Definitive list of working stylus - Sony Tablet S

[jb2001]

OK Guys spent the last few hours researching the stylus screen issue after i received my Kuel H12 capacitive stylus for use with sketchbook pro, which didn't work

So I decided that we need a definitive list of what stylus actually work on the Sony Tablet S capacitive screen.

So please post what stylus you have tried and list their performance or short review so other sony tab users (like me) don't wast £20 on a sh~ty stylus' that don't work. It would also be helpful if you noted if its with or without a screen protector or if you've carried out the Factory screen protector Mod referenced below.


Doesn't work or poor performance(ie unusable)
Kuel H12 - jb2001 WOP
iFaraday - Elsydeon
Boxwave rubber tipped - Elsydeon
generic "noname" Ebay rubber tipped stylus - Elsydeon
Targus Stylus for Sony Tablets - reviews on sony website are dire so i have added herehttp://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...0151&langId=-1&partNumber=TRAMM01TBUS#reviewshttp://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...0151&langId=-1&partNumber=TRAMM01TBUS#reviews
GT MAX - weretant poor performance

Unconfirmed but reported to Work, performance tested by one member only
Just Mobile AluPen - heitea
fabric tipped gogo/aponyo stylus - heitea
Griffin stylus, GC17125 - mipuel
Groov-e GVCP2 - wickwire
Bamboo rubber tipped stylus - kandemirb post # 2 - some issues
Gomadic Precision Tip Capacitive Stylus - Caraddicted1989 WOP
Mfit Pick Style Stylus Touch Pen Screen Cleaner - eliasho
Mediasonic MLG-6065TS BlackBox Stylus Touch Pen - eliasho interesting comment "WORKS PERFECTLY WELL" see post # 15 was hoping to try and pick one of these up to test, If i can get one cheaply in the UK i'll give it a blast, refuse to pay $5 postage on a $5 stylus

Compatible status, is a stylus that has been confirmed to work by more than one member or/and by myself
Adonit Jot - dtaylorr, jb2001 - stylus does work, and the build quality feels excellent however i felt there were still sensitivity issues when writing and i did have issues with parts of words not registering, parts of lines missing etc, found it frustrating trying to take notes during meetings, and on more than one occasion ended up using the keyboard.
Griffin stylus pen, GC16040 - wickwire, jb2001, stylus does work, although sensitivity again was the issue again, felt I had to put alot of pressure on the screen to ensure the stylus worked correctly, writing was uncomfortable due to the pressure placed on the rubber nib although i did find it a bit better for drawing.

100% Compatible status - Works perfectly for writing/drawing
Im not sure there will ever be one ... blame Sony's touch screen.


WP - With after-market Screen Protector
WOP - Without Screen Protector (factory film installed)
BG - Without sony factory or after-market Screen Protector (ie Bare Glass only)


The above information was extracted from the following existing Posts
{Help} Sony S Stylus to Write on
Stylus Problems

Other Useful Links
Guide: Remove the {FACTORY} Screen Protector for improved clarity, brightness and color palette .....I've carried out this mod and the stylus do appear to be more responsive although still not perfect

 

[kandemirb]

I have a Bamboo rubber tipped stylus which works ok. It's not perfect and not really precise for using with Sketchbook (the lines get interrupted etc.), but it does the job while handwriting. But still, you have to press it hard and there are occasional double clicks.

Sent from my Sony Tablet S using XDA Premium HD app

 

[jb2001]

thanks kandemirb.. added to my list

 

[dtaylorr]

mine

1- Adonit Jot
I got mine about 3 weeks ago and love it. Not as fluid as a finger, but usable. Handwriting is not perfect, wish it was more fluid.

I don't use mine a lot, but it is great to know it is there when I want it.


2- Generic rubber tipped stylus
I will also report on the rubber tipped generic Ebay stylus. It is useful if you simply want to press a button, but that is about it since there is no drag capability. Gave mine away.

3-Random thoughts
What is funny to me was that I began my journey into smartphones back in the late 90's and Window's Mobile devices. All of those devices had pressure sensitive screens and they all came with a built in stylus.

Then along came the Iphone and the big push that you did not want or need a stylus and you felt lame if you had one. For the past few years no phone or devices has had one. Now all of a sudden Samsung comes out with a line and makes stylus' cool again.

 

[putente]

Any news on the Adonit Jot? I'm looking to buy one...

 

[pauLegend]

Be sure to check out the JOT touch when it is released by adonit... I have the JOT and it is the best one so far for the S but this new one has blutooth and promises android support with PEN PRESSURE! Supposed to be out by june but no word still. Check it out on their site.

 

[putente]

Be sure to check out the JOT touch when it is released by adonit... I have the JOT and it is the best one so far for the S but this new one has blutooth and promises android support with PEN PRESSURE! Supposed to be out by june but no word still. Check it out on their site.

Well, it looks nice indeed. I'm just not sure all those extra features will be that usefull to me, and then, the pricetag is sure to reflect those new features...

 

[boxer29]

Bought the targus one works ok so far, you have to prees iit to woork soome double ttticks thoough
But while colouring orr ddrawing ok
I did tthiis with stylus though


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[weretant]

GT MAX

I have the sony screen protector on, but this stylus sucks(GT MAX).....works but sucks. Works as in, a pressure tap on the screen will work. Other than that, you can't write, drag, or erase.....if you can your a "bad A mofo"

LOVE ME,
WERETANT

 

[putente]

I'm looking for a stylus that can give me the best precision at clicking very small icons. I don't care if it sucks for handwriting and drawing. Which one should I go for?

 

[boxer29]

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[Caraddicted1989]

Gomadic Precision Tip Capacitive Stylus

Hello,

Thanks for compiling the list!

You can add Gomadic Precision Tip Capacitive Stylus from Amazon to the list. I'm not using a screen protector with it and it's working fairly well with moderate pressure on the pen. It's squishing the tip a lot though, which makes me wonder if at some point it will break, but for now it's working pretty well and it has a pen which is great for me.

Thanks again!

I'm thinking of venturing out and attempting to make a descent stylus myself with machined components. If i do it i'll post a picture and give all details. The hardest thing to get over is the amount of pressure you have to apply with the stylus.

 

[olivierkes]

DAGi P504

Thanks for the list.

Did anyone tried the DAGi P504 available on ebay for like 20$?

Thanks,

 

[eliasho]

Hi guys I am from Hong Kong and i found, not exactly a pen shape stylu, but it works great on sony tablet s.

it's a korean brand called mfit, cleaner style pen

Don't bother about the content, look at the strokes, all nicely drawn.

I'd say this is the best one i'd ever used on a tablet S, however, not in pen shape makes it not easy to draw as comfortable.

 

[eliasho]

a Stylus works on Sony tablet s

Hay guys, I just bought a "Mediasonic MLG-6065TS BlackBox Stylus Touch Pen" and it WORKS PERFECTLY WELL on a tablet s!! You may wanna give it a try.

 

[BuggyDub]

I got a stylus called Trent Arcadia Click Pen from Amazon that works pretty good. It's squishy with a micro-knit fabric cover which glides along the screen nicely. They are kind of small though and very squishy, so you would want to be careful not to tap too hard or you will jab your screen with the hard part of the pen surrounding the tip. It's not 100% perfect because it will cause breaks in your line if you let up on the pressure too much...and sometimes I have to tap two or three times for a response. I would say it's 80-90% effective. I will also say this is the first stylus I've tried and don't have anything to compare it to.

 

[ph1917]

brush-tip stylus works

I finally settled with a brush-tip stylus for my Sony Tablet S after numerous trials with rubber-tipped ones. My hypothesis is that compared to my fingers, most rubber-tipped pen creates a touch area that is too small to be recognized by this tablet's screen. A brush-tip's hair spread out and makes a much larger contact area. There are a few models of such stylus available, I bought two of them and both work fine.

 

[Uncle Leo 007]

DAGI works great

After disappointment with performance of Wacom stylus (works great on iPad though), I bought one that works great on Sony Tablet S: DAGi P504. $20 on eBay.

People at DAGI sent me for free another one that actually works even better (P301). My tablet is the original one (not new Xperia branded).

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Thanks for the list.

Did anyone tried the DAGi P504 available on ebay for like 20$?

Thanks,

I bought one and it works great. People at DAGI sent me another one for free that actually works even better (P301).

 

[MissVpr]

the faveed

Hey there. I come to see this post now, as I finally managed to remove the stock screen protector. I have the origina (non-xperia) s tab too and can never find a working stylus. Whats your feedback for the Dagi 504? I really wanna get into drawing with this tab, since I might not be able to purchase another for a wile. Does it glide smoothly? Do lines break? etc.

After disappointment with performance of Wacom stylus (works great on iPad though), I bought one that works great on Sony Tablet S: DAGi P504. $20 on eBay.

People at DAGI sent me for free another one that actually works even better (P301). My tablet is the original one (not new Xperia branded).

---------- Post added at 04:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:47 PM ----------



I bought one and it works great. People at DAGI sent me another one for free that actually works even better (P301).