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[Q] Samsung Galaxy Tab Stylus, your thoughts?

hello my fellow tab geeks.
a few weeks back, i purchased the official samsung galaxy capacitive stylus but really am not very impressed with it and just wanted to see if others feel the same way.
i've tried several stylus before for my prev iPad and none of them moved very smoothly across the surface due to the requirements of a capacitive screen, etc.
anywho, from using it for a few days; it seemed to stick more to the screen than move smoothly and in turn made any fast note taking impossible. i could never duplicate the accuracy of using a pen on paper.
are all capacitive stylus basically plagued with this problem?
now i remember the advantages of resistive screens. if only someone would finally make both on their tablets.. hmmm...
any feedback would be great! thanks!

I think it's one of the downsides of capacitive screens. I bought a boxwave stylus and it's got issues even though it had the best reviews. You need a lot of surface area contact to make a capacitive screen work.
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sparkyxda said:
I think it's one of the downsides of capacitive screens. I bought a boxwave stylus and it's got issues even though it had the best reviews. You need a lot of surface area contact to make a capacitive screen work.
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thanks for your input kind of what i thought.

seamonkey420 what stylus are you talking about? please give me a link.

I bought the BoxWave stylus too and quite like it. It does require some pressure to get enough contact to work correctly but as the end is so soft it's not a strain. Once I got used to it I prefer the stylus over using my finger for most tasks and it has the added advantage that the screen remains clean. Obviously you need to revert for fingers for pinch-zoom and any other multitouch gesture though.

ayman07 said:
seamonkey420 what stylus are you talking about? please give me a link.
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http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/ET-S100CBEGSTA
Galaxy Tab™ Conductive StylusET-S100CBEG

seamonkey420 said:
...any feedback would be great! thanks!
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I bought the same stylus with the intent of using it for a drawing app I have on the Tab. I, too, was disappointed. It takes quite a bit of pressure to get a solid line, otherwise it would skip here and there along the line. It worked ok for just moving through screens or typing, but for doing any kind of useful sketching or drawing it was pretty much useless.

Maplins do one that has a soft tip - but it's no substitute for a finger....

bought these over at ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/3pcs-Stylus-Tou...196333?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4cf4a8796d
not bad and i do need to put some pressure on it but since they have a soft point im not concerned

Losing your capacity
I also noticed that if you hold the stylus anywhere but in contact with the metal band, it doesn't track at all. Sometimes you want to hold it further back.
T-Mo
Stock

Targus stylus
I got the targus stylus and it works on the iPad and galaxy s but struggles with the galaxy tab. I'm a bit disappointed. Must be a different kind of capacitive screen. Writing with it on the iPad is like writing on paper. Very smooth and quick to get used to.
Anyone had any better luck with styli on the g tab?

jimmyjack72 said:
I got the targus stylus and it works on the iPad and galaxy s but struggles with the galaxy tab. I'm a bit disappointed. Must be a different kind of capacitive screen. Writing with it on the iPad is like writing on paper. Very smooth and quick to get used to.
Anyone had any better luck with styli on the g tab?
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Only stylus that works is stock one only works well but digs a hole in your pocker

Got any old HDD bags laying around?
If you wrap a cut off of it around the end of a pen you have a cheap stylus and it works brilliantly on my legend
It's also a very smooth plastic so I haven't had it bog down on me at all.

Dagi stylus
I ordered a Dagi stylus after seeing a demo on a Galaxy Tab that made it look smooth. There's a few different models, so I'm hoping they have catered to the slightly different capacitive screen on the Galaxy to that of other devices.
If it was a faked video I have a stylus for my iPad.

trust me .. your fingers are working better . stylus are crap just to sell and get some profit from it thats all ..
and if you wanna a fast smoothy screen flash new rom

50-3 said:
Got any old HDD bags laying around?
If you wrap a cut off of it around the end of a pen you have a cheap stylus and it works brilliantly on my legend
It's also a very smooth plastic so I haven't had it bog down on me at all.
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Yay for raising dead threads!
Could you elaborate more on "HDD Bags" I'm curious

Could you elaborate more on "HDD Bags" I'm curious
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He means antistatic plastic bags used to protect sensitive electronics,
usually silver or silvery like appearance
I just tried with the top of a microscrewdrive, it works surprisingly well
thanks 50-3 for the tip

PBL1 said:
He means antistatic plastic bags used to protect sensitive electronics,
usually silver or silvery like appearance
I just tried with the top of a microscrewdrive, it works surprisingly well
thanks 50-3 for the tip
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OH! I might have a few of those kicking about, thanks!

The foam tipped ones I tried in the shops were all rubbish. Not even worth a £.

GT \m/ I loves it

[Q] Stylus Pen

Has anyone tried a stylus pen on the SGT? Was thinking about getting the DAGi stylus for my tab but before I did I wanted to know if anyone had any advice to give based on past experiences.
Regards,
Tyler

Boxwave!
I picked up a black Boxwave IPad 'Styra' (pen one end and stylus the other). I find it very accurate. Also tried a Pogo but found it pretty poor (too squishy and kind of fuzzy tip). If you search forvreviews youwill find heaps. All I need now is a decent handwriting recognition app. Tried several in the market and not impressed.

hey buddy i ordered a Dagi, ill recieve it in about a week. i liked the perciseness of it. so ill keep u posted how it is once i get it

Get the red dot pen by HTC. That's what I recommend, anyway. It's extremely precise. Just search google for "red dot stylus htc".

Anyone knows whether there is any palm rejection supported software out there for note taking on the tab? been seeing that the hardware supports it, but i dont think there is any good software to utilize it yet..

What like how the htc flyer notes app works? That uses specilist hardware so it wont work on the tab
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Hi all HTC did NOT make the pen for the flyer it was n-trig take a look at there web site just Google n-trig
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The screen for GT is supplied by Atmel and through web there was an interview with Atmel's product marketing Binay Bajaj saying
"There's something called "palm rejection." We support that. And unintended touches, which you can reject. We call it "grip," touching the screen from the side. We have something called "grip suppression." In spite of the grip, you can still use the device."
So I was hoping that the hardware for GT already supports it, but there is no software out in the market utilizing this feature yet.. unless I missed it. And yes, flyer's digitizer is supplied by n-trig and thats a different matter.

vToq said:
Anyone knows whether there is any palm rejection supported software out there for note taking on the tab? been seeing that the hardware supports it, but i dont think there is any good software to utilize it yet..
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so the palm rejection isn't just automatic on the tab at all times? it has to be supported in specific apps?
that woudl suck if that's true. I figured it was just like that all the time.
either way we need some useful handwriting or other custom writing (jot?) style apps for the tab/android. otherwise a stylus is sort of an inconvenient gimmick, isn't it?

is it all the same type of stylus head in the market? from the after market product of stylus? i tried once but it feels of lag of motion, this an eraser head type (flat on the surface)

I got the "just mobile AluPen". Rounded eraser head type, but glides very easily. I got it for highlighting in PDFs.
Works quite ok. But not as well as my finger!
When you use it for Swype, the trace on the letters looks okay, but the recognition is way worse than with the finger. And you have to press a bit to get a good trace.
Stopped using it.

I got targus tablet stylus pen for 11€ including shipping.
It works okay, but its not as useful as I thought, finger is still working better, one has to press to hard and capacititve styluses aren't accurate enough.

Fingers are better...
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Rayan McFly said:
Fingers are better...
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sure they are, but even used a phone in -10°C?
Finger becomes useless when wet in rain or due to sweat hence we need a stylus as a backup in those extreme conditions.

even used a phone in -10°C?
Finger becomes useless when wet in rain or due to sweat hence we need a stylus as a backup in those extreme conditions
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Capacitive screens are rubbish at low temps, question: do styluses work with gloves on or do they need direct contact with the skin as a current path?
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PBL1 said:
do styluses work with gloves on or do they need direct contact with the skin as a current path?
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If you have capacitive stylus then they work with gloves you don't need direct skin contact.
Pogo stylus pen are the best for this purpose.
http://www.tenonedesign.com/stylus.php

Pogo stylus pen are the best for this purpose
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Tanks, I just order one from Amazon, I was going to buy an Trent battery pack anyway so I added the pogo to my trolley too
Regards
P

Are you using an alternative stylus (esp for drawing)

How many of you are using an alternative stylus? If so, which one and do you use it for writing or drawing? I'm especially curious about those who draw...

Nope, I'm using the original pen...it's too much of a hassle to carry another one in my pocket...it can fall down and be lost...

Cool. Thanks for the reply. I'm tempted to get a compatible stylus coz, I don't like stick thin pens. Only problem is I can hardly draw, but I love "art materials".

You could always buy the S-Pen holder kit from Samsung - It converts the original S-Pen into a full-sized pen. I'm awaiting receipt of mine today from Amazon, but I mainly bought it as it comes with a replacement S-Pen with a silver button (as opposed to the camouflaged black button on the original).

i bought one of these as well, it makes writing so much easier however I prefer using my Wacom one as the button is higher so I don't accidentally keep pressing it. I use mine mainly for taking notes,I ain't much of an artist.

HasC said:
i bought one of these as well, it makes writing so much easier however I prefer using my Wacom one as the button is higher so I don't accidentally keep pressing it. I use mine mainly for taking notes,I ain't much of an artist.
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Which Wacom stylus is that? I find the original pen's button too low as well.

daranx said:
You could always buy the S-Pen holder kit from Samsung - It converts the original S-Pen into a full-sized pen. I'm awaiting receipt of mine today from Amazon, but I mainly bought it as it comes with a replacement S-Pen with a silver button (as opposed to the camouflaged black button on the original).
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Yes, I did think of that but it seems to have a rubber grip in the middle, and I dislike rubber grips. The holder is also a little too thick for me.

holgalee said:
Which Wacom stylus is that? I find the original pen's button too low as well.
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I am not sure of the model of the Wacom pen, it came with my Lenovo Thinkpad x61T about 4 years ago. I have attached a picture of the two pens together, the Samsung's one and the Wacom so that you can get an idea of the button placement.
The Wacom is slightly thinner and the button is higher up making it far less likely to press the button accidentally. The Samsung one has a nice feel to it but the button does get pressed easily.

I have a Wacom Tablet Model# ET-0405A-U. The pen from that device does not work on the GNote. It is a USB device so I tried plugging it in. It is recognized as a USB mouse, but neither the pen nor the mouse (another option with my Wacom) provided any cursor display or effect upon any screen or application.

Anyone using a stylus on the G2?

Hey guys, I'm considering a stylus for my G2, but havent used one on a capacitive screen. Do you think it will be of any use and can you recommend a stylus that would get me closer to the experience on the note? I'm thinking about stylus brush, so I can draw some sketches when needed for my work.

axlastro said:
Hey guys, I'm considering a stylus for my G2, but havent used one on a capacitive screen. Do you think it will be of any use and can you recommend a stylus that would get me closer to the experience on the note? I'm thinking about stylus brush, so I can draw some sketches when needed for my work.
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LG g2 digitalizer don't support any features of these pens. U might just want to grab a 2$ pen and save your money

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400693292671?_trksid=p2055120.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I was thinking about one of these. What features do they have that the G2 doesn't support? I guess the brush just mimics the different "pressure" that a finger applies to the screen, meaning bigger area -> thicker line. I haven't really used a stylus on a capacitive device, so I cannot decide for myself.

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400693292671?_trksid=p2055120.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I was thinking about one of these. What features do they have that the G2 doesn't support? I guess the brush just mimics the different "pressure" that a finger applies to the screen, meaning bigger area -> thicker line. I haven't really used a stylus on a capacitive device, so I cannot decide for myself.
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Wheel it doesn't have pressure sensors and u can't use buttons on the pens.
Try making your own and you see. Google "stylus diy"

I use a stylus and it works really well. I had a note 3,but when I watched my friend take hand written notes on his G2 with a stylus I traded my note immediately. No Smart features like the spen, but I rarely used those anyway. I'd give it a shot and see for yourself.
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STYLUS: What stylus are you using?

Currently using a generic capacitive stylus and it does not work great. Mind sharing your stylus and share your thoughts?

To be honest if you really want a tablet with a stylus, you should have gone with either the SGTS4 or the SGTS6 as both of those have the S-Pen. Which is the best stylus for a device.

iceepyon said:
To be honest if you really want a tablet with a stylus, you should have gone with either the SGTS4 or the SGTS6 as both of those have the S-Pen. Which is the best stylus for a device.
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To be honest, this is not helpful to tell someone they should have gone with another tablet for stylus support. How does this help?
I have the Galaxy Tab S5e because it's cheaper. Many styli do work on most if not all tablets. The only thing that tablets that have official stylus support offer is pressure sensitivity and palm rejection. Two features which are only necessary for artists. For taking notes, I don't give a F about pressure sensitivity nor do I rest my palm on the screen/ paper when I write.
I'll be testing some styli and get back to OP.
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elcidroyale said:
To be honest, this is not helpful to tell someone they should have gone with another tablet for stylus support. How does this help?
I have the Galaxy Tab S5e because it's cheaper. Many styli do work on most if not all tablets. The only thing that tablets that have official stylus support offer is pressure sensitivity and palm rejection. Two features which are only necessary for artists. For taking notes, I don't give a F about pressure sensitivity nor do I rest my palm on the screen/ paper when I write.
I'll be testing some styli and get back to OP.
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It helps by telling you you are wasting you time looking for a stylus for the S5e. There are two types of stylus. A plain capacitive touchscreen stylus that won't draw a line any finer than you can with your finger, and an electronic one like the S-Pen that will draw a line like a ballpoint pen. But the electronic one won't work with the S5e, so don't bother looking for one. They require a second digitizer that is situated behind the LCD and the S5e doesn't have one. The cost of that second digitizer is why the S-Pen tablets are more expensive. The pens themselves are fairly cheap.

I have Adonit stylus Dash 3 Silver, it works pretty well. It has problem when you are trying draw really slowly, It makes some weird curved lines. But I am using Sketchbook by Autodesk and it has some line smoothing what really helps.

Hi there
Let's be a bit more positive
I use a meko stylus. They are double ended.
One end is the normal blunt sort of stylus, which is great for on screen typing, while the other has a clear disc which allows you to see exactly where the fine center is touching the screen.
The actual stylus looks like a high quality steel pen with rubber finger grip
I bought a set of two 'pens' with 6 spare tips from Amazon for around £10 over a year ago and have only used 2 of the spare tips
Excellent quality and value. Highly recomanded.

ExTall said:
Hi there
Let's be a bit more positive
I use a meko stylus. They are double ended.
One end is the normal blunt sort of stylus, which is great for on screen typing, while the other has a clear disc which allows you to see exactly where the fine center is touching the screen.
The actual stylus looks like a high quality steel pen with rubber finger grip
I bought a set of two 'pens' with 6 spare tips from Amazon for around £10 over a year ago and have only used 2 of the spare tips
Excellent quality and value. Highly recomanded.
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I will grant you that that type of stylus beats the kind you can buy for about 50 cents each. But it is still a capacitive stylus that won't produce the fine line of an electronic one. There are apps which attempt to produce a "fine line" by extrapolating what would be the center of the "fat" line, but the results leave a lot to be desired. Bottom line, if you are serious needing a good stylus for your device, you need to purchase a tablet that was made for one. It's easy to tell. If the tablet didn't come with a stylus, it wasn't made for one.

Seems I've been handing out mistaken advice about stylii for "touch only" tablets. S-Pen and other "Wacom" based stylii DO require a second digitzer to work and most tablets simply don't have them. HOWEVER, I puchased a BoxWave Active Sylus because it was touted to work with my HP Envy X360 laptop. Just to prove it wouldn't work with a "touch only" tablet, I tried it with both my SM-T510 and T720 tablets. Much to my surprise, it works with both of them. I've never used a stylus for drawing, so I can't guarantee it works as well as an S-Pen, but it does produce a "ballpoint pen" type line in the drawing apps I tried. Also, the line width doesn't appear to be "pressure sensitive". I was able to buy mine on eBay for about $20, new with free shipping.