Blackboard™ 2.0 is powered by cholesteric LCD technology to create a fluid, freeform, and paperless note-taking experience. Simply use the included stylus or Smart Pen to sketch out your ideas. Blackboard 2.0 works in perfect harmony with its companion app to transform all written notes and drawings into digital files. The board of a single Blackboard 2.0 provides an infinite number of pages and just the right amount of smart connectivity (minus the multiple chargers and endless scrolling).

Blackboard™ 2.0 offers two unique methods – and corresponding product SKUs – for saving your written work. For Smart Pen Set, the included Smart Pen leverages Bluetooth connectivity to instantly save notes to the Blackboard companion app. For Smart Scan, you save notes using the app’s scanning feature, which is accessed through your smartphone.

The Blackboard™ 2.0 Smart Pen Reusable Notebook Set includes a Smart Pen writing tool that saves notes automatically while you write (requires Bluetooth connection) and comes with a built-in magnetic folio cover to protect your investment in style. The Blackboard™ 2.0 Smart Scan Reusable Notebook allows you to save your notes by scanning them with your smartphone, using the Blackboard app. Smart Scan does not have a folio included, but one can be purchased separately.

Blackboard™ 2.0 offers two different versions based on how you prefer to save your notes and your desired level of connectivity. You can choose between the Smart Scan method (less connected) or the Smart Pen method (Bluetooth connected System), depending on your preferences and needs. Should you purchase Blackboard 2.0 Smart Scan and decide that you’d like to upgrade, you can purchase the Smart Pen separately and sync it to your board (which will automatically convert your version to have the same capabilities as the Smart Pen set).

Both versions offer a high-contrast, vibrant green writing experience on the notebook's black writing surface. The Smart Pen version includes a Smart Pen writing tool that works in perfect harmony with the board, while the Smart Scan version includes a pen-inspired stylus for writing.

No, Blackboard™ 2.0's dark mode is always on, eliminating the need for charging cords or routine charging. Blackboard 2.0’s low power consumption LCD tech makes it convenient for continuous use without worrying about battery life. If you purchase the Smart Pen set, you will need to charge the Smart Pen from time to time, depending on how frequently you use it.

Yes, you can easily share your notes from Blackboard™ 2.0 by transforming each page into individual digital files through the companion app. This allows you to save, access, and share your notes – in either an image or PDF version – with others.

As long as you have the smartphone on you that has the Blackboard companion app installed, you will be able to revisit and access your saved notes at any time. The Blackboard companion app is free, compatible with leading cloud-based storage solutions – including DropBox, EverNote, OneNote, and Google Drive – and has built-in features for organizing and sharing files with contacts.

While the original Blackboard remains a best-in-class reusable smart notebook, the new Blackboard 2.0 features a streamlined design, thoughtful optimizations, and refined UX changes – based on customer insights and research – to help foster focus, creativity, and mindful productivity.

Key changes include …
- A template-free design (smart code is now embedded directly into the board’s design to help save paper and provide a blank canvas)
- A buttonless UX (work is now erased with just a tap of the board)
- Solutions for magnetically securing your stylus, Smart Pen, and folio cover are now integrated directly into the product’s design

With proper care, Blackboard 2.0 should easily outlive its estimated product lifespan of five years.