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Creator Jesse Diaz on April 22, 2012

Nice Jae...thanks...

Spill the beans Stella....lol!!!

Creator Jesse Diaz on April 21, 2012

Jae-Thanks. WOuld it be okay for Stella to tell her experience with the new tip here?

Creator Jesse Diaz on April 20, 2012

Great new Jae...as you might recall, I was a beta tester for the first one so if you are in need of that again, I'd like to throw my hat in.....

As of 2 months ago, I stopped writting on my iPad...Im getting way to fustrated with unreponsive stylus/apps. All I do is highlight but no handwritting......Im really looking for GOSMART to bring me back to life again!

Creator Jesse Diaz on April 15, 2012

Nice......so where is everything at becuase Im still waiting on my porch for mine...lol

Creator Stella Violano on April 5, 2012

I was a beta tester for the first incarnation of the Beta Zeppelin and really loved the feel of it. Despite it's drawbacks, it was my stylus of choice and I really did not want to return it.

In fact, I hung onto it until GoSmart contacted me and offered to exchange the original beta tip for a new refined one. So I drove to Los Angeles with my well-worn Zeppelin 1st generation and left with the new tip inserted.

I am not sure if I am allowed to reveal anything here so I wont elaborate except to say that the new design is superior in every way to the old one without losing the sleek look or pinpoint view.

I will be testing it relentlessly. :)

Creator Jesse Diaz on March 26, 2012

SO anything exciting yet?!?!?

Creator Jesse Diaz on March 8, 2012

Great news!!!!

Creator Jesse Diaz on February 29, 2012

Any new news Jae?
And do you know how the rumored retina display for the iPad 3would, if any, affect the performance ( inlcuding enhance ) of your stylus?

Creator Jesse Diaz on February 1, 2012

FYI-JotStudio came out yesterday and its free for a weak. Looks to have good and smooth writting...the PLAM DETECTION needs some tweaking and you cant import PDFs!
They did a survey prior to making the app and PDF importing was top requested feature so Im sure it will be added soon

Creator Jesse Diaz on February 1, 2012

Awesome...I was just getting on here to ask for an update......
Jae...Im so looking forward to your stylus....Ive pretty much given up on the others and stopped taking notes for now and ITS KILLING me to go back to papers and pen!

Creator Chris @ BiteMyApple on January 31, 2012

Any update Jae?

Creator Jesse Diaz on January 3, 2012

Jae....
Take a look at a stylus on kickstarter...jaja.
Also, any updates on the progress?

Creator Jesse Diaz on November 30, 2011

Try Notability.....I like it so far......the writting is good and its only $.99 right now.....way worth the price

Creator Denis Surkov on November 19, 2011

But I actually liked "Zeppelin Stylus" name...

Creator Chris @ BiteMyApple on November 18, 2011

Hey what's up... Don't leave us in the dark keep us posted...

Creator Ken Daniels on October 13, 2011

I agree with Jonathan that the tip is what makes this design noteworthy as opposed to the shaft, but I would hesitate to focus on what it looks like so much as what it enables you to do. It is a great example of the age old Features vs. Benefits argument. In this case the reason behind the spiral is technically important to performance and arguably interesting, but what matters more to the average consumer is why that design makes the stylus a better item for them versus any one of the thousands of others available. IMHO, the added flexibility which increases the angles which it can comfortably used at (A proven liability of other designs) and the vastly improved visibility of the contact point are the two most important differentiating aspects of this concept and so should be the focus of its marketing, which of course would includes its name.

Creator g o o s e k e e p e r on October 12, 2011

Chris,
Oh! Honestly, I hadn't put that together. That's a cool idea. Eventually you could expand to carry products other than those started here. A limited, best of the best iAccessories boutique?
But yeah, that is a cool idea! Might be one you'll want to grow out of though.. or not :)

Creator Chris @ BiteMyApple on October 12, 2011

Jonathan,

I mean, do you like the idea that my website is exclusive to the projects here on Kickstarter?

Creator g o o s e k e e p e r on October 11, 2011

@Melissa, I like it...

Honestly, overall the best brand names either have age (weird names and time enough for people to catch on) or quick, simple and catchy names. At first I didn't even know how to spell Zeppelin.

Zeppelin and Rocket also point right at the body style that the current prototype has. This might and probably would change. There would be other models, not all of which would be retrofitted to resemble a classic rocket shape. What truly makes this stylus stand out is the coil tip.

If it were my product, I'd be looking toward that. First thought-- Pi Stylus. Easy to say, easy to remember. The spiral tip puts me in mind of the Pi spiral and of the golden ratio.

@Chris, Do I like the idea that the Zeppelin is exclusive to KS? Honestly, I don't really care. I just want one. If I had the funds, I'd approach him as a partner and try to fund it myself. Kickstarter is cool but you're still dealing with a mob. I'd guess that getting a project funded would instantly be very exciting and immediately after, fear would strike- pitchforks waving in the smoke... gimme gimme! But then again, I'm not the most patient person either...

Creator Chris @ BiteMyApple on October 11, 2011

Thanks so much Jonathan, do you like the idea that it's exclusive to Kickstarter?

Creator Melissa Kayla Darkshore on October 11, 2011

I will back again. My only disappointment is that I probably wont be getting one till next year though *pouts* lol
@Jonathan I like your idea about the name being strange and just calling it the 'Rocket'. But when I think of calling it the 'Rocket', I think of calling it the 'Zeppelin Rocket'. Makes it sound super awesome lol ^_^

Creator g o o s e k e e p e r on October 11, 2011

This actually did pretty well for little to no promotion...

Creator g o o s e k e e p e r on October 11, 2011

@Chris, that's good to hear. I really like your site. I can't say exactly why, I'm sure that would be useful ;) but in a way I think it's cool that "I just like it." I'll be keeping an eye on what new things you've got to offer.

And, I'll definitely be backing this project when it comes back in its next life. I'll also do whatever I can to spread the word.

Creator Jesse Diaz on October 10, 2011

Yep for sure

Creator Chris @ BiteMyApple on October 10, 2011

200 + backers... You will back this project again if he re-launches correct?

Yes here..

Creator Chris @ BiteMyApple on October 10, 2011

Hey Jonathan, it sure is... I would like to carry the Zeppelin along side the Jot Pro and also the Cosmonaut when it available for sale. PS... Thanks for the order ;-)

Creator g o o s e k e e p e r on October 10, 2011

@Chris

I backed the Jot and know you sell them retail, yeah? I bought an extra one from your site. Is the Zeppelin something you'd want to sell (from what you see so far)?

Creator g o o s e k e e p e r on October 10, 2011

We need to help him out, not just by pledging and forgetting but if we were to also, blog, FB update, Tweet and comment in forums to help spread the word- this would get it done.

We all have apps which work well wih such a stylus. Many of these apps have websites with forums where users talk about these very things. Hitting places like these would be a smart way to go because you're targeting your actual, would-be customers.

Creator Chris @ BiteMyApple on October 10, 2011

He has to let this end and relaunch his project. Or just cancel it now and start over. Next time just to play it safe have it go for 45 days or more.

Creator Jesse Diaz on October 9, 2011

So is there a way to extend the funding due date???

Creator Harru on October 9, 2011

Hi. I 've just back your project and having read some of the comments below, I do agree you should have put a bit more emphasis on the marketing. Nevertheless the product is great but the stylus is more of an optional tool for the general users. By that I mean that most people (myself included) have been using the ipad2 for some time and without a stylus. I now see a need for it as I intend to do more more digital notes taking and with the speech functionality coming to the newer version of ipad, there may be a cool app to combine it all into a great package. Freeform writing is still a new areas.

Creator Ken Daniels on October 9, 2011

I believe it would help to find a niche of users that need a more precise tool, perhaps because they use a particular app which requires lots of check oxen or something which could be frustrating to check off accurately. Maybe there is a game where it would be an advantage? Either way, once identified we could go into discussion boards and forums to recommend people come check it out.

Creator g o o s e k e e p e r on October 9, 2011

Sa Jang Nim,

I came on a little too late on this one. I don't know how Kickstarter works as far as restarting a project after it fails to reach its financing goals. I still think this one has a chance if can pull of a nice 9th inning rally.

Personally, I like the way you come off in the videos. I wouldn't call it dry at all. You come off as trustworthy and knowledgeable. The videos themselves can feel a little dry in that they get quite technical. Personally, I'd like to see more videos of people using them exactly the way your potential backers would be using them. I want to see more effortless handwriting and sketching, people painting with them, children coloring with them... less about capacitance. Most people don't care about that, they just want to see it work well.

If anything, you're just telling competitors how to make your product before you do.

I like the retro rocket look. It's catchy and clever. It might not appeal to everyone though. That could be a special model but there could be a more basic stylus that would have a more universally appealing form factor.

The name is also potentially a problem. When I think "Zeppelin" I either think of classic rock or a blimp. Neither of these things make me think of a stylus. Something more simple and catchy might be an idea that you could keep warm, if needed. If someone had shown me a picture of your prototype and asked me to guess its name, I'd have guessed "Rocket Stylus".

Screen scratching is a huge issue with people who buy these things. I would put more focus on that too. Fully insure that the design and materials do not scratch the screen and then really illustrate that.

I don't use Twitter either. Think it's stupid. If I did I would tweet about it. If I were you though, I would open a Twitter account not for personal use but for business promotion. It is a super highway of social information and ideally should be used.

I have other ideas as well, if you're interested.

Jonathan

Creator Steve Stringfellow on October 9, 2011

You are now 3rd under "Design", "Popular" which helps visibility.

Creator Ken Daniels on October 9, 2011

I've done a few searches for reviews of the Jot and have then directed the writer to the project home. Not sure if it's having any effect, but by reading the comments yo find other brands you can then search for reviews of so you can start the process over again.

Creator g o o s e k e e p e r on October 9, 2011

I have a Google Alert set for "iPad stylus". Today's alert had only one entry and it was my blog on the Zeppelin- cool.

http://doodl.es/blog/…