DISQUS

The issue with Thumbtack and Google Notebook is these are really high end clipping solutions. If you're out in the field and you want to jot down pure information: either writing something to yourself or transcribing (like taking notes in class or a meeting) - these tools really don't solve that. They are great for copy/paste jobs but they don't help you get information down fast or accurately...

I finally found something that actually helped me transcribe notes online.

If you want a pure text note taking solution that is absurdly quick, barebones, and focuses on data entry check out www.ayenotes.com for taking notes online.

AyeNotes was wired for text only notes - sort of the use you describe in your article. Its key feature is that it provides clips for frequently used strings. These can be templates you type, terms you use (action items, research, etc.), or it can be programmer-esque things like HTML and Markdown.

The site also autosaves the work and provides keystroke. If you have the site remember the login, everytime you go to www.ayenotes.com to take notes online you are dropped right into the new note screen. To get your data out, you can email or download the note in multimarkdown format.

Google Notebook is really good for copy-pasting things from the net, but what if you're in a context where you're actually taking notes in class or in a meeting or just need to pound and collect some plain text? For GTD, you don't want to be typing things out in long hand...

If you want a pure text note taking solution that is absurdly quick, barebones, and focuses on data entry check out www.ayenotes.com for taking notes online.

AyeNotes was wired for text only notes. Its key feature is that it provides clips for frequently used strings. These can be templates you type, terms you use (action items, context,, etc.), or it can be programmer-esque things like HTML and Markdown. For GTD its great, because you can great shorthand for commonly used clips you'd normally write down on paper!

The site also autosaves the work and provides keystroke. If you have the site remember the login, everytime you go to www.ayenotes.com to take notes online you are dropped right into the new note screen. To get your data out, you can email or download the note in multimarkdown format.