How goes this stylus compare to the Bamboo stylus or is that an apples to oranges comparison?
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I also own two of the Bamboo stylus they're also good because you can use them with any drawing application,the difference with the Pencil 53 is that with the app Paper 53 it connects via Bluetooth and you can draw,erase and blend with it.so the difference would be that Pencil gets connected ONLY with the Paper app,not with any other,you can use it as a regular stylus with the other drawing apps :)
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They fit very differently in your hand. To be fair I've only used a Bamboo stylus for desktop designing / with my Wacom. I have an Adonis stylus for iPad that's more like a pen, but I dislike the plastic disc at the point (to prevent damage / noise on screen contact). Pencil is my favorite for sketching, brainstorming and pulling together concept art on my iPad. I like the way it feels in my hand better.
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I own both. They're both great Styluses if used only for the Stylus aspect of it. If you're looking into Pencil by 53, you're most likely wanting the erase functionality as well (when paired with the Paper app). If you ONLY want a stylus, this is still a great option, but you're paying for features you may never use.
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I never used Bamboo stylus, but i know its works with many app and Pencil just work well with Paper (rubber function, blurry with finger), without this app, its just a normal stylus.
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The nib on this is solid whereas the Bamboo has quite a bit of give to it which I've found to lead to messy writing.
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The stylus replaces all actions that your fingertips would perform. Be sure to have the rubber tip touch the screen. If you are using an App that allows for freehand writing, you may want to check with the App to see what it recognizes or what needs to be used to "write" in the App. Hope this helps...
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It will work fine. It is a regular stylus, just thinner thus less cumbersome to use.
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Just checked with Wacom's Web site and found this answer: Below you can find a list of refills from popular brands that are compatible with Bamboo Stylus duo: Mitsubishi SE-7 CROSS 8518 Pilot BRF-8F TOMBO BR-VS LAMY M21
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i use this stylus on an ipad in gaming applications and compared to other styli that i have tried seems pressure sensitive out of the box.
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No such problem has been experienced by me; I am quite pleased with the bamboo stylus.
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yes! absolutely without question. The new design and ease of use with the new pen is extraordinary. I replaced my old Bamboo and am gad I did. You will love it!
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I have to say that the stylus works much better than the rubber tip stylus, since you can at least see where you are going and what you have done already. With the rubber tip, you can't really tell where you are going to draw from. My experience is shared from the game "Draw Something"
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Only as a normal stylus because you would need to be on at least iOS 7 to run the smart apps and software required to make the drawing pressure sensitivity functional. So you would be better off with a soft-grip standard stylus and spend less money on it. A great wide-body stylus with grip and ergonomic design is the Cosmonaut. Well worth the $30. Or Wacom's other economical stylus' are good too. Happy shopping. :-)
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I have not used the stylus very much but found it worked flawlessly. I have been using my fingers to touch and go. I am very happy with the monitor's touch capabilties and display. Good Luck!
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I recently purchased these. I use them for note taking in Penultimate App and I like this tip better than the one that came with the stylus. It is a little bit harder (not as soft as the old one that came with the stylus) but I find it easier to write with, not sure about drawing.
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No, it isn't. As a matter of fact, the Maglus rubber tip is firmer than p.e. the Bamboo. However, some apps mimick a caligraphic pen effect. Some with a wetness factor (Notes Plus), others with writng speed (Paper 53).
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JoJo, the tip on my 7 1/4" stylus is about 7mm. I don't have the shorter version, but I'd wager it has the same tip. I can be fairly accurate with my stylus. It doesn't take much pressure to get contact. It is very smooth.
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Maya, I haven't used it for work yet which is where I expect to use my stylus. So far it has just been finger poking. Wish I had better input for you.
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Yes. This was a horrible stylus and the tips don't last very long. I have since move on to another stylus.
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There are 2 important things for you to consider; 1) Some touch interfaces are designed to work with rubber tip styli and the Pogo SketchPro doesn't have a normal rubber tip, and 2) The Pogo SketchPro is an absolutely horrible stylus. The patent-pending tip that they claim is the "very best in tip technology" is poorly designed and very flimsy. It's nothing more than a piece of foam with some holes on top (kind of like a salt shaker). Like the other reviewers said, I have no idea what the advantage of this design is. I had to exert a moderate amount of pressure to get the SketchPro to work...way more than you would if you were just naturally touching the screen. Bottom line: don't buy this stylus.
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Hi Mary Ann, in my opinion I found this stylus a great replacement for any stylus on the market, I love it and would not accept nothing less. I hope that answers your question.