AmazonBasics Stylus for Touchscreen Devices Including Kindle Fire HD 8.9-Inch, Kindle Fire HD 7-Inch, Kindle Fire, Apple iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad mini, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10

by AmazonBasics

• Provides a smooth pen like writing experience for your touchscreen tablet or phone
• Compatible with all capacitive touch screen devices
• Perfect for drawing apps

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 0.3 x 0.3 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B004GCJEZU
• Item model number: IPP-001
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,464 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #200 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)
  • #1 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Computer Accessories > Input Devices > Graphics Tablet Styluses
  • #1 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Computer Accessories > Input Devices > Digital Pens
  • #6 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Accessories > Styli
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 24, 2011

Product Description

Color: Black | Style: Stylus

From the Manufacturer

Works on all capacitive touch screens

Conveniently sized and designed like a pen to fit just about anywhere

AmazonBasics Stylus at a Glance Compatible with Apple iPad 1 and 2, iPhone, iPod, Kindle Fire, Kindle Touch, Motorola Xoom Tablet, Galaxy, and Blackberry Playbook Virtuoso Touch Conveniently designed in pen form, perfect for carrying around Perfect for cold days when you don't want to remove your gloves Warranty: AmazonBasics 1-Year Limited Warranty [PDF]

While capacitive touch screens are great, one flaw is the inability to use a stylus. Not anymore! AmazonBasics Stylus allows you to use your Apple iPad, iPhone, Kindle Touch, Kindle Fire, or other tablet device without ever touching the screen with your finger. Perfect for the ladies out there who have their nails done, or for those who don't want to take their gloves off during a cold day. The AmazonBasics Stylus is conveniently sized with a 8 mm diameter, and designed like a pen to fit just about anywhere.

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What's in the Box

AmazonBasics Stylus for Capacitive Touchscreens.

Product Description

Stylus for Touch Screen Device/Apple iPad 8 mm stylus diameter

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2,179 of 2,225 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly What I'm Looking For October 7, 2011

By S. Malachowsky

Style Name:Stylus| Color Name:Black|Amazon Verified Purchase

So I was looking to grade papers using my iPad 2, and in doing so, decided I would need a stylus that works with the capacative screen. I spent a lot of time researching the competition and here's what I came up with.

DAGi Capacitive Stylus For Apple iPad & iPad 2 & iPhone 4 & iPod Touch
Length: about 4.7 inches
Pros: See-thru tip lets you see exactly where you are writing. Weight close to what I was looking for.
Cons: Needs exact angle on the screen, so it gets tiring after some use, as you can't change the angle.

Ten One Design Pogo Sketch Stylus for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch (Silver)
Length: 4.8 inches
Pros: Multiple color choices. Good length, responsive.
Cons: Foam tip seems like it could wear out too quickly. Too light.

Just Mobile AluPen Stylus, Black
Length: 4.7 inches
Pros: Multiple color choices. Responsive rubber tip. Durable aluminum shaft.
Cons: Really thick and heavy, like those crayons toddlers use.

SGP Stylus Pen Kuel H10 Series [Black]
Length: 3 extendable to just over 4 inches
Pros: Smaller yet responsive silicone tip. Three color choices. This was my second choice. Includes cap, and the shaft telescopes to make it longer.
Cons: Not too many, except perhaps a little too heavy.

Bamboo Stylus for iPad (CS100K)
Length: 4....7 inches
Pros: Build quality seemed really nice, perhaps a little too light.
Cons: I liked this stylus, but it was just too expensive compared to the others.

Griffin Technology Stylus for iPad, iPod touch, iPhone and other touchscreens
Length: about 4.3 inches
Pros: Comfortable.
Cons: Tip seemed too big for writing. Perhaps as a general navigation stylus.

Kensington Virtuoso Stylus for Tablet Computer - Black, iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S Compatible (K39358US)
Length: 4.3 inches
Pros: Available with a ball point pen for more money.
Cons: Nothing really stood out. Looked like the tip might wear out.

Targus Stylus for Apple iPad 16GB, 32GB, 64GB WiFi + 3G, iPad 2, iPhone, iPod, Tablet AMM01US (Black)
Length: 5.2 inches
Pros: Well balanced but heavier with pen option. Available with a ball point pen for more money, for even more you can add a laser pointer. Inexpensive with no "options"
Cons: Imprecise. Hard to form letters, as tip was not rounded enough.

And finally, the one I bought.
AmazonBasics Stylus for Touchscreen Devices Including Kindle Fire, Kindle Touch, Apple iPad 2, Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy Tab, BlackBerry PlayBook (Black)
Length: 4.1 inches
Pros: Was exactly the weight I was looking for. Tip seems durable and it feels well balanced. I will post updates as I use it more. Price was good, and I have always had good experiences with AmazonBasics gear in the past.
Cons: Amazon put an ad for this product on a page for a competing product within Amazon. Kinda sneaky, but I am happy I saw it.

I did look at other styli, but didn't really have too much to say about the others. Perhaps I should have looked at the Hard Candy Cases iPad Stylus but it seemed too expensive and kinda awkward.

As you can see weight was one of the most important factors in my decision. Too light, and it skips... too heavy and your hand gets tired. I also wanted something at least 4 inches for my rather large hands. The Amazon Basics Stylus seems to have hit the spot.

Update: 1/27/12 - The stylus is holding up well with a medium amount of use. I've found that cleaning the tip every once in a while has helped with responsiveness. Some people have asked how I was able to make an accurate comparison, some with anger... to that I say this: I've had small touch devices and big hands for a long time now, and have taken the opportunity to try these things as I have encountered them. This includes a combination of buying, borrowing, trying in stores/trade shows, and online research (especially regarding length). That being said, this is just an opinion, not something to get worked up about. Please keep that in mind when making your purchase decision, as well as when leaving comments. Thanks and happy tableting :-)

Update: 2/5/13 - Stylus still OK, but I don't use it as much anymore, since I got an external keyboard and my habits have changed somewhat. I removed the little lanyard on the end, as it occasionally got in the way. There are a lot of new styluses that have come out since my review as well as two new iPads. I purchased an iPad 3 for my wife and of course got her a stylus, plus a pretty cool Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover Black for iPad 2 and iPad (3rd/4th generation) (920-004013) which she loves. Might get one for myself but I have large hands (thus why I looked for a stylus some time ago). Read more ›

388 of 405 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite stylus so far October 26, 2011

By David Arnstein

Style Name:Stylus| Color Name:Black|Amazon Vine™ Review (What's this?)

This is the third stylus I have used and it is my favorite. I have done all of my testing on two different revisions of the Apple iPod Touch.

The first stylus I tried is a (relatively) expensive stylus from Ten-One Design which features a foam plastic tip. The entire stylus is fragile. The foam tip slides nicely across a glass screen, but does not register as reliably as I would like.

The second stylus I tried is a ridiculously cheap model that you can find at Amazon.com 3 Pack of Universal Touch Screen Stylus Pen (Red + Black + Silver). This stylus features a hollow rubber tip. Somewhat shoddy, but the rubber tip registers very well. It does not slide very well, it feels too grabby. This stylus is a very good value, and a good choice if you tend to misplace small bits.

The AmazonBasics Stylus does everything right. It is wide enough to be comfortable, like a small pen. It is sturdy and pleasant looking. It features a largish, hollow rubber tip. This stylus registers very well, and slides easily on glass. As you can see, it does not feature a pocket clip and that is the only drawback that I can perceive. In any case, that is one less bit to break off and look shoddy. Like the Ten-One stylus, hey.

305 of 321 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I was looking for at a great price! October 13, 2011

By SLW

Style Name:Stylus| Color Name:Black|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have been waiting for a while to buy the Wacom stylus for my ipad. It received great reviews but it's been out of stock for a while. When I finally saw that it was available on Amazon I was ready to purchase it until I saw an ad for the AmazonBasic Stylus for a fraction of the cost of Wacom. I am so happy with this product... The length of the stylus is good, much like using a pen. (although it would be perfect for me if it was 1/2 in longer. The weight of the stylus is excellent, a perfect balance in my hand. And most of all, it works like a dream on my ipad. It works well for my husband as well, who has much larger hands than me. We use it mostly to take notes on UPad app. and to makes edits on pdf files. I would recommend you trying this stylus out especially if the Wacom price tag is a little to high for you.

67 of 69 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Close to Perfect October 24, 2011

By Jonathan Sabin VINE™ VOICE

Style Name:Stylus| Color Name:Black|Amazon Vine™ Review (What's this?)

I've had my iPad (first version) for close to a year now, and love almost everything about it. There are, however, two frustrations:

Although I don't have particularly large fingers, I often find that I'm pressing *just* in the wrong place when there are multiple selection points placed very close to each other. The second frustrating aspect is how quickly the gorgeous display gets mucked up with fingerprints.

I tried a screen protector a while back, and ended up removing it. Not only did the screen lose some of its sensitivity, but when the screen protector got smudged, it was far harder to clean than the screen itself.

Enter the AmazonBasics stylus. I've had it barely 10 minutes and already I love the thing.

The sensitivity is just about perfect, as it doesn't require any more or less pressure than it would using a finger.

Since the diameter of the tip is considerably smaller than the width of my finger, it's a LOT easier to "hit the mark" when selecting small options on the screen.

It's very light, although it's not so thin that it feels like it'll snap in two in your fingers.

And needless to say, it doesn't leave marks on the screen!

One thing that I was concerned about was what to do with it when I was done. I keep my iPad in a really nice protective case. (The Acase Leather Flip Book Jacket/Folio). Despite the fact that there's no "pen holder" in the case, it turns out that there is *just* enough room when the case is closed so that the stylus fits snugly between the spine of the case and the iPad. Even with the stylus sticking out of the top, it's a tight enough fit that it's very difficult to pull out... it's NOT going to fall out as long as the case is snapped shut....

The only thing that the stylus cannot do is re-size photos --or any other action that requires the use of two fingers at the same time. But in all honesty, I don't see that being a product "fault," as it's not really something that it ought to be able to do.

- Jonathan Sabin Read more ›