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Anyone know of a decent stylus for the vibrant? I just ordered a cheapo one from ebay and it's not that great. It has a rubber tip so I can't swype or drag well. I just want one so I can use the phone without taking off my gloves during cold weather. Thanks.
What about touchscreen gloves, instead?
http://www.bing.com/shopping/search?q=touchscreen gloves&FORM=HURE
Doesn't the stylus have to be a capacitive touch screen stylus?
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I also need to know this. I use Square to process credit cards for my business and customers have hard time using thier finger for signatures, I need a pen that will work and not scratch the screen.
proresearch said:
I also need to know this. I use Square to process credit cards for my business and customers have hard time using thier finger for signatures, I need a pen that will work and not scratch the screen.
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the screen has gorilla glass so its almost impossible to scratch and you can just google capacitive stylus and go to the shopping section
ColorNapkin said:
What about touchscreen gloves, instead?
http://www.bing.com/shopping/search?q=touchscreen gloves&FORM=HURE
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I know of touchscreen gloves, but they don't act as good shooting gloves. I'd like to stick to my current gloves.
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Doesn't the stylus have to be a capacitive touch screen stylus?
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Yes, it does.
I've been doing some more research on it. I can't really find the perfect stylus. I tried to use my crappy stylus today and it was a hassle to get it in and out of my pocket. I think I may abandon the whole stylus thing altogether and go with another method like sewing some conductive thread into my shooting gloves.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-A-Glove-Work-With-A-Touch-Screen/
Whoever wanted a stylus for signatures, it looks like the Dagi stylus give the best accuracy. I would've went with that, but it is kind of expensive and hear it stops working randomly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riE3imu5nLI
If anyone has better options, let me know.
burntrat said:
If anyone has better options, let me know.
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I like my pogo sketch. Amazon has them for about $7 (forum will not let me post external link).
tgaume said:
I like my pogo sketch. Amazon has them for about $7 (forum will not let me post external link).
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That's the one with the foam tip right? Does it work on the 4 bottom buttons?
Just tried it on mine, and yes it does.
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it looks like the Dagi stylus give the best accuracy.
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DayDeal.com has a HTC Branded stylus that looks exactly like the Dagi one. They also have several conductive foam tip ones as well. Just stay away from rubbery style tips. They are a little smaller and a little more precise for tapping, but they stick to the screen so Swype does not work well and neither would signatures.
BTW - Does the square hardware work with the T959 Vibrant?
T313C0mun1s7 said:
DayDeal.com has a HTC Branded stylus that looks exactly like the Dagi one. They also have several conductive foam tip ones as well. Just stay away from rubbery style tips. They are a little smaller and a little more precise for tapping, but they stick to the screen so Swype does not work well and neither would signatures.
BTW - Does the square hardware work with the T959 Vibrant?
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Yes, square officially supports the vibrant.
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Wow, that HTC one is just as expensive as the Dagi. I would've gotten one, but read some reviews about it not working after a while.
The best stylus I've used is, by far, the Griffin. I got mine from Amazon for just under $15. I bought it for sketching on my iPad but use it on my Vibrant as well.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041D0K1Q/ref=oss_product
The tip is soft rubber (as opposed to conductive foam like the Pogo) that slides across the screen nicely. The eBay kinds have rubber that skids and leaves marks - the tip on this one does not. I've used it on bare screens, crystal clear screen protectors, and matte anti-fingerprint screen protectors with no issues whatsoever.
Sensitivity and accuracy are better than the Pogo and it works at all angles, unlike those crap eBay kind.
From what I understand, Targus and Boxwave make versions that are pretty much identical. I think they all run about the same price, so I guess go with whatever brand you like best.
Targus - Stylus for Apple® iPad™
Works just as good and can pick up at local best buy. I sell these with cell phones all day long.
cha0sdsm said:
Targus - Stylus for Apple® iPad™
Works just as good and can pick up at local best buy. I sell these with cell phones all day long.
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AAhhh...I should have checked locally first. I just ordered the Griffin through amazon. Hopefully I get it before winter is over. Thanks for all your help guys. I was pretty close to sewing that conductive thread on my gloves which I did not want to do.
well, if those other options don't work out for you, you might want to consider some meat:
sausage stylus
steveyoo97 said:
well, if those other options don't work out for you, you might want to consider some meat:
sausage stylus
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And of course I love the comment at the bottom by the vegetarian.
steveyoo97 said:
well, if those other options don't work out for you, you might want to consider some meat:
sausage stylus
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thats funny. at least you have a snack nearby when you're hungry.
i just got the griffin stylus. its pretty nice. slick on the screen. doesnt grip at all. needs little to no pressure on the screen. only problem is finding the sweet spot for the 4 bottom buttons. it only works like half the time with more pressure.
I've been looking into getting a stylus? What are your thoughts? Do all of them have round blunt ends? this is the one I was looking at...
http://www.wacom.com/en/Products/BambooStylus.aspx
Yes, they all have round blunt ends. Some are better than others but there's really nothing you can do about it with a capacitive screen.
You are never going to get anywhere near the accuracy you would get with an active digitizer. Also, you'll never have any sort of pressure sensitivity.
so personally, I don't think it's worth it but I'm probably not the best person to give you advice. I am user of windows tablets with active digitizers(wacom and n-trig) so I will never have any respect for capacitive styli. then again, they're pretty cheap and they do work to some extent so I guess you can't really lose.
I'll stick with my fujitsu t5010 for now and I'll probably get a fujitsu q550, motion computing cl900 or asus ep121 soon. If I really wanted to take notes with an android tablet, I'd get the htc flyer(it has an n-trig digitizer) but the note taking software for android is really quite pathetic compared to something like one note for windows.
don't get me wrong here. I'm a huge fan of android. I actually write android tablet apps for a living. there's a lot of things android tablets do well but note taking is not one of those things.
Just make sure you get one with rubber tip and not foam.
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you'll never have any sort of pressure sensitivity.
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The HTC Flyer + stylus has pressure sensitivity. I have both these tablets and I like them both, but the Flyer is my favorite.
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The HTC Flyer + stylus has pressure sensitivity. I have both these tablets and I like them both, but the Flyer is my favorite.
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That's because the flyer has a n-trig active digitizer. The galaxy tab, however, certainly does not.
I use a Targus stylus from time to time on my XOOM and my Galaxy Tab 7.
The primary advantage for me is fingerprint reduction. Its nice to clean the screen and have it stay clean for a while. Try eating Pizza and poking your tablet's screen with your finger!
Accuracy is better with a stylus, however in terms of speed, fingers are generally faster.
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I use a Targus stylus from time to time on my XOOM and my Galaxy Tab 7.
The primary advantage for me is fingerprint reduction. Its nice to clean the screen and have it stay clean for a while. Try eating Pizza and poking your tablet's screen with your finger!
Accuracy is better with a stylus, however in terms of speed, fingers are generally faster.
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That's a good idea. I will look into that.
I love my SGP Stylus. Highly recommend it, got it on Amazon with prime (and it's white)
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good stylus
I got myself a few of these and they work wonders.
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/fashion-stylus-pen-for-iphone-ipad-red-81284
Cheap, great build quality and man do they work good...
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I got myself a few of these and they work wonders.
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/fashion-stylus-pen-for-iphone-ipad-red-81284
Cheap, great build quality and man do they work good...
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OK, I just bought two on your recommendation... (hope you aren't a spamer)
haha... Not a spammer. Don't worry.
All my friends have bought tablets in the last few weeks and I got em all some of these and they all use them. Even when they pinch to zoom they use one finger on the screen and the stylus.
You'll like it. It's very precise and matches the build quality of the targus one.
You can make a good stylus out of an aluminum pen or hollow aluminum tube (from a telescopic mirror or an antenna) and some conductive foam squeezed into the end. there are tutorials on youtube. You should be able to get the foam from a computer supply shop or you can order it for cheap on ebay
the Dagi Stylus P501 looks like the one to get
find them on ebay
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssLu0z7SGgc
picked up an official Samsung stylus.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/ET-S100CBEGSTA
I just bought a 2 pack for 5 free shipping. So, yeah, it's worth it even if I use them once.
I have the samsung stylus in hand. Super smooth. Makes getting around the swype keyboard a breeze. I might be more accurate with it than my finger.
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Bought this one off ebay but the thing is way too thick and just doesnt perform well with drawing apps like draw something. Can anyone suggest a thinner one trying to find one along the size of the galaxy note
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Stylus-T...S-iPad-2-iPod-Touch-Smart-Phone-/120880674107
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i would actually just try to order an replacement stylus for a Galaxy Note. I bought one from an AT&T store just so I could use some of my drawing apps and I'm loving it.
The notes pen isn't suppose to be able to write on this phone I watched a video on YouTube and he was trying to use the notes pen and it didn't work. I was going to get one till I seen the video
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sinxjae said:
i would actually just try to order an replacement stylus for a Galaxy Note. I bought one from an AT&T store just so I could use some of my drawing apps and I'm loving it.
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You sir are a liar, the Galaxy Note S-Pen is not a Capactive Stylus its Inductive
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I actually have something like what you have an it works ok. Is the pointed end useable? I just have the one that's round.
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I only know of 1 and it's NOT quite in production yet...
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hand/hand-stylus
Dagi Stylus
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DAGI-Capaci...Accessories&hash=item19d00c21b5#ht_2443wt_988
Note works best with no screen protector though or a very hard plastic type of protector not sticky thin ones.
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Dagi Stylus
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DAGI-Capaci...Accessories&hash=item19d00c21b5#ht_2443wt_988
Note works best with no screen protector though or a very hard plastic type of protector not sticky thin ones.
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I've used one of those. it's got a big, flat >1/4" disk on it.
VERY awkward.
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I've used one of those. it's got a big, flat >1/4" disk on it.
VERY awkward.
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Do they work well?
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Do they work well?
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I didn't play with it long enough to care to find out. It was that "odd" to handle.
Sadly that doesn't make it a "thin" stylus by any means.
I saw one being advertised on barnes and noble's site for the nook that "looked" thin but I haven't checked it out to see whether it was just the photo that made it look that way.
So I found a stylus that has a smaller surface area. Its the same thickness as a regular pen.
www.wacom.com/en/Products/Bamboo/BambooStylus.aspx
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Found this one works great. thin and light weight plus it was extremely cheap thanks for all the input guys
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Capac...-Note-Galaxy-S-II-Epic-4G-Touch-/370604181070
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If you want to draw on your E4GT you should really give the Jot Mini a try.
http://www.amazon.com/Adonit-Stylus...LTAU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338263247&sr=8-1
It is very accurate, much more so than ANY bubble-tip stylus and it registers very well on the E4GT's screen. I use one myself. It is also nice and small which makes it easy to carry around with your phone.
So what do you think...? Will Galaxy S3's "C-Pen" work on our Galaxy Notes?
It looks pretty comfortable to hold, has a soft tip and the tip is reasonably thin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruq-XCobiWQ
Brgds... /Tubgirl
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So what do you think...? Will Galaxy S3's "C-Pen" work on our Galaxy Notes?
It looks pretty comfortable to hold, has a soft tip and the tip is reasonably thin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruq-XCobiWQ
Brgds... /Tubgirl
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From what I understand it's a capacitive pen. So yes, it will work. It won't be recognized as a stylus and won't have pressure sensitivity, though.
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From what I understand it's a capacitive pen. So yes, it will work. It won't be recognized as a stylus and won't have pressure sensitivity, though.
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Must be more to it or why wouldn't it work on the iPhone then?
Brgds... /Tubgirl
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Judging from the comments it does NOT work on the Note.
Brgds... /Tubgirl
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Judging from the comments it does NOT work on the Note.
Brgds... /Tubgirl
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So this is mean that stylus is NOT capacitive or maybe this comment-guy can be mistaken.
Anyway who cares? It's too expensive! Better and cheaper to buy wacuum stylus. It's more comfortable to hold and has an additional function like eraser.
Theres a thread about somewhere with a list of larger more comfortable pens that work with our notes if thats all you're after, some even have erasers on the opposite end which are useable within the S memo app.
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So this is mean that stylus is NOT capacitive or maybe this comment-guy can be mistaken.
Anyway who cares? It's too expensive! Better and cheaper to buy wacuum stylus. It's more comfortable to hold and has an additional function like eraser.
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Well the "comment-guy" was the uploader of the video which has access to a c-pen and probably a Note too so I think the answer it true.
I just thought it would be interesting to know... the soft and pretty thin tip appealed to me.
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Well the "comment-guy" was the uploader of the video which has access to a c-pen and probably a Note too so I think the answer it true.
I just thought it would be interesting to know... the soft and pretty thin tip appealed to me.
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Firstly, that guy has a hideous bri'ish accent.
Second, it is the "C-Pen" NOT the "S Pen"... I don't know how he could mix them up.
Thirdly, I'm pretty sure the "C Pen" is not an active digitizer pen (eg Wacom). It probably is a capacitive one. The reason why it doesn't work on the iPhone is probably because the tip is too narrow. Yes, the iOS devices have a minimum surface area to actually register hits and it is much larger than that, maybe double.
I don't know if it will work on the NOTE. I don't see any reason why it wouldn't, unless there's something special about the S3's screen which Samsung forgot to mention in the Press Release. I guess you need to try yourself, or find a friend who will get the SGS3.
Hey guys,
In excitement to receive the new S III on Verizon, I have set to search for cases, screen covers, etc. However, I happened to come across the Samsung S III C Pen in another post and was wondering what your thought were on it. Has anyone try it yet?
I'm an Animation Student in Digital Arts, and would like to use the C Pen for quick sketching on the S III.
The Samsung's link is here:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ETC-S10CSEGSTA
Forgive me in advance if this topic was meant to be posted in the Q&A section instead of here,
Cheers,
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Hey guys,
In excitement to receive the new S III on Verizon, I have set to search for cases, screen covers, etc. However, I happened to come across the Samsung S III C Pen in another post and was wondering what your thought were on it. Has anyone try it yet?
I'm an Animation Student in Digital Arts, and would like to use the C Pen for quick sketching on the S III.
The Samsung's link is here:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ETC-S10CSEGSTA
Forgive me in advance if this topic was meant to be posted in the Q&A section instead of here,
Cheers,
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While I can't speak to the C Pen itself, my understanding is that it is just a capacitive stylus, unlike the S Pen for the note. That being the case, you will probably end up with a similar experience to other capacitive screen styli. Their quality can vary greatly but they are all just trying to replace your finger.
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While I can't speak to the C Pen itself, my understanding is that it is just a capacitive stylus, unlike the S Pen for the note. That being the case, you will probably end up with a similar experience to other capacitive screen styli. Their quality can vary greatly but they are all just trying to replace your finger.
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I don't think this is true. I saw a video (can't remember where now) that showed this C Pen in use and although it wasn't like the Note's S Pen, it wasn't like a normal stylus either. It is supposed to only work on the GS3 from what I understand and the person in the video used it on an iPhone to prove it. I ordered one yesterday. I will update this post once I get it and let you all know what I think of it.
I also have the Galaxy Note phone so I will be able to compare the 2.
i have watched one video, the only thing interested me...was that the stylus works only on S3, but no respond on iPhone.
Just wonder if it was true or not. and whats the point for that....:good::good:
I bought one last week and ended up sending it back. It looks and feels fantastic, but it didn't work that great with my screen protector installed (Zagg InvisibleShield) The surface was too "tacky" for any real precise usage. I mainly bought it for Draw Something and stuff like that. Now if you don't have a screen protector it should work perfect. Also I was under the impression that you could use it on tablets as well, going off the Amazon description that says: "Replacement for using fingers on your tablet or smartphone touchscreen" Sadly that isn't the case. I tried it on my Acer Iconia a500 tablet and my wife's Galaxy Nexus and it didn't do a thing. That's mainly my fault though for not doing research on it before hand and just going off of the Amazon description. So all that being said, if you don't have a screen protector installed or have something other than a Zagg InvisibleSHIELD, you shouldn't have an issue with it.
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I bought one last week and ended up sending it back. It looks and feels fantastic, but it didn't work that great with my screen protector installed (Zagg InvisibleShield) The surface was too "tacky" for any real precise usage. I mainly bought it for Draw Something and stuff like that. Now if you don't have a screen protector it should work perfect. Also I was under the impression that you could use it on tablets as well, going off the Amazon description that says: "Replacement for using fingers on your tablet or smartphone touchscreen" Sadly that isn't the case. I tried it on my Acer Iconia a500 tablet and my wife's Galaxy Nexus and it didn't do a thing. That's mainly my fault though for not doing research on it before hand and just going off of the Amazon description. So all that being said, if you don't have a screen protector installed or have something other than a Zagg InvisibleSHIELD, you shouldn't have an issue with it.
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What about ghost armor? I know it's same idea as Zagg, but you said "something other than Zagg InvisibleSHIELD"
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What about ghost armor? I know it's same idea as Zagg, but you said "something other than Zagg InvisibleSHIELD"
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If it is the same as the Zagg where the screen protector is tacky, then it will probably have the same results. It would probably work better if there isn't a screen protector on there or a crystal clear one. I have a regular capacitive stylus and using it on my Transformer, you can feel a little resistance with a "tacky" protector.
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I don't think this is true. I saw a video (can't remember where now) that showed this C Pen in use and although it wasn't like the Note's S Pen, it wasn't like a normal stylus either. It is supposed to only work on the GS3 from what I understand and the person in the video used it on an iPhone to prove it. I ordered one yesterday. I will update this post once I get it and let you all know what I think of it.
I also have the Galaxy Note phone so I will be able to compare the 2.
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The SGSIII uses a capacitive stylus. I tried my GNote stylus on the SGSIII and it does not work. The GNote can take a WACOM (Stock) stylus and a capacitive stylus and work I believe.
I do like using S Memo from my GNote to jot notes so I ordered the OEM Stylus for my SGSIII as well.
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The SGSIII uses a capacitive stylus. I tried my GNote stylus on the SGSIII and it does not work. The GNote can take a WACOM (Stock) stylus and a capacitive stylus and work I believe.
I do like using S Memo from my GNote to jot notes so I ordered the OEM Stylus for my SGSIII as well.
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Yea I know. I also have the GNote but I also have the Wacom Intuos 5 tablet and my GNote stylus does not work on it and the Wacom stylus does not work on my GNote either. I also ordered the OEM Stylus for my SGS3. Should be here early next week. :good:
And for the OP. Your first mistake was putting a Zagg shield on your phone. I used to use them on all my phones pretty much when they were the only option but Zagg shields suck. They're tacky like you said and they discolor, turn an ugly brownish color and the corners eventually peel (quicker than most other screen protectors I've used). There are plenty of better options out there now. I, personally, choose to keep my phones naked now. :cyclops:
Noob question:
does it take batteries somehow? I would imagine the pen simulates our fingers' electroblahblah pulses somehow... right?
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Noob question:
does it take batteries somehow? I would imagine the pen simulates our fingers' electroblahblah pulses somehow... right?
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No batteries..
so has anyone else bought one of these? i wanted the Gnote originally but verizon never got it and i doubt they will get the note 2. i want it for s memo for taking notes
After watching this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajNk7IQNYEg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I decide not to get it
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After watching this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajNk7IQNYEg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I decide not to get it
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i watched that video too. wonder if a cheap regular stylus would give the same experience
It looks really cool. Not sure how much I'd use it though.
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XdrummerXboy said:
Noob question:
does it take batteries somehow? I would imagine the pen simulates our fingers' electroblahblah pulses somehow... right?
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A wacom pen works with magnets. You can actually write though something as thick as cardboard and it will still work.
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jgalan14 said:
After watching this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajNk7IQNYEg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Damnit! Wish I woulda watched that video before I ordered mine. It should be here tomorrow according to UPS. I'll let you guys know what I think of it. I also have a Galaxy Note so I'll be able to compare the 2.
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Damnit! Wish I woulda watched that video before I ordered mine. It should be here tomorrow according to UPS. I'll let you guys know what I think of it. I also have a Galaxy Note so I'll be able to compare the 2.
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any update? how do you like it?
I got the C pen today. If you are thinking it will be close in operation to a WACOM pen or the Galaxy Note, it is not. Not even close.
The C pen is well made but the rubber tip skips along and is not smooth. I have not quite figured out the best angle for writing (I am left handed). The C pen does work for flipping screens and apps etc.
I will keep it and play with it some more, but it is really more of show off feature that is not nearly as useful as it is on the GNote. I wanted to try it because I do actually take and keep notes on my GNote. I will update if I discover anything new.
The S pen is absolutely not worth it. It doesn't work on any other devices besides the SGSIII
And it really doesn't work any better that other styli on the SGSIII. The only thing it has going for it is that it looks beautiful.