iHome 2-In-1 Pen Stylus for iPad/iPad 2 and all Touch Screen Devices (IH-IP2202)

• Soft rubber tip works with all touch screens
• Easily navigate your device without scratching or smudging the screen
• Durable pen-style design for comfortable writing, typing, and drawing

As referenced by other reviewers, the 2-In-1 Pen Stylus is a clever device...but not very different than the 50 cent offering available on eBay and/or elsewhere. Same rubberized tip, functionality and feel. Yes, these stylus work well including this one plus are vast improvements over regular finger manipulation. Still, the convenience of a below average pen (albeit refillable) simply does not justify this enormously higher price point.

Also and I completely understand this primarily user error versus product design but being almost evenly balanced on both sides (versus a bottom heavy standard ballpoint), far too often the wrong side of the stylus (e.g. the pen tip) unintentionally found its way to the iPad screen. While completely preventable, I'm near-certain I'm not the only one cleaning ink off the iPad screen via this goof-up.

In sum and in comparing the 50 cent offerings and the 2-In-1, I was surprised to find my preference for the lighter, pen-free cheaper stylus.

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I like how the pen lightly magnetizes to the iPad's Smart Cover (though not securely, but it keeps it nearby and from rolling away). I stick it on top when my Smart Cover is closed and it doesn't roll away from me, and inside the triangular stand fold hanging behind my iPad when holding the tablet with my hands to surf/type so I don't loose it.

The stylus doesn't work at all with light pressure on the screen, which means that frequently my iPad mini will not register its movement or input (meaning I have to swipe twice when scrolling a page because nothing happened on my first swipe).

Also, the ink pen is a twist-style and frequently will twist without me noticing while I'm using the stylus end and I will frequently be surprised when I nearly get ink on myself or my clothing because I hadn't realized it was twisting open.

Sometimes it seems as though the pen doesn't conduct my touching it at all (even with all five fingers gripping it surely), which may be another reason why I have to swipe twice or reposition my grip several times.

The tip also feels cheap and you can feel a metal protrusion when you press down on it even lightly which makes me nervous of tapping the glass screen on my tablet too forcefully with it (and the problem is, you have to be somewhat forceful because the screen doesn't pick up on it well).

I will be keeping it for now, but am keeping an eye out for a better one.

I obtained this from Five Below for a discount price, now I know why it was being sold in a discount store!

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I have the 3M Smart Pen and the iHome is a bit more sensitive than that. I use both of them primarily on the android and iPhone so as to avoid too many smears on the phones, so nothing too taxing. The thing I really like about the iHome is the pen feature because that feature means I am far less likely to forget the stylus. The only trouble with it is that, as a pen, it is slightly uncomfortable to use. You wouldn't really be taking any serious notes with it; this is more of a back-up pen. And, unlike the picture, the pen does not come with a cap. It's a twist and extract feature.

Now, the price is an issue. The 3M Smart Pen is under $10 and this one is under $15. I am not sure how I feel about that. On the one hand, it is a bit of money for what you get; on the other hand, since I am far less likely to forget to take the stylus with me thanks to the pen feature, I use this stylus a lot more. So, I guess if you're scatter-brained like me, this stylus is worth it; if you're more organized then there are quite a few less expensive styluses out there.

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Having only ever used my fingers and the DAGi Accu-Pen, that's what I'm comparing it to. The Accu-Pen needs only make the slightest contact with my ipad2 screen to click, but this one takes some pressure. Closer to what I experience with my fingers. In fact the nib is a little bulb that compresses slightly as you press. I'm sure some like the feel of that, but at least initially (I haven't been using it long) it actually slows me down a bit.

This stylus won my heart by being able to fit neatly into my Logitech ZAGG keyboard case when closed, in the recess provided to stand your ipad in. Unfortunately, the narrowness that makes this work, also makes for a not-so-comfortable fit in your hand for longterm use. I usually am not using a stylus for long, so that part doesn't bother me.

The opposite end of this stylus provides a ballpoint pen. I'm happy to see that it accepts a replaceable cartridge. Green points for that. However, the packaging people get a slap on the wrist for having felt the need to include a molded plastic holder within the box it comes in. No, it is not marked for recycling.

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This stylus is fantastic with the iPad Paper app by 53. I imagine it might work well with any free-style paper or memo application, whether for the iPad or TouchPad. It's a fabulous tool for drawing & sketching or for taking notes.

The stylus draws various line widths based on pressure applied with the Paper app. It's much easier to use the app with the stylus than with one's finger imo. Moreover, the stylus produces a much better image & line than one's finger alone.

I'm delighted with this item, and I've already purchased a back-up.