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[Q] Thoughts on the Samsung S III C Pen

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,

Asanchez1005 said:
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.

gbmitchell said:
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.

DeadPlasmaCell said:
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"

XdrummerXboy said:
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.

julez456 said:
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?

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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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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jgalan14 said:
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
I decide not to get it
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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.

julez456 said:
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.

s-pen rubber tip broke off

Okay, this is very annoying.
The rubber tip of my s-pen broke off!
I now have to write much more 'vertical' because now the tip of the spen is quite flush with the rest of the pen.
I think I'm going to have to superglue something to the end, it's too blunt now.
- Frank

ChodTheWacko said:
Okay, this is very annoying.
The rubber tip of my s-pen broke off!
I now have to write much more 'vertical' because now the tip of the spen is quite flush with the rest of the pen.
- Frank
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Buy a new one or youl`ll scratch your screen mate

gee2012 said:
Buy a new one or youl`ll scratch your screen mate
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plastic isn't going to scratch the screen. Otherwise, all the note 1's users would have been ripping their screens to shreds.
I am pretty sure s-pens are not cheap too. I wonder if I can get a new one under warranty somehow.
I don't even use the s-pen all that much, so I might just live with it.
- Frank

Shouldn't the S-Pen be covered by the same warranty the phone has? This site does say one year warranty: http://samsungfulfillment.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=69

The first Note 2 i bought had the tip missing from the stylus of the box so i returned it and got a new box....maybe you can try to get it replaced.

iznee said:
The first Note 2 i bought had the tip missing from the stylus of the box so i returned it and got a new box....maybe you can try to get it replaced.
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Hrm. Now that you mention it - I never actually took a close look at the tip of the stylus before, so I have no idea if it was ever on there at all.

is it possible to replace the stylus/s-pen tip/nib?
does anyone know where I can get new ones?
mine is showing signs of wear.
I believe with the Note10" it comes with spare tips in the box. My note2 didn't come with spare tips.

speculatrix said:
is it possible to replace the stylus/s-pen tip/nib?
does anyone know where I can get new ones?
mine is showing signs of wear.
I believe with the Note10" it comes with spare tips in the box. My note2 didn't come with spare tips.
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The nib for the Note 2 s-pen is not replacable but if you have an s-pen for the Note 10.1 it will work with the Note 2 but will not fit into the Note 2 slot.

i bought one, made in china, less than $10

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Fine tipped capacitive stylus?

Hi there,
So my business would be made so much easier if I could have documents signed directly on my s3. I've got the app that performs flawlessly but now I just need the stylus.
As I wait for the Note 2, are there any fine tipped capacitive stylus that is well known and works well?
Thanks for your response.

EyeAndroid said:
Hi there,
So my business would be made so much easier if I could have documents signed directly on my s3. I've got the app that performs flawlessly but now I just need the stylus.
As I wait for the Note 2, are there any fine tipped capacitive stylus that is well known and works well?
Thanks for your response.
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I've got a Hand Stylus which works well, it's got a 4mm tip. Smallest tip you can get that isn't device specific.
There's also the C-Pen (if I remember the name right) from Samsung made specifically for the S3, but I've heard it isn't very good.

vegaman said:
I've got a Hand Stylus which works well, it's got a 4mm tip. Smallest tip you can get that isn't device specific
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not exactly true...
adonit jot:
http://adonit.net/product/jot/
it has a VERY precise tip (I use it all the time) but the disk makes it work. so in some ways it way larger, but from a user's standpoint, it is way smaller.

scarrmrcc said:
not exactly true...
adonit jot:
http://adonit.net/product/jot/
it has a VERY precise tip (I use it all the time) but the disk makes it work. so in some ways it way larger, but from a user's standpoint, it is way smaller.
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Is it the Jot Pro? Because the Jot Touch is $100 which is a bit too much.

rlatjs17 said:
Is it the Jot Pro? Because the Jot Touch is $100 which is a bit too much.
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I linked you to the Jot classic.. the $15 one. That is what I have. I don't even know if the pro works with android (and don't care, because i NOT paying 100 bucks for a stylus)
here is the store.. scroll down for the $15 goodness.
the jot flip is pretty nice, as it has a pen in it too... but I just don't carry it around enough to justify it.

scarrmrcc said:
I linked you to the Jot classic.. the $15 one. That is what I have. I don't even know if the pro works with android (and don't care, because i NOT paying 100 bucks for a stylus)
here is the store.. scroll down for the $15 goodness.
the jot flip is pretty nice, as it has a pen in it too... but I just don't carry it around enough to justify it.
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Are the tips all the same? Because that is one mighty fine tip.

scarrmrcc said:
not exactly true...
adonit jot:
http://adonit.net/product/jot/
it has a VERY precise tip (I use it all the time) but the disk makes it work. so in some ways it way larger, but from a user's standpoint, it is way smaller.
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I was just looking at that site XD
So it's a good stylus then? The center of the disk reads fine and all that? It's weird but their videos on the site focus more on the idea of the product than actually showing it in action. That got me kinda thinking it wasn't as good as they were making it out to be.

OP What app are you using?
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I shouldn't have revived this thread and sent a pm instead.

[Q] Calibrating S Pen

I'm trying to use my Bamboo feel on my 2014, but it's off by an uncomfortable amount. Is there a fix for this? Will there be one?

if it's like the note 8 then, not without kernel source. on the note 8 you can't calibrate or change anything without editing the kernel. you may be able to pop off the button and adjust two potentiometers there and adjust your offset. my feel registers perfectly without adjustment..

gina$zanboti said:
I'm trying to use my Bamboo feel on my 2014, but it's off by an uncomfortable amount. Is there a fix for this? Will there be one?
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Wacom has a new Feel pen just for galaxy, new part number. I think it was made for the 8 so it may work for the 2014.

kkretch said:
Wacom has a new Feel pen just for galaxy, new part number. I think it was made for the 8 so it may work for the 2014.
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Can you link me? I just bought this one from amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BVUQZZ2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

looks like I lied to you. I've been using my feel perpendicular to the screen so I saw no offset. holding it naturally and drawing it's about a mm off to the bottom right. I may check to see if I can adjust tje offset with the pots, but it may mess up the offset with my windows tabjets.

madsquabbles said:
looks like I lied to you. I've been using my feel perpendicular to the screen so I saw no offset. holding it naturally and drawing it's about a mm off to the bottom right. I may check to see if I can adjust tje offset with the pots, but it may mess up the offset with my windows tabjets.
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I'm assuming you're also using a non-standard pen (ie bamboo or something)? My situation is just as you say. It's about a mm off to the bottom right. I said it was uncomfortably off.. but that might have been an exaggeration. I"m using it now to do my calc homework and it's not bad, but I'm getting into drawing and ti's going to be a little troublesome there.
If you find a way to fix it let me know. Thanks.

mine actually says it's for galaxy note and devices with wacom digitizers. it's a w300UK something. unless there's another one floating around mine is supposedly made for it. good thing about the windows tablets is that i can calibrate pens, so if i adjust any pots it should be able to just run calibration again on the win tabs.

gina$zanboti said:
Can you link me? I just bought this one from amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BVUQZZ2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Bamboo Stylusfeel*for Samsung Galaxy Note - black
Part number: CS300UK2
http://www.wacom.com/us/en/everyday/bamboo-stylus-feel-samsung-galaxy-note
Looks like yours is CS300UK and the new one is CS300UK2, the spec sheet shows that the new one is 2 mm shorter.

I was wondering about this too

kkretch said:
Bamboo Stylusfeel*for Samsung Galaxy Note - black
Part number: CS300UK2
http://www.wacom.com/us/en/everyday/bamboo-stylus-feel-samsung-galaxy-note
Looks like yours is CS300UK and the new one is CS300UK2, the spec sheet shows that the new one is 2 mm shorter.
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Do you think taking the tip out and gently grinding it down on the end that isn't being used to write might help correct the offset a little?

gina$zanboti said:
Do you think taking the tip out and gently grinding it down on the end that isn't being used to write might help correct the offset a little?
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Not sure if the pen body is shorter or if the nib is shortened.
You could use a fingernail emery board but what ever you use if you take to much off you may not be able to get the nib out.
2mm = 5/64 inch or 0.0787401574804 inches.
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kkretch said:
Not sure if the pen body is shorter or if the nib is shortened.
You could use a fingernail emery board but what ever you use if you take to much off you may not be able to get the nib out.
2mm = 5/64 inch or 0.0787401574804 inches.
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Besides the nib being shorter I don't see why this one would definitely work better than the one that I have. My bamboo is also advertised as a s-pen designed for the galaxy series.

gina$zanboti said:
Besides the nib being shorter I don't see why this one would definitely work better than the one that I have. My bamboo is also advertised as a s-pen designed for the galaxy series.
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Call Wacom and ask them what pen is correct for your device.

is it possible a firmware update will fix this?

I have the same pen, and I am returning it. the "2" version is smaller on the taper part of the pen. That maybe the missing distance required for proper alignment. I gave the pen a week or so, and I have decided that the offset is way too much to live with. If there is anyone that has tried the new version, I would love to hear your thoughts on it.

KingGir said:
I have the same pen, and I am returning it. the "2" version is smaller on the taper part of the pen. That maybe the missing distance required for proper alignment. I gave the pen a week or so, and I have decided that the offset is way too much to live with. If there is anyone that has tried the new version, I would love to hear your thoughts on it.
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Same here. In another thread someone has said that the Microsoft surface Stylus worked with the 2014 with no offset, although the cursor doesn't register when you hover it above the screen. Last I heard we were wondering if air command and other hover features still worked.
http://www.amazon.com/Original-Micr...id=1382323108&sr=8-1&keywords=surface+pro+pen

gina$zanboti said:
Same here. In another thread someone has said that the Microsoft surface Stylus worked with the 2014 with no offset, although the cursor doesn't register when you hover it above the screen. Last I heard we were wondering if air command and other hover features still worked.
http://www.amazon.com/Original-Micr...id=1382323108&sr=8-1&keywords=surface+pro+pen
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I bought it and air command and cursor Work, there is a slight offset if you hold the pen at an angle. There's no offset if you hold it straight up I also don't like the included hard nib, I'm scared of scratching the screen. The eraser Works well and its more pressure sensitive than the S-pen
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That is similar to the feel, vertically there no offset. I will probably give it some time and e-mail wacom before buying the other version.

KingGir said:
I have the same pen, and I am returning it. the "2" version is smaller on the taper part of the pen. That maybe the missing distance required for proper alignment. I gave the pen a week or so, and I have decided that the offset is way too much to live with. If there is anyone that has tried the new version, I would love to hear your thoughts on it.
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I ordered the "2" version of the Bamboo Feel directly from Wacom's site and just got it. It works MUCH better than the widely available version (which I got from Amazon). As you said the tapered part of the pen is shorter, and I am able to write at an angle with minimal if any offset. I am able to make precise drawings without having to either hold the pen vertically or trying several times to get accurate lines. Also, so far I'm noticing far less random squiggles at the end of strokes that I was getting with the normal Bamboo feel. I'm happy I got this.

I ordered the Bamboo Feel on Amazon and everyone is right, in LectureNotes I had to make a 14 pixel offset to the left with that stylus. I am returning the Feel 1 and getting the Feel 2 from Wacom as noleafclover has posted. Thank you for the suggestion.

Any full size weighted stylus that is confirmed to work?

Looking for a full sized, nicely weighted, pen-feel stylus that has definitely been confirmed to work with the 2014 edition with no offset etc.

Same here! I had a bamboo feel which had an offset. I've e-mailed bamboo to see which of their model's work but I haven't heard back yet. I'm wondering if the samsung one works well. I can't find it in any local stores though.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009PJN1U8/ref=gno_cart_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1A0163V84UKHW

Bamboo stylus Feel. I've got the carbon/aluminum one. Works well!
Regards,
John Francis
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Does the stylus have an eraser on the back like the Samsung one?
... Never mind. It doesn't have an eraser. Looks like the Samsung one for now. For that kind of jack it should have the same functionality.
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gina$zanboti said:
Same here! I had a bamboo feel which had an offset. I've e-mailed bamboo to see which of their model's work but I haven't heard back yet. I'm wondering if the samsung one works well. I can't find it in any local stores though.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009PJN1U8/ref=gno_cart_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1A0163V84UKHW
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I have a sense this one won't work either, as one of the reviews says it's slightly off on the Note 8.0. Seems like the same issue.

razzbaronz said:
I have a sense this one won't work either, as one of the reviews says it's slightly off on the Note 8.0. Seems like the same issue.
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I was afraid of that.

jfrancis999 said:
Bamboo stylus Feel. I've got the carbon/aluminum one. Works well!
Regards,
John Francis
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I tried the bamboo feel carbon model, there is a significant 2mm offset. I also tried a bamboo fell model for galaxy note, it has much less offset, but also a little bit.

I've been using a Microsoft Surface stylus without any issue. Please note I do not keep "show stylus" enabled on my Notes, but where the pen lands is where the pen draws, there is no offset with actually writing / drawing. The eraser also works. I figured I would give it a try once I heard Microsoft has a Wacom Digitizer.
Best price is surprisingly Best Buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/pen-for...429707&skuId=8412048&st=surface pen&cp=1&lp=1 Amazon is quite a bit more http://www.amazon.com/Original-Micr...=1382232699&sr=1-2&keywords=surface+rt+stylus

wingdo said:
I've been using a Microsoft Surface stylus without any issue. Please note I do not keep "show stylus" enabled on my Notes, but where the pen lands is where the pen draws, there is no offset with actually writing / drawing. The eraser also works. I figured I would give it a try once I heard Microsoft has a Wacom Digitizer.
Best price is surprisingly Best Buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/pen-for...429707&skuId=8412048&st=surface pen&cp=1&lp=1 Amazon is quite a bit more http://www.amazon.com/Original-Micr...=1382232699&sr=1-2&keywords=surface+rt+stylus
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interesting! I might have to go out and buy one tomorrow!

ChrisNee1988 said:
interesting! I might have to go out and buy one tomorrow!
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It has the weight / feel of a mechanical pencil, not sure if that helps any but it's not bad at all.

wingdo said:
It has the weight / feel of a mechanical pencil, not sure if that helps any but it's not bad at all.
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I like the bamboo feel more, but i've heard it has offset issues and i'm not sure if it has an eraser so this might end up being better.

ChrisNee1988 said:
I like the bamboo feel more, but i've heard it has offset issues and i'm not sure if it has an eraser so this might end up being better.
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Yea I'd probably also prefer the bamboo feel but the offset is too much. If the surface pen works as well as its reported to work then I'll be happy. I've been looking around for the Samsung s pen. But only amazon has it and I'd rather not have to worry about return shipping. I might pick up a surface pro pen tomorrow.

gina$zanboti said:
Yea I'd probably also prefer the bamboo feel but the offset is too much. If the surface pen works as well as its reported to work then I'll be happy. I've been looking around for the Samsung s pen. But only amazon has it and I'd rather not have to worry about return shipping. I might pick up a surface pro pen tomorrow.
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I'll probably pick one up from the microsoft store, not sure if they keep stock but I have a gift card i could use.

ChrisNee1988 said:
I'll probably pick one up from the microsoft store, not sure if they keep stock but I have a gift card i could use.
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If I do get one tomorrow I'll report back tomorrow evening.
I know that one guy/gal said that the cursor wouldn't show up if you hovered the tip over the screen, but does the air command and other stuff still work?

wingdo said:
I've been using a Microsoft Surface stylus without any issue. Please note I do not keep "show stylus" enabled on my Notes, but where the pen lands is where the pen draws, there is no offset with actually writing / drawing. The eraser also works. I figured I would give it a try once I heard Microsoft has a Wacom Digitizer.
Best price is surprisingly Best Buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/pen-for...429707&skuId=8412048&st=surface pen&cp=1&lp=1 Amazon is quite a bit more http://www.amazon.com/Original-Micr...=1382232699&sr=1-2&keywords=surface+rt+stylus
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gina$zanboti said:
If I do get one tomorrow I'll report back tomorrow evening.
I know that one guy/gal said that the cursor wouldn't show up if you hovered the tip over the screen, but does the air command and other stuff still work?
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Good question, @wingdo do you know if airview and other pen features work? Did you disable the Cursor because It doesn't work?
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I bought the surface pen, For the most part it does everything the s pen does but there is a slight offset it you use it at an angle. The eraser is a nice addition .
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ChrisNee1988 said:
Good question, @wingdo do you know if airview and other pen features work? Did you disable the Cursor because It doesn't work?
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Everything works just as expected including the eraser, this is a stylus made for a Wacom Digitizer on the Surface Pro. I think it is the exact same pen as the Samsung one which is so hard to find. I keep the pointer disabled because I find it highly distracting.

Also I'm not a fan of the harder tip on the surface pen. It seems like you have to press harder on the screen for it to register.

I just bought the surface pen as the s-pen was giving me hand cramps for extended writing periods.
So far, the offset is quite noticeable with the cursor on and annoying when trying to draw pictures with. However for taking notes, I found it to be manageable especially with the cursor off. I'm going to stick with it until something better comes along or some way to calibrate it with root.
The harder tip is certainly preference. I'm enjoying it quite a bit as theres hardly any resistance from fingerprint smudges.

I picked up the Surface Pro pen as well. The offset is pretty large which may be how I'm holding it. If I hold it vertically it centers right up but as it tilts the offset increases.
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