The Pentop Computer – interactive pen that talks to you as you write

NEW YORK, January 12, 2005 - Educational technology developer LeapFrog has released details of a new pentop computer. Dubbed the FLY, the pentop computer is designed to bring interactivity to the most prolific and user-friendly interface of all (pen and paper) and offers real-time audio feedback to users as they write and draw on special FLY paper.

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Computer-based products hold immense promise as ideal learning platforms regardless of the age of the user - computers have infinite patience, unfailing concentration and stamina and can provide individual nurturing and encouragement and responses appropriate to the student's ability and progress. At the same time, computers can promote the joys of learning, adding a fun and games factor to even the fundamental and dry subjects. Used in conjunction with teachers, computers will leverage educational outcomes to new levels, though it must be noted that it will be a long time before we can contemplate dispensing with the wisdom, sensitivity and insight of human teachers. LeapFrog is probably the foremost developer of technology-based educational products in the World, having been awarded the "Design of the Decade" by Business Week in 1999 for its Phonics Desk Learning System and following up with the release of the LeapPad interactive book learning system