02-09-2004, 05:13 AM
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Executive Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
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BargainPDA Reviews Bluetooth Pen from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group
"We met with the Bluetooth SIG at the CES this year, where they inadvertently revealed to us a new product. Their unmistakable logo was printed on the bright blue face of the first Bluetooth pen we have ever seen. I have a feeling the SIG wanted to keep things quiet though. It�s typical for them to allow the product manufacturer to make new product announcements, rather than stealing the thunder themselves. The cup of Bluetooth pens quickly caught my eye; inconspicuously positioned on the table next to Bluetooth cameras, printer adaptors, cell phones, headsets and the like.
I absent mindedly picked one up to ask about its features, but the meeting went in another direction, so I held on to it for later. Unfortunately, not until I found my Bluetooth pen in my notebook backpack did I even remember I had it. I quickly began testing the unit for this report."
Sheesh, yet another Bluetooth device that can't pair properly. :roll:
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02-09-2004, 05:22 AM
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Thinker
Join Date: Aug 2006
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The review was very thorough. I wish all product reviews were that good.
However, there are a few points I would have liked to see addressed. Is this device English-only, or are other European languages supported? And what fonts and font sizes are supported? Can the user write text only, or can it draw graphics as well? If so, at what resolution?
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02-09-2004, 05:25 AM
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Executive Editor
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I'm curious about the bandwidth as well - can it keep up that high-resolution ink output for very long?
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02-09-2004, 05:33 AM
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5000+ Posts? I Should OWN This Site!
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Finally! A way to merge PDA and paper planners!
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02-09-2004, 05:38 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 125
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the ink is easily replaceable?
how long the ink lasts after a full recharge?
and don�t get me started on range, maybe they should have made it wifi instead of bluetooth!
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02-09-2004, 05:58 AM
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Sage
Join Date: Mar 2004
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:grumble:
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02-09-2004, 06:19 AM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 541
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Wow, I feel stupid. I thought it was some digital ink thing, I just about had a post typed up when I realized it was just a normal pen.
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02-09-2004, 06:26 AM
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Theorist
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Originally Posted by rocky_raher
However, there are a few points I would have liked to see addressed. Is this device English-only, or are other European languages supported? And what fonts and font sizes are supported? Can the user write text only, or can it draw graphics as well? If so, at what resolution?
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I believe release candidate 1.0 supports all known fonts due to the fact that it intuitively senses the user's language of choice and adjusts the display accordingly. Many European users report that their version of the device is able to display language in their native tongue and English but the manufactuer reported that the English market seemed to believe that one language version was all that was needed.
RC 1.0 also does some limited graphic display, in my case the device seems limited to stick figures and primitive 2D, 4th grade level graphics. Upcomming releases should include an ocular interface with one red and one blue screen that will enable true 3D display. Reports are that Release Candidate 2.0 will include a method of animation of images by rapidly flipping through the display pages. *keeping fingers crossed*
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02-09-2004, 06:33 AM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 589
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Was this pen released with prior knowledge to the State Department's recent ban of the fixed-width font Courier New? Is there some leak in the State Department that is being exploited by the Bluetooth SIG?
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02-09-2004, 06:37 AM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 56
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I was searching for BlueTooth devices to pair with my ipaq 1940 and found this pen. I am impressed with the review and convinced that this is the only BlueTooth enabled device I will ever need. The only concern though is, this pen (along with a few sheets of paper) would replace my ipaq 
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