Can I use a stylus with my IPAD 4?

I have a new I Pad 4 (32GB). I bought an art app. I find that I am able to use a brush stylus in the app but not a regular stylus.

Thought I'd be able to use regular stylus to write notes, etc., but can't. Does I Pad 4 support using a stylus?

iPad, iOS 6.0.1

Posted on Feb 11, 2013 2:46 PM

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Posted on Feb 11, 2013 2:49 PM

The iPad's screen supports only the soft styluses. Not the hard tipped pen like styluses.


That is just the way the screen is made.


There are however dozens of 3rd Party soft tipped stylii that are compatible with the iPad out there. Personally I use a Targus stylus.


http://www.amazon.com/Targus-Stylus-Generation-iPhone-AMM01US/dp/B003ZSHKIY


The Bamboo Stylii are also highly recommended

http://www.theverge.com/2012/4/10/2925937/best-stylus-ipad-review

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Feb 11, 2013 2:49 PM in response to CMAer

The iPad's screen supports only the soft styluses. Not the hard tipped pen like styluses.


That is just the way the screen is made.


There are however dozens of 3rd Party soft tipped stylii that are compatible with the iPad out there. Personally I use a Targus stylus.


http://www.amazon.com/Targus-Stylus-Generation-iPhone-AMM01US/dp/B003ZSHKIY


The Bamboo Stylii are also highly recommended

http://www.theverge.com/2012/4/10/2925937/best-stylus-ipad-review

May 25, 2013 8:42 AM in response to CMAer

The iPad 4, or Mini has a capacitive screen like Apple's other iPad's or iPhones. So yes, stylus pens will definately work on it. Actually, it is good practice to use a stylus once in a while, because they don't smudge the screens lik human fingers do.


You can find ipad stylus pens in many places online and in stores. Generally online is cheaper, but you have to wait for the delivery. If you're gonna get it online I recommend getting from a site within your own country. I once ordered a stylus pen and , well, 50 days later it still hasn't arrived.


But these guys are good if you're in Australia The Stylus Stall

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