[iPad Mini] Wacom bamboo stylus and iPad mini

fenjen · Nov 19, 2012, 11:58 AM

So my wacom bamboo stylus doesn't work well at all with my mini. With low pressure it doesn't get detected at all. I have to press so that the rubber tip flattens in order to use it. I've tried this with my iPad 3 and with pretty low pressure it still works. Is this a general issue with the mini or maybe due to my screen protector or is it my specific mini?

mdude85 · Nov 19, 2012, 12:57 PM

If you have an apple store nearby then just go into the store and use the stylus on one of the display minis. It could very well be an issue with the screen protector.

fenjen · Nov 19, 2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mdude85

If you have an apple store nearby then just go into the store and use the stylus on one of the display minis. It could very well be an issue with the screen protector.

Might have to do that then. Don't like to go all the way back but if no one else uses this combo I guess it's the only choice.

northernbaldy · Nov 19, 2012, 01:53 PM

Most likely it's the screen protector
There is an easy way to test the theory

fenjen · Nov 20, 2012, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northernbaldy

Most likely it's the screen protector
There is an easy way to test the theory

I took of the screen protector and the problem lessened, but was still there. I compared it to the show models and mine was definitely a bit less responsive which is pretty annoying when trying to write or sketch with the pen.

They have sent it back to Apple. I hope I'll get a new one and that it won't take to long.

mdude85 · Nov 27, 2012, 12:21 PM

I now use the combo (iPad mini + Bamboo stylus), and it works fine for me. I don't really have much basis for comparison since I have only used this stylus with this iPad, but I definitely do not need to flatten the stylus tip. It takes a bit more force than using my finger, but just barely.

It seems to be a bit more responsive using the Bamboo Notebook app compared to using the Paper app.

Nov 19, 2012, 11:58 AM	#1
fenjen macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2012	Wacom bamboo stylus and iPad mini So my wacom bamboo stylus doesn't work well at all with my mini. With low pressure it doesn't get detected at all. I have to press so that the rubber tip flattens in order to use it. I've tried this with my iPad 3 and with pretty low pressure it still works. Is this a general issue with the mini or maybe due to my screen protector or is it my specific mini?
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northernbaldy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: the north, UK	Most likely it's the screen protector There is an easy way to test the theory __________________ 17" MacBook pro, MacMini Server, iPhone 5 64gb, AppleTV, iPad 32gb wifi, 11" MacBook Air
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Nov 19, 2012, 12:57 PM	#2
mdude85 macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2010	If you have an apple store nearby then just go into the store and use the stylus on one of the display minis. It could very well be an issue with the screen protector.
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Nov 27, 2012, 12:21 PM	#6
mdude85 macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2010	I now use the combo (iPad mini + Bamboo stylus), and it works fine for me. I don't really have much basis for comparison since I have only used this stylus with this iPad, but I definitely do not need to flatten the stylus tip. It takes a bit more force than using my finger, but just barely. It seems to be a bit more responsive using the Bamboo Notebook app compared to using the Paper app.
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