Testseek.com 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
Uses universal connectors
More refined look and feel
Easier to hold and use for long periods
Won’t roll off the table
A 2GB Pulse can now be purchased for as little as $129.95
Smooth inking
Versatile with added apps
Syncing audio with notes
Cheaper than a tablet
Nice design which can rotate
Decent sound quality for its size
Is compatible with almost all generations of iPhones
IPods
And Nanos and no cradles are needed to swap out different devices
Inclusion of a multi-purpose app is a nice touch
App lets you
Incredible accuracy for writing and drawing
Good battery life
Built-in audio recorder
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.
Easy to take and manage notes and audio
Improved ergonomic design
Great desktop software
Lots of storage
Digitally captures handwritten and audio notes. Sensitive microphone. Pencasts can be shared online. Growing app library.
Captures lecture or meeting audio and links it to your written notes
Notes can be shared as Flash
PDF
Or AAC files
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
Does what it says on the box with minimal hassle
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
The editors didn't like
Fewer accessories now bundled with it This post was written by
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Chunky pen
Pen tip loose
Requires special paper
Most add-on apps seem like gimmicks
Would have liked to be able to dock my iPhone 4 with its case on
Weather feature seems to be off
Doesn't run in the background on iOS4
Would have liked an FM/AM Radio feature so you can listen to the news in the morning
Chunky
Expensive
No voice-to-text transcription
Mac software lacks useful Custom Notebooks feature. 3D recording headphones are now an optional addon.
Some apps difficult to use
Recording earbuds cost extra
Custom notebooks don't support Mac
Bulky. Actual pen tip is just a basic ballpoint. Requires specially printed notepaper.
Smartpen is heavy and larger than typical pen
Some teachers may not want lectures recorded
No bundled writing-to-text transcription app
Still a bit bulky
Requires special paper to work
Wireless
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
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...
Improves an already brilliant piece of kit, but the high price makes the older Pulse pens look more tempting ...
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Published: 2012-01-31, Author: Antonio , review by: saggiamente.com
Semplice da usare, La registrazione audio è sincronizzata con quanto scritto, Si può riprendere a scrivere su un foglio già utilizzato e l'output su file verrà aggiornato, Facile condividere i file tramite PDF "arricchiti", Lo schermo OLED è di estrem
Bisogna usare una carta apposita, Non è sensibile ai differenti livelli di pressione, Il tappo è difficile da togliere, App store misero, solo un paio di programmi sono utili, OCR su computer a pagamento, Lenta la sincronizzazione con il computer
Come abbiamo visto esistono fondamentalmente due generi di penne e ritengo che questi prodotti siano complementari e non concorrenti. La Echo Smartpen è dedicata al "note taking" ed allo schizzo veloce, la Inkling invece al disegno grafico e tecnico prof...
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Published: 2011-10-17, Author: Nils , review by: allround-pc.com
keine Transporttasche im Lieferumfang, Dot Paper relativ teuer
Zusammenfassend lasst sich sagen, dass der Livescrive Smartpen Echo ein wirklich innovatives Produkt darstellt, das durch sein Konzept und die Tastsache begeistert, dass dieses so wunderbar aufgeht. Durch die kostenlose Software lassen sich Schrift- und T...
Published: 2011-07-29, Author: Markus , review by: macwelt.de
Auf einen Block geschriebene Notizen speichert der Echo Smartpen gleichzeitig mit einer Audio-Aufnahme und kann sie beispielsweise als PDF weitergeben.Wer regelmäßig Besprechungen, Vorträge oder Konferenzen protokolieren muss, wird im Echo Smartpen einen...
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Published: 2011-05-08, Author: Marc , review by: hartware.de
Der Stift funktioniert mit dem mitgelieferten und gedruckten Papier einwandfrei. Auch mehrere Stunden schreiben sind kein Problem, weder für den Akku noch für die Hand. Die Navigation im Menü klappt auch dank der Sprachführung super und macht immer wied...
Der Stift ist wirklich gut – jedoch lohnt er sich weniger für die tägliche Mitschrift im Studium – es sei denn, man hat eine wirklich ordentliche Handschrift oder legt keinen Wert auf die Umwandlung. Seine Kompetenzen kann der Stift ausspielen, wenn es...
Published: 2011-03-19, Author: Frank , review by: m4gic.net
Abstract: Es gibt viele Dinge, die inzwischen als “smart” bezeichnet werden. Bei m4gic.net dreht sich normal alles um Smartphones, heute habe ich jedoch mal was ganz anderes für euch: einen Smartpen. Ich gehe jetzt einfach davon aus, dass einige von euch mit dem Be...
Insgesamt liefert Livescribe mit dem Echo Smartpen ein durchaus praktisches Instrument zur digitalen Organisation von Notizen. Neben dem geschriebenen zeichnet der digitale Schreiberling auch gleichzeitig alles in Ton auf, so können beispielsweise auch...
Neue Funktionen Die meisten neuen Funktionen beherrscht auch der nun „alte“ Livescribe Pulse. Zum Upgraden besteht insofern keine Notwendigkeit. Die neue Software macht Echo wie Pulse aber noch nützlicher – man beachte jedoch, dass nicht nur der Kaufp...
