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March 2009
(85%)
44 Reviews
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Record audio at meetings and digitize handwritten notes all with one device,
Pen requires special paper; not as ergonomic as the Echo Smartpen.
Powerful technology for a reasonable price....
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Published: 2010-05-26, Author: Christopher , review by: techworld.com
If you go to a lot of meetings or presentations the Pulse Smartpen could well be invaluable. The ability to combine the audio and your notes really is great. We showed the Smartpen to a number of fellow meeting-goers and each saw the clear potential t...
Abstract: Some people just like the feel of a pen and paper for note-taking. For them, there’s a $150 system that records everything, and writes on dot matrix paper. Livescribe 4 GB Pulse... Amazon.com $199.99 Livescribe’s Pulse Smartpen is not your typical pen...
Abstract: Just before Christmas I received the LiveScribe 4GB Pulse Pen and it has been my best friend ever since. I use it to take notes, as a voice recorder and I even use it to pass time playing the different mini games available for purchase from the LiveSc...
Records audio thats instantly linked to your handwritten notes; digitizes your entire notebook; lets you share notes and audio with friends
Pen is a too thick for comfortable extended use; printed notebooks dont work as well as purchased ones; MyScript transcription software needs improvement
Some of the Pulse Smartpen’s newest features are a bit underdeveloped, but this digital note-taking device is still by far the best weve ever seen. ...
Amazingly simple to set upWorks exactly as advertisedLets you recreate notes on your computer and connect them to what was said at the timeFulfills much of what a tabletpc can do for less money and let weight
Requires special paper and pen refillsTranscription software is extra and currently Windows onlyExpensive More information can be found at the LiveScribe website. The smartpen is available for an MSRP of $199.96 for 2GB and $149.95 for the 1 GB. It i
Pen and headphones capture 3D audio and link it to the notes you make on the dot paper. Pen contains other apps like a recorder, calculator, and toy piano. Print your own dot paper (600 dpi printer required). Livescribe Desktop software lets you search yo...
No OCR to translate your written notes to plain text. Livescribe Online glitchy for Mac
We loved writing with this well-balanced, classy pen, and the powerful Paper Replay functions worked incredibly well. Businesspeople, journalists, students, secretaries, and anyone who takes a lot of notes during talks will find this an invaluable too...
The Livescribe Pulse smartpen is an excellent device for notetakers. If you take notes often, the Livescribe Pulse is a must-have. The largest drawback of the Pulse smartpen has to be the desktop software. I hope to see Livescribe further optimize its...
Abstract: Video Review: The Livescribe Smartpen is a digital voice recorder, combined with an ink pen that allows you to upload to your computer whatever youve recorded and with the infrared camera on the tip, you can check your work as you write. So, is it wor...
Records audio in sync with writing, Many built-in features, Long battery life, Innovative controls and tools
Requires special dotted paper, No included OCR software, No Mac support
There is no denying that the Livescribe Pulse is one smart pen. It works as promised, recording audio as you take notes. Even better, the sound quality is superb for such a small device. Those looking for a digital pen that will turn your handwriting i...
