Having a cool looking
stylus to go along with a stylish PDA is key. Ok, I am sure that
fashion sense is not something most PDA's users really think about, but
I always like to have a neat stylus especially when I am showing off a
device. Face it, included styli are dull and even most of the
replacements aren't that good. They also don't provide versatility
for writing on other surfaces. The paag X4 Stylus is a stylish
stylus that provides not only stylus, pen and pencil tips but also an
additional highlighters.
The idea behind the form of this stylus is nothing
new. I have many metal styli that are of the same shape and
feature four different tips. The first thing you really notice of
this stylus is clear and white coloring. The plastic instead of
metal makes the whole stylus lighter but the rubberized surface makes it
feel great in your hand. The stylus is the same size as most pens
so it fits well in the hand, promoting writing similar to that for a
standard pen.
The stylus tip is a standard white tip.
It provides a better tip that most proprietary styli. Not only
does it contain a stylus but also both red and black pens and a
mechanical pencil. Not to be out done, a highlighter insert is
also include so users can swap out one of the pens for the highlighter.
An eraser is also imbedded in the top. One problem with the stylus
is because it is not metal, the casing is prone to cracking. I
have seen this with similar styli and I worry that where the two pieces
screw together, cracking may occur. Other than that I don't have
any problem with the stylus, though users to have to get used to the
mechanics for how the pen works. (The idea is, look a the symbol
on the top for what you want and press the button.)
This
product is the first from paag. The X4 Stylus combines style and
functionality. The stylus has style with optimal functionality at
an inexpensive price, and the paag website for the product has to be one
of the most inventive as it even includes an interactive tour of the
stylus. At just under $10, the paag X4 Stylus is a great addition
to a PDA users mobile life.
Dave's Score - 8.5
This means, this product is a very good product,
though has some features which could be improved. This product
embodies quality in its design and application, and is something I
would (or do) use.
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