Livescribe 2GB Echo Smart Pen
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According to our voice recorder expert
The Livescribe Echo Smart Pen is more than just a pen. The pen registers what you write down and everything it hears. When you have the Livescribe Echo Smart Pen, you'll no longer need to write down full notes. Just jot down a few keywords in the Livescribe Dot Paper notepad, and record the rest of your interview, lecture, or meeting via the microphone. If you want to listen back to specific passages later, just tap the corresponding keywords with the pen. The Livescribe Echo Smart Pen will play back an audio clip of what was said at that moment via the integrated speaker. With 2GB of storage space, you have room for up to 200 hours of recordings. In addition, the pen has been designed to be comfortable to hold, and the angular design prevents it from rolling off the table when you're not using it.
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Let's be honest: it is impossible to describe this pen in a clear and unambiguous sentence of maximum 100 words. I'm up for the challenge...
This 'Livescribe 2GB Echo Smartpen', once you tap the 'record' button on the special dot paper with it, records all the sound around the pen, links it to what is currently being written and, after connect to the PC with the supplied USB cable, you immediately see your written notes with the audio - linked to the words that were written at that time - which can be played by simply clicking on that particular word, also the linked sound can be listened to by tapping the matching word directly on the paper with the pen, also...
damn it! Excuse me.
I have only been able to explain one function in the above 100 words. In addition, the sentence is as messy as an antique shop where a pack of wild boars was released. So it's really impossible.
The first function in a concrete example: you tap the 'record' button with the pen when the wild boars storm into the antiques shop and describe the way in which one of the wild boars smashes a very expensive vase to smithereens. You can listen to the curses that the antique dealer is inflicting at that moment later by tapping on a word of the description.
The most convenient use is of course during important meetings, lectures or classes. Livescribe's slogan 'You never miss a word' can be taken literally.
As mentioned above, the pen does not only have the recording function. It comes with a free downloadable software that, in addition to digitizing the notes, also offers the option to ?pen applications? to download. For example, there is a dictionary app in the pen, with which you write down a word that the pen immediately translates, as well as a piano app, with which you can play the piano by simply drawing and tapping a piano keyboard.
The supplied software also offers the possibility to share your notes with friends, colleagues, via the internet. Your notes are converted into a PDF file with which the audio can still be listened to by clicking on a word.
To use the pen you need special 'dot paper' from Livescribe. If you have a 660dpi laser printer (or higher), you can print these papers at home for free. Unfortunately, this is not possible with an ink printer.
A dot-paper A5 notebook is supplied with the pen, handy to get used to this new way of noting. On the inside of the cover are options in each notebook (a calculator, some basic settings, the remaining battery level, the date,...) which, when tapped, form a beautiful whole in combination with the OLED display.
A little trick: the menus on the OLED display can be set completely in Dutch.
Conclusion: this pen is the gadget par excellence if you regularly have not heard what was said or if you would like to listen to everything again at home and possibly share this with others. The applications are a very nice icing on the cake.
P.s.: don't panic if it all seems a bit much to master right away: a very user-friendly starter guide is included with which you have the basic functions in your wrists in 5 minutes. Literally.
Floris
21 May 2012
Automatically translated from Dutch
I've been using the echo smartpen for a week or two now and I'm very happy with it. I'm a student and I use it for lectures that I want to listen back. The recordings are good (enough), I have to sit in the front of the room because otherwise the pen will pick up too much buzz, but this is probably also due to the loudness of my year.
It works amazingly well with the keywords, and the buttons on the paper work very well too. Although it is quite large and my hands are quite small, it does not write awkwardly. The cap is clumsy, it gets lost easily.
It looks nice, is easy to use and the 2GB is more than enough for me. It can store at least 40 hours with high quality. There are many other options that can be downloaded such as translators, but I don't have them yet. Seems very useful to me.
I give the pen a final grade of an 8!
Greetings, Helena
Helena Donner
27 April 2012
Automatically translated from Dutch
I really like the pen: by taking notes with pen and paper, you stay 'on track' better than when you take notes with a laptop or tablet. Just tap on the location of your notes and you immediately hear what was said then. I never want to be without it again!
J.D. Quist
26 January 2018
Automatically translated from Dutch
Product number | 141339 | |
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Manufacturer code | LS-41-006 | |
Brand | Livescribe | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty | |
Old product returned for free |
Height | 15,8 cm | |
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Width | 0,16 cm | |
Depth | 15,8 cm | |
Weight | 0,036 kg | |
Color | Black |
Voice control | ||
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Dictation | ||
Dictation via | N/A |
Audio recording formats | Brand-specific | |
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Built-in speakers | ||
Built-in microphone | ||
Microphone recording type | Mono |
Supports voice recognition | ||
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Voice recognition software included |
Headphone jack | ||
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Type of headphone connection | [3.5mm mini jack] |
Total storage capacity | 2 GB |
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Power source | ||
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Power supply type | Rechargeable battery | |
Type of battery | Specific battery |