NoteSlate: the $100, single-color tablet that will replace your legal pad forever
Apple and Android tablets are great if you want PC-like functionality in a slim package, but what if you just want an inexpensive device that can take digital notes? Enter NoteSlate.
The company’s NoteSlate tablet is a simple device that’s designed for a single purpose – taking notes. The device features a spacious 13” eInk screen that takes notes in only one color. Users write on the screen with the included stylus, and notes can be easily erased by flipping the stylus around and erasing, just like you would with a pencil.
The NoteSlate has a simple 3 button interface for saving or deleting notes, and navigating through pages. Notes can be saved to an SD card or accessed through the device’s USB port.
Measuring only 6mm thin, the NoteSlate isn’t much bigger than a legal pad. The device also only weighs 10 ounces. The NoteSlate’s eInk screen sips power, and will last up to 180 hours (nearly 3 weeks) on a single charge.
The best part of the NoteSlate is its price tag – the company plans to sell the NoteSlate for only $100. The NoteSlate can only write in one color, either white (pictured), black, green, blue or red. A version of the NoteSlate that supports multiple colors is in development.
The basic, black and white versions of the NoteSlate are expected to launch in June 2011. Red, green and blue versions of the device will be released in December 2011.
We’re enthusiastic about the NoteSlate, especially since handwritten notes are difficult to take on the iPad and Android tablets. Fully featured tablets are also often overkill when all you want to do is take notes, especially when price is considered. Sure, the NoteSlate is limited in many ways, but for $100 this is a tradeoff that is worthwhile, particularly in educational or instructional environments.


















