23.5.2019

This is a review for both the A4 and A5 (notebook and executive pad), ordered separately.Firstly, I’d like to caveat this review by stating the reason for my purchase isn’t a ‘save the planet’ one; I just got so fed up of having a dozen writing pads of varying sizes scattered all over that it was making my notes harder to organise. The ‘save the planet, use less paper’ aspect is definitely an added bonus.I initially did some research last year (2018) into these reusable, erasable, cloud storage notebooks, but the majority (including another version of Rocketbook) were all the microwave variety. This really put me off as my microwave will not fit a A4 book, and quite frankly,I don’t like the idea of putting stuff like that in my machine. So at that point, I resigned myself to writing on numerous pads and using One Note (when connection permitted). Then a couple of weeks ago, I just thought I’d look again, and I found this. Granted, this was probably there all along when I was originally looking, but obviously got lost in the ether of the microwaveable ones.So I took the plunge and initially ordered the A5 version. I admit, I was quite sceptical about this product, but let’s be honest, Amazon’s return policy is second to none and they are amazing at sorting out any issues. As a Prime member it arrived the next day sealed in its own bag with the Frixion pen and cloth, and protected by the external jiffy postage bag.First appearances, aside from the tiny splodge of missing colour on my cover that I can live with, I like it. I don’t really know what I was expecting, but when I read the Amazon description page, it really does appear more complicated than it actually is.Before you do anything, you need to register to the Rocketbook app, then in your account, you can assign your email address, Onenote, Onedrive, Dropbox etc to the different symbols. To keep it simple, I’ve only assigned three of them as they are all I use, but the example sheet included in the book shows you how you could use these for different subjects if you are a student, or different aspects of your work if you are using this professionally. My is purely personal/side job use, so I don’t need to use all the options. There is also a checklist at the front where you can write the external cloud against the symbol to make it easier to remember.Once you have these set up, it’s basically write away (with the pen provided), cross the symbol at the bottom indicating where you want it to be sent, open the RB app, take a picture and upload it. Depending on your connection speed, within 5 mins it will appear in your choose cloud app. It is fairly basic, but it beats having notepads lying around all over the place – or, worst, losing a notepad with your precious writing/school work/real work in!I’ve now had this a week and I’ve found it easy to upload and wipe clean. I haven’t experienced any of the ghosting issues some have mentioned. Nor have I experienced the ‘scratching’ some have also commented on. There are some aspects I would change, such as a few more pages, and integrated pen holder in the binding, rather than the extra one you have to pay for, as this just makes it slightly bigger. The app isn’t particularly intuitive, but it does what you need it to do. Let’s not forget that this is just a notepad and even if you don’t want to upload to cloud, provided you use the erasable pens, you can just use it as you normally would.It isn’t the cheapest of items, but if you consider how much you will spend on decent notepads over the course of a year or two, in theory this should last forever (forever might be pushing it - at least 10 years in my opinion)!Would I recommend this? Absolutely. So much so, I subsequently ordered the A4 version too.

7.3.2018

• PRODUCT: Rocketbook EverlastThis is an exceptionally well-made product, which does everything it promises. The notebook feels great and the special coated pages are smooth and just wonderful to touch. Packaging is beautiful and sleek. Almost didn't want to tear it open. Additionally, the package comes with the Pilot Frixon Pen (Black), and a high quality microfibre cleaning cloth. The cloth needs very little water to dampen when erasing your notes; a couple of drops.• UNBOXING: Rocketbook EverlastWhen taking it out of the package, the notebook by itself may feel light, but don't let this deter you from its quality. The 16-sheet (32-pages) book is quite sufficient for most note-taking activities.

10.12.2018

I purchased this product a year ago and I've used it on a regular basis during that year so I believe I am now in a position to post a review.The pages inside the notebook are a little plastic like but not to an off putting degree. It's sort of what I expected, a non-porous surface. I like the grid marked on each page which I think is of some assistance when writing or drawing. The grid is visible but not distracting.The app has improved during my use and is simple to use and does exactly what it should. Pages get uploaded to cloud storage or sent via email, whatever your preferences, without a hitch.When you have uploaded or finished with a page, it's a simple job to clean it with a damp cloth.

16.9.2018

Although I have only had my Rocketbook for about a week, I am extremely satisfied with it. I am a student and this product is so convenient. I like to write my notes to help me remember the material but I always prefer to have my notes on my computer. The Rocketbook let’s me do just that. I can write my notes for every class and only use this one notebook. There are three things I really like about this product and they are its features, its app, and over all its user friendliness.The Rocketbook is very eco-friendly. It’s not paper and it is reusable. Although it’s not paper, writing on it very comparable to writing on paper. It has a smooth surface making it easy to write on.

22.2.2019

Received my Rocketbook on Saturday and while using it at work on Monday, I noticed the last few pages in the back weren't connected to the spiral at the top. It looked like during the binding process, the sheets were crooked so the punches were too close to the edge.Rather than go through the cumbersome Amazon return process, I emailed Rocketbook directly and explained the issue. They responded within the hour and after a few pictures of the issue and my mailing address, they had a new one off to me! Received it today and it's perfect!I used the original one at work this week while I waited for my new one. I like how smooth the Frixion pens flow along the paper and the reusability of the pages.

8.11.2017

I bought my Rocketbook directly through their kickstarter project and couldn't be happier with it. I persuaded a few colleagues on my team at work to get one too so now we're essentially the coolest people here.The 'action' of the pens on the paper is a little odd at first. It takes a bit of getting used to but I actually find it quite nice to write with - very light and smooth. I've bought a few extra pens so now have a few different colours to play with for highlights and additional notes etc. On the subject of highlights - the frixion highlighter pens I tried don't work with the rocketbook properly. By properly, I mean that they can write on the paper and stick/scan well BUT you can't use them to highlight over writing already done with,

10.1.2019

I very rarely write reviews on Amazon, but the Everlast has certainly left such an impression on me that I have to give it one. I bought the Everlast based on the review by Thomas Frank, as it would almost fix the issues that I have with note-keeping. Context: I am currently in sixth form and have to keep notes for class and other studies, as well as personal projects, and most of the paper notes that I have are just collecting dust, un-indexed and using space that I don't have a lot of; if I need to refer back to my notes for content already covered, it's like having to find a needle in a haystack sometimes.When I got it, I was really impressed by the build,

27.8.2020

Updated review after two weeks of useI'm increasing my overall rating from 4 to 5 stars. At first, I was somewhat disturbed by the "slippery" feeling when writing in this notebook. But it only took a few days of light writing (list-making, a few meeting notes, etc.) to adapt. I use the notebook every day and am really enjoying the flexibility it offers. There are plenty of pages to get me through a week before I need to scan and clean. The scans that result through the app are waaay better than any I've gotten in the past using scanning apps that I've purchased through the app store. My text and annotations really come out clear and bold.Original ReviewI read several reviews and "answers" stating that this does not and could not work for people who are lefthanded.

18.12.2017

Very useful to use this as a backup to iPad Pro, useful when the battery is low. The frixon pen that comes with it, writes on the quality, smooth paper fluidly, like a rollerball . Great to have a good quality plastic cover that doesn't wear out of get damaged as easily as paper. Mine came with a rocket cloth to wipe off. Rubber on pen works surprisingly well. The 8 x 11 size works best for me , as I'm used to using A4 size. This will replace the huge volume of papers/notes, I have.Also like that I can put something printed on the middle of the page & it scanned too.Works with onedrive, Dropbox & other apps, easily. love that you can assign where it goes by crossing a symbol at the bottom before you scan.

8.2.2019

The good bits: it works well with the app and means I'm only ever carrying a blank notebook. I write copious notes during the course of my work and this is lighter and more manageable than my usual 150 page A4 notebook. It seems sturdy enough, I guess the expense is in the technology. Wet wipes work well when clearing the text, it's a bit messy cleaning a full page of notes but the towel provided with the book comes in handy. It took a bit of practice getting the scans readable and I would suggest scanning in lower light conditions so that the flash is activated. There is a capability for scanning multiple pages and sending them as a single file which also is quite handy.The iffy bits: it still seems expensive for what it is,

11.1.2020

Writing this review after using it for a full semester of college.Absolutely love this notebook. I got it because I was tired of buying notebooks and wasting paper. It does seem like a big investment for a notebook at first glance (especially if you count the pens) but it was well worth it for me.Writing: I invested in a set of Frixion black pens (I use this color the most and the ink ran out after a few weeks on my first pen) and another set of colored pens. There is a learning curve (like making sure you don't smear the ink) but besides that, it's just like writing on normal paper. My biggest regret is not realizing there was a lined version which is definitely better if you plan on taking

26.10.2019

Having read various reviews and watched a couple of YouTube videos before purchasing this product, my only concern was whether the slightly slippery nature of the page surface would make my handwriting too messy or even illegible. The Rocket Book is supplied with a black rollerball pen, and while this gives quite good contrast it is indeed quite slippery on the page surface when compared to traditional paper. I think it's something I could get used to, but I also purchased some Pilot Frixion Fineliner pens (fibre tips) and I find these are much easier to write with, albeit with less contrast and a slightly thicker line than the rollerball (see image).

11.12.2018

Reviewing to hopefully answer some of the questions I had before buying. I bought this myself and have had no contact with the manufacturer. This is a well constructed notebook with textured plastic front and back covers. I would argue that the white artifacts seen on the cover in other pictures are likely due to reflections on the plastic texture, rather than any kind of manufacturing error. The provided pen works well, though I would recommend also getting the pilot friXion clicker retractable rollerball pack as the black ink on that pen is darker. Pages are made from a tough paper-mimicking material and survived an attempt to rip (see attached pictures b and c).If you're a first time user,

25.7.2019

Executive A5 Rocketbook:(Edit: See update below)After a couple teething problems with the frixion pen I was initially very pleased with my rocketbook. My primary goal was to reduce waste so I hoped the rocketbook would be a long term solution. After three months of daily use i'm still pretty pleased with the book, but have the following minor criticisms:1) The frixion pens take a little time to get going - persevere! They do eventually work ok.2) The frixion pen is useless for writing your destinations on the inside cover. The inside cover simply wont take the ink.3) You have to use little to no pressure when writing, otherwise over time the pages will show 'ghost'

24.8.2017

I bought the Everlast Executive edition direct from the brand and thrilled with the product.It is a great size which is close to A5 (but not exactly). I prefer this to the larger version which is closer to A4. It fits perfectly into whatever I am travelling with. 36 pages which is plenty to fill up anyway before you need to start erasing. It has a plastic-y feel to it which is strange to write on to begin with but you get used to it. Its actually quite nice - like writing on a banana (if you haven't done it - go do it now)The book itself is relatively sturdy. The front cover is strong enough to be protective while still giving some flex. The book itself comes with 'grids' on the pages,

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