Stylus for hand-writing on ipad

Question

Stylus for hand-writing on ipad

I take a lot of notes in meetings. I don't want to use a keyboard, and I would love to find a stylus and app that would allow me to write directly on my iPad. How?

iPad

Posted on Apr 18, 2011 6:26 PM

Reply

Answer 1

Best reply

trilobyte

Level 3

545 points

Apr 18, 2011 6:32 PM in response to KarenWantsEasyTechnology

There are reports flying around the internet that Wacom has just announced a Bamboo stylus for iPad, and that it should be available sometime around May. Boxwave also makes a solution that's available now, and there may be others too. Enjoy!

Reply

Answer 2

Apr 18, 2011 6:50 PM in response to trilobyte

I have a Boxwave stylus, and it is great for one finger typing on the on-screen keyboard. But it is not fast enough for note-taking. I'm looking for something with a fine point that can be used for hand-writing. But thanks for responding.

Reply

Answer 3

Sep 4, 2011 10:46 AM in response to KarenWantsEasyTechnology

Did you ever find a fine-point stylus? I've been looking high and low, but haven't found anything yet.

Reply

Answer 4

Sep 4, 2011 11:12 AM in response to dashlapak

No. I downloaded the "Notes Plus" app but I just can't stand using the snub-nosed Boxwave stylus to write. I use a fountain pen to write on paper, and I'm a bit fussy about the aesthetics of writing. What kills me is that ever retail outlet in America uses fine-point styluses (styli?) to sign their electronic credit card reading devices. Why can't someone make one for the iPad???

Reply

Answer 5

PogoPossum

Level 4

2,508 points

Sep 4, 2011 12:19 PM in response to KarenWantsEasyTechnology

It's because of the capacatative touch-screen aspect of the iPad ... as I understand it, it require a transmission of body electricity through the stylus, which requires this kind of snub-nosed soft rubber.

Reply

Answer 6

1V4NR4D1

Level 1

8 points

Nov 10, 2011 8:57 AM in response to KarenWantsEasyTechnology

Karen, I saw your post is from September, did you found a fine point stylus, I need to my work. Thanks

Reply

Answer 7

Dancyrm

Level 1

0 points

Nov 17, 2011 10:45 PM in response to KarenWantsEasyTechnology

Try reading this it's a helpful review of stylus for iPad by a dr http://www.imedicalapps.com/2011/02/ipad-stylus-review-best-handwriting-touch-sc reen/

Reply

Answer 8

1V4NR4D1

Level 1

8 points

Nov 18, 2011 7:23 AM in response to Dancyrm

Yes thanks, I read this articule before. What I did is purchase the Griffin Stylus ( $ 12 on Ebay ) and download the notablity App ( $ 0.99 ), and happy with this.

I would like that the end of the stylus will be a little thinner, but for now I think I can handle.

Looks like those things are dessign for drawing and not for writing

Reply

Answer 9

pedhed36

Level 1

0 points

Jun 9, 2012 4:53 PM in response to 1V4NR4D1

I bought a stylus from Amazon's basics range for about £7.49 (listed at $10.84 on US site) and it seems to work ok for me, though its shorter than a normal pen and therefore over long periods of use a stylus that is longer/pen like would probably be better.

Reply

Answer 10

qldclaus

Level 1

8 points

Aug 18, 2013 6:07 PM in response to KarenWantsEasyTechnology

There are many different stylus you can use as long as you make sure the stylus is designed for capacitve screens. I got a few of stylusshop and they all worked fine. http://www.stylusshop.com.au/

Reply

Answer 11

tdp13

Level 1

2 points

Oct 24, 2013 5:52 AM in response to KarenWantsEasyTechnology

I have been trying to find an app/ stylus that works best for years. Even in the apple store the rep wasnt able to give me a straight answer. I want to have a fine point stylus which will allow me to take notes. Practically every stylus out there makes it look like I am using a crayon for my notes.

Does anyone know if the new ipad air has a better screen for more detailed stylus use? I am currently using the bamboo stylus with the notability app.

Reply