I hesitated to buy this product because another reviewer said it left scratches on their iPad. Because only one reviewer left that kind of feedback, I figured it was a defective product and ordered mine with confidence. I tried it out on the "side" of the screen at first to see if it would scratch. When it didn't, I thought I was in the clear. Mindful, of this products one negative review, I was very careful to use a light hand with stylus each time. I've used the stylus less than 15 times for short periods of time over the last two weeks and last night I was looking at my screen (iPad turned off, in direct light) and I see all kinds of scratches all over my iPad where I've been using the stylus.If I could give this zero stars...or negative stars, I would. I cannot figure out why in the world a manufacturer would sell a product that so badly and immediately ruins the surface of very expensive electronic screens it is expressly designed to be used with.
I paired it with a Moshi iVisor on my iPad. My iPhone has a Zagg protector and I personally don't like the feel of the stylus on it but I don't really use the stylus on it, only if it's already in my hand.
A week of use and I've had maybe two or three skips which could very well be due to the way I write. There's very few scratches on my protector, and the ones that are there can't be seen when the display is on. The protector I'm using doesn't seem to interfere at all. A lot of people have complained about something getting trapped under the disk and then scratching their screen. Not sure how because when something's under my disk I can hear and feel it. Just wipe it off and it's good to go. I use mine for notetaking in class and it does great for me. I prefer handwritten notes to typed ones but I also hate having mistakes on my notebook pages. Digital writing lets me have the best of both worlds because undo's are pretty easy!
As for the noise, I think it depends on your writing style. For me, it makes the same amount of noise as a regular ball point does so I don't see the big issue. No, it's not silent, but I've never used a pen that was silent either. It's definitely quieter than typing on a keyboard, that's for sure.
I strongly recommend this stylus. It feels like a real pen and writes like a real pen. I'm very happy with my purchase and won't soon be buying something different.Just so you know, if you are reading this before ordering, the cap is SCREWED onto the packaging so it has to be unscrewed to get it out.
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Update 2+ months later... I LOVE this thing! After fixing the initial skipping discussed below, I have not had any skipping problems and still no scratching! This is one of those things I love so much I would buy it again, just because.
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`Yes, I have only had it one day so I haven't had the scratching problems yet (and hope I never do!) but, I did have the skipping problem within about an hour.....ARGH!!! But, rather than having my usual knee jerk reactions, and returning it unloved, I decided to ask for help from the company. I got this response this morning...did it and all is well again! YES!!! No more skipping, and all that was necessary was cleaning the disk! (the old fashion way, I licked it...shhhhh, don't tell)
Here is the "official solution" from the company.
"I'm really sorry to hear about that issue you ran into with your stylus! Skipping and loss of functionality can actually be caused by one of several different issues here are a few suggestions that may help though:
1. The disc's surface should be cleaned with a tissue or soft microfiber cloth.
2. Taking the disc off and blowing into the socket can remove dirt.
3. Polishing the Jot's metal ball tip with tin foil can remove micro-corrosion affecting conductivity.
Generally we don't recommend the thermal paste method you mentioned, because it can potentially damage the plastic disc on your stylus and make the problem worse in the long run. Thermal paste can also contain tiny bits of grit that can scratch your tablet's screen (thermal paste is roughly the same consistency as toothpaste, if that gives you an idea).
If the suggestions I mentioned above don't work, you might just need a new disc for your stylus issues with the contact detection skipping in the way you're describing are actually not a symptom of a problem with the entire stylus, just the disc."I purchase this stylus to use with my Iphone 5 an Ipad.
It worked well...I hope the replacement tips are available.I love this tool. I know exactly where I am marking. It is very precise. Yes, it needs to be cleaned occasionally and it need a relatively clean surface for accuracy but that should be true for any thing we value!
