Livescribe Pulse Smartpen for Mac

The Livescribe Pulse Smartpen has been available for Windows XP and Vista operating system for a while now and finally been released for the Mac (as promised). This little gadget would be an ideal Christmas present for the Mac geeks amongst us. For those of you who dont know what the Livescribe Pulse Smartpen read on.

The Livescribe Pulse Smartpen is a pen that enables the end user to capture handwriting and audio recording. It comprises of a removable ink cartridge, a microphone to record audio, a speaker for playback, a small OLED display, and an internal computer chip that captures handwritten notes and drawings.

Specifications

Processor: Samsung ARM 9 (32-bit, 150 MHz)

Screen: 96×18 OLED Display

Camera: High speed infrared camera (over 70 images/sec)

Storage: 1GB NAND (over 100 hours recording time)
2GB NAND (over 200 hours recording time)*

Battery: 300 mAH rechargeable lithium (non-removable)

Audio Record: Dual (embedded) smartpen
Microphones – mono recording
3-D Recording Headset – binaural or stereo recording

Audio Playback: Embedded speaker
Audio jack (2.5mm) for 3-D Recording Headset

Computer Connectivity: USB mobile charging cradle

Size & Weight: Length: 155mm (6.1 in.)
Width: 14mm or 0.55 in. (bottom) to 16mm or 0.63 in. (top)
Weight: 36 Grams (1.3 oz.)

Available: Livescribe.com
Price: Estimated 1GB $149 or 2GB $199

iPhone Japanese Touch Pen Stylus

         

How does the iPhone allow your finger to select items on the screen but not something else? Well the iPhone uses technology called capacitive touch, which basically means its able to differentiate between fingers and other objects based on the flow of electrons through the skin.

This handy little iPhone gadget replicates your fingers touch allowing you to precisely control and select anything on your iPhone. Who will it be useful? Well those women or even men in some instances who have long nails and struggle to select menu options on the iPhone screen will love it.

Features

- Specially designed stylus works with iPhone and iPod Touch
- Enables precision selection of on-screen items
- Imported from Japan
- All metal construction
- Angled spring loaded tip designed for easier on-screen dragging
- Built-in SIM eject tool
- Choose from Silver or Black finish
- 10.2 cm in length

Available in Black Or Silver and priced at $14.99 the iPhone Japanese Touch Pen Stylus will be available from Thinkgeek in coming weeks (currently out of stock).