LeapReader's a sort of spiritual successor to the company's Tag line, maintaining the reading tool's pen-like form factor, while adding writing to the equation.

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"For those working with our professional products, the pen is already their input tool of choice, " continued Tsunekawa.

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Feedback is gathered using a markup pen tool to add notes and drawings on top of the work.

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The pen will always have a place in translating thoughts into immediate expression, providing people with a strong and effective tool to write down their story, give directions or even play games.

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