I bought one of these for my girlfriend and I to trial with our new iPads. I was enticed by the desire to reduce the fingerprints on the Retina Screen, and, bring more precision to my on screen activity. Although I am satisfied from the packaging, case and quality of build etc. that I was sent a genuine AluPen, this product it isn't right for me.
Firstly, despite the logic of what at least one reviewer has said, in that, the size is clearly stated on this site, I found it just too big - I do have quite small hands for a male, but, am generally quite robust about things and used to handling gadgets. This product is also too "clumpy" and heavy despite being aluminium, and, largely hollow. I have no complaint about the rubber tip which does actually activate the iPad screen very well, but, in my view its' utility is impeded by the bulky/heavy body of the pen.
Additionally, the supplied case is quite unimaginative - there is no fitting to keep the pen/case together with the iPad, given the premium pricing of this product, and, the fact it has won a German "Red Dot" Award, I'm surprised by this.
You are probably wondering, well, how have I give this item four stars? The fact is my girlfriend and her work colleagues think this AluPen is excellent and believe my perception is entirely wrong. I have to accept I'm greatly outnumbered, and, it must be my failing that I don't get along with this product, hence, four stars based on all the positive feedback I've received from third parties.