Are input-by-stylus interfaces still a desirable user experience?

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The "NoteSlate" and the "Kno" - Desirable Interfaces?

I have been watching the introduction of new types of computer-like tablets, specifically the "Kno" and the "NoteSlate", which use the "stylus" for user input. The "NoteSlate" is marketed just as a low-level input device, geared more towards static note-taking, while the "Kno" is a tablet computer geared towards textbook reading, that allows Stylus notes.

Both of these interfaces leave me wondering... Would I use this?

I mean, I'm really excited about the way the industry is going... especially since mobile computing appears to provide such a better user experience. However, I still have doubts about whether the stylus can compete with Apple's multi-touch finger-input approach. Which is the better User Experience?

Are there studies that show that the end-user still wants this type of input? Is the Stylus-input a good User Experience?

Follow the discussion here: http://tiny.cc/StylusInputUX
 

 

Evernote: The note and content app that's better than a web server

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Evernote: No app can match it

Over the past few years, I've struggled to find the best way, and best place, to keep track of all the web pages, notes, ideas, pictures, journal entries, and so on that I aggregate on a daily basis. As I looked through the myriad web apps, iPhone apps, and desktop apps that provided some sort of organization for these things, I came across "EVERNOTE" one day, and have YET to find its equal.

Evernote allows you to save text notes, web clips, pictures from your mobile phone, and even voice recordings all to one easy to use web account.They even have a Firefox add-on that makes it super easy to "clip" web pages you like, and automatically save clippings to your account.

Evernote for students: A great tool for notes, studying, and recording lectures

Today I came across a really solid list of reasons why Evernote is so awesome for college students. Check it out: http://tiny.cc/loveEVERNOTE