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Author: Picciotto, Sol    Posted: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 20:15:53 -0000
I found the discussion of the C-pen interesting, and am considering getting one - could those who have one say a bit more about how it can be used? Can you scan straight into Endnote, or does it have to go through a wordpad? Is the scanning accurate? Does the writing feature also enable you to add your own notes? Can it substitute for a PDA? cheers sol ********************************* Sol Picciotto Lancaster University Law School Lonsdale College Lancaster LA1 4YN direct line (44) (0)1524-592464 fax (44) (0)1524-525212 /> *********************************

Re: C-pen
Author: J Virginia Benjamin    Posted: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 16:17:49 EST
Hello, There are some informative user reviews of C-Pen on Amazon.com (search C-Pen in Electronics section) which is one of only a handful of "webstores" in USA which offer C-Pen for sale, $199.99. The reviews are quite detailed and mention pluses and a few lacks... I certainly appreciate the Endnote listserv bringing C-Pen to my attention; I've had faculty and graduate students asking for such a tool so it's grand to hear what's available. I'm canvassing some of the techies on campus, trying to find someone who owns one...I'd like to ask them to drop by the library for a general demo and also in conjunction with Endnote (bribing them with brownies of course <grin>). Our bookstore doesn't stock it but I've asked them to inquire about any possible academic discounts.. virginia benjamin faculty liaison for electronic library services university of georgia libraries athens, ga. 30602 /> From: "Picciotto, Sol" /> To: /> Subject: C-pen Date sent: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 20:15:53 -0000 Send reply to: /> > I found the discussion of the C-pen interesting, and am considering getting > one > - could those who have one say a bit more about how it can be used? Can you > scan straight into Endnote, or does it have to go through a wordpad? Is the > scanning accurate? Does the writing feature also enable you to add your own > notes? Can it substitute for a PDA? > cheers > sol > > ********************************* > > Sol Picciotto > Lancaster University Law School > Lonsdale College > Lancaster LA1 4YN > direct line (44) (0)1524-592464 > fax (44) (0)1524-525212 > /> > > ********************************* >

Re: C-pen
Author: Ingvar Ericson    Posted: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 12:12:16 +0100
>I found the discussion of the C-pen interesting, and am considering getting >one >- could those who have one say a bit more about how it can be used? Can you >scan straight into Endnote, or does it have to go through a wordpad? Is the >scanning accurate? Does the writing feature also enable you to add your own >notes? Can it substitute for a PDA? >cheers >sol Hello, I'm glad to see the positive response from EndNote users to my suggestion to use the C-pen to "take notes". Our company distributes ISI ResearchSoft products in Scandinavia, the Baltic states, Poland and Russia and we thought the C-pen might be a good "add-on" for EndNote users. To this effect we demonstrated it at our EndNote/RefMan/ProCite booth at the recent MedExpo 2001 (annual conference for medical practitioners in Sweden) and we got some good feedback from people already using it as well as for people who saw it for the first time. So far our experiences are limited, but here are a few observations of our own plus a few we got from MedExpo 2001: 1. When you scan text, scan from right to left rather that from left to right (that's right, C-pen can read backwards and still present the text correctly). You see much better what you scan since you don't hide the text with your hand (if you'ree right handed that is - if not it's the other way around). 2. Give the pen a little white space at the start and the beginning of the line so you don't lose text. 3. Reading (OCR) accuracy is very good indeed on printed text. Faxes and Xerox copies may be a bit more difficult. 4. The "writing" feature gets to be a bit slow and cumbersome for my taste. So, I see it more as a "cool feature" than really useful. Edit your scanned text on your computer, not on the pen (even if it can be done) it's so much more effective. 5. Yes, you can scan directly into any software that can recieve keyboard input. 6. The lack of a cable connection (USB) to the Mac is a sad drawback which we hope C Technologies will fix "pronto". IR connection is already in place. Feedback and suggestions welcome! Best regards Ingvar Ericson -- ***************************** ProgramPaketet AB Box 152 382 22 Nybro tel 0481 - 511 23 fax 0481 - 511 21 /> http://www.programpaketet.se

C-Pen discussion
Author: CCogg581    Posted: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 09:52:16 EST
Admittedly, I don't read all end-note postings. I'm glad I read the discussion about the C-Pen. I wanted to let readers contemplating purchase of the pen know that it is available at "Staples" (a large chain of stores selling office supplies) for $162. I only post this because it is significantly less than prices quoted previously. Haven't used it yet but look forward to it. Happy New Year to all. Candace Coggins, NYC

Re: C-Pen Prices
Author: Wood    Posted: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 13:58:41 -0500
Today researched and ordered lowest price found on-line for C-Pen 800 from Page Computer.com (178.53 plus 6.75 shipping). Today Staples carries the C-Pen 800 for 199.99, and the C-Pen 600 for 149.99 according to their on-line quote for a store near me in New Hampshire. The C-Pen 600 sells for less than the C-Pen 800. The two may be confused for one another when ordering. Hope this helps. Gordon Wood

Re: C-Pen discussion
Author: RHD101    Posted: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 14:03:38 EST
Im betting the higher quoted price was for the 800C model. Remember, there are currently 5 models of the Cpen, all with different features and prices. I paid about $170 for the 600C at staples. I also think it can be bought cheaper than that. John In a message dated 1/10/02 11:38:52 AM, writes: >Admittedly, I don't read all end-note postings. I'm glad I read the >discussion about the C-Pen. I wanted to let readers contemplating >purchase of the pen know that it is available at "Staples" (a large >chain of stores selling office supplies) for $162. >I only post this because it is significantly less than prices quoted >previously. Haven't used it yet but look forward to it. >Happy New Year to all. >Candace Coggins, NYC >

RE: C-Pen Prices
Author: Fullerton, Barbara    Posted: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 13:33:48 -0600
I have the C-Pen 600 and sometimes the wireless beam does not work. I would recommend getting the C-Pen 800 that has the USB Port. Barbara Fullerton Electronic Resources Librarian Pioneer Hi-Bred International 7300 NW 62nd Ave. PO Box 1004 Johnston, IA 50131 telephone: 515-270-4345 fax: 515-253-2184 email: /> -----Original Message----- From: Wood /> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 12:59 PM To: /> Subject: Re: C-Pen Prices Today researched and ordered lowest price found on-line for C-Pen 800 from Page Computer.com (178.53 plus 6.75 shipping). Today Staples carries the C-Pen 800 for 199.99, and the C-Pen 600 for 149.99 according to their on-line quote for a store near me in New Hampshire. The C-Pen 600 sells for less than the C-Pen 800. The two may be confused for one another when ordering. Hope this helps. Gordon Wood

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