

Text can be copied into a variety of applications, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.Ĭonnell, said the pen has been selling well since its debut in April 2008, although he declined to give numbers. 24 as a free 30-day trial or purchased for $29.95 (one-time fee) at Users can make edits to the converted text to fix errors and they can also create a personal dictionary of frequently used words to ensure a more accurate conversion. The transcription software can be downloaded starting Nov. Byron Connell, chief marketing officer at Livescribe, says you have to have somewhat good handwriting, though. MyScript for Livescribe was created by partnering firm Vision Objects to save note takers the trouble of typing in their notes. The company also says a new third-party application will enable the automatic transcription of handwriting into computer text. Now they’ll be able to print their own on a laser printer. Users had to order this special paper or find it in stores.

Normally, users have to buy a special paper that has a grid of dots to help the pen position itself accurately on a page. There are also two major new features for Windows users. One new feature on the Mac version is the ability to export handwritten notes as Adobe PDF files.
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It will work with Intel-based Macs with Mac OS X 10.5. Users will be able to download the Livescribe Desktop Mac software from Livescribe’s site on Nov. Since the Mac is popular in colleges, Livescribe is releasing beta software today that lets the Pulse Smartpen work with a Mac. The company is pitching it to college students as a note-taking aid that ensures you never have to miss a word someone has spoken.
