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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The editors liked
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
Incredible accuracy for writing and drawing, Good battery life, Built-in audio recorder
Chunky, Expensive, No voice-to-text transcription
The Livescribe Echo Smartpen offers perfect accuracy for both writing and drawing which is the most important feature of a smart pen. Unfortunately it's uncomfortable to use due to shape and weight. The audio recorder is a nice touch, but we think you'd b...
Abstract: If you've ever been in school, you know the agony of having to take notes. Whether you were using the good old pen and paper, a laptop, or even a tablet, taking notes during class can be quite an annoyance. If you're one of those gifted people who can lis...
Smooth inking, Versatile with added apps, Syncing audio with notes, Cheaper than a tablet
Chunky pen, Pen tip loose, Requires special paper, Most add-on apps seem like gimmicks
I like the concept of the Echo Smartpen and wish someone had given me one of these back in 1987 when I first went off to college, or in 2000 when I started my graduate studies. I would have been less focused on getting all of the stuff on paper and more f...
Published: 2011-10-22, Author: Dave , review by: examiner.com
Abstract: It's a brilliant idea. I go to lots of meetings, and probably like you, I have been using traditional paper and pen for my notes. As life goes on, I've accumulated lots lof pads. I prefer paper books or journals with page numbers. When I am trapped in a b...
Thinner and more comfortable than the Livescribe Pulse, Increased storage capacity for same price as the Pulse, Fun and useful way to take notes with audio, Ability to add features via Livescribe app store, New USB port location allows usage as input devi
No bundled writing-to-text transcription app, Still a bit bulky, Requires special paper to work
The latest addition to the Livescribe smartpen family is sleeker, better-looking, and has more memory than its predecessor. New tricks include password protection, an app store, and the ability to function as a USB-connected input device. Shop for the...
Makes your written notes searchable and shareable from your Mac. Good recording quality from onboard mic. Connects via a standard mini-USB cable. If you have a 600dpi printer, you can print your own dot paper.
Mac software lacks useful Custom Notebooks feature. 3D recording headphones are now an optional addon.
For pen-and-paper organizers, the Echo’s searchable text and audio-recording features can add new dimensions to your note taking. Unfortunately, the Mac software lacks the Custom Notebooks feature, and the nifty 3D recording headphones are now a $29.9...
Ideal for students and journalists who want the best of both notetaking worlds. New 3.5mm headphone jack is now compatible with most headphones. Tons of dot paper options that are relatively cheap. Echo comes with a 50page notebook. Learn foreign language
Pen is still bulky and awkward. Plan on sitting in the front class if you want clear audio records. Wireless uploading would be nice. Still no builtin handwritingtotext conversion
