Hi-Tech Gear for the Home, School and Office

As you get down to work this fall, these gadgets will give you an edge.

ByABC News
September 10, 2008, 9:44 AM

Aug. 28, 2008— -- Whether you're heading back to school or work -- or just think the home office is ready for an upgrade -- these gadgets are the must-have items for the fall.

LiveScribe Pulse Smartpen

Ever wish a pen could write for you? The Pulse Smartpen can record lectures while you take notes. Back at home, you simply tap on your notes with the pen and the spoken words for that portion of the notes are instantly replayed. You can e-mail your written or audio notes to your classmates or study group or upload them to your Facebook page. Special notebook paper allows you to tap on controls to turn your pen into a calculator or translator.

Price: $199 for the 2GB version or $149 for the 1GB version

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