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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.
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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.
Does anyone know if there is an S-pen replacement that can double as an actual ink pen that you can write on physical paper?
I would imagine you turn the pen to change the tip to a ball point pen.
-Wizzle
That would be pretty amazing!
I know. I would always have a ball point pen when I actually needed it!
I hope this even exists!
-Wizzle
Some Wacom pens work with the note 2 and some of them have ink pens on the opposite end of the digitizer nib.
I'm looking for the same thing. I once had an hold Compaq/HP 2215 PDA that had this, I'm kind of shocked I can't find one for the Note 2.
This is the closest I've found:
http://www.costcentral.com/proddeta...954/froogle/?gclid=CKeR_6PphrQCFSFyQgodfw0ADA
Right now on dealnews.com there is a pen/stylus for only 9 dollars shipped. Looks great and neat. Check it out!
http://dealnews.com/m/deal.html/680132.html
nexicon said:
Right now on dealnews.com there is a pen/stylus for only 9 dollars shipped. Looks great and neat. Check it out!
http://dealnews.com/m/deal.html/680132.html
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That doesn't have the s-pen nib it has just the capacitive tip and so it is not as accurate as the s-pen and won't use the Note 2's digitizer.
That would be cool, I used to have one on my old sony ericsson P800/P900/P910 series smartphones it was an aftermarket one that fitted the phone exactly and has a small cover over the ball point, I dont use pens much, but if you need one your pretty much stuck without one
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I'm looking for the same thing. I once had an hold Compaq/HP 2215 PDA that had this, I'm kind of shocked I can't find one for the Note 2.
This is the closest I've found:
http://www.costcentral.com/proddeta...954/froogle/?gclid=CKeR_6PphrQCFSFyQgodfw0ADA
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This is definitely close cause it is a wacom pen. I wish we could find one that fit into the note 2 holster.
-Wizzle
Any update on the ink pen?
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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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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Anyone know of an S Pen alternative that would be larger and easier to handle? Of course it wouldn't fit in the phone, something that would stay on my desk.
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Anyone know of an S Pen alternative that would be larger and easier to handle? Of course it wouldn't fit in the phone, something that would stay on my desk.
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http://www.wacom.com/en-de/products/stylus
I'm gonna guess that those would work exactly like our SPen...since it's Wacom tech.
Microsoft Surface 1 pen works. There are a few others mentioned on these forums.
I picked up one of these from Amazon a few days ago, so far I like it.
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Staedtler Noris Digital Samsung Pencil, EMR Technology, Yellow Black (GP-U999ERIPAAB)
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Anyone know of an S Pen alternative that would be larger and easier to handle? Of course it wouldn't fit in the phone, something that would stay on my desk.
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Try the staedtler pencil and the tab s 3 s pen, both are great. Both on amazon
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Any alternatives with eraser function?
mason2smart said:
Any alternatives with eraser function?
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actually you can hold side button for eraser mode.
Jamaloogy said:
actually you can hold side button for eraser mode.
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Yes, but the button doesn't seem to work in most apps.....
mason2smart said:
Yes, but the button doesn't seem to work in most apps.....
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I have this pen I bought for my last Note 10.1
http://www.ebay.com/gds/Samsung-S-P...ser-for-Galaxy-Note-/10000000176391014/g.html
Manage to test eraser on the bottom pen on 3 apps;
S-Note - Working
Wacom Bamboo - Working
Microsoft OneNote - Not Working
dabtech said:
I picked up one of these from Amazon a few days ago, so far I like it.
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Staedtler Noris Digital Samsung Pencil, EMR Technology, Yellow Black (GP-U999ERIPAAB)
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The Staedtler pencil is sweet. Very long, if you like the way a pencil feels after it's very first sharpening, strength and weight wise, it's great. And it comes with a cap, albeit a delicate one, to protect the tip. It does not have a side button and comes with no replaceable tips, though I suspect the standard ones that come with the phones stylus will fit.
The new spen that comes with A3 and galaxy book is the best imo. No cap, which I don't like. A $70 pen should have something to protect the sensitive tech in the tip.. Like the Surface Pro 4 pen its magnetic and has a clip.
The Wacom Bamboo Smart (Galaxy Note Version) is as good as the Stad pencil or s3 spen. It has a cap and side button.
Last and pictured to the far left is the Wacom Bamboo Stylus Feel for Galaxy Note. It's the oldest and predecessor to the Bamboo Smart. It uses replaceable tips but not like the newer ones used in the pens mentioned above. Though all plastic and the same texture and weight as the Bamboo Smart, it is painted to have some silver accents, and is more attractive imo than Wacom's Bamboo Smart, which is matte black throughout.
I have owned the second variation of Samsung's Spen with eraser (There are 2 models: 1 released after Note 2 and one after Note 8.o and 10.1) I lost it during a recent move. It was good. Used same older style tips as Bamboo Feel and the eraser was handy. Good luck finding one of these for sale.
There is a bluetooth spen (model 5100??) that was released around the same time as note 8.0. Once paired it answers calls, plays music, and so on...
Any wacom emr or penabled stylus will work.
I'm using Bamboo stylus. All features seem to work fine. Got it at Best buy after they ran out of Surface pens with the intent to return if it didn't work. Had it for a few months now. No regrets.
I've bought spen from tab S3. In meeting is better for take notes
why not just get one from ebay?
Staedtler Noris Digital Samsung Pencil, EMR Technology, Yellow Black (GP-U999ERIPAAB) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072N31S7C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rNRfBbBWW46B5
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The S Pen of S6 is quite handy but the retangular design is not so comfortable to hold and the position of button on the s pen is designed badly.
I find that using Noris Digital to write is a lot better than using the S Pen. S Pen is good for Annotation and Screen Capture but not for prolonged writing.
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Thanks! I agree with shortfalls of the shipped S-pen, and have been looking for an alternative. Is it this one?
https://www.amazon.com/Staedtler-Di...prefix=Staedtler+Noris+Digital,aps,276&sr=8-4
Yes, it is the one. Quite close to the real pen experience.
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The S Pen of S6 is quite handy but the retangular design is not so comfortable to hold and the position of button on the s pen is designed badly.
I find that using Noris Digital to write is a lot better than using the S Pen. S Pen is good for Annotation and Screen Capture but not for prolonged writing.
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You have the noris digital and it works on your tab s6? Mine does not, but maybe its because I have a glass screen protector installed. Would like to know if you have actually tried the combo, thanks.
Seem that the s6 screen's EMR is in power saving mode when the s pen is attached. It is necessary to detach the s pen in order to write with the Noris.
Not sure if it is possible to disable the power saving mode permanently. The battery life could be affected if doing so.
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Seem that the s6 screen's EMR is in power saving mode when the s pen is attached. It is necessary to detach the s pen in order to write with the Noris.
Not sure if it is possible to disable the power saving mode permanently. The battery life could be affected if doing so.
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Wow that worked! Thank you!
Yes I have this pencil from when I had s3, I find it easier to use.
At last, the tablet/pen experience I had hoped for. This pen (STAEDTLER 180 22-1 Noris), combined with this cover and Nebo software, makes writing on the screen a joy!
If you've ever used a hexagonal pencil (like the ones you probably used in school) this pen will feel natural to use.
1" longer than S-pen (gonna see about cutting it to fit in slot)
Slightly thicker than S-pen (though I think/hope it will fit in S-pen slot if I do above procedure)
Slightly rubbery feel to it
I was able to use it without removing S-pen from slot, or fiddling with settings (I saw a post about an issue with this using different pen and/or settings, but everything worked for me 'right out of the box')
AND NO STUPID BUTTON THAT IS PLACED IN SUCH A STUPID SPOT THAT IT IS SO EASY TO ACCIDENTALLY PRESS BECAUSE IT IS SO STUPID...[voice trails off, mumbling and cursing]
How does it feel on the tablet's screen? Any difference from the original S-pen? I want a pen which has a feeling like writing/drawing on a paper.
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How does it feel on the tablet's screen? Any difference from the original S-pen? I want a pen which has a feeling like writing/drawing on a paper.
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There is a 'paper-like' so-called screen protector that is supposed to make the experience more like writing on paper. Just got mine delivered today, but haven't tried it yet.
Hello there,
Even I am using the Staedtler Noris Digital pen, I'm really satisfied except for air command...
On my S3 it worked fine with Staedtler, but it seems to me there is no way to activate it apart from spen on S6!
Well, to be honest: the Steadtler noris is a no go, as it is missing the button - my workstyle requires a button (color select for painting).
Note: Samsung uses the Wacom EMR technique. So almost all Wacom EMR styluses should work. Just go on the wacom site and look the styluses they recommend for their EMR tablets. You'll also find the Stadetler in the list. There are also some windows laptops with styluses using this technique. Thouse should be compatible, too.
I went with the Lamy al-star EMR. Shaped like a fountain pen (no hand pain after long sessions) but with a button much more comfortable to press. It misses the Bluetooth feature, but the rest works fine. This pen also uses the Samsung nibs. And like for all styluses you have to be careful which softness degree you choose. I prefer soft nibs. The Lamy ship with hard ones. Of course this also depends on the tablet surface (screen cover).
Btw: the Wacom One stylus should work as well as the stylus for the new intuos series but I have not tested it. As long as it employs the EMR technique it should work. There might be even more options, but for some reason wacom make it pretty hard to figure out compatibility.
Samsung should really open a site showing which styluses are compatible with their S-Pen devices.
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Hello there,
Even I am using the Staedtler Noris Digital pen, I'm really satisfied except for air command...
On my S3 it worked fine with Staedtler, but it seems to me there is no way to activate it apart from spen on S6!
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What you mean by activate it?
The digitizer goes to sleep if you dock the pen - like for all S-Pen devices. So either you enable the digitizer via setting or remove the S-Pen from its dock.
basthet said:
Well, to be honest: the Steadtler noris is a no go, as it is missing the button - my workstyle requires a button (color select for painting).
Note: Samsung uses the Wacom EMR technique. So almost all Wacom EMR styluses should work. Just go on the wacom site and look the styluses they recommend for their EMR tablets. You'll also find the Stadetler in the list. There are also some windows laptops with styluses using this technique. Thouse should be compatible, too.
I went with the Lamy al-star EMR. Shaped like a fountain pen (no hand pain after long sessions) but with a button much more comfortable to press. It misses the Bluetooth feature, but the rest works fine. This pen also uses the Samsung nibs. And like for all styluses you have to be careful which softness degree you choose. I prefer soft nibs. The Lamy ship with hard ones. Of course this also depends on the tablet surface (screen cover).
Btw: the Wacom One stylus should work as well as the stylus for the new intuos series but I have not tested it. As long as it employs the EMR technique it should work. There might be even more options, but for some reason wacom make it pretty hard to figure out compatibility.
Samsung should really open a site showing which styluses are compatible with their S-Pen devices.
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What you mean by activate it?
The digitizer goes to sleep if you dock the pen - like for all S-Pen devices. So either you enable the digitizer via setting or remove the S-Pen from its dock.
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Thanks for reply. I usually remove the S-pen, but could you be so kind to tell me, how to enable the digitizer via setting?
Many thanks in advance.
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Thanks for reply. I usually remove the S-pen, but could you be so kind to tell me, how to enable the digitizer via setting?
Many thanks in advance.
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It depends on the software version you are on.
Only know it in German:
Settings -> Advanced functions -> S-Pen -> Allow multiple S-Pens
Einstellungen -> Erweiterte Funktionen -> S-Pen -> Mehrere S-Pens zulassen
On some others, rooted devices, it's called enable digitizer.
Btw.: Just learned the Wacom Intuos Styluses do not work with the Samsung digitizer =( sorry for that.
Just tried one from my friend. If anyone could try the Wacom One stylus would be great! At least some amazon reviews say it works.