I have a similar system, although I'm finding myself relying more and more on my ipad over my macbook (although I did just get a glorious new macbook last week 🙂) as I've gotten used to using it for notes... it can be a bit of an adjustment, and if you intend to "write" on it, definitely do some stylus research because that really makes a big difference. I find the ipad doesn't work well for typing outline type notes (due to lack of good word processing apps), but if you like putting little text boxes all over your notes, that works well (but I'd suggest an external keyboard) . I don't get paper notes, but I will choose to print some of my notes on my own (with all of my annotations from my ipad on them). I don't like the notes they sell at our school because they often get printed in the 3 slides per page with little lines next each slide format that I HATE... If you do plan on printing things at home, I'd really suggest investing in a monochrome laser printer... mine was only ~$100, with about $50/semester in toner... and my $50 box of paper will probably last at least two years at this rate. Plus, I can print the notes how & when I want to, and don't waste paper printing notes that should really be viewed in color.
Just a word of warning, DON'T buy anything ASUS. I posted earlier in this thread that I had a transformer 300 and the LCD inner screen cracked, they fixed it (and were major b**** about it even though it seems to be a defect with their model) but then a few months later the screen cracked again. Trust me I was totally gentle on this tablet and it seemed to crack if you even look at it funny. I literally received my tablet back yesterday repaired, but I have been arguing with them since the end of december about this problem, I had to file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau to even get ASUS to call me back (I called several times trying to talk to a supervisor and was put on hold for half an hour and then told they couldn't get a hold of a supervisor). I'm pretty sure they only fixed it because they realized I wasn't going to back down and I would continue to be a major PITA.
Thanks so much for the heads up. I've heard of people buying them through best buy with issues and best buy took care of repairs. So if I do get one I'll make sure I go through a place that will take care of any issues..
No problem! I really wouldn't want anyone to have to go through what I have with them. Best Buy insurance/whatever sounds like a good alternative if you really want the transformer.
Now I have to buy another laptop because the warranty is up and fixing it is a few hundred dollars anyway.
My Lenovo only lasted 2+ years, and I have had intermittent small annoyances with it (in the end both the motherboard and the DC power died so it wasn't worth fixing). I know a couple of people had problems out of the box with them, and then others swear by them.
I prefer my iPad mini over my husbands iPad Air. I like the way it fits in my hand and you can always zoom in if you can't read it. I have never taken notes on it before so I can't comment on that but I think it would just as easy. I would go in to an Apple store and try them both out yourself and see what you prefer, everyone is different. Good luck on your search!
one problem with old computers/laptops is (believe it or not) that you sometimes cannot get replacement parts, and if something goes..... you are SOL.
I 100% agree, and I love mine as well! It completely replaced my old laptop and is the best note taker for my style of notes. I can type quickly on Onenote, and then I can use the stylus if I need to draw or emphasis anything. Overall it's fantastic and I have no complaints.
