What got this started was a roll out of Microsoft OneNote at work. So, everyone in the office now has it and some teams have already been using it for tracking projects. First impressions so far:
Pros
- Integrates with Sharepoint and other Office apps we have at work
- Installs on most devices for free
- Free web version of OneNote with a Microsoft OneDrive account
- Has built-in OCD and screen capture
Cons
- Free web version isn't going to link up with the version we're using at work
- No app for the Blackberry
- Nothing for Linux (Ubuntu!)
So, looking at trying to find something that would be more accessible on all my devices, at work and home, took a look at Evernote. There are apps for Linux available (Everpad, NixNote aka Nevernote) and they have an app for the Blackberry. Multiple subscription levels that include free personal use and scales up for business use.
Both have third-party apps that used with them to scan, capture web pages and utilize project management tools.
For now, I'm going to use OneNote just for specific work projects and Evernote for everything else. Also going to use Zendone.com to integrate Evernote with my Google Calendar (OneNote can hook in with Outlook, but we don't use Outlook at work).
More to follow as I try things out.
