Comments on: IOGEAR Digital Scribe

By: DigiMemo A402 Digital NotePad Review

DigiMemo A402 Digital NotePad Review — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:39:36 +0000

[...] reviewed devices similar to this before, like the IOGear Digital Scribe, but these needed to be connected to a computer at all times. The DigiMemo A402 is a standalone [...]

By: Dean

Dean — Tue, 20 May 2008 08:16:53 +0000

Thanks for the detailed write up Tom. Much appreciated.

By: Tom Sisk

Tom Sisk — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:10:44 +0000

Just to update things, I just picked up the IOGEAR Wireless Digital Scribe (GPEN200) and find it to be an excellent value. (about $100 from the Dell online store)
There are a couple of versions of the device available, some which must be connected to the computer but the wireless model gives the ability to work in either mode.
When connected to a computer, the software shows a page on screen and any motion of the pen on paper is shown directly on the screen. There is also an easily entered “mouse mode” where the pen behaves as a standard mouse.
In standalone operation, the receiver unit sits at the top of the sheet of paper and records all pen movement. Up to 50 pages (8.5 x 11 or A4)of material can be stored, page by page.
When reconnected thru the computer’s USB port, the saved pages can be uploaded for storage or manipulation.
The software comes on two cd’s. The first contains the basic software to manage the pages, edit pages, convert them to JPEG’s, etc. The second contains character recognition software which can convert the handwritten notes to Word or similar formats. I haven’t had the need to use this at this point.
The pen itself requires two watch-type batteries (included) and the pen shuts off after several idle minutes.
The base unit has a rechargable battery which gets its juice when plugged into the computer via the included USB cable.
Comes nicely packaged, good online help and includes a stylus to replace the (standard sized) ink refill when using the mouse function for long periods. Have installed it successfully on XP and Vista….XP version gives a couple of additional features.

By: Dean

Dean — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 14:01:40 +0000

As I mentioned in my earlier comment, this was not an item I reviewed. I was merely reporting what was published on numerous other web sites.

There are several retailers incorrectly stating that the pen has an internal memory. You are indeed correct that the device needs to be connected to the computer at all times, something that lowers the appeal of this device a lot in my opinion.

Thanks for clarifying the situation. Let’s hope IOGear can release a truly portable version of this device in the future.

There were plans to release a wireless version called the GPEN200N, which DOES have an internal memory for later uploading to your computer. Not sure if that ever became available though.

By: D Hinton

D Hinton — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 10:46:59 +0000

Your comments regarding the pen having an internal memory are INCORRECT. I have contacted Iogear who inform me that the pen must be connected to the computer at ALL times for it to function.

By: Most Popular Reviews of 2007

Most Popular Reviews of 2007 — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:20:44 +0000

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By: Dean

Dean — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:36:27 +0000

This was just an overview article rather than a full review of the product.

I would like the opportunity to fully review one of these products at some point, but your best bet is to contact IOGEAR directly.

Sorry I cannot help with instructions for you.

By: D Hinton

D Hinton — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:01:41 +0000

“The only digital pen that has internal memory and uses ordinary ink and paper- you can compose and edit notes – later upload them to your computer and save them in digital form ”
This is the claim in your review. There are no instructions on how to do this. Can you assist with instructions?

By: IOGEAR Digital Scribe Update

IOGEAR Digital Scribe Update — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 19:37:10 +0000

[...] month I was reporting on the IOGEAR Digital Scribe. It looks like it may soon be available for sale? The product description page no longer shows the [...]

By: John H

John H — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 17:19:30 +0000

The key feature unmentioned is the ability to do handwriting recognition. If it can’t do that, all it’s doing is saving on notepads…