Here’s a Pen for Your Thoughts

The perfect ending to that unfinished screenplay comes to you on the exit ramp off the 405. No need to pull over to take notes--the Presidio Pencorder will do it for you.

Measuring 5 1/2 inches long and weighing in at 2 1/2 ounces, the Pencorder uses a microchip instead of a cassette tape to record up to 75 seconds of personal memos. Thumb-operated push buttons perform all functions (record, play, next memo, play previous memo and erase), allowing one-handed use.

The top-of-the-line Presidio resembles a Mont Blanc, with a twisting ballpoint mechanism housed in brass, layered with black lacquer and accented with 23-karat gold.

The sleek SoMa model, available in nickel or matte black, looks like something James Bond would tote.

The econo version is the Essex. It’s translucent, to allow for a view of the cool technology at work inside. But with only 12 seconds of recording time, the Essex Pencorder may not pick up those soon-to-be famous last words. Call (800) 223-4340 for information.