I-Pen Digital Pen Writer Ipen Optical USB Mouse Input Device
by Finger System USA
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Manufacturer: Finger System USAModel: IPEN
Color: Blue
Product features:
- Optical navigation & mouse-hover technology
- Pen-on-paper feeling, natural handwriting by sensing contact pressure
- Standard mouse driver and USB connection, just plug & play
- No special pad required, free to use on almost any surface
- Compact and light, perfect for laptop users
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Customer Review: I-Pen Wins Out for Handwritten Note Taking!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was looking for a tool that would allow me to "write" notes on my laptop. Although a tablet PC would be "snazzy", I couldn't justify it while still needing my tower PC and laptop for their specific features. BUT sometimes you just HAVE to "write" something - it's just easier. While searching around, I found the I-Pen... but was it going to work with my Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit installation?
Works with Windows 7: I have installed Windows 7 Professional 64-bit. Initially, I just plugged the pen into the USB port to see what would happen. Sure enough, Windows identified the pen (specifically as the I-Pen product) and commissioned it into use immediately. I could "mouse around" just fine. I started writing with it right off, too. Then I installed the software that comes with the pen. It all installed fine, although it is still 32-bit software, and it all works fine... but you don't really need it for most applications in Windows 7. Windows 7's script recognition works just fine with the pen and writing and changing "ink" colors is no trouble at all. (I don't need to "write notes on my Windows desktop", as one included app lets you do, so when it didn't work quite right, I wasn't concerned - no loss for me.) Even the "whiteboard" app works - even though I haven't found a compelling need for it yet.
Works with Microsoft OneNote: In particular, my desire to be able to "write" on my laptop came about due to my discovery of the beauty of OneNote in Microsoft Office 2007 (much improved from previous attempts). I was "taking notes" immediately with the I-Pen's installation, albeit slightly kindergarten level! But after some regular use here and there, and rest during frustrating moments (very few and early on), I am doing well with my note taking and following the lines. (Teacher would be so happy!) Highlighting notes is a breeze (OneNote allows a free form highlight line, not text-line constricted like in the rest of the Office apps), not frustrating like doing so with a mouse. What drew me to OneNote was the ability to put notes all over the page without having to create a new column or do a column break and such, like is necessary in Word - OneNote lets me "think" all over the page, like I would with a paper tablet and ink pen! The I-Pen simply extended that freedom and made it more natural!
Character recognition: The character recognition feature works well across Microsoft Office 2007 software. Without any intervention, I was able to start printing and writing cursively in Word and my scribblings were reliably translated into the typed word. While left in cursive form, OneNote is able to search the I-Pen entries just fine.
Portable: I carry my I-Pen with me in a hard case, now, so that I can have it available at work if I need it. It is not my most favorite mousing device, but I didn't buy it for that primary purpose - that it mouses at all just adds to the propensity for its use: I don't have to lay it down if I just want to change pages in OneNote or move to another app. The I-Pen does not interfere with your mouse driver when both are installed, so they can be used in tandem when needed.
It works: The I-Pen has worked fine for me ever since I took it out of the package! Tracking works best with the patterned mat supplied with the pen and works well with other deeply patterned surfaces. It will get confused if there is no variation in surface pattern, but that is understandable for an optical device and is not a drawback, just something to remember.
Body style is a selling point: Some products in this category and specifically in the paper-writing-capture version emulate sleeker standard pen bodies, thus making it difficult if you do have repetitive motion irritation. If you have carpal tunnel problems right now, this device could be handy as its fuller body is comfortable in the hand and does not require the tighter grip like the sleeker units. I have had carpal tunnel problems in the past and am an advocate for ergonomically considerate products. I have used the I-Pen for extensive periods without any disturbance to my (corrected) wrist.
If you are looking for a relatively inexpensive input device that captures handwriting and doesn't encourage cramps or carpal tunnel aggravation, this device should definitely be among your top considerations. I considered the devices that capture what you write on paper, but as I considered the advantage of this on-board device, the I-Pen won out. For the price, it is definitely a find.
Description of I-Pen Digital Pen Writer Ipen Optical USB Mouse Input Device
I-pen Mouse is a pen-shaped mouse for PCs that allows natural writing just like using a real pen. Utilizing the latest optical navigation technology, I-pen is lightweight, durable, and accurate. With I-pen Mouse, the user can perform natural handwriting to do more creative work or special tasks that were previously impossible with a mouse. I-pen Mouse is designed to work in "mouse mode" for fast point-and-click action and also in "pen mode" for writing and drawing actions. Two modes can be changed manually with the switch of a button. Because it requires a very small surface to write on, it is ideal for laptop users and perfect for places where limited workspace is available. Applications: Write a note on your presentation just like a paper with Finger WhiteTM. The traditional way of showing a presentation used a laser pointer to mark the point of importance which leaves no marks for later references. Now you can write a note, mark, draw, and keep it until you erase it. Browse your favorite website and write a note when there is something of interest as if you were marking the newspaper. Your notes will be saved even after you've visited other pages until you erase it. Draw and write on your desktop like a drawing board. Leave an important message on your desktop for reminder. You can even save your inputs and e-mail them later. Write a letter using the I-pen Mouse like a pen and the OCR converts your handwriting into typewriting text. Too lazy or slow to type letters? Then grab the I-pen Mouse and simply write like a pen. You can also input your signature.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories
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