No matter how hard I try, I just can’t seem to switch 100% to a computer-based PIM system.
I always end up writing on paper if for no other reason than ion convenience.. In many cases Send up walling information that I later have to enter into the computer. It might be billable time details, an upcoming appointment, or a list of net actions for a current development project. I’ve been thinking for some time about trying a digital open, but they are just too expensive for me to justify.
Well, eBay took care of that. I recently won an auction for a Logitech toe open for just over forty dollars, I’m actually using it to write this blag Past. I’ll let you know how well it does the handwriting recognition
at the end.
There are a few drawbacks to this particular pen, It looks like Logitech will stop supporting them soon since they’ve sold the division for this product line. The pen software doesn’t play well with Windows
Vista unless you have admin rights and UCC turned off. I have no idea what it would take to install on Windows 7.
But here’s the good news, I was able to install it on my Vista laptop with no problems, and after a bit of training, it has been doing a good job of recognizing my handwriting.
I have been using this pen to capture personal notes as well as tasks. The IO2 pen using tags that allows me to capture a task, appointment or email that is automatically entered into Outlook. This comes in especially handy when away from the computer. I’ve been writing this blog post while sitting at home in front of the TV.
It takes a little time to get used to writing entries using IO2 tags, but will definitely improve productivity. I don’t have to keep Outlook open all the time and can still easily capture notes from a phone call or a task that comes to mind.
My only concern at this time is being able to stock up on enough paper or find a supplier. I need to look at other digital pen suppliers to see if their paper products will work with the Logitech pen.
No matter how hard I try, I just can’t seem to switch 100% to a computer-based PIM system.
I always end up writing on paper if for no other reason than convenience. In many cases, am writing down information that I later have to enter into the computer. It might be billable time details, an upcoming appointment, or a list of next actions for a current development project. I’ve been thinking for some time about trying a digital pen, but they are just too expensive for me to justify. Read the rest of this entry »
