If you love technology gimmicks ....

A smartpen is a device by which I knew that such a thing exists, but do not like and why you should use such a thing eigebtlich. Notes makes makes by Pen & Paper, on the PC, or simply can be the recording secretary, the MoM send. Now the smartpen is so in front of me and he does quite a while, because in order to make friends with the pin already need it some acclimatization period.
This applies both to the application phase of the pen itself, as to the subsequent evaluation phase, for example on the PC.

Attached to the product is a special block (here Din A5 there are also in Din A4), which is mandatory. On the one hand he has a particular pattern of dots, on the other hand are control fields for command control. This one is then also in order to calibrate the pen and set up things like date and time. That alone proved to me a bit bumpy, the pen does not or only sluggishly responded to some commands. But in the end it worked.

First of all: It do not be underestimated follow-up costs for a. In addition to the blocks, the small mine must be replaced regularly, giving the impression of giving rise "ink printers financing" in prices. There are also extensive accessories ... also priced ambitious ...

How does it work now?
In short you write a handwritten transcript and has to make a digital copy and if necessary, audio notes. In the latter, one should previously clarify, if necessary, whether the recording of conversations such as desired and allowed for a meeting. There is certainly wise and sensible applications. For example, an interview, to which one takes notes and can simultaneously record to the audio commentary.

The included software makes subsequent processing but not an act of joy. One must incorporate time-consuming here. The lack of detailed instructions makes things then not any easier.

In total there is therefore struggling with some problems. The pen does not always respond as you want. Software and manual are not always intuitive. A great deal of training time is necessary if one wants to save time, the bottom line and play around not only with the thing. The follow-up costs are to be observed and audio recordings are possibly not everywhere possible or desired.

The 4 stars are thus only for people who enjoy techn. Have new features and are willing to try out new concepts. People who started repair and want success, could be a bit frustrated here