{"id":1328,"date":"2016-05-11T19:38:32","date_gmt":"2016-05-11T19:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/YourChennai.com\/?p=1328"},"modified":"2016-05-11T19:38:32","modified_gmt":"2016-05-11T19:38:32","slug":"note-taking-for-the-21st-century-convert-handwriting-to-text-courtesy-bamboo-spark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourchennai.com\/index.php\/2016\/05\/11\/note-taking-for-the-21st-century-convert-handwriting-to-text-courtesy-bamboo-spark\/","title":{"rendered":"Note taking for the 21st century: Convert handwriting to text \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Courtesy Bamboo Spark"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Available in three models, exclusively at Amazon<\/em><\/p>\n

\"wacomWacom\u00c2\u00ae, world\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s leading manufacturer of interactive pen tablets and displays as well as of digital styli and solutions introduces “Bamboo Spark – Note taking for the 21st <\/sup>century: Convert handwriting to text, a device to envy.” The smart folio that allows people to take handwritten notes to capture, shape and share ideas. Once written on the notepad in Bamboo Spark no idea is ever lost. With the push of a button, Wacom\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s new product synchronizes whatever has been written or sketched to the Wacom Cloud, storing it for later refinement.<\/p>\n

From Paper to Cloud to Life<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bamboo Spark brings note-taking into the 21st<\/sup> century by offering a convenient way to capture ideas in both physical and digital ink to save them for further editing. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Bamboo Spark is the perfect solution for anyone who appreciates the freedom and simplicity of working with pen on paper to take written notes and share ideas,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d says Mike Gay, senior vice president for Wacom\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s consumer products. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Whether a busy professional, connected student or passionate hobbyist, Bamboo Spark goes where you go, giving you the freedom to choose when and how you capture ideas. From note-taking in the classroom to sketching out a home remodelling project, Bamboo Spark provides a simple way to capture your concepts on plain paper and with the push of a button, effortlessly move your ideas to the cloud for editing or sharing.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

How it Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bamboo Spark marries the tactile joy of a traditional inking pen with the company\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s core digital pen technology in a smart pen and smart folio. The product allows users to write and sketch with Bamboo Spark\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s traditional ink pen on most A5 (148 x 210 mm or 5.83 x 8.27 inches) paper. The smart folio\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s EMR (Electro-Magnetic Resonance) board, which communicates with the Bamboo Spark pen, has the same technology found on Wacom\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s branded professional products, offering proven, near-perfect digital input.<\/p>\n

The getting started process is incredibly user-friendly. Simply download the Bamboo Spark app on an iOS or Android device with Bluetooth\u00c2\u00ae Smart technology. Next, pair the device with the app and start making ideas happen. Every stroke is saved within the app by simply pushing the button in the center of the device, saving up to 100 pages even in offline mode.Refine and edit notes in the Bamboo Spark app or export them to Bamboo Paper, Evernote or Dropbox. The free Wacom Cloud account provides users access to content across devices. Charge the Bamboo Spark folio via USB for approximately 8 hours of continuous use. Bamboo Spark\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s pen combines traditional ink with the company\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s state of the art EMR technology, allowing for traditional ink on paper to be converted instantly to digital content.Ink refills are available on the Wacom estore, and should allow for up to three months of use.<\/p>\n

Introducing the Internet of Ink<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bamboo Spark draws its strength from Wacom\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s distinctive and interconnected ecosystem. The Bamboo Spark app is responsible for the digital capture and transfer of hand-written notes and sketches directly to a paired smartphone or tablet. Light editing can be performed within the Bamboo Spark app. For users looking for a more robust editing experience, Bamboo Paper, Wacom\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s premium note-taking application, allows tablet users to further enhance their digital work thanks to WILL\u00e2\u201e\u00a2 universal ink. WILL, the Wacom Ink Layer Language, is a soon-to-be industry standard that offers handling of pen input (strokes) regardless of software, hardware or operating system.<\/p>\n

On this occasion, Mr Manu Nanda, President & Managing Director, Wacom India said, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Wacom has been strengthening its consumer portfolio and Bamboo Spark shows our strong resolve to continue our global leadership in the consumer space. The product has received extremely great response worldwide and the results have been quite spectacular so far.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

The hub for all creative thoughts, notes and sketches is Inkspace. Inkspace is a web portal that allows users to see and organize their content in one place, also accessible from desktop or laptop computers. Files can be saved in .WILL, .jpg or.pdf format. Outside the Wacom ecosystem synchronization is also possible with apps like Evernote or Dropbox.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153In 2016, Wacom will continue to build advanced software features into Bamboo Spark such as handwriting recognition and other leading-edge applications,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d says Mike Gay. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153This is a product that will keep up with user demands and change with the evolving needs of the customer.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Availability and Pricing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bamboo Spark comes in three models, all priced at INR 10975\/-.<\/p>\n

Bamboo Spark with gadget pocket, featuring a carrier for smartphone, pen, business cards and paper; Bamboo Spark with tablet sleeve, made with premium neoprene, provides room for a tablet and\/or smartphone, pen and paper; and Bamboo Spark with snap-fit for iPad Air 2, specifically designed for the iPad Air 2, pen and paper. Bamboo Spark and its accessories are available at Wacom India\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s eStore, Amazon and other electronic retailers.<\/p>\n

For more information on Bamboo Spark, please visit the product page, here:<\/p>\n

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