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So far so good. This is a pretty great stylus

Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2014

So far so good. This is a pretty great stylus. I like the weight, and feel of it. It's nice and heavy. I really like the magnet as well, I put it under an otterbox defender iPad case, there is enough space between the lid and the screen of the iPad to store the stylus. I'll never lose it now. I am also a big fan of the removable tips, don't have to throw out the stylus, just get a new tip! 😆 . This stylus is totally worth the money, especially since you get a replacement, and a nifty key chain tip holder. I would say I'd buy it again, but I don't think I'll have to! This thing is a tank, solid aluminum. It's not going anywhere. Great product

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Bob M

Quality is Second to None, performs well for the limited technology of an Ipad.

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2015

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I bought this for drawing on my iPad. This is a pretty decent stylus. Is it the best? Well, do they actually make one of those that works for the iPad? I don't think so. For what it is, it performs slightly better than the cheapy stylus. The cheapy skinny styli are not for me, so I was looking for a beefy weighted stylus, so this fills my need.

Does it perform $36 worth better than the $2 stylus, I would say not enough better to warrant the cost difference. If this was $19.99, then I would give raving reviews for what you would get at that price point. But what you are getting is a very well balanced, nicely designed stylus that fits well in your hand and has a replaceable tip, not to mention quality container for the included extra tip and a very nicely packaged box. I would say the quality is remarkable.

Since I bought this for drawing and tried it against several other cheapy styli and it does do better. I also have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and the accuracy of their type of stylus is phenomenal, so I was actually hoping this would be more in line with that, but it is not. Of course this is not comparing the same technologies, so this is an unfair comparison, just wishful thinking. While I love my iPad, I hate the lousy stylus options compared to the Galaxy Note series, as the accuracy of those is more like real life drawing & writing. I digress...

I read several other reviews about the Microfiber Replacement Tips being more responsive and accurate. So I bought a couple. I was very disappointed with those. Talk about the opposite, While drawing with the rubber tip, it captured my brush strokes very well. The MicroFiber, not at all unless I really pressed hard. So, I sent those back. I can say if this came with the MicroFiber tips by default, it would have been a deal killer for me, especially at the cost of those! The MicroFiber tip was much firmer, but I think the Fiber was affected by a dirty (oily) screen. I did try it after cleaning the screen, it was improved, but not on par with the rubber tip.

My thoughts are if the Rubber Tip was Firm and Solid rather than hollow and mushy, then the performance would be much better. But then it does not seem these are made. However if they were to make a Solid and more pointed rubber tip replacement, I would be first in line to buy a handful!

All in all, this is a good stylus, it is a little gimmicky (the magnets) and that is more of what you are paying for the balance and feel, the quality of the product and the extra tip carrier and the packaging. It is not as responsive as I had hoped, but for the quality and feel, for me it is worth keeping, since the other choices for iPads are limited in my opinion.

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james215

Less than expected

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2014

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Drag was a bit more than expected and touch is in consistant. Heft is good, it gives you a sense that it won't break. The magnet will latch onto almost anything firmly, except for the Ipad... Any amount of tilt to the pad and it slips. The length and thickness are excellent, especially if you have big hands, it gives the feel of writing with an actual pen and not a pencil that has been sharpened to a nub. I play chess and jigsaw puzzles a lot and the inconsistent touch is bothersome, also if you are typing with it it will miss letters unless you tap hard, have not had it long enough to tell hoe long the tip will last. I expected better for the price.

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Chad Holmes

not nearly as nice as a stylus a third of the price

Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2014

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uncomfortable, not nearly as nice as a stylus a third of the price. very disappointing.

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E-money

Disappointing

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2014

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This works as an okay stylus. After reading the reviews here I was severely disappointed. I often find myself tapping multiple times for it to even register once. The precision of the tip is less than I can get with the pad of my finger. Why would I pay this much money when my hand has a much more effective stylus already?

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Anthony J. Pelletier

Best I've tried

Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2014

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I should apologize to Amazon for "abusing" prime membership...but I ordered several styli from them to test which ones were best. This was it. Here are my reasons:
Great feel. Good weight and balance. Good ergonomics.
Thoughtful design: the magnet actually is strong enough to hold the stylus to the case under most circumstances (unlike another I could mention).
Extremely smooth and responsive tip. There is a trade off between softer and harder rubber for tips. This one is perfect for me, at least. You could have a different opinion. But, it moves over the surface extremely smoothly.
Good Value: Yes...it's expensive. But, it is very well built out of aluminum...not cheap at all. It also includes a spare tip, a "fob" in which you can store spare tips, and a metal adhesive plate you can attach to your case if it is not already the magnetic kind. The stylus then sticks to the case via the plate.
Spare tips are readily available, reasonably priced and easy to switch out.
A note about tips: they have made available a microfiber tip, same cost as the rubber one (two for about $10). I thought I would love the microfiber...but I don't. It's still good. But, it is fatter than the rubber tip and a bit less sensitive. Frankly, comparing the microfiber to other tips I've tried, it still comes out on top. But, it's not as nice as the rubber one. If you press a little harder normally, you may find the microfiber tip works great for you and lasts longer.

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Philip T. Ewing

Exactly what I wanted

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2014

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Ordered this stylus after it got top marks from The Verge and I was not disappointed. I chose the black one, to match my iPad Air. It's a handsome instrument with a pleasing heft and a shape that's easy to hold, featuring two flat sides like a carpenter pencil -- quite useful to keep it from rolling around. It also has magnets that let you attach it to the front of your iPad to keep them together, if you like. I usually use my fingers for browsing, typing, Angry Birds-playing and other standard iPad tasks, but wanted a stylus for drawing with apps such as Paper. This answered the mail quite well, making it much easier to sketch and write than with just an index finger.

The only downside for me is that it would've been great to get a cap with a pocket clip, or some other kind of clip to slip onto this stylus. As is, of course you can tuck it into your shirt pocket but it rides loose, and you always have the danger of it falling out. But this is not a deal-breaker and if you are looking for a tool to take your iPad drawing to the next level, you've found it.

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Kalani Parker

BEST STYLUS EVER!

Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2014

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I bought the Maglus Stylus by Applydea for taking notes on PowerPoints on my iPad mini for lectures in Medical School. I have used to everyday for about 2 months now. I chose this particular stylus because of a review article that extensively analyzed styluses and rated the Maglus Stylus as one of the best (http://www.theverge.com/2012/4/10/2925937/best-stylus-ipad-review) and based off of it's stellar Amazon reviews. Although it is heavy (it is made of solid metal), it feels perfect in my hand and the weight doesn't interfere with my writing. The pen is made of premium quality materials and the sleek and strong magnet works very well at keeping the stylus attached to my iPad. The stylus writes precisely and easily for note-taking. After using it extensively for about two months, the rubber tip wore down and became unresponsive to writing. One of the best things about this stylus is that you can replace the tip when it wears down, which saves money in the long run. This stylus comes with one replacement rubber tip that comes in a handy metal container. I was also very impressed with the customer service from Applydea. They sent me a personal email inquiring about my experience with their fantastic product! I love supporting innovative small businesses whenever I can, especially when they made such a great product that they truly believe in. I highly suggest the Maglus Stylus without reservations for precise note-taking on an iPad mini.

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S. Moro

A Gem of a Stylus

Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2014

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This was the third stylus I purchased. I previously purchased the Amazon Stylus & a Targus Stylus. The Targus sensitive vanished within months and is basically worthless. The Amazon Stylus still works but it's small shape and extremely lightweight is not conducive to how I write. I had to buy another. I stumbled on an article that reviewed many options. The Maglus Stylus was ranked as a 9.1/10. The highest out of all. I was unfamiliar with the produce so I took a chance. It has been almost a month and so far it has been fantastic. The grip is comfortable. The weight is outstanding. It is heavy which helps with grip and writing. The tip is extremely sensitive and works great for writing and drawing. I'm a person who doesn't like to press down hard when writing. I prefer gel pens that are light to the touch. This stylus has been the best representation of this type of writing I have seen yet. I do a lot of writing and some occasional drawing on my ipad. And my ipad has a protective guard on it. The built in magnet is a great addition. So far this stylus has been a blessing. And at the price you can't go wrong. It even comes with a spare tip. I highly recommend it.

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Sideshow Rob

Hefty pen makes writing a breeze.

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2015

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I like this stylus a lot. There is a good amount of heft to it, and the little extras are cool bonuses (comes with a spare tip, and a case to put it in.)
This has clearly been well thought out in it's design. I use it for hand writing and doodling, but I am by no means an artist. It is responsive and precise.

The only reason for 4 Stars, is the lack of clip or cap. I didnt think it would be a big deal, but in daily use, I find that it keeps falling to the bottom of the bag and getting lost in my pockets. If it had a clip, it could stand up and not fall over. Of course, there are other pens out there with those features, but they don't feel as good. Maybe I am being picky, but my quest for a perfect stylus continues...

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