Does it have a hard surface for writing on-the-go or is it a flexible surface?
1753198
The surface is a soft leather surface with a standard notepad insert, so no hard surfaces.
1753199
Its a flexible surface, but the design is very elegant. I like it so much, that I bought more and gave them out as presents.
1753200
Hard surface to write on if agianst something like your thigh when sitting down. But not enough to really write while holding it in the air. Clip broad or binder by tul while work better for you.
1753201
There isn't a hard surface. Many times I just slip the insert out a write on the pages that way. I looked at tons of these and like this combo overall far better than any others I have seen. Hope this helps.
1847713
Yes, it is not ideal for writing on. Plastic, it's one solid piece, real flat. Just the top is rubbery. I hope that helps. We love ours, it's perfect for my son.
2264887
That is correct. It is essentially a pen that scratches instead of writes. It is not powered or anything. Think of it as being similar to using a nail to write on something, but the tip is harder and sharper.
1406534
The top (where the laptop rests) is hard breathable rubber. I actually just tested writing on a piece of printer paper and a ballpoint pen - surprisingly it works, not ideal to compose a novel on, but to jot notes down it should work well. The backside is just hard plastic with two thin rubber strips (for traction on tables) also can be written on and fells like you're writing on.....plastic. Hope that was helpful :)
1902603
It's hard plastic - designed to be over a hard surface, nevertheless I use mine on my lap too, without any major discomfort... the "legs" of the mat can become a little bit uncomfortable if you have it on your lap for a long time.
509920
Similar to a stylus used with tap screen technology. It's hard enough to penetrate soft tissue if used with enough force.
477705
I haven't seen a problem with writing hard on the table. Then again my daughter is just using regular paper or construction paper to do most of her drawing and writing. Hope that helps.
2205571
It is pretty smooth, yes. But not glossy. Still if you are used to working on paper, it takes some adjusting. There are different tips for the stylus that allow a different feel, I have a paper tip that creates some resistance, so it is a little more natural feeling. I know some people like to work with a piece of paper over (at least until they adjust) but that was too much work for me, hah.
1497392
Can you write directly on the wood surface without the need for a pad of paper to create a smooth writing surface?
2198724
No it is not completely smooth on top. Close, but not to write a letter on.
648993
I purchased two of these for my husband and son, so I have not personally used it. However, they both love it. I'm sure the surface is smooth enough to write on, although they use theirs for their laptops.
938922
the upper surface is firm enough to write on with an ink pen but not really hard like a rock
1115961
The surface is certainly smooth enough to write on, it's very smooth. It also has about 16 tilt positions between straight up and laying flat.
525192
A hard surface only. I tried propping it up on a mousepad to minimize the ergo trouble, but I couldn't click with it propped up that way.
27973
It's more like thin neoprene. Very flexible with a rubber backing. It is not like a hard surface, if you try to write on a piece of paper on it, it will easily go through.
2024023
It doesn't stay on very firm when you are writing quickly, it will fall off. It clicks on tightly to cover the nib and I haven't had it fall off in my bag.
1333056
Yes, it is. I have used this on 3 trips with average care and it is fine. I have not dropped it on a hard surface.