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2careless · 1 January 2009, 05:36 AM

Has anyone tried/used Livescribe smart pen? http://www.livescribe.com
Thinking of getting one for the kid. He starts uni soon.

I'm also thinking of getting one for myself, it will be fun watching people's reaction in a meeting as everything said will be minuted

East Bay Rider · 1 January 2009, 09:09 AM

That's pretty neat.

Lol-x · 1 January 2009, 09:19 AM

That is definitely an interesting concept.
I wonder if lawyers would be allowed to use them in court?
It's a pity the pen doesn't do the writing out of the recorded messages for you, like voice recognition writing

Anyway, it seems like an interesting concept, just not sure how well it will work in practical terms

ijen0311 · 1 January 2009, 10:57 AM

I've got one but haven't opened it yet. (Yes, I'm lazy.) Will report when I do!

slvrstar · 1 January 2009, 11:01 AM

how much is one of these pens?

ijen0311 · 1 January 2009, 11:03 AM

150-200 usd

Gentleman8 · 1 January 2009, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijen0311

I've got one but haven't opened it yet. (Yes, I'm lazy.) Will report when I do!

Please do report sir, thanks.

ijen0311 · 4 January 2009, 10:44 AM

It's not bad. The down sides would be that you need special paper for it and that it doesn't understand cursive. Since I take notes mostly in cursive, I'm having to make some adjustments.

shedlock2000 · 4 January 2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ijen0311

It's not bad. The down sides would be that you need special paper for it and that it doesn't understand cursive. Since I take notes mostly in cursive, I'm having to make some adjustments.

Cursive....please explain?

Yume-sama · 4 January 2009, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shedlock2000

Cursive....please explain?

Fancy speak for handwriting.

I've never heard anybody in Canada call it cursive, either.

eric23 · 4 January 2009, 12:15 PM

Cool Pen!

JimSnyder · 4 January 2009, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yume-sama

Fancy speak for handwriting.

I've never heard anybody in Canada call it cursive, either.

I thought it was bad words

Gentleman8 · 12 January 2009, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yume-sama

Fancy speak for handwriting.

I've never heard anybody in Canada call it cursive, either.

We say "cursive" around here (Montreal)..

scarhead · 7 January 2011, 09:10 PM

I was looking at getting one of these pens. I take many notes and think this would be great (at least in theory). Since the original post has anyone used one?

Andad · 7 January 2011, 09:22 PM

I don't think they caught on.

Kokyuryoku · 8 January 2011, 02:00 AM

Seems quiet cool. I think I'll have to look into this.

GradyPhilpott · 8 January 2011, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shedlock2000

Cursive....please explain?

You make a good point.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/educati...dwriting_N.htm

2careless · 8 January 2011, 07:37 AM

Well, my son uses it for his uni work. It's quite useful indeed, provided you do take notes during lectures, since it can synchronise the recorded lecture (sounds only, no video) to the point where you write on the paper. If you daydream and don't take notes, then it's just a recorded sounds, which can be quite difficult to follow.

Overall it is useful, and really depends on how deligent you are in taking notes.

tommygjr · 8 January 2011, 07:45 AM

I received a livescribe pen for Christmas. Its really neat you can put programs on the pen such as dictionary , or translator.

the only downside to the pen is that you have to use a specific kind of paper. You can print out that paper from a home printer but i haven't tried that out yet. i have the package of 4 note books that were 20 bucks from staples.

its great haven't tried it out in the field yet. i start school on 18th.

the voice recorder is great also but i think you have to have the headphones on when recording.

calvinlgoh · 8 January 2011, 09:09 AM

Cursive = Script

Kokyuryoku · 9 January 2011, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

Well, my son uses it for his uni work. It's quite useful indeed, provided you do take notes during lectures, since it can synchronise the recorded lecture (sounds only, no video) to the point where you write on the paper. If you daydream and don't take notes, then it's just a recorded sounds, which can be quite difficult to follow.

Overall it is useful, and really depends on how deligent you are in taking notes.

Does your son print his own paper or use the special notebooks?

2careless · 9 January 2011, 04:04 AM

We bought the pads and refills in bulk online. The refills are tiny and don't hold much ink though.

Kokyuryoku · 10 January 2011, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

We bought the pads and refills in bulk online. The refills are tiny and don't hold much ink though.

Thanks

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Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,638	That is definitely an interesting concept. I wonder if lawyers would be allowed to use them in court? It's a pity the pen doesn't do the writing out of the recorded messages for you, like voice recognition writing Anyway, it seems like an interesting concept, just not sure how well it will work in practical terms __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	It's not bad. The down sides would be that you need special paper for it and that it doesn't understand cursive. Since I take notes mostly in cursive, I'm having to make some adjustments.

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8 January 2011, 07:37 AM	#18
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Well, my son uses it for his uni work. It's quite useful indeed, provided you do take notes during lectures, since it can synchronise the recorded lecture (sounds only, no video) to the point where you write on the paper. If you daydream and don't take notes, then it's just a recorded sounds, which can be quite difficult to follow. Overall it is useful, and really depends on how deligent you are in taking notes.

8 January 2011, 07:45 AM	#19
tommygjr "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 12	I received a livescribe pen for Christmas. Its really neat you can put programs on the pen such as dictionary , or translator. the only downside to the pen is that you have to use a specific kind of paper. You can print out that paper from a home printer but i haven't tried that out yet. i have the package of 4 note books that were 20 bucks from staples. its great haven't tried it out in the field yet. i start school on 18th. the voice recorder is great also but i think you have to have the headphones on when recording.

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calvinlgoh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Watch: 118206 - 15200 Posts: 253	Cursive = Script

9 January 2011, 04:04 AM	#22
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	We bought the pads and refills in bulk online. The refills are tiny and don't hold much ink though.

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