Handwriting/Speech Input 

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Handwriting

CalliGrapher╘

CalliGrapher is handwriting recognition software for the Windows CE operating system. CalliGrapher users can write naturally, using cursive, print, or mixed styles. The program intelligently recognizes handwriting style. It does not require a user to learn a new way of writing.Price: $49.99Bytes occupied on H/PC: 500 Kb-900 Kb depending on version and platform. CONTACT: ParaGraph International, Inc.; Phone: 800-810-0055 or 408-364-7700; Fax: 408-374-5466; E-mail: dstevens@paragraph.com Web: http://www.netcalif.paragarph.com

 Jot╘

Jot is specifically designed for handwriting input on handheld computing devices. It is user independent and combines a natural character set with a patented user interface for accurate, rapid, and modeless input. Jot supports both US and Western European characters. Price: $69Shipping/Handling: $13 for 2nd day air in USA; Bytes occupied on H/PC: 76 Kb to 86 Kb depending on character set and processor. CONTACT: Communication Intelligence Corporation (CIC), Attn: Order Processing; Phone: 415-802-7735; Fax: 415-802-7777; E-mail: mduva@cic.com Web: http://www.cic.com

QuickNotes╘

QuickNotes is an electronic pad of paper, which collects handwritten notes and organizes them by date. QuickNotes instantly saves. It conserves computer memory by using CIC’s unique INKshrINK« compression technology. Price: $24 Shipping/Handling: $13 for 2nd day air in USA; Bytes occupied on H/PC: 40 Kb to 60 Kb depending on processor. CONTACT: Communication Intelligence Corporation (CIC), Attn: Order Processing; Phone: 415-802-7735; Fax: 415-802-7777; E-mail: mduva@cic.com Web: http://www.cic.com

PenScript╘

PenScript is the Windows CE version of QuickScript, the original, patented handwriting word processor. It allows users to write and draw "naturally" with electronic ink. A handwritten document can be edited with the power of a word processor but without the requirement that the writing be translated to computer text. It features graphics drawing tools, small memory footprint, and patented dynamic data compression. Price: $49.95.Bytes occupied on H/PC: 100 Kb CONTACT: (Delivered electronically thru MobileSoft) Marathon Development Corporation, Attn: PenScript; Phone: e-mail or fax only; Fax: 510-210-1211; E-mail: marathon@value.net; Send Purchase Requests to Website below. Web: http://www.mobilesoft.com

PocketPad

PocketPad is a digital ink notepad for the Windows CE operating system. With PocketPad, users can store notes, sketches, and drawings on the H/PC.Price: 29.95 Shipping/Handling: $2.95 standard mail; Bytes occupied on H/PC: 44 Kb CONTACT: Imagineering, Inc.; Phone: 801-233-8325; Fax: 801-256-9359; E-mail: sales@imagne.com Web: http://www.imagne.com

smARTwriter╘ CE PLUS

This product provides handwriting recognition on the H/PC running Windows CE. The user can write on the screen and the entry will be converted to typed text. The PLUS package also includes Scribble, ART’s drawing program, and INKPAD, ART’s Notepad for Windows CE. The software is also capable of drawing symbols to create words. Price: $69.95Shipping/Handling: Free from Website, Bytes occupied on H/PC: 120 Kb CONTACT: Advanced Recognition Technologies, Inc.; Phone: 818-678-3999; Fax: 818-678-3994; E-mail: sales@artcomp.com Web: http://www.artcomp.com

Special Input

InScribe╘

InScribe for Windows CE is a new way to enter text on a Handheld PC. Users enter text and numbers by moving the stylus between characters on a grid. The grid is fully configurable, allowing users to design the layout that works bests for them. InScribe supports the complete ANSI character set, including international language characters for western European languages. Price: $39 Shipping/Handling:$3 standard mail; Bytes occupied on H/PC: 48 Kb CONTACT: Ilium Software; Phone: 888-632-5388 or 313-973-7761; Fax: 313-207-9358; E-mail: info@iliumsoft.com Web: http://www.iliumsoft.com

QuickText

A text glossary for Windows CE, this program works in PocketWord, TakeNote, and others. It offers one-tap access via stylus, and two-level hierarchy. Price: $29.95Shipping/Handling: $4.50 first class mail; Bytes occupied on H/PC: 25 Kb CONTACT: Landware, Inc., Attn: Ken Landau; Phone: 800-526-3977 or 201-261-7944; Fax: 201-261-7949; E-mail: sales@landware.com Web: http://www.landware.com

TakeNote

An intelligent notepad that handles ink notes, text notes, conversions, phone memos and plane travel information. Includes New Contact, New Task and Launcher. Price: $39.95 Shipping/Handling: $4.50 first class mail; Bytes occupied on H/PC: 120 Kb CONTACT: Landware, Inc., Attn: Ken Landau; Phone: 800-526-3977 or 201-261-7944; Fax: 201-261-7949; E-mail: sales@landware.com Web: http://www.landware.com

Speech

smARTcontact

ART’s smARTcontact provides speech commands to the contact manager supplied with the Windows CE operating system software. The user will speak a contact name and the software will look up the name in the contact list. Once found, the user can say "Dial" and the program will dial the phone number of the contact. Requires H/PC with microphone. Price: $49.95 Shipping/Handling: Free from Website; Bytes occupied on H/PC: 70 Kb CONTACT: Advanced Recognition Technologies, Inc.; Phone: 818-678-3999; Fax: 818-678-3994; E-mail: sales@artcomp.com Web: http://www.artcomp.com

smARTcommand for CE

smARTcommand for Windows CE operating system allows the user to activate a program application or open a file by voice. Works only on H/PC s with a microphone. Price: $29.95 Shipping/Handling: Free from Website; Bytes occupied on H/PC: 70 Kb CONTACT: Advanced Recognition Technologies, Inc.; Phone: 818-678-3999; Fax: 818-678-3994; E-mail: sales@artcomp.com Web: http://www.artcomp.com

 Voice Memo

Voice Memo adds speech to the H/PCs that have a microphone. This program, when activated, allows the user to record memos on the H/PC and save them for later playback or to attach to an e-mail to send to others. Price: $49.95 Shipping/Handling: Free from Website; Bytes occupied on H/PC: 70 Kb CONTACT: Advanced Recognition Technologies, Inc.; Phone: 818-678-3999; Fax: 818-678-3994; E-mail: sales@artcomp.com Web: http://www.artcomp.com