User guide

REVIEW: Boogie Board LCD Writing Tablet
By Irv Haas
The Review Guru
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I
f you have been looking for that replacement
for paper and pen to take simple notes, look no
further than the Boogie Board LCD Writing Tablet.
Think of this device as an electronic Etch-A-Sketch
tablet designed for the whole family—not just
for kids! This is a tablet that lets you write/draw
anything and erase it with a simple push of a button.
The display background is black with writing in
white. It features a sealed
3-volt battery that can
save your work as much
as 50,000 times. These
devices are extremely
thin—1/8” thin!
This tablet could be placed
on a refrigerator with
the enclosed magnets.
A family could write
notes like as a grocery
list or today’s errands, for
example.
It comes in sizes ranging
from 4.5” to 10.5”. The most
commonly sold Boogie
Board is 8.5” in size and
lists for $29.99. It comes in various frame colors and
prices from $22 to $25.
If you require more from this technology, Boogie
oers a 10.5” model that lets you save your display
in PDF format and includes a USB cable that lets to
download it to your Mac or PC. This model lists for
$129.99 and sells for $99.99.
The newest model with this technology comes
in an iPhone case with built-in LCD 5” tablet. This
case would be useful for those who need to make
frequent notes. It sells for $59.99 .
All models come with a stylus, stylus clip, attachable
magnets, cleaning cloth and user guide.
Basic Features
Here are some of the basic features of Boogie Board:
üErase your image with the press of a button
üSealed 3v watch battery provides over 50,000
erase cycles.
üUltra-thin 1/8” tablet with light weight
ü Case made from
durable, shatter-proof, non-
toxic plastic
ü Pressure-sensitive LCD
writing surface is easy to
clean and maintain
ü Write or draw with the
included stylus or almost
any instrument—even your
nger!
Evaluation
If you want to save on paper
or pens, the Boogie Board
LCD Writing Tablet is worth
considering. Just write on the
tablet and erase with a press
of a button. Sounds pretty simple, right?
Its operation is indeed simple, but be sure you have a
need for this tablet. Keeping in a central location for
the whole family to make contributions is a sensible
use. But to use this for taking notes is questionable,
especially since you can only keep one page at a
time before you need to erase it for another use.
The Boogie Board is a clever technology, but be sure
you have a specic need for it before you make this
purchase!