does it require a power source?

#6 - no

can you hold it in your hands

#7 - yes

is it an ink pen?

#8 - no

Is it rigid?

#9 - no

does it weigh under 10 lbs

sorry - yes it does weigh under 10 pounds

is it normally used in the home, as opposed to in the office?

#11 - no

Ha! This is the classic question! This is always asked, as a matter of tradition.

man made..
less than 10 pounds..
not rigid..
can be held in your hands..
no power source required..
evenly used between the home and office..
is not bigger than a breadbox..
may or may not be used on a daily basis..

is it a pile of crap or something?

it would be used less in a home environment, and no it's not crap.