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• Rated 4 out of 5 stars

  Review of Logitech MX Inc Mixed-Reality stylus

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  As an artist exploring the creative possibilities offered by the Meta Quest line, I recently tried the Logitech MX Inc Mixed-Reality (MR) Stylus with Charging Dock Combo. This stylus aims to enhance accuracy for painting, drawing, and sculpting apps, and while it excels in some areas, it also presents a few significant drawbacks. Comfort and Design One of the first things I noticed was the thickness of the stylus, which makes it incredibly comfortable to hold. Transitioning from the bulkier headset controllers to a stylus that fits comfortably between my fingers was a pleasant surprise. The ergonomic design allows for extended creative sessions without discomfort. Precision and Performance The level of accuracy delivered by the stylus is impressive. The gimbal processor provides a seamless experience that almost tricks your mind into thinking you're using a traditional brush or pen. The strokes feel natural and responsive, closely mimicking the sensation of drawing on paper. This level of precision is particularly beneficial for artists looking to create intricate designs or detailed sculptures in virtual reality. Connectivity Issues However, the stylus does have some flaws. As a third-party device intended for use with the Meta Quest, it requires a separate smartphone app to connect to the headset. This reliance on a third device feels counterintuitive, especially when compared to how easily Xbox controllers can connect to the headset. The need to use a phone to establish this connection can be a hassle, significantly slowing down the user experience. It would be much more efficient if users could switch between the stylus and other input devices seamlessly without having to disconnect and reconnect multiple times. Pros and Cons On the plus side, the stylus offers a very comfortable interface for creative tasks, making it an excellent tool for drawing, painting, and sculpting. However, the inability to quickly switch back to gaming or other applications without going through the cumbersome connection process detracts from the overall enjoyment. I often found myself wanting to hop between creative work and gaming but had to remove the headset and fiddle with my phone to reconnect, which disrupted the flow of my session. Comparative Experience In terms of comparison, the only similar device I can think of is the Apple Pencil for tablets. The MX Inc Stylus provides similar touch sensitivity, allowing for variations in pressure and angle, which is essential for an immersive creative experience. Target Audience This stylus is clearly designed for those who are serious about the creative aspects of virtual reality. I find it less suited for casual users who may not require such specialized input. However, for artists and creatives, this tool shows great potential and could become a regular part of their toolkit in the future. Conclusion In conclusion, I rate the Logitech MX Inc Mixed-Reality Stylus an 8 out of 10. The device itself works beautifully and delivers a fantastic creative experience. However, the cumbersome connectivity process and lack of streamlined functionality hinder its overall appeal. I would recommend this stylus to those who enjoy drawing, painting, and sculpting in VR, as it offers a level of immersion that enhances the creative process. Casual users, however, may find the connectivity issues frustrating and may prefer a more straightforward input method.

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  Posted 10 months ago by Fernandezf13

• Rated 4 out of 5 stars

  Almost as good as other MX products

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  If you’re stuck with a Quest headset to do 3D design work, this stylus makes the process much more intuitive. I have been a fan of Logitech’s other MX series products, so I was excited to give this a try. While it doesn’t quite live up to my experience with the other MX products, it’s a precision input device that works well. I have used MX Keys and MX Master for a few years, and I’ve come to really appreciate the precision operation and quality feel of these products. MX Ink is constructed with a type of plastic that feels standard for a disposable pen, so it’s familiar and easy to hold. However, with the MX branding I would have expected it to have a more substantial feel, maybe with rubbery grips to make it easier and more pleasurable to hold. Similarly, for me, MX is synonymous with precision input ability for professionals to be able to control the precise location of objects and to facilitate fluid control with things like pressure sensitivity. While it seems that MX Ink does all this, it is limited by the Quest optics for position information and visual resolution. Quest is definitely not a professional-quality device, so it seems odd to pair a top-of-the-line brand stylus with a VR headset that is essentially a toy. The stylus itself has several buttons to provide various controls, and they are customizable (depending on the app you use) to perform various tasks. Some of the buttons are pressure-sensitive, including a pressure-sensitive tip, which makes artistic input possible. Having a pressure-sensitive tip is essential, but working in 3D it feels a little bit weird because a lot of the time you don’t have a physical surface to press against—so you’ll always need switch to an alternative method of input when you don’t have a physical surface to use. Even when you do, Quest does not seem to always understand when you’re working on a flat surface and that the input should then be limited to that plane. In other words, even when the tip is pressed against a flat surface, Quest still uses its optics to estimate the position of the stylus in 3D—so location information isn’t always exactly on that surface. Finally, the MX Ink comes with a dock they call the MX Inkwell. Cute name, but I’m not sure if it serves a useful purpose. They’ve handily included a USB-C port on the stylus itself for charging, so there’s no need to use the dock to charge (although you can). Granted the dock gives you a handy place to put the stylus, assuming you have room on your desk for it. However, that’s all it does. The kit comes with a couple alternative/replacement tips, but there’s no place to store them when they’re not on the stylus. Why doesn’t the dock have a place to store the extra tips? Overall, this is a good start at a professional-grade input device for 3D creative work. Now we need to wait for a headset that operates at the same level.

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  Posted 11 months ago by Kenneth

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Great addition to the Meta Quest 3!

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  The Logitech MX Mixed Reality Stylus is a great addition to the Meta Quest 3 system, offering a much more fluid way of interacting with your virtual environment. When setting it up, it took a moment to get used to the buttons, as they do work differently to the controller. It took me about 3 tries to get it paired to the Meta Quest 3, but when I did so the tracking and motion was very fluid indeed. I did notice that the physical size was replicated in VR as a smaller controller when used in mixed reality, making it look smaller than the actual controller/stylus was, but it does not affect the way that you use it at all. The motion is very accurate and reactive, very fluid and smooth at the same time. Moving menus, interacting with panels and buttons was done very intuitively and very easily as well. When paired with the Meta app you get connectivity notifications and updates etc, so I recommend doing that first. There was an update right out of the box that took about a minute or two to upload. The great thing about this is the accuracy that you get within 3D rendering software over and above the standard Meta Quest controller. That works fine, but when working on tighter detail and intricate elements, this stylus is a game changer. The pressure sensitive buttons make a nice addition to the environment, helping to create those more realistic visuals. Overall, this is more than a gimmick or a toy add on to the Meta Quest 3, it’s a tool, a controller, a stylus - a valid addition to your VR system if you are using it to create 3D objects or environments. There is no lag, it performed flawlessly for me, very happy with it!

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  Posted 11 months ago by Cupra