Rocketbook Reusable Digital Notebook - Smart Notepad A5 Blue - Wirebound Note Book To Do List Pad, Dotted Paper with Frixion Erasable Pen and Wipe, Office Gadget App Reduce Paper Waste

• 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. It also comes with a handy instruction leaflet (one double-sided square card with clear and succinct information on the product and setting up). The Frixon pen is to the right of the package when facing you, in its own compartment. The package comes with a resealable zip to store your notebook. The microfibre cloth comes wrapped in its own disposable plastic packet.• APP: RocketbookThe app works like velvet butter. (1) Download the app (search for ROCKETBOOK), (2) create an account with your email address (it takes 30 seconds and they don't bug you with unnecessary questions) and (3) assign an icon to an online service to send and store your scanned notes. That's it, you're good to go. The app connects with a variety of online services including email, Google drive, Evernote, OneNote, box, slack etc. But the best part is the camera. When you snap a photo of your page, the app auto-adjusts the image into a perfectly aligned scan. No adjusting in post. It's really quite impressive. Once done the app takes you to a send screen where you choose which service you'd like to send your scan to. This thing can be used as a scanner — the alignment is very precise.• PRICE: Some may find the price a tad high but that's more of a qualitative decision. I felt it's totally worth the money, having paid around £32 including shipping from the Amazon US Global Store.• PROs: Does everything it says and comes with everything you need (that's as perfect as any requirement)• CONs: Honestly, I couldn't find anything that qualifies as a proper con; my notebook was a bit dusty, and one of the corners had extra bits sticking out but negligible.• FINAL WORD: Get this notebook if you're into this sort of tech; you'll be happy you did. It's fun, easy and just puts a smile on your face :)

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. Once it's dried, a bit of dry tissue can speed up the job if you're in a hurry, you're ready to go again.All good so far.Now the bad news.During the life of the notebook, a year so far, the covers, in particular the front, have become distorted. They are now far from flat, each has a definite curve. I have tried bending the covers back, I have tried pressing the covers flat with heavy weights for prolonged periods. Nothing seems to work because, sooner rather than later, the covers are curved just as they were before.It's a shame because other than that issue I was very happy with the product. In all honesty, I am unable to recommend this notebook because it's become a pain in the bum.UPDATE: The seller has contacted me. Apparently there have been a certain number of notebooks from one production run which had issues with the covers curling.They have promised to provide me with another notepad. That's certainly increased the customer service kudos. I've updated my rating from 1 star to 2 stars. I will update again when and if I receive the new notepad.UPDATE 2: Well the book didn't turn up despite the promise. I waited a month.In a final move towards completion I sent them an email to remind them of their promise. Hey presto, a few days later a new notebook arrives at my office.So far so good, no unwanted flexing and bending and everything seems to be in order.My final verdict.I am now in a position to recommend the product on the basis that the first book was an isolated manufacturing blip.As for customer service it seems a bit hot and cold but we got there in the end.