3underscore wrote:
I still can't see how anyone thinks they could use a computer to quickly note down a PDE or somesuch. It doesn't make sense to me. If I need it in an essay, I will have the application to do it, but I have yet to see any formula software that is quick to use.
And the accuracy of these things is so important I would just stick with a pencil and paper.
I agree with the pencil and paper approach. Let me explain why:
I can type quite fast and without looking at the screen. I can even follow up with a conversation between different people and type what everyone says (I've been doing so for some time at a regular meeting at work). However, what I've learnt in the process is that this method would probably not be so useful for taking notes during classes. The main limitation I foresee is the impossibility of rapidly drawing arrows or other types of graphic aids or cross-referencing stuff in your notes. Yeah, you could scroll up and down and insert the drawing objects, but you'd need to look at the screen, thereby missing on the non verbal communication and probably getting lost. In particular, for case method classes, I may be writing notes in the case print itself or cross-referencing sections in the case with my own notes. Try doing that with a computer.
On the Macs, I love their style, but IMHO aren't worth the hassle (probably because I haven't used Macs aside from the occasional drop by at Apple stores). All systems at school (at least the one I'll attend) are Windows-centric. Why would I want to pay more for a Mac and then boot Windows in it? I'd rather save some money and use the Lenovo.
Cheers. L.