From Boogie Boards to Boox: My Quest for the Perfect Note-Taking Solution

Seeking the Perfect Blend

I've always been a sucker for gadgets that promise to revolutionize how we go about our daily lives. One particular quest of mine has been to find the perfect blend between the charm of old-school note-taking and the convenience of digital storage. I mean, who wouldn't want a system that lets you jot down ideas with the whimsy of pen and paper but then effortlessly archives and organizes them like a tablet?

The Boogie Board Fizzle

My journey started with Boogie Boards. I'd scribble notes during meetings, snap a pic with my phone for safekeeping, but soon found the lack of OCR capabilities a major buzzkill. Google Lens tried to save the day, but it just wasn't cutting it. So, alas, my romance with Boogie Board as an analog/digital hybrid fizzled out.

Notion's Seduction and Clunk

Then there was Notion, with its seductive Kanban boards. For a while, I was smitten. But as time went on, it started feeling clunkier than my grandpa's old pickup truck.

Google Keep: The Trusty Sidekick

Enter Google Keep, my trusty sidekick for a good while. Its simplicity was its superpower—perfect for quick notes or shopping lists. But when it came to serious business like taking meeting minutes? Not so much. Too many hoops to jump through.

Smartphone Stylus Saga

Then came smartphones with stylus support. I snagged a Samsung S22 Ultra, convinced I'd be annotating everything in sight. Turns out, I used the stylus more for selfies than anything else. Writing on that screen felt like trying to paint a masterpiece on a postage stamp.

iPad: The Holy Grail...or Not

Next up, an iPad. I thought this would be it—the holy grail of note-taking. But the pre-set templates felt like being handed a coloring book with only one crayon. And as sleek as the Apple Pencil was, it just didn't click for me. Plus, my wrists felt like they were lifting weights after extended use.

Discovering the Remarkable Disappointment

But then, like a shining beacon of hope, I discovered the Remarkable. It looked promising at first glance. But the more I dug into it, the more I realized it was all sizzle and no steak. That's when I stumbled upon the Boox, and let me tell you, it was love at first sight.

Falling in Love with Boox

The Boox was like having a Swiss Army knife for a tablet. It could do everything I needed and then some. Plus, the ability to use custom templates was a game-changer. Suddenly, I could recreate the feel of my favorite notebooks right on the screen.

Proportion Matters

And let's talk about proportion—because it matters. With the right layout, the whole note-taking experience shifts. It's like going from a tricycle to a Ferrari. That's why I scoured the web for templates that could replicate that tactile joy of writing on paper.

BooxPro Templates: A Solution to the Scarcity

But here's the kicker: there weren't many options out there. E-ink tablets were still flying under the radar, and the Boox was a relatively new player in the game. So, I decided to take matters into my own hands and create BooxPro Templates—a treasure trove of simple, timeless designs that make note-taking a pleasure, not a chore.

Here's to Finding Your Perfect Template

So, whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes into the world of e-ink tablets, I hope you'll find something here that fits your style. Because at BooxPro Templates, we believe that notes should be as beautiful as they are functional. Here's to finding the perfect template for your next masterpiece.