So I bought a case from eBay that came from Hong Kong. It arrived to today. Its a flip case that closes with a magnet but I did not know that before I bought it. Is the magnet bad for the screen or S Pen?
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It seems if the magnet is strong it could cause issues. Although the Seidio case has a magnet on the back that does not affect the screen. I think it depends on location and strength of the magnet.
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The magnet is on the right side in the middle of the case (when its flipped closed) on top of the screen. I'll take a pic of it n put it here later when I get home. How do I know if its too strong? I really like the case but I don't want the magnet to mess up the screen, S Pen or anything else in the phone
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the strength of magnets doesn't affect the screens as much as the length of exposure. Magnets will cause a sort of dead spot for the s pen though. When you see a demo, go to a paint program and try to shade the whole screen in and you will see a circle the size of the offending magnet that won't allow itself to be colored in.
I contacted wacom, who I believe make the s pen tech and they said though magnets will cause things to not work, it won't cause any long term damage
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the strength of magnets doesn't affect the screens as much as the length of exposure. Magnets will cause a sort of dead spot for the s pen though. When you see a demo, go to a paint program and try to shade the whole screen in and you will see a circle the size of the offending magnet that won't allow itself to be colored in.
I contacted wacom, who I believe make the s pen tech and they said though magnets will cause things to not work, it won't cause any long term damage
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Oh okay. So I can keep it on n it will cause a little bit of an issue with the screen but eventually go away? I was thinking of throwing the case away but idk yet
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Well here's a pic of it. Upon further inspection the magnet seems to be next to the screen, not on top of it like I originally thought. Is there still a chance it could mess up the S Pen tho?
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xXJay_RXx said:
Well here's a pic of it. Upon further inspection the magnet seems to be next to the screen, not on top of it like I originally thought. Is there still a chance it could mess up the S Pen tho?
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The s-pen uses magnetism as a source of power. Introducing a magnet to the field simply disrupts the field and keeps the phone and the s-pen from resonating. Introducing a magnet will not harm the accuracy of the device. Removal of the magnet should immediately cease any inaccuracies with the s-pen. Long story short, use with confidence sir!
SFBPro said:
The s-pen uses magnetism as a source of power. Introducing a magnet to the field simply disrupts the field and keeps the phone and the s-pen from resonating. Introducing a magnet will not harm the accuracy of the device. Removal of the magnet should immediately cease any inaccuracies with the s-pen. Long story short, use with confidence sir!
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Thank you :thumbup:
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Common issue on the Galaxy Note 10.1 (which is the supersized version of Note II) forum with cases with magnet affecting the Wacom pen.
I had to return my case for this very reason. There was a large round dead spot where the magnet was, moved the magnet away and the spot was fine. In addition, the note 2 manual states to not use cases with magnets, so back mine went.
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I had to return my case for this very reason. There was a large round dead spot where the magnet was, moved the magnet away and the spot was fine. In addition, the note 2 manual states to not use cases with magnets, so back mine went.
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I would return mine but to return it back to China n wait so long for a refund isn't worth the $7 I paid for
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Im still using tat type of magnet cover..
My cast that I got from Best Buy, the one that is identical to the Surface case, affects the S pen. That small magnet affects the drawing area even though its small and on the back side. Hopefully when my Active case gets here it wont have the same issue since there is the silicon case in between.
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Hey, have I just noticed this last night. If you use the top of the magic pen on the screen, it works just like your finger does. More specifically, it works like a capacitive stylus would! This wasn't advertised as a feature, was it? If not, I'm glad I figured it out. It makes it so I only have to use my fingers sporadically.
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HOLY CRAP YOU'RE RIGHT!!!!!!
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It's an old trick to use the negative side of a battery on a capacitive screen for a makeshift stylus. Since the negative side of the battery is cap side, it takes advantage of said trick.
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Actually it has nothing to do with a battery..
It's just a metal conductor touching your fingers with a large contact area, you could use a frozen sausage!
Use the back of a teaspoon on the screen and it works just as well!
Take care though, the metal can easily scratch the screen.
Best thing to do is attach a small piece of conductive foam (the soft black kind that delicate IC's are sold in) to the top of the pen.
Farsquidge said:
Actually it has nothing to do with a battery..
It's just a metal conductor touching your fingers with a large contact area, you could use a frozen sausage!
Use the back of a teaspoon on the screen and it works just as well!
Take care though, the metal can easily scratch the screen.
Best thing to do is attach a small piece of conductive foam (the soft black kind that delicate IC's are sold in) to the top of the pen.
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I will somewhat disagree.
While the pen may act as a conductor, holding the pen with a pair of insulated pliers and using it upside down also works. Thus, it is the battery as well
Sometimes I shouldn't be allowed to play with stuff when I get bored.
Regardless, it is a neat unintended feature
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kardain said:
I will somewhat disagree.
While the pen may act as a conductor, holding the pen with a pair of insulated pliers and using it upside down also works. Thus, it is the battery as well
Sometimes I shouldn't be allowed to play with stuff when I get bored.
Regardless, it is a neat unintended feature
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Agreed, it will work this way due to negative charge on capacitive coupling but we always look at MISS (Make it simple, stupid!)
If i can explain to readers, a better use of their pen with a nice bit of conductive foam on the top (EVEN if the battery is missing or completely flat) then that is the best option in my opinion, no need for confrontation.
Oh, BTW, your choice of pliers will have an effect on your experiment! If they have any metal content, the capacitive coupling pick-up from your hand is increased, just try it with non-conductive plastic tweezers/forceps and it won't work... We ain't talkin miiliamps here, were talkin nanoamps...
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Actually it has nothing to do with a battery..
It's just a metal conductor touching your fingers with a large contact area, you could use a frozen sausage!
Use the back of a teaspoon on the screen and it works just as well!
Take care though, the metal can easily scratch the screen.
Best thing to do is attach a small piece of conductive foam (the soft black kind that delicate IC's are sold in) to the top of the pen.
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List if things that worked
1 frozen sausage
2 popcicle
3 Starbucks straw with frapp in it
4 back of pen with battery taken out
5 sweat from my face from laughing so hard
Ps this all works on my EVO 3d as well
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Neat that those things work and all, but how cumbersome is it to use
some hulking monstrosity as a makeshift stylus that is intended to be used for delicate/precise touches such as drawing? Wrap a leaf blower in foil and connect that to 300 feet of copper wire which is spun around your body and leave a length of wire as long as your finger coming off the top of your hand and you don't even have to hold it!
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thurstroubadours said:
Hey, have I just noticed this last night. If you use the top of the magic pen on the screen, it works just like your finger does. More specifically, it works like a capacitive stylus would! This wasn't advertised as a feature, was it? If not, I'm glad I figured it out. It makes it so I only have to use my fingers sporadically.
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Yep this is a little old-- New news is that when Honeycomb drops it's supposed to have support for the pen tip to be used as the stylus.
I am having a problem with the prime casing.
Its kinda hard to explain so i made some pictures. What should i do?
Did you receive it that way? It is strange, especially since I don't think the charger would be nearly strong enough to bend the aluminum....sounds like an rma
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Call ASUS, ask the representative for an email address to send your photos to and/or how to proceed. You souls be able to get an RMA. You could return it to the store though for a replacement or refund.
I am a bit worried about the bend because it might be stressing the glass (last thing I want) along with the discoloration (no idea what is causing it but its ugly and I don't like spending $500 on something like that.)
I could be wrong....but didn't you post this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494021
Looks like self inflicted? and would explain the damage.....
So Lets Review:
You dropped your prime
Noticed Damage
Maybe you can find someone that can help you bend it back so that it does not stress the glass.
Also might have been able to tie these 2 threads together.
slayer69 said:
I could be wrong....but didn't you post this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494021
Looks like self inflicted? and would explain the damage.....
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You dropped your prime
Noticed Damage
Maybe you can find someone that can help you bend it back so that it does not stress the glass.
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First up, the drop was face down so it would not have discolored the back.
Second up, the drop was face down and nothing was plugged in. Thus, that wasn't what damaged it. Besides, the drop happened BEFORE (like a week) that this damage was noticed. (Im not entirely sure how this happened.)
And third up, while I showed the bent metal, I was more worried about the pressure that it might be exerting on the glass.
And finally, I am worried about why the back is discoloring which is NOT user damage.
Looks to me like something's eating away a protective coating...
Have you handled your Prime after coming in contact with rubbing alcohol or anything similar? (like Germ-X)
And you can bend the little piece of metal above the charging dock back, it's not doing anything to your screen. Mine got bent when I started my opening process right in that spot and went right back with no problem...
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Looks to me like something's eating away a protective coating...
Have you handled your Prime after coming in contact with rubbing alcohol or anything similar? (like Germ-X)
And you can bend the little piece of metal above the charging dock back, it's not doing anything to your screen. Mine got bent when I started my opening process right in that spot and went right back with no problem...
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How did you bend it back?
And no, it has not.
i500 said:
How did you bend it back?
And no, it has not.
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With my fingernail
The tablet feels sturdy and all, but aluminum is ridiculously soft and light (why it's used).
Again, mine happened when opening the tablet and so was bent the other direction, but it didn't take anything at all to shape it back.
"... and here you can see it's not bent..." much lol
uncontrollably lulzing at the next coupl'a comments
buxtahuda said:
With my fingernail
The tablet feels sturdy and all, but aluminum is ridiculously soft and light (why it's used).
Again, mine happened when opening the tablet and so was bent the other direction, but it didn't take anything at all to shape it back.
"... and here you can see it's not bent..." much lol
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What hand strength! So dreamy!
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What hand strength! So dreamy!
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Well practiced ... uhh ... fingers??? You know, from all that tapping on the screen!
it happened to me too...I didn't notice notice by the 3rd week of using it. It must be bent when charging it, or it was shipped that way....anyway, the aluminum is very soft. I probably bended by the charger's adapter.
I've also bent mine back into shape, I think the charger bent it, as it was within days of getting the thing, long before I ever dreamed of opening it. I also used my finger.
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i500 said:
I am having a problem with the prime casing.
Its kinda hard to explain so i made some pictures. What should i do?
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my first prime had that also I thought it was from opening and closing the dock but my new one hasn't budged even in the dock. I am now thinking that it came that way ( I noticed it 2-3 days after I got it). I now think that maybe it happens in the factory if they dock them to load the OS or do diagnostics of some sort before shipping them and the tech just isn't careful docking or undocking.
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Well practiced ... uhh ... fingers??? You know, from all that tapping on the screen!
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Lmfao..watching all them "special" movies n videos. No wonder he told me he keeps an arsenal of cleaning cloths lmfao j/k
The discoloration looks like the tablet was set on a surface and moved around to me.
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Haro912 said:
The discoloration looks like the tablet was set on a surface and moved around to me.
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Yeah, looks that way to me as well. Man, you really did a number on this one in a short period of time, eh? Lots of scuffs and scratches on the back, bent charge port on the front....
Hard to believe it just happened on its own accord. Those are the typical scuff marks you would see on brushed metal that had been rubbed and scraped. And the scratches on the back are pretty bad as well.
I have the bent charge port as well. Looks like the HDMI port is bent up as well. The cable connections are very loose, and I'm sure this is part of the cause. I have been struggling with the HDMI port since it stopped working lately, but it very surprising how this could happen so easily.
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zektor said:
Yeah, looks that way to me as well. Man, you really did a number on this one in a short period of time, eh? Lots of scuffs and scratches on the back, bent charge port on the front....
Hard to believe it just happened on its own accord. Those are the typical scuff marks you would see on brushed metal that had been rubbed and scraped. And the scratches on the back are pretty bad as well.
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A diamond backed tf700 is too expensive
clenz said:
I have the bent charge port as well. Looks like the HDMI port is bent up as well. The cable connections are very loose, and I'm sure this is part of the cause. I have been struggling with the HDMI port since it stopped working lately, but it very surprising how this could happen so easily.
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Did I mention my headphone jack is as loose as a 60 ye- never mind. I'm sure you get the picture.
Just found this and I reckon it might just fit. Anyone try it? I may be the guinea pig if not.
http://www.shopandroid.com/belkin-easefit-plus-armband/4A150A11838.htm
Almost forgot!
Might work. Good find.
Won't work, I clicked through and saw messaging that it doesn't work with EVO LTE.
I didnt see any comments like that. I ordered it anyway, the dimensions of both phones are close. Well see.
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They look awesome but be aware that if you're trying to also use them to listen to music, you'll have to do your own adjustments to the case. The headphone jack is slightly in a different spot between the two phones. Then again, that case might just work, it doesn't show a top view so it's hard to say if it has just a small circle cutout for headphone jack or if it has the whole top exposed.
This case supports phones up to 4.7" screen size and will definitely work with our phones headphone jack. Check out the top cutout
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They look awesome but be aware that if you're trying to also use them to listen to music, you'll have to do your own adjustments to the case. The headphone jack is slightly in a different spot between the two phones. Then again, that case might just work, it doesn't show a top view so it's hard to say if it has just a small circle cutout for headphone jack or if it has the whole top exposed.
This case supports phones up to 4.7" screen size and will definitely work with our phones headphone jack. Check out the top cutout
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This is what I'll be ordering when school starts and I start going back to the gym! Seems to be the best armband I've found (haven't tried it, just looking around).
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I had an armband like that for my og evo and i didnt like it. It was hard to interact with the screen and didnt protect from moisture well. Dont remember the manufacturer but I had a belkin for an ipod nano years ago and trust in there product as a result. Worst case scenario I can return it.
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Should be arriving today. I'll post my findings after.
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Its fits perfect. Kinda late so I'll so a full review and post since pics when i get time
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This video was JUST posted on Youtube... They sell it at HTCpedia.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idHh0XO5Jrs
Any updates? How's the fit and does it keep sweat out? Can it be used with a case?
My dogs ate my headphones so waiting to pick up a new set to give a a detailed review. I have an Androidafied tpu case from cruzerlite and doesn't fit with it on. I probably could force it in without too much hasle but i prefer not to.
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Okay finally decided on a pair of headphones so as soon as they arrive from Amazon I will post pics and a review.
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I've used this arkon armband with the One X and it works pretty good. Fits it perfectly naked.
http://www.arkon.com/sports_armband/smart-phone-xxl-arm-band.html
Anyone know of any armbands that would work with a heavy duty case on the phone, such as the Defender?
Been following this thread. Has anyone that fits with the Otterbox Commuter? Thanks
Sorry for the long delay. So here it is. First impressions on the band are good. I had a belkin strap for an iPod nano years ago so I trusted the brand. The material is stretchy and form fitting. No worries of the Evo sliding out. Headphone jack is unobstructed. Plastic face is sturdy but pliable so it can bend and flex without suffering those white creases and marks plastic can get. I've gone running with this several times and found that its comfortable and not cumbersome. The plastic face doesn't hinder use of the touch screen although there is some play so you have to press a little firmer to touch the screen. The one thing that does take getting used to is the use of the volume keys. There aren't any cut outs or what have you for the volume keys and the face around the touch screen adds some material to get through so you have to "find" them but once you get comfortable with there position its not that big of a deal. When I was finished running I took a look inside the pocket. It did feel moist from sweat but not damp. The phone back remained dry with no visible traces of water but your milage may vary. I use this with my phone naked but I took pictures to show that my androidified cruzerlite case fits without too much hassle however I haven't tried using it with the case so no word on how it changes functionality. All around I'm extremely happy with it especially since its for the Galaxy S3. Theres a key holder, looks good. So there you have it.
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Is there anyone else experienced like this issue ??
My genuine S-View cover sometimes not detect cover open, i try two or three times again, finally it works...
So, am i have faulty one or is it normal ??
Same as well.
I have zero issue with my s view case
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I returned my s-view to T-Mobile today and got a Tech21. The s-view features were neat but the case would not stay closed causing my Note to wake. I also felt it offered little real protection if it dropped and the lid flopped open it would be like having no case @ all. (imagine it skidding down the driveway with the s-view opening and closing)
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minoch said:
I returned my s-view to T-Mobile today and got a Tech21. The s-view features were neat but the case would not stay closed causing my Note to wake. I also felt it offered little real protection if it dropped and the lid flopped open it would be like having no case @ all. (imagine it skidding down the driveway with the s-view opening and closing)
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Just got my S view case today and I am really liking it. There is nothing keeping the flap down, but I think in a drop it will be decently protected.
Also I thought it would be much more bulkier than it is. Folded back you can hardly tell it's there, other than the edges cutting your fingers
I got mine yesterday and I noticed that I on the right edge (where the stitches are) I had to run my finger across it.
It help the cover stay closed.
I feel that the S-view case needs to have more viewing options. It is very limited to accessing the camera, action memo, and music player. I also don;t like that we can only view incoming calls and text. There should be more options for other apps or at least access notification panel.
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I got mine yesterday and I noticed that I on the right edge (where the stitches are) I had to run my finger across it.
It help the cover stay closed.
I feel that the S-view case needs to have more viewing options. It is very limited to accessing the camera, action memo, and music player. I also don;t like that we can only view incoming calls and text. There should be more options for other apps or at least access notification panel.
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I agree, it even displays less icons in the notification bar through the window. Almost a step back from that perspective.
the s pen has been provided with extra leads to use. i wore off the tip of my spen and replaced it. To my surprise i found out the original tip is of rubber while the rest of hard plastic.
it doesnt feel the same..
disappointed :thumbdown:
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does the stylus have build-in battery?
when you put the stylus near the screen, there' a dot on the screen.
begimaad said:
the s pen has been provided with extra leads to use. i wore off the tip of my spen and replaced it. To my surprise i found out the original tip is of rubber while the rest of hard plastic.
it doesnt feel the same..
disappointed :thumbdown:
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The plastic tips feel much better on a tempered glass screen protector than the rubber ones.
Actually the pen is powered by an electrical field generated by the phone. The electrical field is also used to determine pen position. Pen contact is determined by the pressure placed on the point of the pen. To prove this, take out the pen and open action note. Hover above the screen and then press the tip with your finger instead of the screen. You will still place marks on the screen. This shows that the screen does not interact with the pen in any way.
begimaad said:
the s pen has been provided with extra leads to use. i wore off the tip of my spen and replaced it. To my surprise i found out the original tip is of rubber while the rest of hard plastic.
it doesnt feel the same..
disappointed :thumbdown:
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Actually, there are both hard plastic & rubber tips included. You can tell the difference between the two if you look closely
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Actually, there are both hard plastic & rubber tips included. You can tell the difference between the two if you look closely
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if this is true..
thanks a lot mate..
let me check.
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edit:sorry just checked.. not all of my spare ones are of hard plastic..
checked each one on the screen..they all feel the same..and hard. not like the original one.
tip: everyone out there dont clean you note 3 with the stylus. i used to take dust off the corners of screen or the speaker are using the original rubber lead..and it wore off.. and i regret it. you all take care
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wow thanks i didn't know my extras were of rubber AND plastic. my default one was rubber and it didn't glide as well as i wanted it to (at least on my ebay tempered glass protector). i changed it out for a plastic one and now it's perfect (if anything, too slippery). now i have 1 extra plastic, and 4 rubbers.
OP, try to double check your extras... the plastic tips are even shinier than the rubbers, so you can visually see the difference with a good eye.
I had no idea that it came with plastic tips. I popped one in and the pen is much more enjoyable to use now. Plus there's no more sticky streak marks on my screen from the rubber tip wearing away.
In glad I saw this thread.
just checked my spare tips. 2 plastic and 3 rubber + 1 rubber(original)....seems a bit much on the rubber ones lol..but im guessing they do wear out faster
the plastic ones feel alot...nicer on the screen than the rubber ones lol
Does anyone know where to buy replacement plastic tips? I checked the box and can't find my replacement ones. I've searched and the only option I found was buying a brand new S Pen + the tips for around ~$20. My current rubber tip is almost completely worn out.
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Does anyone know where to buy replacement plastic tips? I checked the box and can't find my replacement ones. I've searched and the only option I found was buying a brand new S Pen + the tips for around ~$20. My current rubber tip is almost completely worn out.
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no longer valid links
only ones I've found so far after a couple hours of searching
seller says they are all hard plastic in a question posted at the bottom of the black page
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[removed] = white
[removed] = black
only ones I've found so far after a couple hours of searching
seller says they are all hard plastic in a question posted at the bottom of the black page
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Thanks!
Edit: One of my friends found their replacement tips and was gave me some.
hecksagon said:
Actually the pen is powered by an electrical field generated by the phone. The electrical field is also used to determine pen position. Pen contact is determined by the pressure placed on the point of the pen. To prove this, take out the pen and open action note. Hover above the screen and then press the tip with your finger instead of the screen. You will still place marks on the screen. This shows that the screen does not interact with the pen in any way.
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did not know that thats cool
Thanks for the find!! I prefer the plastic one it feels much better
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bearwrestler1999 said:
Jeez, sorry.
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Don't let it get to you, it isn't like you started a new thread to ask about it.
wow, I've had my phone since October 4th, and hadn't even noticed that there are both plastic and rubber-tipped replacement nibs in the box! the plastic one is much smoother when using a tempered glass screen protector, so I swapped out the one that originally came installed.
thanks for the post !
ohh..
everyone has plastic and rubber tips?
mine only has plastic replacements, i find the rubber one better on my simple diamond screen protector.
I also tried each and every tip, they are all plastic.
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