Has anyone had any experience with the Cross Penabled Tablet PC pens?

http://www.cross.com/Catalog/PenDeta...ectronic%32Pen

I like the capless version but I'm concerned that the tip will break off
with. Does anyone know if it is retractable? The capped pen protects the
tip but seems a bit more awkward to use -- it looks like you can choose to
lose your cap or place it over the eraser ....which makes it a bit difficult
to use the eraser!

Any comments or insights would be appreciated :)

Regards,

-Tum

Yes, I've used both. The tip is not likely to break off. More probable is
that the pocket clip might break off, but as of now, it's never happened
here.

I prefer the pen with the top, just because it feels better in my hand.
It's a bit more heavy, so it feels more solid, although the capless pen is
considerably more substantial than the stock Tablet pens.

The tip isn't retractable, but it's much more durable than the standard tips
we get with the standard Tablet pens.

It may be my imagination, but things just seem to work better for me when I
use the Cross pens.

--
Terri Stratton
Editor / Owner
http://thetabletpc.net
http://themediacenterpc.net
Microsoft Windows MVP / Tablet PC

"Thong Nguyen" <tum@veridicus.spamless.com> wrote in message
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> Has anyone had any experience with the Cross Penabled Tablet PC pens?
>
> http://www.cross.com/Catalog/PenDeta...ectronic%32Pen
>
> I like the capless version but I'm concerned that the tip will break off
> with. Does anyone know if it is retractable? The capped pen protects the
> tip but seems a bit more awkward to use -- it looks like you can choose to
> lose your cap or place it over the eraser ....which makes it a bit
> difficult to use the eraser!
>
> Any comments or insights would be appreciated :)
>
> Regards,
>
> -Tum
>

Thanks, that was very helpful :)

I've decided to get the capped one as I can always leave the cap at home if
I find that it's too much of a nuisance. I intend to carry the pen around
in my trouser pocket so the inbuilt clip may end up being more annoying than
useful.

"terri" <support@thetabletpc.net> wrote in message
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> Yes, I've used both. The tip is not likely to break off. More probable
> is that the pocket clip might break off, but as of now, it's never
> happened here.
>
> I prefer the pen with the top, just because it feels better in my hand.
> It's a bit more heavy, so it feels more solid, although the capless pen is
> considerably more substantial than the stock Tablet pens.
>
> The tip isn't retractable, but it's much more durable than the standard
> tips we get with the standard Tablet pens.
>
> It may be my imagination, but things just seem to work better for me when
> I use the Cross pens.
>
> --
> Terri Stratton
> Editor / Owner
> http://thetabletpc.net
> http://themediacenterpc.net
> Microsoft Windows MVP / Tablet PC
>
> "Thong Nguyen" <tum@veridicus.spamless.com> wrote in message
> news:eoUe6vD0EHA.1300@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> Has anyone had any experience with the Cross Penabled Tablet PC pens?
>>
>> http://www.cross.com/Catalog/PenDeta...ectronic%32Pen
>>
>> I like the capless version but I'm concerned that the tip will break off
>> with. Does anyone know if it is retractable? The capped pen protects
>> the tip but seems a bit more awkward to use -- it looks like you can
>> choose to lose your cap or place it over the eraser ....which makes it a
>> bit difficult to use the eraser!
>>
>> Any comments or insights would be appreciated :)
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> -Tum
>>
>

LOL! Take a look for lint before you use it. 8-) I've got the capped
model, and find trying to remember where I put the cap is the most problem
I've had with it.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Thong Nguyen" <tum@veridicus.spamless.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks, that was very helpful :)
>
> I've decided to get the capped one as I can always leave the cap at home
> if I find that it's too much of a nuisance. I intend to carry the pen
> around in my trouser pocket so the inbuilt clip may end up being more
> annoying than useful.

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful.

I think you'll be happy with your purchase.
--
Terri Stratton
Editor / Owner
http://thetabletpc.net
http://themediacenterpc.net
Microsoft Windows MVP / Tablet PC

"Thong Nguyen" <tum@veridicus.spamless.com> wrote in message
news:OVs7RZE0EHA.2316@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> Thanks, that was very helpful :)
>
> I've decided to get the capped one as I can always leave the cap at home
> if I find that it's too much of a nuisance. I intend to carry the pen
> around in my trouser pocket so the inbuilt clip may end up being more
> annoying than useful.
>
> "terri" <support@thetabletpc.net> wrote in message
> news:ukOagAE0EHA.2804@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> Yes, I've used both. The tip is not likely to break off. More probable
>> is that the pocket clip might break off, but as of now, it's never
>> happened here.
>>
>> I prefer the pen with the top, just because it feels better in my hand.
>> It's a bit more heavy, so it feels more solid, although the capless pen
>> is considerably more substantial than the stock Tablet pens.
>>
>> The tip isn't retractable, but it's much more durable than the standard
>> tips we get with the standard Tablet pens.
>>
>> It may be my imagination, but things just seem to work better for me when
>> I use the Cross pens.
>>
>> --
>> Terri Stratton
>> Editor / Owner
>> http://thetabletpc.net
>> http://themediacenterpc.net
>> Microsoft Windows MVP / Tablet PC
>>
>> "Thong Nguyen" <tum@veridicus.spamless.com> wrote in message
>> news:eoUe6vD0EHA.1300@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>> Has anyone had any experience with the Cross Penabled Tablet PC pens?
>>>
>>> http://www.cross.com/Catalog/PenDeta...ectronic%32Pen
>>>
>>> I like the capless version but I'm concerned that the tip will break off
>>> with. Does anyone know if it is retractable? The capped pen protects
>>> the tip but seems a bit more awkward to use -- it looks like you can
>>> choose to lose your cap or place it over the eraser ....which makes it a
>>> bit difficult to use the eraser!
>>>
>>> Any comments or insights would be appreciated :)
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> -Tum
>>>
>>
>
>