Testseek.co.uk have collected 61 expert reviews of the Livescribe Echo Smartpen and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Livescribe Echo Smartpen.
September 2010
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Good handwriting recognition
Sound recorder
New Connect software
Does what it says on the box with minimal hassle
Impressive performance
Range of worthwhile improvements
Easy to use
Brings the advantages of paper to the PC
Excellent for taking notes
Writing recognition costs extra
The addition of online features to what was already a great device
Stunning voice recording and note taking syncing and playback
Published: 2011-01-18, Author: David , review by: macworld.co.uk
Easy set-up; new applications store; ability to share pencasts or notes; ergonomic design; 390 hours of audio recording
No handwriting-to-text conversion; daily battery charging; limited integration with standard office; no bundled accessories
With the ability to make digital notes, audio recordings and the facility to expand your pen's features, the Echo is state-of-the-art smartpen technology
This is a very clever and well-realised tool, addressing a specific area of note-taking. It works remarkably well, is easy to use, and there's a lot of scope for further innovation through software. However, the pen is still a bit large to hold and the...
The Livescribe Echo Smartpen is a clever product that allows you to capture the spoken and written world for later recall and distribution. It works well, but might be too unwieldy for some people and its high price could pay for some typing lessons, w...
Livescribe's latest is a good addition to its smartpen family: the Livescribe Echo is thinner and more comfortable than its predecessor, and it will certainly appeal to students who have a penchant for falling asleep in lecture. It's one of those rare...
If you already own a Livescribe Pulse, the Echo arguably doesn't offer enough to warrant an upgrade. And there are plenty of reasons to avoid smartpens altogether; they require recharging on a regular basis, they're bulky in comparison to normal pens, ...
Abstract: Pros and ConsProduct Pros: + Store, search and share your notes and audio+ Useful for anyone who regularly attends meetings Product Cons: - Some bonus features of previous version removed Those with sharp memories may remember the Livescribe Pulse smar...
