By default, the settings for these signals are set to medium-low. Officially Microsoft calls this feature of the Slim Pen 2 'tactile signals.' This is thanks to a haptic motor built into the bottom half of the pen, near the tip which provides slight vibrations as you ink on the screen. That said, let's jump into our first tip which relates the haptic feedback. That includes the Surface Pro 3 -Surface Pro 7+, Surface Pro X, Surface Duo, Surface Go 2, Surface Laptops 1-4, Surface Studio 1-2, and Surface Book 1-3. You won't be getting the special haptic feedback if you use Slim Pen 2 on an older Surface, but it is certified for legacy Surface devices. However, like most Surface Pens, it is backwards compatible with older Surface devices. We want to begin this piece by noting that the Surface Slim Pen 2 is designed for the newer Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop Studio. We have a legacy guide for older Surface Pens & Surface devices. That's why we put together this guide for you with some tips and tricks and how you can get the most out of your new Surface Slim 2 pen.Įditor's note: This guide is designed around the Slim Pen 2 & Windows 11. Available for $130, the newest Surface Pen brings some minor design advancements over the first generation, as well as a haptic feature that make inking on the Surface Laptop Studio & Surface Pro 8 more lively. If you're buying the new Surface Pro 8 or Surface Laptop Studio, then the Surface Slim Pen 2 should be a natural purchase.

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