Stylus for HP Pavillion ALl in One 27 Touch Screen

[Daodaodao]

Hi,

I need to buy a digital pen to write on a HP Pavillion ALl in One 27 Touch Screen. I have checked the list of active pens that are compatible with different kinds of HP computers but All in One is not listed in there (this website: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05166879). So please let me know which pen will be compatible with my computer.

Thank  you!

[Dragon-Fur · Accepted solution]

@Daodaodao

There is no magic "alternate" document for stylus compatibility. 

Not all touchscreens support an active stylus.

I pulled one random example from the eight models I found in the HP Store and double checked the Specs for that model in two locations -- There is no mention of a supported Active Stylus.

Passive Pen / Stylus

If you do not find an active pen listed for your computer, consider the "passive" pen as mentioned in the compatibility document:  HP PCs - Touchscreen Compatibility with Pen and 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 operate 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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[Daodaodao]

Could you please recommend a capacitive stylus for my pavillion all in one touchscreen?

[Dragon-Fur]

@Daodaodao

These are pretty simple devices -- I have a passive (capacitive) stylus that I purchased for my the first iPad (several years ago); the pen works on any of my Touch Screen devices.

Find one you like, in other words.

Passive Pen / Stylus

If you do not find an active pen listed in the  compatibility document for your computer, consider the "passive" pen.

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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