Livescribe Pulse Smartpen Now Ready For Mac

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OAKLAND, Calif.— January 6, 2009 — Livescribe Inc. today announced its native Livescribe Desktop software for Mac, version 1.0, for its Pulse™ smartpen at the Macworld Conference. Livescribe’s Pulse smartpen captures handwriting and simultaneously records audio and synchronizes it to the writing, so users never miss a word they hear, write or speak. Users can simply tap on their notes to replay what was recorded from the exact moment they were writing. With the Livescribe Desktop software, notes and audio recordings can then be transferred to a Mac, where they can be digitally stored, searched, or shared. A short demo of the Livescribe Desktop software is available at. The Livescribe Desktop software for Mac will be available as a free download at on February 17.

Livescribe has announced the public beta release of Livescribe Desktop for Mac, software that accompanies its Pulse “smartpen” device. Version 1.0 of the software is anticipated for a release. With the launch of the new Echo Smartpen range a few months ago I upgraded my 4GB Pulse Smartpen to an Echo. For Livescribe Pencasts – It’s available Now.

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“Since our launch earlier this year, the number one consumer request was for the Pulse smartpen to be Mac compatible,” said Jim Marggraff, Livescribe founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We designed the software from the ground-up using Mac OS X developer tools to ensure the application meets the high-standards that Mac consumers expect.” “Mac OS X includes Xcode, Apple’s premiere development environment for the Mac, which enables developers to quickly and easily create powerful applications,” said Ron Okamoto, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. “We’re delighted that Livescribe has used Xcode to create Mac-only features for its smartpen.” New Features Available Only for Mac Consumers Pulse smartpen customers using the Mac software will have access to several Mac-only key features, including:. Export and share your notes as PDF files locally from Livescribe Desktop. Export audio files (in AAC format) separately from notes so you can play them back in iTunes. Change the on-screen ink color of your digital notes. After announcing the public beta Livescribe Desktop for the Mac in November, more than 10,000 consumers — including college students and professionals from numerous industries downloaded the software.

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Feedback received from beta participants directly improved the software design, including menu organization, features, and sharing capabilities. Beta Software Development Kit Now Available for Mac Developers Livescribe has an active developer community with more than 2,600 registered developers worldwide creating applications for the Pulse smartpen. Livescribe recently released version 0.9 of the SDK, which now supports application development on both Mac and Windows platforms. Hundreds of applications are underway, ranging from games to productivity tools to foreign language translators and interactive books. More details about future applications and the Livescribe Store will be made in 2009. Developers can download the SDK at.

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Availability and Pricing The Pulse smartpen is available in two models. Priced at $149, the 1GB model provides storage for over 100 hours of recorded audio. At $199, the 2GB model doubles the storage capacity and provides more flexibility for adding future applications. Accessories for the Pulse smartpen including leather cases and two-packs of journals in black and red are also available. Pulse is available in the electronics section at Target stores nationwide, Costco wholesale stores nationwide, as well as at Amazon.com, Livescribe.com and over 100 major campus bookstores. The Pulse smartpen is also available in Office Works throughout Australia. Livescribe’s exclusive distributor for the Asean-Oceana region, BIG’ant, plans to launch in additional Asian markets in 2009.

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For more information about Livescribe, visit. About Livescribe Located in Oakland, Calif., Livescribe has developed a new low-cost mobile computing platform that enhances productivity, learning, communication and self expression for anyone that uses pen and paper. The Pulse smartpen revolutionizes the act of writing by recording and linking audio to handwriting, so users never miss a word. Livescribe was founded by Jim Marggraff, the inventor of paper-based computing. For more information, visit Livescribe at. About Anoto Group AB Anoto Group is the world leader in Digital Pen and Paper technology and inventor of the first commercialized Digital Pen and Paper system allowing quick and reliable transmission of handwritten text from paper to digital media.

Anoto works with a global network of partners focusing on user-friendly forms solutions for efficient capture, transmission and storing of data for a variety of business segments including healthcare, banking and finance, transportation and logistics, government and education. The Anoto Group has around 100 employees, offices in Lund (head office), Boston and Tokyo. Major shareholders are Norden Technology A/S, Robur and SEB. The Anoto share is traded on the Mid Cap of the OMX Nordic Exchanges in Stockholm under the ticker ANOT. For more information:.

Press Contact: Jody Farrar A&R Edelmen for Livescribe 650.762.2925.

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