Tips on Which is Best - Pen or Stylus

If you're looking for a way to take your iPhone or iPad writing experience to the next level, the new Samsung S-Pen will certainly do the trick. It's like using your finger to draw with a pencil. This handy device allows you to edit any incoming text in your email or text messages on your Samsung tablet computer. It's a much better way to edit any sort of graphics or images, as opposed to the large, bulky digitizer that comes included with many tablet PCs. The S-Pen can even be used to make fun drawing pictures and videos.

What are some advantages of the S-Pen when compared to other tablet styluses? For one, it has a far greater feature set than what is included with the average Windows-based tablet PC. 

You'll find a complete array of drawing tools including an array of pens and brushes that allow you to create unique images and animations. The only thing lacking on this type of stylus is a palm rejection sensor similar to those that are found on the iPhone and iPad.

While the Apple Pen can be extremely useful, it's not anywhere near as useful as the S-Pen. One of the biggest issues that users complained about with these products was the slow response time when the pen was in use. 

While the response time isn't as slow on the S-Pen as it is on the Apple Pen, it is still noticeably quicker than competing tablet computers. The difference in responsiveness is mostly a result of the pen's tilt sensitivity. Slightly higher sensitivity is required to get the ball of the stylus across the screen.

Another issue that users complained about with the S-Pen is its lack of palm rejection. This basically means that the stylus doesn't follow the user's fingers in writing and scanning information. It's a minor drawback, but one that could potentially be a deal-breaker for some people. 

The advantage of a stylus over a tablet computer is that all of the tasks that you would perform on a tablet computer can be performed on a laptop or notebook by using a stylus. With the Samsung S-Pen, you can take your regular laptop or notebook computer and turn it into an eraser-proof digital pen that can take notes and input information just as efficiently as a real pen would.

One of the features of the S-Pen that drew a lot of criticism is the lack of a scroll wheel. Many people complained that this feature was slow to respond, resulting in a rather slow drawing experience. In fact, some people wrote that they were not able to even turn the pen on without it becoming uncomfortable. 

That said, many experts do not believe this was a major problem, noting the speed of response times of the actual pen as being nearly identical to that of a normal pen. Since most styluses that are on the market come with a scroll wheel, it is probably unnecessary to include this feature on a device designed to be used solely for drawing.

Another issue that some users complained about involves the responsiveness of the pen tip. The majority of styluses featured on the market are equipped with tiny rubber tips that are responsive to your pressure but can be firm or wobbly in response. Because some people may prefer a more solid feel while writing or drawing, some Samsung S-Pen styluses feature a rubber-tipped response rate which works well.

Another thing that some people noticed regarding the pen is that it felt more like a high-end calligraphy pen than a traditional stylus. That said, the response rate does not have a significant effect on the accuracy of the finished product. 

Many of the pen tips sold today are made of metal which has been proven to increase grip pressure which, in turn, increases the chance of getting better results when drawing. For some people, this increased feel gives the writing or drawing experience a more refined and professional feel it. 

Even if the response rate is only slightly better than a normal pen tip, it is usually worth the trade-off to get that kind of feel to your text or artwork.

Overall, the decision between a pen and a stylus really comes down to how you plan to use the tool. If you want to take full advantage of all the features offered on a Samsung S-Pen, then you should definitely consider buying one. If you are more comfortable relying on the precision and accuracy of a traditional pen, then a stylus is probably the best option for you.