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Old 01-14-05, 09:30 PM   #1 (permalink)
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A 3 in 1 Stylus for the X50
Well not really, you have to do a little work first.

I got tired of digging for my stylus with my almost nonexistent fingernails so I went out looking for an alternative. I went in to a local Radio Shack to check out what they had to offer. The Belkin 4-pack Sony Clie styli were the closest in length so I got a pack ($7.99).

When I got home I put one in and was dismayed to find the thing stuck out almost an eight of an inch from the top.

Now one of the features of these Belkin Sony styli replacements is that they have a thin ridge with three vertical grooves on the end unlike the wide stubby end of the X50s stock stylus that was giving me headaches, (well fingeraches really ).

I took a razorblade and placed it in the center groove and worried it down to the body of the stylus then with the razor flat on the stylus body I worried my way up to the original cut removing two of the four teeth so to speak. Lo and behold,! It fit! Now I can use my finger instead of my fingernails to get the stylus out. I did the same with a 3 in 1 Sony Clie replacement stylus from semsons.com ($3.50), and it fit too. Now I'll always have a pen whenever I carry my X50.

What do you think? This was my first PDA Mod so be gentle.
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Old 01-14-05, 10:33 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Pics? I'm interested to see how it looks....
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Old 01-14-05, 10:40 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I have very well trimmed nails and I have no problem with the dell stylus?
I just pull it out
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Old 01-14-05, 11:06 PM   #4 (permalink)
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The best I can do right now is post a link to picture of the Clie stylus from somewhere. I'll have some pics if the completed mod with stylus in slot on Tuesday afternoon. The Belkin stylus has a grey body with white end pieces. The 3 in 1 stylus has a silver metal body with white end pieces. I'll put the link to the 3 in 1 picture in this post shortly.

Update: Link to the unchanged stylus pic from semsons.com

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Old 01-15-05, 08:15 AM   #5 (permalink)
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I did a quick search but couldnt find any. I know my dad had a stylus for his tungsten T3 that you could press in the top, and it would epand out about 2 inches making the thing longer, yet able to fit in the smaller slots. Is there curently anything available that does this? My big hands would appreciate it very much
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Old 01-15-05, 08:24 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Is there not something like this on sale in the US?
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Old 01-18-05, 02:24 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Here are some pics; Pretty self explanatory
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File Type: jpg The Tools Needed.jpg (53.0 KB, 351 views)
File Type: jpg Sony Stylus Before.jpg (58.9 KB, 349 views)
File Type: jpg Sony Stylus After Mod.jpg (61.5 KB, 381 views)
File Type: jpg Finished Product.jpg (48.0 KB, 463 views)
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Old 01-19-05, 12:35 PM   #8 (permalink)
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So Pared, What do you think? Spend 25 dollars for the Black one or make your own for $3.50 and a little of your time?
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Originally Posted by Don't Panic!
What do you think? This was my first PDA Mod so be gentle.
Very cool.
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Thanks robrecht.
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Old 01-19-05, 09:28 PM   #11 (permalink)
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u look like a women
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I used a model, well a co-worker really but she's cute.
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awww.i got a ton of clie styluses
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Old 01-19-05, 10:01 PM   #14 (permalink)
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I've got some left over Clie styli also! Thanks!
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