[Q] Capacitive stylys - Eee Pad Transformer Accessories

Hi all,
I found a nice capacitive stylus and cheap at the same time, so I was wondering how many of you are considering it? Have you used one before?
My point is that it will take care of the fingerprints (most of them), it is small enough to keep on you at all times without noticing... On the other hand you can't do multitouch....
Share your thoughts,
rio

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I bought one for use with my Galaxy Tab, but to be honest I never really use it, and I don't feel the need to use it with TF either.
Regards,
Dave

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They're only any use if you do enough drawing/painting. Pointless for anything else imho. These apps are a bit thin on the ground atm though. It works ok in Sketchbook Mobile, which is about the only half decent app I've found, but it only works in portrait mode. If you know of any better apps please let me know.

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I picked up a BoxWave mini Capacitive Stylus from ebay, image of it should be below.
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It clips into the headphone port on the device, so your not going to loose it when its not in use.
I find it pretty good, i don't use it all the time, only when needed or i want to do something on the screen that is detailed.
Hope this helps

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Thanks guys,
I guess I should have asked before I ordered the thingy.
Rio

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Never tried using a stylus on a capacative screen before, so I'd like to know if they're any good for taking math notes etc? Considering getting the transformer if I can justify getting it

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bobcatuk said:
I picked up a BoxWave mini Capacitive Stylus from ebay, image of it should be below.
It clips into the headphone port on the device, so your not going to loose it when its not in use.
I find it pretty good, i don't use it all the time, only when needed or i want to do something on the screen that is detailed.
Hope this helps
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Hi guys,
Not to step on any toes, but I bought a stylus exactly like that one, and have been using it for 2 days now. It is small and compact, quite nice.
I find it really useful on the Transformer, because of the quality I guess: it is as good as a finger and bit more precise. And there are no longer finger traces on my screen!!!!
I tried using it with my HD2 and that did not go so well. The stylus is only good for "clicking", anything else like scrolling, sliding... the stylus is close to useless!?!?!
Anyway, just my experience,
rio

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rio911 said:
I tried using it with my HD2 and that did not go so well. The stylus is only good for "clicking", anything else like scrolling, sliding... the stylus is close to useless!?!?!
Anyway, just my experience,
rio
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I use the same stylus on my HTC Desire HD and it works fine, just like on the transformer.

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bobcatuk said:
I use the same stylus on my HTC Desire HD and it works fine, just like on the transformer.
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When i think about it, the stylus works with the HD2 but requires a lot more force.... maybe due to the screen protector that i have on the HD2.
Rio
PS. The SWYPE style keyboard is amazing

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a pen digitizer should work for taking notes right?
I'd like to be able to open up a meeting agenda and write notes on it using the tablet.

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bobcatuk said:
I picked up a BoxWave mini Capacitive Stylus...
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Looks nice, ordered one thanks for the tip!

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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019LZBKS/ref=ox_ya_os_product
I got one for $13 which was cheaper than Ebay

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if i were to get a stylus, i would prolly use it for writing/note taking and stuff for class so i would prolly choose the targus stylus (http://www.amazon.com/Targus-Stylus...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1304073267&sr=1-1)
I dont know if there are other styli that are really good/meant for handwriting but that one seems good

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Sprawlyo said:
Never tried using a stylus on a capacative screen before, so I'd like to know if they're any good for taking math notes etc? Considering getting the transformer if I can justify getting it
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I use it to underline and annotate PDFs. You'll take notes faster if you write it on paper and then use the camera to take a picture.
On my g-Tab, the stylus will not work well if your hand touches the screen at any point. That means you need to write while hovering your hand, or use something to prop your hand up. Wearing gloves will not help.

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transceiver said:
I use it to underline and annotate PDFs. You'll take notes faster if you write it on paper and then use the camera to take a picture.
On my g-Tab, the stylus will not work well if your hand touches the screen at any point. That means you need to write while hovering your hand, or use something to prop your hand up. Wearing gloves will not help.
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I have purchased the Boxwave stylus ( BoxWave Capacitive iPad Stylus (Jet Black) - not the one pictured earlier) and find that it works pretty well for writepad or Tabnotes ( trial only at the moment) for handwriting however, i am now hooked on Flext9 keyboard using the swipe option, since the last update, it is extremely accurate and I find myself using the stylus with it which makes it ideal as the notes are produced quicker than handwriting and can easily be emailed as they are typed as opposed to handwritten.
If you need to annotate PDFs, use easy PDF from the market as it has some fantastic options for annotation and costs approximately 80 pence which is a bargain, again ideal when used with a stylus.

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Got my Boxwave mini stylus today and also the Asus Sleeve.
You know what? The stylus is too mini. It's a bit hard to hold while doing stuff on the Transformer in the Sleeve slanted.
Shoulda bought a regular pen sized stylus.

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A side note for those of you ordering styluses, Handrite is the best note taking app I have found. I have been using the free version for a few days with my stylus (Acase from Amazon), and it works like a charm. The stylus is also works great on the TF

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kudosmog said:
a pen digitizer should work for taking notes right?
I'd like to be able to open up a meeting agenda and write notes on it using the tablet.
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There is no digitizer built into the tablet. On a side note I played with my friend's Asus EP121. Windows 7 tablet with 12.1" screen and Wacom digitizer built in. Boy was that small pen accurate and fun to use. Anyone who wants a Windows 7 tablet that is definitely the one to look into.

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bobcatuk said:
I picked up a BoxWave mini Capacitive Stylus from ebay, image of it should be below.
It clips into the headphone port on the device, so your not going to loose it when its not in use.
I find it pretty good, i don't use it all the time, only when needed or i want to do something on the screen that is detailed.
Hope this helps
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Boxwave's rock....small or large they all have the cool headphone port clip...my wife even has one with her nook color
If you order from amazon though they drop ship reight from boxwave....and they ship fast

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Can you write with the pen while your hand is resting on the screen, or do you have to have only the tip touching?