Wacom Bamboo Stylus fineline for iPad 3/4, iPad Air and iPad mini - Pink (CS600CP)

I like the stylus, though I do admit, I think the Bamboo Paper app leaves a lot to be desired. But, the stylus does work well as a fine tip stylus in other apps, you just don't get the pressure sensitivity, "built in" palm rejection, or the use of the button on the stylus. I'm sure apps will begin to support the stylus soon enough -- after all, it did just get released.I bought it for handwriting, note taking stuff, on my iPad. I mention this because I can't really speak to its uses as an artistic tool -- I can't do much more than doodle. I did try out some doodling in the Bamboo Paper app, and it worked. I can't say anything more than that on the subject of drawing, sketching, etc.Some Pros:* The stylus does feel good. Has a nice weight to it.* Rechargable -- via a simple micro-USB cable, like so many other electronics. Though the included USB cable is a bit short...* Has a cap with a pocket clip on it, like a real pen would. This is great not only to protect the nib on the stylus when not in use, but keeps the stylus from just rolling off your desk/table, and makes it a bit easier to carry the stylus around (whether in your pocket, or a pen holder in a bag/case, etc.)* Cheaper than some of the competitors.* Works as a decent stylus in apps, even if they don't support the API just yet* Auto sleeps after a bit of time, conserving battery life. Turn back on via the button on the stylus (nearly all tiny-tip styli need power to work, this is no exception). Wacom says you get around 26 hours of writing out of it -- but they don't say how long it will keep its charge when not in use.Some Cons:* Yes, sometimes there is an offset between where the tip is and where the pixels are filling in when using the official app. It's weird, and sometimes it doesn't happen to me at all. But when it does, it is rather annoying and confusing to keep writing with it.* Disconnects can happen, but seem to quickly resolve themselves. This doesn't appear to be an issue in other apps, when they aren't using the bluetooth features of the stylus.* Often for proper palm rejection you have to touch the stylus to the screen first, then rest your hand/palm against the screen.* The app works better in landscape mode than portrait. Because even with palm rejection on, as you move down the "page" you inevitably will hit one of the controls Wacom has put on the bottom of the screen to change pages in your virtual notebook.For some reason, the palm rejection in their app doesn't account for this...Come to think of it, most of the cons are with the app...I have tried other apps as well. Again, they don't support the bluetooth features (pressure sensitivity, palm reject, and button), but the stylus works really well in some of these apps.Penultimate by EverntoteThe app's built-in palm rejection works fairly well, and I can write more accurately than with a standard, fat-tipped stylus. Of course, the app supports the Adonit Jot Script Evernote Edition, and I doubt it will support any other brands anytime soon.Paper by 53Eh, not so good here. It works, but this app isn't very good for handwriting. It's built-in attempt at line thickness based on how fast/slow you draw on the screen feels weird when using a stylus. They also have their own stylus, so not sure they'll ever support others.NoteabilityNot really gonna work. The app has no built-in palm rejection, so writing is kinda hard here. I think this app really intends you to just type, or use your fingertip to write.GoodNotesNow we're talking. I got excellent results in GoodNotes by setting up my "writing posture" for palm rejection. The stylus then worked really well as a handwriting device, even without the added bluetooth functionality. Of course this app gets good results from just about any stylus, but using the Wacom definitely felt more like "real" writing, as compared with a fat tipped stylus.Now, all that said, there are cheaper, fine-tipped styli on the market that have no bluetooth features. They simply offer a powered fine-tip that lets you get good lines, handwriting, drawing, etc. But if Wacom can get other apps to support this, the pressure sensitivity will make things even nicer than they are now. And that's one of the reasons I took the chance on this Bamboo Fineline stylus -- the pressure sensitivity can just make handwriting look that much more natural. If they can fix their own app's quirks, that would be a good start. According to their website, support is coming in the apps INKredible, NotesPlus, Noteshelf, and GoodReader. Of those, GoodReader is the only one I use, so we'll see if/when it gets updated. They also claim on their site the app PDFpen has support, but that app is pricey.For now, I am hopeful that my Bamboo Fineline will become more useful in the coming months. If not, it still works pretty well in GoodNotes, and when it works in Bamboo Paper it works very well.

UPDATE (27 Feb 15): I've owned this pen for 5 months. I use it once or twice a week. The firmware was recently updated through a smooth little app that Wacom put out. The pen still works fine. It does what it need to do. The firmware update included hand position preferences much like the recent OneNote update. One warning: DO NOT PUT THE CAP ON THE BACK OF THE PEN. I have been putting the cap on the back of the pen while in use (like you would a normal pen) and the whole end of the pen came off with it and is now stuck. I recently got off the phone with Wacom tech support and they are requesting pictures to process a replacement. If that process does not go smoothly I will post another update. Otherwise, assume it went fine. I still like the pen and will continue to use it.ORIGINAL REVIEW: I have been using this stylus for a couple weeks now. Although it does have it's flaws overall I find it to be a very capable and useful tool. If you want a pretty accurate pen that somehow magically works on a device that was never intended for a pen this is the one. If you are an artist and looking for a precision tool this may not be for you. I use this for taking notes and doodling in the Bamboo app exclusively. I cannot attest to it working accurately in other apps. One exception is when I tried Sketchbook Pro. As Wacom informs you in the directions and on their website any unsupported apps will have a slight offset and lack palm rejection. I found this to be true although it is still quite useable.PROS:Fairly accurate when using the Bamboo app and syncing the pen. The stylus will act as a capacitive stylus using any app, but there is a slight offset. Nothing as dramatic as other reviewers have suggested. I never became infuriated and it has not yet ruined my life. I have found myself writing in the bamboo app, noticed the offset, pressed the little button on the side, it automatically syncs, and the offset is gone (mostly). Anytime you use new technology you have to take the time to learn it. After spending some time with the pen (minutes) I learned all the quirks and how to deal with them. Even Wacom styluses on Windows tablets have quirks. This pen seems to be a little sensitive to how you hold it and where the iPad is in relation to your eyes. If you have the screen far away and at a weird angle (like on the desk while you lean back in a chair) it may appear to still have an offset. It takes seconds to identify this and keep writing without interruption.Easy to use. Open the app, click the button, and go. The palm rejection seems to work well. You have to train yourself to have the pen close enough to the screen to know to ignore your palm. You can't have the pen in your mouth and rage that the app draws lines when your hands touch the screen.Super long battery life. It lasts forever. I haven't had it die on me and I have only recharged it once. I have used it for several hours over the last couple weeks.CONS:You can't draw diagonal lines with much accuracy. When drawing diagonal lines you end up with a wavy line. I tried this in both the Bamboo app and in Sketchbook Pro. Just a weird wavy line. If you retrace the line back and forth without picking up the pen it follows the same pattern. This isn't a major drawback for me because I am not an architect or someone who designs precision instruments using my iPad. I take notes and doodle ideas for construction projects.You have to learn how to use it. It's not quite as simple as learning a Windows based stylus (but even those have issues). You have to open the app and test it out to learn what it can and can't do. This doesn't bother me but it seems to have destroyed other reviewers entire existence.Worst case scenario Bamboo has a return policy. You can try it and if you hate it like some others do, you can return it. I just think it's awesome that I can write on my iPad. I had purchased a separate Windows tablet just for these tasks but I found it annoying to have multiple platforms and devices. Now I don't have to do that. The Windows tablet is sold, and my iPad can do all the things I need it to. It was definitely worth the gamble.

Occasionally disconnects from iphone 6s. Connecting is a bit of a challenge sometimes as well, even after initial pairing. When it does work, the precision is very good. The connect button is awkwardly located on the pen barrel close to where your fingers grip the pen. As a consequence, it is easy to accidentally hit the reconnect button while writing midstream. That is really annoying because then you have to wait for the pen to pair again. Otherwise, a well-made product and facilitates writing fine strokes.

If you are looking for a good notetaking, active, stylus. This Wacom Bambo Fineline does the job pretty well.Once paired properly, the pen powered on and using a compatible app like Good Notes - you are set to take as much notes, and as fast as you would be able to on paper.There are issues at times, sometimes the palm rejection isn't perfect, that more often than not it works very well and you can be confident in writing notes without issue.

Will fail with Ipad Air 2, and will only work in apps that allow you to leave a finger on the display (to compensate for the Air 2 switching the screen to sleep states multiple times a second.)I wish this would have worked.

Not at all representative of a writing instrument/experience. Do not purchase if you wish to use this to take notes. I assumed with bluetooth integration, there would be a higher degree of precision and accuracy... simply not the case. Save yourself a lot of money and buy a cheap (simple) stylus that will function as well if not better.

me gustó mucho aunque fue raro el proceso para acoplarlo con el ipad air pero de la nada dejó de funcionar. el ipad lo detectaba pero no escribía nada.