The Search for the Ultimate Writing Tools

When I started teaching, it didn't take too long before I discovered I was on the search for the perfect pen.  It had to feel right in my hand and leave a good looking mark on the page.  I've settled on the Pilot G-2 07 for all my grading.  It's retractable, has a rubber (but not gushy) grip, and it almost never skips or blotches.

I have the same sort of search for my computerized writing station.  I settled on an Asus X83V laptop, which is a pretty robust system with a 1G graphics card in it,...