26 November 2008

Livescribe's Pulse™ Smartpen - Software Updates

If you have a Livescribe Pulse™ Smartpen, upon my recommendation, then you may want to know that there has been some significant updates to its software.
Livescribe Desktop for Mac Public Beta:  The Pulse smartpen is now compatible with all Intel-based Mac computers with Leopard OS 10.5.  The software makes it possible for Mac users to upload their notes and audio recordings, play them back, search for words, and easily browse through digital copies of their notes.
Handwriting to Text Transcription: Responding to the number one requested feature among Pulse smartpen owners, Livescribe's partner Vision Objects is offering “MyScript for Livescribe” text transcription software, which allows note takers to seamlessly transcribe their handwritten notes into text.
With MyScript for Livescribe, consumers can make edits to their converted text and even create a personal dictionary of frequently used words to ensure a more accurate conversion.  The text can be copied and pasted into a variety of applications, including Microsoft Word and Outlook  MyScript for Livescribe transcription software can be downloaded as a free 30-day trial or purchased for $29.95 at www.visionobjects.com/store.  The software works best with neat and legible handwriting.
Print Your Own Paper: With the release of Livescribe Desktop for Windows 1.4, consumers have the ability to print dot paper notepads for free.  Dot paper notepads can be printed directly from the Livescribe Desktop toolbar on most color laser jet printers that are Adobe Post Script compatible and print at 600dpi or higher.  In addition, Livescribe provides a variety of dot paper notebooks, including lined and unlined journals and college-ruled notebooks for purchase at prices comparable to other college-ruled notebooks.
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