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I have been trying to use the supplied stylus in various writing programmes. I have found the retractable end quite annoying and have come up with a solution. The stylus fits very nicely inside a Parker roller ball pen. I just had to pack the inside top end of the pen with paper. the grey point of the stylus looks like a felt tip pen and it is a joy to use with the likes of Journal. In meetings people think go are using a real pen. Just dont forget to take your pen to work with you.
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I have been trying to use the supplied stylus in various writing programmes. I have found the retractable end quite annoying and have come up with a solution. The stylus fits very nicely inside a Parker roller ball pen. I just had to pack the inside top end of the pen with paper. the grey point of the stylus looks like a felt tip pen and it is a joy to use with the likes of Journal. In meetings people think go are using a real pen. Just dont forget to take your pen to work with you.
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nice! nice suggestion!
Stylus
I too find the original stylus difficult to hold .. I don't like the pens that have ballpoint and stylus only because I know myself all too well and know that one day I will scratch my screen by using the wrong end. . LUCKY FOR ME .. in my business I deal with a lot of jewelry and jewelers. Last week I got an antique silver mechanical pencil in with a bunch of scrap silver jewelry. It has a loop on the top to attach to a necklace .. long necklace .. and one of the jewelers that frequent our shop removed parts of the inside of the pencil and gave me a stylus point made from ivory. He made that tip round and smooth and it is awesome. I will post a picture later .. I forgot it at my office on Friday. I have been wishing I had it all weekend.
Have you ever had that feeling when you have just been totally outdone and feel very inadequate and inferior.
somtimes i don't use shifts pen, i use my fingers or my montblanc starwalker, but is a little heavy, for my customers is a pleasure for the eyes, i hopeto find a kind of stylus less heavy, but elegant like your geoff.
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I too find the original stylus difficult to hold .. I don't like the pens that have ballpoint and stylus only because I know myself all too well and know that one day I will scratch my screen by using the wrong end. . LUCKY FOR ME .. in my business I deal with a lot of jewelry and jewelers. Last week I got an antique silver mechanical pencil in with a bunch of scrap silver jewelry. It has a loop on the top to attach to a necklace .. long necklace .. and one of the jewelers that frequent our shop removed parts of the inside of the pencil and gave me a stylus point made from ivory. He made that tip round and smooth and it is awesome. I will post a picture later .. I forgot it at my office on Friday. I have been wishing I had it all weekend.
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you know if montblanc or others make a stylus point to mount on starwalker or others pens?
hey ....
GeoffC said:
Have you ever had that feeling when you have just been totally outdone and feel very inadequate and inferior.
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I hope you are joking because that is not how I meant my post to come off. Believe this, I will drop it on the tile floor and break the tip, long before this post gets cold. I have also written down the name of the pen to make my own like yours. I never would have mentioned the ivory thing if your post hadnt arrived around the same time as my new stylus. I am just lucky with the bullion business for my find. I have in the past gotten a Tiffany stylus from the scrap. Search ebay ..you will maybe find one. It is about half as tall as a regular pen with a cap. I rarely use it because I am afraid of using the cap.
A great stylus to get if you could find one is the "bullet" I think it was called. It was made for the game machine Zodiac .. Some guy made them to order out of silver and also stainless I think I lost mine long ago.
I have one other I like where the top of the pen is a stylus, the other end a pen. I removed the pen part and also the clip that was close to the top because it was always in the way .. I have a dozen maybe. I will take a pic of all of them. I am never satisfied I guess.
Diane - In Search of the PERFECT Stylus ...
No worries
Dont worry about it I was only joking, Im just jealous really and in any event, Im actually far too stupid to feel inferior
as guy who uses tablet pcs I use my tablet pc pens (yes they were designed for an active digtiver screen) they work fine as the stylus for any touch screen interface like what the shift has. Tablet PC pens do not have any regular inking tips so there are perfect for anyone worried about accidentally writting in ink on their shift's screen.
There are plenty of used ones on ebay just do a search for "tablet pen" and pick the one with sytle you like.
If you want a new one that looks like a regular pen and has very nice feel to it then I suggest looking at the one from CROSS. http://www.cross.com/catalog/pendetail.aspx?cat_name=Penabled+Executive+Pen&nav_name=Penabled+Executive+Pen&tech=Electronic+Pen&line=Penabled&finish=
I am personally using a couple of different tablet pc pens the Cross one in the url above and a TC1100 pen. I also use this 4 n 1 stylus, pen, and pencil combo from amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Universal-4-in-1-PDA-Stylus/dp/B000059Z6N/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1208811729&sr=8-1
I like this for a stylus too
I was thinking about ordering this one from Fujitsu. I like the tether idea.
Here is the link.
Sorry if this has all ready been talked about, but is there a case with a built in keyboard? I am planning on using this for school while tethering from my droid
if there is not a case with a built in keyboard what is your best suggestions for screen protectors or hard cases?
I was just thinking the same thing, I see alot of cheap ones on ebay, but the dimensions are set to to fit an ipad(7.5"x9.8"), but the gtab is 6.8"x10.5", I dont want part of the screen cut off, or part of the tablet hanging out of the case.
Hey, I found a nice keyboard, case/stand combo on amazon, heres the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Viewsonic-G-T...3LRLVE&s=merchant-items&qid=1300939884&sr=1-1
It's a wired keyboard, but that's fine with me, keeps me from having to worry about recharging my keyboard battery on top of the tablet battery.
If you look at the posts that were here already in the Accessories forum, you will see that this is actually a fairly hot topic and there are several options available.
I got one of these and its perfect
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350443208672&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
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I need some opinions guys from those who have the keyboard cases and those who have just a standard case which angles.
Can you use the usb keyboard case comfortably with the keyboard folded all the way under the tablet?
( meaning if i just want to hold the device with 1 or 2 hands while watching tv is it comfortable?)
How often do those with the keyboard actually find themselves using the keyboard?
Is the virtual keyboard just as accurate with auto spell correct?
Question #2
Also is it worth buying a screen protector if your using a case? Its not like the device will be placed in my pocket and get scratched with my keys.... thats the only reason I buy screen protectors for my epic 4g.
I say pass on this case
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I need some opinions guys from those who have the keyboard cases and those who have just a standard case which angles.
Can you use the usb keyboard case comfortably with the keyboard folded all the way under the tablet?
( meaning if i just want to hold the device with 1 or 2 hands while watching tv is it comfortable?)
How often do those with the keyboard actually find themselves using the keyboard?
Is the virtual keyboard just as accurate with auto spell correct?
Question #2
Also is it worth buying a screen protector if your using a case? Its not like the device will be placed in my pocket and get scratched with my keys.... thats the only reason I buy screen protectors for my epic 4g.
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1.) The case feels bulky in your hand if you fold it back to read something on the tablet while holding it especially with one hand. I found it really uncomfortable to leave it in the case for use when not typing on the keyboard.
2.) I used it often when I first bought the case then got another keyboard and case as this case really looks and feels cheap and I work with professionals so it really stuck out like a sore thumb in meetings.
3.) The "virtual keyboard" if you mean the keyboard that comes up on your tablet then I would say your question doesn't apply since the case keyboard doesn't make any spelling corrections (at least mine didn't) whereas the virtual keyboard(s) do offer corrections and suggestions for word completion.
Your question #2 which is really question 4.) If you want to use this case with keyboard then I would strongly recommend getting a screen protector as this keyboard isn't soft silicone but rather it's hard plastic. And since the gTab won't be snug in this case but will move quite a bit around the screen can get some rubbing damage if you keep it in the case a lot. Some people have suggested you use a soft rag and lay it on top of the keyboard when you close the case and also to use velcro or double-stick tape to secure the gTab to the case better.
In the end, I would just recommend you NOT buy this case since I just sold mine off on eBay. For the price it's not bad but once you start using it you will quickly find things to complain about it.
Fellow user it2Steve here on the gTab forums have several nice cases and soon one with a built-in bluetooth keyboard available for sale. Check out his threads and read his reviews. Hopefully you find what you're looking for.
i bought 2 of these ones...
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...965439&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_798wt_1139
but the usb cable isnt long enough to reach the left side, and one of the holders is RIGHT where the usb plug goes in....so i'm going to have to do some modding
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i bought 2 of these ones...
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...965439&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_798wt_1139
but the usb cable isnt long enough to reach the left side, and one of the holders is RIGHT where the usb plug goes in....so i'm going to have to do some modding
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I have one too, quick fix is I had a usb mouse pad firm with lights and many usb plugs and I sit the case on that which is a nice flat surface and plug the mouse pad into that. I am using it now to type.
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i bought 2 of these ones...
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...965439&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_798wt_1139
but the usb cable isnt long enough to reach the left side, and one of the holders is RIGHT where the usb plug goes in....so i'm going to have to do some modding
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I have a similar one, but in the end I found that I didn't really an exterior keyboard as much as I thought I did.
BlutO keyboard case
On the site called electroniccrap dot com there is a case and keyboard. They are currently sold out, but it looks interesting...
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Did you look at this? I looks promising.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=963019
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Did you look at this? I looks promising.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=963019
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I am waiting for these to come in. Although in the images the case looks a little "cheap". I can't tell what the material is made out of.
I've been looking for a solution that would offer an easier way to hold the TF with one hand and still allow full 360 rotation. I came across these two on Amazon and I was wondering if anyone here has tried them. Here's the quick pros & cons that I can see:
Hand-e-holder: http://amzn.to/jQ5jzc
+ Hold with one hand / 360 rotation
+ Comfortable wide neoprene backing for your hand
+ Size doesn't matter Uses an adhesive disc to mount one side of the holder to the back of your tablet - so it should work with any tablet out there
- I see the adhesive as a con also - not sure I want to stick anything on the back of my TF. Plus, once it's stuck on there it's semi-permanent in that you can't take it off one day and then stick it back on the next (you'll need to buy a new disc for $6)
- Price is kinda high IMO at $40
Video (47 seconds in): http://video.foxnews.com/v/966135816001/gadget-gift-guide-for-dads/
HeloStrap: http://amzn.to/jKnO39
+ Hold with one hand / 360 rotation
+ Comes in multiple colors (red, green, blue, black)
+ Price: Only $25, so $15 cheaper than the Hand-e-holder above
+ Attaches to your tablet via elastic bands or grips so you can easily attach or remove it. Also will work while your table is in a sleeve.
- "Officially" only supports ipad, ipad2, & Xoom. I did a comparison and while the TF is longer on one side, it's shorter on the other. So I jumped into my wayback machine (and google) to figure out the "hypotenuse" and it looks like the TF is ~20mm longer. From what *I* can see of the HeloStrap in the images it certainly looks like the elasticity could accommodate that extra 20mm.
- The part of the HeloStrap that your hand fits into doesn't look as comfortable as the Hand-e-holder. Actually, that was the only con mentioned for it on the Amazon reviews - that it could be a tad more comfortable. But it also wasn't bad enough for folks to warrant it any less than 4 stars.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpZ4-pdq3ag
I put in an order for the HeloStrap (black) because I like that I can pop it on and off easily - with or without my TF in the sleeve. I'll post back here when it shows up and let folks know how it works out.
I'd still like to hear from anyone else that's tried one of these - OR that has found another option that allows for the 360 rotation.
Please post up how you like it when you get it.
I smell a broken Transformer...
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I smell a broken Transformer...
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LOL
Ya thing so?? Why? The HeloStrap seems to hold fine on the iPads - and it will be a bit more snug on the TF.
Even on the other one, the adhesive seems pretty tight.
I'm not going to be doing any BMXing with it - I'm just looking for easier one-handed holding while couch surfing and swyping with the other..
Unfortunately neither one was Amazon Prime so it may take a several days to get here. Hopefully before the weekend though and I'll be sure to report back!
Never even knew anything like these existed. Of the two I like the HeloStrap more... really tempted to buy one, but I've wasted too much money lately so ill wait for a review.
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I'm not going to be doing any BMXing with it - I'm just looking for easier one-handed holding while couch surfing and swyping with the other..
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Exactly. Worst case scenario for me would be it falls onto me lol.
Hmmmm...imagine what happens when one swipes at some annoying flying bug....methinks major fail?
Unique but pass.
I look forward to impressions
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Hmmmm...imagine what happens when one swipes at some annoying flying bug....methinks major fail?
Unique but pass.
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What? You'd likely shatter your pad doing that no matter what.
I went a similar but slightly different route with the Padlette (padlette.com) which I bought off of Amazon. It's not as fancy as the other options, but it's pretty heavy duty and I have little to no fear about it breaking or slipping off. You can either hold it in one hand or you can slip you hand in behind.
In either case, an option worth looking at.
How comfortable is the padlette on your hand? Does it feel tight after an hour or two holding the Transformer? Is it equally comfortable in portrait and landscape? Also, how is the fit on the tablet?
Also, a question about the Helo, Do the straps at the corners mark/scratch the tablet trim or screen?
Excellent FIND...and I think I am tending towards ordering one too....
I will do more research as well and keep you'al updated...
Good luck with yours.
Regards,
Misfitz
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How comfortable is the padlette on your hand? Does it feel tight after an hour or two holding the Transformer? Is it equally comfortable in portrait and landscape? Also, how is the fit on the tablet?
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I find it very comfortable. I was participating in an event this weekend that required that I hold the pad for roughly four hours and I did so with no problems. You can either grab it with your fingers (my preferred method) by hooking them around the straps, or you can simply slide your hand in behind.
Because it's at the same angle in either portrait or landscape it's equally easy to hold it in either configuration. I also like that it's removable without leaving any evidence that it was there. The only (minor) problem I've seen is that I have to have it oriented in SW to NE because in the NW to SE direction it covers up the volume rocker.
Thanks. I'm very interested in the padlette... sounds like it may be worth $20.
Sorry for the delay in following-up. I wanted to put a short video up, but my Sony Vegas just hasn't been cooperating with me.
I received the HeloStrap last Thursday and finally had a chance to play with it last night.
Overall, I think it's great. I definitely agree with the 4/5 stars rating on Amazon. The only con being that the hand part of the strap could have been more comfortable. It's not horrible by any means. You just notice it when you first start using it, but then quickly forget about it.
It still looks like the Hand-e-holder would win in the comfort category, BUT - I prefer the HeloStrap because of the lower price and the fact that I can slip it on or off easily vs having to semi-permanently stick the Hand-e-holder on. If I didn't have the Asus sleeve for my TF that probably wouldn't be as much of a factor.
BTW, the HeloStrap gives a nice snug fit on the Transformer with or without the sleeve. It's snug, but not so tight that it would be a concern (this is what I wanted to show in the video). It definitely feels very secure - I don't see the TF "falling out" of it or anything.
It certainly made the couch surfing MUCH more enjoyable last night which was my primary goal!
If I didn't have the sleeve I would be much more tempted to try out the Hand-e-holder, but the HeloStrap is the one that gives me the option of using it easily with the sleeve or without. Now i just need to see if my wife can come up with some idea for making the hand part a lil cushier!
I'll take another crack and getting a video together and will post that as soon as I can.
I finally got around to shooting a quick video of the HeloStrap on my TF. Hopefully this will give you an idea of how it fits - with and without the sleeve.
http://sleeve360.com/
This looks great; wonder if it would fit the Transformer.
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http://sleeve360.com/
This looks great; wonder if it would fit the Transformer.
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Not sure, but given that it's a full sleeve/case made to fit the ipad, I don't think it would work for the TF. The dimensions are too different.
The HeloStrap just needs to stretch diagonally from one corner to another - whereas that sleeve360 would have to fit all 4 corners.
Let us know if you give it a shot though!
That extra tension on the corners of my Transformer would amplify the screen bleed issue I'm having by 200%. Looks cool though.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk
Know what - I think you can stick this to the outer part of your folio and use it. So that the TF remains pristine.
Even better - with the Techtree stand, you can create your own 360 degree rotating hand holder.
Anyone know of a decent stylus I can buy that will register on the Gen8 screen?
~Jeff
Search some "capacitive stylus" on google, i think you'll find (i don't know a precise one if it was your question)
I use this one :
dealextreme.com : retractable-touch-screen-stylus-with-3-5mm-earphone-jack-anti-dust-kit-for-iphone-3gs-4-silver
but my finger is much better than any stylus
which gen8 device?
for the 28, 32, and 43, which use resistive touch screens, anything will work. i personally have nice results on my 32 using a nintendo DS stylus. they're also cheap, so you don't have to worry about losing them occasionally.
for a 70 or 101, you'd want a capacitive stylus as the above posters suggested.
I've read a lot of reviews and this one seems to be one of the best.. I've haven't bought yet, but plan on getting this one:
Kensington Virtuoso Touch Screen Stylus and Pen
http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Vi...R&s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1309071754&sr=1-2
These stylus are capacitive stylus if you want to search for others.
Also only for the 70 and 101.
This one looks pretty good http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Technology-Stylus-iPhone-touchscreens/dp/B0041D0K1Q
Searching for one myself today i found this sick one :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHhB2BF5yQM&NR=1
(the DIY pen is not the sick part, but it looks fairly good)
I myself just ordered a kensington virtuoso stylus, and will see how it reacts when it gets here.
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Searching for one myself today i found this sick one :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHhB2BF5yQM&NR=1
(the DIY pen is not the sick part, but it looks fairly good)
I myself just ordered a kensington virtuoso stylus, and will see how it reacts when it gets here.
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I like the DIY pen. I'm gonna start cutting up some old antistatic bags and see how it works. I have a couple pens, and neither can do dots. It will draw a line, but just pressing to the screen without moving doesn't draw a dot. As soon as it stops moving, it stops inputting. Horrible for Angry Birds, because it lets the bird go as soon as you pull back the sling and start aiming.
I think the A43 digitizer is plastic (which is bad, from the point of view of recognition--glass produces better accuracy), and what's worse, a softer plastic than any of the PalmOS devices I've used. I tried my Clie stylus, and it scratched the screen. I searched for a soft stylus among all the stylus-based devices we have at home, and finally I started using the spare stylus from my wife's HTC TouchPro2. The tip is nice and pointy, but also soft enough not to scratch the screen (or at least not much?). You can probably buy OEM ones somewhere online.
I wish I had a good way of attaching it to the device. Currently, I use the leather sleeve case, and I just tuck the stylus in--it's thin enough that it fits.
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I think the A43 digitizer is plastic (which is bad, from the point of view of recognition--glass produces better accuracy), and what's worse, a softer plastic than any of the PalmOS devices I've used. I tried my Clie stylus, and it scratched the screen. I searched for a soft stylus among all the stylus-based devices we have at home, and finally I started using the spare stylus from my wife's HTC TouchPro2. The tip is nice and pointy, but also soft enough not to scratch the screen (or at least not much?). You can probably buy OEM ones somewhere online.
I wish I had a good way of attaching it to the device. Currently, I use the leather sleeve case, and I just tuck the stylus in--it's thin enough that it fits.
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Can't say for the A43, but the A101 has a ton of space inside to make a stylus hole.
What stylus do you recomend to sony s, i want to right notes from classes
Please if possible ebay link
none
All of the ones that I know of have a rubber piece at the end and are not suitable for hand writing.
What I don't know is if the new Samsung firm stylus would work.
Hi guy! I've the typical cheap stylus, but I don't recommend you to take notes (I'm in university and it isn't easy to keep pace with him hehe).
A very good pencil is the Adonit jot, I haven't tried it but I've readed that is very good! But is very expensive too...
Link to the typical stylus (very cheap):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-x-Pocket-...&otn=8&po=LCA&ps=63&clkid=7013594200789269338
Adonit Jot:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYp8yzkRRQA&feature=related
Ebay link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Adonit-Jot-...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item4cff3a47df
Later, to take notes I recommend you the FreeNotes apk....is very easy and, for me, the best apk for this!! hehe. Free in the PlayStore!
Sorry for my english, I'm Spanish...
The best stylus for handwriting on the Sony S tablet that I've found found is the just mobile Allupen. It does take some getting used to and there is a slight delay. It is the only rubber tipped stylus I've run into that you can write with. Also your mileage may very depending on what app you're using to take notes. My personal fave is Freenote.
The adonit Jot works well too, but I thinks it's more suitable for drawing than writing as it will constantly be clicking against your screen if you even write moderately fast. Good for cursive though.
Another good option is the fabric tipped gogo stylus it's exactly the same as the fabric tipped aponyo stylus, but it's a little cheaper.
With any of these you have to get used to writing with them. It's not like writing with a pen. Also all the palm rejection software I've run into has been less then thrilling. I just wear fingerless gloves to solve that problem.
Good luck!
works great
dtaylorr said:
All of the ones that I know of have a rubber piece at the end and are not suitable for hand writing.
What I don't know is if the new Samsung firm stylus would work.
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I just got the Adoint Jot and it works fairly well,
http://adonit.net/product/jot/
I'm surprised people have gotten any stylus to work with the Tablet S. I've tried two different iFaraday styluses, which are supposed to be the most sensitive stylus available, as well as a Boxwave rubber tipped stylus, and a dirt cheap generic Ebay rubber tipped stylus. All of these tips trigger a strange constant double tapping action just by touching the tip to the screen. Extremely annoying when in the browser as this causes the screen to constantly zoom in and out. I pretty much just assumed the Tablet S screen simply can't handle styluses.
works perfect
dtaylorr said:
I just got the Adoint Jot and it works amazing.
http://adonit.net/product/jot/
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I'm surprised people have gotten any stylus to work with the Tablet S. I've tried two different iFaraday styluses, which are supposed to be the most sensitive stylus available, as well as a Boxwave rubber tipped stylus, and a dirt cheap generic Ebay rubber tipped stylus. All of these tips trigger a strange constant double tapping action just by touching the tip to the screen. Extremely annoying when in the browser as this causes the screen to constantly zoom in and out. I pretty much just assumed the Tablet S screen simply can't handle styluses.
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Um, mine works most of the time.
The rubber tipped ones don't work very well.
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Um, mine works perfect 95% of the time.
The rubber tipped ones don't work very well.
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Hey, you sure that works?
I am wanting to buy one stylus for using sketchbook,
may I request a video of working Adonit jot on your Sony Tablet S.
Thanks
Definitive list of working stylus - Sony Tablet S
Guys i was thinking that we need a definitive list of what stylus actually work on the Sony Tablet S capacitive screen. Im going to start a new thread on this with a link to here. Hope you guys are cool with me using the stylus info provided already.
Link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1669050