I have had this pen for two months: I have yet to do a video review, which would you prefer?
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I think the video review would be best because I had a very hard time with my written review of this pen. It really is intuitive in many ways and trying to describe how and why the pen works on the special paper or in other situations was hard for me. I, too, have concerns about legal issues when giving this as a gift. I'd love for my son to use it in school because he has trouble listening and taking notes quickly (special needs student) and the school doesn't allow adequate aid. I understand their limitations. This pen would really help but I do worry about his losing it. He has tried it out and it made a HUGE difference! However, it is costly and I worry about theft or loss. Also, I don't know how legal it is to record everything in school.
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Les, thanks much. Very helpful, although I'm still torn. Yes, it would be great to hear from people with hands on experience or to see a review by a pro. I'm going on a trip in November, so will buy something before then.
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You can make pens with great ease. I find the infinite variable speed to be fantastic for CA finishing.
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Thanks Phoenix1. I just recently purchased one, so when I get it set up I can do a real review, instead of asking questions in the wrong place. Thanks for the tip, I'll be using it!
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Well Ive bought the pen and there for me had been no play I suggest you send it back in with packaging and all and get another one that is Tacpen2 if there still is a play get something else.
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I finally took a video and yes, it takes nice video. I do not know an exact light reading but the videos indoors with little light are poor quality. It needs a well lit room or sunshine for a good video.
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I am torn between these exact same two camcorders also. Looking forward to your follow-up post!
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I picked up an ep121 at fry's in concord last week, I have a CINTIQ 21UX, and I'm employed as a character artist. The cintiq pen and intuos pens won't work on it as people have already said. The pressure sensitivity is not working in photoshop, i think there's a driver fix for this but i haven't bothered with it. Photoshop works best with a keyboard/keypad anyways. Alias sketchbook pro will be your friend. The brushes work great and the program is stroke based. 256 levels of pressure sensitivity, it depends on the artist. It's fine for me, I don't know that my arm has 256 levels of pressure. The line quality is good and it's responsive while drawing. Awesome device for drawing on the go, or sitting on the couch. Any serious work you'll probably want to use a standard computer, but no reason you shouldn't be able to do great things on the ep121. Battery life i get around 3-4.5 hours depending on use. I hope they start shipping these things out to you all soon, I'm loving mine! ps. This thing also runs zbrush pretty well. although it's pointless to try to use zbrush with a resolution os 1200x800, the menu's are too filling. But, it CAN handle a million polygons without much problem. I didn't try maya on it yet. If anyone's interested i can give it a shot.
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I've had mine for a few months - it works like my pen on my Wacom tablet - no clicking sounds. Contact Wacom directly
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Mine looks like a felt tip pen. Perfect for Check and Document Signatures, etc
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I also was wondering what the difference(s) are... I wanted to get one of these, but being a bit skeptical, I read some reviews and they only confirmed my skepticism... Does the 4GB remove some of the original flaws with the initial smartpen (recording problems, anatomical issues, computer compatibility, etc...)? or is it just more memory?
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Yes, at least the one I received worked as advertised. I haven't used it as much as I thought I would. My only complaint is this: sometimes I'm not sure it's in the mode I want the pen to be in. I think I pressed the button in the correct sequence and then later when I check the microSD, there's nothing recorded. I'm not faulting the pen, I think it's more a question of practice. You need to practice using it to feel confident it's doing what you want. I'd recommend this device, for the price, it's not a bad deal.
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Andy, The video pen comes with a battery. The battery is a standard size lithium battery available anywhere.
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I have both so I show how both compare in a video I uploaded, hope this helps eveyone:
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REAL good question!! I am in love with this pen but worry if there is a replacement tip so I have looked and am sorry to report thru my search if it wears out we are S.O.L. If you find one PLEASE let me know
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I have not had any flaws with the pen as long as I've had it. Not sure what experiences others may have had. It's been great for travels, hiking and readily available when needed.
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Mine worked at first- a few videos and pictures. I even printed some. But then my computer couldn't recognize the format. I'm left with a ball point pen. It was fun while it lasted.