Comments on: MacMost Now 277: Using a Tablet to Write Text http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html MacMost: Making the most of your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Apple TV. Thu, 24 May 2012 22:58:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Gary Rosenzweig http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-38751 Gary Rosenzweig Mon, 19 Dec 2011 03:31:04 +0000 http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-38751 This video is more than 2 years old, so that exact model may have been replaced with a newer one. I don't regularly use tablets, so I don't have any recommendations. This video is more than 2 years old, so that exact model may have been replaced with a newer one. I don’t regularly use tablets, so I don’t have any recommendations.

]]> By: corinne http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-38750 corinne Mon, 19 Dec 2011 03:15:49 +0000 http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-38750 Can it recognize how to read even hard to read writings? The model you mention seems to be hard to find here in NZ anyway, any other one to recommend? Then I presume I can file my notes in either clarissworks (yes I still have that) or words, any version or pages? Thanks. Corinne Can it recognize how to read even hard to read writings?
The model you mention seems to be hard to find here in NZ anyway, any other one to recommend?
Then I presume I can file my notes in either clarissworks (yes I still have that) or words, any version or pages? Thanks. Corinne

]]> By: Gary Rosenzweig http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-29856 Gary Rosenzweig Sat, 07 May 2011 20:52:02 +0000 http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-29856 That's something completely different. The tablet would only assist in the drawing. But the bigger problem is having a whiteboard space shared over the Internet. Lots of companies offer this, but it is outside of my area so I have no recommendations. That’s something completely different. The tablet would only assist in the drawing. But the bigger problem is having a whiteboard space shared over the Internet. Lots of companies offer this, but it is outside of my area so I have no recommendations.

]]> By: Rita http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-29855 Rita Sat, 07 May 2011 20:00:24 +0000 http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-29855 Hello Gary, I would like to build a business website that has an interactive whiteboard. I would use this with my students when we are not in the same place. We could both go online and use the whiteboard to solve problems, make a graphic drawing together, etc. Is it possible to do that with the tablet setup you are describing? Hello Gary,
I would like to build a business website that has an interactive whiteboard. I would use this with my students when we are not in the same place. We could both go online and use the whiteboard to solve problems, make a graphic drawing together, etc. Is it possible to do that with the tablet setup you are describing?

]]> By: Gary Rosenzweig http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-28766 Gary Rosenzweig Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:41:11 +0000 http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-28766 Its a cheap DigiPro 5.5x4" USB Graphics Tablet. Not sure if you can find it anymore. But there are many cheap little tablets around. Just search Amazon. Most (all?) work with Macs. I think you are asking about "Wacom"? They are the biggest brand name in the market. Its a cheap DigiPro 5.5×4″ USB Graphics Tablet. Not sure if you can find it anymore. But there are many cheap little tablets around. Just search Amazon. Most (all?) work with Macs. I think you are asking about “Wacom”? They are the biggest brand name in the market.

]]> By: Paul http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-28765 Paul Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:26:01 +0000 http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-28765 Gary, What is the name of the tablet (write to text) on MacMost Now 277? Is it a walkin or wakin (not sure of spelling)? Will it work with Mac OS X? Thanks. Paul Gary,
What is the name of the tablet (write to text) on MacMost Now 277? Is it a walkin or wakin (not sure of spelling)? Will it work with Mac OS X? Thanks.
Paul

]]> By: Gary Rosenzweig http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-23313 Gary Rosenzweig Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:20:57 +0000 http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-23313 I don't know. You may want to look at the web site or documentation for the tablet. I don’t know. You may want to look at the web site or documentation for the tablet.

]]> By: atonchen http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-23312 atonchen Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:02:53 +0000 http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-23312 hi gary, I am from sg.recently brought a havon graphic tablet could it write chinese character on mac 10.6.Pls. advice. many thanks! hi gary,
I am from sg.recently brought a havon graphic tablet could it write chinese character on mac 10.6.Pls. advice.
many thanks!

]]> By: Gary Rosenzweig http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-22523 Gary Rosenzweig Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:39:38 +0000 http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-22523 There's no drawing function like that in keynote. It doesn't matter if you use a mouse or tablet. You'd have to switch to a drawing application to draw, and then back to keynote when done. There’s no drawing function like that in keynote. It doesn’t matter if you use a mouse or tablet. You’d have to switch to a drawing application to draw, and then back to keynote when done.

]]> By: Gilbert http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-22518 Gilbert Sun, 13 Jun 2010 05:09:04 +0000 http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-22518 Forgot to mention, the OS I'm using is 10.6 (MacBook Pro) Forgot to mention, the OS I’m using is 10.6 (MacBook Pro)

]]> By: Gilbert http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-22517 Gilbert Sun, 13 Jun 2010 05:04:39 +0000 http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-22517 Hi Gary, I do have one more question. I haven't been able to find the answer and I hope you can help me. I purchased the Bamboo Pen tablet but I can't seem to draw while I use Keynote. I want to be able to draw while I do a presentation. Is this possible? Hi Gary, I do have one more question. I haven’t been able to find the answer and I hope you can help me. I purchased the Bamboo Pen tablet but I can’t seem to draw while I use Keynote. I want to be able to draw while I do a presentation. Is this possible?

]]> By: Gary Rosenzweig http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-22515 Gary Rosenzweig Sun, 13 Jun 2010 04:41:23 +0000 http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-22515 I use Wirecast. But its little brother Screenflow will probably do what you need. I use Wirecast. But its little brother Screenflow will probably do what you need.

]]> By: Gilbert http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-22514 Gilbert Sun, 13 Jun 2010 04:17:55 +0000 http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-22514 How did you make the video? Showing your desktop and a video of you talking? How did you make the video? Showing your desktop and a video of you talking?

]]> By: Shany http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-20172 Shany Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:49:17 +0000 http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-20172 thx, I will. Remote buddy doesn't do the proper job. thx, I will. Remote buddy doesn’t do the proper job.

]]> By: Gary Rosenzweig http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-20171 Gary Rosenzweig Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:46:04 +0000 http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-20171 Try Note-Taker. http://macmost.com/note-taker.html Try Note-Taker. http://macmost.com/note-taker.html

]]> By: Shany http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-20169 Shany Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:08:18 +0000 http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-20169 Well Gary, I'm lazy and prefer not to sit in front of my laptop and type, but lay down with my Iphone in my hands. More importantly: I want to use it for brainstorming. as if I would do on paper. Typing gets me out of my thinking. handwriting is much easier in this process. I found two possible programs: Finger (for Chinese characters, and I'm not Chinese) and Writepad (but this one doesn't connect to the desktop at the same moment. Maybe it will generate more possible solutions if I wouldn't say I need a writing app but a drawing app, that remotely controls the pen in whatever program: paint, drawer, ... so, any ideas? thx Well Gary,

I’m lazy and prefer not to sit in front of my laptop and type, but lay down with my Iphone in my hands.
More importantly:
I want to use it for brainstorming. as if I would do on paper. Typing gets me out of my thinking. handwriting is much easier in this process.
I found two possible programs: Finger (for Chinese characters, and I’m not Chinese) and Writepad (but this one doesn’t connect to the desktop at the same moment.

Maybe it will generate more possible solutions if I wouldn’t say I need a writing app but a drawing app, that remotely controls the pen in whatever program: paint, drawer, …

so, any ideas?

thx

]]> By: Gary Rosenzweig http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-20168 Gary Rosenzweig Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:45:05 +0000 http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-20168 Not sure why you would want to do that. It would be far faster to type on a real keyboard. Not sure why you would want to do that. It would be far faster to type on a real keyboard.

]]> By: shany http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-20167 shany Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:39:05 +0000 http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-20167 Can't you use your Iphone as a tablet, since it has a touchscreen? Are there any (free) apps that allows me to us emy Iphone as a wireless tablet that helps me writing on my macbook? I'm not talking about remote control, just about using it to make docs on my macbook, without typing on my keyboard. CAN YOU SEND THE RESPONSE TO MY MAIL AS WELL, DEAR ADMINISTRATOR. thx Can’t you use your Iphone as a tablet, since it has a touchscreen?
Are there any (free) apps that allows me to us emy Iphone as a wireless tablet that helps me writing on my macbook?
I’m not talking about remote control, just about using it to make docs on my macbook, without typing on my keyboard.

CAN YOU SEND THE RESPONSE TO MY MAIL AS WELL, DEAR ADMINISTRATOR.

thx

]]> By: Robb http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-17495 Robb Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:19:02 +0000 http://macmost.com/using-a-tablet-to-write-text.html#comment-17495 Gary, Which tablet did you go with? Im wanting to use one as a digital whiteboard for some training online and didnt really realize that Apple has this built in. Great podcast. Robb Gary,
Which tablet did you go with? Im wanting to use one as a digital whiteboard for some training online and didnt really realize that Apple has this built in.

Great podcast.

Robb

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