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11-02-2018 09:00 AM
I was thinking of buy a touch screen pen for my laptop but im not sure which pen will work on my laptop as some dont work on same laptop.
11-02-2018 10:08 AM - edited 11-02-2018 10:10 AM
There are several, long pages listing the many models in this series.
List here:
Category Product Information > Topic Product Specifications
- A quick check of a few of these does NOT show that the computer supports an Active Stylus.
- At least one of the models does provide the "Touch Screen" display. (HP ENVY - 13-ah0001na)
- Having a touch screen does not mean the computer supports an Active Stylus.
- Having a touch screen means the computer might work with a Passive Stylus (notes below).
Find a Stylus for your computer
First, find the computer's exact Model name:
HP Notebook PCs - How Do I Find My Model Number or Product Number?
Search the document for a compatible stylus:
HP PCs - Touchscreen Compatibility with Pen and Stylus
- If there is an HP Active Stylus available for your model, it should be included in the document.
- Pen(s) compatible with your computer are marked with an “X” to the right of your computer model, in the column(s) under the Pen name / description(s).
- Additional information can sometimes be found in Advisory Documents for your computer.
- The document is updated as new information becomes available.
Passive Pen / Stylus
If your computer has a touch screen, consider the not-as-much-fun alternative for computers that do not support the Active Stylus.
Reminders:
- Passive pen is not the same thing as an active stylus.
- Passive pen does not act like an art pencil.
- Passive pen does not interact with Windows Ink.
- Passive pen can be used on the desktop -- open icons, menus, activate programs.
- Passive pen does not have a battery nor does it contain any electronics used to interface with the screen.
- Capacitive / Passive pen tips are "fat" to allow the pen to cover enough of the screen area to activate the "touch". (See article below for actual terms and definitions.)
- Use your favorite search engine -- search for "active stylus versus capacitive stylus"
One example:
Artist Guide to Active vs Capacitive Styluses
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