When I was a Windows user, circa 2000 - 2005, I dabbled with Evernote, a very good note aggregator. I only didn’t wholly embrace it because it was tied to a single computer, which locked me into two separate libraries. Sure there are ways to shuttle those files back and forth with USB drives, but I have a tendency to lose things that aren’t the size of a small lunch box (Not my iPod or iPhone yet).

Evernote is slowly releasing a beta of their product, which now has Mac support, a web interface and a syncing feature. The ability to access my clipped notes from the web makes this product a contender in my knowledge management system. I have tried Yojimbo, which syncs, but it requires me to have a .mac account –not a big deal– but when I loaded a few PDFs into the app, it turned as slow as molasses. Plus no built in web access, I would have to buy a separate app to get that to work (plus have an always on computer).

I have tried DevonNote, but the lack of features and syncing were no-go elements.

I have tried DevonThink and the price tag alone makes it hard to palette.

I have dabbled with Jounler, which is not really well suited for knowledge management. Journler is a journaling app and it does that very well, it can be formed into a knowledge manager, but I like to use an app for it’s intended purpose.

EagleFiler, SoHo Notes, MyNotes, KIT and NoteBook, all have some detractors, most of which I can’t remember why, but I have tried them all.

With IMAP, Email and web access, Evernote can now become my ubiquitous capture. I can access it from either of my computer, my iPhone, the web… that is pretty much the definition of ubiquitous capture.

Evernote looks to be a standout in the field. The potential upgrade of features including handwriting recognition, text recognition in photos, and voice notes all increase my excitement.

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