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
Comfortable to use
Organises
Shares and stores written content
Support for GoogleDocs
Evernote and Facebook
Captures lecture or meeting audio and links it to your written notes
Notes can be shared as Flash
PDF orAAC files
Simultaneously records audio while writing
Excellent recording quality and volume
Easy to use
Third-party app store
Pencasts
Excellent mic and speaker quality. Records audio and pen strokes. Can output as PDF. Features an app platform
The editors didn't like
High initial cost
Expensive apps
Takes time to get used to software
No OCR software
Heavier and larger than a typical pen
Lecturers may not want lectures recorded
$199 (4GB)
$299 (8GB)
Thicker and larger than a regular pen
Cap is easily lost
Software isn't the most intuitive
Ballpoint tips aren't great. No travel charger included
Published: 2012-04-27, Author: Michael , review by: cravingtech.com
Livescribe Echo I'm really amazed with this magic pen. Don't try to understand how it actually works, just use and enjoy its magic features! It's amazing how the writing and audio recording work together to create the best note taking experience! There a...
Captures lecture or meeting audio and links it to your written notes; notes can be shared as Flash, PDF orAAC files
Heavier and larger than a typical pen; lecturers may not want lectures recorded, $199 (4GB); $299 (8GB)
The Livescribe Echo Smartpen is an excellent tool for capturing lecture or meeting audio and linking it to the notes you take. While the pen is a bit hefty, especially for smaller hands, the Echo Smartpen is a worthwhile addition to the tools you use ...
Abstract: Using special paper ($10 for a 150-page notebook, or printable on a laser printer), smart pens digitise whatever you write down. The Livescribe Echo extends this functionality by adding a microphone to record audio as you write. Later, you can touch th...
Simultaneously records audio while writing, excellent recording quality and volume, easy to use, third-party app store, pencasts
Thicker and larger than a regular pen, cap is easily lost, software isn't the most intuitive
If you regularly take notes, the Livescribe Echo smartpen is almost a must-buy. Excellent recording capabilities, ease of use and an app store that will only grow make it a wise investment...
Incredible accuracy for writing and drawing, Good battery life, Built-in audio recorder
Chunky, Expensive, No voice-to-text transcription
The Livescribe Echo Smartpen offers perfect accuracy for both writing and drawing which is the most important feature of a smart pen. Unfortunately it's uncomfortable to use due to shape and weight. The audio recorder is a nice touch, but we think you'd b...
Abstract: If you've ever been in school, you know the agony of having to take notes. Whether you were using the good old pen and paper, a laptop, or even a tablet, taking notes during class can be quite an annoyance. If you're one of those gifted people who can lis...
Smooth inking, Versatile with added apps, Syncing audio with notes, Cheaper than a tablet
Chunky pen, Pen tip loose, Requires special paper, Most add-on apps seem like gimmicks
I like the concept of the Echo Smartpen and wish someone had given me one of these back in 1987 when I first went off to college, or in 2000 when I started my graduate studies. I would have been less focused on getting all of the stuff on paper and more f...
