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They have magnets in the tip, which attaches it to the screen for precise writing
Best iPad Stylus
Thanks everyone for the recommendations, I decided on the Jot Pro. I emailed Adonit for more info and thought I'd share this for people who are thinking of buying a Jot stylus. They provided me with some advice and I found out that some screen protectors don't work with Jot. This is what they said:
A sharp piece of sand or grit pressed very firmly between the Jot disc and your screen will probably scratch it, so take care to maintain a clean iPad screen. If the screen is not clear of debris, it will become scratched with the use of any stylus, or even just your finger.
We don't want you to worry, so if you think it will be a problem for you, we highly recommend that you use a screen protector to protect your screen from environmental dust and grit. Please be aware that Jot does not work well with the following screen protectors, due to their extra grip surface.
* Zagg Glossy Invisible Shield (but Smudge-Proof Invisible Shield works well)
* Ghost Armor
* Bodyguardz
* Skinomi
* Wrapsol
Glossy protectors are the least compatible with the Jot. We suggest looking at the Power Support Anti-Glare screen protector; we've heard that it works brilliantly with the Jot. We do not recommend using Jot and Jot Pro with highly glossy/sticky screen protectors, as the smooth face of the Jot will not slide very well on such a surface.
Thanks everyone for the recommendations, I decided on the Jot Pro. I emailed Adonit for more info and thought I'd share this for people who are thinking of buying a Jot stylus. They provided me with some advice and I found out that some screen protectors don't work with Jot. This is what they said:
A sharp piece of sand or grit pressed very firmly between the Jot disc and your screen will probably scratch it, so take care to maintain a clean iPad screen. If the screen is not clear of debris, it will become scratched with the use of any stylus, or even just your finger.
We don't want you to worry, so if you think it will be a problem for you, we highly recommend that you use a screen protector to protect your screen from environmental dust and grit. Please be aware that Jot does not work well with the following screen protectors, due to their extra grip surface.
* Zagg Glossy Invisible Shield (but Smudge-Proof Invisible Shield works well)
* Ghost Armor
* Bodyguardz
* Skinomi
* Wrapsol
Glossy protectors are the least compatible with the Jot. We suggest looking at the Power Support Anti-Glare screen protector; we've heard that it works brilliantly with the Jot. We do not recommend using Jot and Jot Pro with highly glossy/sticky screen protectors, as the smooth face of the Jot will not slide very well on such a surface.
I was actually going to post a thread about this but this is already here, so yay!
I'm in the market for a stylus as I'm getting my first iPad today. I've got a Pogo Sketch a year or so ago for my Droid Incredible phone (boy, that was a waste of money, glad I got a iPhone 4s) and I just don't like it very much. It's too small and it feels like I have to press too hard to get it to register.
I'm going to be using the stylus to for drawing/sketching/painting/art. What would be the best for me? Do the other spongey style styluses (styli?) need to be pushed hard?
Thanks.
I'm in the market for a stylus as I'm getting my first iPad today. I've got a Pogo Sketch a year or so ago for my Droid Incredible phone (boy, that was a waste of money, glad I got a iPhone 4s) and I just don't like it very much. It's too small and it feels like I have to press too hard to get it to register.
I'm going to be using the stylus to for drawing/sketching/painting/art. What would be the best for me? Do the other spongey style styluses (styli?) need to be pushed hard?
Thanks.
You've got all the info you need right here if you want a writing stylus. The Adonit Jot Pro is hard to beat currently.
But if you want to paint....have you seen the Sensu?
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/797362124/sensu-brush-a-true-painting-experience-on-your-ipa
But if you want to paint....have you seen the Sensu?
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/797362124/sensu-brush-a-true-painting-experience-on-your-ipa
Oh, if I was getting a stylus for writing, the Jot sounds great (and I might pick one up at some point) but I'm really thinking just in terms of drawing right now.
But that is awesome! I had not seen that!
EDIT: It does seem, based on the POLL results, that people really like the Bamboo.
The OP rather limited the poll...read the comments for the Adonit Jot Pro, including the decision by the OP.
I have the Bamboo as well and routinely carry both with me into meetings. I like the Adonit for writing notes, but often switch to the Bamboo when I hook my iPad up to a projector and use it as a whiteboard. I also tend to use the Bamboo when on the construction sites I frequent. Its a very good, durable and nicely weighted stylus. Replacement nibs are a bit hard to obtain however and they do wear out. But I can say that about any of the rubber-nibbed units out there.
TONS better. The sponge tipped ones are garbage IMO. The Faraday cloth covered ones are supposed to be pretty good, very smooth to use, but I've never used one personally.
You don't have to push hard at all. In fact, you don't want to for normal writing purposes or you'll just wear it out faster. No harder than writing with a normal pen really.
You don't have to push hard at all. In fact, you don't want to for normal writing purposes or you'll just wear it out faster. No harder than writing with a normal pen really.
It's what acts as a finger, simply put. Any smaller and it would simply not get registered by the iPad.
Awesome, thanks! I think I'll get a Bamboo for now but I'll keep my eyes out for the Jot and that Sensu.
The disc contains a small metal set of 'crosshairs' that attaches to the ball point of the Jot stylus itself. This increases the surface area for "touch" on the iPad's capacitive screen so it will actually register as a touch. The iPad doesn't normally accept something as small as the ball point of the Jot Pro. It was designed for fingertip touch input, not a stylus. This is, by the way, why you don't find any pointed stylii out there yet (other than things like the iPen which use a 'booster sensor' you plug into the expansion port of the iPad itself).
You might find Adonit's care and feeding document for the Jot Pro helpful:
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...sg=AFQjCNGafXobb4MHkum80Y7911O9MrcA2w&cad=rja
It really is a great stylus. Min is black/silver...very professional looking, but you can also get them in some pretty cool colors now. The white one would look great with a white iPad:
You might want to keep an eye out on availability of replacement nibs. I wore out one after about 4 months of daily, heavy use (3-5 hours of sketching/writing per day) so they last a good while if you treat them properly. But they do eventually wear out and they are very difficult to obtain replacements as the company never seems to keep them in stock. I found some on eBay second-hand.
Part number can be found here: http://www.wacom.com/en/Products/Accessories/Bamboo Stylus Accessories/ACK20501.aspx
If you don't like waiting, I think Best Buy carries the stylus in black/silver.
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I picked up the amazon basics stylus just to round out an order and get free shipping. I have to say, I'm impressed. The tip is a firm-ish silicone material like an earbud cushion... Works very well will minimal drag. Can't say I can compare it to something else as I've never used anything else, but it seems to work just fine.
Surprised no one has mentioned the Blue Tiger Stylus from Ten One Design yet. Its got actual pressure sensitivity support via BlueTooth 4.0 and an SDK that will allow other developers to add support for it in their apps. Once its available, this is where my money will go.
I never thought I'd use a stylus again after a year or so using a Windows Mobile phone about 5 years ago. I got just a Targus stylus and like it. I only spent $10 on it at Best Buy.
Not mentioned because nobody has one yet most likely.
Ha, magnetic glass? Uh no....that's not how it works.
http://www.amazon.com/Adonit-Stylus-iPhone-Screens-ADJPG/dp/B005GSNLBQ
"Your stylus should be as sharp as your ideas. The thin and clear disc gives you the accuracy you want in a digital pen.
Hold your stylus at the angle you are most comfortable with. Jot gives you the freedom to write or sketch like you are used to.
Jot Pro attaches magnetically to your tablet. For more command and comfort. Once Jot is in your grip, the quality is unmistakable. The durable aluminum and steel gives Jot superior conductivity and craftsmanship comparable to any luxury pen.
Protects the precision disc when Jot is taking a break. Sits on the back of the stylus when Jot is in the game.
Compatible with all capacitive touch screens iPad, iPhones, MacBook Trackpads, Magic Trackpads, HTC, Samsung, Nokia, Motorola, Blackberry."
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The Jot Pro has a magnet in the barrel, so you can let it stick to the tablet bezel up by the power button. It's not for transport, more like a place to let it sit when not in use.
As an owner of one, I assure you the tip is not magnetic. The disc simply increases surface touch area so the iPad can recognize it.
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