digital-pensThe mouse is of course very good as an input device but it has its limitations too. Its form factor does not have the best ergonomics to suit us. That is why we feel more comfortable with a standard pen while writing rather than using a mouse for writing on the screen. Everyone of us know that drawing with a mouse is nowhere near the feeling when we draw using an actual paintbrush. Digital Pens are in the market as they perfectly fit to the natural writing posture of our hand. Here are 5 digital pens with different technologies to suit your requirements.

1. Digital Multifunctional Wireless Device Z-PEN

This pen does not require any special paper or ink. Write and sketch freely on any paper or surface and download them to a PC or a laptop.

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  • Total freedom to write and draw anywhere, anytime!
  • Store hundreds of pages of information. Write, draw, sketch, and save for later download to PC!
  • Transfer notes and sketches to a computer. Download all pre-saved information quickly and easily for soft copy use!
  • Transform written notes to text. Watch as all notes are transformed into text using optical recognition software!
  • Use as a regular flash memory device. Store and enjoy hours of music, images, video files and more!

Price

$80

2. I-Pen Digital Pen Writer Ipen Optical USB Mouse Input Device

This is a simple USB optical mouse in the shape of a pen.
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  • Optical navigation & mouse-hover technology
  • Pen-on-paper feeling, natural handwriting by sensing contact pressure
  • Standard mouse driver and USB connection, just plug & play
  • No special pad required, free to use on almost any surface
  • Compact and light, perfect for laptop users

Price

$18

3. Livescribe 2GB Pulse Smartpen

The Livescribe Pulse Smartpen is a very much talked about gadget since its launch. You probably know what it can do.
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  • Record and link audio to what you write
  • Listen to your recordings by tapping on what you wrote
  • Search and share your notes and recordings from your computer

Price

$175

4. Logitech io Personal Digital Pen

Use this pen as a simple ball point pen on a digital paper and it will record your handwriting using its high sensitive digital camera and image processing unit.
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  • Ball-point pen that digitally captures everything you write or draw
  • USB cradle lets you download your notes in handwritten form to your PC
  • Files notes and drawings in Word 97 or later
  • Enters appointments and “to do” items into e-mail programs
  • Compatible with Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP

Price

$60

5. Bamboo Fun Tablet with Pen and Mouse

Using this pen you can draw by hand, create artworks, paintings or even write in your own handwriting. It includes the softwares to boost up your creative skills.
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  • Package contains pen tablet and pen, mouse, pen stand, package of 3 replacement pen nibs, USB cable, software DVD, and more
  • Great for digital drawing and painting, touching up photos, or writing in your own personal script
  • 512 levels of pressure sensitivity to more accurately mimic physical drawing
  • Compatible with all major software
  • Works with both Windows and Mac operating systems

Price

$90