Stylus compatible android tablet/reader - Page 3

jehane · 01-29-2012, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drumm

I want to replace my Dell Axim, but have no desire to pay for a data plan, and I want something that will handle ICS. I know demanding.

Any thoughts on a good smartphone that will work with WiFi, no sim and a stylus?

It's not really a smartphone and it's not Android though I think you could find enough apps to cover most functions, but I love my Nokia 5800. It was marketed as a music phone but I bought it outright after that promotion ended and it was cheaper (in Australia). I use prepaid sim and free wifi. It also has GPS and mini-SD slot. The handwriting recognition is the best I've found - it's the reason I chose it. I have a couple of free notes applications, one that I use to make lists and short notes, another that is more like a sticky notes app that doesn't convert handwriting.

Otherwise, you might like to check out gsmarena which has a good selector tool and look at older models which have come off the high cost plans.

loyukfai · 02-01-2012, 12:00 PM

At 3.2" the screen of 5800 seems quite less than optimal for reading and annotating ebooks...?

Cheers.

loyukfai · 02-14-2012, 06:11 PM

Android Central's got an editorial on why the stylus is coming back. The editorial itself is so-so but there are a few quality comments. And I learnt that there's another capacitive screen based Android tablet with dedicated stylus support - The HTC Jetstream (10").

The HTC and Lenovo models use the N-Trig solution, and the Galaxy Note uses one from Wacom.

Cheers.

loyukfai · 02-16-2012, 01:07 AM

The Samsung exec wasn't joking when he said there will be upsized Galaxy Notes, but I didn't expect this soon - The Verge broke the news that Samsung is likely to announce a 10" version at MWC, which is less than 2 weeks away.

http://www.theverge.com/2012/2/15/27...mwc-invitation

Personally I hope they will make a 7" version - 10" is good for schooling, technical documents, and digital drawing/painting; 5" is good for usability while still remotely resembling a phone; 7" is the right size for an everyday e-reader though.

Cheers.

jehane · 02-16-2012, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loyukfai

At 3.2" the screen of 5800 seems quite less than optimal for reading and annotating ebooks...?

Cheers.

I thought this was a separate question looking for a replacement for a Dell Axim? The first post asked for a tablet/reader but the one I replied to there was about a smartphone, so I assumed (dangerous, I know) that it was a second question. Perhaps OP can clarify whether they are looking for a single device or 2 separate ones.

But yes, I keep a few of my favourite short stories on it, but wouldn't read a novel.

loyukfai · 02-19-2012, 11:51 AM

Is the stylus really making a come back...? Another one, this time from LG, still 5" though.

http://www.theverge.com/2012/2/19/28...5-inch-display

No word if it's an active digitizer or not, so it seems, yet.

Cheers.

loyukfai · 02-27-2012, 04:47 AM

Agh... According to TechCrunch (http://techcrunch.com/2012/02/26/han...ge-optimus-vu/), the LG Optimus Vu's stylus is only a capacitive one...

BTW, Galaxy Note 10.1 was officially announced (http://goo.gl/TyBx3), note that there's no internal slot for the stylus.

So, at this moment, a list of Android devices with an active digitizer (may or may not be included in basic package; the letter following the model name denotes the digitizer maker, W=Wacom, N=N-Trig)...

5": Samsung Galaxy Note (W)
7": HTC Flyer/EVO View 4G (N)
10": Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet (N), HTC Jetstream (N), Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (W)

FlorenceArt · 02-27-2012, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loyukfai

BTW, Galaxy Note 10.1 was officially announced (http://goo.gl/TyBx3), note that there's no internal slot for the stylus.

Wow, that looks exciting! Especially (for me) the pressure-sensitive pen, and also the split screen view that allows you to display an app in one part of the screen and write notes on the side.

Drumm · 03-15-2012, 08:02 AM

I think I'll have to wait a while. $629 is too much for me. I'll see how long my Axim lasts and see what is available in the used/refurm market. It totally and completely blows my mind how much people pay for these things, especially the iPhones.

loyukfai · 11-30-2012, 11:48 AM

Just survey the landscape a little bit these few days...

Samsung has released the Galaxy Note 10.1 (the final version does have a stylus silo) and the Note II (5.5" screen).

5": Samsung Galaxy Note (W)
5.5": Samsung Galaxy Note II (W)
7": HTC Flyer/EVO View 4G (N)
10": Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet (N), HTC Jetstream (N), Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (W)

02-16-2012, 01:07 AM	#34
loyukfai Zealot Posts: 138 Karma: 4260 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: none	The Samsung exec wasn't joking when he said there will be upsized Galaxy Notes, but I didn't expect this soon - The Verge broke the news that Samsung is likely to announce a 10" version at MWC, which is less than 2 weeks away. http://www.theverge.com/2012/2/15/27...mwc-invitation Personally I hope they will make a 7" version - 10" is good for schooling, technical documents, and digital drawing/painting; 5" is good for usability while still remotely resembling a phone; 7" is the right size for an everyday e-reader though. Cheers. Last edited by loyukfai; 02-16-2012 at 01:10 AM.

02-27-2012, 04:47 AM	#37
loyukfai Zealot Posts: 138 Karma: 4260 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: none	Agh... According to TechCrunch (http://techcrunch.com/2012/02/26/han...ge-optimus-vu/), the LG Optimus Vu's stylus is only a capacitive one... BTW, Galaxy Note 10.1 was officially announced (http://goo.gl/TyBx3), note that there's no internal slot for the stylus. So, at this moment, a list of Android devices with an active digitizer (may or may not be included in basic package; the letter following the model name denotes the digitizer maker, W=Wacom, N=N-Trig)... 5": Samsung Galaxy Note (W) 7": HTC Flyer/EVO View 4G (N) 10": Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet (N), HTC Jetstream (N), Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (W) Last edited by loyukfai; 02-27-2012 at 04:51 AM.

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02-01-2012, 12:00 PM	#32
loyukfai Zealot Posts: 138 Karma: 4260 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: none	At 3.2" the screen of 5800 seems quite less than optimal for reading and annotating ebooks...? Cheers.

02-14-2012, 06:11 PM	#33
loyukfai Zealot Posts: 138 Karma: 4260 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: none	Android Central's got an editorial on why the stylus is coming back. The editorial itself is so-so but there are a few quality comments. And I learnt that there's another capacitive screen based Android tablet with dedicated stylus support - The HTC Jetstream (10"). The HTC and Lenovo models use the N-Trig solution, and the Galaxy Note uses one from Wacom. Cheers.

02-19-2012, 11:51 AM	#36
loyukfai Zealot Posts: 138 Karma: 4260 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: none	Is the stylus really making a come back...? Another one, this time from LG, still 5" though. http://www.theverge.com/2012/2/19/28...5-inch-display No word if it's an active digitizer or not, so it seems, yet. Cheers.

03-15-2012, 08:02 AM	#39
Drumm Enthusiast Posts: 36 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Siena, Italy Device: Nook Color(CM10), NookTouch & Meadiacom 850i	I think I'll have to wait a while. $629 is too much for me. I'll see how long my Axim lasts and see what is available in the used/refurm market. It totally and completely blows my mind how much people pay for these things, especially the iPhones.

11-30-2012, 11:48 AM	#40
loyukfai Zealot Posts: 138 Karma: 4260 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: none	Just survey the landscape a little bit these few days... Samsung has released the Galaxy Note 10.1 (the final version does have a stylus silo) and the Note II (5.5" screen). 5": Samsung Galaxy Note (W) 5.5": Samsung Galaxy Note II (W) 7": HTC Flyer/EVO View 4G (N) 10": Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet (N), HTC Jetstream (N), Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (W)

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