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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BongoBong:
Hey, I am noticing the same thing on my prime. Granted I don't have another tablet to compare with, but any short strokes, or trying to write a small letter is hard or impossible.

One thing I noticed using your program is that there needs to be a fair bit of movement before a line gets put down. As in no matter if i move fast or slow, the minimum movement to get a line to appear is maybe bigger then it should be. And yes also feel like the speed its able to register points is not fast enough.

the top is me going slowly, I feel like the distance it takes before it accepts a line (or registers a second point) is too far.

the bottom is going fast, and it just seems like its not registering fast enough.

also very interesting to see the fix for the gtab scree. Do you happen to know if they share the same atmel maxtouch that the prime uses? Maybe someone who knows what they are doing can get in touch with him and see if a fix is possible here
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] transceiver:
Yes that's the same problem I'm having. It is a setting in the software called "hyst" or something like that, which controls the minimum distance you need to cover before it sends a "touch move" event. In the Galaxy Tab fix you can set this to 0. Having it anything more than 5 makes it impossible to write small letters on screen. I'm hoping Asus comes out with an official tool to fix this.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ride525:
Folks on Amazon really like the Amazon Basics stylus... Less than $11.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mdknight:
I'm going to have to pass on that one. I have it and it works GREAT with my Epic Touch, but not so well on my Transformer Prime. Kinda have to press down a little too firmly for my liking.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ownzordage:
Please keep us updated on what you find. I only got my stylus after the ICS update, but it seems to have worsened touch-sensitivity greatly compared to the original transformer.

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This stylus is pretty bad on the Prime. I'm not sure if its related to recent issues or not.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] almightywhacko:
I have found what I believe to be the best stylus so far, and it is pretty cheap:

Griffin GC16040 Stylus for iPad, iPod, iPhone and Other Touchscreens

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041D0K1Q/ref=oh_o01_s01_i01_details

So far I have used:

iFaraday Artists Firm

Jot Pro

Cosmonaut

Cosmos (sold as a 3 pack, different from the Cosmonaut)

Targus

Boxwave

Nomad Brush Stylus

Wacom Bamboo

and a couple of other cheap no-name styli

So far the Griffin GC16040 requires the lightest touch to consistently draw a line on the TF Prime. Since it requires so light a touch it is very smooth on the screen as well. It is a dome-style stylus so it won't be as accurate as the Atmel active stylus that everyone is looking forward to, but for $10 it is an incredibly good stylus to make do until the Atmel surfaces.

Note, that I mainly use my styli to draw in Sketchbook Pro and Photoshop Touch, but the Griffin also worked well taking notes in Supernote.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ownzordage:
Does it work well even after the ICS update? Can you write as fast as you normally do on paper?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] almightywhacko:
No, I cannot write as fast as I do on paper but I couldn't do that before the ICS update either :)

I will say that I can write almost as fast as I can on paper, and I did notice a marked improvement in stylus response after the ICS update.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] SteveCheeseman:
thereve been mention of active stylus types, like the one from amtel. but has anyone tried the ipen http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1225098940/ipen-the-first-active-stylus-for-ipad/posts

or any other active stylus (i couldnt find any others)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] almightywhacko:
Here is a similar one, also on Kickstarter:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jonatherton/jaja-worlds-first-pressure-sensitive-stylus-for-ip

I think this one lacks support for the precision tip like the Atmel of the iPen.

Here's my problem with all of these active styli:

There appears to be no standard software interface for them. Which means each active pen will need direct app developer support at least for now. This could lead to certain apps supporting certain pens and not others, or supporting certain pens better than others. It could end up a mess unless everyone starts building to a specific standard.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BongoBong:
Im guessing there is no chance the ipen would work since you have to plug something into the ipads proprietary port to make it work it seems.

But there are some people who I believe are going to try the xoom 2's active stylus and see if it works with the prime.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NeoteriX:
Um, holy crap. You have tried many styli, my friend.

I thought I went overboard since I already have the Wacom Bamboo, and I have the Cosmonaut, Griffin (because of your recommendation), and Jot Pro on order.

...how much did that all set you back? :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] punitenshu:
Just to throw in my two cents, the iFaraday RXII works much better than than the firm dome Artist model. The firm dome one doesn't play real well with the TP unless you press pretty hard in my experience (which was the intended design). But you don't really need to exert any force with the RXII and it tracks as well as the technology allows, IMHO.

It's on the costly side of the stylus spectrum though, and I don't know if it would outperform the cheapy Griffin mentioned here.

...although the guy that makes them also crafts styli for handicapped people and has custom-altered them for customers in the past, which to me makes it worth the extra $$$ until an active stylus pops up.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] almightywhacko:
The Targus, Boxwave, Jot Pro, Nomad Brush and Wacom Bamboo were borrowed from friends of mine who have iPads. I am a graphic designer, and I have a lot of friends who are designers so as a group we are somewhat committed to proving our tablet purchases can be useful as design tools and not just toys :)

I also ordered one of the Amazon branded styli but it has yet to arrive, so all told I probably have spent about $70 or so on styli.

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I actually found the iFaraday Firm Artist stylus to work fairly well. Until I got the Griffin it was my favorite. For me it required very little pressure to cleanly register lines, and since it had a fabric tip there was very little friction compared to the rubber bubble style styli (say that 5 times fast :))

EDIT:

I got my "Amazon Basics" stylus in today, and it works nearly as well as the Griffin for drawing. It doesn't require a heavy touch to draw a line and it draws lines consistently.

To be very clear, I consider a stylus good if I can drag it across the screen 10 times and get at least 9 unbroken lines using light pressure.

I know some people are looking for a good stylus to write with, however NO STYLUS will currently allow you to write naturally on the TF Prime, and this is an issue with the tablet itself. The TF Prime's touch sensor doesn't appear to register enough touch events in order allow for accurate handwriting. You can see this for yourself in most drawing programs: as you move your stylus around the screen, especially when drawing a diagonal line as it looks like the TF Prime is detecting touch location about every half centimeter instead of a more reasonable distance like every millimeter.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] isaw:
Does anyone know what the deal is with the slow writing speeds of a stylus on the Prime? Is it the screen or is it ICS and settings within that slow it down?

I saw some other thread for the Samasung 10.1 whereby root'd people were updating some prop file and getting it to near pen on paperl speeds.

Don't really want to root my prime at this moment but if it means getting the stylus to work near pen/paper speeds, I would. I want to use this as a replacement for hand written notes at work.

Finding it way too laggy to make any decent notes at decent speeds. I know it cannot be the processing - a quad core certainly wouldnt lag on this - it must be a screen response setting somewhere...?

EDIT : Pfft! Didnt see the post above mine.. Nevermind...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ciddy:
You can actually see the little grooves of the touch sensor of the Prime if you try a bit.

Put it under a lamp and check the area just around the direct highlight reflection. You should see a pattern of rectangular laid out grooves about 8x3mm. However remember Nvidia boasted they can increase touch sensitivity thanks to the hardware (read that on Engadget sometime during/before? CES). A stylus working well for sketching would be very nice...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BongoBong:
Lol i was wondering what that was!! I remember when I first got the prime I was wiping it down again and again thinking it was some sort of residue from the plastic wrap on it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ownzordage:
CELEBRATE EVERYONE!! I've been working with the developer of TouchScreenTune to port his app to the Transformer Prime. I've just tested it and it works wonderfully! The Prime version is not on the market yet, but it should be out very soon.

TouchScreenTune at Android Market
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BongoBong:
Wow that is great news! Hope to see it soon!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pudge12:
does this mean we will have to root when it does come out?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BongoBong:
It does look like the app requires root
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ownzordage:
You are correct. It needs to modify some system files in order to operate.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vitalij:
Already in market! xda thread
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] SteveCheeseman:
Jot Stylus is accurate, sensitive, and awesome

ive been using the blackbox stylus (basic rubber tip) and the experience was terrible without using touchscreentune. however the the travel on the screen was a tad jerky and there was a good amount of friction making it comfortable to use. ive also tried a paint brush style stylus, though more sensitive, much less accurate.

i recently received my jot stylus by adonit in mail and i have to say, its night and day. without using touchscreentune the sensitivity is better, and more accurate. also the difference in the travel on the screen is just a remarkable. the plastic plate glides effortless across the screen. even the build quality is top notch.

the main uses for my tablet are drawing/sketching and hand written noting taking, and the jot stylus makes for the best experience for this thus far.

ALL IN ALL... the jot stylus is the best stylus ive tried and will be my stylus of choice for the foreseeable future

EDIT: after playin around with the sensitivity on touchscreentune, at a setting of 10, the screen registers a touch even before the stylus makes contact with the screen! hows that for sensitive
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] trex3491:
Has anybody got any updates what they think the best stylus is? Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chamberc:
Jotpro. 10char
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] netro7:
Galaxy Note Stylus

Has anyone attempted using the stylus from the Galaxy Note on the Transformer Prime? I just ordered my Prime and will receive it on Friday. If no one else has tried it, I might swing by an AT&T store to test it out and post the results.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mdalacu:
It does not work, different technologies. I have tested it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sly.cooper:
I am too looking for a stylus. I tried the one from my friend (iPad2 user) and the stylus did not work as expected. Especially the lines used to break for curve (e.g. character "S"). Is there any difference? Is that dependent on the tablet OS/App?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] almightywhacko:
I still like the Griffin GC16040.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041D0K1Q/ref=oh_o06_s01_i01_details

Been using it for a while now and it is always my go-to stylus over all of the others ones I have listed earlier in this thread, including the JotPro.

The JotPro just has an uncomfortable feel compared to normal round-tip styli. It also isn't all that great for making quick marks and it is just a little bit fidgety with its little plastic disc. But how good a pen feels is very subjective and I would recommend trying a couple of styli to find one that works well for you.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] eec_:
You know there is also a stylus provided by Asus. Did anyone try it? Does anyone have it?

Unfortunately I cannot give the link, since I have less than 8 posts. Just google "asus stylus pen" there is one on Asus US e-store.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BugsBunny891:
Its just an overpriced generic stylus. Unfortunately most stylus just plain suck. To get a truly good experience we need a "software" stylus like the galaxy note/lenovo ideapad/htc thingy
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] almightywhacko:
It doesn't look like an overpriced generic stylus, especially since it has hardware buttons and a fine-point tip, however there is no information to say whether or not it works with the TF Prime.

http://us.estore.asus.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=3238

Also it is out of stock.

EDIT:

Damnit, looking at that stylus its obvious that is is intended to be used with the EP121 (Asus Windows 7 tablet). Its a knock-off of Wacom's RFI based stylus and as a designer who uses a Wacom stylus every single day I should have seen that right away :) (its the replaceable nibs that are the tip off :))
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] con_oner:
Does everyone use jotpro with a screen protector? Does it scratch the screen without it?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] almightywhacko:
I do't use a screen protector, and my screen hasn't gotten scratched from the jot pro. In fact the creators of the jot pro recommend that the you don't use a screen protector with the jot, since it isn't compatible with the majority of screen protectors.

You have to be a little careful with the jot though, because even though its little plastic disk isn't likely to hurt your screen, since the disk is rather more firm than the tips of most other styli, if their is grit between the disk and the screen the grit could lead to some serious scratches depending on how firmly you press down.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] banvetor:
Hi all,

I just got my TF Prime last week and now I'm looking for a stylus to draw some electronic circuit sketches from my IC design courses. I've read all the pages in this topic, and now I'm between 3 stylus that are available at Amazon.it:

AmazonBasics Penna per dispositivi touchscreen (IPP-001) - EUR 8,99

Griffin STYLUS FOR IPAD + IPHONE + IPOD TOUCH (GC16040) - EUR 18,23

Wacom CS-100 Bamboo Stylus Stilo input - EUR 21,37

Based on the prices (all quite expensive when compared to the US btw!) and also on the opinion of the stylus-expert almightywhacko, I'm leaning towards the AmzonBasics one...

I've read on this comparison (http://www.nothingbuttablets.com/6477) that the Wacom should be much better than the generic ones (Griffin, AmazonBasics, ...), however this does not seem true from what I'm reading here! Any thoughts on the "high-quality" of the Wacom one vs. the "low-quality" of the "generic" ones?

Thanks!

Leo.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] almightywhacko:
The Wacom Stylus is just a normal bubble tip stylus. It is no more accurate than any other and the only points in its favor is that is has a nicely balanced handle and is well made. Wacom is known for their high-quality artist tablets however with this particular stylus they are just using their name to justify a higher price on what is essentially a basic stylus just like the one other companies sell.

The Amazon Basics stylus is pretty good, and I have said before that the Griffin is my personal choice but you might have to try a couple of different styli to find one that is right for you. Also as a side note, I would look for that Griffin elsewhere. It should cost around US$10 (~ EUR 8). Maybe it costs more because of the import costs, but 3x the original price seems over inflated if you ask me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Jonphinguyen7:
Bummer

In the end I have no clear distinction of which stylus works best for the TFP. I think, when giving a reccomendation, state what it might be best for (eg: Writing, drawing). I personally am looking for one to draw with, and am about to purchase a targus, will update on how it draws later.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bawb3:
Ordered one, will report back. Seems like you've tried quite a few of them, so thanks for the tip :) Not a bad price at all.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] almightywhacko:
Welcome :)

I am a graphic designer by trade, so some part of me it dead set on proving that my tablet can legitimately be used for work and isn't just a toy, which is why I have tried so many styli :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BUYMECAR:
Yannow I'm a bit surprised that now with 3 different mobile electronics on ASUS' product platter for 2012 that have stylus, there has been no word of an officially supported stylus for the Prime.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BugsBunny891:
Well this came unexpectedly. I didn't think i would be come "That Guy" where i buy something once and automatically become a fanboy, but i guess things happen. Before you guys try anything else, get a jot pro period. You wouldn't believe how well it works till you get one. I'll post screenshots and videos if anyone wants proof but there is nothing like the real thing to make your jaw drop.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] alias747:
Yes please post. I was leaning toward the Griffin, but if a video of the Jot Pro can sway me it would be worth spending a little more for it... Thanks!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] almightywhacko:
I also have a Jot Classic and it writes very nicely. It has a different feeling than the Griffin. Both are good, but the Griffin feels a little better to me since it doesn't have a "hard" feel when it touches the screen. Both write about equally well.

Seeing a video won't really help you decide which is right for you. The difference between the two has more to do with "feel" than it does with which is more responsive. Both work well and both are accurate but the feel of of the two is very different.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] almightywhacko:
Thank you for you opinion.

Luckily for most stylus manufacturers a lot of people don't share it :)

Yes it is amazing to have a responsive multi-touch capacitive screen for web browsing, watching videos and playing games. However it is also very handy to have a stylus to use in drawing apps, taking notes and "decorating" photos taken with the Prime's amazing 8MP rear camera. There are plenty of uses for a stylus which is why more and more tablets are coming with better and more capable styli, and why threads like this one (and the two others like it) have spawned deep discussions on the pros and cons of different styli.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bart1981:
I've just bost this one from DAGi. The youtube demo was quite impressive. Hopefully I'll receive it soon.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DVDL16:
I'm also ineterested in this. Do you mind to report on it's functionality as soon as you get it? :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bart1981:
Offcourse I don't mind. I'll make a report as soon as I have the stylus.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] WhateverGetsTheJobDone:
So, this is exciting to me. The Jot is *significantly* better than the bamboo on the Prime?

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Hmm. The result could be entirely different on the Prime. I am also very eager to hear your results.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jjsoviet:
Deciding between this and the Jot Pro. Looking forward to hearing your evaluation as soon as you receive the stylus.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Bart1981:
It will properbly take about one week for the stylus to arrive at my place. From what I heard from an other guy on an other forum, it works quite well. Except from a tiny delay.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] the2rrell:
That pen looks pretty good, i have been looking for a good one to use in Autodesk.

will have to look into getting one.

thanks for the info man.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dude6595:
Just got my bamboo stylus today....must say I like it and so far works great with the prime....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] litetaker:
I bought this stylus: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HMTZZC/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details

The primary intention is to write notes, ocassionally, NOT 100% frequently. I hope I'll eventually get a good stylus and app to reliably take notes and have backups. Will the stylus I got be good enough for note taking? I'll get it tomorrow.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] grassey:
I bought this one after seeing it mentioned earlier in thread

amazon.com/gp/product/B0064REJ3C

Tip is massive, pretty awkward to write/draw neatly, and the clip on it broke off within 24hours.

This popped up as a suggested buy when i was buying something earlier, so for $10 I threw it in for a look

amazon.com/gp/product/B006GM57MC

Hopefully it'll be a better buy given that its a fair bit slimmer...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] almightywhacko:
For $10 this is the stylus you want:

http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-GC160...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1331835447&sr=1-1

It is far more responsive than the one you said broke, I have 3 of those (sold under the 'Cosmos' brand). It is also better than the Boxwave.

All of those bubble tip styli are about the same size, so if you found them to be too large for you to use comfortably you might wanna go with a Jot Classic:

http://www.amazon.com/Adonit-Classi...5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1331835525&sr=1-5

The Griffin is great for loose sketching & digital painting. It can also be used to write if you write large (which you have to on the Prime). The Jot is just as responsive, but has a finer and slightly more accurate tip. Also just because of the way the Jot is built you will find yourself writing and drawing slower with it.

These two are my "go-to" styli for use with the Prime, or any other touchscreen device.

P.S. don't go with the Jot Pro unless you think a rubber grip is worth the extra $10. The magnet that holds it onto the iPad doesn't work with the Prime :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PuroKaibil:
I was just reading the reviews about the "Adonit Jot Pro"

Most people that use it without a glass protector claims it leaves hairline scratches all over the screen.

How about the Prime users, do you see any scratches on your screen while after using the Jot Pro?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] litetaker:
I bought this stylus: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HMTZZC/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details

It arrived today and I think it is a big mistake. It is useless to take notes with. But that is the only thing I want it for.

Is there any stylus that is as good at taking notes as a real pen and paper?

The best note taking capability I have seen so far is with the Lenovo Thinkpad or whatever. Two of my professors taught a whole semester using it, where they wrote on the laptop and projected it on the big screen! It was so smooth and responsive and immediate! A couple of my friends take notes with such a laptop. And that laptop has a resistive touchscreen. Our tablet has a more advanced capacitive one (I know the difference in tech)... There has to be some stylus that works as well as a pen, right?

Anyone know of such a stylus and use it to take notes on a daily basis?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] briian_:
Just out of curiosity, did you have a screen protector on? Just wondering how much different it would make with the screen protectors.