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The video provides an in-depth review of the Lenovo Precision Pen 3, primarily focusing on its performance in note-taking and drawing when used with the Lenovo Tech P12 Pro tablet. Theo appreciates the pen's solid build, good writing performance, and features such as palm rejection, pressure sensitivity, and a 15-hour battery life. However, he criticizes its subpar drawing capabilities, slight latency issues due to app limitations, and the awkwardly placed side button that is prone to accidental clicks.
Various note-taking apps are also evaluated: "Incredible" captures handwriting with no latency but suffers from poor palm rejection; Microsoft OneNote displays visible jitter and unresponsive shortcuts; Lenovo’s note-taking software lacks comprehensive functionalities, making it inadequate for intense note-taking sessions. Despite these imperfections, the pen is deemed effective for general handwriting tasks, offering reliable performance with minor issues like pen jitter and occasional difficulty with palm rejection.
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In this part of the video, Theo reviews the Lenovo Precision Pen 3 with a focus on its note-taking performance and features. The pen is designed for the Lenovo Tech P12 Pro (also known as Celsim Pad Pro 12.6). Theo states that while the pen’s drawing performance is subpar, its writing performance is quite good. Purchased for around $70 on AliExpress, this pen might come bundled with the tablet, depending on the region. The package includes the pen, warranty info, quick start guide, and one replacement pen nib, with replacement nibs not yet for sale. The pen features a cylindrical design with a single flat side for attachment and charging on the tablet, a battery life rated for 15 hours, and a shortcut button with pre-configured functions. The pen has over 4,000 levels of pressure sensitivity and palm rejection but lacks detailed specifications regarding the technology used for tilt and pressure. Despite its solid build quality, Theo critiques the position of the side button, which he often accidentally clicks while writing or drawing.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the performance and features of a pen tablet. The pen is noted to be less suitable for drawing compared to writing due to slight wobble and potential cursor offset, especially if the pen is held at a lower angle. This can be mitigated by holding the pen more vertically. The display is laminated, minimizing the gap between the pen tip and the line.
Before use, the pen must be paired with the tablet via Bluetooth by attaching it to the back of the tablet, which also charges the pen. This method implies the pen may not be compatible with older tablets. Palm rejection is demonstrated, allowing users to rest their palm on the display without unintended marks. Strict palm rejection can be enabled within certain apps like Wacom Bamboo Paper, preventing finger or palm input.
The tablet’s display runs at 120Hz, but most apps operate at 60Hz, which can cause some latency, particularly noticeable with long sweeping lines rather than regular writing. The pen accurately captures handwriting with good responsiveness and features pressure sensitivity, allowing for varied line thickness.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the performance of different note-taking apps using a stylus on a tablet. The first app mentioned is “Incredible,” which doesn’t use pressure sensitivity and instead relies on software-applied styles. Despite capturing handwriting well with no latency, it suffers from poor palm rejection, resulting in stray dots from palm contact.
Next, the speaker evaluates Microsoft OneNote, noting visible handwriting degradation, more jitter, and letters that shimmer before settling. They also mention that the pen’s side button isn’t an eraser and can’t be configured for shortcuts. Furthermore, the cursor should disappear while writing but doesn’t always do so in OneNote.
Lastly, the speaker reviews the limitations of Lenovo software’s note-taking features, highlighting the restricted functionalities such as a pan, eraser, selection, and undo, which are insufficient for heavy note-takers. There’s also a mention of text digitization but with no clear way to copy out the digitized text.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the functionalities of a note-taking tablet and pen are reviewed. A brief overview of the quick preview button suggests it’s less useful compared to traditional note-taking apps. The laser pointer mode is highlighted for presentations, turning the cursor into a large red dot, useful when connecting to a projector. The magnifying glass tool and a camera feature follow; the camera can correct photos to give a flat view, although the accuracy is questionable. The video hints at customizable pen and display shortcuts, such as calling up quick notes or an auto lost alert when the pen is distant. Handwriting and note-taking are graded A-minus due to slight jitter, while drawing is rated B-minus due to wavy lines.