Totally worth it. The Rocketbook Wave changed the game for my notes.
I can now EASILY combine into ONE pdf if I want, just by changing a few settings, and scanning each page.
At the end of class, I whip out my phone, and 30 seconds later, BOOM. Notes are in a pre-selected folder in my Google drive, as one neat pdf.
It makes sharing my notes easy, which is fantastic for when you tutor students, teach friends, or a classmate goes "hey man could I borrow your notes?" I also bought the colored Frixion pens, and the colors really POP in the scanned images.
That said, for the skeptics, here are the 3 problems that should reasonably influence your purchase:
1.) Reusability:
5 reuses on average. 80 pages. A total of 400 pages. That is, if you can deal with ghosts that don't show up when you scan the pages.
You will end up with ghosts of previous notes after wiping your notebook. These range in severity depending on how much pressure you write with, and how densely you write.
Sometimes I can't tell I've used the page before. Other times, I regret coloring in that diagram...
I tend to wipe the book before actually using all of the pages (I haven't used all 400 theoretical pages yet). The average page gets more like 6 wipes.
2.) Durability:
I do understand if someone is frustrated that their pens and notebook wiped themselves in their hot car.
If you set the notebook on fire, that is your fault.
However, it is a paper notebook with a plastic coating on the cover so you can set a glass of water on it in the microwave.
As with any notebook, you really ought not to get it wet nor tear it.
Keep it inside something that won't ruin the edges; like a padfolio. I made the mistake of keeping in my backpack like regular notebooks; still scans, but looks ugly.
3.) Price:
Obviously, you can buy 400 pages of notebook paper and colorful pens, then scan notes into pdf all for less than $27.
I pay nearly $45 for the notebook and my PREFERRED set of Frixion pens. I also deal with keeping them both at room temperature to avoid writing in invisible ink.
I do this because for twice the cost, it lets me do the same stuff in half the space, half the waste, and half the time. To me, the convenience is well worth it.
| Manufacturer | Rocket Innovations, Inc |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rocketbook |
| Item Weight | 12 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 9.5 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches |
| Item model number | WAV-S-K-A |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | BLUE |
| Material Type | paper |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Size | Standard (8.5"x9.5") |
| Ruling | Dotted |
| Sheet Size | 8.5 x 9.5 Inches |
| Paper Finish | Matte |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WAV-S-K-A |
