Looking for a PRS-x50 replacement stylus? - Page 5

chris77586 · 08-27-2011, 01:50 PM

I had no idea that patents cost that much! What I'm going to do is do what ripplinger and others said and just order a bunch of them and sell then to people as orders come in instead of waiting for individuals shipments. But to be honest, I feel like everyone on this forum who has broken their stylus I have already helped haha (about 40 people!). Maybe it is time to start expanding to other ebook reader forums!

carpetmojo · 08-27-2011, 05:08 PM

I've already given you a plug on the UK/European Sony one, Chris !

I don't think there are any others, or do all manufacturers have forums ? Not all stylussy, of course.....

There is one I found, can't remember name off-hand , but almost all the contributions were submitted by the founder, so didn't think it was worth bothering with - especially after I read the threads.
Old nooze.

Actually, just thought, I'll have another, my lad's birthday's coming up, and he's nicked my 350 for now - it'll be a gentle hint !

I'll PM you tomorrow.

chris77586 · 08-27-2011, 11:08 PM

Haha, Sounds good, carpetmojo, I appreciate it. Infact, I insterted a plug for my self under a pseudonym on the Sony support forum

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Mr Fujisawa · 08-30-2011, 07:52 AM

PM sent

AlexBell · 08-31-2011, 05:25 AM

Thanks for your PM that the styluses are on their way, Chris.

From what I've read so far I'll probably put my Sony stylus away and keep it as a spare while using yours.

drdann · 08-31-2011, 09:38 AM

When the next batch us ready, please let me know... mine broke last night.

Under the Covers · 09-01-2011, 04:30 PM

Chris,

My stylus arrived in yesterday's mail (mailed 2 days prior), and it's perfect. Thanks so much for your efforts.

chris77586 · 09-01-2011, 10:08 PM

Thanks for the feedback! One thing i have noticed is that the plastic can get dirty and take on an ivory color over time ( atleast mine has). You can just wipe it off with a damp paper towel to clean it up again. One thing that might help is to spray urathane, scotch brite, or some sort of protective layer onto it. I haven't tried this yet, since I believe the urathane may crack with the bending of the stylus. If anyone wants to give it a try go for it, but thats not covered under warranty haha.

carpetmojo · 09-02-2011, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris77586

Thanks for the feedback! One thing i have noticed is that the plastic can get dirty and take on an ivory color over time ( atleast mine has). You can just wipe it off with a damp paper towel to clean it up again. One thing that might help is to spray urathane, scotch brite, or some sort of protective layer onto it. I haven't tried this yet, since I believe the urathane may crack with the bending of the stylus. If anyone wants to give it a try go for it, but thats not covered under warranty haha.

I trust said damp paper towel is inclusive in price - and warranty......

Surely it will have dried out by the time it gets here.............

Under the Covers · 09-02-2011, 05:21 PM

Plastic yellows with time ... so does paper ... so do ceiling tiles ... and ...

Given all of life's difficulties, I'd rate this concern pretty insignificant. I'm more concerned with the utility of this nifty little stylus, which is, as I said before, perfect.

ScalyFreak · 09-06-2011, 09:08 PM

Stupid post office delayed my stylus until after the three-day weekend, but it finally arrived. Fits perfectly, and though there's no "click" when I put it in its compartment, it's not falling out either.

Thanks you Chris!

chris77586 · 09-06-2011, 11:53 PM

Thanks ScalyFreak! I'm glad to see you and everyone else is satisfied. I appreciate all the support, guys!

capnm · 09-07-2011, 05:01 AM

@Chris
Got it, works great

Bindi · 09-08-2011, 11:57 PM

Fits perfectly and feels much less fragile than the original one.

Thanks!

JenPen1 · 09-09-2011, 01:02 PM

Got mine today, Chris. Very innovative packaging!! I had to do a little bit of sanding on the length of the Stylus for my PRS 650, but after that everything is perfect.

Thank you very much for going to all this trouble.

Jen

09-09-2011, 01:02 PM	#75
JenPen1 Connoisseur Posts: 63 Karma: 80 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Manitoba, Canada Device: Sony PRS505 (given away), Sony 650 Touch, LG Nexus 4, Kobo Arc	Stylus arrived today! Got mine today, Chris. Very innovative packaging!! I had to do a little bit of sanding on the length of the Stylus for my PRS 650, but after that everything is perfect. Thank you very much for going to all this trouble. Jen

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08-27-2011, 01:50 PM	#61
chris77586 Patent Pending Posts: 43 Karma: 63873 Join Date: May 2011 Location: US Device: prs 350	I had no idea that patents cost that much! What I'm going to do is do what ripplinger and others said and just order a bunch of them and sell then to people as orders come in instead of waiting for individuals shipments. But to be honest, I feel like everyone on this forum who has broken their stylus I have already helped haha (about 40 people!). Maybe it is time to start expanding to other ebook reader forums!

08-27-2011, 05:08 PM	#62
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	I've already given you a plug on the UK/European Sony one, Chris ! I don't think there are any others, or do all manufacturers have forums ? Not all stylussy, of course..... There is one I found, can't remember name off-hand , but almost all the contributions were submitted by the founder, so didn't think it was worth bothering with - especially after I read the threads. Old nooze. Actually, just thought, I'll have another, my lad's birthday's coming up, and he's nicked my 350 for now - it'll be a gentle hint ! I'll PM you tomorrow.

08-27-2011, 11:08 PM	#63
chris77586 Patent Pending Posts: 43 Karma: 63873 Join Date: May 2011 Location: US Device: prs 350	Haha, Sounds good, carpetmojo, I appreciate it. Infact, I insterted a plug for my self under a pseudonym on the Sony support forum .

08-30-2011, 07:52 AM	#64
Mr Fujisawa Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London, UK Device: Sony Reader PRS-T1	PM sent

08-31-2011, 05:25 AM	#65
AlexBell Wizard Posts: 3,413 Karma: 13369310 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Launceston, Tasmania Device: Sony PRS T3, Kobo Glo, Kindle Touch, iPad, Samsung SB 2 tablet	Thanks for your PM that the styluses are on their way, Chris. From what I've read so far I'll probably put my Sony stylus away and keep it as a spare while using yours.

08-31-2011, 09:38 AM	#66
drdann Connoisseur Posts: 64 Karma: 300000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Twin Falls, ID Device: Sony PRS-350	When the next batch us ready, please let me know... mine broke last night.

09-01-2011, 04:30 PM	#67
Under the Covers Night Reader Posts: 127 Karma: 4314 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rocky Mountains (US) Device: Sony PRS-650	Chris, My stylus arrived in yesterday's mail (mailed 2 days prior), and it's perfect. Thanks so much for your efforts.

09-01-2011, 10:08 PM	#68
chris77586 Patent Pending Posts: 43 Karma: 63873 Join Date: May 2011 Location: US Device: prs 350	Thanks for the feedback! One thing i have noticed is that the plastic can get dirty and take on an ivory color over time ( atleast mine has). You can just wipe it off with a damp paper towel to clean it up again. One thing that might help is to spray urathane, scotch brite, or some sort of protective layer onto it. I haven't tried this yet, since I believe the urathane may crack with the bending of the stylus. If anyone wants to give it a try go for it, but thats not covered under warranty haha.

09-02-2011, 05:21 PM	#70
Under the Covers Night Reader Posts: 127 Karma: 4314 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rocky Mountains (US) Device: Sony PRS-650	Plastic yellows with time ... so does paper ... so do ceiling tiles ... and ... Given all of life's difficulties, I'd rate this concern pretty insignificant. I'm more concerned with the utility of this nifty little stylus, which is, as I said before, perfect.

09-06-2011, 09:08 PM	#71
ScalyFreak Sith Wannabe Posts: 2,034 Karma: 8017430 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: I'm not sure... it's kind of dark. Device: Galaxy Note 4, Kobo Aura H2O, Kindle Fire HD, Aluratek Libre	Stupid post office delayed my stylus until after the three-day weekend, but it finally arrived. Fits perfectly, and though there's no "click" when I put it in its compartment, it's not falling out either. Thanks you Chris!

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09-06-2011, 11:53 PM	#72
chris77586 Patent Pending Posts: 43 Karma: 63873 Join Date: May 2011 Location: US Device: prs 350	Thanks ScalyFreak! I'm glad to see you and everyone else is satisfied. I appreciate all the support, guys!

09-07-2011, 05:01 AM	#73
capnm Groupie Posts: 156 Karma: 10001 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: sony	@Chris Got it, works great

09-08-2011, 11:57 PM	#74
Bindi Member Posts: 15 Karma: 17022 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Device: Palm Tungsten T3; Sony PRS-350; Pocketbook 360	Fits perfectly and feels much less fragile than the original one. Thanks!