Livescribe's SmartPen - smarter than kids or just an expensive toy?

Here is something I thought I'd never ever say but after finding this
new gadget I wish I were back at school. Yup, I bet even you're shocked!
Livescribe's new SmartPen is set to take the world by storm and you'll
see why 'Livescribe's SmartPen allows you to record your lectures while
writing and you can access these recorded files by simply tapping on
your handwritten notes. That easy!
Not only is this a beauty in the class or meeting, but thanks to its usb
capability, you're able to view and access your notes on your pc as well
as search for information via keywords.Who needs textbooks anymore with
this invention? Livescribe calls it Paper Replay while this super-pen
also offers 2 concept technologies knows as &Paper Translator” (an
ingenious creation whereby you can translate a word or phrase by simply
writing it on paper or practice your pronunciation by simply tapping on
your chosen word) and &Beach Blogger& which will allow you to Write &
send messages/ sounds directly from your notebook or connect directly to
your blog or facebook by just using this fancy SmartPen.

Livescribe is looking to release the SmartPen within 2008 and according
to rumours, should be less than $200. As the SmartPen works with
something known as dot paper, Livescribe will ensure that the paper will
be available at comparable prices to standard paper products ' but all I
care about now is 'when!'

I'm all ready to be sipping cocktails on a tropical beach somewhere
while using my SmartPen to keep you all updated with other exciting
technologies!

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