#APPLE STYLUS PEN FOR IPAD 3 ANDROID#
#APPLE STYLUS PEN FOR IPAD 3 SOFTWARE#

This stylus is light and comfortable, and has a smooth writing feel. As in not off center from the stylus point, which you’ll find in cheaper stylus’. The Evach Active Stylus Pen has an super fine 1.5mm point, and writes pretty true. But it’s a good quality pen, and if you’re taking a lot of notes you’ll appreciate the quality and precision. You’re not going to get a ton of features like you might with a Logitech Crayon or Apple Pencil. It’s USB chargeable and can last up to 14 hours on a single charge. The writing may be the most pen-like for any on the list. This gives you extreme precision when writing. The 1.9mm point is about as fine as it gets. When you’re ready to write, click on the stylus (like you would a real pen!). It will function the same on both iOS and Android. This one could also have gone into the iOS category thanks to its expanded compatibility. The fiber tip on the top side is perfect for dragging and dropping (and mobile gaming, for when you’re waiting for the drummer to stop dilly-dallying). You won’t get a fine point tip like the other two (you can get one sold separately), but the disc tips write finely and accurately. It’s constructed of stainless steel and aluminum, and feels a bit more like a real pen in your hand. The (literal) slickness may take some getting used to since it doesn’t have the typical drag of a standard stylus. The Meku Universal stylus could be described as slick and accurate. But that’s not to say it’s cheap or frill-less. Meko Universal Stylusįor when you just need to take notes. A simple two minute charge can give you 30 minutes of use. The Logitech Crayon has a charge that lasts up to 7.5 hours, and charges pretty quickly. Which to me is worth the extra adjustment. It may not be the most natural feeling, but it won’t roll off of surfaces. The smart tip is a fine point and allows multi angle writing and drawing.Ī clever feature is its squared shape. Just like the Apple Pencil there is no perceptible lag.

With other stylus’ and tablets you’d need a sleeve for our palm. This lets you rest your palm on the screen, without it picking it up. One of the notable features is a “palm rejecting” function. This utilizes much of the Apple Pencil technology, but at a lower price point. If you’re only looking to use basic functions to write though, this is probably overkill. This in combination with the tilt or slope of the stylus is what makes it great for drawing and graphic design. Practically for musicians’ applications, that could be used to highlight text (as an example). It uses touch control to perform multiple functions. With all non-rubber tips it takes a little getting used to, as there’s really no drag. It has a pencil feel to it, with a sharp point for precise writing. If you’re looking for the best of the best, and money isn’t much of a concern, the Apple Pencil is the way to go. Second generation average price: $$124.99

#APPLE STYLUS PEN FOR IPAD 3 ANDROID#

The Top Styluses for iPad/iOS, Android and Microsoft Surfaces I’ve collected a few that stand out to me, and have broken them down by Apple iPads, Android equipped tablets (like Samsung Galaxy Notes), and Microsoft Surfaces. But some are optimized for specific tablets and software. Many stylus’ (styli?) are universal and perform basic functions on all touch screen devices. All have different things to offer, and pros and cons to each. There are literally hundreds of stylus pens on the market.

#APPLE STYLUS PEN FOR IPAD 3 SOFTWARE#

Whether you’re taking hand written notes in OnSong, or are editing scores in software like forScore, a stylus can greatly simplify your life. These are pen-like interactive tools to use with your tablets. They’re not the little toothpicks you may remember from old Palm Pilots or BlackBerry phones. Why You Should Be Using A Stylus With Your Tablet It’s a good-not-great solution for replacing notes on physical paper. And the placement of text isn’t always where you need it. But typing on a tablet isn’t the same (read: not as quick or convenient) as a real keyboard. Most apps have some sort of virtual keyboard. Note taking was slightly more challenging though. Easily change to the next chart with a swipe (or hands-free without needing to swipe at all). You could store charts and sheet music on the tablet. I would actually keep some of these notes on the (paper) set list during the gig.īut as technology advanced tablets started to replace notebooks and paper. Relying on memory for parts or arrangements from a single practice or rehearsal isn’t a great idea. When I started playing in bands, I would carry around blank tab sheets, a note book, and a pen (nothing says confidence like writing in pen!). (WARNING: Incoming “back in my day.” story)

Apple stylus pen for ipad 3