Standing screen display size | 1.54 |
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RAM | 2 GB |
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Purchase options and add-ons
Compatible Devices | Desktops |
Brand | Livescribe |
Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
Microphone Form Factor | Built-In |
Number of Batteries | 1 A batteries required. (included) |
Memory Storage Capacity | 2 GB |
Item Weight | 0.08 Pounds |
Screen Size | 1.54 |
About this item
- Record everything you write and hear so you'll never miss a word
- Replay your meetings or lectures simply by tapping on your notes
- Saves notes and audio recordings to your computer. Length = 6.18 inches
- Comes with Echo Desktop software for Mac or Windows (download), Starter Notebook (50 pages), 2 ink cartridges(one in the pen and one in the box) & 1 smartpen cap
- Mac System Requirements- Mac OS X 10.8.5 and above. Windows System Requirements-Windows 7 or Windows 8 and above. Micro USB cable for charging and data transfer
- Echo Desktop software allows you to save, organize and play back interactive notes from your Mac or Windows computer. Share notes and pencasts as images
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Livescribe 2GB Echo Smartpen
Echo smartpens remember so you don't have to. Record everything you write and hear, together or separately. Tap anywhere on your notes to replay the audio from that moment in time. Transfer notes and audio to your Mac or Windows PC where you can review, organize or share your notes.
How Smartpens Work
Smartpens record everything you write and hear so you'll never miss a word. Replay your meetings or lectures simply by tapping on your notes*. The free Echo Desktop application saves your notes and recordings to your computer for fast, easy access to what’s important. Search for words within your notes and find what you need fast. Easily send and share your notes and audio via email or a variety of other sites and services.
*Livescribe paper required – don't record without permission.
Livescribe Dot Paper
Livescribe dot paper uses regular paper printed with a unique pattern of tiny microdots. This tiny pattern works a lot like a GPS system for your smartpen. It allows a smartpen to capture everything it writes or draws on dot paper. Livescribe smartpens only work with Livescribe Dot Paper, so we've created a variety of dot paper sizes and types: College-ruled Notebooks, Lined Journals, Blank Journals, Mini Journals, A5-sized Notebooks, Grid Notebooks, Flip Notepads, and Sticky Notes. You can even print your own dot paper for free from within Echo Desktop on many printers.
What's in the Box:
- 2GB Echo smartpen
- Starter Notebook (50 pages)
- Echo Desktop software for Mac or Windows (download)
- Echo Basics Guide
- Micro USB cable
- 2 ink cartridges
- 1 smartpen cap
2GB of Memory: Room for Recordings and Notes
Easily transfer recorded notes and audio to your Mac or PC via micro-USB cable. When digitizing your notes and audio you'll need storage space; with 2GB of memory, your smartpen has it. The 2GB smartpen can hold over 200 hours of audio** or over thousands of pages of notes.
**Actual recording time varies by audio quality setting.
- Windows 7, Windows 8 and above OR Mac OS X 10.8.5 and higher
- 300 MB minimum free disk space
- Available USB 2.0 port
- Smartpen firmware version 2.9.10 or later
- Internet connection
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Technical Details
Brand | Livescribe |
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Series | APX-00008 |
Item model number | APX-00008 |
Item Weight | 1.28 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 8.5 x 2.5 x 6.8 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8.5 x 2.5 x 6.8 inches |
Color | Black |
Batteries | 1 A batteries required. (included) |
Department | accessories general |
Manufacturer | Livescribe |
ASIN | B00524DLZ0 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 1, 2012 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #183 in Digital Pens |
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Take the stress out of tests and meetings with an Echo smartpen from Livescribe. Record everything you hear, say and write, while linking your audio recordings to your notes. Quickly replay audio from your Livescribe paper, a computer, or a mobile device - all with a simple tap on your handwritten notes. It's never been easier to take notes and stay organized.
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Customers are satisfied with concept of the voice recorder. However, they have negative opinions about performance, display, and size. Customers also have mixed opinions on quality, ease of use, value, and writing style.
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Customers are mixed about the quality of the voice recorder. Some mention that it's invaluable in collecting and recording data, while others say that it was built badly, the software is glitchy, and the recordings are not clean enough to share with others in the office.
"...NOTE-TAKING - This does a wonderful job of capturing my notes exactly as seen on the paper. The MyScript trial I am using will be a keeper for me...." Read more
"...Other than hearing loss or ADHD, this pen has helped students who suffer from PTSD, mobility loss, sensory perception, etc...." Read more
"...Going back over notes taken when recording is an extremely powerful recollection tool...." Read more
"...For me, it does not work with windows 8 at all. In fact, my computer doesn't recognize the pen as even existing... at all...in any form...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the concept of the pen. They mention it's a very clever product with a great concept well executed. Some say that the technology is reasonably good, but the design of the product is not. Overall, customers are happy with the product's concept.
"...I'm really bummed as the idea is brilliant, and it would be so great if it would work, out of the box, as advertised...." Read more
"The concept is awesome. The application is alright. Sound quality is okay. Overall, I use this every day for lectures...." Read more
"...I wish there was a full translator as the demo included is a great concept but presently unavailable for purchase even if you want it...." Read more
"Ok, this thing is simply cool. I had been looking for a very long time for a way to digitize my notes to make them easier to find...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the voice recorder. Some mention that it's simple to use, with great directions and instructions. However, others say that it is difficult to use and the software is not user-friendly. They also mention that notebook management is clumsy and removing files from the pen requires a lot of time consuming steps.
"...About the pen itself - OUT OF THE BOX - While it was super simple to get this charged, set up and ready to use, I did have a moment when I thought I..." Read more
"...Well, it's surely not simple if it doesn't work and they expect you to spend countless hours sorting out the problem on your end with only a link to..." Read more
"...The pen comes with good instructions and there are several you tube videos for this pen-- but the truth is that you learn best by messing around..." Read more
"...I do not hold my pen correctly. I 'fist' pens and pencils. This pen HURTS. Its large and very hard plastic...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the voice recorder. Some mention that it's a great investment for lecture classes, and a good tool for audio learners. However, others say that it was a waste of money and not a life-time investment.
"...It's not heavenly & I am still getting used to it, but it's not too bad for a newbie like me...." Read more
"...It feels like it is a quality device. The refills for it aren't very expensive and the paper that you use with it comes in a lot of varieties...." Read more
"...But make no mistake: the pens are consumables, not life-time investments. If that may tick you off, don't buy this technology." Read more
"...to be frank, most of the other apps appear to be of little value (other than the aforementioned one -which I haven't decided to buy yet) , and there..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the writing style of the product. Some mention that it records and writes nice, while others say that it's not great for writing and won't reliably capture all handwriting.
"...That's true of most ordinary pens. IMO, the pen writes smoothly, the ink has an even flow (I did blot the tip on a tissue after a couple of hours)...." Read more
"...The pen itself is not great for writing, which is why I stopped using it. I prefer roller balls...." Read more
"...I find my handwriting has slightly improved as it needs to be legible in order for it to be converted into text.Overall 4.9/5..." Read more
"...lectures, what's been more important is that this pen is just not as nice to write with as a smooth rollerball...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the voice recorder. They mention that it's completely non-functional, the screen stopped working, and the software has not been optimized to run on updated Macs. Some say that the pen does not live up to its full potential and is essentially unusable.
"...of a month and a half, just by sitting around, it because completely non-functional...." Read more
"...All of my pens have malfunctioned after about a year of use due to one or more of the several widely reported issues...." Read more
"...However, around 6 months after I got the pen, I noticed problems with functionality, circling sections to delimit them wasn't working and using taps..." Read more
"...is spotty at best and their software is so buggy as to be essentially unusable...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the display of the voice recorder. They mention that it goes out, fades out, and is dim. Some say that the display has died.
"...with it for a while, and found that it was indeed working, just no display. I got it a tad brighter, but still virtually unreadable...." Read more
"...In all my prior Livescribe Smartpens the displays have eventually died...." Read more
"...was that if you don't charge and use it regularly the OLED screen will become very dim to entirely dark...." Read more
"...the display was dim to the point of only being readable in the closet, and it couldn't transfer anything to my computer...." Read more
Customers find the size of the voice recorder to be bulky and unwieldy. They say it's too hefty to hold, and the cap is easy to lose. Customers also mention that the pen is bulky, and it'll take a while to get used to it.
"...I 'fist' pens and pencils. This pen HURTS. Its large and very hard plastic...." Read more
"...for too long, I have fairly large hands and still thought it was too hefty to hold...." Read more
"...That is actually a great size for writers' notes & I will probably order more of the size later...." Read more
"...To top it off the laughable pen cap is a tiny, plastic part that is easy to lose...." Read more
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Also, I had gotten the MyScript program to convert written notes to text and that was wonderful and very handy for a writer like myself. Went to update that this morning and it's no longer supported. The only way I could even find the download page was to search through old mails where I had contacted them before. Thankfully, I was able to download both that and the Echo Desktop but, once the pen battery is gone, I have no idea what to do.
This is my 1 year update. This pen is useful in so many ways. I save a lot of notes using cloud storage, but I like having notes saved to my pen. I keep 2 of these and they have been invaluable to me as a writer. I haven't had to replace anything but the ink cartridges (which I bought extra when I purchased the pens) and both pens still work perfectly. I have finally lost the nib covers that came with both pens. I don't use all the features that a student might - such as the "flagging" in the notebooks - but I do use the microphone occasionally. I write on most days for at least an hour and I've been happy that these pens are lasting. Not sorry for the investment.
First, let me say that I am using this as a tool with my creative (fiction) writing. I can see why students and other note-takers like the pen but, as a writer, I am blown away so far. I've always done my best writing by hand but I hated having to transcribe everything into a word processor. For the past several years, I have been working at the computer & I am sure my work has suffered. Actually, I've lost many good ideas because I've lost the scribbled notes, or something else happened to them. For me, writing is a fluid process that is done better in long sessions. Now that I have this pen, I can write for hours without losing my flow and I know that I will be able to get my work into a word processor for editing. I just received the pen yesterday at noon and I have been writing almost non-stop since then. I am suggesting that other writers give this a try. I don't think you will regret it at all.
About the pen itself - OUT OF THE BOX - While it was super simple to get this charged, set up and ready to use, I did have a moment when I thought I was missing an ink cartridge. The contents on the side of the box said that there would be 2 of them. They should have just said 1 extra. When I was inventorying the contents, I saw the one cartridge taped to the packaging, but looked for the 2nd one until I realized it was installed already. The instruction booklet was not clear/detailed enough about the pen's Menu items. I still haven't gotten to setting up "shortcut buttons" or "sound stickers". Most of the details can be found online, but... oh well. One other thing I just ran into & haven't figured out yet: there are some symbols at the bottoms of my college ruled paper that won't work. They look like they might be for bookmarking or flagging items, but when I tap them I get a "this feature not supported" message on the pen display. I don't know if the symbols can only be used with a different version of the pen or what, but it sure would be nice to be able to bookmark or flag my written notes. Maybe someone can help me out before I go do some internet sleuthing! lol
I love that the pen came with the Starter notepad. That is actually a great size for writers' notes & I will probably order more of the size later.
WRITING WITH PEN is better than I expected. I was worried that the pen would be too fat, but the grip is nice and comfortable (even for my smaller hands/fingers). I saw some reviews mention the horrible ink - leaking, staining, etc - I haven't had that problem. Keep in mind that I am writing for up to 3 hours at a time, Of course, with the first page of a notebook, you will need to pad with some other paper or else the writing is scratchy and weird. That's true of most ordinary pens. IMO, the pen writes smoothly, the ink has an even flow (I did blot the tip on a tissue after a couple of hours). I do worry about turning the pen to where the camera is not aimed at the paper. I'm training myself to just keep the pen angled to where the display is always skyward. Actually, because of the shape of the pen, you notice quickly when you've turned it the wrong way.
DESIGN - Make sure to read the review by "Oleksiy" It is SO informative & helpful even tho it's from 2012. That review mentioned gluing in the magnet so that it doesn't dislodge/fall out. I'm scared to do anything with glue though & I can't quite figure out what I'd be looking for to glue. I think I will wait til I have the problem before I do a glue fix. Maybe that's a design flaw that has been corrected since 2012. Like I mentioned, I love the way the pen fits in my grip & the casing feels very sturdy. Also. I'm going to be way more careful with this than I am with regular pens!
NOTE-TAKING - This does a wonderful job of capturing my notes exactly as seen on the paper. The MyScript trial I am using will be a keeper for me. The software for Windows is horrible! It's so NOT user-friendly. However, once you get the hang of it - or mostly so - it does a fantastic job of converting written notes to text. I did figure out a couple things that I want to point out - 1) The conversion is EXACT. I tend to write in caps & my text was converted to Word in all caps! LOL! I will have to go and clean that up. 2) The conversion works with what it sees *as you have rendered it*. I did my first page of notes spaced out all around the page (almost like little text boxes) instead of just left to right and down like normal. In Word, that page was crazy looking. The converter basically is looking down at the handwritten notes, and of course, it doesn't recognize that I was writing in text boxes. The Word result was a tangled mess of text. Once I did my handwritten notes correctly, they converted correctly. I am still so awed by how freaking accurate the conversion is. I don't have messy handwriting, but it is my personal style. I found very few errors in the converted text. When I showed a friend, she was like "What kind of voodoo is this?!" So, yes, if you are a writer, then MyScript is definitely worth the cost (about $19), but there is a 30-day trial if you just want to test it out first.
The Echo Desktop program is... Well, once you figure out that you HAVE to have your pen connected to the PC, it's all pretty decent to set up. It's not heavenly & I am still getting used to it, but it's not too bad for a newbie like me.
One thing that I hate about all the online info (and even the printed cheat sheets inside the large notebooks) is that info is mixed for the different types of pens. At least there should be color coding or something so that an Echo owner is not getting freaked out because a Livescribe 3 feature is not coming up. That might be nitpicking.
OVERALL - I don't see myself ever NOT having this or some similar tool. EVER. It is simply too valuable to me with my writing projects. I hope that it works problem-free for a long time, but I will keep my eye out for something similar if I have too many problems.The cost was up there for me, especially since I'm going to have to pay for MyScript, but I think it's worth it. Early days yet, but I will update as needed.
You do need to purchase the special dotted paper in order for the smart pen to sync the audio recording with what the pen writes at the time. The option to print your own paper is valid: I've done this myself but it requires a high quality ink and printer. It's easier and cheaper to purchase the notebooks.
The pen works with the touch of a few 'key pads' that are printed on the paper. You turn on the power button (on the pen) and then use the paper 'key pad' for the remainder of your options. The pen comes with good instructions and there are several you tube videos for this pen-- but the truth is that you learn best by messing around with it on your own. Find a youtube video of something that you'd like to learn-- something difficult to understand, something technical, and something that you'd need to take notes for if it were a real-world meeting or classroom setting. Play the video and start taking notes to learn how to use the pen. Do this BEFORE you actually need it.
Hit the record button and the pen will begin to record the audio. Each time you make a mark with this pen on the smart paper, the sound syncs with the ink marking. The sound will not sync if you write on the paper with any other pen or if you use the smart pen on other paper.
Each time a new subject or idea is spoken and you want to mark it, you don't have to jot down the time stamp, unless you want to. Some students use stars or the circled numbers on the top of the page. I use bullet points.
When you are unable to write down as much as you had wanted to because the presenter/ instructor spoke too fast (or several people spoke at the same time), leave a large space on your paper. You can to back to that paper space later (explained below). When you wrote something down and you didn't make the symbol/star/mark in time (or you forgot to leave space for later), you can still make a symbol or jot that time down.
When you are finished recording and making your notes, stop the recording session. If there is a break in recording, you have the option for pausing without stopping. You could also just record two sessions.
Reviewing your recorded notes can be a help or abused as a crutch. Do not rely on this pen to do the thinking or listening for you. Don't think that you're going to learn better by recording and then sitting back during class! That isn't how learning works. Be actively engaged in taking physical, hand-written notes with this pen!
Later you can review these notes. Turn on the pen and touch the part of the paper you want to review with the synced audio. The pen should automatically play at that spot. For parts of the recording that you left a large space for, you can touch the pen to the writing just before the space. The pen will play the audio right before the space. Listen to the recording and write in that large space the notes you would have taken at the time. It's like going back in time to take notes. Later, you can touch the pen over these 'time-traveling' notes and the pen will play with the synced audio as if you had made them during class originally.
You can upload your notes, handwritten and audio recording, online on your own account.
What I personally like to do (and this may seem crazy to some but feasible to others who cannot afford the smart paper or smart ink) is to create a system that works for me. I use the smart pen and smart post its for the recording, but I take my class notes on regular blank copy paper with a regular ink pen. Before class I take regular ink and write in a series of numbers like this:
(Date of Lecture)
(Start) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ...etc.
Once the professor starts the class, I hit record and draw a dot on the "start" I originally drew with regular ink. I draw the dot with the smart pen. This way, when I review the recording, the pen will start playing where the dot is. If I draw the (start) or numbers with the smart pen, the timing gets messed up. Each time the professor makes a new point, I'll draw a dot on the next number with my smart pen. But on the regular paper with regular ink, I then write the corresponding number so I know that the rest of my handwritten notes correspond with this number. It's a system that works for me but I've seen others use regular ink/paper and smart ink/paper that works for them. A former coworker used her smart ink and smart paper with colored regular ink, all on smart paper to organize her notes. It's what works best for you and that will come to you as you continue to use the smart pen. The only reason I do this is because I like to combine text notes, lecture notes, and video notes a few weeks later on regular paper. I don't like mountains of original notes-- that makes for messy study time when exams are looming. (See What Smart Students Know for more information on note-taking ideas).
Other students do this because the paper and ink can be pricey after having had to pay for the smart pen itself. Still, others pay for all of it and do everything on the same smart paper because it's not work the headache for them to do something complicated. I just thought I'd put this out there for others who might wonder.
Other thoughts: Be kind when using a smart pen. Other people might not understand why you are recording a lecture or meeting. Some don't care and some get offended. I simply ask if it is okay to use a smart pen when I meet with someone in their office. In class, I let them know if they don't already.
There are ADA accommodations that professors are required to respect. If you have legally-binding accomodations, as set through your ADA resource office at your school or employment, then no one can deny your use of the pen. However, you cannot abuse this law. You must go through the proper ADA resource office procedures in order to have this protection.
I normally delete sessions after I'm done gleaning anything else that I've recorded and did not get down on paper. The idea of note-taking is to get what is "out there" into your brain. So the condensing of audio notes, class notes, text notes, etc... to get into your brain is part of the note-rewriting process.
Other than hearing loss or ADHD, this pen has helped students who suffer from PTSD, mobility loss, sensory perception, etc. I've even suggested to some of my students who were veterans to use this pen. One student in particular served in Kuwait and Iraq. When he decided to go to school after retirement, he had PTSD and could not bring himself to sit in the front of the class to pay better attention. His mind was too stuck on everything happening behind him that he was unable to see. Yet, when he sat in the back or sides of the class, he could not pay attention the teacher. After using this pen, he called it a 'game changer.' So many students have shared that with me.
I feel the same way!
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Hasta ahorita ok
Il menù di setup della penna è comodo ed intuibile; collegando poi la penna al computer ed utilizzando l'apposito programma, le possibilità di utilizzo aumentano (si possono scaricare i file audio registrati).
Sinon, pour celui qui est amené à prendre beaucoup de notes et qui doit les exploiter pour les mettre en forme => outil fabuleux !