Stylii Thread

[dpridgen]

I am finding that using a stylus is pretty effective at this screen size. Things are small, and I have big fingers. Plus I learned how to type on a smartphone with a pressure sensitive screen, so using a stylus gives that extra level of control...

Anyway, let's hear your thoughts on the use of stylii, and which ones work well, and under what circumstances does it work well.

The only one I have tried is Poetic's Capacitive Stylus Pen. It works well with general screen input and tracks swipes nicely. I haven't tried it with any art apps yet, so I don't know how accurate the tracking is yet.

It feels okay in the hand. it is a hollow tube of aluminum with a chrome head and black balloon on the end to touch/write with on the screen. It definitely doesn't have the heft and balance of a good pen, but it works, and it includes a lanyard that plugs in to your earphone jack so you don't lose it. However if you tend to have earphones plugged in there, this won't help you.

Overall, I'm kind of liking the stylus thing, but I may continue my search for the perfect one.

 

[paulsam7]

I'm a stylus man, myself. I've got several New Trent microfiber-tip ones (click to expose/retract), and the Kuel H12 from SGP (twist to expose/retract the tip.)

I thought the microfiber tips would be a good choice to eliminate drag - and I was right. BUT, it's almost TOO smooth. And the tip is very squishy, so it's hard to judge how much pressure you need to apply (well, very little.)

What I like about the Kuel is that there is a nib inside the rubber tip, so you feel the contact of that point on the screen. And the rubber has a nice coating that keeps it from grabbing/stuttering as you drag. I read some pretty scathing reviews mentioning the two halves of the pen springing apart. Sounds to me like those folks had stripped the threads between the halves. Not an easy thing to do; you'd have to twist too far when closing it to even start unscrewing them, then do a bad job of putting them back together. Anyway, I don't have any problems with it, and it is my "go-to" stylus.

 

[zedorda]

I use an Estylo a solid wood stylus with both ends usable. It is made for drawing on an Ipad but works with any tablet and does not even require contact with the screen. Works great with no oil all eco friendly materials.

 

[apquijano]

I just bought a Rocketfish stylus from Best Buy and love using it with FreeNote. I also find it easier to play Final Fantasy III

 

[eps]

I love using the stylus that came with my case:

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[paulsam7]

I use an Estylo a solid wood stylus with both ends usable. It is made for drawing on an Ipad but works with any tablet and does not even require contact with the screen.

Thanks, zedorda! I checked this out, and I'm getting one (they have a few in stock & are shipping immediately.)

Here's a link to more info: http://plai.tv/blog/estylo-11

 

[MonoControl]

I use an Estylo a solid wood stylus with both ends usable. It is made for drawing on an Ipad but works with any tablet and does not even require contact with the screen. Works great with no oil all eco friendly materials.

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Where does one pick one of these up?

 

[zedorda]

Where does one pick one of these up?

I was part of the Kickstarter program for it. I have not seen them any where else.

 

[MonoControl]

I was part of the Kickstarter program for it. I have not seen them any where else.

Oh well I will have to just look around then =]

 

[paulsam7]

Oh well I will have to just look around then =]

Go to the company's page, ( Plai - The Official Website ) and click the Contact link - send an email to Fernando that you'd like one if they have any in stock. Alternatively, email him directly: fernando_jimenez@plai.tv

I put in an enquiry, and about a week later or less I got an email saying they had several of the black magnetic ones in stock for $20 + $5 shipping. It's en route to me now.

 

[MonoControl]

Go to the company's page, ( Plai - The Official Website ) and click the Contact link - send an email to Fernando that you'd like one if they have any in stock. Alternatively, email him directly: fernando_jimenez@plai.tv

I put in an enquiry, and about a week later or less I got an email saying they had several of the black magnetic ones in stock for $20 + $5 shipping. It's en route to me now.

Awesome thanks

 

[jedilow]

Are there any stylii/programs that work well for people with small handwriting? Most that I see have rather large contact points (especially compared to a pen) and the couple of programs that I've tried have lines that are really thick, thus I can't read what I'm writing since it blends in with the rest of the letters.

 

[hoosier4974]

Are there any stylii/programs that work well for people with small handwriting? Most that I see have rather large contact points (especially compared to a pen) and the couple of programs that I've tried have lines that are really thick, thus I can't read what I'm writing since it blends in with the rest of the letters.

I just got a new Nexus 7 and was looking around for some info on what's best. Ran across this video on YouTube reviewing five different stylii. The third or forth one has a laser type dot that makes some really fine lines.

Top 5 Styli for the Google Nexus 7 - YouTube

 

[katetape]

That one looks so awesome! Thanks for sharing.

I use an Estylo a solid wood stylus with both ends usable. It is made for drawing on an Ipad but works with any tablet and does not even require contact with the screen. Works great with no oil all eco friendly materials.

http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc372/zedorda/IMG_20120728_083302.jpg

http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc372/zedorda/IMG_20120728_083318.jpg

 

[anon(924308)]

I use an Estylo a solid wood stylus with both ends usable. It is made for drawing on an Ipad but works with any tablet and does not even require contact with the screen. Works great with no oil all eco friendly materials.

.. I didn't even realize such beautiful styli existed lol. just looked it up, and apparently it was only $8 +shipping on Kickstarter? damn, I need to look through Kickstarter more often

I just have this $9 New Trent stylus with the retractable pen. I like it because it's short and light, though some may consider that a disadvantage.

 

[TimeHunter]

I use the Wacom Bamboo Stylus, well weighted, fairly good size for all but giant hands, as well as a smaller, replaceable nib for when they inevitably wear out instead of replacing the entire stylus.

http://goo.gl/hLZwu (Amazon)

 

[odd1ne]

I like stylus on mine too, carnt find many apps though, I would love some apps like they do on the flyer/ note. I only got a cheap stylus to try it, I want a new one but most stylus from what I can see have think ends.

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[katetape]

Agreed about the Wacom Bamboo Stylus. I've always loved their stylii and tablets. Good quality and the replaceable nib comes in handy.

If you're serious about stylii, then I wouldn't cheap out with a Boxwave or something like that. It's better to avoid the headache and go with something comfortable and accurate with feedback.

I use the Wacom Bamboo Stylus, well weighted, fairly good size for all but giant hands, as well as a smaller, replaceable nib for when they inevitably wear out instead of replacing the entire stylus.

http://goo.gl/hLZwu (Amazon)

 

[tflash]

Agreed about the Wacom Bamboo Stylus. I've always loved their stylii and tablets. Good quality and the replaceable nib comes in handy.

If you're serious about stylii, then I wouldn't cheap out with a Boxwave or something like that. It's better to avoid the headache and go with something comfortable and accurate with feedback.

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I like my boxwave with the mesh tip. It's heavy and long like a real pen. The mesh tip glides nicely, and at any angle. The attaching lines are made well.

 

[dzigner]

Does kuel work with nexus 4 and 7?