Instant Text And Data Input

February 1996 / What's New / Instant Text And Data Input

If you're looking for a way to selectively scan text and data directly into your applications, DataPen for the Macintosh ($299) may be for you. The 2.7-ounce DataPen can read up to 100 8- to 22-point characters per second with an accuracy rating of over 99 percent, the manufacturer claims. The device supports 12 languages and recognizes most fonts. A pass-through serial switch/connector lets you plug the DataPen and a printer into the same serial port. A power pack for mobile users runs on five AA batteries and lasts from four to eight hours.
Contact:  Primax Electronics Ltd., Sunnyvale, CA

Phone:    (800) 338-3693 or (408) 522-1200.

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