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Boogie Board Rip™
LCD eWriter

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The Boogie Board Rip LCD eWriter combines an exceptional paper-like writing experience with the ability to save written or drawn images as files. Connect to a computer and upload files to your PC for editing, organizing, archiving and sharing.

  • Provides a completely electronic medium for creating and preserving notes/drawings
  • Eliminates the burden of unmanageable paper notebooks, notepads, memo pads, and sketch pads
  • Reduces paper consumption
  • Simplifies organization or notes – easily search and find saved files by date/name on your PC
  • Makes writing, drawing and learning fun!

  • "We like what we see."
    — Engadget
  • "Save and recall all your mid-meeting epiphanies"
    — Popular Science
  • "Offers great pressure sensitivity and feels natural-like writing with a pencil and paper."
    — Yahoo! News (Associated Content)
  • See all media coverage

Virtual Desktop Companion 2.0 Software
Enhance the functionality of your Boogie Board Rip LCD eWriter with the FREE Virtual Desktop Companion software. Now with Evernote integration, MyScript OCR compatibility and Virtual Whiteboard mode.


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Easily access and organize all the files created on the Boogie Board Rip LCD eWriter with Evernote’s cloud sharing software. Download Evernote.

Convert handwritten notes on the Boogie Board Rip LCD eWriter into text files using MyScript optical character recognition. Get your 30-day free trial.
*MyScript Studio Notes Edition 1.21.538.

Display images drawn on the Boogie Board Rip LCD eWriter’s writing surface in real-time onto a PC monitor or projector, and save with the click of a button.

Features

PDF files are editable in popular illustration editing programs, like Adobe® Illustrator®.

Boogie Board Basics

  1. Status indicator

    The status indicator flashes when the Boogie Board Rip LCD eWriter is awake and ready to save images.

  2. Erase button

    Push the erase button after each image is completed and saved to clear your image and start over.

  3. Save/Wake button

    Push the save/wake button before you begin writing/drawing to 'wake' the tablet, and push it again after your image is complete to record the image to the tablet's internal memory as a PDF.

  4. Erase Lock

    Enable the erase lock switch to ensure your image is not accidentally erased.

  5. 9.5″ LCD Writing Surface (measured diagonally)

    The pressure-sensitive LCD writing surface provides extra room for notes and drawings. Also easy to clean and maintain.

  6. Micro USB Port

    Easily connect the Boogie Board Rip LCD eWriter to your computer with the micro USB port and the USB connection cable (included).

  7. Rechargeable Battery

    The Boogie Board Rip LCD eWriter's rechargeable battery lasts more than a week between charges (with typical usage).

  8. Stylus

    The stylus (included) features electro-magnetic technology.

Say goodbye to paper!

The Boogie Board Rip™ LCD eWriter is the ultimate electronic paper-replacement tool. Use it in the office, classroom, studio and more.

Next time you reach for a piece of paper, don't! Use your Boogie Board Rip™ LCD eWriter instead.
  • Jot down meeting/classroom notes
  • Draft essays/e-mails
  • Scribble your signature and upload it for use on electronic forms
  • Create a custom font with your own handwriting
  • Replace your sketchbook
  • Write journal/diary entries
  • Share notes with a client with the Boogie Board Rip App
  • Create custom, printable overhead projector diagrams for classroom instruction
  • Draw pictures for your blog/web site
  • Conceptualize a graphic design
  • Plan an upcoming event
  • ...and more!

    What's your favorite way to use the Boogie Board Rip™ LCD eWriter? Send us a message on Facebook or Twitter

Office

Transcribe meeting notes, share ideas with your boss, plan work events or send concepts to a client. Use the Boogie Board Rip App to organize, archive and send your notes to everyone in the office!

School

Take page after page of notes in the classroom without using a single sheet of paper! Jot down homework assignments, review your class schedule, draft an essay, practice math equations, and more!

Creative/Art Studio

So much fun, everyone will want a turn! Connect to a computer to share ideas face to face.

Plus you can use the Boogie Board Rip™ eWriter as you do all other Boogie Board tablets. See all uses

Materials: Plastic Casing, Plastic Scratch-Resistant LCD, Plastic Stylus
Dimensions: 7in x 11.1 x 0.5 (179mm x 282 x 13), 9.5″ LCD
Weight: 11.5 ounces (325g)
Power: Rechargeable (Polymer Lithium Ion)
Package Contents: LCD eWriter, Stylus, USB Cable, and User Guide
File Type: Vector PDF (editable in Adobe Illustrator)
File Capacity: 200 typical images (8MB)
Charge Life: Standby Time: 60 days; Usage Time: 1 week (typical usage)
Compatibility: Windows OS, Mac OS


Boogie Board Rip Virtual Desktop Companion Software


Enhance your Boogie Board Rip LCD eWriter experience

  • •   view your written/drawn images in real time
  • •   save, tag and sync files with Evernote
  • •   launch Virtual Whiteboard mode to give presentations, demonstrations,
        and webinars
  • •   convert handwriting to text with MyScript OCR technology

Version: 2.0.1
Release date: September 07, 2012
Compatible with Windows OS.

This software is not required for Boogie Board Rip LCD eWriter functionality.

Download Instructions:

  1. Uninstall all previous versions of the Virtual Desktop Companion software from your PC.
  2. Click 'Download' button above.
  3. Inside the pop-up-window, fill in your information and click 'Download Now' button.
  4. After download completes, double-click the file to unzip.
  5. Double-click 'Boogie-Board-Rip-eWriter-Virtual-Desktop-Companion.msi' to start the installation.

How it works:

Download and Install the app for free

Follow the simple instructions to download the Boogie Board Rip Virtual Desktop Companion software to your personal computer.

Application screenshot of computer with connected tablet

Write notes, draw images, or sketch designs and see them appear on your computer screen in real time.

Application screenshot of computer with connected tablet

Press the Boogie Board Rip LCD eWriter's Save button after your image is complete. Your computer will prompt you to save or email your file(s) anywhere you'd like!

  • Neoprene Sleeve

    Neoprene Sleeve

    Protect your Boogie Board Rip LCD eWriter with the neoprene sleeve. Keeps the Boogie Board Rip LCD eWriter secure and prevents unwanted screen marks.

  • Replacement Stylus

    Replacement Stylus

    Replaces stylus included with purchase of the Boogie Board Rip LCD eWriter. Features electro-magnetic technology.

View our YouTube Playlist

  • Introducing the Boogie Board Rip eWriter

    Introducing the Boogie Board Rip LCD eWriter

  • Boogie-Board-Tablet-Join-the-Movement

    Join the Movement

  • Quick Start Video: How to Use your Boogie Board Rip LCD eWriter

    Quick Start Video: How to Use your Boogie Board Rip LCD eWriter

  • Boogie Board Tablet: (video from IFA 2011)

    Boogie Board Rip LCD eWriter (IFA 2011)

  • IFA-2011-Boogie-Board-Rip

    IFA 2011: Boogie Board Rip from Improv Electronics

  • Boogie Board Rip

    Boogie Board Rip

  • Evernote Tutorial: Directly Save

    Evernote Tutorial: Directly Save

  • MyScript Tutorial: Importing and OCR

    MyScript Tutorial: Importing and OCR

What the media is saying

"We like what we see." – Engadget

"A pretty exciting device for those who want simple note taking functionality." –Engadget

"Save and recall all your mid-meeting epiphanies." – Popular Science

"A useful gadget indeed." – mobile-review.com

"Offers great pressure sensitivity and feels natural - like writing with a pencil and paper." –Yahoo! News (Associated Content)

See all media coverage

What our fans are saying

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