Testseek.com have collected 59 expert reviews of the Livescribe 3 Smartpen and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Livescribe 3 Smartpen.
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.
Curved
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
Published: 2014-03-01, Author: Andrew , review by: impulsegamer.com
The Livescribe 3 Smart Pen is not just a gadget gimmick but a truly functional pen that not only transfers your hand writing to your smart device quite fast but has a great OCR built into the app which works a treat, although sometimes it does get confuse...
Whether you're an occasional jotter not keen on leaving the familiar feeling of pen and paper or somebody that wants to build a digital archive of everything you write, the Livescribe 3 Smartpen will match your ambition. It certainly packs enough features...
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Published: 2013-12-23, Author: Michael , review by: cravingtech.com
Having Livescribe 3 Smartpen with an iPhone or iPad feels like having your own notes with you at all times. It's an exceptionally useful device for students, note takers, and journalists. Bloggers or journalists who attend product launch events can play ...
Published: 2013-11-21, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Abstract: A Livescribe pen has been an essential part of my working kit for the past couple of years, but the company's latest Smartpen is hampered by some significant shortcomings.I reviewed the Livescribe 3 Smartpen over at the Australian Financial Review as part...
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Published: 2015-07-03, Author: Elias , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Good overall performance for capturing handwritten tasks, Comfortable to hold despite being thick
Ongoing costs for paper, The app didn't let us share an entire writing pad in one go
Turns note taking into actionable artefacts, Easy socialisation of ideas and concepts, Makes collaboration easier and simpler, Contains iOS compatible stylus
The USB cover / stylus is easy to remove / lose, Not able to add notes to Outlook appointments or tasks
At $329, the Livescribe 3 is not going to get mass penetration, but for those people who want easier collaboration and to turn their notes into actionable items, it should very much be a tool in your arsenal.Score 4/...
iOS only at launch, Requires smartphone or tablet to record
Livescribe’s fourth generation smart pen, the Livescribe 3, is a revolutionary step for the vendor. Unlike its predecessors, it does not have an built-in microphone, speaker, or storage, but employs an app-centric model that relies on an iOS-based device...
Published: 2016-03-07, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
Digital notes from paper, feels like a pen, writes like a pen, crossplatform, syncs audio to written notes, works without being attached to a phone, many sources of compatible paper, handwriting recognition
Android app not very developed, expensive, requires special paper, first pen failed
The Livescribe Smartpen 3 isn't perfect. Having to have a smartphone with you to record Pencasts isn't as good as recording on the device itself, particularly if you're in a rush. The Android app isn't ready for primetime yet and the fact that the first v...
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TOWARDS THE END of 2013 Livescribe introduced the latest model in a range of Smartpens, the first of which appeared over seven years ago. Initially, the Livescribe 3 was only useable with Apple's iOS devices, but a recent update has brought the pen into A...
