Handwritten Recognition

[smarty009]

Hey guys...do any of you know of a good handwritten recognition reader? We are currently exploring the option of implementing this kind of technology, and I'm looking for the best up-to-date reader, so that our employees can write down their notes on this pad and it will transfer to the computer.

 

[ScrapinSi]

How much do you want to spend? Standard Over the Counter type stuff? Or you want to buy the real deal?

 

[smarty009]

im not sure on the budget right now...can you show me some examples of each?

 

[ScrapinSi]

Well there are some Tablet PC's you can purchase for $1500-$2000 that are pretty good for Online Recognition... There is some basic scanner software you can buy for $100-$500, or you can buy a standalone scanner made for handwriting recognition used by businesses to process forms and such for anywhere from $5000-$20,000...

 

[smarty009]

i think we are looking for more of a tablet pc type deal...whats the best most cost-effective tablet pc out there?

 

[ScrapinSi]

They are a little more expensive, but IBM's are nice.

 

[smarty009]

ill check them out...i wanna try and find one without the mouse that is in the middle of the keys...you know what im talkin about?

 

[ScrapinSi]

Yeah.. The Nipple, AKA Eraser, AKA Trackpoint mouse..

Most Thinkpads now come with both TrackPoints and Touchpads...