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5 New Reasons to Get a Pulse Smartpen for the Holidays

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

1. (Finally) Mac compatible.
The Pulse smartpen is now compatible with all Intel-based Mac computers with Leopard OS 10.5. All current and new users can download the public beta software for free here.

2. New handwriting-to-text software.
Livescribe partner Vision Objects is now offering “MyScript for Livescribe” text transcription software for Windows users. Now you can convert legible handwriting into text with a click of a button.

MyScript for Livescribe transcription software can be downloaded as a free 30-day trial or purchased for $29.95 from Vision Objects Online Store. To use the software, Pulse owners must upgrade to the new Livescribe Desktop for Windows (version 1.4) software.

3. Print your own dot paper for free.
With Livescribe Desktop for Windows, you can now print your own dot paper for free. Users can print notepads directly from most color laser printers that are Adobe Post Script compatible and print at 600dpi or higher. For more details, check out our Dot Paper page. Livescribe also provides lined and unlined journals and college-ruled notebooks at prices comparable to typical notebooks.

4. Full support for Windows and Vista.
Version 1.4 of the Livescribe Desktop includes full support for Windows XP 32 bit, and Vista 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. Download the new Livescribe Desktop for Windows (version 1.4) software here.

5. Get free shipping.
From now until December 31st, Livescribe is offering free shipping for orders through the Livescribe Online Store. The Pulse smartpen is also available in the electronics section at Target stores nationwide, Costco wholesale stores nationwide, Amazon.com, and over 100 major campus bookstores.

Happy Holidays!

New Videos: The Pulse Smartpen in Impossible Situations

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Have you ever been in that situation when you’re completely overloaded with information? We just uploaded two new videos of situations that you might have encountered before, whether you’re a college student or in the corporate world. Be sure to check them out, pass along to others, and enjoy!

Click below to watch:

Students in Class Impossible

Boss in Meeting Impossible

Join the Livescribe Affiliate Program

Friday, November 7th, 2008

We just kicked-off our Livescribe Affiliate Program, and are excited to offer publishers a 4% commission on all sales at www.livescribe.com. You’ll have access to banners and text links that you can add to your site. Anyone who clicks on your link and then purchases a Pulse smartpen or any Livescribe product means a 4% commission for you.

There is no charge to join the Livescribe Affiliate program and we handle the order, shipment, and billing.   To learn more or apply for the program, click here.

New Ways to Get Your Pulse Smartpen Outside the United States

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

We’re happy to announce a few new ways for those of you living abroad to get your very own Pulse smartpen.

• In the Canadian market, the Pulse smartpen is currently available online through www.smartpencentral.com.

• In Australia, the Pulse smartpen is now available exclusively through the Office Works retail chain, with 120 stores across the country. Consumers in Australia can also purchase smartpen, dot paper and accessories online through www.officeworks.com.au/livescribe.

• To accommodate other international requests, Amazon US is currently shipping overseas to the following countries: Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirate. Please visit www.amazon.com to complete your order.

More international markets will be announced in 2009!

Thanks,
The Livescribe Team

Users Share Their Experiences With The Livescribe Pulse Smartpen

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

We wanted to hear what real folks had to say about their Pulse smartpens, so we decided to ask. About 20 customers in Boston and San Francisco volunteered to talk to us and tell us how they use their smartpens. Check out what they said in this video!

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Pulse Smartpen Goes To Hollywood

Monday, August 11th, 2008

Over the summer, the Pulse smartpen headed south to Hollywood for demonstrations to folks in the entertainment industry.

In June, attendees of the MTV Movie Awards checked out the Pulse in the gift lounge atop a hotel.

A week later, more celebs checked out the Pulse smartpen backstage at the 2008 TV Land Awards. Samuel Jackson, Kathy Griffin, Judah Friedlander, William Shatner and others took in smartpen demos at the event.

Jason Priestley and ER’s Christine Elise

Jason Priestley and ER’s Christine Elise check out the Pulse smartpen at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards.

Debbie Gibson

Debbie Gibson holds a Pulse smartpen at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards.

Jason Priestley and ER’s Christine Elise

Leslie David Baker sees how the Pulse smartpen would work wonders around The Office at the 2008 TV Land Awards.

Debbie Gibson

Former Project Runway contestant Nick Verrios with the Pulse smartpen at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards.

Samuel Jackson

Samuel Jackson checks to see if there are any snakes on the smartpen at the 2008 TV Land Awards.

Jann Carl

Entertainment Tonight’s Jann Carl models the Pulse smartpen at the 2008 TV Land Awards.

Pulse Smartpen Featured in Target’s Weekly Ad

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

The Pulse smartpen is featured in Target’s Weekly Ad today, so pick up a newspaper near you and take a look! You can also view it online here.

In addition, check out the Wall Street Journal’s video review of the Pulse smartpen. Produced by tech reporter, Andy Jordan, the video is called “Hands on Gizmos: Digitally Inked.” Click to watch the video.

Pulse Smartpen Makes Nationwide Retail Debut

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

Today we announced our national retail rollout for the Pulse smartpen, with availability at Target, Target.com, Amazon.com, and major college and university bookstores supported by The Douglas Stewart Company. Our partnerships will greatly expand the availability of Pulse smartpens to customers across the country.

At Target stores, you’ll be able to see the Pulse smartpen first hand and learn more about its capabilities through an interactive video demonstration. The Pulse smartpen, dot paper, and accessories will be available in the Electronics department at Target stores nationwide and through Target.com beginning July 13.

Starting July 1, the Pulse smartpen, dot paper, and accessories will also be available for purchase through the nation’s largest online retailer, Amazon.com.

When college students head back to campus this fall, they will find the Pulse smartpen and accessories in select university bookstores and computer stores through The Douglas Stewart Company.

The Pulse smartpen, dot paper and accessories are also available for purchase at www.livescribe.com/store.

Get a Smart Gift for Dads and Grads

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

With Father’s Day around the corner, and graduations all around, we at Livescribe can’t think of a smarter summer gift to mark the occasion for all the gadget lovers and grads in your life.

The Pulse smartpen is now shipping, and the product reviews are rolling in. Take a look at what the press is saying:

PC Magazine writes “…the Pulse Smartpen could become an essential investment for any student, businessperson, or journalist.”

USA Today agrees, saying “Pulse transforms an ordinary ballpoint into a digital quill, promising to change the way you cram for an exam, review an architect’s blueprints or capture any notes.”

The Associated Press proclaims “Finally, a useful digital pen.”

Current shipment time for the Pulse smartpen is 3-4 weeks, so order yours today!

*Note to Mac Users: Pulse is currently Windows XP or Vista compatible only. We are actively developing a native Mac solution. Please note that our product is not currently compatible with Parallels or VMWare.

Pulse Smartpen Makes a Splash at 2008 JavaOne Conference

Monday, May 12th, 2008

Last week, we were honored to receive a coveted Duke’s Choice Award in the mobile device category for the Pulse smartpen at the 2008 JavaOne Conference. Selected by Sun Fellow James Gosling and a panel of Sun technology experts, the Duke’s Choice Awards recognize the year’s most influential JavaTM technology-based companies around the world.

In addition, we hosted a developer competition at JavaOne, giving developers a sneak peek at our Java API and pre-release versions of early development tools, which we plan on making publicly available in the second half of 2008. The competition allowed developers to create innovative and compelling Java software-based applications for the Pulse smartpen in several categories, including innovation, utility, fun, and education.

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CEO Jim Marggraff participated in James Gosling’s keynote speech last Friday to demonstrate the Pulse smartpen and announce the winners of our developer competition. The winners for each category were as follows:

• Innovation - Letter Guess by Wei Xu
• Utility - JSR Jumble by Kathy Fong
• Fun - Tic Tac Toe by Wei Xu
• Education - Wumpus by Corey Minter

We were very excited about our participation in the JavaOne conference and allowing Java developers to create new, forward thinking applications for the Pulse smartpen.

For all interested developers, our Developer Program will include suite of tools and services for users, casual developers and professional developers to create, publish, share and sell their applications. In addition to developer tools, we will also provide technical documentation, starter guides, sample code, community forums and technical support. You can learn more about our Developer Program here.


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