Comments on: Best iPad stylus: Pogo Connect

By: Brainspore

Brainspore — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:05:00 +0000

Thanks for the link, I’m in the same boat but that’s literally the first review of the MS Surface Pro that answered any of the questions I cared about.

I often get the impression that most tablet PC manufacturers either A) aren’t aware of or B) doesn’t care to pursue the market for visual artists who want a solid digital sketchpad.

By: Bob Guthrie

Bob Guthrie — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:21:00 +0000

Nice, uh, review?. After such a glowing expose, I will continue to stick with my Adonit Jot Flip, soon to switch to their touch sensitive stylus, the Jot Touch 4.

By: Otis Farnapple

Otis Farnapple — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:47:00 +0000

I lust after the Cintaq as well, but I buy used Motion tablets that are effectively the same thing on an xp or ubuntu operating system. Full wacom pen control on the screen for under $300!

By: RElgin

RElgin — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 17:40:00 +0000

Umm, that price is steep. I will stick with other means or a Wacom unless I find something that is a “must have”.

By: Leah Davis

Leah Davis — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:52:00 +0000

I decided to try the Pogo Connect because it seemed functional, no-frills, and intuitive. The fact that the tip is magnetized and removable hints strongly at the possibility of interchangeable tips at some point in the future. Like Robyn, I’m a die-hard Wacom fan who was looking for a tool that might turn my iPad into a portable sketchbook.

So far, I’m pretty happy with the stylus. It seems clear to me, though, that this is a young product that will have to improve over time. My pen fell apart when I pressed the button too hard, but it was extremely easy to fit back together. It’s funny, but I appreciate having that level of control over gadgets that I own.

Also, this isn’t entirely relevant, but I don’t love any of the currently available painting apps. I’m holding my breath for the day when APS gives us a fully-functional version for tablets.

Long story short, this is a great front-runner into the field of pressure-sensitive stylii for iPads. If you’re looking for “the Wacom experience,” wait for improvements in the field. If you want a good stylus that’s backed by a creative, responsive company, buy the Pogo Connect.

By: hamishmacdonald

hamishmacdonald — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:34:00 +0000

I’ve got the Hex Jaja stylus, and it’s pretty good. With the current technology, I know nothing’s really going to replace my real-world setup (Platinum Carbon Desk Pen and water-brushes filled with diluted Winsor & Newton inks), and the Jaja *definitely* doesn’t work for me when it comes to handwriting (these things just can’t capture fine curves at speed like a real pen).

All that said, the Jaja gives me the best experience I’ve ever had with a computer when trying to retouch my scanned drawings. In Procreate or Photoshop Touch, it feel like I’m using a real eraser, and for the first time I’m able to fix lines and have them look like the ones on paper. This is after trying to use various versions of the consumer-end Wacom tablets through the years.

Another plus of the Jaja is that it uses one of those mechanical pencil/clear plastic disc tips, which gives a far more precise point than these sponge-on-a-pen deals, which always feel to me like using a crayon. I moved on from crayons a long time ago.

The Cintiq sounds nice, but the price is just way too high for me as someone who only occasionally draws for clients. So take the convenience of the iPad (I’m using a Mini), add a Jaja, and you’ve got a reasonable portable studio.

By: Phil Wolff

Phil Wolff — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 08:56:00 +0000

Yeah, I’m looking for a stylus that’s useful for writing. That means a fine point, responsive to small rapidly changing movements using minor motor skills vs. broad brush strokes. I prefer writing with a fine or ultra fine point pen and these styli feel like using a crayon or a fat marker.

By: JustAdComics

JustAdComics — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 03:34:00 +0000

I’ve always lusted after the Wacom Cintiq line… I’ve been watching the reviews on the Pogo Connect and I’ve been hesitant. Still on the fence after reading this. The Surface sounds interesting for artwork, but it’s not in the cards for me, at least for the foreseeable future.

By: greggman

greggman — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 03:18:00 +0000

Having tried several styluses (styli?) on iPad and being pretty disappointed with all of them (can’t rest your hand on the tablet, tip is fat and spongy) I then read this review (http://www.penny-arcade.com/2013/02/22/the-ms-surface-pro ) and now I’m intrigued by the Surface Pro

By: WxxxW WxxxW

WxxxW WxxxW — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 02:27:00 +0000

“who expressed their frustration at never getting it working. Stick with it! Follow the directions… it does work and it works well!” Well, that’s just fine.

For something the form of which is like a pencil but that requires one to “follow the directions” and to persevere in the face of persistent frustration, I’d consider this not exactly an unqualified success. I’ve been using my early release unit and it has been more disappointing than liberating. The build quality is borderline for an $80 device. But the accuracy and sensitivity of the unit on applications like Paper53 and Autodesk Sketchbook Pro, etc. is unsatisfying. Even my 6-year old ultimately prefers her finger to this tool. I cannot recommend it.

By: Chentzilla

Chentzilla — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 01:40:00 +0000

The Robyn Miller?

By: Box of Cotton Swabs

Box of Cotton Swabs — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:48:00 +0000

How about if someone who most definitely did not get paid for saying so has a Pogo Connect, uses it with Procreate, has zero build-quality issues, and also says it’s the best stylus they’ve used? Is that better?

By: vonbobo

vonbobo — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:16:00 +0000

I was hoping a Taco Bell speak easy would be involved.

By: intrepidsilence

intrepidsilence — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 23:20:00 +0000

How is this the best stylus for the iPad? Where are the comparisons? What about the Adonit Jot Touch (which is built very well)?

By: wygit

wygit — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 22:42:00 +0000

I’m reading that review and asking myself, “How much did this person get paid for writing this?”
Those are some pretty serious drawbacks for such an “Awesome” stylus.