There are many different cool gadgets out there that can be used in conjunction with you computer, cell phone, to tablet. Well if you have an iPhone or an iPad that you should definitely check out the Livescribe 3 Smartpen. Livescibe is a company that has developed a multimedia computer platform that utilizes a smartpen, a mobile application, and digitized paper. The final outcome is a unique product that is worth taking a look at.
The company was founded in 2007 and quickly became very popular, and their newest pen and platform is the best rendition yet. The Livescribe 3 Smarpten essentially is a pen with a built in computer and bluetooth that allows you to record your handwriting on paper, and beam it over to your iPhone or iPad. You use this special paper provided by the company that allows you to transfer over your notes. Additionally there are ways to record audio: the paper has a record and pause button, that you push down with the ink smartpen to use. Livescribe wants to bring the feel and enjoyment of writing on real paper into the 21st century, and they have done a pretty good job with this platform. The Livescribe 3 Smartpen is their flagship pen an it costs either $149 or $199 depending on the version. The more expensive version is the same pen as the $149 version however you get more paper with it, more ink, a leather portfolio for the pen, and a complimentary one year subscription to Evernote Premium.
The Livescribe platform is pretty revolutionary and I would personally consider buying one. This is perfect for students and people who write on paper frequently. The company executes the combination of traditional penmanship and technology perfectly. For more information and to see the Livescribe 3 Smartpen in action then check out this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFE74S40WoI
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