Acase Capacitive Stylus Pen Combo (Twist Style) for Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Blackberry Playbook

I know there are many who completely dismiss the use of a stylus and will only use a finger to manipulate a device, but I enjoy the option. I've got large hands and while the iPad has a large enough screen to be useful, touch typing on a smartphone is not always easy. Even on an iPad, when more accuracy is needed, a stylus works better for me. I'm also afraid I have not completely given up on paper-based forms and documents and always need to have a pen handy. I looked for a stylus that combined a capacitive rubber tip (the foam types such as Pogo just don't feel right to me) with a ballpoint pen. The Kensington comes close, as does the other Acase combo, but both suffer from a pen-cap that, once removed for writing, won't fit over the other end for temporarily storage. I can't just ditch the cap either, since the clip is attached to it and without the clip it won't stay in place in my pocket, not to mention that the pen would be exposed and subject to marking anything it came in contact with.

This Acase twist-style combo stulus/pen seems to have gotten it right. It uses a "Cross" type mechanism to expose the pen, with the capacitive-rubber end always exposed and accessible. The pen refills are Cross-type also, so quality refills are readily available, although the one that came pre-installed has worked well. The stylus works just fine. I find it a lot more accurate than my finger. Time will tell how durable the rubber tip is, but it seems ok so far. Using it as a pen also works well. It is heavy enough and long enough to feel like a normal pen. The only drawback I would have is that the Acase logo is a little too prominently plastered on the side of the pen. I would prefer a plain barrel and not have to always advertise for a company, but that's just me.

We decided to try out 5 stylus in the office and between us, all 4 preferred this one over all of the rest. It has the best contact response with the screen ie. you can lightly "drag" it across the screen and it will mark on the iPad. With all of the others, you had to "press" to get a mark. Not having to press GREATLY reduces hand stress and fatigue. It's also very handy having a real pen on hand as well.

We do wish that it had a Tether. That would make for the perfect option.

These are the other ones that we tested:

rooCASE Capacitive Stylus for Apple iPad (Red)

Kensington 2nd Generation Apple iPad 1 and 2 / iPhone / iPod / Motorola Xoom Tablet / Galaxy / Blackberry Playbook Virtuoso Touch Screen Stylus and Pen (Black) Newest Model

TouchTec® II Capacitive iPad Stylus and Ball Point Pen for Apple iPad 2, iPhone 4 and Droid Phones 7mm (Black)

AYL (TM) Newest Generation Slim Capacitive iPad Stylus with 1 YR Warranty (Metallic Silver)

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Both the capacitive tip and the pen work flawlessly. The pen is very high quality. It never blotches at the tip like some cheap ballpoints do and so far has not leaked.

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It works as advertised. I wish the technology would advance so there could be thinner "nibs" for finer writing & drawing. The response on the tablet requires slower than normal movement. Maybe that's the tablet's fault??? I just got a stylus from Stylus-R-Us which cost $25. It has better response but still, the line is not as fine as I would like.

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I should have looked at the product better, I was expecting a twist at the bottom to produce either a pen or stylus. In reality the stylus is on the other end it is far from a fine point. Will be looking elsewhere for a capacitive stylus with a fine tip.

~Jeff Hoogland

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