Pulse Pen & Echo Pen by Livescribe

Write, record, playback.  Files can be uploaded to Livescribe Desktop for viewing, sharing and saving.  Requires dot enable paper, available in several sizes.  Can also print paper from website using an inkjet printer (see website for special settings).

Echo Pen can be used while it is being charged.  Echo pen also has standard earphone jack vs. pulse pen which has a larger jack.

Videos, tutorials, blogs, pencasts etc:

http://www.livescribe.com/en-us/

Uses of Livescribe Pen

Any Book Reader by Franklin

Battery operated, play back messages that have been pre-recorded.  Uses special dot enabled stickers.  Stickers can be reused.  Recordings are saved in the pen and cannot be shared on computer.  Recordings stay with pen until deleted.

Available in 15 hour or 60 hour capacity

http://www.franklin.com/estore/anybook-reader/

Pen Friend by RNIB

Battery operated, play back messages that have been pre-recoded on stickers.  Comes with 2 different size stickers.  Designed for individuals with visual impairments.  Messages can be stored on computer.  Can also put mp3 files on the Pen Friend.

http://www.independentliving.com/prodinfo.asp?number=756610

Canson PaperShow

Interactive Paper for digital flip charts.  Can print power point or pdf files on special paper for participants to interact during presentation.

http://www.papershow.com/us/

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