Everything I have looked into store wise around San Antonio is pretty slim on the pickings. Austin probably has a better variety and selection, as it is more of a "hip and cool" town. Looking around online, vinyl seems to range from severely expensive to suspectfully cheap. If I can avoid buying online, I will.

The console is a wonderful idea, I think, but your correct that shipping costs + console costs would be better spent on the system itself. Honestly, it is more of the final piece that would be purchased after anything else. I would rather have a system that I am proud of that fit to a console, than have a system that fits a console before developing it's sound. The designer who makes it can also make it to spec, as they are hand crafted, and said he can go up to 36" in height for speakers.

In regards to that cartridge, my friend also recommended this as a replacement. He mentioned it would have better tone, lifespan, and be easier on the records themselves.

Collecting the proper amp, pre-amp, speakers, and turntable itself are certainly taking a front seat to all of this. It's just been so long since I've been in the audio game that it feels like I have learn it all over again.

Delayed Edit: My cousin has this Denon amp that he is willing to throw my direction. Everything I read about it though talks about the home theater aspects. Thoughts?

Well, that depends. Many people here swear by going used. I'd probably be among them, but after scouring my local Craigslist and pawn & thrift shops in my area, I decided it wasn't worth my time and the money I was dumping on gas everyday and just ordered a brand new one. I'd recommend at least checking out craigslist before jumping to a new table. There is a great guide in the sidebar called "The Cheap Setup Thread". Take a look, it has some GREAT info.

If you want to go new, there are quite a few options:
For bottom of the barrel in price and functionality, there is the AudioTechnica LP-60. This is pretty bare bones, and not a lot of people recommend it. It's about $90 on Amazon right now, but I've seen it anywhere from $70 to $120.

The pros are: it's cheap, automatic (hit play and the tone arm will lift up and set down on your record), and has a built in preamp, so you can just plug into any receiver or even a pair of computer speakers and go. There's a little bundle with the player, a small t-amp, and pair of halfway decent bookshelf speakers on amazon for $170 under the "Frequently bought together" part of the page.

Cons: A few. I had this for about a month and returned it to Amazon because I was unhappy. It's a halfway decent table, but has no adjustable counterweight and no upgradable parts. It is what it is. If you have a record in fine shape, it'll play it just fine. If your record is a bit scuffed, or maybe pressed a bit off center (as was the case with a couple I had), the sucker will skip and skip to no end. When this happens on a regular table, sometimes you can adjust the counterweight and fix the problem. That's not an option here, if you've got a bad record, you're stuck.

Next level up would be the LP-120 from AudioTechnica. This is what I've got. I upgraded the cartridge right away with the Shure M97xe since the stock cartridge requires a pretty heavy tracking force. This is the next model up from AudioTechnica, and it's miles better, but it's over three times the price if you want to upgrade the cartridge. However, you've got a lot more room to upgrade, adjustable counterweight and anti-skate, and still a built in preamp so you can plug into whatever receiver you have, or again, even just a pair of computer speakers. Still not a lot of love for this guy here, but pretty much everyone here, when pressed, will admit that it's a way better option than the LP60, and will admit that it's not a total waste of money.

The last one I've heard a lot about (but have no experience with) is the Pro-Ject Debut. From what I hear, this sucker is awesome right out of the box, no need to mess with cartridges or anything. I don't think this has a built in preamp (I could be wrong), so you'd need a receiver with a phono input or a separate phono preamp, which you can find on amazon for around $20.

In short, you get more out of a turntable with either more money (when buying new) or more effort (when buying used). Check out the sidebar guides and search /r/vinyl for previous discussions, as mine is by no means an exhaustive list, simply two tables I have experience with and one I've heard great things about.

Enjoy! And by all means, if your Crosley isn't driving you insane, stick with that for awhile and save up/look around and get what you want. Take it from me, if you settle for something less than you want, you'll regret it later.

At that budget you should look used or vintage, you'll get a lot more for your money.

Check out Craigslist and eBay for stuff, and audio forums such as AudioKarma for recommendations on vintage gear.

As others have mentioned, you'll need:

1. Speakers, probably 2- or 3-way bookshelf speakers (that just means 2 or 3 smaller speakers in the one box). Look for vintage brands such as ADS, Acoustic Research, KEF, Klipsch, etc. You should be able to pick up a pair for within $100-150.
   
   
2. Amplifier. You'll need something to power the speakers and process your inputs (like a turntable). Look for an older stereo receiver from a brand name, preferably one with lots of brushed aluminum on the front. Look for Sony, Pioneer, Yamaha, Kenwood, and other names you've heard of. In this case you can often find good deals not only online but also at local thrift stores such as Goodwill, but try to test it out first. This could be had for $50-$100 depending on what you find, just make sure it has an input labeled "Phono" for your record player.
   
   
3. Turntable. This I would recommend finding on craigslist or eBay as well. Again, you're looking for a solid deck, as heavy as possible (read: highest shipping cost, ha) and fairly old (70's or 80's) so as to be of high quality. Direct-drive is a good start since it's less likely you'll have to replace or adjust belts. Once you pick it up, I'd replace the cartridge (the whole thing that includes the needle and housing) with something brand new and good quality. this will ensure your records aren't damaged by an old needle, and that they sound their best. Pick up a Shure M97xE or a Grado Black. This should total $50-70 for the turntable and $50-60 for the new cartridge, so $100-130.
   
   That's a total of $250-380 if you do it right, and that's about as cheap as you can possibly get for all the components you need. If you bought new at the same price, the quality would suffer significantly, so I'd recommend reading up as much as you can on used or vintage gear, looking for deals on each component, and having some fun finding the top quality in that budget. Good luck!

This does depend a little on how old your daughter is but I really liked to use is the DotPen. It is a powered stylus and requires AAA batteries but It has an extremely fine tip, but does not use the stylus disks as some other fine stylus may use. I have used the disk stylus before but they are very easy to break. Another option would be the Pencil by FiftyThree, however this stylus will limit you to using dedicated applications for the stylus. Paper by FiftyThree does have some very good innovations though like palm rejection and the back of the stylus will work as an eraser within the app. If you want something that works with any app on the iPad I would go with the DotPen. The batteries do wear out in a couple of weeks so I would recommend to get some rechargeable AAA for the stylus to keep it cost effective in the long run.

DotPen - World's Best Active Stylus Pen for iPad, iPhone, Android, & Windows tablets and smartphones. Machined aluminum housing with 1.9mm durable tip. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MGU8LIK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_ureDwb6T50530

Pencil by FiftyThree Digital Stylus for iPad, iPad Pro, and iPhone - Graphite https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JP12170/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_eBeDwb0RKSN1Y

For the Freedom Case: www.freedomcase.com/watch and tonce you have it a lot of trying out. I got myself a Wacom Stylus and stretched the loop on the Case to with the Cap in so I can now easily remove the Pen and put it back on without worrying much about loosing it, other then that I can't give more tips to the Freedom case it always deepens on how you use your Surface.

Microsoft Office what do you want to know? What is your use case? If you are short on money get a outlook.com account and you can use the awesome web Apps that get you quiet far and are great for teamwork.

OneNote Desktop - for Free (legal) for Desktop Use for Heavy Pro users (IMO)+ OneNote Windows Store App for just taking basic notes and touch/ Stylus use. Let me know what your use case is and I may can tell you more about it. I recommend getting the App for your Phone as well (WP user by any chance?) its out for WP, iOS and Androide.
/r/OneNote - I just leave this here

Cartridges are like cars ...everybody has a favorite. Some for the technical aspects, some for the "musicality" of the cartridge and some just 'cause itsa ____ (fill in the blank of your fave cartridge maker).

A very good cartridge that works for your price range and would compliment your TT is the Shure M97xE. It runs about $75:

http://www.amazon.com/Shure-M97xE-High-Performance-Magnetic-Cartridge/dp/B00006I5SB

I have one on my Technics SL-D2.

As you are new to the turntable business and you're going to mount your first cartridge, here are two good resources in what goes into setting up your table:

http://www.audiophilia.com/features/cartridge_setup.htm

http://www.turntablebasics.com/advice.html

At a minimum you'll need a cartridge alignment gauge ...a stylus force gauge is also very handy for making fine changes to the tracking force. Patience and time are needed to mount a cartridge but you will be rewarded for your efforts. You can download some free alignment guides off the internet and print them ...but I wouldn't trust them. Turntable Basics has an excellent gauge; I have one and it is by far the easiest most accurate gauge I have ever used. I grew up when records and turntables were the way you listened to music. Getting your cartridge properly mounted and aligned to your tonearm is probably the most critical job in setting up and optimizing your TT. And with vinyl, your TT is the star of the show. It's where the music starts. Vinyl is a very analog medium. How accurately the stylus tracks the groove of the record will determine how good everything else is gonna sound.

You can do this.

Just a general tip for any character - keep a bubble or two handy so that when you've cleared several long chains in succession you can pop a bubble so it stops the animations and gets the new tsums to fall right away.

I used to use my finger to play and was really fast, but playing so much my finger tip was actually aching. I got a stylus and while it initially slowed me down a tiny bit, now I'm faster with a stylus and it keeps your swiping hand from obscuring the screen, so you can see and make matches even faster.

I bought this one from Amazon and it's super - very comfortable and the tip is great. I recommend getting the replacement tips so you have them on hand.

I got an iPad for this purpose because I felt that as tablets go, apple are the best at it, and anything i needed the freedom of android to do I could use my nexus 5.

I found that it's usefulness as a notetaking device really depends on the way the notes are distributed. If you're given copies of the lecture notes ahead of time, you can upload them to google drive or dropbox and use a good pdf annotater to scribble small diagrams or make text notes on them as you go through the lecture.

This is definitely better than paper copies, since you can zoom into small images and annotate in high, vectorised detail. I bought iAnnotate PDF for about £7, and it was definitely worth it - it syncs your annotations automatically, so as soon as you're finished it'll be uploaded to the cloud and you have copies of your annotated notes online. You can add things like bookmarks and links to quickly jump through the document too, which is nice.

However, if you're not given copies ahead of time, it's pretty useless as a replacement for pen and paper. I didn't buy an expensive stylus, I just bought a cheap rubber/foam thing which I didn't end up using much at all. I had a friend who had a similar idea to me and spent about £30 on this. It's pretty good and gives you the precision of a ballpoint, but scratches the screen if you don't use a screen protector. He gave up taking handwritten notes with it anyway - it's really difficult to do effectively, and you're probably better just using paper.

So the upshot was in my first semester of 4th year everything was distributed in advance - all I took into uni with me was my ipad, and it was great. I had lovely digitally annotated notes available from any PC. In second semester nothing was distributed digitally and I had an irritating mixture of badly organised notes on the ipad and scribbles on a stack of paper in my bag. If the iPad wasn't such a good way to reddit from bed I'd probably be disappointed in spending so much money on it, but as it is I use it a huge amount to procrastinate so it was a good excuse to buy one.

Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon - $399.00. I don't like the cartridge options on this one so if it were me I'd get the cheapest cartridge option, sell the cheap bundled cart, and buy a new one. The table itself gets really positive reviews though, everyone was pretty stunned when this came out for this price. Carbon fiber tonearms used to be mostly attached to $2000+ tables.

Amp: While it's tempting to recommend vintage gear here, it cost me a nice chunk of time, money, and research to get my all-vintage rig up and running, and there are very nice modern options that will match the modern table better and sound incredible, all with no hassle.

I like the Marantz PM5004 - $449.00. Great brand, great specs, and a built-in phono pre-amp. You can always get a better pre-amp if you want to upgrade to a low output, high end Moving Coil cartridge in the future, but this will sound great and you may feel no need to ever upgrade.

Cartridge: I've heard a handful of $200.00 and below cartridges in my time and this $69.00 cartridge is my favorite so far - Shure m97xe. It's cheap and sounds incredible. It gets brought up a lot, but it's wildly popular for a reason.

That leaves $83 for speakers and wires. You can go a bit low here and get these nice Dayton 6.5 inch bookshelfs for around $30.00, or spend a bit more than your budget and get the $149.00 Pioneer SP-BS41-LR in this price range. They were designed by famed speaker designer Andrew Jones and get great reviews.

I mostly agree with the guy in the video. The biggest issue I've run into is the trying to work in Photoshop without a keyboard. I have a little 8 button on-screen keyboard that I've cobbled together to get me by. The option to remap the pen buttons would help a lot. Apparently that can be done with Auto Hotkey. I'll be looking into it soon.

I've also noticed that I have to press really hard to get a brush at full pressure. The HTC pen somebody posted here last week looks to be a little looser in that regard and I will be checking it out soon. ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008LEKI0O )

There's some lag on strokes. Depending on the brush/brush size/canvas size it can be a little annoying. The Stumpy Pencil brush has some major lag on my desktop when it is set to a large size, so I'm not surprised that it tends to be pretty laggy on the SP3 too.

I use a Cintiq at work, and Yiynova on my Desktop. The SP3 holds up pretty well. It's not perfect but it's pretty good and it's portable.

The battery's good. I wish I had a second charger, but $80 is too steep at the moment. I picked up a bluetooth mouse because I don't like trackpads very much. I have a good size scratch on the back from carrying it around in my bag for less than a week. I have a sleeve now to protect it ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FF5JTH0/ ). I appreciate Windows 8.1 a lot more now.

Depends on your budget, really.

Looking to spend under $100?

A lot of people like the Shure M97xE, given it's reasonable price and excellent reproduction.

The Grado Green1 is another solid choice. Grado makes an excellent cartridge.

The Ortofon OM 10 is an amazing cartridge. Unfortunately, the replacement styli are rather expensive.

Not looking to spend more than $50?

The Audio Technica AT 91ECD is a great cartridge. I had one, and it was quite nice. My only complaint is that the universal mounting made it bottom out on occasion.

The Ortofon Omega is another good budget choice. Needs a little heavier tracking force than I'd like, but it sounds quite good.

There's also the trusty Red Ed cartridge. You'd want the elliptical version, for better tracking.

Money no object?

Clearaudio Goldfinger.

So I actually do use a tablet for school that I take notes on and actually have written a few of my reports on as well. Honestly, any tablet would be fine (I'm using a Sony Tablet S. not the Xperia Tablet S, just the Tablet S). What matters is the apps and accessories you use with it.

Apps

I study business, so I don't really need to do a lot of writing. Instead, i type most of my notes out on Evernote. When I do need to write stuff, then I'll use Lecture Notes, though there is a free alternative, but I can't remember its name right now.

Accessories

Unless you choose a tablet that comes with a keyboard (Like some of Asus's offerings, you'll want a portable keyboard. There are some case/keyboard hybrids for certain devices like the one for the Nexus 7 I linked. If not, I highly recommend (and use myself) the Logitech Tablet Keyboard for Android. As for stylus, I use the Adonit Jot Pro cos it helps me write in my cursive scrawl better than most other stylii. Of course if the tablet comes with a stylus, use that.

You mentioned getting a Note 8. I personally feel that might be a little small, and I prefer a larger tablet, maybe 9.5" to 10", just cause its closer to paper size, so it'll be easier to write on. So i'd suggest a Nexus 10, or possibly a Sony Xperia Z, and also the Galaxy Note 10.1.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Friendly-Swede-Micro-Knit-Capacitive/dp/B00E0GV9IC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1418129129&sr=8-2&keywords=friendly+swede&pebp=1418129134827

These are the ones I used before. They are cheap and they are fantastic, they are made of micro fiber material and they glide throught the screen. The customer service is also fantastic, they go the extra mile to make sure you are happy with the product.

If you are looking at something pricier, I picked a third generation bamboo stylus. The tip is made of a similar material as the friendly suede's stylus and the body is made of aluminum, giving it a very satysfying weight. Make sure it's the third generation, as the 1 and 2 generation use rubber tips that are not suitable for PAD.

Whatever you buy though, don't buy rubber tips styli. Make sure they are micro-fiber or some other similar material.

It works great with one note! I ended up buying the Lenovo Active Pen. Its so smooth on the laptop and works wonderful for taking notes and if you like to draw, even better. Its a great buy for its price too, and its guaranteed to work with the flex 5! Here is the link below:
https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Active-Capacity-Touchscreen-GX80K32882/dp/B01AZC3HF2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1505321785&sr=8-3&keywords=lenovo+pen

I'd recommend the venerable Shure M97xE.

This is the go-to cart for many beginners for several reasons; primarily because its sound signature doesn't particularly emphasize any frequency and tames sibilance well. The stock stylus is more elliptical than most at 0.2 mils while most ellipticals are 0.4 or 0.3 mils. This means that the Shure can track deeper into the groove and subsequently tracks better than other carts in its price range (I've personally verified this). The stylus also has a flip-down brush built in making the cartridge appropriate for most tone arm masses (light to heavy). Brushes not only sweep dust away but help damp tone arm vibrations. There is also a healthy selection of after market styli, so when it's time to replace your stylus you can get a stock stylus rather cheaply or you can splurge and get a nice shibata replacement stylus.

It's just a good sounding, affordable cart that works well on a wide range of tone arms.

I need help...(scroll down for TL:DR) My turntable needs to get louder and have more low end. My receiver is usually blaring when gaming or watching TV at "-10 db" however when I play my turn table at the same setting it is quieter. Not silent or really low mind you, but not quite as loud. When I turn up my receiver higher to compensate it will eventually go into protection mode and turn itself off (no bueno, I know).

Here is my setup:

Turntable: Technics SL-1300
Cartridge: Shure M97xE
Receiver: Denon AVR-391
Pre-Amp: Behringer PP400

Speakers:

Front Bookshelf Speakers: Panasonic SP-BS22-LR
Rear Speakers: Polk TL1
Center Speaker: Polk TL1 Center
Woofer: Pioneer SW-8MK


So, as you can see, for speakers I have a 5.1 speaker set up. I can run my turntable in Pro Logic, Multi-Channel Stereo, Stereo, Direct (whatever that means), Virtual, and DTS Neo. I am not really sure what would be best but I would like to use a setting that also uses my subwoofer as it is it's own powered speaker. Is that ok for the receiver to split it into Pro Logic or something else from the analog signal or not? As far as my connection I have the RCA cord coming from my pre-amp and connected to my "Dock" RCA input which is 1 of 3 RCA inputs on my receiver (Dock, Sat, DVD). Also my turntable is grounded to my preamp.

I am at a loss of what to do as it's never quite loud enough for my liking. I don't need it to be breaking windows but I would like to be able to rock out once and awhile.


TL:DR I guess what I'm asking is what setting should my Receiver be on and would a new pre-amp increase my volume?

As for a mat, a cork one would do well to prevent static.

Audio Technica makes this headshell for $25.

There's a lot of options for cartridge. This Audio Technica for $40 is highly recommended. The Shure M97xE at $70 is also a good cart. I own the Shure myself and I believe it sounds great, though I find its ability to track every record I've played so far without skipping to be more impressive.

I love love love my iPad. For a majority of my day I can literally take an iPad case with one folder for looseleaf handouts and have more than I could ever carry in my high school and early college backpacks full of books, notebooks, and paper.

I use an app called Notability 80% of the time, with Google Drive the other 20%. I mostly hand write using a Notier stylus (I like drawing pictures, using different colors and arrows and stuff), but if I'm writing a paper or something I just take out a Bluetooth keyboard and write in Google Docs. Between Notability, Dropbox and Drive my files are all sitting on my phone, tablet and computer at all times so I always have access to everything, which has never been possible before. It's pretty much my favorite thing ever...

Considering that you would be doing educational subjects, would recommend you get a windows tablet or windows compatible. Yea the Tab s2 is a much better choice than the a series. Battery life, gb ram which can run more apps, better processor, can upgrade to the latest os which marshmallow 6.0.[Youtube review video of 9.7] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amO5rzdaZjo) Best you get the [samsung galaxy tab s2 9.7 version] (https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-SM-T810NZDEXAR-32GB-Gold/dp/B010OTG0DC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1482195391&sr=1-12&keywords=tablet&refinements=p_36:30000-35000&linkCode=ll1&tag=qt088-20&linkId=4b97064859d4343cbbb884437c2c7e49) because the 9.7 has a wider screen which would be a better choice since you would be taking notes and also has sufficient battery life to faciliate it. I would recommend you get the [am pen stylus] (https://www.amazon.com/Stylus-amPen-Hybrid-Interchangeable-Feature/dp/B008MOHLVC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1482196497&sr=1-3&keywords=tab+s2+stylus&linkCode=ll1&tag=qt088-20&linkId=90b9c393d664e1bc05efc60ab673b4a2) for it.

What is your local craigslist? I can look around for you. The best luck I had though was going to pawnshops. If you do go the used way then you will have to buy a new needle. I have this one and it sounds great and is pretty cheap.

Also you should put a post over in /r/vinyl, they know way more than I do. And here is a nice article on buying a turntable for cheap.

As a student I would be very interested in a 12-13" iPad "Pro" if it featured a better solution for stylus input (I currently take notes with Notability and a capacitive stylus, but there's tons of room for improvement there) and better multitasking support (I have an iPad Air, the 1GB of RAM can be annoying at times when I'm taking notes in Notability and switching to Safari and iBooks at the same time). What I really need is a way to have my textbook PDF open at the same time as my note taking app so that I can read it and take notes, which is not currently possible with just one device (right now I put up my textbook on my iPad and type out notes on my MacBook Air).

Condensing my work load into one device would be cool, but I don't know how comfortable I'd be replacing my MacBook Air and iPad with a single iPad Pro, especially if it meant I'd be losing things like the 2 USB plugs and the Lightning plug, going down from a 256GB SSD to (likely) 128GB of storage with no reasonable way to keep an offline backup (I have a 1TB spinning disk drive with USB3 for backups and storing TV/Movies/Music).

I think the future could look more like having a more powerful desktop to use at home and then a have a iPad Pro that's somewhere in between the current iPad and a MacBook to have as a portal computing device, instead of having a laptop and an iPad that I carry around everywhere.

Started using an iPad my second year (middle of second week!). So far I'm using Goodreader to annotate PDFs (which you can sync to dropbox). Dropbox for easy access to notes. I used Splashtop (remote access to PC) to use a program on my laptop. I'm still getting used to it... make sure you play around and practice with it before school starts. Because I downloaded the apps, made sure I knew how to open files with it... but then I never actually practiced taking notes on it... so I spent one hour of lecture trying to figure it out... gave up and just ended up handwriting notes on my syllabus for the rest of the day.

I also bought a Logitech keyboard. It's not full size but it's easy to adapt to. I also bought a stylus, which is sort of helpful. You really can't write out nice, neat notes on iPad (which is why I stick to typing), but I like to use it instead of my finger.

I also downloaded PenUltimate and bought an Office application, but I haven't really used those.

Also, Scramble. Draw Something. ;) Also Kindle.

There's an android ide that I was considering using as well so I'd be able to say that the whole thing was done on the tablet. :) I didn't want to get bogged down in setup though and all of the docs are written for eclipse so I didn't venture too far in that direction.

My fiance and I don't have an apartment together yet, and I'm spending most of my time at hers, so the fact that I could carry the tablet with me was critical to getting this accomplished. I worked on the drawings all sorts of places. Most of it was done in airplanes, or on her couch. If I was chained to my desktop I never would have been able to finish it. I may not even have gotten over the hump of learning to use a wacom.

You might be interested in this post I made about drawing on android.
https://plus.sandbox.google.com/116949834608586521321/posts/4GKFTb7cegH

>Started using this to draw on my tablet last night, and really loving it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064REJ3C/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00 I've tried wacoms but never used them regularly enough to get used to the extra level of hand-eye indirection. This I was able to pick up immediately. The only unfortunate thing is that because it's a blunt tip, the exact place you are drawing is obscured much more than it would be with a pencil (but less so than with a finger) It isn't too bad to get used to.

>The next step was picking out an android drawing app of which there are many. I've bought and tried most of them on the market. There are only two to seriously consider, and they both have limitations. Photoshop touch: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.adobe.pstouch&hl=en
and Sketchbook pro: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adsk.sketchbookhd&feature=search_result

>Right now I'm preferring Ps touch, but it's very dependent on what you want to do with it.

>Ps touch is focused on manipulating existing images. You get easy access to selections, layers, effects. You can also work with higher (though still not high) resolution images. On my device it caps out at 2048 x 2048. However, your brush options are very limited. Only round brushes, and only opacity, hardness, and flow controls.

>Sketchbook Pro is focused on painting. There are many brushes, you can create custom brushes, and the opacity, size, and color controls are extremely easy to access. It has a handy mirror mode for creating symmetric images. The max resolution however is capped to the resolution of your device.

>If you are mostly intending on creating new images from scratch, and you don't care too much about resolution, go with sketchbook pro. If you are mostly manipulating existing images or care a little more about resolution, go with Ps touch.

>For my current project, it's all new art, but resolution is critical, so I'm using Ps touch. For quick sketches, Sketchbook Pro would definitely be my choice. Unfortunately, neither one of them is yet up to the standards of a professional tool yet until the max resolution at least triples.

The people who use thumbs suck no offense I'm just saying it's way easier without thumbs. most people put it on the table and maybe prop it up and use their index fingers. I personally like to use a stylus and hold it but there are many ways. I just recommend not using thumbs

Edit: sarcasm, but who are you sat what's better for who? Because you think using a stylus sucks, doesn't mean they suck or the people who use them suck. Druid uses a stylus and is considered the best laner in the world to many people.

I use these and I'm very happy with them: The Friendly Swede Replaceable Micro-Knit Tip Hybrid Stylus with Lanyards, Cloth and Replacement Tips (3 Pack) (Black + White + Dark Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K4NVRRI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hKZtyb153RD1Y

The ones with the fat tips seem more similar to using one's finger, but I got one similar to this which is nice because with a smaller tip it's easier to be precise. I've been enjoying using it with SSBU's stage builder.

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I will admit to stupidly not understanding how it worked when I got it--I thought the clear disc on the end was a cap of sorts to be removed and I ended up ruining the tip. Luckily most of them come with extras.

I have been using this for a while:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MOHLVC

Works great, and best of all, no more smudges on my screen :)

I have not really used it for writing notes though. I use it for most other tasks but note taking. The tip is pretty big, so not sure how accurate it would be for taking notes.

For general use, it is a great stylus though.

I looked at the Samsung Plus/Pro Chromebook but I heard mixed reviews on the keyboard and travel distance between the keys. My currently Asus Tf700 with the keyboard has great travel and I love it, so I'm making a safe assumption that this one is good too.

As for writing on the screen on my current Asus TF700, I've learned to deal with lack of palm rejection. i bought a Meko Stylus on Amazon and it's worked very well so far. The only difficult thing is writing fast as I can't write fast since my wrist is floating. Otherwise, it's not too bad at all.

The Pixelbook does seem to be a price hike. I looked in their subreddit and I haven't seen too many controversial reviews but some have some bugs here and there. If it goes on special Black Friday I may consider the lower tier one as I don't need more than 128GB of storage.

I personally use the Shure M97Xe phono cartridge, on a 1970's vintage Technics SL-1200 MkII turntable hooked up to the phono input of a 1970's Marantz 2230B receiver. I use a Focusrite 2i2 for analog to digital conversion, hooked up to the Marantz's tape out. I capture and edit in Audacity.

I use the Marantz with a pair of '80s vintage DCM bookshelf speakers in nearfield fed audio from my desktop computer's soundcard into the receiver's tape monitor circuit.

The Marantz was a thrift store find that I cleaned, adjusted and replaced the capacitors in. The DCM speaker's woofers were refoamed with Simply Speakers refoam kits as well as the capacitors replaced in the crossovers.

The Technics turntable has a modern cartridge installed as most vintage phono cartridges would be a downgrade. Fresh manufacture is your friend here as the rubber suspension would be suspect on a new old stock cartridge and the diamond styli wear out, ruling out used cartridges with unknown use and wear (my vintage records are more important!). I also replaced the cue light on the Technics and repalced the DJ style platter mat with a more appropriate Technics OEM mat.

For my time and effort of restoring my vintage gear, I find it sounds better than entry level audiophile gear. It also is easier to service (for me) and looks just cool (IMHO).

https://www.amazon.com/Shure-M97xE-High-Performance-Magnetic-Cartridge/dp/B00006I5SB

This thing is $200! I have a strong feeling that I'm going to buy this and still not be as satisfied as if I spent $350 on the U-Turn. If it does solve my problem and sounds good, I'd be ecstatic, but after replacing the stylus and buying a preamp in a failed attempt to fix my problem, I'm wary of throwing down even more money.

Is there any cheaper alternatives to this cartridge that are almost as good? Like I said I'm willing to spend it if it's truly the solution but I'd be way more willing to buy a nice cartridge for $100 if possible.

Thank you for your advice

Littman stethoscope, nice set of trauma shears, some good shoes (ask around for brands, I like my Keens), and one of the 2 below links. The 2nd one is my go to and amazing and makes for a neat gift.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0753YDLLH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S77C6DW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Check out r/Surface. There's a lot of people over there who I'm sure would help you with your problems.

Wacom has released the driver for full support in Photoshop as of May 10th.

As far as sensitivity goes this guide really helped me out a lot. You may also look into getting a Bamboo FEEL, which has the circuit in the tip of the pen and has greater accuracy.

You may try bumping the power settings up to get a boost in power. You can actually manually go into each individual part of the machine and set it to High. I have a power setting specifically for when I'm doing intensive work or gaming on it. Of course this kills the battery, but it's worth it when you need that extra power. I have my Power Options pinned to the start screen so that I have easy access when switching between tasks.

I don't do a whole lot of typing, so the type keyboard is probably more than I need, but I was wary of the touch keyboard. I actually enjoy using the onscreen keyboard (because it's so big), but that's really just a personal preference.

EDIT: Corrected keyboard type.

I have a set of these:

https://www.amazon.com/MEKO-Precision-Stylus-Bundle-Replaceable/dp/B00N1BRWLA/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_tr_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=J29Y715EPEWFGTF5E6EE

The mesh end works great, but the disk end is even better. The point is tiny and the disk is clear so you can see exactly where you're going. The two phones that I play with (LG Stylo 2 and LG G4) both react very well with it and my wife uses the same type with her S7 Edge.

I would suggest looking around Craigslist and local record stores/thrift shops for a used turntable. Personally, I would recommend something direct drive, fully manual and Technics if you can find one in your price range.

Even if you cheap out on the turntable itself, getting a nice cartridge can help a lot. Personally, this is my cart of choice, its cheap and awesome.

I suggest buying a new LP to test it out. A modern 180 gram audiophile pressing is more likely to give you a much better first impression than a scratchy old record.

The number one thing you want to avoid is a rubber tipped stylus. They are garbage for actual touch sensitivity and smoothness of use.

Im not sure if having a Galaxy S8 will affect your choices significantly, but this is what i got for my Google Pixel at the start of this year: https://www.amazon.com/MEKO-Universal-Precision-Capacitive-Replacement/dp/B00N1BRWLA?crid=3PKRZ3TZT6ADT&keywords=meko+stylus&qid=1539275638&s=Cell+Phones+%26+Accessories&sprefix=meko+%2Cmobile%2C169&sr=1-1-spons&ref=sr_1_1_sspa&psc=1

its phenomenal. It glides effortlessly across my screen, has great accuracy, and comes with a carrying case (that holds both of them) in case you dont want to keep the pen alone in your pocket.

Just for example, I bought it to play Tsum Tsums, which is a rapid match 3+ game but with gravity, and the accuracy has been great for that so it should work just fine for PoGO.

I'll share with you what I wish someone had with me. Expensive does not mean better. I've owned a couple of mid-range styli, including the Wacom Bamboo. While they were ok, the best stylus I've used is super cheap. $9 on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064REJ3C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My first setup was a Luxman PX-99 which was cheap (I paid $40 on CL) direct drive, and bulletproof. It was solid for what I needed it to do. As others have said here, be prepared to shell out a little $$ for a nice cartridge if you want to get serious. I recommend the Shure M97xE as a good place to start. If you have the dough, check out the Music Hall and Pro-Ject tables, and in my opinion, you'll be hard pressed to find a turntable more solid than the Technics 1200 series, but be prepared to shell out some coin. Stay away from the new bargain models, such as Crosleys, as you do get what you pay for and you can easily find something much better for the same price on Craigslist or ebay.

This is the specific one I'm trying out.

Full disclosure: I will be testing it out and providing feedback on it as a product tester. I am getting the product at a discounted rate, but this has no bearing on my review of the product.

This one actually has a lot of excellent reviews, and I like that the tip is retractable (I assume this cuts down on accumulation of lint, dust, dirt, and debris when it's stored in a pocket, in a bag, etc.).

I also came across this one, which has replaceable tips (so the entire stylus body doesn't need to be thrown out when a tip is worn out). It has the same rating, but more than 1.5 times the reviews of the one I'm getting.

Reading through some of the reviews of the first product, it seems like the tips do last for a while.

If you do want to see if you can get better precision (I realize now this is a more appropriate word than accuracy) I would suggest you try to open up one of the tips and 'stretch' it to a point with a plastic 'nub' (like a coffee stirrer) and see what the screen response is like. It would likely involve a lot of 'kludging', but when I first got a rubber-tipped capacitive stylus I thought of doing something similar to get a finer implement.

Goodnotes does have a zoomed system and it's better than any of the others imo. It flows super nice!

Also, check out these styli I have. The micro fiber ones are amazing!
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iStudiez is awesome. I really don't use it to it's full capability but I can't find anything else that keeps my class schedule so neat and organized.

For the stylus, I really liked the Wacom Bamboo for iPad. The tip is supposed to be a bit smaller and it does write and move very smoothly.

Now a question. Why Notebooks for iPad? What other apps did you try? I'm just curious because I've had this on my Appshopper wishlist forever. Currently I use Notability for the same reasons you listed for liking Notebooks (formatting, bullet points) so just wondering what else in particular drew you to this app?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B7X4HOS?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

It’s an amazing stylus, best I’ve ever used in fact. Definitely recommend it!

Looks like they jacked up the price on the pen since the Evo View sale on Ebay. Its @ $60 now. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052E4FJ6?

The pen comes in either black or silver and requires but does not come with one AAAA (four As) battery. I'd troll ebay for variets of "HTC scribe pen" until it comes down to the $30-$40 range. They just had a few sales that moved a lot of Evo Views and Flyers.


Here's the super cheap, simple, thin case I use. It also works as a landscape multi angle stand. Looks like they increased the price on that too, I got it for $7 shipped.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/300626709233?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_3924wt_1396

I use this case for my iPhone 6, and I clip this stylus to the outside of it. It looks like a little notebook (as in paper) and I love it.

No tablets or anything else yet, but I like things to be both cute and functional. I would likely never buy the brick "lifeproof" cases because to me they're clunky.

For what it's worth, Tory Burch's "prettifying" of the FitBit has made me consider actually buying one of the things!

I have an Air 2 and take handwritten notes on it almost every day for work (Evernote). I got these for writing and they work great. I can't comment in how they compare to the Apple pen but they're not quite as good as writing on my surface pro but definitely usable. Only downside is that there's no good way to rest your hand on the iPad and write but I've gotten used to it. Just my $0.02. Hope this helps.

I'm not affiliated or anything and this is purely anecdotal but I use this one. It's got a good bit of weight to it and you can see if you prefer mesh or disc.

I greatly prefer disc. I wore out 3 mesh ones within a few weeks before I tried disc and so far I've only broken 1 of those discs so I have 3 spare still.

I play pad a LOT. I'm getting close to 1 year of in game time and I'm currently rank 594. That's approaching shitbucket status of playing way too much to get that in that time so my poor stylus and disc has taken a damn beating but it's still going strong. I ended up moving the rubber grip up to the mesh end too so it's comfier to hold while using the disc side.

The only noticable wear is the black colour where I hold it the most is like bleached looking where the colour's faded from where I held it before I moved the rubber grip there. The coating on the pen clip thing's a bit pitted from it being against my sweaty betty hand so long too. It doesn't bother me though.

Maybe I've just gotten lucky with the discs I have but yeah, only broken 1 disc so far with very heavy useage in that time with that brand.

Why yes, I have. It just has to be the right company. I'm a lawyer. People to market to lawyers tend to send nice things. For example, I have an awesome metal pen from a court reporter. The cap has a stylus. The back has a tiny flashlight. It is refillable. Basically this. So, $7.99 retail. Looks like if you order 1000 it would be as low as $1.68. Still, a nice pen IMO.

Mine do too, I bruise really easy. What I did was grab some of these stylus from Amazon. They're really great and the most reliable stylus I've used. Get purple because purple is the best.

Thanks so much! It was a lovely photo to paint.

I use an app called procreate which is a great painting app and a stylus called the Musee Notier I did my first painting with my finger and it is very difficult. This stylus is nice because it has a more precise tip that moves smoothly across the glass and that allows you to hold the pen more naturally. There is no pressure-sensitivity, however, so that is a bit of a learning curve, but it's a good price. I recommend it.

Not OP, but this one has worked out great for me so far. I've made a few levels and it's been perfect and very precise.

Digiroot Universal Stylus,[2-in-1] Disc Stylus Pen 2018 UPDATED Touch Screen Pens for All Touch Screens Cell phones, Tablets, Laptops with 9 Replacement Tips(6 Discs, 3 Fiber Tips Included) - (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JY98QL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Vf1jDb6HFG3K7

I know I’m late, but here’s a fantastic video on this very subject.

In short: this is the best stylus for the Switch.

If you go for something cheaper than the Plus, you can use a stylus like this one:

https://www.amazon.ca/Dimples-Excel-Precision-Stylus-Hybrid/dp/B01B7X4HOS

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It's not as precise and smooth as the Samsung Stylus but it's better than nothing! - I have the Plus and love it by the way.

> Druid uses a stylus and is considered the best laner in the world to many people.

IraqiZorro also uses a stylus on streams and he's one of the best laners in EU.

> The Friendly Swede Replaceable Micro-Knit Tip Hybrid Stylus with Lanyards, Cloth and Replacement Tips (3 Pack) (Black + White + Dark Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K4NVRRI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hKZtyb153RD1Y

Do you use these in your phone or Nvidia Shield?

Similar, yes. Equivalent, no.

The S-Pen pairs with a custom Wacom digitizer in the Note-series phones. It's going to be the most accurate choice, hands down, and it'll probably have special considerations for palm detection as well (don't know for sure, never had a Note).

The best you could get with a normal smartphone digitizer would be using a plastic/rubber disc style stylus, which will be up to as accurate as a finger touch can be. You could give it a try with your current phone before choosing, the Meko stylus is pretty cheap.

I've only used one stylus for Mario Maker 2, and it's this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071JY98QL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I can only speak for myself, but I think it works great and it's pretty affordable.

I use this one every day in school with Notability.

The tip has capacitive fiber wrapped around a rubber tip. It feels super smooth when writing. I added a rubber grip from a spare pen I had to make it easier to write for longer periods though. This makes it even better. Plus, it's so damn cheap!

Highly, highly recommended for note taking.

I haven’t actually ordered one yet myself, but that looks pretty similar to the one I was recommended (Meko 2-in-1 universal stylus).

https://www.amazon.com.au/MEKO-Universal-Precision-Capacitive-Replacement/dp/B00N1BRWLA

The one you linked is 4-in-1, so even better! :)

I had bought a Monteverde mainly because I needed a ball point pen as well as a stylus. Great pen; not so great stylus.
I just picked up a Wacom Bamboo and I must say its reputation is up held. The hands down best stylus on the market.
Also don't forget to install TouchScreen Tune if you are going to be using your TF201 with a stylus much.
If you plan to do a lot of note taking I would however suggest the keyboard.

Awesome find, especially the SL-D2, fantastic table that should last you for years and years. Should be able to find a universal headshell on Amazon for around $20, then something like a Shure M97xE cartridge

http://www.amazon.com/Shure-M97xE-High-Performance-Magnetic-Cartridge/dp/B00006I5SB

I'm not positive exactly what you mean, but I've been using this pen for a week or so, and it works basically the same way the original pen does (the only thing different is that it doesn't have the button on the back that launches OneNote). There wasn't any setup required for me - i.e. I literally popped in the battery and began drawing and writing straightaway.

Main differences:

1. The tip is a bit harder, which I think is good, as my SP3 stylus's nib began to wear down after a month of use.
   
2. The stylus itself is shorter and doesn't have that 'clip' part.
   
3. Again, no OneNote button.
   
   Hope that helps!

I waited around to see if anyone was going to try. Guess not so I did.

1 - One Pack of Shocking Gum, Funny Shock Gag

( the original listing is $1.45 but click on the "USED & NEW (40) FROM $0.75 + FREE Shipping" link and there's one for $0.75 with free shipping.

2 - $1.00 3 pcs Aqua Blue/Black/Red Capacitive Stylus

3 - $1.20 Generic Touch Stylus Pen 12-Pieces Multi colored

4 - $1.25 Mel Bay Bass Chords Pocketbook

5 - $1.08 Fun with Japanese Animals Stencils (Dover Stencils)

There is a variant of the Tab A that comes with a stylus, but if you mean the models that don't, it depends on what kind of stylus you mean. If you mean a Wacom stylus like the Note line has, nope. You can use a capacitive stylus, of course, though I don't personally have any recommendations for a good one (though I've heard good things about the Adonit Jot styli).

I actually had no idea about the kickstarter thing, haha. I think some of their more expensive ones may have app integration, but mine is just the stylus. Here it is on Amazon.

I have heard it will cause tiny little scratches on the screen if something gets caught between the disk and your screen (like dirt or something). I don't really have that problem since I got a screen protector. If you were to get one I'd definitely suggest getting a screen protector. Ever since I got it the stylus writes a lot smoother (sometimes it'd skip during writing).

Definitely look around though. I went through the same thing you did a few months ago, and the Adonit Jot Pro just works for me. Here is a good thread from a week ago about styli in case you want other suggestions.

Hope this helped!

Yeah, typing is great but not notes aren't so easy in an economics or accounting class trying to draw graphs and scribble ledgers & T-accounts.

I just ordered this one: http://www.amazon.com/Cosmonaut-Wide-Grip-Stylus-Capacitive-Screens/dp/B007EW9ISM/ref=pd_bxgy_cps_img_y

Hope it's good.

>I don't even have the meaty masculine hands of a real man

I laughed out loud at this. It's been a long day at work, and this made my day better.

The switch needs a capacitive stylus. I recommend the amazon basics stylus. It has 3 different sized points.

Some might think $8 is too much for a stylus though, but I can say this one feels great and is high quality.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008HJGPVO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Otherwise, you can probably find one at the dollar store or wherever for cheap.

This stylus is pretty good. Might be best to avoid using the clear disc tip if you don't have a screen protector though.

I tried half a dozen different styluses when I first got into pad and found that my favorite by far was the amPen. It has the woven metallic tip that never sticks like many of the cloth or rubber fiber ones do, and it is extremely light, unlike many of the other metallic tip styluses I tried.

It's been a few years, so perhaps they've improved, but I found that the friendly swede products worked amazing for awhile but eventually the tip would start sticking, no longer sliding smoothly along the glass. I know you can try to clean them off, but it ended up being too high maintenance, so I switched to the woven metallic type, which doesn't appear to have a similar problem.

Hello and welcome!

This is what I would love: http://www.amazon.com/Capacitive-Cellphone-Motorola-BlackBerry-AMM0101US/dp/B0053NBLFW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=Y3A589JI3B7L&coliid=I2X0XNKZA02OSB

It's $1.50 and free shipping. I'm always losing my stylus and trying to type with fat fingers is no fun!

Drawing on a touch screen can be pretty hard but I found a pretty damn good stylus. I would maybe give this a shot before going to a pad. :)

meko stylus

1. What's the deal with the Shure M97xE.. it seems like it's been around for a while, and I have read it's sold for about $70. But on Amazon it's not available until 9/26 and it's $100. Same price on a few sites I checked. So it this a new version with a higher price, or the same version, or what?
   
   
2. I'm looking to upgrade the cart on my Sl-1200 MK2.. I currently have an AT95E, but am willing to spend around $100. What pairs well with the 1200 mk2? FWIW I'm listening to mostly new records, all in good shape and using a HT theater with a cheapo phono pre (maybe I should upgrade the pre first..) I've been looking at the M97xE and the Ortofon Red.. either of those pair well with the 1200, or something else?

I have a wacom bamboo stylus. It works well and feels good in my hand. Im no art major, but I was able to draw some neat things with it like casper and this guy with it. Don't pay more than $30 for it though, I just saw they raised their prices

I am using this, and it works well with my original Surface Pro.
http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00BVUQZZ2

The charcoal version should be good as well.
http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00BVUR07Y

Though untested, this one seems to be compatible with the Surface Pro and Pro 2:
http://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/stylus/bamboo-smart

Generally, most pens that work with Galaxy devices with stylus work with Surface Pro 1 and 2 since both uses similar Wacom's technology. However, I wouldn't always count on it. Note that Bamboo Feel styluses do not come with an eraser.

If you aren't sure, there's always the original Surface Pen that works well.
http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00C8Q0176

When I said I wanted one like the pen that comes with the Surface Pro, I didn't mean the features, just the feel. The one that I already have is really hard to write anything with, so I wanted something more robust so to say. I was eyeing this one, it has a rubber tip, but from the reviews seems to be way better to write/draw with: https://www.amazon.com/Studio-Neat-Cosmonaut-Wide-Grip-Capacitive/dp/B007EW9ISM?SubscriptionId=AKIAJMXJ2YFJTEDLQMUQ&tag=digitren08-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B007EW9ISM&ascsubtag=15635633935959xqh

But it seems kinda big, so I'm open to any suggestions from anyone who can help me out

This turntable cartridge.

My turntable sounds alright how it is, so I cant get myself to spend the money, but this would turn it from alright to awesome!

Sure! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K4NVS86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i8UqzbXFZQEEA

This is what I ended up getting and I shared one with my boyfriend who also loves it. Nice rating, not too expensive for a 3 pack + replacements, and I looked through their reviews to see a few who recommended it for tsum tsums :)

The other one I considered was this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1BRWLA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_b-UqzbT4D9B9R It also had tsum tsum players in its reviews, but I've seen people on this Reddit with concerns that the disc could scratch your screen.

The stylus is definitely awkward to get used to at first and I'm going to look into a cheap rubber grip for the barrel but I don't think I'll ever go back to using my finger.

Only recommendations would be getting a Wacom Bamboo Feel stylus. They are much heftier and have a much better pen feel than the regular stylus and a Freedom case. The freedom case makes up for all the angles you lose by not having a surface pro 3 while looking really nice and protecting the easy to scratch back of the surface. They both completed my surface pro experience and I can't recommend them enough.

Shortly before this game came out, I purchased a stylus from Amazon ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008HJGPVO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ). I didn't end up using it until I'd started playing DL, and found my finger was getting tired from all the tapping. The stylus works great on my Pixel, and I couldn't recommend it enough for this, as well as other games. It also keeps my finger from obscuring the screen as much, which in DL can make me not see a danger zone.


I've been told by other people that I don't look like I'm playing a game when I'm using it. People have just assumed I'm doing something important or work-related on my phone, so I guess that's an added perk I hadn't expected.


I have tested the stylus on an iPhone and a Samsung Galaxy and found those screens to be less responsive, at least when typing using it. If you are interested in a stylus, I'd make sure to do some research to make sure the one you're considering is compatible with your phone.

the best sounding "budget" cartridge for the money, I think, is a Shure M97xE.

That, or an Ortofon 2M Red. But the Shure is cheaper and sounds as good, if not better.

And for the price of the 2M Red, you could get the Shure and an Ortofon replacement headshell together...

Totally solid for the $ and until you're ready to put a ton of money into it...

as far as i know, DJ styli aren't inherently horrible. the main problem with DJing is the tendency to use too much tracking force to compensate for manhandling the records. i don't think any of your records have actually been "wrecked" by the most likely higher-end cart the guy gave you. what cart did they give you, anyway?

but if you really want a new cart, this one, this guy, or this beauty are all pretty nice from what i've heard.

The Lenovo Active Pen is a Wacom AES pen and all of them (except the very earliest models) are compatible with each other's devices.

The Lenovo Active Pen (1) goes for $26 on Amazon, that's probably the lowest price you'll find.

There's also the HP Rechargeable Active Pen that came out recently, which would be a good choice if you feel like replacing batteries is too much hassle.

So I found your review on Amazon. So this pen works with the SP2, right? So far I only have the Bamboo Feel Pen and the Fujitsu Pen. I prefer the Wacom pen for precision and accuracy, but it lacks a second button and an eraser. Have you had a Wacom Bamboo Feel pen before? If so how does it feel compared to the Wacom UP-911E-02A?

P.S.: Thanks for sharing btw. Gonna get this for my SP2 when I can.

I have this Lenovo pen (GX80K32882):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AZC3HF2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It works great with Squid and Google Keep, but I haven't really used it for much else yet. I've read there are a lot of latency issues in certain apps with all pens (including the official one) - there's probably some threads on r/Pixelbook with useful info if you have a specific app you want to use.

I had one of those pens and used it for years until I discovered Noteshelf. It was useful in that it synched with Evernote (which I no longer use).

These are my go to applications for work now:

• For note taking I use Noteshelf almost exclusively now.
  
• PDF annotation I use Goodreader, but I'm thinking of checking out iAnnotate
  
• For OCR scanning I use Scanner Pro
  
• For tasks I use Do It (Tomorrow) HD
  
• For simple text documents I'm still deciding between Byword and iA Writer
  
• For word processing I use Pages
  
• For quick white board sketches I use Adobe Autodesk SketchBook. Yeah it's overkill, but I can whip out a quick and dirty diagram on this and it's actually cheap.
  
• For more formal tech diagrams I use TouchDraw
  
  I don't know if he uses a Mac desktop or not, but if so, this is the ultimate document/information/everything management platform:
  
  DevonThink Pro Office coupled with DevonThink To Go
  
  For a stylus, I cannot recommend the Wacom Bamboo stylus enough. It has the right heft and weight of a premium pen and the nib glides over the screen. As a bonus the nibs are completely replaceable as they wear out. I recommend ordering the replacements from Wacom directly. While it may take longer to ship, it's only 25% the cost resellers are charging on Amazon.

This is the one i got, best of both world here, even though i do agree with you on the squishy one, moves along the screen much nicer than the plastic disc.

I'm not sure about the "special stylus pens for galaxy note phones as i never have had on.

What i meaned were those cheap capacitive stylus pens Like this one

However I can't say how stiff or soft that tip is, so it is up to you to test it out with your phone.

Even though, thought of trying to hit anything better than nice curve balls with those pens sounds crazy at first. With stiff enough pen that can do reliably repeatable movements, you soon will notice that you can hit more excellent curve balls than with your fingers.

This is the stylus I use:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008MOHLVC?pc_redir=1408029108&robot_redir=1

The hybrid tip is very smooth on the screen. In fact, I was slipping off the screen when I first used it :p. The stylus is much better than the thumb when you get comfortable with it!

Using a stylus makes playing much easier for me because I can see the whole board while I manipulate orbs.

Its a bit pricey but I figure I've thrown more stones at this game because I wasn't able to see where I was going and died. It's worth the investment for me.

I recommend it to people who want to use diagonal movements more consistently, increase board awareness, or have really fat fingers! :p

When I sold my Surface Pro 3 awhile back, I moved to an old android tablet for my notes and found these on Amazon. I've had a great experience with these so far and it's nice having the choice between the fine tip or the rounded side for jotting notes down quickly.

I recently did a continuing education program (~200 pages) with about 120 assessment questions. Using ezPDF as the reader, and an amPen stylus (http://www.amazon.com/cell-phones-accessories/dp/B008MOHLVC), I was able to highlight with reasonable accuracy and mark up the PDF with handdrawn circles/arrows, although I would suggest a more fine tip stylus for good note taking since the width of a standard stylus isn't really too much better than a carefully maneuvered finger. I haven't tried it, but the Adonit Jot Pro has some good reviews (http://www.amazon.com/Adonit-Stylus-iPhone-Kindle-Tablets/dp/B00931K1QK/ref=pd_cp_pc_0), and came recommended by folks on this subreddit, but it was a bit pricy. For note taking during class, I don't know how happy you'd be with note taking from any tablet though, IMHO.

Search capacitive stylus. I kinda like the disc style https://www.amazon.com/Digiroot-Universal-UPDATED-Replacement-Included/dp/B071JY98QL , a phone with proper active stylus would be better if you're gonna use it a lot, like a Galaxy Note series.

You are not going to get anything better around $40. While I haven't tried it yet, people say the [Shure M97xE] (http://www.amazon.com/Shure-M97xE-High-Performance-Magnetic-Cartridge/dp/B00006I5SB) is a great upgrade. At $73, it's in your budget. Then if you wanted, you could later upgrade the stylus to a jico. Make sure when you replace the cartridge, you re balance the tone arm and align the cartridge. Vinyl engine has the protractor you would need for alignment.

Best one I've used (though it's been a while since I've looked) are those ones with the clear circle tip. Like this one

Ever since I picked up some of the cloth-tip stylus from The Friendly Swede, I can't go back to using my fingers on my phone. On my iPad I still use my fingers. Amazon link to the ones I got: http://amzn.com/B00E0GV9IC - They're great!

Seconding what nevermind said about contacting needledoctor. It's only slightly more to replace the whole cartridge with a modern option, like these, all 1/2" standard carts:

AT95E

Shure M97xE

AT92E

This will help you get it all lined up easily

And a small screwdriver set, needle-nose pliers, and you're good to go. The two screws on the top of the headshell let you remove the cartridge assembly and adjust its position when you put the new cart on.

This has been incredibly convenient for me. Though, my hands are small so the pen/stylus's small size fits well in my hands. I just recently went from the iPhone 4s to the massive 5.5" OnePus One. I can definitely still fit the pen comfortably in the same pocket as my phone.

I'm really digging all these key organization things though. My college living requires me to have way too many keys.

I had a good friend recommend the Shure M97xe http://www.amazon.com/Shure-M97xE-High-Performance-Magnetic-Cartridge/dp/B00006I5SB/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409524694&sr=8-1&keywords=shure+m97xe+cartridge

Opinions?

Forgot to mention you will want to pick up a different stylus for the Chromebook for heavy usage. The portability is excellent with the provided stylus but it is designed as a "add on" for people doing quick notes rather than the professional artist. My hand does cramp due to the barrel size of the provided stylus. While the ones I linked aren't the only choices you need to make sure you get the ones designed for the older Surface tablets and/or Wacom compatible technology. I think there are a few subreddits posted about this in the Samsung Chromebook subs...
Some choices are:
https://www.amazon.com/Staedtler-Digital-Samsung-Technology-GP-U999ERIPAAB/dp/B072N31S7C/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1525439437&sr=8-4&keywords=chromebook+pro+stylus
https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Microsoft-Surface-tablets-technology/dp/B00BVUQZZ2/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1525439451&sr=8-17&keywords=wacom+surface+pen

I could really use this to help me draw. :)

Strawberry Bubblegum

Thanks for the contest!

Here's the HTC pen on Amazon (actually it is $10.25, not sure why I had $9 stuck in my head) In case anyone is after it, the matte screen protector I am using is $5.95 also on Amazon. Oh and glad you found the info helpful! :)

If the tip of the stylus broke off, you are correct in thinking that you can replace just the stylus without replacing the whole cartridge. Have you thought about upgrading a bit?

Most / a lot of people start out with one of these, a pretty great cartridge for all-around listening and easy to get installed and everything.

This isn't a direct Android related question but does anyone have any experiences with any good quality Stylus? I'm getting the Nexus 9 and plan to get this to edit PDFs etc on it. Would appreciate any input.

@FelixR1911 - You need a powered usb hub. The micro usb port doesn't have enough power to do much more than a small thumb drive. I bought this http://www.amazon.com/eForCity-Micro-USB-OTG-Adapter/dp/B005QX7KYU/ref=pd_bxgy_pc_text_z to cover the fact that it doesn't have a usb port...and that small device gets bonus points for working on my nexus 7. I can plug this into my vivo tab smart then plug in my nexus 7 and put files on it like a normal android device.

I use a wacom pen http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Corp-Bamboo-Stylus-Tablets/dp/B004VM0SE6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1376960389&sr=1-1&keywords=bamboo+stylus+solo

I use this one on my Nexus 7. Tip is kinda big, but seems like reviewers like it just fine for their phones.

I use this and I love it.

https://www.amazon.com/Dimples-Excel-Precision-Stylus-Hybrid/dp/B01B7X4HOS/ref=sr_1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1473370847&sr=1-2&keywords=micro+stylus

I only use the micro/hybrid fiber tip. Which I love. And yes, it does help me get higher scores and higher coins (I actually asked about this in a thread a few months ago also). There are cheaper versions than the one I linked, I wanted two so I could give one to another person. (The precision plastic circle one doesn't work that great for me, personally).

I (and several others in my area) have this inexpensive one and it works great. Bonus - you can take the "cap" off and lend it to another trainer to use at a raid.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B008HJGPVO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Awesome thank you, I'll look into doing that. Would this cartridge be a solid alternative?

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006I5SB/qid=1128635025/sr=8-13/ref=pd_bbs_13/103-8663965-4087815?v=glance&s=electronics&n=507846

I've tried many stylus out there and found that the DotPen works the best. It isn't bluetooth so theres no input lag and there is a super fine tip on it that makes things ultra precise. I picked mine up here:

http://www.amazon.com/DotPen-Android-smartphones-Machined-aluminum/product-reviews/B00MGU8LIK/ref=dpx_acr_txt?showViewpoints=1

If you want something within the $100 range, I recommend the Grado Prestige series ( Black for $60 and the Green for $80), Ortofon 2M Red ($90), or the solid Shure M97xE ($75±).

My personal experience is based on the Grado Black and the 2M Red, with the Shure trailing behind. The dynamics are spectacular and the advantage with the Grado and Ortofon is that they can be upgraded with a change of the stylus. In otherwords, when the stylus on the Grado Black goes out you could purchase the replacment stylus or go for the Green stylus.

Here's a headshell that will work, and a cartridge

You will need to download and alignment protractor from VinylEngine and maybe get and overhang gauge if you want overhang to be spot on.

I haven't used the Shure cartridge I linked too, but it's pretty well regarded.

Penultimate is pretty good. I pair it with DotPen, it's a game changer for sure. http://www.amazon.com/DotPen-Android-smartphones-Machined-aluminum/dp/B00MGU8LIK/

The cartridge is gonna be your main upgrade. The actual circuitry in the TT is pretty minimal; the sound quality is mainly controlled by the cartridge your use.

Shure, Audio-Technica, Grado, Denon, Ortofon and others offer a selection of Cartridges for a range of budgets. Amazon is selling the Shure M97xE for about 1/3 of list price right now, so you may want to check that out.

The other things that make a good tt a good tt are not really upgradeable (shock mounting, weight etc). Tonearms can be upgraded, but this is only really worth doing with very high-end equipment.

I go to a school that implemented a 1:1 iPad program, and while many of us started out using the cheap rubber tipped styluses, I, and many others, have found that the Adonit Jot Pro is the best one to go with. I've had to get on my hands and knees to search for the tip twice, but I think it's worth it. It's much more accurate since you can see through the clear disk.

SP3 owner here.

Yes, other pens work.

I use the surface 2017 pen, it works great. I also have this pen as a backupp. It works, but the surface pens are way better.


where are you going to find a n-trig pen skinnier than a AAAA battery?

I am fairly new to stylus play, so I'm not the very best critic. I also really like the visibility. Watching some streams I see people ask what stylus to use often enough, and su-pen and meko get recommended a lot. I think su-pen a bit more maybe.

I bought the meko because I thought it was a good deal and I really like it, just can't compare it to the su-pen as I haven't tried one.

This is what I recently purchased: http://www.amazon.com/Precision-Stylus-Styli-Bundle-Replaceable/dp/B00N1BRWLA

The Jot Pro--I love it. Well worth the money for me.

I also go between Bamboo Paper for short notes and One Note which has a decent ability to zoom out and pan down so you never have to "add a page" you can just create really long pages. My writing improved immensely once I purchased an Adonit Jot Pro non-affiliate amazon link.

I don't know the specific model but it seems to be an active stylus similar to this one: Amazon link to non-affiliated active stylus example.

You can already buy something like http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Capacitive-Stylus-Touchscreen-Devices/dp/B008HJGPVO

Note's stylus magic is part software and part hardware - display contains special layer for sensing the stylus. That's why Note's stylus doesn't work on other phones, not because of software support.

well I bought model 80X7001VUS ,which i believe is just the 16gb/512 version of this one.Bought this active capacity pen from amazon and it works great
https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-GX80K32882-Active-Capacity-Pen/dp/B01AZC3HF2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492094917&sr=8-1&keywords=lenovo+active+pen+2

Not sure if it's widely recommended, but I got

This one

And it's been great so far.

I use a Bamboo Stylus made by Wacom Tech. It costs but it is one of the best. http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Corp-Bamboo-Stylus-Tablets/dp/B004VM0SE6

This works pretty well for a back-up. I got it when it was like $8 though, when the SP3 first came out.

http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Scribe-Digital-Flyer-Tablets/dp/B0052E4FJ6/ref=pd_bxgy_pc_text_y

The amazon basics one is plenty popular, due to its smaller tips and the fact that rubber will never scratch your screen.

For something more accurate, Ive seen people recommend these types as well, as despite the disk at the tip, the system only registers the fine point in the center of it.

I use this.

I have a precision stylus that was more expensive than this one, but I found that it scratches the screen. I love the smoothness of the one I linked you, and for the price, you just can't beat it.,

I'm not an artist or designer, but the best stylus I've tried yet is the Adonit Jot Pro.

Try using a stylus with a note taking app. They're are cheap options everywhere.

Here's a really nice one from Amazon. Dimples Excel 2 in 1 Precision Disc and Hybrid Fiber Stylus/Styli with 4 Replacement Discs and 2 Hybird Fiber Tips, 2 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B7X4HOS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_z.ZACb5RDQM54

I have a Flex 5, hardware wise for accessories they are almost identical from what I have been reading.

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If you want an active stylus, this one works just fine: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AZC3HF2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I think the "upgraded" model also works on the Flex 6, but I don't do any type of graphic design, I can get by with the regular model personally, I mostly use it for note taking and drawing simple things.

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Keyboards/screen protectors I'm curious about too, I have not found any decent ones yet.

https://www.amazon.com/MEKO-Precision-Stylus-Bundle-Replaceable/dp/B00N1BRWLA

I use this thing. Great value. I keep one at home near the bed, for late night padding, and one on me when im out and about.

The option to switch from disc to mesh tip is great too. You get 4 disc and 2 mesh tips that also come with the box.

I use disc for solving quickly, but mesh tip for lazy farming.

one gripe i have is that when you put the cap on the mesh portion, and you screw off the cap, sometimes the mesh tip goes with the cap.


Otherwise great stylus. Mesh tip lasts extremely long, havent had to replace it. Disc is lasting a while too, for 5 months of padding I havent had to replace either tip.

I think you may have to go with the surface pro 1 (the RTs don't have stylus input, and the Del venue is too small imo). You can get refurbished surface pro 1's for around ~$400 on ebay I think.

Out of the box, however, the note taking experience won't be particularly great due to the not-so-great calibration of the pen and the pretty bad pen that's included.

I highly suggest buying the wacom feel pen (http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Microsoft-Surface-tablets-technology/dp/B00BVUQZZ2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404214200&sr=8-1&keywords=wacom+feel), its $40 more, but it's rubber pen nib adds texture so it doesn't feel like you're writing on glass, and I find the cursor on the screen to track the wacom feel stylus better than the stylus included.

Next I would do the 273 point calibration, yes it's a lot, but it makes things oh so much better: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2171198
Also look though the wiki since it contains some really nice hidden gems (how to ad block on metro IE, DPI scaling, etc.)

I finally bought one of these last week: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MOHLVC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's much smoother and the pen doesn't need to be nearly vertical in order to work like the regular rubber tip ones. I would definitely suggest a knit/microfiber one, just like everyone else seems to be recommending.

Highly recommend MEKO
I used to use those cheap rubber tipped styluses and they would tear eventually, these have a micro metal fiber tip of some sort and a finer tip option. They have worked beautiful for me so far- I use an iPad for my drawing.

my first ipad was the 3 and i still have it. with an app called goodnotes, i used the stylus with the plastic tip disc and annotated on pdfs/created handwritten notes/diagrams regularly to study. i am soon going to switch to ipad pro and pencil, but this has worked really well for me and my digital handwriting was the same as analog lol. i have switched from the ipad 3 to the mini 2 now and use the same stylus https://smile.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00CA66YGQ/ref=sr_1_2_olp?s=pc&srs=7082342011&ie=UTF8&qid=1495817489&sr=1-2&condition=used i even found it used for less.

but im going to switch to the pencil/pro soon since its been out for a while and people are saying its really good. when i tried it in the apple store with notability (i think that comes on those demo ipads)? it left a few tiny stray dots from palm rejection i think...with my current combo (mini2/disc stylus/goodnotes) there is a palm-rejection pad you can resize in the app so no stray dots.

I believe you are looking for something like the Stilo active stylus. It seems to be unavailable on Amazon but you just need to search for active stylus. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MGU8LIK/ref=psdc_11548954011_t1_B00YYL74GY

Hey I just got my Flex 14 2-in-1 this week and I am currently using Lenovo's Active Pen (https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Capacity-Touchscreen-Laptops-GX80K32882/dp/B01AZC3HF2/ref=sr_1_4?crid=DK5R56FT5R58&keywords=lenovo+active+pen&qid=1573954960&sprefix=lenovo+acti%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-4). It is working amazingly, especially for graphs and whatnot.

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There is another pen you can purchase that is a bit more but better: https://www.lenovo.com/ca/en/accessories-and-monitors/top-tech/TAB-ACC-BO-Active-Pen2-NA-EMEA%2CANZ%2CAP/p/GX80N07825

I use this on my razr maxx: http://www.amazon.com/Bamboo-Stylus-for-iPad-CS100K/dp/B004VM0SE6

It works great, I mainly bought it to use on my transformer but works fine on the razr as well.

You can keep searching for hard tip stylus' but you are probably not going to find one, I'd recommend looking for a compatible stylus with the smallest tip.

People recommend this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MOHLVC/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

I bought these. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0053NBLFW/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details
Super cheap and they've been working very well.

http://www.amazon.com/Adonit-Point-Stylus-iPhone-Kindle/dp/B00931K1QK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413330956&sr=8-1&keywords=adonit+jot

This is the one I use. It has a precision tip. I really like it. But you have to be careful if any small particles get under the little plastic disc on the tip, it could scratch your screen. The easiest way to prevent this is just to use a microfiber cloth, and wipe down the screen before use.

I have and love my razer phone. If I didn't have it already however, I would think about the ROG. That's the one with all the peripherals, right? It seems they're setting up for a future with this.

Razer was good to start the trend of higher refresh rates but, as you can find in this subreddit with slow software updates, many users feel abandoned. As if these phones were a gimmick to get ahead in sales and now that that's done, move on to the next sale gimmick. Like when I ordered a new screen protector from Razer (and a controller for my phone), it came with caffeinated water flavor packets that apparently they make now, for gaming.

Anyway, I've been researching here the past little bit. Phones that can use real styluses have to be built for that. Most Android phones aren't and you need a large surface area so the phone registers it as a finger. So those styluses with the big rounded tip are what you need, or the ones with a smaller tip surrounded by a clear disk.

Example pen:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1BRWLA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_araLDbQPE7Q7Q

The stylus that comes with the Galaxy Notes only work with the Notes, as they use Wacom technology and a sensor layer built into the Note screens. Samsung calls them "S-Pens" and these do NOT work on the S10.

The generic capacitive styluses work great with the S10. I bought these (they come in a 2-pack for under $15) and they work well.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N1BRWLA/

Yup! That's the one. I added an edit in my post for those searching for the best switch stylus in the future. Here's another link to the amazon page.

I fond this one and this one hope it helped :D

What would you suggest for a good pen to use on these laptops? I found the Lenovo Active to be a good complement.

I really like This one

but also have These which are also rather nice

and bought These for the wife as a REALLY CHEAP decent alternative.

I upgraded my AT95E cartridge to a Shure M97xE based on a couple suggestion posts I read here. A lot of people say that for the price the cartridge can't be beat.

If you search this sub for Shure, you'll find posts with pretty good information and comparisons on entry level cartridges. Here's a M97xE cartridge thread and here's a Shure M97xE vs Ortofon 2M Red thread.

I used a conductive stylus this community day. Big fluffy gloves and a stylus in hand is how I've been playing in the cold and it's really helped a lot. I specifically bought this pen because it was cheap and works well enough. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008HJGPVO/

I bought this:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N1BRWLA

a while back. I ended up pulling it out after legendary pokemon had been out for a bit, and I was getting frustrated with my finger tip having different consistencies (ie my finger would drag more or less at different times) that would affect my throws. I now use it on my iPhone 6 every time I catch a raid boss now.

The stylus has 2 tips. A fiber tip and a disc tip that is covered by a cap. I feel like the fiber tip doesn't catch my movements 100%, which led to some wasted throws. The disc tip however is perfect as it's basically a little plastic circle that has a joint that lets it flex and move as you move the stylus (and thus why it needs a cap to protect it).

However, since you're more concerned about cost, you're probably better trying a bag of the cheapo keychain/pen stylus and see if that works good enough.

I don't think you got hosed.

You can get a new cartridge, just google what fits. Popular and under $100 new cartridges are [Shure M97xE] (http://www.amazon.com/Shure-M97xE-High-Performance-Magnetic-Cartridge/dp/B00006I5SB/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409945556&sr=8-1&keywords=shure+mx97e) along with audio technica
You will need to adjust the anti-skating if you put a new cartridge on there, it's easy and the new cart will tell you what to set it too. The TL:dr on anti-skating is it keeps the needle in the very center of the groove.

If the SP3 pen is too soft for you, you can get this:

http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B008LEKI0O/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=27O8Z602HE9FN&coliid=ILGP8JZP8Z8MD

It will work with your SP3 and has a hard pen tip that will not wear out nearly as fast as the SP3's pen. Its super cheap price makes it a great back-up pen, but it doesn't have the button on top to activate OneNote.

Okay I'm not 100% but I'm almost positive this is it:

http://www.amazon.com/Shure-M97xE-High-Performance-Magnetic-Cartridge/dp/B00006I5SB/ref=pd_sim_e_10?ie=UTF8&refRID=1M0S6628Z492PF2FJPJB

I just got this in on my new Ebay Turntable. I am new to the nice records world having just upgraded from an ION USB. Is this a decent cart that I should just replace the stylus on, or should I go for the whole shebang new cart and all?

Or should I just go with this one? http://www.amazon.com/Shure-M97xE-High-Performance-Magnetic-Cartridge/dp/B00006I5SB/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334450513&sr=8-1

I have figured out it is an Audio-Technica cart. Not sure of the model, but any opinions would be helpful.

I believe any comparable N-Trig stylus will work. Same technology, just like the previous SPs could use any Wacom styluses of the same vintage.

I've seen references to people enjoying this one for example, but I'm sure there's plenty more.

^(corrected based on comments below.)

I use the stock Google keyboard's swipe functionality with a stylus like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/amPen-Hybrid-Stylus-Interchangeable-Feature/dp/B008MOHLVC/ref=sr_1_8/189-1887135-9623064?ie=UTF8&qid=1406462583&sr=8-8&keywords=tablet+stylus

Keeps my screen free of oil smears, too.

I have a pen that has a LED flashlight at the end, and is also a stylus. Something like this, although I got mine free.

I bought this one and absolutely love it. It feel very sturdy.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B071JY98QL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uv9gDbQP4D51B

Despite it being on the UK site it actually shipped from the US so might be cheper for any transatlantic cousins that want one.

The Bamboo stylus for iPad is by far the best I've seen. Here's the Amazon link! I've tried a few, and nothing feels as natural as this one.

This is my EDC pen. It's similar in size to the Pico, but comes with the added bonus of being a stylus for your smartphone too.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0064REJ3C/ref=ya_aw_oh_pii

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0053NBLFW/ref=aw_ls__9?colid=1URAJ0SCU14W6&coliid=I33FNBUDT1QTYB 1.53 HAPPY BELATED B-DAY!

Its a precision stylus. It would be used for things like drawing or writing on a phone or tablet. They can actually get to be pretty expensive.


This is a similar one. Same type of tip.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CA66YGQ?pc_redir=1414013195&robot_redir=1

Right now I'm looking at: Smart Writing Tool - 7notes HD for the app and http://www.amazon.com/Bamboo-Stylus-iPad-Black-CS100K/dp/B004VM0SE6 for the stylus. Are there better picks out there?

If you own a Surface Pro 3, you can pick up a backup stylus from HTC for under $10.

Chromecasts are available for around $20 if you shop around.

Having an extra wireless mouse in your bag is nice.

You can get a cheap slow-cooker or crock-pot for around $20.

Cheap cast-iron skillets are around $20, too.

EDIT: Also, a cheap rice-cooker. I'm typically against unitaskers and I've refused to get one for years, insisting that a pot and stove can do the same thing, but after a friend gave me hers I haven't looked back. It's just so convenient.

I've heard good things about this, but I've never used it so I can't personally attest to it's quality. This is definitely the cartridge I'm going to get once I find a decent used turntable to replace this gosh darned LP60.

Shure m97xe, the best bang for the buck out there plus a stabilizer brush!

I have this one, it perfectly works !
https://www.amazon.com/MEKO-Precision-Stylus-Bundle-Replaceable/dp/B00N1BRWLA

hello all,
for more information, please see this link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1BRWLA.
many thanks

I got this one. It works incredibly well for me. Especially the tip with the flat part on it. (I'd get a screen protector as well if you don't have one just because there's probably a large chance of scratching if you use that tip)

It's this surface feel bamboo. Yeah I pretty much use it for one-note. Also once you get the pen, set the "tip feel" in pen and tablet properties to all the way firm and re-calibrate.

I tend to hear a lot about the Adonit Jot styli when looking at such things for capacitive screens. Products like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Adonit-Precision-Android-Samsung-Windows/dp/B00931K1QK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1457279462&sr=8-3&keywords=Adonit+Jot
It looks like there are knock off brands with the same style too:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N1BRWLA?keywords=stylus&qid=1457279353&ref_=sr_1_8&sr=8-8

1. There are several types of digitizers. Wacom, N-Trig, Capacitive, and supposedly Synaptics on the new dell venue 8 pro. I'm not too familiar as to the actual definition of digitizer, but from what I know, there is another screen within the Wacom and N-Trig tablets allowing for better accuracy from the stylus and pressure detection. Capacitive is your standard tablet. Just touch screen, and you do have the option of getting a rubber ended stylus to try to write. However, it is nowhere near the technology of the Wacom and N-Trig.
   
   
2. Capacitive is simply touch screen. As I have said before, you do have the option of buying a rubber domed stylus for the capacitive. A capacitive tablet won't be able to use the stylus from a Wacom tablet. Your tablet is a capacitive tablet.
   
   
3. I'd say that note taking isn't that bad. People usually buy wacom enabled tablets for photoshop and note taking. If you find that the Asus t100 is decent with it's capacitive screen, then it shouldn't be a problem.
   
   
4. If you're looking for a capacitive stylus, you might want to check out these:
   
   http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Corp-Bamboo-Stylus-Tablets/dp/B004VM0SE6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382554686&sr=8-1&keywords=Wacom+stylus
   
   http://www.amazon.com/Cosmonaut-Wide-Grip-Stylus-Capacitive-Screens/dp/B007EW9ISM/ref=pd_sim_pc_7
   
   

This is the PAD Su-pen but as you can see it's pretty pricey.

This is the one I was saying, amPen Hybrid Stylus.

http://www.amazon.com/Stylus-amPen-Hybrid-Interchangeable-Feature/dp/B008MOHLVC/

I use this one and it works pretty well --> https://www.amazon.com/MEKO-Universal-Precision-Capacitive-Replacement/dp/B00N1BRWLA/

The K1 doesn't have an active digitizer, meaning that you can't use things like pressure sensitive styli as found on the Note.

The Shield stylus is the best non-active stylus that I've ever used. The chiseled tip gives that faux pressure sensitive effect and the pointing tip is very precise.

That said, if you can't get it you can't get it.

The next best thing for me has been a stylus like this:

MEKO (2 in 1 Precision Series) Disc Stylus/Styli (2 Pcs) Bundle with 4 Replaceable Disc Tips, 2 Replaceable Fiber Tips (Black/Black)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1BRWLA/

It takes a minute to get used to that little round disc on the tip, but once you do the stylus works really well. No pressure sensitivity, but I've used them with my phone, other tablets, my Chromebook and my Windows 10 laptop and they work great. And the tip isn't fragile like I assumed it would be.

There are others that are the exact same style, I bought this one because $15 for 2 was hard to pass up.

There are a few alternatives but most people stick to the cheap round fat end ones. There is an eKit Paintbrush or the more accurate Adonit Jot Pro Stylus but I think it's better to have a screen protector for that one.

That's an active stylus. So you're just wasting money and it may not work because it doesn't need a large surface area to trigger the touch screen since it's active.

Something like this is what you want:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N1BRWLA

I own this one, and it works perfectly. It just needs to be capacitive

Any capacitive touch pen should work just fine. Go for quality and compatibility, not because it says "Lenovo". Also, that Best Buy employee is most likely mentally handicapped.

As background, I own a Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro and Yoga 900, and I wouldn't buy a Lenovo pen unless the reviews gave it five stars and it made my wife jealous.

Edit: Aside from the joke answer, here's a person asking the same question and some answers. Here's a pen that someone in the thread says is "amazing" with the Yoga.

Yes . A stylus like this: https://www.amazon.ca/MEKO-Precision-Stylus-Replaceable-Devices/dp/B00N1BRWLA

This is a pen stylus and flashlight with replaceable ink. We have these as handouts to customers and our neighbors at the company is a doctors office and the nurses there love them.

Stylus, WizGear 3-in-1 Stylus Pen - Stylus Pen for Touch Screens with LED Flashlight and Pen (Gunmetal) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S77C6DW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3khECb1ZDRFVA

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AZC3HF2/


That's the one I got for my new Flex 14
Works perfectly

I got http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Scribe-Digital-Flyer-Tablets/dp/B0052E4FJ6 as a secondary pen, works great.

If you're open to getting a compatible pen instead of the original one, both the Wacom Bamboo Feel and this Fujitsu one are popular options

HERE the micro fiber tips are amazing and i have been using it for like 4 or 5 months and had no issues with ti wearing down or sticking other than when my screen has stuff on it.

I have the MEKO Disc Styli and they worked great. But they are on the bigger side.