Kensington Virtuoso Signature Stylus and Pen Black for New iPad 3rd Gen, iPad 2, iPad 1, Kindle Fire

• Stylus and pen for a convenient 2-in-1 solution
• Responsive, sensitive and durable touch tip
• Stylish and elegant design
• Easy twist action to reveal ballpoint pen (with refillable black ink cartridge)
• Pen clips easily to shirt pocket or bag
• Perfect stylus for your iPad or other touch screen tablet

I read through the top 10 websites for recommendations for a Stylus for my iPad and after some research and lots of reviews, I decided on the Kensington Virtuoso based on it receiving above average ratings due to it's precision stylus and high-quality ink pen. In my opinion, the ink pen is about the same quality as a pen you would find in a hotel room and the rubber stylus ripped and came off after only two weeks of use. The price for this stylus was too much for a tip that only lasted two weeks along with mediocre pen. And I still don't know why I or anyone else would want to pay 3 or 4 times more for a 'precision' stylus like this over one that costs a few bucks and lasts longer? I would recommend you save your money with this one.

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I haven't used a stylus since I finally gave up using Palm OS devices, almost a decade ago. The advanced touch screens and interfaces of today, are made to be be used with fingers, rather than with a stylus. But when I began to play Draw Something, it occurred to me that it'd be much easier to play on a 10-inch tablet with a stylus, than on a 4-inch screen with my fingers.

PROS:

Stylish good looks

Responsive stylus

Doubles as a nice pen

CONS:

Pocket clip is a bit shallow

Before computers, the Internet, and touch screens, I was a bit of a pen and mechanical pencil collector. When I first saw the Kensington Virtuoso Signature Stylus, I thought it looked a lot like a Mont Blanc pen. The fact that I had a black Mont Blanc pen with silver accents, probably had a lot to do with the association. Either way, I immediately found the Virtuoso Signature to be a stylish-looking pen. It doesn't write like a Mont Blanc, but it's definitely a decent pen and a nice convenience. And of course, the ink is refillable.

The stylus end of the Virtuoso Signature looks like an eraser, or more similarly, like an earphone tip. If you were expecting the stylus to look something like an old Palm Pilot styli, you might be wondering why they're so different. Most modern touch screens are capacitive, while the older touch screens, like on the Palm Pilot, are resistive. Capacitive touch screens work differently in that they require an electrical conductor to disrupt the screen's electrostatic field. Long story short: you can't use the old-school styli with modern touch screens.

Getting used to a capacitive stylus took me about 15 minutes. After I got used to it, I was able to draw more precise lines and was having more fun playing Draw Something than using just my fingers. I was also able to sign my name better when using document signature apps.

I really like the Kensington Virtuoso Signature Stylus and Pen. It's stylish, writes well as a pen, and is more precise on touch screens than using fingers alone. My only gripe is that the pen clip is a tad shallow and doesn't feel overly secure when clipped in my bag or pocket. Given that the cost of the Virtuoso is in the same ballpark as a decent Cross pen, I'd prefer not to lose it. Aside from that, I'd say the Virtuoso Signature is a good way to go if you like to draw on your smartphone/tablet or need to be able to hand write with greater precision.

* Review sample provided by Kensington

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I travel frequently for work and I'm always looking for a way to reduce the travel clutter. Having a pen and stylus combination helps with that. The pen writes well and the stylus is good. Helpful Hint: To change the refill, UNSCREW the refill... don't pull.

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A beautiful pen that also doubles as a capacitive stylus. It is a little thick for my hand but has a nice substantial weight. The twist action to use the pen is preferable to other styles which use a cap. The stylus works well and does not detract from the elegant look of the pen.

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This thing is a beautiful pen in itself! Then on the other end it has a very comfortable stylus tip. The pen writes wonderfully and the stylus is very accurate! It feels like no other stylus I have used and has a very eccentric tip. I use it on a Samsung Galaxy S3 and it even works on the capacitive buttons on the bottom which is a huge plus!!! Great buy!!! Awesome product and well engineered! Feel like getting another one for the hell of it!!!