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Microsoft Reader vs Simple Notes

A side-by-side look at Microsoft Reader and Simple Notes. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Microsoft Reader

Microsoft Reader

News & Books

Microsoft Reader is an e-book reader software developed by Microsoft. It allowed users to read e-books in .lit format which supported highlighting and taking notes. It was discontinued in 2012.

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Simple Notes

Simple Notes

Office & Productivity

Simple Notes is a free, open-source note taking app for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS. It has basic formatting options, tagging, searching and organizing capabilities. Simple Notes emphasizes simplicity rather than extensive features.

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