A notebook (also notepad, writing pad, drawing pad, legal pad, etc.) is a book, which is used for various purposes such as writing ,scraping, drawing etc. Notebook used for binding and scraping are generally blank. Many notebooks have graphic decorations.
Notebooks can be distinguished along several dimensions and sub-dimensions:
- Type of surface
- Form factor (size and weight)
- Binding and cover material (including printing and graphics)
- Pre-printed material on writing surfaces (lines, graphics, text)
- The specific dimensions determine the most suitable usage for a given type of notebook
Notebook material comes in many varieties distinguished by color, opacity, brightness, porosity, stiffness, thickness, strength, and archival characteristics
Form Factor
The overall size of a notebook is one of the biggest determinants of how it can be used. The main issue is transportability. Some typical notebook form factors are "pocket size", pocket-book size, executive size, briefcase size, and portfolio size. Another issue is whether the notebook is likely to cause damage, as by sharp edges and corners, or discomfort as by excessive rigidity.
Major Players
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