This was a problem with the Note 3 also.
I'm a heavy user of the pen, so I'm slightly disappointed.
The pen chips across the ribbed pull-out section at the end so you can't hide it.
I guess you have to buy your spares now eh, while they're still available.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0053NBLFW/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details
Amazon has a sale on these stylus pens for $2.22 shipped. Any red flags on these? I likely would only use it to draw better. Other than that, I can't find other reasons for a stylus.
Just ordered them, so I'll let you know how they are. For the price jump on them.
The three colored ones?
I got them a long time ago.
I mainly use them for draw something. They do okay I guess. Nothing exceptionally good, just ok.. Not very precise but better than fingers for sure..
Edit: I lose them a lot, so I guess cheap is always good.
Not bad, thanks...You dont know if you can get a more precise stylus or "Pen" similar to the galaxy note style one do you??
THE Digitizer grid is not small enough for the real pen like stylus such as the galaxy note. There are a few precise stylus but they have a wide round see thru plate on for tip. I have one and it works much better then those posted above. I would love one to work like my Intuos 4 tablet. NOW That would rock.
As far as the price well you get what you pay for .
Good Luck
Well been using one for a few now, and worth the $2. I prefer my fingers for most stuff, but the styli work just as good as my $15 targus, just lighter and alot cheaper.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0053NBLFW/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details
Amazon has a sale on these stylus pens for $2.22 shipped. Any red flags on these? I likely would only use it to draw better. Other than that, I can't find other reasons for a stylus.
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Just be careful the rubber tip doesn't smash and expose the metal rim on the stylus. This will cause horrible scratches on your screen (learned this the hard way). I got a nano fabric, retractable stylus a little while back. It works great!
http://secondshells.com/touch-stylus-pen-s/stylus-with-fabric-tip.html
Hi.
How solid does the S4 really feel like and compare to the S3 and Note 2? Does it creak after a while of use?
I've owned the S2, the S3 and even both Notes, and while they are good phones, one thing that annoys me is the creaking of the body, especially on the back. this may not be the case right after you get it, but give it time and use: creaking is bound do ucurr.
I get from what I read and watch that the S4 is not much different - and I don't mind plastic at all- but I'd like to know if it has the same problems that it's not built solid enough to avoid creaking when you hold it strongly or push the back.
I understand the ring around the side is not actually metal, just plastic posing like it - but maybe Samsung managed to work it out better this time and the CEO was right when he said "... the galaxy s4 is slimmer, yet stronger, less to hold yet more to see", or as it was displayed behind him "Slimmer, lighter, and more solid".
What do you think? And how does it really feel and handle?
Hoping on some good feedback!
Build quality
Hironimo said:
Hi.
How solid does the S4 really feel like and compare to the S3 and Note 2? Does it creak after a while of use?
Please only answer if you actually had the phone in your hands or have a good credible source.
I've owned the S2, the S3 and even both Notes, and while they are good phones, one thing that annoys me is the creaking of the body, especially on the back. this may not be the case right after you get it, but give it time and use: creaking is bound do ucurr.
I get from what I read and watch that the S4 is not much different - and I don't mind plastic at all- but I'd like to know if it has the same problems that it's not built solid enough to avoid creaking when you hold it strongly or push the back.
I understand the ring around the side is not actually metal, just plastic posing like it - but maybe Samsung managed to work it out better this time and the CEO was right when he said "... the galaxy s4 is slimmer, yet stronger, less to hold yet more to see", or as it was displayed behind him "Slimmer, lighter, and more solid".
What do you think? And how does it really feel and handle?
Hoping on some good feedback!
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Hello,
I don´t have the answer, but similar qustion - how tough Galaxy´s 4 body is? I mostly carry a phone in a pocket, so I´m affraid of the break (glass...) Around the body is a metal stripe - will it support the solidity?
Thank, for answer
xvasek said:
Hello,
I don´t have the answer, but similar qustion - how tough Galaxy´s 4 body is? I mostly carry a phone in a pocket, so I´m affraid of the break (glass...) Around the body is a metal stripe - will it support the solidity?
Thank, for answer
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I can only give you a good guess, since even people testing this by dropping the phone are only to a degree relevant since it much depends on luck and on how the phone hits the ground.
However some things to consider:
- The "metal stripe" is not out of metal but also plastic (so similar conditions as on the S3)
- The galaxy S4 reportedly uses Gorilla Glass 3, which is somewhat tougther than the glass on the S3 (but I do not consider it 100% confirmed its gorilla glass 3 since I've read reports that the first phones to have it will hit in summer, not now in spring)
- Tests and experiences on the s3 show that it could easily break
In the end I think the S4 may be marginally harder to break, but not much.
Every phone with a glass screen can break rather easily when you drop it, and it does not matter hugely which one you buy.
The only protection is a good case and cover foil, and that will only reduce the risk of it breaking, but it cannot be avoided completey.
I guess nobody in this forum is got hands on some review sample?
AW: [Q] What's the build quality really feel like?
I hope it feels like a S2 in terms of stability. Not like a S3.
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Hironimo said:
- The galaxy S4 reportedly uses Gorilla Glass 3, which is somewhat tougther than the glass on the S3 (but I do not consider it 100% confirmed its gorilla glass 3 since I've read reports that the first phones to have it will hit in summer, not now in spring)
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I'm pretty sure they will all be using Gorilla Glass 3, from day one.
I hope so
s3 screen is a bit embossed outside of the corners and is not actually flat, s4 looks pretty flat along with screen a bit inside the outer rim similar to galaxy s2 . With that we can safely assume it should be on par with s2 which is rock solid.
Has anyone found a fully functional alternative stylus? The included Realpen feels like a $0.50 toy and does not include any buttons or an eraser tip. I've tried two alternative styli, a Toshiba tablet PC model and a Samsung Note stylus. These both work fine on the drawing pad, but do not work using the "Anypen" feature on the screen. Is there a stylus out there that works on the screen and drawing pad?
Also looking for an alternative. Only found some for the digitizer, not for the screen.
Good Stylus
Hey,
I found a review on couple of different stylus. Just Google Lenovo Yoga Book Stylus Pen. By Arthur Walker. It is a Tumblr link. He goes in full details with his experience on different stylus
I actually went out of my way and bought the one he suggested which was Lenovo Tablet 10 4X80F22107. I purchased it on NewEgg for $107 CAD. (Might be cheaper in US)
I have been using the stylus for a year.
So far, I feel its a lot better than the Real Pen. It is a lot lighter and feels like a real pencil because it uses two times more in pressure sensitivity than the Real Pen. The stylus is not too big or heavy as I can be taking notes up to two hours. It comes with two side buttons, and an eraser button that I actually use as an eraser when I'm taking notes.
Only down side of it so far is the nib is made of plastic. I notice that the nib appears to be wearing out the more I use.
If you have some money to spare and want to feel more comfortable
ruanw92,
Does the Tablet 10 stylus work on both the touchscreen and the keyboard area?
Anyone found replacements? Cause i don't know how but the point of my pen broke off (this is unacceptable) I only have 3 ink pens now. Might check the Lenovo Tablet 10 4X80F22107.
take a Samsung Note 4 Stylus, its selling for under $5
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take a Samsung Note 4 Stylus, its selling for under $5
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The Note Pen have replaceable pointers, are they compatible with the yoga pen ?
the galaxy note pen is much smaller and also the pointer. I use it for write directly on the keyboard surface and when i write on paper I take the yoga pen, and so I don't have to change the pointer of the yoga pen. BTW the note 4 pen only writes on the keyboard surface, not on the display
stylus from the galaxy tab works perfectly on yoga tablet
I just received my silver hard case today. It was part of my $150.00 in accessories offer.
It is a really nice case. It is as thin or even a little thinner that the Spigen Hybrid Clear I bought waiting on this.
The stands fell a little flimsy and don't know if they would stand up to repeated use. They work best in landscape. They ridges on the back feel good in the hand and are good for using one hand.
This is my first name brand case and overall i like it. Don't know if i would pay retail for it though.
It is really tight around the edges. I have a Whitestone cover on the way and wonder it will work with this. Any on try it yet?
Can you post a pic?
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I've been using this variety of case since the Note 8. Wasn't sure if I was going to like the revised version for the Note 10+. My worries have been unfounded for the most part. The case is protective and not obtrusively bulky. The kickstands work well without getting in the way of everyday handling. It's a nice mid range protection rating case for sure. I would probably step up to something a bit tougher for outdoor use (deep forest exploring, fishing, etc) but like it as an everyday driver. I got mine in black to match my phone.
This is the case:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Df0BGvwUPk
all ive used are the samsung military/rugged cases since i got on the note train with the note 8. no regrets.
I bought the s7 for drawing. Hence a fully S-Pen support was the main reason for getting it (without having to pay a soul for an iPad Pro).
Although the new form factor of the s7 S-Pen is a big improvement over my last tablet (Note 10.1 2014), concerning usability, there is still a big gap to the Wacom Styluses - and I still have not found any supporting the Samsung tablets.
Just to let you know: if you struggle like me with the rather thin Standard S-Pen from Samsung, the Staedtler Noris (no S-Pen button) alternatives - and want to avoid the DIY methods (wrapping band fixes, building a case from standard biros, etc.):
I found the LAMY AL-star black EMR (https://www.lamy.com/en/emr/)
It shares the shape of a fountain pen and - most important - support the S-Pen button.
The form factor and the accessibility of the button are so mush better than the original S-Pen - I think all (hobby) artists know what I'm talking about...
I use the button horrible often (color picker while shading) that's a killer feature for me.
Plus: the standard S-PEN nibs are fitting!
The downside:
- rather expensive (ca. 40 EUR, but google for it, I got mine for 32 EUR)
- no Bluetooth connection (if you need it, sorry: not supported)
- the replacement nibs included are of the hard type - but maybe you like that
- it does not fit in the S-Pen container of the original back cover
Remember to enable multi S-Pen support in settings - if not you can not keep the original S-Pen in charging mode.
I went to ebay and shopped (in china) rather cheap replacement nibs for the S-PEN. Luckily me I got half soft nibs, half hard nibs.
And they fit the Lamy perfectly.
If any one know where to buy soft replacement nibs on a budget (without having to pay horribly high shipping fees like Remarkable) for the Standard Samsung s7 S-Pen. Please: post it. Most times on ebay it's a hit or miss: you get the hard ones
The hard nibs would be better if you're into art and get a paper-like screen protector... the ones with texture. The soft rubber nib that comes on the S-Pen gets destroyed by the texture from the paperlike screen protector.
Well I'm in art and no: You're argument is the wrong way around.
No one in art like hard nibs, nor screen protectors.
The reason why people put screen protectors on their iPads is simply, they only have the hard nibbed apple pencile. So they have to spend 40 € on the PaperLike.
The downside of s.th. like PaperLike is: view quality is reduced drastically and putting the horrible expensive screen lamination process to waste. No one in drawing\painting want to use screen protectors. Especially paying such a fee for it.
Some even tries to put tape on their overpriced apple pencile.
The problem I'm discussing is that I want soft nibs on a budget, but not having a reliable source. The market is fludded with hard nib replacements, as these are cheaper to produce and most users don't care about. The reliable soft nibbed version sellers however provide their options heavily overpriced.
Wacom does it correct in providing different textured nibs for their devices for a reasonable price.
BTW: they do not offer hard nibs at all as they do not have the problem users putting protectors on their devices and would use it with a soft nib, destroying the latter faster. ... well of course on YouTube you have...