IOGear Mobile Digital Scribe GPEN200N (Black)
by IOGEAR
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Manufacturer: IOGEARBrand: Iogear
Edition: Personal Computers
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: GPEN200N
Color: black
Publisher: IOGEAR
Studio: IOGEAR
Music Label: IOGEAR
Product features:
- The first device ever to capture natural handwriting from any surface, and store it in the receiver for future use
- No special digital notepad or ink is required.
- If the Mobile Digital Scribe is connected to a computer, handwritten text and drawings are displayed directly on the computer screen
- The Mobile Digital Scribe works directly in Windows Vista and Office 2007
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of IOGear Mobile Digital Scribe GPEN200N (Black)
Customer Review: Nothing short of INCREDIBLE! See my test in single image above.
Summary: 5 Stars
See my test in the image above.
This test was done on a PC under W-XP Pro.
B4 you get going: CHARGE your RECEIVER (attach USB to unit and your computer; included). SOFTWARE INSTALLATION and personal configuration. INSTALL BATTERIES in the pen. INSTALL the PEN CARTIDGE. PEN CAP helps you push the cartridge in; didn't need it but you will to remove the cartridge. All was EZ and fast.
CONFIGUATION COMMENTS: I first set the pen up for a lefty using the BLOCK OF PAPER (you would position RECEIVER at right of your paper). That didn't work; my notes were on an angle. Changed to position receiver to the SINGLE PAPER option (position receiver in center of page. Much better!
Proceeded with my test. With little to no learning curve, this pen did exactly what IOGear says it will do. It showed my handwritten test on the screen (software must be open). Saving took me a few minutes to understand. Still learning about the options.
I then asked the software to convert my written test to TEXT. My handwriting is not bad, but it isn't great either. First shot out of the barn and it was right on! The result is above in the image.
Next, I asked it to save my written test as a STICKY NOTE and I dragged the note on to me desktop. Bling! Amazing again. But when I toggled over to Outlook, the note disappeared ... have to learn more about this.
Then, I asked it to save as a PAPER HOLDER (?) and dragged it to my Outlook screen. Cha-ching! There it went and it stayed on top in Outlook this time. I toggled over to my Explorer window and Bling! It was still right on top. My heart is beating with excitement for this new toy!!!
> You must have the software open to see your notes on screen. Ditto for keeping the STICKY NOTES or PAPER HOLDERS on top of a program. Not so for on-the-road. It will store your notes in the receiver's memory. I have to learn more ... remember, it's only an hour old!
RECEIVER has a MULTI-FUNCTION BUTTON to toggle between using the pen as a MOUSE and NOTE TAKER. Default is a mouse. To use the NOTE TAKER feature just push the button on the RECEIVER. You will see an icon on the RECEIVER SCREEN that tells you what mode you are in. First test as a MOUSE told me I'm too fast on the mouse to make this a good mouse toy. IOGear says, if using as a mouse, you are best SWITCHING THE PEN CARTRIDGE TO A STYLUS CARTRIDGE. COMMENT: Switching the pen cartridge will likely be a pain and not worthwhile unless you plan more mouse activity than note taking.
> update: It comes with a stylus. Fell out of the package when I opened it. Found later; it's black, small and thin. Take care when you open the pen cartridge bag.
PEN has a BUTTON on it; located by your forefinger. Button functions as a SINGLE MOUSE CLICK; maybe more ... have to read more instructions.
ABOUT THIS ITEM:
- PEN SIZE is as a typical pen (not fat or clumsy).
- RECEIVER is small and light; I hope I don't lose it on the road.
- NOTE-TAKING does not require USB attach to your computer; it has a memory for your download later.
- PACKAGE comes with everything you need; INCLUDES USB, the PEN, PEN BATTERIES, PEN CARTRIDGE, STYLUS CARTRIDGE, OPERATION SOFTWARE and TEXT CONVERSION SOFTWARE.
Not sure what the reviewer means who talks about needing a cardboard support for the RECEIVER. I attached the RECEIVER to a few pages in my 1/2" thick spiral bound notebook. Attached comfortably to the top 3 pages with no problems.
If you take notes and don't want to spend time looking for them 2 days later, or want to keep a permanent record, this is a must have!
I'll be back if anything changes. For now, its a full 5 stars.
I was not able to find any of these products at Retail to touch and feel. I considered the iPen ZDP10: appeared too clumsy (fat): http://www.ipen4you.com/index.htm ...and the LIVESCRIBE (didn't need recording feature): http://www.livescribe.com/
Description of IOGear Mobile Digital Scribe GPEN200N (Black)
Mobile Digital Scribe is the first device ever to capture natural handwriting from any surface, and store it in the receiver for future use. Based on a revolutionary electronic pen that uses ordinary ink refill to write on any paper, the Mobile Digital Scribe stores handwritten notes, memos or drawings for easy upload to any computer at your convenience. No special digital notepad is required.12 Language OCR Support (English, Spanish, Traditional/Simplified Chinese, French, Dutch, Italian, German, Portuguese, Swedish, Korean, Japanese, and Russian). Students don't need to carry their laptops to class, write on paper and upload your notes when you are back in the comfort of your room. Export notes via JPEG format and share notes with other users via E-mail or Instant Messaging. Full editing capabilities allow you to easily modify your notes. Included handwriting recognition software (OCR software) turns your handwriting into digital textDigital Cameras and Photo Categories
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