Platinum Pen Mini Three Action PDA Stylus (Stainless)

by Platinum Pen

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00004SZ9N
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 25, 2000

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Never get caught without a pen--or stylus--again, thanks to this combination ballpoint pen and stylus. This fine Platinum Pen product includes blue and black ballpoint pens as well as a PDA stylus. You can switch between modes with a simple twist of the pen. It sports a professional-looking design and is made of durable stainless steel. The slim pen fits in the stylus slot of many PDA cases. The pen is covered by Platinum Pen's lifetime warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

94 of 96 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Excellent description, lousy stylus, August 3, 2000

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D. Startsev (IL, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Platinum Pen Mini Three Action PDA Stylus (Stainless) (Office Product)

Well, let me start off by reiterating a simple fact of life: don't believe everything you read. I have bought this stylus from Amazon, and boy, was I dissapointed when I got it! First of all, it is not very slim. Second, it does not contain the balpen, pencil, and stylus, but rather a black ballpoint pen, a blue ballpoint pen, and a red-colored plastic stylus.

So what, you might say. Well, there is more. It does not switch with a simple twist. Look accurately at the picture and you will notice two buttons: one at the top of the stylus, and the other, small black one on the side. The small black one is used to retract the pen/stylus. Try to push the buttons and you will find that the extensions to not alternate, but rather extend at random (the same kind multiple times in a row). Hmm, could it be defective? Apparently not. Look through the usage note and you'll discover that there are colored markings around the pen - red, black and blue. What you need to do in order to extend the kind of pen/stylus you want is hold the pen horizontally, with the desired marking facing up, then push the button...

What an ingenious idea. But you know what, besides the misleading description and the Amazon review, this stylus is just not worth what it costs, or even half of that if you ask me.

My review may be subjective, but consider what I wrote before buying this pen. Me -- I am returing this one and shopping for a better one.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Worthless, May 23, 2001

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"kendawg130" (Piscataway, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Platinum Pen Mini Three Action PDA Stylus (Stainless) (Office Product)

This "pen" does not change easily at all. You have toline up this then push that then ull get the point you want. The stylus is flimsy. I agree with Denis, Im sending this back and shopping around for a much better one.

11 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Pen For a Great Price, May 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Platinum Pen Mini Three Action PDA Stylus (Stainless) (Office Product)

I love this pen! It fits perfectly into my Palm carrying case. It's very versatile. The ink is great- it's the best stylus I have ever used too. A must buy, especially if you only want to carry one pen.