Testseek.com have collected 61 expert reviews of the Livescribe Echo Smartpen and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Livescribe Echo Smartpen.
September 2010
(79%)
61 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
The Livescribe Echo Smartpen is a clever product that allows you to capture the spoken and written world for later recall and distribution. It works well, but might be too unwieldy for some people and its high price could pay for some typing lessons, w...
Livescribe's latest is a good addition to its smartpen family: the Livescribe Echo is thinner and more comfortable than its predecessor, and it will certainly appeal to students who have a penchant for falling asleep in lecture. It's one of those rare...
Thinner and more comfortable than the Livescribe Pulse, Increased storage capacity for same price as the Pulse, Fun and useful way to take notes with audio, Ability to add features via Livescribe app store, New USB port location allows usage as input devi
No bundled writing-to-text transcription app, Still a bit bulky, Requires special paper to work
The latest addition to the Livescribe smartpen family is sleeker, better-looking, and has more memory than its predecessor. New tricks include password protection, an app store, and the ability to function as a USB-connected input device. Shop for the...
Simultaneously records audio while writing, excellent recording quality and volume, easy to use, third-party app store, pencasts
Thicker and larger than a regular pen, cap is easily lost, software isn't the most intuitive
If you regularly take notes, the Livescribe Echo smartpen is almost a must-buy. Excellent recording capabilities, ease of use and an app store that will only grow make it a wise investment...
Makes your written notes searchable and shareable from your Mac. Good recording quality from onboard mic. Connects via a standard mini-USB cable. If you have a 600dpi printer, you can print your own dot paper.
Mac software lacks useful Custom Notebooks feature. 3D recording headphones are now an optional addon.
For pen-and-paper organizers, the Echo’s searchable text and audio-recording features can add new dimensions to your note taking. Unfortunately, the Mac software lacks the Custom Notebooks feature, and the nifty 3D recording headphones are now a $29.9...
Ideal for students and journalists who want the best of both notetaking worlds. New 3.5mm headphone jack is now compatible with most headphones. Tons of dot paper options that are relatively cheap. Echo comes with a 50page notebook. Learn foreign language
Pen is still bulky and awkward. Plan on sitting in the front class if you want clear audio records. Wireless uploading would be nice. Still no builtin handwritingtotext conversion
If you already own a Livescribe Pulse, the Echo arguably doesn't offer enough to warrant an upgrade. And there are plenty of reasons to avoid smartpens altogether; they require recharging on a regular basis, they're bulky in comparison to normal pens, ...
