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Styli up to the test!
Yasutomo Executive Four Point: $59.95 (buy it here)
Sensa Minx PDA Pocket Pen/Stylus: $34.95 (buy it here)
Itoya O'Grip 3 Functions Pen: $25.95 (buy it here)
Platinum Pen Palm Companion Trio: $22.9 (buy it here)
Quarton 4 in 1: $19.99 (buy it here)
4 Point Multi from the Stylus Central: $14.95 (buy it here)
Sanford PhD Multi Pen/Stylus: $10.65 (buy it here)
2 in 1 Comfort Grip Shorty: $8.95 (buy it here)
This pen includes a black and blue ball point, a .5mm pencil and a stylus. The model that I received was the brown marble but it is also available in brushed aluminum and leather!
Being the most expensive of all the styli reviewed, I had high expectations for this stylus! Made in Japan, this fancy stylus is worth the money. It is very well constructed, the mechanism is smooth and precise, and it does look amazing!
The ball points are thinner than most ball point pen and the stylus tip is the best of all the styli tested (it is very thin and accurate).
The Yasutomo comes in a very nice casing, making it a very great item for birthdays or Christmas gifts.
The stylus features a unique twist mechanism that makes changing tips a snap. Also changing the tip will be possible by facing the tip color in your direction instead of pointing the color label upwards. Using it will instantly make you feel like you are someone important.
Also the gold plated highlights on this pen adds to its elegance (I personally feel like it would be nice to be able to get it in silver finish as well!!).
You may also have it engrave for a small fee.
Pros:
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Very nice and strong design.
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Perfect finish.
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Great stylus tip.
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Twist mechanism.
Cons:
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Back heavy. (it was the heaviest stylus reviewed and though some people might like this, you can really feel the added weight in your hand!).
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Price.
- Light weight, small size
- Excellent grip
- Price
- Cheap mechanism
- Only one ball point
This pen is availble in black and chrome. It features a hard stylus tip and a black ball point. The grip located at the ball point end is one of the most comfortable of all the styli tested. It fits well in your hand, and is accurate. The stylus tip isn't retractable. The hardness of the tip made it one of the best to write on my PocketPC screen, especially while using screen protectors. It will work right through, making the use of Transcriber even more accurate.
I was a little dissapointed by the twist mechanism that really isn't up to the quality of the rest of the pen. Though this stylus will fit in most shirt pockets!
Pros:
Cons:
This pen comes with a black ball point, a .5mm pencil and stylus.
The mechanism is also very precise and its grip fits well in your hand. The stylus tip is the second nicest of this test.
The weight is well distributed along the pen and its light weight will make it a great pocket pen! The tips looked like they were the strongest of all the styli tested and the o'ringed grip adds to the comfort!
Also this pen comes in a nice little foam case, making it a good (cheaper) present idea!
Pros:
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Light weight.
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Well balanced.
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Shape and size
Cons:
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Price still a little stiff for such a stylus.
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Only one ball point tip.
I’ve had this pen for almost a year now.
It features red, blue, and black ball points and a stylus. The stylus tip is small though after using it for a year, I found it a little imprecise once in a while.
Its small size (the second smallest pen reviewed) and the number of functions were the main attractions of this pen. I personally like pencils and use them frequently but at the time of my purchase, no such styli was available.
The mechanism is accurate and the weight is well balanced but the pen will make more noise than any other pen tested. Priced at $22.99 this stylus is a good value though not my favorite!
Pros:
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Size.
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Number of functions.
Cons:
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Noisy.
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The bottom cap needs to be tighten properly or it will frequently unscrew.
This stylus has to be my favorite!
The price is a mere $19.99 so it's no wonder why it is part of the Club PocketPC Pack.
It includes a black ball point, a red (or orange) mini market (called the Dry Hiliter), a .5mm pencil, and a stylus.
The grip is excellent and its nubbed rubber pieces make it feel even nicer. The weight is very well balanced towards the tip of the pen, making it very nice to handle. The mechanism is precise though not as good as the Yasutomo or the Itoya.
Its size is slightly longer than the previously tested pens but it is little to trade for such a great item.
Pros:
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Features.
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Feels great in your hand.
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Great balance.
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Price.
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Looks good.
Cons:
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A little too long.
- 4 Point Multi:
This stylus, from the Stylus Central, has to have the best value for all the tested styli.
It features a black, blue, and red ball point, and a stylus tip. The stylus tip is very nice and accurate, and it can easily be compared to the most expensive styli tested. The mechanism is also up to the quality of the most expensive styli, such as the Itoya.
The design is simple but the crosshatched tip feels very great in your hand (even in sweaty hands like mine :( ).
Priced at a mere $14.95, this stylus has be the best bang for the buck!!! It also comes with a Lifetime warranty!!!
Pros:
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Price
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Mechanism
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Well balanced
Cons:
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A little too long
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No pencil (that really isn't a big deal but I couldn't find anything wrong besides that!)
This pen includes a black ball point, .5mm pencil and stylus.
Priced at a mere $10.65 this stylus is just amazing. It sure is big (very big) but the feel is unbelievable. The plastic no-slip grip is very well cut to fit in your hand.
I was surprised when first using it. You wouldn't believe how light it actually is. Its plastic construction makes it a little lighter though maybe not as rugged as the metal models. The eraser included with it is also something that could be useful on more than one occasion (compared to the other styli with "mini" erasers that you really can't use more than once... ).
The twist mechanism is also an advantage for those who don't like the action button pen as much though it isn't as smooth as the Yasutomo.
Pros:
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Great feel.
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Working eraser.
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Price.
Cons:
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Just a little bit too big to fit in a shirt pocket but that shouldn't be its purpose!
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Only one ball point tip.
- 2 in 1 Comfort Grip Shorty:
Its name tells you everything. This is my personal favorite.
This tiny stylus will fit in your shirt pocket or anywhere you want! It includes a black ball point and a stylus tip.
Switching tips is performed by simply twisting the pen. The mechanism seems stronger than the Sanford but isn't up to the quality of the Yasutomo!
Believe it or not but this pen is actually shorter than my iPAQ stylus! It feels great in your hand thanks to the rubber grip near the tip of the stylus!
If you're looking for a factory stylus replacement that will not take too much space, the 2 in 1 Shorty is the way to go.
Priced at $8, it makes it even cheaper than the factory replacement styli (for a pack of 3)!
Pros:
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Size, and design
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Price
Cons:
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Not many functions
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Doesn't feel as nice as full size pen.
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Just a final thought:
Personally, I will use the shorty to carry around with me at all times in my shirt pocket. I will also use the Quarton for more "field" type of work since it has an integrated pencil . The 4 Point Multi will be my "desk" stylus while the Yasutomo will stay in its case for the day I become CEO of.... Hmmm Microsoft :).
The Sanford will go to my girlfriend (she loves it), while the Itoya will be used for a present to her dad (I'll score some points there! :).
Oh, what about the Platinum? Hmm, backup stylus... Maybe. )Well, I hope that this review will help you decide which stylus fits you better, and of course get them at the best price at the Stylus Central.I would like to finally thank Jim Myers, from the Stylus Central, for sending me these test units.
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