My Thinking Tools

Notational Velocity, WriteRoom

Attributes

Notational Velocity: Mac application

WriteRoom: iPhone app

Both use SimpleText for synchronization

Purpose

Quick, temporary notes

Circus Ponies Notebook

Attributes

Mac application

Good outlining features

Purpose

Checklists

Evernote

Attributes

Mac application

iPhone app

Cloud storage

OCR for pictures (even handwriting)

Purpose

Temporary notes and emails I need everywhere, Travel info, Bookings, Schedules

Dilbert cartoon archive, Keyword searchable

Curio

Attributes

Mac application

Purpose

Project planning, Mind maps, Notes, Diagrams

MindMeister

Attributes

Web service

Purpose

Mind maps I share with others

DEVONthink Pro Office

Attributes

Mac application

OCR

Scanner interface

Powerful search

Semi-automatic classification

Purpose

Document archive