5 Hi-Tech Writing Devices

A human’s mind and imagination is full of interesting things. That is why there are many people who engage in writing to make their thoughts come alive. The good thing is that the technology today seems to support writers. Here are 5 hi-tech writing devices.

Echo Smartpen
Digital pens are one of the best gadgets that a writer must have. There are various digital pens out in the market today and one of the leading models is the Echo Smartpen. The Echo Smartpen by Livescribe has been released mid-year of 2010. Although this brand is not too popular in other sides of the world, those who have this pen really say good feedback about it.

The Echo Smartpen remembers everything you wrote and even your doodles on the Livescribe notebook. After you have finished writing, you can upload this on the computer. The Echo Smartpen also has built-in speaker and microphone, replaceable ink tip, OLED Display, USB connector and a 4GB or 8GB storage that holds up to 400 to 800 hours of audio.

AlphaSmart
AlphaSmart is probably one of the most popular word-processing devices around. The most recent model of AlphaSmart is the AlphaSmart Neo which has been introduced during 2004. Even though a lot of years have already passed since it has been first introduced, this writing device is still appreciated by many people, particularly writers. This device looks like a “calculator” for writers. The LCD displays different type of fonts and it supports simple graphics as well. Another feature of this device is that it can save over 200 pages of text so it is ideal for writers.

Lenovo ThinkPad X220
When it comes to tablets, iPad seems to be the top-selling in the market. But for writers, there are better tablet choices such as Lenovo ThinkPad X220. This device is like a tablet PC and notebook PC combined. But what makes this device better than others is that it has a very nice set of concave-shaped keys that feels very comfortable to a writer’s fingertips. Some professional reviews show that Lenovo ThinkPad X220 allows a writer to type more words per minute than other gadgets out there.

Asus Eee Pad Memo
The Aus Eee Pad Memo is one of the latest innovations that Asus introduced to the market. This device is actually a great gadget, not just for writers, but to almost anyone. This device is a 7-inch tablet that is equipped with the Android 3.0 processor. This tablet PC allows the user to jot down notes and create sketch and drawing. The Asus Eee Pad Memo is a great device for writers because it enables the user to write and save his work 24/7.

iPad
Although iPad is not specifically created for writers, you can still turn this gadget into your writing partner. The advantage of iPad is that it has many simple applications that can really assist a writer. So when you are out and collecting your thoughts, you can use an iPad to jot down what is running on your mind. Then, you can just attach the iPad to the keyboard dock and you can start writing and publishing your work online.