It was a birthday present.
The recipient loves it.

Very fast delivery, thank you!

I bought a used one elsewhere but I have to say that this pen is so helpful to me since I am a non speaking parent. It works so much better than I even thought it would. So helpful to translate books that Luka reads since sometimes I have no idea what he is reading.

The Youdao pen is a great tool for learning Chinese. As a non-Chinese speaking parent, it helps me to quickly look up translations for my kids. My kids also enjoy using the pen. It has made learning Chinese easier and more engaging for my kids.

The Youdao pen is a great tool for learning Chinese. As a non-Chinese speaking parent, it helps me to quickly look up translations for my kids. My kids also enjoy using the pen. It has made learning Chinese easier and more engaging for my kids.

This has made our language learning much easier! Highly recommended.

FEATURES I APPRECIATE:
-Pretty quick time between scan and translation.
-Holds a charge for multiple days (given smallish/medium frequency of use).
-After initial startup, does NOT need to be connected to internet at all - this can be totally turned off.
-When it gets a good scan (see below for some times it doesn't) the translation is usually accurate and is nicely idiomatic in English.
-Works with both traditional and simplified characters.
-Option to click on specific characters to get definition.
-Option for bluetooth headphones.

NEGATIVES:
-Some things do not scan reliably (see below).
-Even at the lowest volume setting, I wish it was quieter.
-The font size on the screen is pretty small. To make sure a line scanned correctly, I usually compare characters onscreen with my book, but sometimes the detailed characters are harder to make out.

THINGS THAT DON'T SCAN RELIABLY (for us, not a big deal, but important to know what to expect):
-Characters that are too large
-Characters on some multicolored or patterned backgrounds
-Characters with bopomofo next to them
-Single characters if they are close to others (easier to scan the whole line and then select the one you want)
-Anytime it's used by younger children (this will depend on the individual, but you need a steady hand)
-Multi-line scans (I feel like I have 50% success with these)

This has made our language learning much easier! Highly recommended.

FEATURES I APPRECIATE:
-Pretty quick time between scan and translation.
-Holds a charge for multiple days (given smallish/medium frequency of use).
-After initial startup, does NOT need to be connected to internet at all - this can be totally turned off.
-When it gets a good scan (see below for some times it doesn't) the translation is usually accurate and is nicely idiomatic in English.
-Works with both traditional and simplified characters.
-Option to click on specific characters to get definition.
-Option for bluetooth headphones.

NEGATIVES:
-Some things do not scan reliably (see below).
-Even at the lowest volume setting, I wish it was quieter.
-The font size on the screen is pretty small. To make sure a line scanned correctly, I usually compare characters onscreen with my book, but sometimes the detailed characters are harder to make out.

THINGS THAT DON'T SCAN RELIABLY (for us, not a big deal, but important to know what to expect):
-Characters that are too large
-Characters on some multicolored or patterned backgrounds
-Characters with bopomofo next to them
-Single characters if they are close to others (easier to scan the whole line and then select the one you want)
-Anytime it's used by younger children (this will depend on the individual, but you need a steady hand)
-Multi-line scans (I feel like I have 50% success with these)

My daughter finds the pen fun and makes learning a bit more easy but keep in mind this pen isn't always accurate. It gives the wrong translation time to time and each time you rescan a sentence you may get a completely different translation. It is still good for beginners but just keep in mind the accuracy isn't always there.

My daughter finds the pen fun and makes learning a bit more easy but keep in mind this pen isn't always accurate. It gives the wrong translation time to time and each time you rescan a sentence you may get a completely different translation. It is still good for beginners but just keep in mind the accuracy isn't always there.

I love this pen. It has made learning Chinese so much easier. I was worried about it becoming a crutch but instead it has made learning new words faster and easier. I can attempt more challenging books without the pain of writing new characters into pleco. I can quickly check my tones or pronunciation or my understanding of a sentence. I can also quickly look up a new character without my kids getting distracted waiting for me. This pen is a game changer.

I love this pen. It has made learning Chinese so much easier. I was worried about it becoming a crutch but instead it has made learning new words faster and easier. I can attempt more challenging books without the pain of writing new characters into pleco. I can quickly check my tones or pronunciation or my understanding of a sentence. I can also quickly look up a new character without my kids getting distracted waiting for me. This pen is a game changer.

I purchased this pen because my small children ( 5 and 6) are learning Chinese in a non-Chinese speaking household (primarily with Sagebook). As a non-Chinese speaker, there are a number of occasions when I need/want to translate Chinese into English and it becomes cumbersome to use Google Translate, WeChat translation, Pleco, iTranslate, etc. Further, when I use Sagebook flashcards with my children, sometimes I need a native/correct pronunciation. With this pen, I can do quick and easy translations. Although it is not inexpensive, it is far more affordable than the LeLe Chinese Reading pen system that I was planning to purchase. This product seems superior to the LeLe system because this pen can read most Chinese text while the LeLe pen only reads the books that come with the LeLe system. I plan to purchase leveled readers elsewhere and use this pen with those books. However, I must say that the one drawback is that there seems to be no way to control the volume on the pen, unless I have overlooked this particular option. Also, please note that this pen will NOT read Sagebooks because the Sagebook text is too large. Overall, this has been an excellent purchase for my family. And as always, the customer service at JoJo learning is warm and helpful. I highly recommend this product as it really is a game changer in my children's Chinese learning.

I purchased this pen because my small children ( 5 and 6) are learning Chinese in a non-Chinese speaking household (primarily with Sagebook). As a non-Chinese speaker, there are a number of occasions when I need/want to translate Chinese into English and it becomes cumbersome to use Google Translate, WeChat translation, Pleco, iTranslate, etc. Further, when I use Sagebook flashcards with my children, sometimes I need a native/correct pronunciation. With this pen, I can do quick and easy translations. Although it is not inexpensive, it is far more affordable than the LeLe Chinese Reading pen system that I was planning to purchase. This product seems superior to the LeLe system because this pen can read most Chinese text while the LeLe pen only reads the books that come with the LeLe system. I plan to purchase leveled readers elsewhere and use this pen with those books. However, I must say that the one drawback is that there seems to be no way to control the volume on the pen, unless I have overlooked this particular option. Also, please note that this pen will NOT read Sagebooks because the Sagebook text is too large. Overall, this has been an excellent purchase for my family. And as always, the customer service at JoJo learning is warm and helpful. I highly recommend this product as it really is a game changer in my children's Chinese learning.