Indeed, with the Note8, Samsung is keen to right the wrongs of its previous fiery flagship, and at first glance, it certainly ticks all the right boxes, including the well -
liked stylus support of earlier Note devices.
The keyboard is markedly improved, it still packs in the latest powerful Intel chipset so you can actually use this thing as a fully functioning computer, and it's uniquely equipped for Windows» best features
like stylus support and Windows Hello.
And you can forget about fancy features
like stylus support, an accelerometer, or possibly even Google Play support.
Not exact matches
Should the NX have touchpad
support and a
stylus like the Wii U, Skylines would fit nicely on the new system, complete with all its DLC.
The specifications for this 7 - inch Android 4.2.2 tablet include a 5MP rear camera, a mere 1280 × 800 resolution on the display (the Tegra 4 chipset
supports up to 3200 × 2000 resolution), a micro-HDMI port, micro-USB port, and a built in
stylus pen that slots into the back of tablet,
like we see on the much loved Galaxy Note 8.0.
I would also
like to se
stylus support on Adam, but I am pessimistic.
Like the Transformer Mini, the Miix 320
supports active
styluses, but you'll have to purchase the
stylus separately.
It has
stylus support too, and the Dell Active Pen (PN557W) can be attached to the side of the tablet,
like on a Surface tablet.
The ViewBook runs Android 2.2 on a 1 GHz CPU, 8 GB internal memory and microSD card
support, 1080p playback via its HDMI out port, a VGA front facing camera, and uses a
stylus much
like the HTC Flyer.
Naturally a Windows 10 Pro tablet
like this must have active digitizer
support, so for that Porsche Design created the 2048 pressure level Book One Pen, a 12 gram
stylus with a function key and delete key / eraser.
Samsung's
stylus -
supporting, Android - powered Galaxy Tab S3 starts at $ 450; we
like the S Pen experience, but it's hard to recommend high - end Android tablets any more when it looks
like even Google has given up on the market.
Also, as we can clearly see in the image above, the Puccini will
support stylus input just
like the HTC Flyer.
And they're not just rehashing the Galaxy Note's «big picture» features,
like the S - Pen
stylus support, or the 5.3 - inch screen.
That was followed by confirmation of specs and a release date — in 3 — 4 weeks which confirms an August release we've been hearing about, and some of the rumored specs are confirmed — a 10.1 ″ 1280 x 800 display, capacitive touch screen with
stylus support, an Nvidia Tegra 2 chip and «some kind of trackpoint» which sounds
like an optical mouse.
He doesn't, for instance, say that the new iPad will have a display with a high - refresh rate (
like the Pro models), which would be a clear sign that they'll gain
stylus support.
The new iPad could even
support a
stylus,
like the Apple Pencil found on the more expensive iPad Pro models.
Like Notes of old, there's a slot on the bottom of the device to keep the
stylus tucked away until you need it, and Samsung has added a few new tricks to maximize its usefulness, such as Live Message that lets you send animated notes and better third - party app
support.
And just
like the $ 99 Apple Pencil, the Pen features pressure sensitivity and tilt
support but this
stylus suffers from latency issues depending on where you use it.
There is a slightly less robust Z580CA in the UK with a slightly slower processor, less storage and less RAM, but it still has the other premium Z580CA features
like the Z
Stylus support, USB Type - C and «ac» wifi standard.
Just
like in the case of Microsoft's own solution, Apple would rely on
stylus support for its app.
Would you
like to see the S8 Plus with
stylus support?
Both models have precision touchpads and options for fingerprint sensors that
support Windows Hello and
styluses that work just
like Surface Pens.
According to The Verge, the iPhone version of the app will,
like its iPad sibling,
support the Pencil
stylus.
Samsung's
stylus -
supporting, Android - powered Galaxy Tab S3 starts at $ 450; we
like the S Pen experience, but it's hard to recommend high - end Android tablets any more when it looks
like even Google has given up on the market.
It's still not clear if this particular handset will include a
stylus,
like Samsung's Galaxy Note 3, or whether Microsoft and Nokia have made significant improvements on the software side to
support large - screen Windows Phones.
Like the other apps in this roundup, GoodNotes
supports writing and drawing with the Apple Pencil — along with a number of third - party
stylus options — using two different digital writing tools: a digital fountain or ball pen in a preset or custom color spectrum.
It'll be seriously high - end for a Chromebook, just
like the original Pixel, but this time around, it'll also
support a
stylus and flip around to function
like a tablet.
The iPad Pro has already become more laptop -
like, thanks to keyboard and
stylus support.
The handset also
supports any pen / pencil or
stylus (tip diameter over 1 mm) just
like the one we have seen on the Samsung Galaxy Note.
Just
like its lesser - specced brother, the Pro sports a 12.3 - inch, 2400 × 1600 pixel display, 4 GB of RAM, 32 GB of built - in storage, and
support for Samsung's built - in
stylus.
The display
supports the Asus Z
Stylus but has to be carried separately
like Apple Pencil for iPad Pro.
New to this model — for a Dell Chromebook, at least — is the addition of USB - C,
stylus support, and an optional world - facing camera, so students can take photos even when the 2 - in - 1 is flipped around
like a tablet.
That would mean
support for a high - precision active
stylus,
like we see on Surface Pro devices.
There's also been talk of the Galaxy S8
supporting the S Pen
stylus,
like the Galaxy Note line.
The 12.3 - inch touchscreen display also
supports a separate pen, priced at $ 99, that acts
like a traditional Wacom
stylus.
It will soon have
support for Logitech's new $ 49 Crayon
stylus (
like Apple Pencil), and the rugged case.
Google has a vested interest in driving pick - up on hybrid or 2 - in - 1 Chromebooks with touchscreens and
stylus support, having worked with partners
like Samsung with its Chromebook Pro and Asus with its Chromebook Flip.
Like the first generation Notebook 7 Spin, the updated model also offers a 360 - degree rotating display — with the added
stylus support, the ability to turn it into a tablet becomes a lot more useful.