TIPS from 1-YEAR with Rocketbook CORE (EVERLAST) and FUSION
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- After 1-year using the Rocketbook Core (Everlast) and Fusion erasable notebooks, I have adopted several habits and tricks that I'd like to pass along in this video.
This is certainly not an exhaustive list of tips, so if you have others, please share them in the comments so that others can make the most of their notebooks as well.
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Tip: For precise corrections I tried with great success using a cotton tip swab i.e. Q-tips - dampen one end to erase with accuracy and use opposite end to dry , without affecting surrounding writing. Works very well!
Nice tip! Thanks for sharing 👍
Great idea, thanks!
Great tip! But I still hope rocketbook releases a dedicated eraser because q-tips aren't sustainable
I literally just heard about these an hour ago. Now, I so want one.
I have to write EVERYTHING down, or I’ll forget. So, I have notes, post it notes, and loose documents “everywhere “.
Someone on TikTok mentioned it and I had to investigate. On Amazon, $35... very responsible.
I'm glad you found my video then 👍 You may be interested in my 'Everything Rocketbook' playlist as well. It has many more videos on all the different notebooks, the app and tips ✌️
I am learning Japanese and it was astounding how the OCR could read those characters!!!
So refreshingly "non-tech." I appreciate this.
Grandma Here: I wish I had found you before Christmas, these notebooks would be Christmas presents for my kids. Thank You for the Valuable information!
Thank you for your feedback, I'm happy to hear you found the video useful 👍
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Good Morning Jake, the kids will be here for Christmas, I'm looking forward to sharing this video with them. Thank You!
@@stefanherns4541 I hope they find it helpful. And happy holidays!
They also sell a large number of compatible pens on amazon in every color and style.
See my other video for how all the FriXion pens, markers and highlighters work in a Rocketbook 👍
Just received for Christmas and excited to dive in. Thanks for the tips!
No problem Gail! I'm glad you found the video helpful 👍 You may also like the other videos in my 'Everything Rocketbook' playlist ✌️ Good luck and enjoy!
Same! I was so happy when I got mine.
Me too!!
Can you tell me why you use it? I must be missing something because I see no point in it and just got one as a gift.
I could just write on normal paper, with a normal pen, and scan it to any cloud service or scan it with an app like Evernote if I wanted it searchable.
I've watched several review now and I can't see anything that makes this better than that. In fact it seems way worse as you need to always have this with you, buy and use special pens that take time to dry etc...
What am I missing here?
@@sethpeterson8261 you can buy these pans in every store and they are not that special. The point is that the inbuilt software makes scanning easier and the fact the it's erasable allows you to have one notebook at all times.
Compare to other reviews this one is TOP. Thanks
One of the most detailed video on the subject that i found so far, thank you for the time and the tips !
Your videos have been very helpful. Not having used OCR apps and storing notes, a video about the software use would be great. Tips to organize all the scanned material would be very useful. I can barely manage my Google Drive stuff now. Thank you.
Same! I have so much stuff that's been added to my Google drive over the years but with no organization whatsoever!
OMG! I did not know this existed!! I must find a reason to justify buying one! I LOVE LOVE LOVE Evernote. I generally put all my notes, both quick shopping lists and any time I need to actually take notes. I have a full size keyboard for my tablet. But I can see how using a pen/notebook could be useful. I do use sticky notes on my desk every day. So many ideas! Thanks for the great videos about these notebooks.
Thanks for watching! I'm glad I could help 👍
Thank you for becoming my go-to on Rocketbook; your videos are great!
Thanks Samir! I'm glad you fine the videos useful 👍 In working on a new one that should be up in the next few weeks about all the FriXion accessories ✌️
Your Rocketbook videos are well thought out and presented. I combined the Panda Planner with the Everlast notebook. Simply unbend the top spiral and then simply wind down. It takes seconds. You don't need to buy a larger spiral. It takes seconds once you unbend the first spiral. Don't try to fit both covers. Also, I wet 1/3 of the supplied towel and leave the rest to dry.
Thanks Malcolm. And nice tip! I've combined my 2 Rocketbook Flip Notebooks that way as well 👍
Thinking about picking up one of these notebooks but I was on the fence. Didn't know that the app had pages to try out so gonna hop on that now. Thanks for the beautifully made and well narrated video. 👍
Thanks, I appreciate it! And thanks for watching 👍
Ditto, also the fact that they have a multi color pen out pushed me over the edge as well.
I have another video that walks through all of the different types of FriXion products that you may find interesting then. Pens, highlighters and markers.
@@JakeReevesVideo they also have a series of multicolored pens, one pen multiple colors, in a metallic "adult business" style.
Also looking around Japan has REALLY embraced the frixion pen. Google shopping shunted me to a number of Japanese sites and english sites that import and resale japanese stationary that had hundreds of options, stamps, stamps for planning, character pens, etc. Jetpens.com and tokyopenshop.com were in english language.
Jake, I learn something from every one of your videos. Those water brush pens are such a great idea for precise erasures - thank you!
You’re very welcome!
Great tips! I’ve learned these along the way through trial and error. It’s been so worth problem solving using this new type of system for me. Your videos have also been a very useful resource. I would add that recently, I use the water pen and have found that I wet the mistake and brush away from other words that I don’t want to erase and that way the ink residue isn’t left around the text I’m trying to keep. Before, I was just kind of brushing any which way and then it would get so close to my other text which would be a frustrating. But yeah basically just erase by dragging towards an empty area, lift and drag, lift and drag away, instead of erasing like you would with an eraser on paper where you keep it on the paper until the writing is gone.
Nice tip 👍 Thanks for sharing
Hey just came back to say that I have recently been using small make up sponges to soak up extra water that may come out from the water brush pen on to the paper and then dry small mistakes. It’s been so helpful. It feels like using little erasers. You can squeeze the sponges enough (which helps with soaking up) when dabbing to erase or cut them as small as you want. I found a bag of them at Walmart for about 3$
I have been loving my rocketbooks. Thanks for some new tips.
Thanks for watching and sharing! ✌️
Get a reMarkable.
Jonathan, you say "rocketbooks" plural. Is there a reason you have more than one? Thanks!
Thanks for this Jake, very concise and helpful. I am big on bullet journals, and decided to take a chance with rocketbook as a supplementary note-taking tool. Really appreciate the advice here!
I am an avid note taker and list maker. I’m ADD and as many others, I have a ton going on in life and get overwhelmed. I recently realized how many notebooks I have full of lists everywhere. One for groceries, one for appointments, another for my kid’s activities. The lists go on and on. Lol I appreciate this video..I need to go get the correct pen. I’ll add that to my to do list 😂
I don't write (aside from some occasional measurements or small calculations) so I'd rarely use one of these if I had one, but I'm still so tempted to buy one
They do have tiny note pads too :)
Check out the Flip Mini 👍
As always, awesome video, Jake! 🚀
Thanks! I'm glad you like it! 👍 Keep making great products!
@@JakeReevesVideo You're not the guy on the RocketBook website are you? You should be! I looked on that page for an hour for info about the fusion pens but you have WAY better information!! Thanks man! I was going to switch to a different smartbook but you seem to know what you're talking about!
Thanks Megan, I'm not the guy from the website, but I'm glad that I could help. Thankfully the Rocketbook team sent me the pens so that I could make this video. I'd be happy to see them embed it in their site it that would help them 👍
@@JakeReevesVideo I was 5 minutes away from buying a neweyes LCD tablet and a bunch of other stuff! My shopping cart was full!!
I'm glad I could help save you some money then 👍 If you have other big questions just let me know. I'm always looking for substantial questions that could be made into videos ✌️
Just got one for Christmas. I think better when I write things out. So glad I don't have to waste paper to do so now.
Awesome! Congratulations 👍 I hope you enjoy it ✌️
I just set mine up! I’m so excited to learn more!
Nice Cecilia 👍 Congratulations and welcome to the Rocketbook family. You may find my playlist 'Everything Rocketbook' helpful if you're looking for more information ✌️
This was SUPER helpful!!! You convinced me to buy one for school, and I LOVE it!! Thank you!!
Thank you Becca, I'm so happy to hear that you found the content helpful and that you're enjoying your Rocketbook ✌️ Thanks for taking the time to let me know 👍
Jake this was a great set of tips. I just bought my first 6x8 Rocketbook and exploring how to use it now! Great job on this tips video - really useful!!
Thanks, if you liked this, you may enjoy my Everything Rocketbook playlist as well 👍
@@JakeReevesVideo ahh yep already queued :D I'm considering getting one for my sister who is big into bullet journaling and it looks like you have a video on that too! :)
That’s what I primarily use mine for 👍
Thanks for your reviews, mine is coming today 🙂
You should read about bullet journaling how they handle multi page notes. Works really well.
I was unsure whether I wanted the fusion or not, but after watching your video I’ve made up my mind to buy one. Thanks!
Nice! I hope you enjoy it 👍 Thanks for watching ✌
I've just discovered this and got myself one! Thanks for everything, it's just amazing!
No problem! I'm glad you like it ✌️ You may also like some of my other videos in my 'Everything Rocketbook' playlist 👍
I recently bought the Mini and needed some tips like these. Thank you! 🙏🏽
You're welcome! Thanks for watching! I'm glad I could help! 👍✌️
This is such a great tips video. Got my first book today and it's is so helpful to know about the permanent marker templates and the 30 day window! Thank you 😊
No problem Claire, I’m glad you liked it 👍 If you liked this, make sure to check out my Everything Rocketbook playlist ✌️
@@JakeReevesVideo I certainly will!
Hi there!
I live in the UK and discovered your ingenious erasable book about two weeks ago and used it straight away!!
I now have the A4, A5 and also the mini sizes and absolutely love them!!
The only criticism that I have is that the pen and the little towelette don't come with a small hole in the corner so that you can attach them to the books when you're on the go so that you don't lose them.
Otherwise, bravo!! Love them so far!!😁
Thanks ☺️
Nice suggestion for an improvement Phoebie 👍 They aren't my notebooks - I don't work for Rocketbook, I just share my thoughts in the hopes someone finds them helpful - but hopefully someone from Rocketbook does see your suggestion, because I like it too ✌️
You can get a little sticker thing that has a pen holder attached though
Love this! I use a regular easer for small mistakes ! Super easy and leaves no mess!
Nice, just be careful not to use it too much in any one spot. I found in my test video that after about 20 re-uses it begins to remove the page coating.
Getting my Rocketbook today! Great tips!
Nice! Exciting stuff 👍 I hope you enjoy it, and thanks for watching! ✌️
I remember when these first came out and wanted to try them. I then promptly forgot about them because i didn't write it down, or I forgot/lost where I wrote it down at. I want to try out one of the executive sizes for work. I often use a Jr. Legal pad for scribbling notes and doing math for my CNC programs. Sometimes specific procedures for certain parts or blueprints I'll write down in case the same job comes in again in the future. The problem I have right now is the 8 inch stack of loose papers, 8x5 notebooks, and legal pads stacked in the top of my toolbox. A repeat job might come in 5 years later. I now have to remember when I last did that job, it's not too hard if it's called the same thing because I can then look up in the network the last time that particular drawing number was used as we back up everything digitally. My notes don't though because they're just for me and the yearly auditor doesn't want those kinds of things in with the office side of things. I do label my notebooks with the years or use it for a particular type of note. 10 years of that though and it gets to be a huge pain trying to remember when we did the job last, did i write notes on it, did i lose the notes, was it called something different then or a ton of other questions that pop up. I've thought about scanning them into my phone but with no good way to search the pictures or lack of time to sit there and put tags on hundreds of notes I just never did.
This on the other hand seems to answer just about all of my problems, I can start fresh and keep track of everything that i write down and maybe when i have time i can go back and slowly add in my old notes on all the other jobs that i have done. I might just have to try these out finally, if I don't forget about them by the time I get paid or lose the note I'm about to write to look into these further.
Awesome video...i learned a lot of tricks that make using rocketbook much easier.
Thanks 👍 I'm glad you liked it ✌️ Thanks for taking the time to let me know 🙂
I have 3 of these books, love them. I recommend getting a Grafton pen to up your style game as they are made out of aluminum and can use the frixon ink cartridges.
Tom Lastname how do you manage the scanning of the three different notebooks. I can’t seem to figure out adding more destinations for the symbols on the second book.
You can't add more destinations regrettably, so you have to make due with the same ones. Unfortunate.
Jake Reeves ugh okay. Thank you. I totally was not expecting a reply so quickly especially from you.
No worries. Happy to help ✌️
If you put two books together and separate by destination page would that give you additional locations
Thank you for your year's worth of tips. I love my new rocketbook
I'm glad you found the video useful 👍
Received a Rocketbook core today and I’m very excited to get started!!
Great review, I work remotely and this is awesome. Thank you
I'm glad you liked it 👍 Thanks for watching ✌
The double hash tags is a phenomenal tip!
Thanks Amari! If you like that one, you may be interested in my 'Magic of Rocketbook OCR' video in my 'Everything Rocketbook' Playlist ✌ Thanks for watching 👍
Excellent Video and I can see many more to watch. So 3 quick questions and I'll then watch more. 1. What is the cool lamp with the light? 2. What is the best combo of a Day Timer with Notebook you've observed?
Maybe I mis-heard you but did you say you must print letter for handwriting recognition? I've found cursive works fine for recognition as long as your style is "pure" by-the-book cursive. After multiple tests I've also noticed that if your cursive writing is a bit exaggerated...perhaps a bit sloppy, the recognition works even better. It's almost as if the algorithm expects a bit of sloppiness. Anyway, experiment with cursive. it works fine. Thanks! Great video!
Thanks for the feedback Tim! I haven't been able to get the cursive to work for me when I tried, but if you've had success, hopefully others will as well! I'll pin this comment for future viewers 👍 Thanks for watching!
@@JakeReevesVideo I can send you an example of what I've been doing with cursive. How can I get it to you?
@@timmundorff2354 thanks Tim. You can find me on Instagram @jakereeves.reviews. or on Twitter @jakereevesvideo
@@JakeReevesVideo Darned if I can figure out how to get the files to you via Instagram. Created an instagram account...but can't figure out how to post anything.
@@timmundorff2354 if you go to my page (@jakereeves.reviews) you should see a 'message' button at the top, which will open a chat where you can attach photos. Thanks for trying so hard.
Thx for the follow up video!
No problem Richard. I have a whole playlist called 'Everything Rocketbook' where I've made a bunch of videos that you may find helpful and interesting.
I ahve been considering buying these ... found your video series very helpful in making a decision ... thank you.
No problem! I'm glad that you found it helpful!
@@JakeReevesVideo one quick question. Can I microwave Rocketbook Fusion to get it all erased?
No. Don't microwave the Everlast (Core) or the Fusion.
@@JakeReevesVideo thank you. I think you just saved my book. :)
@@RohitBhosale happy to help ✌️
Thank you that was really helpful and a thorough review of the capabilities of the Rocketbook.
You're very welcome Kate. I have a whole playlist of Rocketbook reviews and tips that you may like as well. All the best!
@@JakeReevesVideo thanks I've bought the fusion A5 (in UK) thanks to your link and discount, so will see how I go :)
Nice! I hope you enjoy it ✌️
Don't need to buy the notebook. Print the templates and laminate them. I use a thin sharpie in all colors. It easily wipes clean with rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer, anything alcohol based. I keep medical alcohol pads for clean up. This hack can be 100% customizable with colored paper, differant sized paper, differant bindings you can think up. I keep mine in a 3 ring binder. Litterally any pen or paper can be used, so long as you have that QR code on it.
Great video many thanks
I had the same thought about having water pen with cloth "eraser" on the other tip 👊That would be so much better
Great minds think alike ;)
Thank you for all these useful tips, Jack!! I am new to the Rocketbook, so I am learning a lot! GRACIAS!!
Happy to help 👍 Enjoy ✌️
Id like this for my statistics class for uploading formulas and economics for that unusual note taking sometimes.
You deserve more subs. Your videos look great!!!
Thanks! And thanks for watching 👍
You say "tips and tricks", but some of this is really good basic advice that should have been in the manual. Especially "write at an angle and with a light touch to avoid scratching the surface" and "Don't use the eraser, use a water-brush pen" (or as someone else suggested here, a damp cotton swab). I also appreciate how you re-iterated/clarified the importance of cleaning the pages within 30 days. The manual just says "when you don't plan to use it for a month or longer". I just received a Rocketbook Fusion as a gift and I'm glad I found your videos before I started using it.
I do have one question, though. I understand that yes, there is something special about the Pilot FriXion pens and those should be used exclusively, but can you confirm that the microfiber towel is just a microfiber towel and any microfiber towel will work? Even old ones that went in the laundry? Does it even have to be a microfiber towel? Is the important part wetting it down and wiping it away? Or will different materials damage the pages? Could paper towel be used?
Any microfibre towel will do. Just make sure it is soft and doesn’t have anything on it (oils, etc) that would contaminate or scratch the page surface. I regularly hand wash mine.
@@JakeReevesVideo Will any hand/dish soap do?
Just rinse w water - no soap
REALLY good review of the document, I was hoping to get more info on how to set up the send to icon on the bottom and how to set up before use. Katrina
Thanks Katrina, I'm glad you like the video. Setting up the destinations folders is fairly straight forward. Within the Rocketbook App you configure them by clicking on the three bars in the top left edge, then selecting destinations. From there, you will see each of the symbols that are along the bottom of the notebook, and you can click on any of them to connect it to one of: Google Drive, Evernote, Dropbox, OneNote, ONeDrive, Trello, Slack, box, Google Photos or Email. You then log into the appropriate service and select the sub-folder in which you want to save the files. That's it. It's about as easy as logging into any of those services on their own.
I hope this helps!
Wow this video was awesome, with this single video you made me to subscribe your channel, keep going you'll get many subs.
Pros of your video:
# Highly detailed
# Short
# To the point
# Good presentation
Advice:
# Just give a timeline in the description, so that one could just skip to a different part of the video.
# Just right all the tips in short in the description.
Thanks for the subscription, I am glad to hear that you like my content! And thank you for the feedback!
Great video, thanks for the tips.
This is a great video..... thank you.!
Great tips and hints! Thank you!!
You're very welcome, thanks for taking the time to let me know ✌
Thanks Andrew. I will go for that
These are really good tips! I hope rocketbook does make a water pen eraser in the future cause I do make a lot of mistakes when taking notes.
I added it to their customer suggestions web page, and last I checked it was listed as 'under considerarion', so hopefully 👍 Thanks for watching ✌️
I was a big fan of the Rocketbook and used it heavily for over a year. My gripe was about the Everlast cover. Over time, the plastic cover warped, making it difficult to write on that side. Has anyone else experienced this and do the latest Everlast books use the same material for their covers?
I understand what you're saying. I have both Everlast and Fusion and they both use the same thing hard plastic cover. I once folded it in a bag by accident and had to sandwich it between heavy textbooks to correct that. I also found they scratched very easily. Thanks for sharing your feedback with others here! And for watching 👍
On erasing small/short mistakes, I wonder how a damp q-tip would work, then just blotting with a tissue or the included microfiber if it were dry. I'm thinking that a few damp q-tips could go in a snack-size ziploc bag, in purse, backpack, pocket, whatever, the kleenex/cloth wherever. Quite portable and cost-effective, and if the q-tips started drying out, a few drops of water into the ziploc would increase their dampness. If they get funky, throw it all out and start over. Cheap DIY vs a $10 aquapen, also perhaps not so wet. NOTE: I only ordered my Rocketbook, so my idea is merely "untested theory!" :-)
That's a good idea too. I've seen people suggest that in forums as well. I went with a water pen because it felt like a more polished product, but hopefully Rocketbook will adapt the best of both methods into an eraser pen soon. Thanks for watching and sharing your ideas!
@@JakeReevesVideo It would be great for the company to make something ingeniously designed for the RB! Meanwhile, I certainly agree that the Aquapen is just a tad more classy and dignified than a fuzzy Q-tip in a rumpled ziploc bag! Oh well!
This is how to do a "tips" guide!!! 😊
Great review and tips! Do you know someone left-handed using the rocketbook? I fear it could be difficult due to time the ink needs to dry. Also, the spiral bindings doesn't seem super-comfortable to us left-handed people.
I don't know anyone left handed who uses the Rocketbook personally, but yes, those are the biggest issues. I've seen lefties commenting on Reddit, where there is an active Rocketbook group, so they can probably give you good advise 👍
Murphy700018 I’m left handed the only problem I had so far is smudging the very top lines. I bought the 5mm pens but honestly the pen included is good enough. What nice is the pen doesn’t bite into the paper like other paper so you get a smoother writing experience.
Thank you very much!
You’re very welcome ✌️
I don't understand why as of yet no one has taken the time to show what the actual document results look like when it is scanned in the telephone. How does it actually look. Not a distant fast show but... A close up to see how it actually looks. Goodness gracious.
Check out my video where I look at all the different pens you can use with Rocketbook. There I provide some more scan images.
Thank you for the great tips!!
No problem! Thanks for taking the time to comment 👍
Hello Jake,
As far as taking notes for several different classes, can I set up the icons to represent my different classes? For instance diamond-physiology/apple- anatomy/bell-physics?
Hi Sara, yes you could set up the icons that way. You would just want to create separate folders for each class in one of OneDrive, Google Drive or Dropbox, etc. Then point each of the icons to the respective folder for each class. I hope this helps! 👍
I was curious about this too. I went ahead and made a template for “Cornell Style” for O-Chem, but also purchased a stencil that is the size of a credit card/keychain to use for hectograms etc. I’m in my 30’s so used to pen/paper notes, but young enough to appreciate technology to make it easier! You can always make your bookmarks that can help you separate your notes. For anatomy I have a skull, physiology an arm flexing and also a heart ( not a little girl heart, but a heart organ).
Perfect video!
Thanks Kwak! I really appreciate the feedback. If you don't mind me asking, what did you like about it? I'm trying to improve with each review/video I make, so the feedback is very helpful 👍
2022 this still awesome tips
Thanks 🙏
I got mine for Christmas and I am in love with it!! And fund your tips in this video super helpful!! I think I somehow got water marks on a few of my pages, idk if you can get rid of them, but my biggest struggle was my pens dying rather fast, is that normal or is there a style of pen that has been reliable for you??
I'm glad to hear you found my videos helpful 👍 I can't say I've run into the issue of the FriXion pens drying too fast, but I would encourage you to check out my recent video comparing the 3 sizes of FriXion pens, as well as my one from last year looking at all the pens, markers and highlighters that are in the FriXion lineup. You may find some information in there that would be helpful 👍 you can find them in my 'Everything Rocketbook' playlist ✌️
Thank you for the tips. This is my first introduction to Rocketbook as a gift. My job involves me working with many school districts and large projects for education. If I need to do an idea page for a project, how does it work if its an ever-evolving and ever-developing item? Like a running list of ideas for a presentation? If I am erasing daily my page, how do I add to the list? Do I do it on the saved document I scanned?
There are a lot of different things that will help with evolving projects. The first is Rocketbook's Smart Lists feature, which allows you to add items to a bulletin list, then when scanned you can choose which of the smart lists you've made within the App that you want to add the items to. Another consideration is that you have about 30-days to leave the ink on the page before it will stain - so if you have an evolving mind map, you can just add to it over that time, then scan at the end. Unfortunately, there isn't yet a way to automatically overwrite a previous scan, but I'm still optimistic that they will eventually add some sort of edit feature within the App for post-processing. If you're new to the system, you may find my 'Everything Rocketbook' playlist helpful ✌
I don’t see this as a list of “tips” but a list of cons to the Everlast, with too much to maintain. I much prefer the Wave over having to go through all that. The pages have more of a paper feel, the ink dries faster so it doesn’t smudge nor ERASE when highlighted. No need to carry a cloth for quick erasing- the pen eraser works just fine! And having to wash that cloth? Wow. So much maintenance for this notebook. I know the Everlast has been the trending release lately, but I really hope that Rocketbook keeps the Wave notebook around and improves it over time.
Thanks.
Thanks for the great tips, getting mine delivered today, can you elaborate a little on these pens? Life expectations, I'm sure it comes down to use
Thanks Rob, I have 2 videos that talk about the FriXion pens. The first talks about pens, markers and highlighters, while the second goes into detail regarding the 3 different pen tip sizes. Both are in my 'Everything Rocketbook' playlist ✌️
As far as the drying process goes, can you perhaps use a blotting method with a paper towel or with that microcloth?
Where r the templates tho? I wanna try it first
Hi what's up, love the video
Thanks 👍 I'm glad you like it ✌️
Great video by the way ! Can you search in your already-loaded-pages for a specific word or phrase ? Like, searching for "meetign wiht Louis" ?
Thanks, yes - smart search is possible 👍
Hey Jake, great video! Very clear and professional. What’s your opinion on the “planner” section of the Fusion? I’m interested in buying the rocketbook, but I don’t want to have to buy a separate planner as well. Do you have any templates that you recommend for setting up a planner section? Thanks!
The Fusion is good. I have a review of it on my channel as well as a video dedicated to how I use my Rocketbook for bullet journalling. The second video shows the templates I've developed that I use daily as an agenda for my Rocketbooks.
I'm curious regarding smudging since I am left handed. When I use a pencil, I tend to smudge. I also have a hard time holding the pen or pencil perpendicular as write. ( jel pens are not my friend). Any comments would be appreciated. This system is the perfect answer when it comes to organizing and keeping everthing in one booking system.
Thank you.
Unfortunately, if you smudge with normal pen/pencil and paper, you will smudge even worse with Rocketbook. The synthetic paper makes the FriXion ink act like gel pens that don't dry for about 15s after you write... sorry to be the barer of bad news.
I'm a lefty. Sounds like you need to reposition your notebook and paper! hahaha. When I learned to print, write, everyone positioned the paper angled to the left. My father is a lefty and his teacher wouldn't let ANYONE position their paper differently! I positioned mine to the right and write just like a Righty left to right. No smudging at all.
I just bought a fusion and am learning how to use it. I am constantly buying new notebooks to write in so this will help. Thank you for this video and now you have a new subscriber. I love the lamp you have on your desk. Do you have a link for that? Thank you again!
I'm glad you enjoyed the content, thanks! I don't have a link for it, but it was a TaoTronics desk lamp I got from Amazon, which included wireless charging (but I think they had options without this too). Enjoy!
@@JakeReevesVideo thank you! Do you like the lamp?
It's OK. I was expecting something a little sturdier. Was more plastic-like than I hoped for, but works well.
@@JakeReevesVideo, thank you!
You're very welcome
I enjoyed watching your video - so I'm fine with how to use the notebook, templates, etc. I have not been able to scan my work and I don't understand the destinations piece. Do you have a video on that? Thanks,
I’m glad you liked it - check out my Everything Rocketbook playlist for a video about how to use the destinations with the Rocketbook App 👍
Nice review :) I really think about buying a rocket book. I'm just a big fan of the idea.
Btw. do you have a link to your adjustable lamp? It looks pretty neat
Have you figured out a way to autosend an OCR to a folder? For some reason I can only manage to send the OCRs as emails. Cursive has worked very well for me, picking up 90+ % of my normal handwriting. Hence the interest in more OCR options.
If you go into where you configure the destinations, you have the ability now to send a text file with the OCR transcript as well 👍
@@JakeReevesVideo Yes, but only if I attach it to an email. I still haven't found a way to automatically send such a transcript to a folder location.
@@samirel-hibri530 I just tested it, and mine works for folders too. I have it set to send the PDF as well as a .docx file with the transcribed text. Under the destination configuration I turned on 'OCR transcription' and then set it to 'send as two files'. This seems to work, at least with the Google Drive folders I've tested so far.
@@JakeReevesVideo Hi Jake, I have a Rocketbook Fusion and I'm using app version 3.1.18 ( Dec 23, 2019) on Android and OneNote. Whatever I try, I can only send a PDF to a folder. To an email I have a choice of embedding the transcription in the email body or as a .txt file.
Perhaps the app is different on IOS, which I am now guessing you're using?
After reviewing several similar types of reusable notebooks, your videos convinced me to get the Rocketbook Fusion. I ordered it early this morning on Amazon and it was delivered shortly after 12 noon. I also ordered assorted colored pens. When you upload documents with colored ink, do the colors translate to the uploaded format or is everything black and white?
I'm glad to hear my videos were able to help you make a decision 👍 The colors to done through. You can see examples in my FriXion pens video if you want. Good luck!
Hi Jake. Thanks for your review.
I would like to clarify, can ALL Frixion pens be used for the Rocketbook or only a limited set? I am also curious to how well the highlight shows after scanning. Does it affect the visibility of the notes written below (assuming it was already dry when highlighting)
Also, since the Rocketbook app functions as a scanning app, does that mean that I can actually use ANY PEN on the paper, however, Frixion is of course recommended because of its formula and how easy it is to clean them off the pages.
Appreciate your view and response. Thank you!
Hi, thanks for the comment. You should be good to use any FriXion pens on the Rocketbooks. Other pens will not work because they won't erase and if you can remove them, you'll likely damage the Rocketbook's surface coating, which is its key to readability. For highlighters, it is best to use the FriXion highlighters when the text is dry because it will smudge the ink below.
I made this video that will help answer many of your questions: th-cam.com/video/lfGb0JL9dtE/w-d-xo.html
I hope this helps!
@@JakeReevesVideo Awesome! Thanks for your response Jake! The video will be super helpful! Appreciate it!
FYI a more recent comment suggested printing out the practice templates he talked about, laminating them, using sharpies, and then "washing" with anything alcohol-based. She uses alcohol prep pads for small corrections. I suspect that you could also use the pens intended for overhead transparencies on laminated paper which would allow you to use regular water to clean them.
So wait...
If I want to edit my notes saved on the cloud, I can't display them on the notebook?
I want a tool that feels like paper, I can write, draw, upload, AND load it back up into the screen to edit at any time.
I don't like phone screen tablets.
Ya, unfortunately your edits won't show up on the physical notebook. You may want to try a paperlike screen protector for the iPad, or perhaps a reMarkable tablet, but both options would be far more expensive (unless you already have the iPad).
Awesome!
Are there any other tips similar to the double #'s for titles? Is there a list of these "hidden commands" anywhere?
No real list anywhere, that's why I made my Tips video. The only new feature I've found is that if you go into the destinations area, you can configure to have a text file of the OCR transcript written to your save folder as well.
I notice you also appear to have the Shine-Ultra portable scanner. I ordered one and as soon China is caught up on the virus delays, it will be on its way to me!
I don't actually, that is just a standard desk lamp, but looks very similar. I hope you enjoy it! Looks neat.
@@JakeReevesVideo Oh man that's funny. You could have fooled me! I don't have mine yet and shipping is delayed. Have tons of old family photos and docs to scan so I got this thing on indiegogo. Anyway, everything is starting to look like a super fast scanner, I guess, because I want it so bad right now. BTW, excellent video, thanks very much. Carry on!
@@hoofstep haha, thanks for watching. I'm glad you liked it 👍
This seems like a hassle. And I can't go back and update notes.....I'll stick with the iPad.
Why do I always hear about links and referral codes AFTER 🤦♂️😂
Sad... Ya, I do the same thing. Well flag this video and check back if you ever need another Rocketbook product ✌️
@@JakeReevesVideo can i have a new code please : )
The current code is active. If you are having issues, let me know, but make sure you check the terms to see that it will work for what you want 👍
@@JakeReevesVideo Terms and Conditions: Code is valid for 15% off purchases of $35 or more on the US + Canadian store (link above) or £30 or more from getrocketbook.co.uk (UK). Discount is not applied to taxes or shipping. Discount is not applicable to bundles.
Valid until 12/31/2020, it say it expired at the end of 2020
Hey great vid! do You have any fixes for smudging because no matter how lightly I write it, it always smudges lol.
The only suggestion I can make for smudging is to try using a thinner pen (0.5 or 0.38mm) because they dry faster. I have a whole video comparing the 0.7, 0.5 and 0.38mm FriXion pens 👍
IMO honestly with all the precautions and steps we need for note-taking, it doesnt seem that convenient with Rocketbook. I was thinking to get one because the idea of syncing to cloud is great with low price point, but the thought of needing to use specific pens/writing angle, waiting for it to dry, wiping it with wet cloth....repeat.. kinda lost my interest.
I just received my Rocketbook for Christmas. Exited about this notebook! I’ve read not to keep your notebook in the heat. Anyone have tips for hotties months?
Excellent video! Random QUESTION: what kind of lamp is that??
Thanks. It's a TaoTronics lamp I got from Amazon with a built in charging base. It is good - but the plastic frame is a little flimsy
Hey Jake, first of all, your videos are very well made! Keep it up! I hope you get really big.
So, I'm thinking of getting a Rocketbook, and one of the things I want to use it for is to learn a little bit of drawing (not anything professional, just as a small hobby). Do you think there is some problem with this kind of use? Like drawing many lines on top of each other or something like that?
Hi Diego, thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it.
It really depends on what kind of drawing you want to do. The pens are very 'wet' when first applied and you shouldn't be applying too much pressure, so if you're looking to do basic black and white cartoon style I think you'd be fine (check out Rocketbook's Instagram page - there are lots of things people have made there), but I wouldn't expect to do any traditional sketching. Personally, I still prefer the feel of pencil on paper for sketching, but as an engineer, I've done some tool drawings in the notebooks over the last year.
I hope this helps! 👍 And thanks again ✌️
@@JakeReevesVideo Thanks for the tip man. From what I saw on Instagram it seems to be good for the simple drawings I want to make. I actually don't like pencils at all. The feeling of graphite is aversive to me, dunno why.
Now I only need to convince my wife that I need a $35 notebook.
@@diegocm8636 Good luck 👍 I hope it works out for you ✌️
@@diegocm8636 If it helps, you can get 15% off your first purchase! Hopefully that helps with the convincing 🚀
Rocketbook i want in!! :) I’m still having trouble using the code on the description
Great tips. Thanks. I'm having a problem with bullet points though. Sometimes they are seen and sometimes they are transcribed as a star in a circle or a bunch of weired symbols 🤷🏽♀️. Anyone have any tips?
Can you elaborate on why you put your titles inside double hashtags? I'm brand new to rocketbook and am not understanding the significance. Thx!
If you enable 'Smart Titles' under the App's handwriting recognition settings, then it will use the text between the hashtags as the title of your document when you upload, so that you don't need to type it out manually.
Nice video 👍 Im considering of buying one of these but my problem is that what about when my pens' life is over, do i have to repurchase the same pens over and over again?i mean it's not a good deal to pay for shipping that much for just pens now and then
FriXion pens are from Pilot, and are available quite readily in office stores where you would buy other pens, or on Amazon. So depending on where you live, it may not be a big deal. The FriXion pens are the only pens you can use though. Otherwise other pens will ruin the pages and not erase.
You can also just buy the replacement ink, as opposed to a whole pen, which will save some money.
Good luck with your decision.
@@JakeReevesVideo thanks a lot!