The Logitech io2 pen is wonderful for college students, business women and men, teachers, doctors and anyone who takes a lot of notes. The Logitech io2 pen will save you precious time. Once you handwrite your notes, you attach the pen to your computer with a USB cord. The handwritten notes will then be transferred to typed notes. The notes will pop-up on your monitor screen and will be surrounded by a framed box. You can edit any notes in the box if you wish.

Not having to re-type your notes is also a huge stress reliever. If you have a laptop the Logitech io2 pen is for you. You truly do not have to save any notes to disc as you already have a hard copy–your handwritten notes.

If you do not use a computer to store your notes you may prefer to start. No longer will you need hard copies of folders and file cabinets, now that you can easily store your information electronically. This is a huge saving of room and organization.

If you carry your laptop to and from work or college, you will always have your important notes at your side.

The Logitech io2 pen has a curve to fit your hand comfortably. The circumference of the pen is larger than a normal pen but the curvature makes up for it. The pen refills are very simple to do.

To start using the pen simply remove the cap. To stop the pen simply put the cap back on.

A power adapter is included with your Logitech io2 pen purchase as well as five pen refills, a cradle to lay your pen in when downloading to your computer and when recharging, a Post-It note pad, a notebook of paper and directions.

You will have to purchase paper designed to work with the pen. The cost range for the paper is $4.95 to $14.95. The software used to work with the pen is $39.95 and is called MyScript Notes.

The programs the Logitech io2 pen works with are Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows 98 and Windows XP.

The Logitech io2 pen costs around $199.00. I have seen it online for $39.99 to $139.99 for used pens. Even with the cost of the pen and accessories, I highly recommend the Logitech io2 pen for people who want to save time and stress.

I like to follow social networks rather closely to see what features stand out from the rest of the crowd. There are so many social networks these days, it is imperative to be different. When I heard about Yahoo’s new social network, I thought to myself, “oh great, another social network.” I delve deeper to see just what Yahoo’s new social network had to offer, and was somewhat pleased.

Appropriately named, Yahoo’s Kickstart is a professional network with a distinct purpose: to connect college students, recent grads, professionals and alumni to discover internships and jobs, or get career advice and mentorship. Yahoo Kickstart allows you to create a professional profile, browse company profiles and network with your peers, professors, alumni and potential employers.

I like it. It is like Facebook, only a little classier. You will not find “Pet” applications, “Tv Show” applications, or any other futile application. Kickstart is certainly one of the cleanest-looking social networks I have ever joined. Profiles look like resumes. Navigation is easy with a toolbar at the top of the page and boxes on the homepage that immediately notify you of new messages, connection requests, and pending actions. You’ll have to join. It is very simple if you already have an account with Yahoo, which many of you have already. I can imagine this new social network will be quite helpful down the line.

Launching any kind of new social network is a challenge given the competition, but I think they might be able to pull it off. Yahoo might have hit the nail on the head with this one. If you remember back in the day, Yahoo 360 Blogging network did not do so well. Despite its lack of social networking success, Yahoo’s reach is massive and the fact that it is still one of the largest e-mail providers gives Kickstart a great advantage – a Kickstart, if you will.

I always like to say, “persistence is the key.” Only time will tell for this new social network. So far so good though!