The Pulse smartpen from Livescribe is a computer within a pen that records and links what you hear to what you write so you ll never miss a word in class. You can listen to your lecture or recordings by tapping on your notes. All your notes and recordings are captured by your Pulse smartpen so there s no need to lug the laptop from class to class. You can also transfer your notes and recordings to your laptop search for words within your notes and share them with classmates and friends.