Comments on: ritePen 4.0 Adds Touch Writing to Windows

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:29:03 +0000

James

Re: “It requires handwriting in a small input panel.”

It is not a requirement. Any software application can be written to bypass the tablet input panel. Microsoft recommends developers use the TIP, but it is not a requirement. Active Ink Software(http://www.activeinksoftware.com) has been bypassing the TIP for years.

By: markntravis

markntravis — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:12:35 +0000

I liked jkontherun more when you and Kevin did the video demos.

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:14:06 +0000

You’re right, that was supposed to say “approved” digitizers. Changed.

By: Alain C. (borax99)

Alain C. (borax99) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:02:51 +0000

Good morning JK. A small correction seems to be in order. You wrote: “It requires handwriting in a small input panel and is only available to Tablet PCs with active digitizers.” I’m sure this is an oversight; I have been happily using the Windows TIP on my Fujitsu P1610 and U820, both of which sport a resistive (i.e. passive) digitizer. The key is that, because of their small screens, there is plenty of room so I can park my hand on the side of the device and only the pen is in contact with the screen.

That said, I’m excited about this new version of ritePen and am looking forward to giving it a spin !

Regards !