#Livescribe desktop download software
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When we brought up the American Heritage English Dictionary app on the pen's OLED display, we were blown away at its ability to display the definition of the words we wrote out. Our review unit also came with some free apps. Seriously, we never get over how cool it is to go back, tap a word on the special dotted-paper, and hear what was being said aloud at the time. But obviously this pen's got more digital skills than your average Bic, and just like the Pulse version, the Echo recorded the audio of a meeting totally in sync with our notes. As a pen pen, it's pretty much your standard quill, though we've always wished there was a rollerball ink option. There's no doubt that the Echo is more ergonomic than the previous Pulse pen - it's got a new comfortable rubber grip and it's noticeably less top heavy than than its bulkier predecessor. Oh, you're looking for some more Echo action now? We've got some brief impressions and a hands-on video after the break. The latter option could be pretty awesome for designers and such, but we'll have to wait a few months to test it out. Basically, you'll be able to attach the pen to a computer via it's micro-USB cable and just draw free hand on the screen. By then you'll be able to send notes via e-mail by just docking the pen to the computer and turn the pen and paper combo into a Wacom-like graphics tablet.

#Livescribe desktop download software

Additionally, new desktop software lets users export pencasts - what the company has dubbed its visual note and audio recording - to share with others via social networks and e-mail.īut that's not all, Livescribe's promising more updates this fall, and they actually happen to be the most compelling of the bunch.

#Livescribe desktop download password

However, the real updates come in the software arena - the Echo can now be password protected to safeguard those love letters, err notes / recordings, and has a new function for launching applications. The $169.95 4GB version promises up to 400 hours of audio recording, while the $199 8GB one up to 800 hours. Like its predecessor, the Echo can capture audio and handwriting, but it's now armed with more storage and features. Okay, so smartpens aren't as common as smartphones, but, hey, they're getting smarter too! That's right, Livescribe's taken the cap off its new Echo smartpen, and not only is it thinner and lighter than the original Pulse pen, but it also packs more power.