Clinton has just finished a very in-depth review of Phatware’s Calligrapher 8.4. This software allows Pocket PC users a variety of intuitive handwriting input methods.

According to Clinton, “PhatWare has updated CalliGrapher to version 8.4 and the improvements and enhancement that make this a great time to purchase or upgrade.  While the fundamental elements of the application have not changed – Soft Input Panels – or SIP – Write Anywhere and Write Pad, complete compatibility with Windows Mobile 5.0, a new color ink pad for ink color in Word Pad, movable ink, the CalliGrapher Statistical Analyzer (which will be covered in detail in this review), and Write Pad Log files, the enhancements to 8.4 are significant if not glaringly obvious.”

He says further, “Perhaps the biggest improvement has come in the Digital Ink Filler which compensates for irregularities in your touch screen.  This is a tremendous and significant improvement for those who have screen protectors on your device, especially when in the Write Pad mode!  Other enhancements include the option for you to hide or show the Write Anywhere or Write Pad icon on the today screen, selectable text gestures in Write Pad and general, under-the-hood performance gains.”

If your Pocket PC doesn’t have a built-in keyboard, or if you prefer a pen-based method, then you should give Calligrapher a try. After reading Clinton’s review, of course!

Read Clinton’s full review here.