Livescribe’s SmartPen - smarter than kids or just an expensive toy?

Here is something I thought I’d never ever say but after finding this new gadget I wish I were back at school. Yup, I bet even you’re shocked! Livescribe’s new SmartPen is set to take the world by storm and you’ll see why …

Livescribe’s SmartPen allows you to record your lectures while writing and you can access these recorded files by simply tapping on your handwritten notes. That easy!
Not only is this a beauty in the class or meeting, but thanks to its usb capability, you’re able to view and access your notes on your pc as well as search for information via keywords.

Who needs textbooks anymore with this invention? Livescribe calls it Paper Replay while this super-pen also offers 2 concept technologies knows as “Paper Translator” (an ingenious creation whereby you can translate a word or phrase by simply writing it on paper or practice your pronunciation by simply tapping on your chosen word) and “Beach Blogger” which will allow you to Write & send messages/ sounds directly from your notebook or connect directly to your blog or facebook by just using this fancy SmartPen.

Livescribe is looking to release the SmartPen within 2008 and according to rumours, should be less than $200. As the SmartPen works with something known as dot paper, Livescribe will ensure that the paper will be available at comparable prices to standard paper products … but all I care about now is “when!”

I’m all ready to be sipping cocktails on a tropical beach somewhere while using my SmartPen to keep you all updated with other exciting technologies!

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