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This is an EXCELLENT stylus. But as other reviewers noted, there is a skipping problem. I noticed periodic skipping on the very first day I got it. At first it was great, but within an hour of playing around with it, the skipping began. It's not constant, but enough to be annoying. I immediately ordered the thermal paste Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound 3.5 Grams for less than $8 and it'll be here in 2 days. I will update my review after I try this home remedy.
Last week I bought the Adonit Jot Script and immediately returned it. I wrote a review on that as well if you want to read why I made that decision and did so very quickly. Jot Script Review: http://www.amazon.com/Adonit-Script-Evernote-Edition-Stylus/product-reviews/B00DQEB1V4/ref=cm_cr_dp_synop?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending#RR7P7F7H3XKOA
Another odd thing that happened the first time I used the stylus is it seemed to to be writing above center. So if I was writing on a lined paper template, my letters were always hovering 10% above the line. And crossing t's and dotting i's got interesting. I decided to try and ID if this was the stylus or the software, so I opened up Notetaker HD and Bamboo Paper. It was perfectly centered when I wrote in those apps. Then I went back to Penultimate (my app of choice) and somehow it had corrected itself and was now writing in the center as well. I don't know if using it in other apps had anything to do with it, but if you're having a similar problem, you may as well give that a shot.
If the thermal paste does the trick, this stylus will be the best ever and I will probably buy another one and more as gifts for coworkers! If not, it will be rendered unusable and returned to Amazon. Stay tuned...
***4 DAY Update***
I removed the plastic disc at the tip of the stylus, and with a toothpick, applied a tiny dab of thermal grease to the ball joint. Then with the plastic disc on a flat surface, I applied downward pressure and snapped the ball joint back into the disc.
After 4 days of using this stylus after applying the grease, it works A LOT better. Everyone once in a while I get a tiny bit of skipping, but it's pretty infrequent. This at-home fix move this stylus from a 'barely usable' status to a real legitimate writing implement that I use daily to take electronic notes instead of using paper and pen. I am considering buying a second one now that I know this fix will work. If I do, I will post a video of how to do the at-home fix. It is VERY simple, anyone can do it.
***2 WEEK UPDATE***
I am so frustrated - the little disc at the tip of the stylus popped off and I cannot find it anywhere at my office. I seriously LOVE this stylus and use it every day to take notes at work, on calls, in meetings, etc. But now I have to resort to a rubber nib stylus and it is like going from being able to sprint one minute, back to crawling around like a baby now. I NEED that darn little plastic disc. I just ordered replacements online for next day delivery, but it's killing me not having my jot pro right now. Recommendation - Along with your thermal paste, buy a pack of replacement discs (make sure to get the dampening kind if you have the newer version of the jot pro - the original/classic won't work).
***4 WEEK UPDATE***
I found the plastic disc, but still ordered replacement discs. And I also went ahead and ordered ANOTHER JOT PRO (just in case I lose my original one).
RED vs BLUE Jot Pro
Red - Skipped a lot. This was my original Jot Pro that I had to use the thermal paste with. Since the plastic disc popped off a few times, the thermal paste is wearing thin and I will need to reapply soon. No big deal.
Blue - I bought this second Jot Pro 2 weeks ago and have been using it most of the time. Interestingly, THIS one DOES NOT SKIP a lot like the red one did. I have not applied the thermal paste yet. I want to see how long it'll work.
I don't know what would cause the difference between these two, but if you're okay with blue, you may want to buy that one instead. Both are the 2nd Generation Jot Pro models with the dampening disc, FYI.
| Brand | adonit |
|---|---|
| Item model number | ADJPDG |
| Item Weight | 0.845 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 7.48 x 2.17 x 0.75 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 7.48 x 2.17 x 0.75 inches |
| Color | Gun metal |
| Manufacturer | Adonit |
| ASIN | B00931K1QK |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | February 13, 2012 |
