IOGEAR Digital Scribe (Update)

We received our Digital Scribe and updated this post with our internal review.



Based on a pen that uses ordinary ink, the device captures normal text and doodles from any writable surface to your computer. It can also act as a substitute for your normal mouse. List price is $99.

Pros:

• Easy to install
• Can be used as a mouse (which is kinda fun)
  
• Can be used with a regular paper notepad
• Uses a standard ink pen refill
• OCR capable
  

Cons:

• Must be connected to a PC or Notebook computer
• Uses 2 each 1.5v batteries (the small watch type)
  
• If the infrared receiver moves, so do your notes - recalibration is difficult
• Pen is not very comfortable to use
  

Result:

The Digital Scribe is fun to doodle with, and may have a place for homework use, but not very practical as a business productivity tool. Our advice - doodle on your paper notepad and scan it with the company all-in-one copier, while you await the arrival of your LiveScribe.

For more information visit IOGEAR, or call us.