Linux-Based Smartpen Heads For Kickstarter

Posted by timothy on Tuesday July 9, 2013 @03:08AM from the veil-spass-beim-kuli dept.

DeviceGuru writes with a snippet from LinuxGizmos: "A Linux-based digital pen from German startup Lernstift will go live on Kickstarter on July 10 for about 115 Euros, or $148. The Lernstift pen incorporates an ARM Cortex processor, a WiFi module, and a motion sensor, and is designed to correct penmanship, spelling, and grammar errors as you write. A set of 3D motion sensors, including a gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetometer help the smartpen's embedded Linux computer calculate the pen's 3D movements and generate 2D vectors. Kickstarter supporters pledging 99 Pounds (about 115 Euros, or $148 U.S.) will receive the first shipment of pens later this year, and standard pricing is expected to start at 130-150 Euros when production devices ship in early 2014."

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Re:Or... by somersault · 2013-07-09 03:27 · Score: 3, Funny

Sometimes it's not about lasting longer. At least, that's what she said.

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which is totally what she said
Re:No italic-nib fountain pen option? by Anonymous Coward · 2013-07-09 03:36 · Score: 2, Funny

Maybe you should RTFA? "The device supports exchangeable pencil, ballpoint, or fountain pens, and is available in multiple colors."
Hurf durf, just had to get that first post didn't you?