In our technologically advanced century, this choice becomes more relevant than ever. What is better - paper or electronic media?
In each of the options, as elsewhere, there are pros and cons. Let's try to figure this out.
We will speak specifically about the types of objects for recording text and graphic information. It does not matter what this information will be like. It can be an organizer, a notebook for notes, a personal diary. Absolutely, anything.
Sometimes it happens that using paper notebooks and notebooks, we start to learn electronic devices after a while, because they are convenient and compact, there is the possibility of flexible editing of the written material, and the text input is faster (especially if it is a stationary computer or laptop ). Or, on the contrary: due to some reasons, electronic devices are rejected, and a return to traditional paper occurs.
Electronic devices
They have already become massively available and popular. It's impossible to imagine modern life without a computer, is it? There are many different programs for planning and taking notes. For all electronic devices, from stationary computers to portable smartphones and tablets.
- An electronic organizer is present in every modern cell phone. It does not take up much space and is always near.
- For forgetful electronic organizers are equipped with a useful reminder function.
- In case of need in one case there are hours, an alarm clock, a timer, a currency converter and a calculator.
- It is possible to correct and edit the text in one movement, without leaving "otschorkivany."
- You will understand everything that has been written, for all electronic text is printed.
- If necessary, all the information you typed can be instantly copied, printed or sent to a friend.
- Many programs have an instant search function for individual words or dates.
- With an electronic device you can work even in total darkness, lighting the screen with backlight.
Paper notebooks
They can also be organizers, diaries, custodians of the most secret, abstracts, art albums, notebooks for sketches, collections of poems or prose ... What they can not be! Paper not one electronics can not completely replace. Here are its main advantages:
- Only on paper you can fully prove yourself. The nature of the handwriting, notes on the margins, drawings and sketches ... There are no boundaries and rules in the design and maintenance of records. And there is complete freedom of creativity.
- A paper notebook does not need power sources. Except for the lighting that should fall on the paper. The best option, of course, is natural.
- You do not need to get used to either the keyboard layout or the writing method. I hope to teach at school all the time with a pen on paper.
- "What is written with a pen, you can not cut out with an ax." A well-known proverb is very useful here. Your records have a high degree of reliability, and no failure of the operating system will not be able to damage what you wrote.
- Similarly, neither viruses nor Trojans will harm the handwritten information.
- The expiration date of a paper notebook is practically unlimited. If, of course, carefully treat it. If you keep your notebooks, they will live with you for life, and after your death will remain a valuable legacy for the descendants.
- Not all people are well versed in electronic devices.
- Paper, unlike the screen, still does not cause a load on the eyesight. If we are not talking about a screen made using the technology of "electronic ink" (e-ink).
- A paper diary or a stylish notebook was always considered a good gift.
Separately it is worth mentioning the price difference of both options. Of course, the paper version costs several times cheaper, even if it's a legend, like Moleskin. But we will take into account that the electronic variant provides a lot of functionality, and the paper version does not give hints, does not offer options for actions, but simply provides the user with creative space.
Of course, the decision is always yours. Personally, I use both options, then combining them, alternating. Whatever you choose, the main thing is - use it with pleasure, and let your records always help you in your work!