Oct 29
The Equil JOT is a different kind of smartpen. It doesn’t use special paper, but instead relies on a combination of ultrasonic and infrared rays to pinpoint the pen’s position on paper of your choosing, then sends that information straight …
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Sep 24
Livescribe 3 smartpen appears in FCC filing, can’t wait to digitize your doodles
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Now that we’ve got those naming suits out of the way, it’s time to get down to brass tacks. With “brass tacks” involving a new smartpen, in this particular instance. The Livescribe 3 has just made itself known in a public FCC filing today, showcasing a svelte writing utensil whose main purpose in life is to digitize your handwritten notes. It’s equipped with Bluetooth in order to pair with your iOS device and the accompanying Livescribe+ app, and once you start doodling in your Livescribe notebook, those very scribbles will appear in the app. There’s a micro-USB connector on top for recharging it, and a handy twistable handle that turns the unit on. (Oh, and if you’re curious, we’re told that “more supported devices” will be added soon.)
For the power users, there are Pencasts — said to be “interactive documents containing audio that is synchronized to your handwritten notes.” As is always the case with FCC reveals, pricing and availability are nowhere to be found; that said, an FCC submission generally signals that it’s just about ready for store shelves in the US. We’ll watch as you attempt to digitally write about the art of containing your excitement.
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Source: FCC
Feb 15
Livescribe v BSkyB was one of the stranger trademark battles we’ve seen recently, because the two companies operate in such different spheres — one makes smartpens, the other runs TV and internet services. Nevertheless, the English High Court has now ruled in favor of BSkyB, forcing Livescribe to recall all stock bearing the offending three-letter word and to re-baptize its “Sky wifi smartpen” simply as the “wifi smartpen”. Suddenly, the packaging left over from our review of the device just feels so naughty.
Filed under: Peripherals, Internet, HD
Oct 29
Livescribe Sky Wi-Fi Smartpen
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Livescribe has unveiled the new Sky Wi-Fi Smartpen. As its name suggests, the device combines Wi-Fi technology and cloud services, allowing users to store notes on the fly while automatically saving them to Evernote. The Livescribe Sky Wi-Fi Smartpen also provides an additional 500MB of monthly upload capacity for content created with the smartpen. Available in 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB of storage capacities, the Livescribe Sky Wi-Fi Smartpen retails for $169.95, $199.95, and $249.95, respectively. [Product Page]
Oct 28
Livescribe outs Sky WiFi Smartpen for $170, lets you record written notes and audio straight to Evernote
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The Pulse pen couldn’t do it. The more recent Echo couldn’t manage it either. But sending notes and linked audio wirelessly is what Livescribe‘s latest digital pen is all about. Branded the Sky WiFi Smartpen, it works with proprietary physical notebooks to preserve your handwritten notes and linked audio files on a minimum of 2GB of onboard storage, and then it sends them directly to your Evernote account via WiFi — from where you can access them on pretty much any PC, tablet or smartphone. If you’re wondering a how the pen selects the right network and enters a password, then it’s actually pretty straightforward: Livescribe’s new stationery is printed with connection buttons that, in conjunction with the OLED display on the pen itself, guide you through the procedure in a few seconds. The latest notebooks also have buttons for sending your captured thoughts to Google Drive, Dropbox and Facebook, although those services won’t be activated until early next year.
The basic 2GB Sky pen will arrive in stores on November 1st, priced substantially higher than its predecessor, the Echo (which will be phased out at the end of next year). The new base model will cost $170, with 4GB and 8GB varieties priced at $200 and $250. Arguably, the reliance on wireless cloud storage means that the amount of onboard memory isn’t so important any more, but if you do decide to opt for the most expensive model then you’ll also get a year’s subscription to Evernote Premium, which is worth $45. There’s a short explanatory video after the break, and as you’ll see from the gallery below we’ve already got the Sky pen in our clutches, so expect a full review in short order.
Filed under: Misc, Peripherals, Wireless
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