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January 2014
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The editors liked
Looks and feels more refined than previous models
Tighter integration with iOS devices
Easier sharing options make notes even more useful
Notes can be captured without an active connection to an iPhone or iPad
Captures my notes as the Sky did. Records audio
Synchronizes written notes with audio recordings. Archives digital copies of your written notes. Much clearer pencasts (without pen-scratching sounds) than in prior iterations. Plenty of note-editing and sharing options.
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Comfortably thick design
Tightly integrated with iOS app
Easy way to add accurate handwriting capture to iOS
Most accurate pen we tested
Comfortable round design
Easy to use
Comfortable
Attractive design
Compatible with Evernote
OneNote and other apps
Software Livescribefor Android was a pleasant surprise
Inktodigital This core function worked remarkably well
Setup I was up and running in less than 5 leisurely minutes
Battery Plenty of juice to go through multiple meetings
Classes
Etc
Paper It re
Never miss a note
Reliable
Turns handwriting to text very accurately
App and pen work almost flawlessly
Natural feel
The editors didn't like
Currently iOS only
Sharing functionality different from previous models
Capturing notes with the pen only does not allow for audio capture
Android app not on par with iOS app
Requires a companion iOS device to work. Lacks Android support. Buggy audio recording synchronization. Requires special notebook paper
Requires iOS device to record audio
Needs to be recharged daily
Software doesn't logically break content into editable text blocks
Heavier than most smart pens
Requires expensive Livescribe notebooks
No other colors to choose from
Proprietary notepad
Pencasts require smartphone
Ergonomics The pen is pretty chunky and takes getting used to
No support for Android
Some features like Pencast might take a bit of getting used to
Most accurate pen we tested, Comfortable round design, Easy to use
Heavier than most smart pens, Requires expensive Livescribe notebooks, No other colors to choose from
The Livescribe 3 Smartpen Black Edition is the best smart pen we tested thanks to its perfect accuracy when used for both writing and drawing. It's also comfortable and easy to use, if a little on the heavy side...
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Published: 2016-02-11, Author: Andrew , review by: tomsguide.com
Comfortable, attractive design, Compatible with Evernote, OneNote and other apps
Proprietary notepad, Pencasts require smartphone
The Livescribe 3 Black Edition smartpen is simply a premium redesign of the original version. If you have an existing Livescribe pen -- especially the 3 -- it's hard to suggest upgrading, as the $149.95 Black Edition doesn't do anything different from or...
Published: 2015-05-25, Author: Juan , review by: androidguys.com
Minus the issues with software and connectivity, the Livescribe 3 is a neat tool that would be a welcome addition to any writer's desk. Due to the fact that the main issues with the Livescribe 3 are software propose, so easily fixed with some future updat...
Livescribe is one seriously amazing piece of technology that will certainly help plenty of people do their jobs more effectively and take better notes. Livescribe isn't just a simple way of backing up your notes to a digital format on the cloud or your...
Software Livescribefor Android was a pleasant surprise, Inktodigital This core function worked remarkably well, Setup I was up and running in less than 5 leisurely minutes, Battery Plenty of juice to go through multiple meetings, classes, etc, Paper It re
Ergonomics The pen is pretty chunky and takes getting used to
Livescribe 38/10ease of use9/10analog input5/10digital output9/10paper6/10app7.5/10features9/10A smartpen was going to require sacrifice. There was not going to be a system where you could grab a pen that is indistinguishable from any other, write on any ...
The ability to capture what you listen to as you write notes and then play that back to update and correct notes makes Livescribe 3 an excellent alternative to basic pencil and pad note taking....
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Published: 2014-05-12, Author: Nick , review by: ilounge.com
The original iPad made the long-anticipated concept of a paperless society seem viable -- so much that once had to be printed, taking up space, could be stored and presented on a single device. But the iPad wasn't the nail in the coffin for traditional pe...
Published: 2014-05-08, Author: Andrew , review by: examiner.com
Abstract: The Livescribe 3 is made for your iOS device(s). Whether it be an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, this will simplify your note taking life. This model was tested on the authors iPod 5th generation, the iPhone 4 and the iPad 2.After un boxing, it was charged f...
Abstract: Who doesn't want a Livescribe smartpen? Whether you're a student, a journalist, attend meetings a lot, or just need to easily record writing and audio, you can make good use of a smartpen. Livescribe is the most famous maker of smartpens, and its former m...
