styluses around.
Endi Sukaj
Eldric Liew
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Build quality.

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Helix 2 has a great build quality. It's very resistant.
Endi Sukaj
Eldric Liew
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High price

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Helix 2 has a pretty high price all things considered. It starts at $944.99
Endi Sukaj
Eldric Liew
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Standard (Ultrabook) keyboard has problems

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The standard keyboard has several problems which make it on of the weak points in an otherwise good gadget. It has no hinge, can drop off and has poor contact.
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