Microsoft research released an amazing prototype handwriting application that redefines the way you take notes on your tablet or ultra mobile PC. I have been using it for the past week and just can't tell you how easy and fun taking notes has been for me.

InkSeine starts from the fact that you don't just take notes but usually you also refer and link to sources from your PC or the Internet. So if you are taking notes probably you would refer to some URL on the Internet, or some document or email. Further it has an interesting clipping tool that allows you to capture any area on your screen and paste it in your notes.

I find InkSeine is a revolutionary way to take notes on the go and in meetings that may require not just writing but also linking to different sources on your machine or on the Internet.

InkSeine is available to the public and you can go ahead and download it from the InkSeine Microsoft research site and definitely send your feedback.

Here is an image from the InkSeine MS research website and it shows a sample note linking to different documents, emails, and web results. The interface is fairly simple and there are instant tips that will help you get around. I guess if you have used onenote or any note taking application this would be just another walk in the park for you. Enjoy!