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What is you choice as best iPad stylus?
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The Bamboo
Is probably the best, as reflected here, but the Griffin is excellent value and works well too. If you are on a budget I recommend it. Amazon have it for around £10.00 UK
Is probably the best, as reflected here, but the Griffin is excellent value and works well too. If you are on a budget I recommend it. Amazon have it for around £10.00 UK
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A more accurate "Finger" you tap for the menu's etc. You can use a stylus for playing games too. I use Sketch for fun, as you can see, I have zip talent when it comes to drawing, but it's fun
A more accurate "Finger" you tap for the menu's etc. You can use a stylus for playing games too. I use Sketch for fun, as you can see, I have zip talent when it comes to drawing, but it's fun
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Sice there is no in screen pointer, how accurate is the stylus input?
Macman45 said:
A more accurate "Finger" you tap for the menu's etc. You can use a stylus for playing games too. I use Sketch for fun, as you can see, I have zip talent when it comes to drawing, but it's fun
Sice there is no in screen pointer, how accurate is the stylus input?
I use the Bamboo and have tried several others including Targus, RocketFish from bestbuy, and other brands but by far Bamboo is the best for me. As far as accuracy I haven't had any issues or tapping on things by mistake in fact, I have now gone paperless and all my meeting notes, homework assaignments, and classroom notes get written on my iPad using the stylus.
I recently was given a bluetooth keboard/case combo from Brookstones for christmas and have now given up my laptop since I can pretty much do everything from the ipad with this combination. When in need of something more powerful I just use my desktop.
A couple of points about these styluses. I, too, have both.
The ultimate "fix" for the Jot's "missed strokes" is to apply a small (very small) dab of conductive grease (I know it sounds crazy) to the tip and collar of Jot. (To apply, you remove the collar and place a very, very small dab of the grease in the point "holder" in the middle of the disc and reassemble.) The effect is to eliminate any gaps between the collar and the tip that allow the miniscule current to pass from the former to the latter.
You can find what you need at many hardware/auto stores or on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BODU66/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details?tag=5336612452-20
From all reports, this resolves the skipped strokes problem. Another "fix" that works for some people is to wash the tip of the Jot with dishwashing liquid and dry thoroughly. Worked for me but not for some others.
As far as the iFaraday is concerned, a new model is coming out with improved (i.e. heavier) weight. I, too, find the RX model a bit light, especially compared to the great feel of the Jot Pro. Not sure if the new model is available yet but when it is I suspect it will be the best of the conventional stylus designs.
P.S. I've tried at least a half dozen styluses. They're very much a personal preference but from what I've seen, the iFaraday models are universally beloved.
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Difficult For Line Drawing Though
Although you can use your finger. I'm going to buy one of the apps eventually, but in testing some out, I find they vary greatly.
Draw Free seems to drop lines that Sketch doesn't. I also think results vary from iPad to iPad. This may depend on the age of the device?
I'm happy with the Griffin though......It doesn't drop lines, and line drawing is as ambitious as I get so far.
An app with the ability to get good colour ( particularly metallic chrome so I could colour the motorcycle picture on the previous page ) would be good, but there are so many. I guess that's for another thread though.
Although you can use your finger
. I'm going to buy one of the apps eventually, but in testing some out, I find they vary greatly.Draw Free seems to drop lines that Sketch doesn't. I also think results vary from iPad to iPad. This may depend on the age of the device?
I'm happy with the Griffin though......It doesn't drop lines, and line drawing is as ambitious as I get so far.
An app with the ability to get good colour ( particularly metallic chrome so I could colour the motorcycle picture on the previous page ) would be good, but there are so many. I guess that's for another thread though.
I recently downloaded a remote desktop connection and it works great. One problem though. My desktop isn't too small to read but, I notice that my stylus is too blunt to accurately activate some of the buttons etc. Is there a stylus that has a sharper point?
With so many choices in this thread I'm just going to ask for a recommendation based on the following:
I primarily want a stylus for note-taking and diagram drawing
I'm left handed and write overhanded (i know many apps have a shade function to help with this)
I have fairly large hands so something similar to a full-sized pen/pencil would be best.
I have the Pogo Sketch currently and absolutely hate it. It's inaccurate and so tiny I can barely get a good grasp on it...so I'm looking for other suggestions
Thanks!
I primarily want a stylus for note-taking and diagram drawing
I'm left handed and write overhanded (i know many apps have a shade function to help with this)
I have fairly large hands so something similar to a full-sized pen/pencil would be best.
I have the Pogo Sketch currently and absolutely hate it. It's inaccurate and so tiny I can barely get a good grasp on it...so I'm looking for other suggestions
Thanks!
Ifariday tip is unraveling after one week. The tip is made from a cloth like cover very smooth to write with but..Not good long term.
I used the iFaraday RX for about six months with no problems. Now I am using the RX 2 also with no issues. Contact the vendor. You may have just gotten a bad one.
Best Styus Boxwave IMHO
I looked at all the suggestions here and in other threads. The one I went with was a boxwave. Best reviewed stylus for the money. I've been using it at work now for a few weeks with no complaints.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BUI76S
I looked at all the suggestions here and in other threads. The one I went with was a boxwave. Best reviewed stylus for the money. I've been using it at work now for a few weeks with no complaints.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BUI76S
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Not sure if anyone is in a hurry to get a stylus but there looks to be a nice one coming out from Kickstarter if anyone is interested. They are even offering custom engraving. I like that they will use 4mm tip on this one along with some nice features.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hand/hand-stylus
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hand/hand-stylus
Bought the Bamboo Stylus for iPad by Wacom today. Works great with their Bamboo Notebook app (I just have the free one) and Notability app (though had to turn off multitasking gestures but I don't care for it anyways). Comfortable to hold and works really well.