January 22, 2008 4:49 AM PST

Digital pen doubles as a mouse

(Credit: Wow-Pen)

With all the digital pens that are coming to market these days, one might ask whether the world needs yet another smart writing instrument. But unlike some of its competitors, Wow-Pen has a bit of experience on the subject.

Almost exactly a year ago, the Korean company came out with its "Traveler" version, which was really a mouse with an ergonomic design that could be handled like a pen. Now it's releasing its "Digi" model, which also reads and stores what you write through a wireless USB receiver. It can toggle back and forth from pen to mouse function "with the click of a button," according to I4U News.

Something like this isn't for everyone but, as far as multi-functional pens are concerned, it certainly has more practical uses than most.

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wowpen is 300 dpi
by celesims January 31, 2008 7:35 AM PST
I was really happy to see that my handwritten text was 300dpi with this pen. I love being able to write notes on my screen, and I didnt need a notebook- any piece of paper works, even post it notes! I can handwrite notes on my marketing materials, so that I can direct my employees attention to certain key items by a note to the side. It is a neat usable tool.
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wowpen is 300 dpi
by celesims January 31, 2008 7:35 AM PST
I was really happy to see that my handwritten text was 300dpi with this pen. I love being able to write notes on my screen, and I didnt need a notebook- any piece of paper works, even post it notes! I can handwrite notes on my marketing materials, so that I can direct my employees attention to certain key items by a note to the side. It is a neat usable tool.
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WOW what a great device.
by abaconga January 31, 2008 7:54 AM PST
I finally found one of these for sale at www.wowpen.us I use it for presentations and quotes for clients. It allows me to draw free hand on existing documents. This is a lifesaver for me. 300 DPI is excellent. www.wowpen.us
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WOW what a great device.
by abaconga January 31, 2008 7:54 AM PST
I finally found one of these for sale at www.wowpen.us I use it for presentations and quotes for clients. It allows me to draw free hand on existing documents. This is a lifesaver for me. 300 DPI is excellent. www.wowpen.us
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