Hard Candy Cases Stylus, Silver, (HC-STYLUS-SLV)

by Hard Candy Cases

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 0.5 x 0.5 inches ; 2.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00452V2CO
• Item model number: HC-STYLUS-SLV
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 27, 2010

Product Description

Color: Chrome

From the Manufacturer

The Hard Candy Cases Capacitive iPad Stylus and Pen is like a free pass to an airline's first class lounge. You get unparalleled class, functionality and design in a dual purpose instrument that is as reliable and sophisticated as your favorite touch-screen device. With a no-stutter, silk-tipped capacitive point, the Hard Candy stylus gives you precise, luxurious control over your digital world. On the flip side, the refillable ink tip pen prepares you for aggressive business ventures or playful whimsy.

Features

Highest Quality Capacitive Point

Not just any capacitive instrument, this silk tip, no-stutter stylus delivers unparalleled reliability of motion, giving your thoughts uninterrupted flow through any capacitive surface. A smoothly integrated aluminum cap protects the capacitive point when not in use, allowing you freedom to store and transport the instrument to all of your business meetings, adventure excursions or vacation getaways.

Thoughtful, Classy Design

Ergonomically designed to give you control over the direction, accuracy and force of contact, the Hard Candy iPad Stylus displays an impeccable silhouette that will not be mistaken for just any old writing instrument. Removable lids shield the stylus's capacitive and ink tips from damage and premature wear, while the brilliant stainless finish stands out with svelte fashion flair.

Flawless Function

You'll buy the Hard Candy Capacitive Stylus for its capacitive control and accuracy, but you'll love it for its indispensability. With an ink tip literally at your fingertips, you'll never fumble for a pen again. The pen's refillable ink reservoir makes the Hard Candy Capacitive iPad Stylus a lifelong investment that will never go out of style.

Made for the iPad and iPhone

The Hard Candy iPad Stylus is incredibly useful for a variety of design, sketch, and notetaking apps that require dexterity and reliability. But the iPad Stylus isn't just for the iPad; it works as an iPhone stylus, too. Work faster, with more control and precision on both the iPad and iPhone, and the breadth of tasks that you can accomplish becomes infinite.

Capacitive-Compatible Devices

Apple iPad

BEST USE: Browsing; enhanced accuracy for apps; clean-screen operation; ergonomic efficiency and comfort

Capacitive Screen Mobile Media Players

BEST USE: Browsing; enhanced accuracy for apps; ergonomic efficiency and comfort

EXAMPLES: All Apple iPod Touch, Samsung Yepp YP-P, Coby MP837 Touch Multimedia Player

Capacitive Screen Mobile Phones

BEST USE: Browsing; enhanced accuracy for apps; ergonomic efficiency and comfort

EXAMPLES: Apple iPhone 4, Apple iPhone 3G, Apple iPhone 3GS, BlackBerry Storm, Google Nexus One, HTC Desire

Capactive Screen Notebooks and Computers and Track Pads

BEST USE: Enhanced accuracy for design; increased control and reliability of motion; ergonomic efficiency and comfort

EXAMPLES: MacBook and MacBook Pro track pads, Sony VAIO FW and NW Series, Toshiba Satellite E105, M505, L305, A505, P505D, Dell Inspiron 15 and 17 Series, all HP Touchsmart products, HP Pavilion DV4

Product Description

Hard Candy Cases' Candy Pen offers capability and style other pens don't. Slide the cap off of one side to reveal a stylus that is compatible with your iPad, iPod Touch, or iPhone. Flip the Candy Pen around to sign those important business contracts in luxurious style. The Candy Pen is more than just a writing instrument; it is a masterpiece.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

111 of 114 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice, but has serious flaws, December 7, 2010

By 

Ahmad Baitalmal (Renton, WA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hard Candy Cases Stylus, Silver, (HC-STYLUS-SLV) (Personal Computers)

I bought this based on 4 solid reviews before me. The stylus is really worth the $30 considering that there are junk styluses out there for $20. Initially, the quality of the stylus is impressive. You would almost say Apple did this. But a few minutes into the experience and you begin to see the flaws. Here is what I saw:

- This is a symmetrically shaped stylus. When the covers are on, you can't quickly tell which end is which. 50% of the time I pull the cover only to see the wrong end. It becomes frustrating. Now I have to roll the stylus in my hand to see the "HardCandy" logo and open the cover facing the "H" for the iPad stylus. Not the best experience when I'm in the middle of a thought I want to jot down.

- Once the covers are off, they don't go anywhere. They don't stick to the back of each other. So you end up with this extra thing rolling around on the desk that you had better not lose or step on.

- The idea of this stylus is that it feels good in your hand. And it does. The weight of it is just perfect. The last thing you want to have happen is for it to rattle. And guess what, in a couple of days, it start to. There are thin black rubber rings that appear to be put there to lessen the rattle of the covers. They are too small and the stylus starts to feel flimsy as the covers start clacking.

- I understand that the user is not meant to see deep into the interior of the chrome covers. However, if you look into the covers you will see what looks like rust or some unfinished copper inside. It looks very cheap.

- The stylus has no point that it rests on when on a table. The two chrome covers end up becoming in contact with all surfaces this stylus is on and it continues to roll. This results in a ring a scratches around each chrome cover. The chrome itself is not really scratch resistant (for $30, I understand that).

- There is no latch. Which makes the design really nice. But when this stylus is not in use, it's hard to find a place to put it. When in my front pocket, it falls sideways. On my desk, it rolls away. In my bag, it falls to the bottom. It has nothing to hand it by.

My suggestion would be to use magnets. The top of a cover could be magnetized to attach to the other cover when in use. A latch could also be attached. The chrome finish should be applied internally to the covers as well. And the rubber rattle dampeners should be a bit bigger.

Would I buy this again? I'm not sure... It's not bad. But it could be much better.

**UPDATE: one other negative thing I just ran into. The middle cylinder that has the words "hard candy cases" on it has very sharp edges. You either have to hold the pen closer to the tip, or way above the mid cylinder. Otherwise you will get minor cuts from the sharp edge after a few minutes of use. That edge needs to be beveled a bit. It is uncomfortable.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars not worth the high price!, January 2, 2011

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rlg1 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hard Candy Cases Stylus, Silver, (HC-STYLUS-SLV) (Personal Computers)

when I saw the ad it sure looked promising. Overall the design has a certain sex appeal, but falls short of hitting the mark. For the price (more than double other styluses) I expected it to be the very best, but the stylus performance was very average, and the tip of the stylus is really big, really too big for writing notes on ipad note applications. My wife bought a cheaper stylus that has a smaller tip and she likes it better (skosh stylus).

Also The pen is a very average writing instrument - I expected more of high end pen eperience. And like the other reviewers have commented, this is one heavy device - I would worry about breaking the glass if you drop it on your ipad! Lastly, why didn't they come up with a way to indicate which end is which?? I can't tell you how many times I open it up and almost accidentally start writing on my iPad with teh pen side :( !!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Needs a grip, January 15, 2011

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PJB (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hard Candy Cases Stylus, Silver, (HC-STYLUS-SLV) (Personal Computers)

I love quality pens so I figured I would splurge on a nice stylus. It feels nice in the hand but is so heavy my hand gets tired holding it. The surface is smooth, which makes it hard to hang on to, especially given it's weight. I can not relax my hand or it will slide out. Plus, if I squeeze too hard, because of its smoothness and round shape, it starts to slide out of my hand. It is like trying to hold a regular round pen after applying lotion to your hand. I slid on a rubber grip from a cheap mechanical pencil, and that did the trick. (But it split after about a week). I also wish the tip was smaller. When attempting to write or sketch, it hangs on the screen at certain angles. I agree with every negative point made in these reviews, but that said, it still beats using my finger. The ink pen is cheap, not smooth rolling, and I rarely use it. It looks and feels impressive until you try to actually use it.

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