Boot17 1,538 Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 There are a lot of posts about issues with Evernote. And I know lots of them are justified and things still need to be worked out. However, I am somewhat surprised that there aren't more posts about how great Evernote is though. Is it just because people that are satisfied don't think to come and post positive things? I mean - what would be the point of that? (Would you just look like a "fan-boy"?) The only reason I really found these forums were because of issues that I was having in the early days with v10. Can I just say that I am loving Evernote right now though -- more than ever before. I run EN on PC, MacOS, iPadOS, and iOS and occasionally on the web -- all on the latest v10 version. (Maybe I'm lucky that I don't have an Android...?) and I have very few issues and complaints. This app and ecosystem is seriously awesome. Here are just a few random thoughts that I jotted down recently -- not nearly an exhaustive list. Multi-platform. So cool to be able to access my notes from anywhere. Same with tasks too -- vs being locked into a specific OS platform. (I'm also a Things user in the Apple-only ecosystem and can't access from Windows PC) Multi-platform look is universal -- same on Windows, MacOS, iPadOS, iOS (and web) -- very, very nice This one is huge to me. Before, the note font was so different between Windows and MacOS. The UI is so good. One of the best on any apps that I've used. I know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I really dig the look of the new version. Like - really dig it. Kudos to the designers. Love the structure of the setup compared to XXX (which I loathe) or XXX (which is so tedious) [competitor names removed] Price is good enough for Plus -- I may upgrade to Personal/Professional. (7/21 - No real need to yet though) 9/3 - I upgraded to Personal Attachments are super nice: pdf, Affinity Designer, Pages, etc. different options for inline PDF (and PDF searching for Personal) love the way the attachments are inline (kind of weird how I can edit some files in place -- like a Pages document -- but not a PDF (with Preview and not the EN PDF Editor)) Working with attachments is simple compared to other tools Opening multiple windows on Desktop is awesome like XXXX [competitor name removed] can only do one extra window and it isn't a "full featured" note editor / window. (Yes - hoping that tabs come back on MacOS, but if it doesn't, I have adjusted.) By the way -- this works better on MacOS than Windows because of MacOS's Command-Tilde window switching within the same app Dragging and dropping/moving attachments and bullet point blocks is superb When note window fills application (side bar and note list are hidden) you can use 'Switch to' to go to a different note and then use the back mouse button or keyboard shortcut to go back to the other note. Tasks -- searching (and filtering) for tasks is pretty nice. I like how it bolds the text and keeps the task list with the filter for subsequent opens of the task view. Tagging setup is phenomenal. Can I mention "Switch to..." (Command-J on MacOS, Ctrl-Q on Windows) again -- love that. Love that I can expand a note to take up the whole space (hide the side bar and note list) and then use 'Switch to...' to find and open a different note in place. Feature request... I should look to see if this is already posted... Make it so you can open a note in a new window from the 'Switch to...' There are so many other things that Evernote does right -- this list is really just a drop in that bucket. I know there is still a ways to go with v10 to work out all the kinks, but I think they are definitely on the right track and I'm really liking how things are shaping up. 5 Link to comment
Level 5* DTLow 5,744 Posted September 10, 2021 Level 5* Share Posted September 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Boot17 said: Can I just say that I am loving Evernote right now I'm still using the Evernote Legacy product The v10 product is a work-in-progress; I'm waiting for work to be completed considering switching >>Multi-platform I'm Apple only, but I agree that multi-platform is cool however this comes at a cost The Evernote Legacy product maintained native apps for each platform at increased development work and costs This limits the implementation of new features The Evernote v10 product converted to a more universal mechanism and reduced the development work and costs This limits the product quality on the Mac/Windows platforms (imho) >>Love the structure of the setup The .enml note format (basically html) works for me; although some users want a markdown option I'm happy that my other files are maintained in native format (note attachment files) I appreciate the sync process that maintains the master data copy on the Evernote servers, and copies on each of my devices >> Tagging setup is phenomenal. Agreed, and convinced me to drop folder methodology >> Data Export I would also include the data export feature I've always appreciated that my data is not locked in and easily exported Works well in the Evernote Legacy product; still a work-in-progress for the v10 product 2 Link to comment
sch01ar 48 Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 100% agree. I returned to EN a few weeks ago and am loving it - chromebook user, so web only. I signed up around 2011/12. Can't remember why I ditched. I joined the forum hoping to learn from others' example workflows, etc. I'm a writer / researcher / project manager also doing a postgrad part-time and EN offers a strong notes workflow which is rooted in note content: not links between notes, as is the vogue today. I think how the new features are sat "on top of" the old EN model is very cunning. With the filtered notes widget in particular, the "home screen" is a powerhouse for me. I'd love to see multiple swappable "homes". I'm not blind to the flaws, and I understand why so many here are furious. I have long-standing pro accounts with Notejoy and Nimbus, both solid apps. In just a few weeks I've seen bugs in EN that've made my head melt, and have raised many here and with support. Also, I can't believe EN doesn't yet have many basic web app features, like a back button menu. It feels like EN have a clear vision, but have flubbed the balancing act with the old pros. Nevertheless, I'd still just like to learn more about other user's workflows ... 4 Link to comment
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