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Diamond "PEN" with stylus...

Has anyone found a replacement magnetic stylus for the Diamond that has an integrated ink pen?
Cheers

http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=4150&t_mode=des
Says it for the Diamond but the picture doesn't look like the Diamond stylus.

Maybe this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-Touch-Diamo...0384144QQihZ017QQcategoryZ20336QQcmdZViewItem
One question, how they work? I mean, while using as a standard stylus and pressing the screen then it does not throw drops of ink??

kiowa79 said:
Maybe this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-Touch-Diamo...0384144QQihZ017QQcategoryZ20336QQcmdZViewItem
One question, how they work? I mean, while using as a standard stylus and pressing the screen then it does not throw drops of ink??
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From Proporta
Ball point pen is concealed under the stylus’ Nylon pointer
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fredfox_uk said:
From Proporta
Ball point pen is concealed under the stylus’ Nylon pointer
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Umm. so you have to remove this nylon cap every time to use the pen. No useful I think and easy to lose it.

I 'd agree. I suspect that cap would become loose as well and may fall off, then you'd be left trying to get the stylus out without the cap on

Escellent...!
kiowa79 said:
Maybe this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-Touch-Diamo...0384144QQihZ017QQcategoryZ20336QQcmdZViewItem
One question, how they work? I mean, while using as a standard stylus and pressing the screen then it does not throw drops of ink??
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This is the one!! They are a great little backup to have if you don't have a handy pen...used it many a time to fill in a form or whatever when caught short. Highly recommended!!
Thanks

PJ6363 said:
This is the one!! They are a great little backup to have if you don't have a handy pen...used it many a time to fill in a form or whatever when caught short. Highly recommended!!
Thanks
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Ok If you buy please leve feedback about my concern in the cap.

Its OK, but.....
Well, got the stylii today from HK and they are quite smart and functional. A few things to note though:
1) the "end" of the stylus that matches the Diamond case is matched well but is not the supe high glossy polish (perhaps a little bit of the gloss finish)....hardly noticable but definately very slightly different
2) stylus is NOT magnetised ..... but it does have a nice fit and does not want to "fall out" of the case. However, I am going to fill the hollow body with iron filings and then magnetise same (other half is science teacher!!) which will then make perfectionist me happy!!
Overall would recommend the purchase as good value for money (you get 3) and I only use it infrequently (on plane for visas, etc)

[Q] Horrible Screen

I like my gtab but this screen is driving me nuts. Its a fingerprint magnet. Has anyone found anything to cover it with?

wizard8 said:
I like my gtab but this screen is driving me nuts. Its a fingerprint magnet. Has anyone found anything to cover it with?
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Try in the accessories forum... people have tried several different products, but I don't know if they ever came up with a good one...
(I'd like one too, but I just haven't had the time to go through all those threads yet, plus even though I got the Sears $6 case(stinks - chemical) I still want one of those leather cases... sounds like a Kindle DX case might work out OK...)

Are you guys serious? The face of the tablet is glass and it's a touchscreen?
Finger prints are inevitable...

teknikk7 said:
Are you guys serious? The face of the tablet is glass and it's a touchscreen?
Finger prints are inevitable...
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I am at least. I spend several minutes before every lengthy use just cleaning those nasty/distorting fingerprints off of the screen... be nice to have a decent cover that was more fingerprint resistant, glare cutting, and somewhat protecting of the glass(scratching mainly)...
...although TBH I did use screen covers with some of my earlier PDAs, but in the end just opted out... OTOH they ALL used stylii for the touchscreen...

[Q] does a case protect the touchpad?

when you put a case on the touchpad, will it protect it from e.g. accidental fall? saw a pic of a broken touchpad's screen.. kind of worried now

No you're better off dropping it without a case.
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You're going to have to specify height of drop, windspeed and direction and landing surface density.

Also, is it an African or a European Swal...er Touchpad?

yeahman45 said:
when you put a case on the touchpad, will it protect it from e.g. accidental fall? saw a pic of a broken touchpad's screen.. kind of worried now
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My best advice is to assume it won't and act accordingly.
Obviously a short fall to a soft surface is less likely to damage the pad than a long fall to a hard one.
I think the real value in the case, as long as it fully covers. is against accidental "bumps" into other things while carrying.

is there any case that can protect it from shocks? is there a wrist strap for touchpad

yeahman45 said:
is there any case that can protect it from shocks? is there a wrist strap for touchpad
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Maybe an OtterBox (which they have not manufactured yet).
Also, there is no place to attach a wrist strap to the thing.
What is curious to me is why are you so convinced you need such protection.
Are you suffering from some physical condition that makes you drop a lot of things?
Have you already dropped laptops and other electronic things which got broken?
If either of these is the case, maybe you should just use the TP on a desk or a lap and not plan on carrying it anywhere else?
I am not trying to be combative or ugly, just pointing out the obvious.

Nunja, pm sent.... Looking for you
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Just glue it to your hand, then attach pillows to each side of it. That works great for me.
PS. If you are falling, put your other hand out first. I went through three touchpads before I figured that out.

nunjabusiness said:
Maybe an OtterBox (which they have not manufactured yet).
Also, there is no place to attach a wrist strap to the thing.
What is curious to me is why are you so convinced you need such protection.
Are you suffering from some physical condition that makes you drop a lot of things?
Have you already dropped laptops and other electronic things which got broken?
If either of these is the case, maybe you should just use the TP on a desk or a lap and not plan on carrying it anywhere else?
I am not trying to be combative or ugly, just pointing out the obvious.
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read lots of reports touchpad cracking easily and look at that thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1250010
edit: and i just want a protective case nothing else .. i didn't pay $99 for the touchpad btw.. i paid nearly $300(mainly due to shipping and damn duties lol) as i imported it .. not available in my country

yeahman45 said:
read lots of reports touchpad cracking easily and look at that thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1250010
edit: and i just want a protective case nothing else .. i didn't pay $99 for the touchpad btw.. i paid nearly $300(mainly due to shipping and damn duties lol) as i imported it .. not available in my country
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I understand completely. Then I would have to say the stategy would be to get an Otterbox (or other hard-shell case)that is slightly LARGER than the TouchPad and some sheets of soft foam and make it work for you. You can always add padding.
And don't complain too much about living in the Nederlands, you do have all those wonderful cafes to visit with your TP.
Wait a second Now I know why you are so worried about dropping it!!!

hahaha ok thx will wait or try an otterbox. Thx again

yeah, i'm looking for a case now, since it seems that the touchpad screen does crack easily. i have a small hairline crack along the bottom of the screen, maybe 2 inches long. doesn't affect screen functions, but still annoying. it's been in my bag, and I haven't dropped it once.
kinda wish I still had my Nook Color. The fact that the screen was depressed slightly relative to the bezel meant that it was protected from cracks more than the edge to edge glass design on the TP.

Think i will buy one of those cheap case from ebay. It's about $12. And a screen protector. Will monitor if otterbox comes out for touchpad.

yeahman45 said:
Think i will buy one of those cheap case from ebay. It's about $12. And a screen protector. Will monitor if otterbox comes out for touchpad.
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Pretty unlikely they would invest in tooling up for a TP-specific case since TP production will end after this next batch.
But several companies make so many different kinds and sizes of hard-shell cases, I meant you might find one that may be a hair larger and work with some additional padding. Here's one from Pelican http://www.pelican.com/cases_detail_print.php?Case=1075 that has the "pick n pluck" foam padding but there's no price.

B&H photo in the U.S. sell the Pelican 1075 for $60 so U.K. pricing will most likely be £60.
There are other slim briefcase styles about but whether they are useful or not I don't know http://www.mezzi.com/Netbook-Cases/MEZZI-SLIM-mold-Aluminum-Briefcase/

leftovermagic said:
Also, is it an African or a European Swal...er Touchpad?
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so funny ! But don't Forget air-speed velocity!

Which screen protector is most invisible?

I need some advice from those that have a lot of experience with screen protectors...
I had an HTC Thunderbolt phone and when I was at the mall one day I had a screen protector installed at one of those carts/kiosks that is no longer in business. I don't know what brand it was but I really liked the fact that I could barely tell that I had one on the phone.
When I got a new phone I had Zagg install a sceen protector on it, thinking that I would like it because it was Zagg and they are so popular. Well I really hate the way it kind of has an orange peel appearance and it seems to always look dirty/smudged even after cleaning. I think the display looked a lot better without the Zagg screen protector. Maybe they have more than one type of screen protector at Zagg and I just need to choose a different type...
Anyway, with that said, I want a screen protector for my Infinity that will protect it from scratches but I don't care about glare reduction etc. My preference it to not be able to tell I have a screen protector on my Infinity. (I really prefer not to have one at all, but I worry about scratching it even with gorilla glass). Of course I want it to fit properly and not lift off/peel, etc, and I don't mind spending a little more to get a good quality product.
So all you screen protector experts, which one would you recommend???
Thanks in advance for your help!

GregFromUtah said:
I need some advice from those that have a lot of experience with screen protectors...
I had an HTC Thunderbolt phone and when I was at the mall one day I had a screen protector installed at one of those carts/kiosks that is no longer in business. I don't know what brand it was but I really liked the fact that I could barely tell that I had one on the phone.
When I got a new phone I had Zagg install a sceen protector on it, thinking that I would like it because it was Zagg and they are so popular. Well I really hate the way it kind of has an orange peel appearance and it seems to always look dirty/smudged even after cleaning. I think the display looked a lot better without the Zagg screen protector. Maybe they have more than one type of screen protector at Zagg and I just need to choose a different type...
Anyway, with that said, I want a screen protector for my Infinity that will protect it from scratches but I don't care about glare reduction etc. My preference it to not be able to tell I have a screen protector on my Infinity. (I really prefer not to have one at all, but I worry about scratching it even with gorilla glass). Of course I want it to fit properly and not lift off/peel, etc, and I don't mind spending a little more to get a good quality product.
So all you screen protector experts, which one would you recommend???
Thanks in advance for your help!
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I have a wrapsol from office depot and love it. You can not tell its onthe screen. I had several large bubbles when i applied it, but their film releases them. Nicest i have ever used. Its a dry application as well. Fit is great with cutouts for dock and camera. Crystal clear and very tough. Works great with my stylus too. I highly recommend them.

itsachirpthing said:
I have a wrapsol from office depot and love it. You can not tell its onthe screen. I had several large bubbles when i applied it, but their film releases them. Nicest i have ever used. Its a dry application as well. Fit is great with cutouts for dock and camera. Crystal clear and very tough. Works great with my stylus too. I highly recommend them.
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I'm not sure they have one for the infinity yet. It looks like they only have the original Transformer and the TF300 listed on their site. It sounds good so I'll keep that one in mind though. Thanks.
Any other recommendations from anyone?

GregFromUtah said:
I'm not sure they have one for the infinity yet. It looks like they only have the original Transformer and the TF300 listed on their site. It sounds good so I'll keep that one in mind though. Thanks.
Any other recommendations from anyone?
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I actually bought one for the 300. Fits great. You would need to see the edge of the screen to actually tell its on there. Im as picky as can be with my devices and a cant say enough good things about the wrapsol. Not even the slightest hint of orange peel. Dont waste your money on the cheep one from amazon.

itsachirpthing said:
I actually bought one for the 300. Fits great. You would need to see the edge of the screen to actually tell its on there. Im as picky as can be with my devices and a cant say enough good things about the wrapsol. Not even the slightest hint of orange peel. Dont waste your money on the cheep one from amazon.
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So the TF300 and the TF700T can use the same screen protector (at least for this brand)?

GregFromUtah said:
So the TF300 and the TF700T can use the same screen protector (at least for this brand)?
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Yes, at least for this brand. I have no issues and the dock cutout is perfect. No issues docking mine. If not cutout for the dock they can peel or not dock properly. I was very impressed with it. This is 10 times better than any zag. The coolest factor was the way the film released the air bubbles. I figured i would end up tearing it off, but i have absolutely NO bubbles after a few days! Still as with any protector the screen must be lint free. I now know exactly what i will be buying for future devices. Give it a try.

itsachirpthing said:
Yes, at least for this brand. I have no issues and the dock cutout is perfect. No issues docking mine. If not cutout for the dock they can peel or not dock properly. I was very impressed with it. This is 10 times better than any zag. The coolest factor was the way the film released the air bubbles. I figured i would end up tearing it off, but i have absolutely NO bubbles after a few days! Still as with any protector the screen must be lint free. I now know exactly what i will be buying for future devices. Give it a try.
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Thanks for all the info... Looks like my local Office Depot has some in stock too. Also noticed the Wrapsol website only lists the original transformer and the prime but not the tf300... Odd that they have the tf300 at Office Depot though.

GregFromUtah said:
Thanks for all the info... Looks like my local Office Depot has some in stock too. Also noticed the Wrapsol website only lists the original transformer and the prime but not the tf300... Odd that they have the tf300 at Office Depot though.
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Pick one up. They're not cheap ($25). Take your time, make sure the screen is clean, and give it some time for the bubbles to release. Google wrapsol. I found a few reviews helpful with pics. Good luck.

I bought wrapsol tf300 screen protector from office depot, but I'm confused on the fit! I have not installed it yet but from what I see the screen protector will cover the camera but not the light sensor is this correct or I'm I seeing it wrong. If so does the screen protector effect the camera by covering it?
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Just another option... I bought the Skinomi. It's a wet one. Make sure you cover all the ports with tape before you do it. I can't see it at all. I've also used other brands and have had similar results except Zagg.
...sent from Infinity

Leoog said:
I bought wrapsol tf300 screen protector from office depot, but I'm confused on the fit! I have not installed it yet but from what I see the screen protector will cover the camera but not the light sensor is this correct or I'm I seeing it wrong. If so does the screen protector effect the camera by covering it?
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No, you need to turn it over. Your looking at the wrong side. The hole is for the camera. The light sensor is covered, but I have not had any issues with it. There is a protective layer that you will peel off once you have applied the protector as well. I have had mine on for about two weeks and I am very pleased. Make sure the screen is lint free and use the card board piece to help apply and then be patient on the bubbles to disappear. Every bubble I had disappeared, and my screen was full of them. Be easy when you tear the tabs off the protector and removing the finishing layer.

That's weird because I do see the layer I'm suppose to Take off it says to take that's layer off first b 4 installing. But when I take it off its sticky and if i install it sticky side down it covers the Camera. Is there something I'm doing wrong?
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Leoog said:
That's weird because I do see the layer I'm suppose to Take off it says to take that's layer off first b 4 installing. But when I take it off its sticky and if i install it sticky side down it covers the Camera. Is there something I'm doing wrong?
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Still doesn't sound like you're using the proper side. The camera hole is on the right side facing you.

Thanks I finally installed it! I just didn't want to mess up and waste 25 dollars. I just got a lot of bubbles. I will give it time like I said. Thanks. It looks great by the way!!
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FYI: I contacted Wrapsol the other day, asking about the TF300 protector on the TF700T and they replied saying:
"Each of our products are designed for the specific device listed on the box. Our product for the TF700T will be available shortly on Wrapsol.com."
That is not to say the TF300 protector does not fit, I'm just conveying what they said. Do you guys see anywhere that the TF300 protector does not quite fit?

GregFromUtah said:
FYI: I contacted Wrapsol the other day, asking about the TF300 protector on the TF700T and they replied saying:
"Each of our products are designed for the specific device listed on the box. Our product for the TF700T will be available shortly on Wrapsol.com."
That is not to say the TF300 protector does not fit, I'm just conveying what they said. Do you guys see anywhere that the TF300 protector does not quite fit?
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I honestly don't know what they could change. I guess they could cut a hole for the light sensor, but i have no issues with it. I promise mine is a perfect fit with or without the dock. The bubbles take time, but they all clear up. Warm sunlight seemed to help as well. I won't be taking this one off period.

High probability of losing the pen

After using the S6 over the weekend a few times, I'm almost sure I will lose the pen unless I buy a case that covers it. While I like the idea of how it sits on the back of the tablet slightly indented they should have made the magnet the whole pen instead of just the pointer area. Its not strong enough to hold it in place from an accidental hand bump etc.

I have the keyboard cover on order (arriving Friday). I'm being extra cautious with the pen until that arrives. It doesn't take much of a bump to knock it off.

nicholb said:
I have the keyboard cover on order (arriving Friday). I'm being extra cautious with the pen until that arrives. It doesn't take much of a bump to knock it off.
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I agree that the method of stowing the stylus this year is terrible. On the other hand, in previous years the stylus couldn't be stowed at all, so in that sense, it's an improvement.
The keyboard cover, on the other hand, is a big improvement on the design of previous years. With that, the stylus can be very safely transported.

Duct tape fixes everything. Or for a more permanent solution, a little JB Weld and your S-Pen isn't going anywhere. Ever.

So i got my tab yesterday, at first Ithought the attachment wasn't bad, but then after using for the day Ihave to say Itoo am very dissapointed in the spen attachment. This is nearly as dangerous as the oriignal apple pencil pluggin into the bottom port of the ipad to charge. Do the people that design these things actually try to use them?

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So i got my tab yesterday, at first Ithought the attachment wasn't bad, but then after using for the day Ihave to say Itoo am very dissapointed in the spen attachment. This is nearly as dangerous as the oriignal apple pencil pluggin into the bottom port of the ipad to charge. Do the people that design these things actually try to use them?
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The Note phones somehow have enough room to store the S-Pen inside. Why can't they find the room on a 10" tablet? I know the pen is thicker but I think most people would trade a slightly thinner pen for a way to securely store it.

If you're actively using the device but not the pen it'll also stick to the lower right side of the device in portrait mode. Not a great solution, but I find it easier to have it there and not accidently knock it off like when it's on the back. It doesn't charge in this location, but that shouldn't be an issue since this pen uses a battery with longer life then the capacitor style like the Note 9 was. Or I just toss it on the table/couch/whatever near me if I'm at home or work. Within reach when I want it, but not going to fall off when I absentmindedly grab the tablet in the wrong way.
I'm waiting on my keyboard cover to arrive and then I don't think it being on the back will be a big deal anymore. Kind of sucks that's where it has to go to charge because I liked my case for my S3 that held it to the left of the screen in the hinge of the screen cover part basically. Sucks they've never made a more permanent solution, and this is the first time it actually has a storage spot, but so long as the devices get thinner and thinner I don't see them putting it inside like on the Notes since they want the tablet pens to be more ergonomically friendly.

I lost my S-Pen early in. One solution was using an Otterbox. The Tab could be secured to the tablet cover/stand, face-up, so the pen is secured.
In the interim, I am using a spare pen from a Fujitsu Lifebook tablet.

howie411 said:
After using the S6 over the weekend a few times, I'm almost sure I will lose the pen unless I buy a case that covers it. While I like the idea of how it sits on the back of the tablet slightly indented they should have made the magnet the whole pen instead of just the pointer area. Its not strong enough to hold it in place from an accidental hand bump etc.
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I bought this one and it holds the pen very nicely. It's easy to get in and out.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z4HKTM4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_AiNeFb5QCWT34

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I bought this one and it holds the pen very nicely. It's easy to get in and out.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z4HKTM4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_AiNeFb5QCWT34
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Highly recommend! Not everyone has the same requirements https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=81903145&postcount=24) but I tried four other cases before this one.

TiTiB said:
Highly recommend! Not everyone has the same requirements https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=81903145&postcount=24) but I tried four other cases before this one.
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That's the one I bought. I like it very much.

Has anybody ever succeeded in buying a full-function replacement pen from Samsung? I tried to buy a spare one when I bought the Tab S6, but all I got was a glazed stare from the salesperson. Would be nice if Samsung at least tried to make up for the sucky magnet. ;-DeanoD

DeanoD said:
Has anybody ever succeeded in buying a full-function replacement pen from Samsung? I tried to buy a spare one when I bought the Tab S6, but all I got was a glazed stare from the salesperson. Would be nice if Samsung at least tried to make up for the sucky magnet. ;-DeanoD
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They're listed on Samsung's website:
https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/m...-tab-s6-s-pen---mountain-gray-ej-pt860bjeguj/
Besides the gray, rose and blue are also available.