Monoprice is a US based online retailer that produces their own products and sells them to the world. Not only do they produce audio and video cables, they also produce mechanical keyboards, iPod accessories, speakers, graphics tablets and even monitors. That is a lot for a company that is relatively new to the market.
The product being reviewed is the Silver Monoprice 5" EZ Grip Stylus (9730). Retailing for 4USD before shipping, it seems to be an interesting proposition for a nicely sized, durable looking touchscreen stylus. But is it?
Given that this is Monoprice, I would not expect one to be wowed by the packaging. Its packaging is almost non-existent, just a simple white ziplock bag, which reveals the stylus in question.
Design is pretty good for a 5 dollar product. To me it looks like an inverted Just-Mobile Alupen Pro. Build quality is really good, since there are no moving parts. The rubber tips feels secure and the body feels solid. For a 5 dollar stylus this is really good. Ergonomics wise, this feels pretty impressive as well. The stylus has a good weight to it and feels really nice in the hands.
Now a stylus should not only look good, it should work well as well. And it does, really good for a 5 dollar product. For one, it does not require a lot of pressure to perform tasks. Drawing is pretty accurate on the stylus as well. As an amateur artist, I feel the stylus allows me to draw much better.
However, I do feel there are some caveats to this stylus as well. While you can draw properly with the tip pointing straight downwards, it gets a little sensitive as it get sideways. However, if you go slower and put a bit more pressure the problem is mostly resolved but not completely.
In conclusion, this touchscreen stylus impresses me, especially given its price tag of 5USD before shipping. For an ergonomic, tough yet cheap stylus, this is the one to buy. It might not be the best stylus out there, but for its price, it is a really great deal.
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