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bossk171

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Registered: 2007-07-16

Posts: 305

Pen Competition

I'm currently in a competition with a guy I work with, who can come up with the coolest pen. He has two pens, one that extends and one that can write upside down and in space and stuff. All I have is a pen that looks fancy, but doesn't do anything cool.

So HELP! It can be homemade or bought. I need some ideas, I can't lose this. This is one of the smartest forums on the web, so I know that you will figure something out. I work in the tool department at a major retailer, so tool themed might be neat, but isn't imperative.

I'm willing to spend a little bit of money to win, but please don't come up with some multi-million dollar pen, that's not really realistic. Also, nothing that will get me fired.

I'm counting on you to help save my pride.

Thanks.

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MathsIsFun

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Registered: 2005-01-21

Posts: 7,713

Re: Pen Competition

What you want is Sonic Screwdriver (it also writes): http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/cubegoodies/8cff/

Or the Crayola pen: http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/supplies/8ed0/

Or the LightTalk II (but I don't think it writes): http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/lights/81ff/

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bossk171

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Registered: 2007-07-16

Posts: 305

Re: Pen Competition

Great suggestions.

While I myself am a huge Doctor Who fan, I'm also an American, no one I know would know what a sonic screwdriver is. I would think it's cool, but I couldn't win the competition.

The crayon is kinda neat.

The LightTalk II is THE COOLEST THING EVER! Wow! A little pricey, but totally worth it. My only hesitation is if it's not a pen, it won't count towards my competition. Also, I wonder if it really works that well. Does anyone know?

Great finds, please, anyone else, keep them coming!

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Ricky

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Registered: 2005-12-04

Posts: 3,791

Re: Pen Competition

This is a math forum, I don't think talk about pens should be allowed.

Pencils will destroy you all!

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mathsyperson

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Registered: 2005-06-22

Posts: 4,900

Re: Pen Competition

I can't think of any suggestions better than MathsIsFun's, but I want to throw in that normal biros will write in space. People thought they wouldn't because they don't write upside-down, but that's working against gravity instead of just without it.

Now I think about it, I once had a pen that had a USB stick on the end of it. It wasn't refillable though, so once it ran out it was a lot less useful.

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bossk171

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Registered: 2007-07-16

Posts: 305

Re: Pen Competition

My friend found this:  http://usb.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=00110&dept_id=015&cat_id=041

It's in the mail. I'm afraid that once I get it, me competitor will top it, so more suggestions are certainly welcome.

I can't find evidence anywhere that Math is Fun's LED pen is actually a pen, so I haven't ordered it yet.

And I'm sorry Ricky, while pencils are certainly preferable in math (and they can write upside down) in sales pens are supreme. Any super awesome pencil suggestions are of course welcome though.

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There are 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary, those who don't, and those who can use induction.