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title: Write on computers
date: "2001-01-12T12:00:00Z"
categories:
  - links
wp_id: 1969
description: I originally expected voice input to dominate, but I'm finding handwriting on devices like the IBM Thinkpad and Sony VAIO desktop more promising. Writing directly on screens offers a compelling alternative to keyboard or speech.
keywords: [handwriting recognition, ibm thinkpad, sony vaio, pen computing, input methods, digital ink]
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I thought the next generation devices would use voice input. But maybe written is more likely. You can [write on IBM's Thinkpad](http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/zd/20010111/tc/big_blue_introduces_no-tech_notebook_1.html) and on [Sony's VAIO desktop](http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio/desktops_lx900.htm").