Reusable Ixp-Note makes Post-It Notes look antediluvian

Rest assured, we've seen some seriously sophisticated takes on the famed Post-It Note, but Girton Labs may have the most ingenious twist of all. The Ixp-Note, which is listed as "currently in development," is little more than a recyclable, reusable Post-It with oodles of intelligence. The device relies on low-cost electronic circuit printing technology, enabling users to select a time / date via the printed scroll in which they'd like to be reminded of whatever they just jotted down on the highlighted strip. When the time comes, an alarm similar to that found in a musical greeting card will sound, jolting the memory of the note holder and potentially saving the day. As it stands, there's no telling how much each of these will cost, but considering that the battery should last at least a year, you won't have to have too many spares around, anyway.

[Via Telegraph]

[retro77 @ Apr 10th 2008 12:19PM]

I would have to say that this is way cool. Sure beats my "palm pilot" [writing on my hand]

[schmitty338 @ Apr 10th 2008 12:24PM]

Cool idea...but not practical IMO, just another thing to add to clutter...I have an HTC Touch (Vogue) that is my media player, organizer, scheduler, phone, note-taker, etc...and, like the vast majority of people who may want one of these, can easily program any reminder in it for years to come and choose how I want to be reminded at that.

Definitely cool, but given the ubiquitous infiltration of smartphones/PDAs, I don't see a large market for it.

[Hraefn @ Apr 10th 2008 3:27PM]

Well, I certainly don't want to tape my smartphone/PDA to the fridge just to remind someone to throw out the garbage or order pizza, so yeah, I really think there could be a market for these. ^^

[paul @ Apr 10th 2008 4:04PM]

Ubiquitous PDAs/smartphones? Get wise to yourself . . .

[Lowest Ranked @ Apr 10th 2008 12:30PM]

Antedi-what?!

[patsy @ Apr 10th 2008 12:59PM]

luvian

[trigger @ Apr 10th 2008 2:04PM]

Before the flood (deluge). Meant to imply that something predates an ancient flood, usually that of Noah or another ANE flood story (i.e. the Gilgamesh Epic).

[Nate the Prophet @ Apr 10th 2008 12:33PM]

Brilliant use of the word antediluvian!!!

Whether or not this will make it, I don't know, but I have to disagree with the above post. I am on my MBP all the time and although I do use Stickies as well as a PDA and cell phone to make notes--I still end up using Post-It notes the majority of the time. It's simply quicker and easier, and I can write a note for someone else and hand it to them.

[Adam @ Apr 10th 2008 12:36PM]

As a post it note fanatic. I would like this.

[Jason G. @ Apr 10th 2008 12:37PM]

Ctrl + Command + D - I love my Mac.

antediluvian |ˌantēdəˈloōvēən|
adjective [ attrib. ]
of or belonging to the time before the biblical Flood : gigantic bones of antediluvian animals.
• chiefly humorous ridiculously old-fashioned : they maintain antediluvian sex-role stereotypes.
See note at old .
ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from ante- + Latin diluvium ‘deluge’ + -an .

[schmitty338 @ Apr 10th 2008 12:52PM]

...I knew eh?....We lowly Windows users don't even know what a dictionary is...*roll eyes*

[Hooterman @ Apr 10th 2008 12:54PM]

So you mean if I buy a Mac I don't have to go through all the hassle of copy/pasting that word in a google search?

Sign me up!

[Lowest Ranked @ Apr 10th 2008 12:56PM]

CTRL + T + google + CTRL + Enter

I love my Firefox.

[CarpeD1em500 @ Apr 10th 2008 1:01PM]

"Ctrl + Command + D - I love my Mac."

So wait, Control, plus Command, plus D, minus you love your Mac?

I'm lost, you have to give away your love for your Mac just to search something? Seems like a lot of hassle for nothing. If you switch to PC, it's much easier, and you don't have to give anything away...you just type it into Google. Very simple my friend.

But hey, Macs, they just work...lmao...

[Jason G. @ Apr 10th 2008 1:29PM]

Wow, pretty strong reaction. It's just convenient, that's all. Google works great too, and I probably use it more often day-to-day. Just chill on the comments.

[snowglyder @ Apr 10th 2008 1:45PM]

Right-Click, Drag up + google + enter

I love Firefox with Mouse Gestures...

[o29 @ Apr 10th 2008 3:46PM]

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1171

Hurray Firefox extensions.

[Jim Bob @ Apr 10th 2008 1:01PM]

Unclipped nails really bugs me heh.

[itlnstln @ Apr 10th 2008 1:17PM]

No kidding, I hope it's just a fat chick.

[interlard @ Apr 10th 2008 1:16PM]

Antediluvian. Ah the phenomenon of Donovan.

[Craig @ Apr 10th 2008 2:15PM]

The Times said that these should be on sale next year for around £10 for a pack of 10. A.k.a £1 each.

[Katie @ Apr 10th 2008 2:20PM]

First the 8 track tape now the Post It note? No way!
What... are they going to make that new contraption in all those cool neon colors too?
The other thing is if one is a true Post It note lover, you can't just post one.

[Mark @ Apr 10th 2008 2:33PM]

Post-It:

Engadget I love the content and coverage on the tech world, but please, I hate this new site design. Everything is suddenly much less intuitive and its really annoying me.

[Anonymoose @ Apr 10th 2008 2:40PM]

word. you're supposed to be apple fanboys, not linux.

[booticon @ Apr 10th 2008 3:21PM]

Dear Mark:

Alright, fair enough. Tomorrow we're going to revert back to our old design based on your complaint alone. Thanks!

Yours,

Engadget

[Glyn @ Apr 10th 2008 4:46PM]

These were mentioned in the Times today.

Price given was £10 for 10

[Galley @ Apr 11th 2008 7:48AM]

Double-click word, right-click, select "Look up in Dictionary". I love my Mac!