Intellipen:The tech toy that means business

True, having a laptop or a notebook for works beats having to keep notes the old-fashioned way. No more worry over losing this or that piece of paper, or having to re-encode things into the PC later.

But even laptops have their limitations when it comes to convenience. When you’re constantly on the go, lugging a small netbook around can still be a hassle.

The good news is, there’s a gedget that combines the intuitive ease and versatility of writing on paper with the convenience of digital data transfer – the IntelliPen.

It’s wireless device that instantly creates digital records of anything that you write or draw on any paper. It comes as a set of pen, which acts as a transmitter while working as a regular ballpoint, and a receiver clip.

When you clip the receiver onto the top of the paper, the pen tansmits coordinates to it in real-time, thus creating a “digital page” of everything you’ve written and drawn, and storing it in a built-in flashdrive. When you’re done, you just connect the receiver to your computer via USB, for quick transfer of your digitized notes. From there, you can save them as bitmap image files, or convert the handwriting into digital text using the software MyScript Notes, which is included in the set.

The IGB built-in flashdrive in the receiver can hold up to a thousand A4 sheets’ worth of notes. It can also function as a regular flash device and store other files, and even play audio files. Another advantage is that unlike other digital writing devices that require costly specially-made sheets to use with the product, you can use the IntelliPen on any kind of paper, or on any flat surface that you can clip the receiver on, for that matter, up to A4 in size.

No doubt, the IntelliPen is one of the most useful gadgets to come out in a while — one that ought to make things easier for you on the daily grind. Keep an eye out for it in all leading gadget stores and bookstores.