Smartpen into the 21st Century

I completed my 7th semester. submission today & I found importance of "pen". How can I write up to 250 pages in 40 hours(5 days) without a "pen"(because I use a pen of other not mine). So, let me found what are technical changes done in pen. I found this website/Company. Further read here.






The traditional pen is fast approaching extinction. That said, there’s no reason that the pen can’t be given a hi-tech reboot, and that’s what Livescribe’s Echo Smartpen does.





What does it do?

Hardware
Product Design Sleek ergonomic design
Processor ARM 9
Screen 96x18 OLED Display

Storage 2GB NAND (over 200 hours recording time)
4GB NAND (over 400 hours recording time)
8GB NAND (over 800 hours recording time)*
Battery Rechargeable lithium (non-removable)
Grip Rubberized (Echo 4GB, 8GB, and 8GB Pro Pack)
Standard (Echo 2GB)
Audio - Record Smartpen embedded microphone - mono recording**
Audio - Playback Embedded speaker
Standard 3.5mm audio jack for use with your favorite earbuds or the Echo 3-D Premium Recording Headset**
PC Connectivity Micro USB cable for charging and data transfer
Size & Weight Length: 158 mm (6.22 in.)
Width: 19.7 mm (0.78 in.) at top 11.5 mm (0.45 in.) at tip
Weight: 36 grams (1.3 oz.) without cap

A pen with potential

I’ll admit, despite being a tech-savvy person who’s clued up on gadgets, I found the Echo had a steep learning curve for the first half hour. The set-up process is pretty well documented in a quick-start guide but learning to use a pen in a whole new way still took a little getting used to.

 

This is a use-case that I imagine many potential customers will be looking for, and it’s bundled with the Pro Pack version of the Echo.

In all, the Livescribe Echo Smartpen is a device that brings the traditional pen into the 21st Century. If, despite the prevalence of keyboard inputs and the growth of voice commands, you still feel an attachment to putting your mark on a page in ink, it’s definitely worth a try. A 2GB starter pack costs $99, with prices scaling up to $249.95 for the Pro Pack.