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Livescribe Aegir Smartpen Dolphin Edition Teal Color APX 00032
Last Updated: May 5, 2020 (Refresh Now)
4.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
88
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Product Reliability
23pen, livescribe 3, livescribe, echo, defective
+22%
-78%
" ... Not sure if its a defective item or a design flaw, but nevertheless the product does not work. ... "
" ... It's frustrating when every time I pull it out to use it, it's dead. ... "
" ... That lasted only a few min. ... "
" ... I may contact the manufacture and see if this is a malfunctioning device. ... "
" ... Was a big fan of the Echo until it died. ... "
" ... I bought the first Livescribe when it first came out and I was pretty happy about it until it stopped synching properly with my computer. ... "
" ... Been trying to get this pen to work with me for months now, and it was simply a complete waste of money, and such inferior quality compared to the older models. ... "
" ... Livescribe 3+ never had these issues ... "
Device Compatibility
18app, connected, sync, text, pairing
+50%
-50%
" ... If by chance you are only going to use the Aegir with one mobile device, then this could work for you. ... I had issues with both the pen and the desktop once i synced with my android phone and my Mac desktop. ... Also had problems syncing becuase after a while the desktop of my ipad would only recognize the last page written, even though there are more pages in the pens memory. ... Bottom line if you want a pen that is digital and can be used with mobile devices, then the Livescribe 3 is the pen to get. ... If you would rather just sync with your computer and mobile isn't a necessity then the Echo 2 gig is the way to go. ... "
" ... 1st had trouble getting it to sync. ... Could not get it to sync without first getting it updated, cant update until you get it to sync. ... Tried different livescribe notebooks, same result. ... "
" ... After that, it connected fairly easily but sometimes I have to use the shortcut on the paper when the pen won't connect on its own. ... Why bother if there aren't any notes to sync with audio? ... "
" ... This model has two fatal flaws: (1) repeatedly needed pairing to my son's iPhone which is too time consuming to deal with in class ... "
" ... It will not sync at all with my iPhones or ipads, it will not recognize the numerous paper notebooks I have been trying to sync with, and it can’t even hold a charge for a short 30 minute phone conversation: it actually starts beeping a very high pitched alert after 30 minutes or less, and it is disruptive. ... "
" ... I can also put my phone closer to the speaker if I need to sit too far from the speaker. ... The phone says it is paired but the app does not detect the pen even after I press connect the pen. ... "
" ... I have been told that to get my pen to work I have to find a Windows computer or a Android phone. ... In short I can't update my firmware on my Macbook Pro, iPad or iPhone. ... First, after I shut it down and then reopened it would not reconnect with my phone. ... Then I shut it down and now I can't get it to re-connect with the app on my phone. ... "
Software Platform
17pen, text, livescribe, handwriting, echo
+35%
-65%
" ... Plus no application for Windows. ... "
" ... I have been told that to get my pen to work I have to find a Windows computer or a Android phone. ... In short I can't update my firmware on my Macbook Pro, iPad or iPhone. ... First, let me say that I have had the Livescribe Echo, the Livescribe 3 and now this one. ... Then I shut it down and now I can't get it to re-connect with the app on my phone. ... I have read reviews about an Firmware update, but not on how to get the update since my phone and pen won't connect. ... "
" ... Moreover, there is an issue with the iOS firmware (it will not update). ... "
" ... Will not connect, so advised to install new firmware - How can I download new filmware if the pen will not connect. ... "
" ... Help is sparse within the app but the guides on the website are helpful. ... More often than not, significant chunks of text didn't register in the app at all, and when it did, it converted to gibberish. ... "
" ... Could not get it to sync without first getting it updated, cant update until you get it to sync. ... "
" ... I should tell you that I have the Livescribe 3 and the Livescribe echo 2gig (after returning the Aegir). ... I had issues with both the pen and the desktop once i synced with my android phone and my Mac desktop. ... The Desktop app is basically useless in my opinion. ... "
" ... It is already strange that the company does not updates us at all about the promised desktop application. ... 1. error detecting noise: it makes noises when it detects some error, which can be useful, but in meetings or lectures this is very distracting. ... "
Apps
13pen, text, handwriting, livescribe, slideshow
+46%
-54%
" ... The Desktop app is basically useless in my opinion. ... "
" ... Help is sparse within the app but the guides on the website are helpful. ... Settings reset unexpectedly, so I experienced embarrassment a couple times in phone meetings when the pen beeped loudly when it paired. ... More often than not, significant chunks of text didn't register in the app at all, and when it did, it converted to gibberish. ... "
" ... The pen does not write and transcribe to the app. ... Now I have a really expensive Bic pen that won't work with the app. ... I have tons of notes on the expensive notebook but nothing but blank pages on the app. ... "
" ... The phone says it is paired but the app does not detect the pen even after I press connect the pen. ... "
" ... Plus no application for Windows. ... "
" ... The app intermittently recognizes my writing so huge sections of writing are not captured. ... "
" ... I have been told that to get my pen to work I have to find a Windows computer or a Android phone. ... Then I shut it down and now I can't get it to re-connect with the app on my phone. ... I am very disappointed in the quality of the pen software, but I love the feel of this pen as it is not as heavy and bulky as the other Livescribe pens I have owned and still have in my possession. ... "
Print Quality
9ink, pen, aegir, text, proprietary
+56%
-44%
" ... “Paper’s not a bad technology. ... After 500 years, we still can turn the pages of Leonardo’s notebooks. ... Aegir enables me to have all the benefits of pen and paper, and still keep digital copies of my notes. ... "
" ... Lastly, I want to mention the ink. ... I haven't had to replace my ink cartridge yet, but it may look like I can use whichever I choose rather than being tied to a proprietary cartridge. ... Also, as soon as I started writing with the Aegir, the ink flowed smoothly and the feeling of grit I had with my Echo was gone. ... "
" ... I feel like it is a chore to write with the ink that comes with the pen. ... "
" ... ADDING PHOTOS AND TEXT ... "
Returns
9pen, back, sending, returning, replacement
-100%
" ... Not happy with purchase should have returned ... "
" ... I should tell you that I have the Livescribe 3 and the Livescribe echo 2gig (after returning the Aegir). ... "
" ... And now I missed my window to return the pen. ... "
" ... Defective out of the box, told I would get a replacement ... "
" ... Spent too long of time trying to get it to work and hoping for the best so I guess it is too late to return. ... "
" ... Skimmed through it quickly, thinking I could return to it later. ... "
" ... Sending it back! ... They did not fix the problem and I ended up returning the pen. ... "
" ... Im sending it back. ... "
Battery Life
7battery, charge, pen, terrible, recording
+14%
-86%
" ... The pen only holds a charge for a few days and doesn't like cold weather. ... "
" ... The battery isn’t enough for even one hour of writing after 6 months of use. ... "
" ... Battery life: Not great. ... "
" ... The Aegir is smaller and feels like a real pen but the battery life is terrible. ... I have to charge it after every use and the standby battery life is only a day or two. ... "
" ... 3. charge : it drains battery while it is on, but it's not possible to turn it off. ... often times the pen battery is already drained out in my backpack without using at all. ... I wanted to take notes and I thought it should have battery since I hadn't used for a week, but it was drained out because it was always turned on. ... "
Setup
6instructions, app, written, start, quick
+67%
-33%
" ... App: Easy to install. ... "
" ... Just follow the quick start guide to set it up. ... After initial setup, the pen turns itself off after inactivity and turns itself on when you start writing with it. ... "
" ... Setup was super easy, app worked good, Bluetooth sync works well. ... "
" ... SETUP/USER EXPERIENCE ... There are also 3 “Quick Send” cloud service shortcuts that you can configure in Setup. ... "
Ease of Use
6app, user, set, find, easier
+83%
-17%
" ... App: Easy to install. ... "
" ... Just follow the quick start guide to set it up. ... Pairing it with the app was incredibly easy. ... "
" ... Easy to find when set down unlike the live scribe 3 which only came in black. ... "
" ... • Transferring written documents out of the app was very easy ... SETUP/USER EXPERIENCE ... Couldn’t have been easier. ... His explanation was easy to understand and worked, although it didn’t answer either of my original questions on where to locate the instructions. ... Transcribing handwriting to text was very easy. ... I found this was a little easier said than done. ... "
Price
6waste, time, product, pen, awesome
+33%
-67%
" ... Don't waste your time and money on this product. ... "
" ... Don't waste your time and money. ... "
" ... DON'T by this pen it is a waste of money and your precious time. ... "
" ... Been trying to get this pen to work with me for months now, and it was simply a complete waste of money, and such inferior quality compared to the older models. ... "
Fit
6paper, writing, tip, livescribe, notebooks
+50%
-50%
" ... The pen only registered my writing when I held the pen in my fist and jammed the tip into the paper for every letter I wrote. ... "
" ... The only way to make the pen work is to press REALLY hard on the paper while writing. ... "
" ... 4. pen lid quality : the lid is very weak and does not stay put, so the clip is useless and the tip ends up being exposed in my backpack. ... "
Comfort
6pressure, writing, hand, livescribe, light
+50%
-50%
" ... I have to put a lot of pressure with the pen and even doing that it is not enough. ... "
" ... I've tried writing slower, having the pen at a certain angle, making sure I applied enough pressure, etc. ... "
" ... The SmartPen is very unbalanced and uncomfortable for writing. ... "
Firmware
5update, updated, pen, connect, new
-100%
" ... I updated firmware, made sure it was connected, trouble shot everything . ... "
" ... Moreover, there is an issue with the iOS firmware (it will not update). ... "
" ... Will not connect, so advised to install new firmware - How can I download new filmware if the pen will not connect. ... "
" ... I have read reviews about an Firmware update, but not on how to get the update since my phone and pen won't connect. ... "
" ... The support person told me he was adding my serial number to get an updated firmware but he never did it and it never worked. ... "
Marketplace
5pen, back, service, received, money
+80%
-20%
" ... Shipping it back. ... "
" ... Pics showing what I wrote on my notebook vs. what's captured. ... "
Bluetooth
5app, pen, connected, bluetooth connection, sync
+60%
-40%
" ... Pairing it with the app was incredibly easy. ... "
" ... Setup was super easy, app worked good, Bluetooth sync works well. ... "
" ... • Initial set up, connecting to Bluetooth, and communicating with the app was a breeze ... As long as you’re connected through Bluetooth, the pen will automatically sync to the app ... The only hiccup came when I wrote out a long word, “preternatural,” pausing a few seconds in the middle of the word while Bluetooth was off. ... "
Charging
5charge, charging, would, sure, got
+20%
-80%
" ... (When the pen-paper goes gunnysacks, it is necessary to discharge the pen to zero and recharge it in order to reboot). ... "
" ... I made sure the pen was fully charges, I would tap the pen to make sure it was on and fully functioning before I would start to write and I followed the instructional video to the letter, but nothing seemed to work. ... "
" ... 3. charge : it drains battery while it is on, but it's not possible to turn it off. ... Oh, it also does not record data when it is charging. ... "
" ... When I got hope I put it on the charger all night and got it to reconnect to show that the memory was at 0% and the batter was at 100%. ... "
Sound Quality
4audio, phone, would, noise, also
+25%
-75%
" ... It shouldn't have been beeping because turning off sound was one of the first things I did after pairing the pen. ... Why bother if there aren't any notes to sync with audio? ... "
" ... it skipped written parts and audio. ... "
" ... I can also put my phone closer to the speaker if I need to sit too far from the speaker. ... I would want to take notes and record and realize that it is not connected to the phone, or make the error detection noise. ... "
Display Clarity
4status, echo, display
+50%
-50%
" ... The digitized content is illegible and you cannot assume what you type on paper is what you see on the screen. ... "
For Kids
3notes, grandchildren
+100%
" ... My daughter is going off to college and she thought this would be a huge help with the way she take notes. ... "
" ... your grandchildren or great-grandchildren. ... "
Memory
3phone, pen, onenote, evernote, digital data
+67%
-33%
" ... It is really a good technology for the storage and retrieval of information. ... We spend a lot of time these days storing digital data, retrieving digital data, and worrying about digital data. ... "
" ... You can transfer files to Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive and OneNote. ... "
Sleep Tracking
3sleep mode, sleep, record, recording, goes
+33%
-67%
" ... After about 10 minutes I got it to re-connect, but each time I put the cap on and it goes to sleep it does not want to re-connect with my app (yes the app is up to date). ... "
" ... • App needed to be active to record (did not record when phone went to sleep mode) ... My pen also didn’t record if my phone had gone to Sleep mode ... "
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