The Ultimate Galaxy Tab Note-Taking Upgrade!

The LAMY Al-Star Black EMR is a digital stylus offering great ergonomics wrapped in an aluminum build. It retails for about $10-$15 more than the S Pen that comes bundled with the Galaxy Tab S7+. On paper the LAMY Al-Star Black EMR looks like the ultimate upgrade of the S Pen for note takers. Here’s everything you need to know about the LAMY Al-Star Black EMR before you pick one up for your Galaxy Tab.
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[@Thao]

👋 Would you consider this? (Note - Links below are affiliate links) Previous Video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6XLopltmteUqtU 🛒 LAMY EMR - geni.us/ocCrxG 🛒 SPEN - geni.us/ffO4yi

[@cheesepluschips]

if we werent broke 😩

[@sureshvishwa6352]

Mesmerizing voice.

[@cathyjacynthe98]

OK, I was thinking about trying it... now I have to. I love the classic look.

[@bustajm]

I believe it makes an excellent alternative for those who use the Galaxy S21 Ultra and hasn't bought the s-pen yet.

[@bigny56]

@Thao your homescreen setup please? It looks very nice

[@iElectricality]

First stylus I've ever seen that actually looks like a proper pen. Great video as always.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

Lamy's got another emr pen, which doubles as a ballpoint pen.

[@GPerla26]

I have owned several Lamy fountain pens and can attest that they are excellent quality and one of the most recommended brands in the fountain pen world. I didn't know they had a stylus with the body of the Al star...I need it

[@tetflaminiano1674]

yes! agreed 💯

[@internetexplorer9430]

Is the Lamy Al-Star stylus compatible with Spen's replacement nibs?

[@siar073]

Can you make a video on how you customized your tablet? It looks really nice. If you do, can you do the exact one from the video of comparing the multitasking of the iPad pro and tab s7? Thnx if u do :)

[@viktoriahagl9619]

Yes, please🥺

[@danielbastos7611]

+1 to this, it looks super cools!

[@katherineprange6619]

Please!!! I would love that screen.

[@Hampton86]

Yes. I was going to request the same thing.

[@M3h3ndr3]

Cool, thats like perfect if you dont want a case for your tablet and a sleeve instead to get the most out of the thinness. With a sleeve the s oen is kinda weird to store if it doesnthave that stretchy loop thing on the side, but since this pen has a clip i can just attach it to the fabric.... Definitely worth a thought

[@inchells]

I use a Wacom One pen on my tab s7+ and it feels exactly like drawing on a cintiq, the side buttons work too, I love it so much. This tablet is so versatile I love it

[@ashes1822]

You do the best comparison videos and breaking down details about tech. Thanks Thao, I can't wait to check this pen out.

[@dc-k4868]

I have the Lamy which I use as my main stylus for my S21 Ultra but I didn't realise I could use it on my Tab until you showed the S Pen setting. That tip alone is worth a thumbs up and a sub! Thanks Thao

[@internetexplorer9430]

Is the Lamy Al-Star stylus compatible with Spen's replacement nibs?

[@pejmansehatpour7838]

I really like the Lamy fountain pens and I have a number of different models including the Al-Star, but I had no idea they make the EMR version. Thanks for letting us know 👍🏻 I'll definitely be getting one.

[@Cr8tiveSh3rry]

As a pen collector, I was excited to see this video of a Lamy stylus having more than a handful of Lamy pens. It will definitely be added to my collection.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

I'm personally not a collector, but I've got my eye out for some Lamy's and some inks (personal budget favourites atm are Pelikan's bule-black, black, green and the brown). If I get myself a tab s6 liter coming month, I'm also defo gonna get one of these.

[@sskhussaini]

Haha, fountain pen geeks incoming! I'm a Franklin Christoph guy to be honest, not much of a Lamy fan.

[@ZMEK1]

Must say you are becoming my favorite reviewer the soft and honest and basic approach is gold 👍🙏 #godbless

[@austinrichards1302]

Great !! Appreciate your contents!!! Your review perspectives helps me a lot with choosing my devices and tech!❤️

[@LovingCandyXOxo]

THANK YOU THAOOO OMGGG I have been looking for a pen replacement for my s7 tablet since FOREVERRRRRR. I just got it and it's perfect. You're the G

[@87ssstans]

wow this is amazing Thao! Most definitively have to check this one out for the tablet!

[@leonfrancis3418]

This is pretty slick. I'll bet this will go well with the Fold 3 as well. Definitely add magnets and more integration to a second gen of this.

[@aepallenp]

it was to have a fold 3 Styles Setting or Special Spen

[@BlackRubberStrap]

Wow, you really know how to speak to a camera in an engaging way. Congrats for the work, you got a new subscriber.

[@ay4186]

What calendar app you're using? The widget looks good

[@jagritinambiar5255]

I love your tab s7 videos, they help me immensely, thank you so much🙏🙏♥️♥️

[@moviehd3089]

I can't believe I'm 3 days late my notifications didn't show! I'm here for you Thao ❤ 100%💯❤

[@abcMSVdef6399]

You are the only person making me to feel so good and love towards Samsung s7 plus

[@brunolucio7217]

For someone wants to know, the app That increases the app grid and the amount of apps on dock is called homeup and is part of the modules on good lock,the calendar widget is an app called month and this theme she uses is paid

[@brunolucio7217]

Sorry for bad english,it's not my first language

[@KaykayIsSweet]

As a fountain pen collector, when I first heard you say Lamy, I was surprised! Like what is a fountain pen doing in a tech video! I had no idea they made this pen. Seems very appropriate given that the shape of the Al-Star/Safari is great for beginners

[@jpthefox3079]

Can you do a video on how you set up your home screen pls. Love the vids keep it going

[@josephsebastian8499]

Kindly try the Staedtler Noris digital and a comparison to between Spen,Lamy,Steadler will be great to make a informed purchase decision.

[@jennifere.1538]

I'd be curious to learn any negatives for using this pen for drawing/creating art. But if it writes well with no drawbacks, and uses the same technology from Wacom, probably not negatives for drawing/creating art on the S7+ I imagine.

[@jameshood670]

The base of the pen where the nib is placed runs into the surface when used at an angle sooner than when using the original staedtler noris digital pencil (not jumbo.) It has more arc of available angle, with the same light to dark pressure calibration as this pen. You don't get a button. Costs half as much. Made from wood to feel like a pencil. Mine was priced as used for under $15 US D. If you want to draw from the side of the instrument, I expect you will appreciate the Norris Digital Pencil.

[@allysonbtr]

As someone who uses samsung tabs for school (specifically note taking and annotations) the ergonomics of spens are so bad that i can’t last an hour with me not cramping. I’ve tried putting a silicone sleeve over it and even considering getting a pencil grip, but that would cover up the button on the pen which i also love using. This lamy pen is definitely on my wishlist and i know is very very very helpful for people like me!

[@shockker2]

Apart from the lack of ergonomic features of the S Pen, how did you find taking notes on the tablet? How hard was it to get used to not writing on paper with an actual pen? I'm currently waiting for my S7+ to arrive and I plan on using it for both work and school to take notes.

[@allysonbtr]

@@shockker2 hello! It was actually a pretty easy switch! Since my style of note taking is more on annotation than actually writing down notes (but i use the pen so much for notes it’s basically like writing down pages of notes). And in my opinion the app you use also affects the experience. I use one note and it’s really good on detecting pressure sensitivity. I actually feel like i’m writing down on paper :D it gets my handwriting to a T and bc the tip of spens are so tiny, it feels like an actual pen! (I prefer the hard tip)

[@nekonekommei]

Does it support palm rejection?

[@kawaiia8031]

Do you think the lammy pen could be used with a paperlike screen protector?

[@tharindurathnayake9345]

I need Parker and wacom combined styles-pen to write on a tab and paper.... why nobody has thought about it?

[@princeparas]

U r the best ur channel is the best for Samsung reviews!!!! Thnx for ur amazing reviews and videos and info u give us!!!

[@Thao]

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel 👏

[@princeparas]

@@Thao hey can u make a video in which u show all the cool gadgets u have??

[@Akagami753]

You're so pretty plus your voice is also so soothing, and video was great as always keep it up😊

[@ToddDolce]

Thao,..Loved your video. Your solution for hiding the extra nibs in the empty barrel section is brilliant. You can also jam some cheap piece of ripped up foam in there too if the nib rattling around bother you. Also,..on that note,...for those that like a super heavy pen,..you can leverage that empty barrel space with material to increase the overall weight! just use your imagination! You can jam foam in there with tiny magnets to add weight or tiny pebbles or even craft beads etc. It's really a win win for everyone! I purchased an extra aluminum Lamy Ball point in metallic brown and swapped the barrel out of the EMR with that one. You can even order the aluminum ballpoints with your name engraved. The possibilities are endless. LOL! Anyway,...great job on your channel!

[@katzcassim]

Awesome video thank you Thao 👍❤I love new technologies 🤩👍✌👐

[@charlescdt6509]

Good work as always. I personally use Wacom Bamboo tip Stylus on all my Samsung devices (the Silver one) and I use the Blue one with my Apple devices. It would be cool to see how it compares to the Lamy.

[@Psychologielernende]

Is it possible to put a Lamy tip into a regular S Pen. Or are they of different sizes? Thanks :)

[@techdaily2172]

Who else saw this? "Do not pray for an easy life , but for a strength to endure a difficult one"

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

No one cares

[@shehzad2519]

Point of it on this video?

[@yuhyuh5674]

@@DENVEROUTDOORMAN I care

[@muntashirrahman2529]

Thao's handwriting is beautiful!

[@rishitjasani3146]

Hey thao, can you please make a video on "setting up my tab s7 plus" because it is too difficult to set up Samsung tab home setups, widgets. Please include goodlock too. It's much important. Thank you ❤

[@kbutno]

You are so CUTE!! And informative too! Thanks for all the great info. Def watching more of your vids.

[@EmmanuelAurea]

Cool review is great have multiple options for our comfort and useful routines

[@Aswin-kn8pb]

Your videos are awesome 🙂

[@plasticthinking]

I got the Lamy too and it's my favorite stylus. I also have the two Staedtler Noris pens and the Remarkable eraser pen, but Lamy feels best for writing notes.

[@gialinhvu4931]

hi, how about sketching? which one do you prefer more?

[@plasticthinking]

@@gialinhvu4931 I don't do this much but I'd prefer the "regular" Staedtler Noris for sketching.

[@rainbowlove4season]

@@plasticthinking thank you sm, i was debating myself which one i should buy 🙏🏼

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

Comparing the staedler and Lamy, they don't write any different right. It's just pen hold feel if I understand correctly?

[@internetexplorer9430]

Is the Lamy Al-Star stylus compatible with Spen's replacement nibs?

[@upanshuchilveri2440]

Thao i would love if you made a video on how to minimize the wear caused on spens and suggesting the type of screen protector for the spen users would be a great help...... btw awesome content.... got here to do some research about tab s7 and got hooked!

[@engineeringagri]

I love your videos 🤘

[@Ijjyu8]

Hi Thao, I'm not sure if you've also done a review on the samsung tab s7 or just the tab s7+, but what made you go for the tabs7+? (So what were the differences, what would you recommend)

[@bhavyayuvrajhanda]

Can u plz do the homescreen setup tutorial?

[@techtechlatino]

Last videos a BIG ball now a BIG pen!! :)

[@rontysaha8314]

Hi, nice video.... I am planning to buy an tablet for my classes..... I need a feature so that... From scanned pdf copy of question paper i can easily select a question and copy it to my answer sheet... Where I will write the answer below the copied question.... This feature is available at samsung notes?

[@virushulk4693]

nice video, cool upgrade

[@DrUjjwalGohel]

The best intro ever !!! Hi everyone Thao here😁😁. I've replayed it almost hundred times. Great gesture!! Love it!!!!!!!!!!!❤️

[@vjkushwaha5159]

Hi thanks so much. I wanted to know will the pen work with Tab S7 FE?

[@kasturimule9318]

i'm definitely getting this when and if i get the S7+ !!

[@mgoodlin1]

Hey Thao. When will the new product videos drop?

[@bijosunny]

I have a Samsung S7 tab FE. Which Samsung phone would be compatible to work with lamy EMR pen. Also can I use this pen simultaneously with tab and mobile devices

[@DerekTechReviews]

Awesome video ma'am

[@internetexplorer9430]

Hi Thao! Is the Lamy Al-Star stylus compatible with Spen's replacement nibs?

[@srirajyadav7017]

Mam, I have a query about the microsoft office plus subscription can support in samsung tablet s7 plus with all tool bar options

[@ramezstarck668]

I have a question where can I find the original s pen tips all what I find is some plasticity tips on amazon not the original soft tips

[@adamdavid5049]

Do you know if it works with the fold 3? I was thinking of getting the pro so I could switch back and forth easier.

[@Tony-rz4ks]

Can you do a video comparison of Galaxy Book 360 vs Galaxy Flex 2 vs Samsung Tab S7+

[@adriandeb2710]

Love it,, i need a clip pen,, will def get on

[@Sokeralex]

Do you know if the latency technology is built in into the SPen or the phone? Because i want to get this pen, but i wonder if the latency will be the same as the SPen ? Thanks for all your help.

[@craerae]

1:18 can you please tell where you got that widget? Which says 10mins, 60hz.

[@honeyytea8352]

so does that mean i can use it for a samsung tab that doesnt have s pen? like samsung galaxy tab a7

[@piyushdhok3622]

today i bought s7+ lte so i am watching your all videos of s7+ to understand features

[@emmanuelmayr5895]

It looks exactly (!!) like my pen I use in school, except this is for devices like the Galaxy Tab S or Galaxy Note

[@jkasta3547]

You do know you can just add some kind of grip thing that goes above the s-pen for better erogonomics right? I don't think good pressure sensitivity is enough for buying that.

[@carlonielordillo7232]

iam just curious, what is your calendar? and how do configure it if that is Samsung calendar. thank you.

[@jsanchezmontoya]

can you use a wacom pro pen 3d or any wacom's pen on that samsung tablet?

[@girlsworld123p]

Please can you do a video on how you made your home screen? I would like to make mine like urs

[@EdgarVillegasG]

Hi, Could you make a review of the Staedtler Jumbo digital pen? Thanks. 🙂

[@khalidalnahrawy]

Is it working with Ipad pro? If not, please make a video for different ipad apple alternatives stylish.

[@kateaddicting14]

do you know if samsung will release a galaxy s8 plus tablet? Thanks

[@grahambrown42]

Hi Thao, when are the Watch4, Z Flip and Fold videos coming?

[@Hyperfist]

I bought the Lamy shortly after getting the S7+. Makes note taking and writing so much more enjoyable. Hand cramps a bit much using the included S-Pen...which is still kept nearby, though I really don't use the bluetooth functionality. So it's not really a loss for me. Plus you can use the Wacom One nibs as replacements, which makes it so much more enjoyable. Tried to buy nibs from Samsung...and well...that didn't go so well.

[@internetexplorer9430]

Is the Lamy Al-Star stylus compatible with Spen's replacement nibs?

[@gamedevpui]

Just a random question, If you connect dex on a monitor how you'll connect a keyboard and mouse?? are you going to connect a keyboard to the device and the input will be shown on the monitor or nah??

[@SmartAdvisor]

Everytime i click on your videos is just for your amazing Intro.. 😀 Don't worry I watch them till the end too 😀

[@nitinchawla4838]

Thao...I have been watching your videos since bought S7 plus tab, Can you tell How to change it's dock icons like ipad dock icons. I am from India, Does it same in india too ?

[@nakulgoel5875]

hi thao how about trying ditching mice and trackpads completely and try using a pen tablet instead (wacom, xp pen etc)

[@Lyndon1117]

Would you happen to know how the Lamy compares to the Wacom One pen?

[@rajagopal3432]

Does it work with the regular ipad……?

[@TheAlkhemiaStudio]

For a second, when i saw the thumbnail i tought you just stuck the spen into a fountain pen case lol. It does look more confortable than the actual Spen for long use sessions i would perhaps loved it more if it came with a rubber grip instead of the hard plastic, but it does still look more confortable than the regular spen.

[@sloppynyuszi]

Actually all the tech for Wacom emr is in the screen which is why the pens are almost empty. They have a little sensor for pressure sensitivity, but the main tech is on the screen and why you don’t need a battery. Though the pens aren’t that cheap if you buy them branded. They aren’t expensive to make and why most companies with Wacom EMR include them. The Wacom Emr styluses for those e readers are generic and you can buy them for $10. I bought one and they do feel like those $2 pens you get at the servo. But they have an eraser and still work very well.

[@anmolverma7277]

How to get those widgets on the home screen ?

[@estebanod]

Can you test the Staedtler Boris Digital too? It's 25€ and the Digital Jumbo is 45€

[@sameerkatte4895]

@Thao Huynh, does this work with an ipad?

[@mhausb6436]

Wow, that still has the same design as the Lamy fountain pens we used in school back in the 80s. I might even get one just for the nostalgia. It's my understanding the original S Pen also doesn't need to charge if used only as a pen, is this correct?

[@nevast0016]

yes! it only needs charging if you are going to use the Bluetooth thingies

[@kaankaral]

Thao, or anyone, what is this square thing0 lights on and off with different colours randomly??

[@sailekhakrishnamurthy4668]

Hey does this pen work with samsung tab s6 lite?

[@applestrudelle]

Is the pen durable with matte screen protector?

[@rafaelroma1657]

Is this durable? My kid is having S Pens for breakfest. I think I already bought about 5. The last one from the Tab S3 she just broke the nib inside.

[@luchuynh4616]

Chị cho em lời khuyên đi: ipad thì ổn định mượt mà, galaxy tab S thì có dex vs nhiều tính năng. Em vẫn còn vân vân quá chưa biết chọn nào. ( em đang dùng ip vs aw) mà e cũng thích vọc vạch nữa. Mong chị hồi âm.

[@Phuongkak]

Hope to see you hand on zflip & zfold3

[@kianxi5146]

Is it working with the tab s6 as well?

[@huh5950]

If the problem is the ergonomics somebody should start selling cover like things for the spen, or rather grips for the spen, Evan 3d printed, I think it would be cool

[@FirdausAzhar87]

now that a very good idea, easy and cheap to manufacture

[@Siddharthsirsate77]

But does it write on paper as well.

[@abyantht3309]

you tried the steadler noris digital? it does not have the button though

[@keedoop]

Nice tab theme. Can you make a video about it? Thanks

[@bhavyayuvrajhanda]

Does anyone know what is the light (bottom left) in the corner of the room?

[@KingAlpha372]

Hey Thao sry I haven't been watching i was doing work for school and can u do a review the moga xp5-x+

[@ojasthakur3976]

4:55 OMG YOU USE TIDAL TOO?! LETS GO!

[@kagefantom9227]

is it any better than staedtler noris jumbo emr?