Using specialized paper with microdots to track pen movement, the Pulse not only copies notes, but can do quick calculations, translate foreign words and record 3D audio.The Pulse is about six inches long, about a half inch in diameter, has a 96x18 OLED display, up to 2GB of memory (good for 150-200 hours recording time or 60,000 pages of notes), dual embedded mics, and a data/charging dock with a design similar to a magsafe charger.
The main feature of the Pulse is that it digitally transfers handwritten notes and links it to audio recorded at the same time. For example, if you were to begin recording audio while writing, you could go back later, tap anywhere on the page and bring up the audio that was recorded while writing in that specific part of the page.
The written notes are transferred to the computer via a USB dock and are imported into Livescribe's own software interface. From here notes can be organized and manipulated as you see fit. One feature is the ability to animate pen strokes, so that they sequentially appear on screen like you wrote them on paper. It also comes with handwriting recognition software so that you can search for keywords in your notes. The early software we saw had a few bugs, but it should be ironed out before the Pulse hits shelves. All of these notes can also be uploaded to your own personalized page on Livescribe's server (250MB free) where you can share with others, or just keep it as backup for yourself.
The Livescribe Pulse Smartpen is expected to ship in March (PC only, Mac support to follow soon) with the 1GB model selling for $149 and the 2GB model for $199. Both pens come with a 100-page dot notebook, 3D recording headset, ink and stylus refills, USB cradle, Livescribe Desktop app, and 250MB of online storage.
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