iPad Stylus - Ten One Design Pogo Stylus for iPhone

This post is a continuation of my search for an iPad stylus that would be a good fit for elementary age students.  My school is conducting an iPad pilot and we are researching different apps, accessories, and configurations that help us use and deploy the iPads effectively and efficiently. Over the next few posts I will be discussing the styluses I have looked at and tried.  Most of the products I am reviewing are new to me and have not been tested over the long haul of the school year. Therefore I am just giving my initial thoughts and feelings on these products.  In most cases these products were bought from Amazon and I have tried to provide links to each item.

Name

Ten One Design Pogo Stylus for iPhone

Company

Ten

Link

Amazon.com: Ten One Design Pogo Stylus for iPhone 3G/3GS - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories

Product Size Specifications

3.5 x 1.1 x 0.6 inches ; 3.2 ounces

Initial Thoughts

The POGO stylus is a nice compact stylus meant for the iPhone and iPod Touch.  The over all length is very short for extended use and was too small for my hands.  The width is small as well, about a quarter of an inch.  The POGO does come with a clip for the iPhone 3/3GS.  One of the unique things about the POGO is the nib.  The nib is textured rubber material that almost looks like styrofoam but is squishy and flattens down the harder you press on the screen.  The POGO is a good stylus for those who are looking for a small stylus for infrequent use.  I can imagine students losing the stylus  within the first day of use though due to its small size.

Rating

2/5

iPad Stylus - Just Mobile AluPen Stylus

This post is a continuation of my search for an iPad stylus that would be a good fit for elementary age students.  My school is conducting an iPad pilot and we are researching different apps, accessories, and configurations that help us use and deploy the iPads effectively and efficiently. Over the next few posts I will be discussing the styluses I have looked at and tried.  Most of the products I am reviewing are new to me and have not been tested over the long haul of the school year. Therefore I am just giving my initial thoughts and feelings on these products.  In most cases these products were bought from Amazon and I have tried to provide links to each item.

Name

Just Mobile AluPen Stylus

Company

Just Mobile

Link

Amazon.com: Just Mobile AluPen Stylus for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch & Other Touch Screens (Red): MP3 Players & Accessories

Product Size Specifications

0.5 x 0.5 x 4.7 inches ; 2.4 ounces

Initial Thoughts

The stylus has a heavy, solid feel, of sturdy construction.  The chunky styling is reminiscent of the thicker pencils young students use. It has a good length and grip for precise control.  The stylus nib is thicker than most which makes it more difficult to write/draw thin lines.  It feels very comfortable in your hands.

Rating

5/5

iPad Stylus - Bluecell Stylus Universal Touch Screen Pen

This post is a continuation of my search for an iPad stylus that would be a good fit for elementary age students.  My school is conducting an iPad pilot and we are researching different apps, accessories, and configurations that help us use and deploy the iPads effectively and efficiently. Over the next few posts I will be discussing the styluses I have looked at and tried.  Most of the products I am reviewing are new to me and have not been tested over the long haul of the school year. Therefore I am just giving my initial thoughts and feelings on these products.  In most cases these products were bought from Amazon and I have tried to provide links to each item.

Name

Bluecell Stylus Universal Touch Screen Pen

Company

Bluecell

Link

Amazon.com: Bluecell 3 Pack of Stylus Black Gold Purple Universal Touch Screen Pen for Ipad 2 Ipod Iphone 4,4s,3g,3gs,4s,kindle fire, Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 10.1, Blackberry Playbook HTC Flyer Tablet Bonus + Bluecell Cable Tie: Cell Phones & Accessories

Product Size Specifications

1.4 ounces

Initial Thoughts

 The Bluecell stylus has the feeling of a cheaper mass produced stylus.  It has a shiny, slick, high polished texture that was just too smooth for my liking.  The pen nib was similar to the rooCase and Griffin, a hollow rubber nib that flattened the harder you pressed on the screen.  Though, the bluecell stylus didn’t hvae the refinement of the other styluses. The metal tip that held the stylus nib on had a rough fit and I would find my fingers getting caught on it as I wrote.  The over all length of the body of the pen was also about a quarter of an inch shorter than the Griffin pen which made the Bluecell  somewhat short in my adult hands.  I don’t think it would make a difference in a child’s hands.

Rating

2/5

iPad Stylus - rooCASE Capacitive Stylus

This post is a continuation of my search for an iPad stylus that would be a good fit for elementary age students.  My school is conducting an iPad pilot and we are researching different apps, accessories, and configurations that help us use and deploy the iPads effectively and efficiently. Over the next few posts I will be discussing the styluses I have looked at and tried.  Most of the products I am reviewing are new to me and have not been tested over the long haul of the school year. Therefore I am just giving my initial thoughts and feelings on these products.  In most cases these products were bought from Amazon and I have tried to provide links to each item.

Name

rooCASE Capacitive Stylus

Company

rooCase

Link

Amazon.com: rooCASE Capacitive Stylus Compatible with Apple iPad 2 / Amazon Kindle Fire Android Tablet / Amazon Kindle Multi TOUCH (Silver): Electronics

Product Size Specifications

4.5 x 0.2 x 0.5 inches ; 4 ounces

Initial Thoughts

The rooCase stylus is very similar in weight and size to the Griffin stylus. The nib style of the rooCase is also the same as the Griffin and I have similar concerns about the durability of the nib over the long haul of student use. THe rooCase stylus does not have the same textured grip as the Griffin, it is slightly slicker.  One difference that the rooCase has is the addition of a lanyard that plugs the pen into the headphone jack of the device to hold onto the stylus when not in use.

Rating

4/5

iPad Stylus - Griffin GC16040 Stylus

This post is a continuation of my search for an iPad stylus that would be a good fit for elementary age students.  My school is conducting an iPad pilot and we are researching different apps, accessories, and configurations that help us use and deploy the iPads effectively and efficiently. Over the next few posts I will be discussing the styluses I have looked at and tried.  Most of the products I am reviewing are new to me and have not been tested over the long haul of the school year. Therefore I am just giving my initial thoughts and feelings on these products.  In most cases these products were bought from Amazon and I have tried to provide links to each item.

Name

Griffin GC16040 Stylus

Company

Griffin Technology

Link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041D0K1Q/ref=oh_o01_s00_i04_details

Product Size Specifications

4 x 0.8 x 5.9 inches ; 0.4 ounces

Initial Thoughts

The Griffin stylus has a nice weight and texture to it.  The length is slightly short for my adult hands but would be good for primary age students.  The texture is nice because you don't feel it sliding in your hands as you use it. The stylus nib is a hollow rubber which flattens the harder you press on the screen.  I do wonder how durable the nib is over the long haul and abuse of student use.

Rating

4/5

iPad Stylus - Hammerhead Retractable Stylus

My next few posts are going to be about my search for an iPad stylus that would be a good fit for elementary age students.  My school is conducting an iPad pilot and we are researching different apps, accessories, and configurations that help us use and deploy the iPads effectively and efficiently. Over the next few posts I will be discussing the styluses I have looked at and tried.  Most of the products I am reviewing are new to me and have not been tested over the long haul of the school year. Therefore I am just giving my initial thoughts and feelings on these products.  In most cases these products were bought from Amazon and I have tried to provide links to each item.

Hammerhead Retractable Stylus

Name

Hammerhead Retractable Stylus (1/HAM2932)

Company

Hammerhead

Link

http://hammerheadcase.com/accessories/stylus.php

Product Size Specifications

2 7/8" in length, extends to 4.25"

Initial Thoughts

The retractable stylus has a tiny width and length for primary age students to use. It is good for adults who need a small stylus for small screen devices. Overall length was too small for my hands. Stylus tip has a flat edge that needs to stay flat on screen for it to work, which made it cumbersome to use.

Rating

2/5