I have become significantly more organized (my bedroom and car are exceptions) since my undergraduate career. In high school and college I always tried to keep a planner, but just like so many diaries, journals, and yes, blogs, I abandoned it after a few weeks of use. After I bought my tablet last spring, I immediately downloaded two organization/list apps to try to make life easier. I deleted them within weeks. I found that I just didn't like spending the time entering notes and lists. I use my devices mainly for activities that don't require lots of typing. I use my good old fashioned planner regularly, I like adding things by hand and having my schedule right in front of me on paper.
For this mobile thing, I downloaded Dragon and Springpad and gave them both a try.
I won't be keeping/using one, and I have yet to see with the other. I tried Dragon first, but I found it awkward dictating things to my iPhone. I was also unimpressed with the layout and did not find it very user-friendly. I read the reviews after I deleted it to see if I may have jumped the gun. Other users had similar complaints. Most thought it was, 'OK' but not advanced enough to make use easy and automatic. I liked Springpad better. The biggest plus for Springpad was that it is compatible on all devices. I personally hate typing more than I absolutely need to on my iPhone and tablet. I like that I can type up a grocery list or assignment reminder on my laptop and have access on the devices that I carry around daily.
I have yet to see if I'll use Springpad on a regular basis, I still prefer using my tangible, paper planner. I'm open to trying it out, but I'm skeptical.
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