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The Griffin iPad stylus is essentially identical to the Boxwave stylus. The only noticeable difference is the clip on the Griffin, which is a bit heavier, and feels more sturdy. Whether or not they are actually the same, the similarity is a good thing. As I noted in my in-depth review of the Boxwave, it is a “solid, durable stylus for a great price.” So is the Griffin.
The Griffin iPad stylus is currently just over $11 on Amazon. That’s a few bucks more than the Boxwave, but I think the clip of the Griffin is better-looking enough that I wouldn’t mind the extra cost. Then again, I’m picky about writing utensils. If you want a lanyard to plug your stylus into your tablet’s microphone jack, get the Boxwave. If you plan to keep your stylus in a bag or pocket, get the Griffin.
Otherwise, my review of the Boxwave applies equally to the Griffin. It is a huge improvement on trying to take notes or draw with a finger, and it should last you a good, long time.
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Reviewed by Sam Glover on .
Summary: The Griffin iPad stylus is a huge improvement on trying to take notes or draw with a finger, and it should last you a good, long time.
Overall score: 4 (out of 5)
Sam Glover has been writing about law practice technology, management, marketing, and other stuff on Lawyerist since 2007. He consults on appeals and motion practice in his solo practice. When he isn't blogging or lawyering, Sam drinks espresso and plays with fountain pens.
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Sam,
have you ever tried the Jot Pro stylus? I use it in on my iPad to grade student essays and take notes with Penultimate. It’s a bit pricey, but writes and feels like a standard ink pen.
http://adonit.net/product/jot-pro/
I’ve got a review unit on my desk right now!
Quick preview: so far, I don’t prefer it to the Pogo Sketch+, which is my current favorite cheapo stylus.
We paid $10 for a bundle of stylus’s from the Friendly Swede. Is there a good reason to pay $11 for one?
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I’m not saying this to be flip.
Think about a stylus like you think about a pen. If you are perfectly happy with cheap pens, you will probably be perfectly happy with a cheap stylus.
I like nice pens. Since I use a keyboard for most writing, I don’t write much with a pen. That means I like to write with — and on — something nice when I do. The same goes for taking notes or drawing in my tablet.
While your cheapo styli will probably be perfectly serviceable, I prefer to get something a little more substantial.
Which keyboard are you using? I’m probably going to get one this week. Once I have that, I hate to admit it, but my iPad will be a pretty freaking useful device.
I have the standard Apple Bluetooth keyboard. I like the Apple keyboards so much I’m actually using them on all my Windows computers, too.