The writing tool works fine but it doesn't erase well
598742
The front of the toy was scratched and marred.  The writing tool works fine but it doesn't erase well, even after sliding the "eraser" back and forth several times.  Unfortunately, I need to return it.
2432965
writing won't erase!  Very disappointed. I have used everything to remove it.  Yes I used a dry erase marker  I even tried the trick to use the dry erase over it then wipe quickly and that semi works.
2969886
I love the pen, but I can't find a refill for the eraser. Any suggestions?
390658
Doesn't erase properly. What good is an eraser if it doesn't work? I recommend not wasting money on this one.
95406
Writing with a finger is better than writing with this. Does not work very well with handwriting recognition software. It is fine if you are buying it for drawing.
1240249
I bought these because these were recommended on a homeschooling website. I love that these don't erase easily when used for writing on sheet protectors. It was frustrating for my 5 year-old to use the wipe-off markers because anytime she slid her hand across the page, it would erase.
3101166
... even if sometime if falls off after moving it or unclipping the pens. The pens work fine and the magnetic eraser do the job
4233149
I'm a novice sketcher, using only a HB pencil, but the eraser just doesn't seem to have the erasing quality I was looking for.
2294134
I think its hit and miss with these erasers. Sometimes I get really good ones that erase cleanly and then sometimes I get bad ones that leave smudges and practically fall apart while erasing. Either way, they work and they're cheap so they get 4 stars.
3214710
I've noticed that the lifetime of my retractable sharpies are far less than my capped ones. The retractable feature doesn't always work perfectly, and it lets air get to the tip of the markers - thus drying them out. A cool idea, but not perfectly executed.
1018395
Easy to erase but don't last as long as I would expect. I got a pack last year and had to order another this year because they all ran low, and I couldn't write with them any more.
4164991
We used it for a metal blackboard thinking it would work like chalk. It did as it wrote and appeared like chalk, but then we couldn't remove the ink...
Not sure if it was the marker pen or the metal blackboard. Either way if it's supposed to work like chalk, it should have erased easy enough, but it did not. How ever, it is more precise than  chalk and doesn't break or smudge as easy. Definitely has it's pros but it's a con if you need to change the text.
756033
The note-taking feature works great, but there are 2 small problems with it.

1) The output files are proprietary TOP files which can't be used with other software.

2) The included software just gives you a raster image of the page rather than vector format that could be scaled and rotated (and would be far more useful).

The unit works well as a tablet, just make sure that you push that USB plug in all the way (really odd design decision there). But my biggest criticism here is why didn't they include a pressure sensitive pen?  They mention in the manual that it's compatible with pressure sensitive pens, but don't actually go on to mention which ones (I've tried a couple of different types, but they didn't work).

It tries hard to do both jobs well, but not quite hard enough for my money.

Note that you can also get this under a different brand name for $50 less.
2349757
Yes, this erasable pen is useful and does erase.  Be aware that if you write on colored paper, as you erase, you will be taking the color off the paper making it pretty obvious that you've erased something.
435562
the chalk is fine and colors are fun to use, however the eraser doesn't clean it off completely.  I no longer use the eraser but a we paper towel instead.
700842
This is a niche product that seems to works fine. The idea is that use a permanent marker to write on a clear glossy substance on a file folder tab and then if you want to change what you wrote all you do is get a white eraser and start all over. I did not have a white eraser so I just used a tissue and scratched away the marker with my fingernail, as a result I don't know how it works with the white eraser.

I think this is a niche product because the white eraser and permanent marker don't come with it and I really don't know what a white eraser is. This seem like a lot of trouble to go through when you want to write on a folder. I just use a pen and a precut while label that I put on the tab. When I want to change the what I wrote I just paste a new white label over the old one and use a pen or any writing instrument I have in my office.

On the positive side the tab writing area is large. I measured it at four inches across and two inches high. Most labels are not that big. If you have a permanent marker and white eraser and want to erase what you wrote on filing folders then this is the product for you.

I was able to remove the marker with a tissue and the pressure of my fingernail but some people might not want to do this. If Smead wants people to use this product it should make things easier and at least supply a white eraser or say where to buy one.
4925618
I use the same white board markers I use in my classroom, and this board does not erase well.  Also, putting a slot for a marker would be such a simple fix.  Board is small, but that was not an issue for me.