Thread: Why the stylus isn’t dead
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2010-05-09 , 02:58
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#19
Originally Posted by ysss View Post
...Stylus, as far as I can tell, is only useful for:

- Handwriting: yes, this is such a natural input method for slate tablet
- Sketching: yes, this is a great use many people will want/need
- Interacting with small screen elements: Useful for remote terminal access or running ported/emulated desktop apps

Other than the 3 above, finger > stylus...
These three uses would cover most content creation, which is a major use of tablets (unlike PMPs / ITs, where even simpler controls would do).

You can eat with your fingers, but to cook you would need a good knife.
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