Styli and the Adonit Jot Script Evernote Edition

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Styli and the Adonit Jot Script Evernote Edition

Steve Jobs famously made the case for not needing a stylus. However, there are times that the average index finger is too large to manipulate an item adequately, which creates the need for a tool. On a tablet the need for a tool arises when one wishes to handwrite or illustrate. It is possible to do both with a finger tip, but the results are fairly crude for most. This review examines average styli and one that is specifically designed for handwriting; the Adonit Jot Script Evernote Edition.

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Which Tablet is Best for Your Child?

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Which Tablet is Best for Your Child?

The pros and cons differ with each tablet and the ecosystem that it represents. However, the most important feature with any device a parent hands to a child is the maker's implementation of parental controls, how easy they are to set up, and the granularity of control they give the parent.

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Post One Year Review and Reflection on iPad, Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD

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Post One Year Review and Reflection on iPad, Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD

Over the previous year I have been using / long term reviewing three devices. The Apple iPad (3rd Gen), Google/Asus Nexus 7, and the Amazon Kindle Fire HD. This review isn’t about specs and price points which are easily attainable in numerous other places. This review is about long term user experience living with the device day in and out. It is telling after long term use to stop using a device for a period of time and reflect on what one most misses.

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