Microsoft Surface Pen for Surface Pro 3 - Black
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About Microsoft Surface Pen for Surface Pro 3 - Black
Overall Feedback:
71% positive
66% appreciated the precise accuracy, but 34% experienced occasional errors
The pen works flawlessly with Microsoft's built-in software and captures my handwriting amazingly.
When I write with this pen, the tip keeps sliding on the side and it drives me crazy.
When I touch the screen with the tip of the pen, the onscreen graphics show that contact has been made but nothing happens.
I have to write bigger letters and slowly to be able to read later what I jotted down because the tactile feedback is extremely poor.
73% liked the long-lasting battery life, but 27% found it drained quickly
The battery died after 3 days of use.
I changed the battery but it didn't last long. I bought another new pen 3 months ago and it is already not working. I replaced the tip and changed the battery but it still doesn't work. I'm not sure what the problem is, but I think it's too much to keep buying and it doesn't last.
90% appreciated the seamless connectivity, though 10% experienced connection issues
I have to press multiple times to get the pen and Windows to do what I want, and it's sluggish.
My pen stopped functioning and it would not bring up a mouse pointer on the screen.
64% praised the pen's durability, but 36% experienced premature wear
The quality is pretty solid, but the buttons rattle if tapped instead of pressed.
My pen's battery failed after 4-5 months.
I am disappointed with the durability of the pen as it is not made for constant use and prone to wear and tear.
72% found it easy to use, but 28% found it difficult
I am impressed with the performance of the pen and how well it captures my handwriting.
I use the digital pen with my Surface 3, which did not come with a pen.
I suggest making the tips of the pen replaceable. It would be easy to take the current tip out and put a new one in, and the pen seems to be designed for tip replacement.
I am frustrated with the performance of the SP3 Pen. It is sluggish and requires multiple presses to get the desired response from Windows. Even when the pen touches the screen, the onscreen graphics show that contact has been made but nothing happens, requiring further presses to get the application to respond.
75% found the ergonomic design comfortable, but 25% had issues with grip size
I am frustrated with the SP3 Pen as it does not perform well with the applications I use and requires multiple presses to get the pen and Windows to do what I want.
78% appreciated the quiet writing experience, though 22% found it noisy
I frequently have to disconnect the pen and take out the battery to reset it.
