led to use the pen Adonit Dash 4 For Generation-S smartphones and tablets, switchable to all devices. Support both Apple and Android devices, very convenient! How will you use it? Let’s check.
Adonit Dash 4 pen review
fountain pen Adonit Dash 4 Simple but powerful design Made of aluminum and plastic material. It can be used for both smartphones and tablets And also supports Apple and Android devices without Bluetooth connection. at an affordable price Just carry one pen Can be switched on all devices. What details will there be? Let’s check.
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- It supports both iOS and Android systems
- No Bluetooth connection is required.
- Doorless design
- Comes with a magnetic charging stand
- Full charge within 1 hour
- It can be used for up to 15 hours
- Convenient, easy to carry
- Replaceable nibs (2 additional pieces are included)
- There are 2 colors to choose from: Graphite Black, Matt Silver.
accessories inside the box
- pen Adonit Dash 4
- USB-C charger
- User manual
- 2 replacement pen tips
drawing and drawing
- fountain pen Adonit Dash 4 Simple yet powerful design
- Available in two colors: Graphite Black and Matt Silver.
- Dimensions 150 mm x 8.8 mm Weight 15 grams.
- The pen holder is made of aluminum material. Round shape for easy grip
- The pen head material is plastic. It looks like a gel pen, writes smoothly.
- There is a button on the top of the pen. to enable-disable and change the device mode
- The nib is replaceable. and measures only 1 mm.
- There is a status LED
- The charger is magnetic.
- Easy to carry, lightweight, has a clip on the pen. You can clip it to your shirt or pants pocket.
battery and charging
- The Adonit Dash 4 pen takes 1 hour to charge and can be used continuously for 15 hours.
- The pen handle is a magnetic charger. Charging with USB-C port adapter Yes
usage control
Enabling and disabling the pen
- Activation: Press the button on the top of the pen once. the status light comes on can be used immediately
- Deactivation – Press and hold the button on the tip of the pen for 3 seconds, but if it is not used for more than 15 minutes, the pen will automatically turn off.
Change of devices
To use the device switching mode in the Adonit Dash 4 pen, press the button on the top of the pen to toggle between the green status lights. and blue status light
- Green status light 🟢 It is a mode that can be used on all devices, be it smartphone or tablet. This green light state does not have a noise canceling mode, i.e. by resting your hand on the screen itself. When used with a tablet, you cannot put your hand on the screen and write at the same time.
(* The green status light works with all smartphones, but if it is an iPad, it is compatible with 2017 or earlier iPad models.)
And
- Blue status light 🔵 It is a mode that can only be used for tablets, whether it is an iPad or a tablet from another camp, it can also be used. By including this feature, there is a noise canceling mode. Also, if the iPad is connected to the Apple Pencil, the Apple Pencil must be disconnected before it can be used. Can connect to Adonit Dash 4 pen
(* The blue indicator only works with tablets, but if it’s an iPad, it only needs to be a newer iPad.)
changing the nib
How to replace the Adonit Dash 4 stylus?
1. Straighten the nib.
2. Rotate the pen tip to the right side. Then the nib will come out automatically.
3. Insert a new pen tip. then close the nib. Then turn left to feel that it is tightly closed. That’s all.
Experience
portability
The Adonit Dash 4 pen adopts a simple yet powerful design whose exterior is designed to look like an ordinary pen. Makes you feel fresh and beautiful while using it. As for portability, it is considered an answer. Thanks to the design designed to be compact, it fits in the hand and also has a clip to attach it to your shirt pocket or even to attach a trouser bag. making it so easy to carry
However, there may be some limitations for those with iPad compatibility. If it is an iPad that is compatible with the first generation Apple Pencil, there may be a pen holder in some cases. You may need to find an additional second generation Apple Pencil bag because the second generation Apple Pencil will be magnetically attached to the device.
Change of devices
For the mode that is 🟢 green status light (Applicable to all devices) Can switch to another device as soon as it is activated. Whether you’re using the Procreate app on your iPad and then switching to it on your iPhone, it’s instant. It can be said that it is very convenient to use.
to move to 🔵 blue status light This too can be done easily. Just press the button on the stylus to switch between green and blue. Of course it works with all Apple and Android tablets, but if it’s an iPad, it just has to be a new iPad. This mode will also have to eliminate interference due to the positioning of the hand on the screen. To avoid the touch screen when we use the pen itself.
Operation on the device
- Use on iPhone
For use on iPhone, you can use the touch screen pen instead of your finger. The use of screen writing is also fluid. Which the author tried using the Notes app on the iPhone, it looks like it can be used without any problems. I can write without interruptions. Including the weight of the line, it can be done normally. But it may not be as stable as it should be. But you may need to be careful with the palm of the screen because this mode does not support interference from the palm itself.
- Use on Android smartphone
For an experiment with an Android smartphone, the author also tried using the Adonit Dash 4 pen with the Huawei Mate XS2 smartphone, and found that writing on the smartphone still has a slight delay. But you can still use the basics as usual.But if you try to use it with a Samsung S22 Ultra smartphone, you feel it can be used more smoothly. If so, it may also depend on the system and support for each model.
- Use on iPad
Test part with tablet The author tested it with iPad Pro 2020 (11 ″) and found that it can write. and paint smoothly Whether it’s Notes app or Procreate app, it supports it instantly. Both green and blue status lights But if it is used with a blue mode light, it will look more fully drawn. because there is a way to eliminate interference from the palm of the screen AND most importantly, when the pen’s battery runs out, you can plug it into the USB-C charging port and plug it directly into your iPad or MacBook to charge it.
recap
- Easy switching from one device to another
- You can draw on your smartphone for both Apple and Android devices.
- Lightweight, easy to carry
- General use, drawing, note taking, well done.
- It can be used for a long time without fear of running out of battery. Because it can be used for 3 hours.
- Easy to use and simple system
- affordable price
point of consideration
- Some devices may experience a slight delay in the drawn lines.
- If you draw on the Procreate app, you cannot set the weight.
- There are restrictions on use in some apps. (I can’t put the weight on hand)
- If you draw on your smartphone It will not support palm interference cut.
- The nib is blunt. This can make shift planning difficult.
price and place of distribution
fountain pen Adonit Dash 4 Sold at a price of 1,990 baht
Order online via here.
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