The Rocketbook Core Reusable Notebook lets you write by hand, scan pages to Google Drive, OneNote or Dropbox with the free app, then wipe them clean and reuse them. This letter-size dot grid version includes a Pilot FriXion pen and microfiber cloth. A smart gift for remote workers and students.
Description
The Rocketbook Core Reusable Notebook gives you the feel of writing by hand without the stacks of filled notebooks. You write with the included Pilot FriXion pen, scan pages into the free Rocketbook app, send them to cloud services such as Google Drive, OneNote or Dropbox, then wipe the pages clean with a damp cloth and start again. It is a clever holiday gift for remote workers, students and list makers.
How the Rocketbook Core Reusable Notebook Works
This version is the letter-size (8.5 x 11 inch) Core with dot grid pages and a black cover. According to Rocketbook, the latest Core has premium reusable paper with an improved writing feel, a redesigned scratch-resistant cover, spiral binding that lets it lay flat, and pages with Smart Titles and Smart Tags so scanned files get named and sorted automatically. The box includes one Pilot FriXion pen and a microfiber towel. The app also offers handwriting transcription (OCR), and The Strategist called it the most affordable and convenient digital-notebook system its reviewer had tested.
Who It Is For
- Remote and hybrid workers who take meeting notes by hand
- Students who want searchable, backed-up class notes
- Planners, sketchers and brainstormers who like dot grid layouts
- Eco-minded gift recipients trying to cut paper waste
Pros
- Reusable pages erase cleanly with water and the included cloth
- App sends scans to popular cloud and chat services
- Smart Titles and Tags help keep digital notes organized
- Lays flat thanks to the spiral binding
Cons
- Works only with Pilot FriXion pens, markers and highlighters
- Ink needs a few seconds to dry, so left-handed writers may smudge
- The paper feels smoother than regular notebook paper, and OCR struggles with messy handwriting
Buying Tip
Pick the page style and size before you check out: Rocketbook also sells the Core in a smaller Executive size and with lined pages. Add a multipack of FriXion pens if the recipient likes color coding, and wipe pages roughly monthly so older writing does not leave faint shadows.
