Surface Dial Update?

[Wan Firas]

https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/13/...irmware-update-surface-dial-on-screen-support

Has anyone tested it? I'm considering to get one if Dial really works on-screen with SP4..

 

[Rowdy Bedsaul]

Microsoft says it does. I find it some what useful even without screen support though.

 

[anon(5604227)]

It works... but not always. The problem is find programs that takes advantage of it. I use normally as some kind of scroll tool to not to touch the screen.

 

[Wan Firas]

I'm thinking to use it for Sketchbook, Photoshop & Illustrator. I'm worried that using Dial on SP4 screen might feel cramped. Do you recommend buying Dial for SP4.

 

[anon(5604227)]

I'm thinking to use it for Sketchbook, Photoshop & Illustrator. I'm worried that using Dial on SP4 screen might feel cramped. Do you recommend buying Dial for SP4.

Not for use over the screen, because it covers a lot of space, but yes to use on the table. I continuously use it as a scroll device and selector. I think that for drawing could be even better.

 

[Daniel Ratcliffe]

Not for use over the screen, because it covers a lot of space, but yes to use on the table. I continuously use it as a scroll device and selector. I think that for drawing could be even better.

Depends on how much screen real estate you need. I got to try it at a demo unit at John Lewis. It's not too bad for me. I would happily use it on screen. However, I do understand that it's a YMMV situation.