orangeblob

Check this out.
I’ve just got one and have never looked back since. If the link does not work search e-bay for: smartpad.








http://search.ebay.co.uk/smartpad_W0...fsopZ1QQfsooZ1

Germwise

Looks pretty interesting. Seems it could be very helpful if you were in a business setting. It seems more professional for meetings and such.

I am not so sure about it though!

How does it actually work? How long will it last? How does it save your notes? are they .jpeg or are they notepad files? can these be incorporated into Word? I would definetely buy this if I could use it within word to more easily draw diagrams while I typed the rest of my notes.

Maybe someone write a review with detailed pics? call me crazy but I want a zoomed in picture of the whole thing especially behind the paper and whatever that box is under the stylus. Do you have to put batteries in the pen? how many batteries in the pad?

Germwise

Features

Use with Compaq iPAQ™ or HP Jornada™ series Pocket PCs
View notes on your handheld instantly, in color** or B&W
Edit, highlight, cut & paste, and beam your notes
Connect notes to events, people or dates
ActiveSync® everything to your PC
Email from your PC or handheld
Use ordinary paper pad
Minimum System Requirements

Compaq iPAQ™ or HP Jornada™ series Pocket PCs*
Windows® CE-Pocket PC version 3.0 or Pocket PC 2002
1.0 MB minimum available free memory on Pocket PC
Microsoft® ActiveSync 3.1 or higher
IBM compatible Pentium or equivalent running Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000 or XP
32 MB system memory or greater
CD-ROM drive
Package Contents

SmartPad Portfolio
SmartPad pen with 1 AAAA battery
Five ink refills
InkNote Manager software for Pocket PC on CD-ROM
5" x 8" ruled paper pad
2 AAA batteries
Quick Start Guide
Dimensions and Weight

7.5" H x 10.5" W x 1.5" D
190.5mm H x 266.7mm W x 38.1mm D
1.5 lbs., 0.68 kgs.


answered my own question.

I would try it if I weren't broke/not going to school .


--Germwise

orangeblob

Originally Posted by Germwise

Features Use with Compaq iPAQ™ or HP Jornada™ series Pocket PCs View notes on your handheld instantly, in color** or B&W Edit, highlight, cut & paste, and beam your notes Connect notes to events, people or dates ActiveSync® everything to your PC Email from your PC or handheld Use ordinary paper pad Minimum System Requirements Compaq iPAQ™ or HP Jornada™ series Pocket PCs* Windows® CE-Pocket PC version 3.0 or Pocket PC 2002 1.0 MB minimum available free memory on Pocket PC Microsoft® ActiveSync 3.1 or higher IBM compatible Pentium or equivalent running Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000 or XP 32 MB system memory or greater CD-ROM drive Package Contents SmartPad Portfolio SmartPad pen with 1 AAAA battery Five ink refills InkNote Manager software for Pocket PC on CD-ROM 5" x 8" ruled paper pad 2 AAA batteries Quick Start Guide Dimensions and Weight 7.5" H x 10.5" W x 1.5" D 190.5mm H x 266.7mm W x 38.1mm D 1.5 lbs., 0.68 kgs. answered my own question. I would try it if I weren't broke/not going to school . --Germwise

Hi

Well it uses two AAA batts which fit into the tablet and an AAAA for the special pen.

Now I’ve used it for a week now and occasionally the software has prompted me warning that the batteries are low.

Of cause I did the sensible thing and ignored it. It is still working. I have bought long lasting 900 mAh rechargeable batteries.


As the Pocket PC sits safely in the folder, I use good practice and just switch it of when not note taking. This stops the infrared beam from running the batteries down of both the PPC and Tablet.

When I switch on it just puts the not screen up as before.

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It seams that AAAA batteries are as rear as golden donkey poo. And so far no one could tell me about rechargeable AAAA Batteries until I found this little supplier. www.strikealite.co.uk

Now my woes are all gone and I am up and running infinitely.

If anyone knows of how to integrate notes into word let me know.

I save the in note format to my SD card so I can edit them later if I want to.

I m sorry if I sound like a sales bloke, just really happy at my discovery.

R0ninBlade

yea um this has been out for at least 3 years

orangeblob

Originally Posted by R0ninBlade

yea um this has been out for at least 3 years

As I understand it, recent improvements have helped using with pocket PC also particularly Dell.

I’m made up and scribbling away to my hearts content.

As they say better late than never.

WATERBOY

I've had mine for a while. Apart from a panic when i first got it and found it did not work with my x5, Ive been very happy.
There is a software fix (BUT you need to get a US software number from seiko (a phone call!)).
Good gadget!

orangeblob

Do you find the pen nib ink to be a bit thick?

I am gonna get some finer one's