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Work · December 11, 2012

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NotesTab - A notes app with real-time syncing for iOS, OS X & Windows 8

We built NotesTab as we couldn't find a note taking app that we liked. Either they were too bloated with needless features or were overly simple like those made by Apple. We wanted something that balanced features with simplicity and could sync seamlessly across platforms - so we made NotesTab - a handy note taking app that fits nicely into your daily workflow. We've already got updates in the works, but wanted to see what fellow HN'ers thought of what we've made so far. Find out more here: http://www.notestab.com App links: iPhone/iPad:…

NotesTab - A notes app with real-time syncing for iOS, OS X & Windows 8 launched on December 11, 2012 with 15 votes, #97 of 501 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 13 years on.

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NotesTab is a note-taking application available for iOS, OS X, and Windows 8 that emphasizes simplicity balanced with useful features. It syncs notes in real-time across all platforms, allowing users to access their notes seamlessly wherever they work. Designed for people who find other note apps either too complex or too basic, NotesTab integrates straightforwardly into daily workflows without unnecessary bloat.

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We built NotesTab as we couldn't find a note taking app that we liked. Either they were too bloated with needless features or were overly simple like those made by Apple. We wanted something that balanced features with simplicity and could sync seamlessly across platforms - so we made NotesTab - a handy note taking…

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