Reusable Digital Notebook - Smart Notepad A5 Teal - Wirebound Note Book To Do List Pad, Dotted Paper with Frixion Erasable Pen and Wipe, Office Gadget App Reduce Paper Waste

I very rarely write reviews on Amazon, but the Everlast has certainly left such an impression on me that I have to give it one. I bought the Everlast based on the review by Thomas Frank, as it would almost fix the issues that I have with note-keeping. Context: I am currently in sixth form and have to keep notes for class and other studies, as well as personal projects, and most of the paper notes that I have are just collecting dust, un-indexed and using space that I don't have a lot of; if I need to refer back to my notes for content already covered, it's like having to find a needle in a haystack sometimes. When I got it, I was really impressed by the build, and the quality of the "paper"; it has a glossy texture to it that is a dream to write with using the included the black Frixion pen. One nitpick was that the ink does take about 10-15 seconds to dry onto the page, which would rule this out if you are left-handed and tend to put your hand onto the page however if you can write comfortably with a gel pen or some other inky pens, you can get on with this. After trialling the writing, I set up the Rocketbook app and started to scan in the pages. I tend to be a bit of a stickler when it comes to companion apps but it is wonderful - the UI is intuitive and easy to navigate and set up the icons at the bottom of the page, and the actual scanning of the pages is quick and pain free, as well as the scans themself being clear. After that, wiping the pages down with the included cloth is really easy (given that the cloth has enough water on it) and is just as quick to dry. Overall, I was extremely impressed with the notepad, and it has become my daily driver for school. There is odd quirk here and there, such as the ink drying time and it only using Frixion pens, but I knew about those going into this. If you are a student, professional, or human, get this and it will add so many productivity points to your life.

Very useful to use this as a backup to iPad Pro, useful when the battery is low. The frixon pen that comes with it, writes on the quality, smooth paper fluidly, like a rollerball . Great to have a good quality plastic cover that doesn't wear out of get damaged as easily as paper. Mine came with a rocket cloth to wipe off. Rubber on pen works surprisingly well. The 8 x 11 size works best for me , as I'm used to using A4 size. This will replace the huge volume of papers/notes, I have. Also like that I can put something printed on the middle of the page & it scanned too. Works with onedrive, Dropbox & other apps, easily. love that you can assign where it goes by crossing a symbol at the bottom before you scan. And there's other frixion coloured pens that work well. My 1 disappointment was mine came with 16 double sided pages (32 writable sides) rather than the 36 pages advertised. I need the extra pages as I do a lot of writing Elfinbook 2.0 has more pages & is cheaper on Amazon, but the rocketbook app is slightly better & easier to work quickly (you ll need 3G or wifi) . Elfinbook has a pen loop holder on the bottom of the A5 book. This doesn't but you can hook a pen,s pocket holder on the book. Will update when I've had more use from it. Kids love it & think the rubbing out is magic. I Ve got them their own rocket colouring books ( another great idea as saves their pictures, & great learning tools, keeping the place tidy). If it had 36 pages I would've given it 5 stars. But it doesn't disappoint functionally & is already helping with my organisation Elfinbook doesn't have the icons at the bottom of pages. Debatable if you actually need it there , rather than just in the app when you scan it. It has more pages though. Only had both for a few days , so will update review. At the moment I'm liking the rocketbook more, although elfinbook is a lower price. Just need to work out the different cloud links in it.

Update - 20th January 2021, I have used this book constantly at work for over 1 year and it has been excellent for me. I used to carry multiple notebooks with me for the different projects I manage and have been able to replace all of them with the Rocketbook. There are regular updates to the mobile app, I scan direct to my work Google account via Android phone and personal files are scanned to my personal Google account via my IPhone. I have only had this for a couple of weeks but have used it several times already. I read many reviews before buying this due to the cost, for some reason the blue cover option was very much cheaper than the other colours and being more focussed on value for money rather than being a fashionista I purchased the cheaper, blue, one. The pen writes very well, no problems yet, there were a number of reviews where I saw people complaining about the writing disappearing when the notebook gets warm such as being left in the car during a sunny day, if you read the instructions it quite clearly warns about this but it also informs you how to get the ink to reappear - put the notebook in the fridge to cool down & hey presto, the writing comes back. My advice to anyone that purchases this is to read the instructions / guide properly and just adhere to these and everything will work properly. The cloth that comes with it is very good quality and cleaning the pages is very easy to do, if you follow the guidelines. My handwriting isn't the best but the app has no problem creating the pdf files correctly, I have used the option to transcribe my handwriting simultaneously when scanning which has proved I need to improve my handwriting significantly although the transcription was very amusing! All things being said, I think this is a very good tool and it has enabled me to significantly reduce the load in my work bag now I don't have to use a different notebook for each project I am working on.

• PRODUCT: Rocketbook Everlast This is an exceptionally well-made product, which does everything it promises. The notebook feels great and the special coated pages are smooth and just wonderful to touch. Packaging is beautiful and sleek. Almost didn't want to tear it open. Additionally, the package comes with the Pilot Frixon Pen (Black), and a high quality microfibre cleaning cloth. The cloth needs very little water to dampen when erasing your notes; a couple of drops. • UNBOXING: Rocketbook Everlast When taking it out of the package, the notebook by itself may feel light, but don't let this deter you from its quality. The 16-sheet (32-pages) book is quite sufficient for most note-taking activities. It also comes with a handy instruction leaflet (one double-sided square card with clear and succinct information on the product and setting up). The Frixon pen is to the right of the package when facing you, in its own compartment. The package comes with a resealable zip to store your notebook. The microfibre cloth comes wrapped in its own disposable plastic packet. • APP: Rocketbook The app works like velvet butter. (1) Download the app (search for ROCKETBOOK), (2) create an account with your email address (it takes 30 seconds and they don't bug you with unnecessary questions) and (3) assign an icon to an online service to send and store your scanned notes. That's it, you're good to go. The app connects with a variety of online services including email, Google drive, Evernote, OneNote, box, slack etc. But the best part is the camera. When you snap a photo of your page, the app auto-adjusts the image into a perfectly aligned scan. No adjusting in post. It's really quite impressive. Once done the app takes you to a send screen where you choose which service you'd like to send your scan to. This thing can be used as a scanner — the alignment is very precise. • PRICE: Some may find the price a tad high but that's more of a qualitative decision. I felt it's totally worth the money, having paid around £32 including shipping from the Amazon US Global Store. • PROs: Does everything it says and comes with everything you need (that's as perfect as any requirement) • CONs: Honestly, I couldn't find anything that qualifies as a proper con; my notebook was a bit dusty, and one of the corners had extra bits sticking out but negligible. • FINAL WORD: Get this notebook if you're into this sort of tech; you'll be happy you did. It's fun, easy and just puts a smile on your face :)

The good bits: it works well with the app and means I'm only ever carrying a blank notebook. I write copious notes during the course of my work and this is lighter and more manageable than my usual 150 page A4 notebook. It seems sturdy enough, I guess the expense is in the technology. Wet wipes work well when clearing the text, it's a bit messy cleaning a full page of notes but the towel provided with the book comes in handy. It took a bit of practice getting the scans readable and I would suggest scanning in lower light conditions so that the flash is activated. There is a capability for scanning multiple pages and sending them as a single file which also is quite handy. The iffy bits: it still seems expensive for what it is, also the pens aren't cheap compared to a standard ballpoint and don't seem to last very long. Mine have lasted just over a week and therefore the book won't ever pay for itself as a replacement for conventional note taking. That said, I personally think that the ease of use outweighs this. The files are uploaded to Rocketbook's servers so this system is unsuitable for confidential notes and the whole system is dependent on them maintaining that service. It would have been better for the app to make use of the apps on my phone; this would also relieve the company from the burden of maintaining a server and ensure the durability and security of the system. The book itself is quite well made but crying out for a better, more rigid cover. The pages have guide dots printed on them and I would have preferred alternating lines and dots for writing and drawing. I have got round this by drawing my own lines in with a grey sharpie (doesn't wash away with the text) and this works fine. A 0.7 nib definitely works better than the 0.5 pen I got with the book. The plus side is that the pen is a 'clicker' and so I only need to buy refills rather than whole pens.

First thing I wanted to say is I actually love the Rocketbook. It meets all my needs as a "doodler" who also needs to scan and keep notes. It's very affordable and the software is easy to use and works as you'd expect. The writing experience is also good albeit a bit "shinier" than using regular paper. However, I've only had the Rocketbook for a few weeks and although I do use it most days, the pages have already began to degrade quite badly. I now find that the pen skips (won't put ink down) consistently. I compared the writing in the front pages to the back pages (which get used less frequently) and they are clearly better. I only use a light touch, have only ever cleaned with water and provided cloth and have only used the front pages 20-25 times so I am disappointed that the pages aren't standing up to repeated use. I really wanted to give this 5 stars, but reusability was a major reason I bough this and it not quite living up to expectations (although it may be that I just have a floored notepad)

I purchased this product a year ago and I've used it on a regular basis during that year so I believe I am now in a position to post a review. The pages inside the notebook are a little plastic like but not to an off putting degree. It's sort of what I expected, a non-porous surface. I like the grid marked on each page which I think is of some assistance when writing or drawing. The grid is visible but not distracting. The app has improved during my use and is simple to use and does exactly what it should. Pages get uploaded to cloud storage or sent via email, whatever your preferences, without a hitch. When you have uploaded or finished with a page, it's a simple job to clean it with a damp cloth. Once it's dried, a bit of dry tissue can speed up the job if you're in a hurry, you're ready to go again. All good so far. Now the bad news. During the life of the notebook, a year so far, the covers, in particular the front, have become distorted. They are now far from flat, each has a definite curve. I have tried bending the covers back, I have tried pressing the covers flat with heavy weights for prolonged periods. Nothing seems to work because, sooner rather than later, the covers are curved just as they were before. It's a shame because other than that issue I was very happy with the product. In all honesty, I am unable to recommend this notebook because it's become a pain in the bum. UPDATE: The seller has contacted me. Apparently there have been a certain number of notebooks from one production run which had issues with the covers curling. They have promised to provide me with another notepad. That's certainly increased the customer service kudos. I've updated my rating from 1 star to 2 stars. I will update again when and if I receive the new notepad. UPDATE 2: Well the book didn't turn up despite the promise. I waited a month. In a final move towards completion I sent them an email to remind them of their promise. Hey presto, a few days later a new notebook arrives at my office. So far so good, no unwanted flexing and bending and everything seems to be in order. My final verdict. I am now in a position to recommend the product on the basis that the first book was an isolated manufacturing blip. As for customer service it seems a bit hot and cold but we got there in the end.

I love these wipeable notepads, I prefer the fusion dotted for freestyle notes. Sharpies work fine for the pages where I need some permanent formatting. (Work sheets for my jobs) BUT some other pens do not work as well Beware of dropping coffee or other juice on the notepad as all will be lost! Even rain can be an issue as drops get sucked between the pages and spread! I still love them! Wash the grey cleaning pad and your pages will remain similar to original. The little rubber on the pens clears small mistakes but over-writing can sometimes be less clear, most of the time is fine. 15 pages does not seem a lot but you soon learn to upload to the app ASAP to clear pages for more notes. Great product.