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Alternative interfaces

The Evernote mobile web application can be viewed using either plain or dynamic interfaces. The plain interface targets a larger variety of mobile devices and has a simplistic navigational design. The dynamic interface targets higher-end devices with browsers supporting Javascript, and with touch navigation in mind. Evernote attempts to deduce what type of interface to use based on the incoming HTTP requests. However, that does not guarantee a perfect match. To specify which interface to use, simply include if query parameter:

For plain interface:

https://www.evernote.com/mobile/SetAuthToken.action?auth=<AUTH_TOKEN>&if=plain

For dynamic interface:

https://www.evernote.com/mobile/SetAuthToken.action?auth=<AUTH_TOKEN>&if=js

I just found this in the Evernote documentation. I've been using the Evernote Mobile interface on my netbook for small information requests where waiting for the main web UI to load take too long. Of course, unless the web interface defaults to the plain interface - but by using the lower link listed above suddenly the interface is much more usable.

This accesses the site that is presumably used by iPhone and Android browsers. It is much more usable than the plain interface and seems like a good way to use Evernote on my netbook - when connected to the web of course.