[JesseK]

For digital devices, a 'strategy book' is very straightforward. A simple graphic of the field with some software paint brushes would suffice to create strategies. One such program already comes with Windows, and in Win7 it's pretty darn nice to use with a touch surface. Saving the picture off is the hardest part (mostly because MS's operating system doesn't come with a default theme for larger buttons to be used by fingers...). I do this kind of thing all of the time for class with my Lenovo touch netbook.

Since the electronic device wouldn't be needed all of the time, it could stay in the pits on the charger. Yet I do agree that it's a $500 investment for something that's more of a toy than anything in regards to FRC; perhaps it's best to use this method only if someone already owns it and is willing to lend it.

Personally, given the choice I'd still rather have a 'board' and dry-erase; I have a phone with a camera and a real digital camera to 'save' the strategy off.