Lenovo Active Pen 2, 4096 Levels of Pressure Sensitivity, Customized Shortcut Buttons, for ThinkPad X1 Tablet Gen 2, Miix 720, 510, 520, Yoga 720, 920, Replacement Tips Included, GX80N07825

For my Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Yoga 2-, I purchased the Lenovo Active 2 pen. Given that I couldn't find a review for this pen anywhere, I decided to write one myself. Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes It works with the X1 Yoga, and there was no need to install any drivers, which I was overjoyed to learn. The X1 yoga came with a toothpick to insert into a silo on the side of my computer for a stylus (thinkpad pen pro 3). The Active Pen 2 outperforms the original stylus in almost every way. It feels good in the hand (though it is a little lighter than a traditional pen), the sensitivity is great, the side buttons stand out so you can find them easily, and the extra blue tooth button on top is a nice touch! It's also a very attractive stylus. br>br>The nibs/tips, button placement, USB "holder," and top button functionality are my major criticisms of the pen. 1) The nibs on the pen appear to be a tad wider than the original stylus for the X1 yoga, which makes writing in fine print a bit difficult; 2) the USB holder is mediocre at best, and I'm afraid to use it for fear of damaging the USB slot. It would have been more appropriate to do a magnetized version of the same thing. 3) It's great to be able to find the buttons without looking down, unlike with the stylus that came with my laptop and the Active Pen 1. However, because they are located relatively low on the pen's body, it is far too easy for my fingers to accidentally press them while I am writing. 3) The top button appears to have only one function, despite the stylus settings indicating that it can have up to three different functions. It's most likely because the pen was never intended to perform more than one function, so it's a minor quibble on my part. br>br>I discovered this pen just hours after ordering the Lenovo Active Pen 1 and immediately canceled my order to buy it. I'm glad I did because I think the active pen from Lenovo is a fantastic upgrade. After using the Surface Pro Pen, I think it's a fantastic replacement for computers with Wacom AES digitizers, rather than the Surface Pro N-Type. trig digitizer is a computer program that calculates the angles of a triangle Overall, I would recommend this pen to anyone who owns a computer that supports Wacom AES technology, as well as to anyone who owns an active pen 1.

London Wolfe

| Mar 25, 2021

I'm glad I bought it; it's great for taking electronic notes that I can access from multiple devices rather than strewn about with a million papers! br>br>Before purchasing, I did some research and would like to address the following issues: br>br>Prior to purchasing, I noticed several reviews stating that the buttons on the sides are easily pushed - True, but there is a setting in Windows 10 that appears to work well for preventing accidental button clicks. br>br>Another gripe is the USB holder - it's too small. While it works well, my Yoga 920 only has one USB port, so it isn't an option for me. As a (cheap) alternative, I used the medium size Arune pen loops (and stuck them on the inside of my laptop cover) and it appears to have solved the problem! br>br>I'm happy with my purchase in general!.

Seth Pratt

| Feb 02, 2021

This is the first time I've used a device like this. I'd never used a Wacom tablet or an active pen before, so this was a completely new experience for me. br>br>First, the battery setup was a little awkward; thankfully, they have reverse polarity protection because I accidentally installed the button cells backwards because they are so small and difficult to get in. The pen is also slick. br>br>Second, it is slick. It moves around a lot in my fingers, partly because I'm constantly adjusting it as the pen slips a little. As a result, I've been hitting the buttons by accident, so I'm going to try putting some tape on the pen's head to see if it helps with grip. br>br>Returning to the battery, I believe there was a missed opportunity with the pen holder that plugs into the USB port: this could have been a wireless charging solution, with the pen containing a rechargeable battery that could be recharged by an induction coil in the pen holder. Instead, it's just a piece of plastic with a disposable primary cell of an unusual size. br>br>I don't blame the pen for this, but I had to change the way I use pens in general to get this to work properly on the display. This is largely due to my lack of experience with such matters. br>br>Overall, the concept appeals to me, and it appears to work well. It runs on Linux right out of the box, which is a huge plus. The execution, on the other hand, could be improved. br>br>Creative+ paraphrase: I know I've mentioned the battery arrangement's flaws before, but I can't stress enough how badly designed this system is. Not only does it use a variety of battery technologies, but the button cells can be costly; at the current price of $40 for this pen, expect your total cost of ownership for the first year to be more than double that. AAAA batteries aren't too expensive, and most other pens I've seen only require this type of battery. Also, because there is no hard off switch on this pen, the AAAA battery may drain simply from being in your bag due to accidental nib activation, as mine does.

Owen Durham

| May 29, 2021

It worked fine with my Yoga 720 after I replaced a few of the included batteries. Until everything was in working order, I was frustrated. The pen requires two AAAA batteries, which are impossible to come by in my area; however, the real issue was with the small watch batteries, which can be found at Walmart's jewelry counter, and I am now using it as an art tool.

Antonella Burns

| Mar 11, 2021