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gort
01-27-2004, 02:11 PM
Hi.. I'm sure this has been discussed before, but has anyone found a T3 stylus replacement which also doubles as an ink pen (and, of course, can be kept in the T3 stylus slot when not in use)? If so, please share where you got it (URL), the cost, etc.

Much thanks...
:)

wghandorf
01-27-2004, 04:00 PM
Originally posted by gort
Hi.. I'm sure this has been discussed before, but has anyone found a T3 stylus replacement which also doubles as an ink pen (and, of course, can be kept in the T3 stylus slot when not in use)? If so, please share where you got it (URL), the cost, etc.

Much thanks...
:)
IMHO, there is no good news on this. I've preciously posted this info. I bought two of the "3-1" stylui from StylusCentral and two of the "3-1" styli from Innpocket. All 4 were total crap. All were cheaply made, didn't fit too well and within 3-4 days none of them would release fron silo without repeated presses. I finally got my $$ back from Innpocket, and only partial refund from StylusCentral, and it's been 2 months!!! OK, so then I decided to get the "Cadillac" of stylus pens, the $20 Panache. It is chrome plated, fits well, and extends a good length. The only problem is that the nail head top fell off. I superglued it back on and in a few days the ink cartridge exploded!. Returned it. Got a 2nd Panache, and same thing happened. Top fell off, and ink started leaking after I glued it back on. Returned it, and got a 3rd Panache. The top didn't fall off but was clearly loose. Reglued it and so far so good. After going thru all this with a Panache rep, an engineer called me, and is working on the issue. I bought the Panache cuz of all the board member's positive comments about it, but my experience with 3 of them has been less than satisfactory to say the least. One last warning, Beware of the business end of any stylus coming loose and becoming lodged in the silo. This happened with my Z71. Had to send it in to Palm for repair to get it removed. So, now everytime I use the Panache I make sure the end is screwed tightly. A pain, but I really need the pen part of the stylus so I'm putting up with the problem. My advice is don't use any brand pen stylus unless you are ready to assume the risk of the above, and avoid the StylusCentral and InnPocket brands at all costs. Of course all this is just IMHO. Good luck!