I really want to get one for when I start my art classes and for hobbyist-ish drawing. It seems really awesome! Sadly I don't have the money though x_x
Microsoft fanboy here and a happy iPad pro & pencil user. The eraser on the back would be great, when precision is needed it should be use as it is now. The apple pencil is definitely better than any other stylus out there. A button for extra features would be a nice addition. Disclaimer. I'm a engineering student and I take all my notes on an iPad Pro 12.9". Notes that could not be typed. I only useh Onenote for the pencil use and I can't really draw "artistically". Software updates and power user apps need to be created to take advantage of all the potential of such big and powerful device
SHARP VOLT I don’t get the point of it lol I have on and It’s still in the wrapper I don’t think people need it if they’re not like an artist or every day
Your reviews are legitimately the best - I feel like I'm listening to someone who actually uses the tech and gives a balanced experience of it. Seriously, thanks for this.
love the pencil...i was unsure about getting it...but im glad. The idea of charging it with the ipad is only to give it a boost -- not to fully charge it. i do find it slightly top heavy...i would like a longer charge (if im drawing, it struggle to get through a day). i would love handwriting to text software. i also find that drawing on glass takes time to adapt to... but the precision stuff is much better -- i have the 9.7" so sometimes it's best to use the pencil... there are times when a finger is just too chubby... having it work on my phone would be great -- not to use all the time... but sometimes im working with both my phone and ipad side by side... i lean over the tap the screen with my pencil and find myself having to mess around putting the pencil down to use my finger... not good.
apple wont switch to USB c on their phones because it is thicker, and apple wants control over their accessory ecosystem, meaning they want a proprietary port.
Good video. You did using for more then 1 year, and you talked about durability of the tips. I want know how many times did you need change it until today?
I'm a college math instructor. I use the iPad Pro 12.9 as a virtual white board using Good Notes, writing on the iPad and projecting the result on an overhead, and making pdfs of the notes to send out to students. It works wonderfully for this purpose, and is the reason I bought an iPad Pro and pencil. I also use it as a mathematics notebook.
I've had my pen just over a year and it's only after watching this video I found out there was a little bitty adapter for mains charging...I knew there was a spare nib but I never took that packaging completely out of its wallet. Ta muchly!
I originally didn't plan on buying it but I got it as a gift. I used it a lot when I was in college. I'm no artist but the Pencil was great at simple note taking and annotations and filling out forms I would normally scan, but unlike something like the S-Pen, using the Pencil was just as comfortable as using a real pen or pencil. I'm also still on my first tip and haven't replaced tips yet. Still loving my Apple Pencil.
i been using my Surface pen to take notes in class for a year now, its rubber in the back is very precise contrary to what this guy says. also i tried the ipad pro pen, it feels like as if you are writing on glass, it definitely sounds like that. Surface feels natural and no annoying sound.
Chris K I agree, I tried my friend's ipad pro and hated the stylus. It felt stiff (felt like it had no give to pressure) and floaty, as the nib was so big and smooth. I have been using wacom tablets for 15 years and my note 3 phone for 4 years. My small note 3 stulus plus the Artflow app (a full featured art app) gave a better sketching experience for me. To each their own though. I guess I always felt out of the loop with all the apple pencil artist hype.
I'm addicted to the game "8 Ball Pool" by MiniClip, which I currently play on my iPad Air 2. - I use my index finger to control aiming the cue and then again for adjusting the amount of spin and force needed for each shot. - Of course in time the screen will get dirty/sticky, making play much more difficult to be quick and precise. - In your opinion, would an iPad Pro/Pencil be a good option for me to consider? Thank You - RYR
I just feel like Apple has to switch iPhone chargers to USB C now, our macs use USB C for data and to charge. It would only make more sense to have USB C chargers right
They've been selling lightning to USB C cables for a year now. and most likely next yer's iPhone will include it in the box instead of the lightning to USB A or changing to USB C iPhone.
Hi, im thinking about buying the ipad pro and the apple pencil, and people told me to wait for ipad pro 2 and apple pencil 2 and i have been waiting for 4 months now, and no news. I saw an offer on it the other day should i get it or wait for the ipad pro 2 ?
Except I do use my S-Pen that much... have you never used a small notepad or a post-it before...? Or was that "too small" of a surface area for you to write on...?
Spykedjadedragon Yeah, but I rather TYPE it on a screen that tiny cause it wouldn't really work out for me to write on my phone^^ On a screen like the iPad its more comfortable I think but I DONT NEED any stylus for technical devices:) Maybe it's not the best idea to compare the Pen with the S-pen cause apple has made it more likely for pro users (Graphikers) and the s-pen is made for everyday people like you and me
Tailosive Tech that is debatable, for example i can take semester long study notes with diagrams and schematics added in for cleaner re-reads. It's been my primary notebook for about 8 different classes. While not on the regular version, it can be easily utilised on plus range of iphones. Especially considering how user friendly apple usually makes their products
How does the Apple Pencil work with dexterity? I have a sorta hard time with dexterity (knowing when to put force on an object?) and I press hard when drawing on my tablet with a regular rubber stylus. I can't press lightly without my hand being like 'what the heck are you doing' either >.
Wrong. I use my note 4 stylus very frequently (Fine, me and 3 other people do). good vid. have you had any scratches on the screen from dirt getting trapped between the pencil and the screen?
I just tried a Surface Book for a couple of days and you are right about the flex on the screen. It's terrible. Also the pen didn't react when touching the screen, it still needed more pressure to register something.
I'm waiting for the iPad Pro 2 and Pencil 2, but I enjoy playing with the iPad Pro and Pencil in the Apple Store. Things I want in the next iPad Pro: Force Touch (when I switch between my iPhone 7 Plus and my iPad Air 2, I find I miss it now), less bezel (more cowbell!), and...well, that's about it. I waited too long to buy the original set, so now I know I must wait until the new one comes out in a few weeks. Nice review, and loving the vintage gear. Makes me feel old. Did you play with any of the original Apple products like the Apple II? My wife used to work in the building that houses the original (one of the original?) Apple 1 prototypes or something. Kinda cool having that artifact in the same building you work. Feels like the Ark of the Covenant or something. "Don't look at it, no matter what happens!"
I'm an artist with an iPad pro and I like the pencil because it reminds of a conte crayon. I wish they would come out with different tips for it though. Maybe one that had more tooth to it so the glass isn't as slippery when trying to ink. I put a cover over my screen to give it more grip like paper but it's annoying because it's hard to keep out the dust and the brightness is slightly reduced.
+Tailosive Tech I've used the apple pencil, and it's definitely a really great stylus, but idk if I'd call it the best. It tends to be too aggressive with its tilt recognition (from 0 to 100 real quick). Like you mentioned the durability isn't really there, this is kinda a problem with alot of Glossy plastic stuff from Apple. And while I definitely like that it charges fast, charging it with the iPad if your on the go or something is just an accident waiting to happen. Also, despite what you said I still prefer an eraser on the back, it's very natural to simply turn the pencil around to erase. Maybe not the way Microsoft did it, but like Wacom's pens where the back end is also pressure sensitive. Overall, the higher end Wacom digitizer pens are better IMO, they don't need to charge *At All* (huge plus for me), they tend to handle tilt better, they have a little bit of give on the tip when writing so it fells a bit nicer then writing on something static, and they have a matt/soft touch texture which tends to age better then the glossy plastic on the apple pencil (minor but nice). Lastly they have built in technology that makes it so that you *Can't* make an unintentional mark with your hand, the pen uses something totally different from touch. Even though the iPad Pro has great palm rejection, I've had it occasionally fail. All in all, I'd be great if Apple used Wacom's technology in the next Apple pencil, I'd love it for the better palm rejection and no charging alone
Yea.. And thats another thing. Every app treating the pencil different is slightly annoying. But with the Wacom pens you can fine tune the pressure curve (and other settings) to whatever you like and -- as far as I know -- *Every* app will treat it the same as what you set I’ve seen some android tablets, windows computers and even the Galaxy Note series use Wacom’s tech, so I’m sitting here hoping that Apple does the same; 1) No pairing 2) No charging 3) You can fine tune it 4) It’s consistent between apps
Ashoi F totally agree, since i gotva cintiq, never went back to my surface pro 4 or the apple pencil. The pencil is good actually, but its not as good as a cintiq :p
Tip: if you’re charging Apple Pencil, put the cap on the boarder where the speakers are. EG: O-----o |. | |. | O-----O Where the “O” are is where you can put the cap on the iPad Boarder.
I'm months past this post air date but found it interesting. I agree completely about the Surface pen utility. Lots of room for improvement. I disagree with the S-Pen comments. I use it in my Note 4 constantly. The S Pen is integrated into the Note device and OS. Its truly like having a pencil and paper always available and does so much more with the integration to the Samsung suite of native tools and integration with the OS.
Hey drew. I’ve been a fan of you since 7 k subs. I would like to go in-depth in this subject with you sometime. Btw I know this is a older video, but still, I would love to talk to you about this. Anyway, let me know if you would be up for it. Thx and keep up the great work
I have bad hands that I can no longer use to do precision work so I like having a tool that I can use to work my iPhone 10. That tool is the AmazonBasics Capacitive Stylus. Yes I have something else to carry with my phone, but it works for me and it works well.
You can actually charge your pencil by connecting it to your iPhone. Connect it, and see the battery app at iPad, and it's actually charging --- and somehow it's my daily charging method. Quite neat because now you get a lollipop instead of a fan :p
The apple pencil and the surface pen are honestly very similar. Precision wise they're actually exactly the same (except for the new surface pen that came out but I'm sure apple with update theirs too). The main gripe I have is the pencil's charging is super risky with the side of the ipad and its actual battery life. Which is atrocious for some reason.
Hey you know what I hate every one says apple needs to think different but when they inovate like the touch bar everyone shoots them down for doing something stupid
the fact it only works with the ipad pro's is the only thing I really hate about it, as it doesn't work on my current ipad.. and not planning to spend a grand just for that... But I had a good few chances to use it, it works really nice. I'd say for taking quick notes and stuff as a student or at work it is hard to beat, and easier then paper. as for art. I'm not sure.. the sensitivity is there to be used as a pencil for art, but i'm not sure the software is up to scratch though to really do it. I've had several different drawing apps on my ipad(s), but it's hard to beat the software you get on a computer or mac and they seem more like little sketch apps or doodle apps then actual artwork and photo-editing software like photoshop/illustrator/animate/etc. So I'd still much prefer to use something like a wacom (either stand alone computer or the cintiq screens) for actual artwork... apple needs to come out with a competitor for the microsoft surface studio (the massive one new one).. I didn't like the surface, had the same issue as you.. and wasn't too happy with the accuracy of the pens either.. slight jitters that shouldn't happen when you're looking for accuracy.. Give me an Imac 27", 5k screen, compatible with the apple pencil, with a screen that can tilt like that surface studio..
Simply Steve Tons of artists already use the iPad Pro in favor of a computer for drawing. Sure it lacks certain features, but Procreate is actually a really good app, and most artists can get what they want done on the iPad Pro, and finish it up in photoshop later if needed. Such as the stranger things poster, that was mostly drawn on an iPad Pro
I honestly did use my S-Pen on my Note 4 a lot, although I am in art school and i love doodling and taking hand written notes. But I honestly used it just as much as i use my Apple Pencil which is most times I use the respective device. But now that I have the pencil, I have no reason to have a stylus with my phone anyway. I think the S-Pen was useful, just more of a niche product than even the Apple Pencil. Great video though!
As an artist and an owner of the Apple Pencil and iPad Pro and mostly likes Android products and Windows, The apple pencil is really great but having an eraser at the back end of the pen would be great since it would decrease my work time. Been using it for almost a year and my pen dropped a lot of times thanks to it circular shape and it has not broke yet waiting for it and saving for a replacement so If it ever breaks. The cap of the pen I feel is lose and isn't really the best but it stills hold whenever I try to flail it to try to remove the cap and It hasn't removed. I don't really get why the hate for the apple pencil even though it works so well. It might be the price, but the price is worth it but I would rather purchase a Microsoft Studio the huge computer since it would probably be better.
I agree that this is very a very "Apple" product in that it is the most expensive, yet made of the least expensive materials and has the least amount of features. On the surface, it comes with the pen, the pen has an eraser (while the pencil does not), the pen attaches to the surface pro 4, and the surface pen also has a more premium build all while a replacement is just 60% of the cost of an iPad pencil. You can get two surface pens for just $20 more than one Apple Pencil. If you count the pen that comes with surface, that is three pens for $20 more than one Apple Pencil.
Fun fact you actually can charge the Apple Pencil with your iPhone lol. Also Apple Pencil haters like most Apple haters have never tried it or used it daily. I used the surface as well and had the exact same feelings but I could have gotten over it had Windows not been crap and even then Windows needs an app like notability that can Synch audio to hand written notes. That is killer as a student to be able to go back to lecture notes and hear exactly how what the professor was saying at the exact time you wrote notes down (which also gives you the ability to write down more things you may have missed). I never worry about the pencil breaking while charging in the iPad. Plus it's great for emergency charging so I'm never without the pencil... my biggest gripe about the pencil is the lack of storage for it. I never lose things but now that I have more things to worry about in life I start to misplace things. I actually had to make a pouch on my Logitech create keyboard case to carry it because for some reason the 12inch case doesn't have a pencil loop 😑 ALSO THE LOGITECH CASE PUT A REALLY WEIRD SCRATCH ON THE TOP BORDER OF THE SCREEN THAT TOUCHES THE METAL!! USE A PIECE OF FABRIC OR SOMETHING TO COVER THE IPAD or screen protector or something. Great keyboard though. Ah now that was a visceral experience. I should let this stuff out at 3 am more often.
I agree with just about everything you said here. I used it every day and loved it to bits until my kids stole away the iPad Pro as their primary device. I picked up a Surface Pro 3 because I needed certain software packages and it's good for that, but Microsoft's pen doesn't come close to the control or detail I get with the Apple Pencil. I really hope they come out with something like Surface Studio though...It'd be perfect.
Touch screen iMac? It's terrible. If monitor is turned to 20 degrees, keyboard obstructs and you have to put it away. Not good news if you decide to write and type simultaneously
The warping on the Surface Pro is a video effect. There is no actual warping. You can turn it off in the control panel. I know a number of artists who use their Notes to sketch, and I prefer writing notes to typing. Do some research, fanboy.
I use my Note Edge SPen loads, you are wrong. You've got to use it regularly and try incorporate it into your regular use, until you can't live without it. I can't buy a daily driver that isn't a Samsung Note phone now.
I am a graphic designer and this is my go to tool for all my concept artwork , note taking and sometimes even gaming 😁
Sinlo Kemp oh. So I guess this is useful
Spectre Lex oh yes!
I really want to get one for when I start my art classes and for hobbyist-ish drawing. It seems really awesome! Sadly I don't have the money though x_x
What games do you play on your ipad? I play Vainglory but thats it basically.
Black Hax I play Vainglory as well :D i usually use the apple pencil to play Sky Force!
Damn, TH-cam just recommended me this video years later 💀
Didn't even know it came with the adapter! Why is no-one else saying that!
ThinkCleverAndSmart What adapter?
Because people only want to bring out the bad of it and make fun of the way it attaches to the iPad
pablo rossi u kiddo
exactly .... how surprised was I when i bought my first one the other day .... have never stuck it in the ipad except to pair it.
Microsoft fanboy here and a happy iPad pro & pencil user.
The eraser on the back would be great, when precision is needed it should be use as it is now.
The apple pencil is definitely better than any other stylus out there. A button for extra features would be a nice addition.
Disclaimer. I'm a engineering student and I take all my notes on an iPad Pro 12.9". Notes that could not be typed. I only useh Onenote for the pencil use and I can't really draw "artistically".
Software updates and power user apps need to be created to take advantage of all the potential of such big and powerful device
Luis Valdes Question: Are you bothered with the lack of MacOS?
+Jordan Lucero Not yet, it's been 5 years since I was force to use MacOS in my highschool years. They didn't manage to evangelize me
When will the Pineapple Pencil come out?
that's actually a really cute idea!
Junshu Liu After the release of the Orange Pencil.
What? Apple Pencil is hated?? By who?? I'm using it for a language class and it's become an essential item for me.
The Nerdiacs Podcast it's hated by a lot of people. Mostly because it's overpriced and it connects to the bottom of the iPad.
its hated by peoples who cannot afford it!
SHARP VOLT I don’t get the point of it lol I have on and It’s still in the wrapper I don’t think people need it if they’re not like an artist or every day
@@sharpvolt2669 Lol . Not all. People have differences.
Your reviews are legitimately the best - I feel like I'm listening to someone who actually uses the tech and gives a balanced experience of it. Seriously, thanks for this.
Great video! Really enjoy your light hearted attitude
love the pencil...i was unsure about getting it...but im glad.
The idea of charging it with the ipad is only to give it a boost -- not to fully charge it.
i do find it slightly top heavy...i would like a longer charge (if im drawing, it struggle to get through a day).
i would love handwriting to text software.
i also find that drawing on glass takes time to adapt to...
but the precision stuff is much better -- i have the 9.7" so sometimes it's best to use the pencil... there are times when a finger is just too chubby...
having it work on my phone would be great -- not to use all the time... but sometimes im working with both my phone and ipad side by side... i lean over the tap the screen with my pencil and find myself having to mess around putting the pencil down to use my finger... not good.
apple wont switch to USB c on their phones because it is thicker, and apple wants control over their accessory ecosystem, meaning they want a proprietary port.
Good video. You did using for more then 1 year, and you talked about durability of the tips. I want know how many times did you need change it until today?
I'm a college math instructor. I use the iPad Pro 12.9 as a virtual white board using Good Notes, writing on the iPad and projecting the result on an overhead, and making pdfs of the notes to send out to students. It works wonderfully for this purpose, and is the reason I bought an iPad Pro and pencil. I also use it as a mathematics notebook.
Roderic Taylor Eaxctly! Handwritten notes in scientific PDFs with Goodnotes is absolute gold! Psst don‘t tell anyone to keep the advantage.
I've had my pen just over a year and it's only after watching this video I found out there was a little bitty adapter for mains charging...I knew there was a spare nib but I never took that packaging completely out of its wallet.
Ta muchly!
I originally didn't plan on buying it but I got it as a gift. I used it a lot when I was in college. I'm no artist but the Pencil was great at simple note taking and annotations and filling out forms I would normally scan, but unlike something like the S-Pen, using the Pencil was just as comfortable as using a real pen or pencil. I'm also still on my first tip and haven't replaced tips yet.
Still loving my Apple Pencil.
i been using my Surface pen to take notes in class for a year now, its rubber in the back is very precise contrary to what this guy says. also i tried the ipad pro pen, it feels like as if you are writing on glass, it definitely sounds like that. Surface feels natural and no annoying sound.
Chris K I agree, I tried my friend's ipad pro and hated the stylus. It felt stiff (felt like it had no give to pressure) and floaty, as the nib was so big and smooth. I have been using wacom tablets for 15 years and my note 3 phone for 4 years. My small note 3 stulus plus the Artflow app (a full featured art app) gave a better sketching experience for me.
To each their own though. I guess I always felt out of the loop with all the apple pencil artist hype.
great review......excellent snappy editing by the way
Ah, 'you do not draw, you have already answered everything XD
I'm addicted to the game "8 Ball Pool" by MiniClip, which I currently play on my iPad Air 2. - I use my index finger to control aiming the cue and then again for adjusting the amount of spin and force needed for each shot. - Of course in time the screen will get dirty/sticky, making play much more difficult to be quick and precise. - In your opinion, would an iPad Pro/Pencil be a good option for me to consider? Thank You - RYR
I just feel like Apple has to switch iPhone chargers to USB C now, our macs use USB C for data and to charge. It would only make more sense to have USB C chargers right
Apple Watch Center I agree, was hoping iPhone 7 would be USB c
Yeah, it's odd that you cannot charge your iPhone from your mac if you just buy the new ones!
ThinkCleverAndSmart ikr, I really hoped they included a lighting to USB c cable in the box
Apple Watch Center We hope for iPhone 8!
They've been selling lightning to USB C cables for a year now. and most likely next yer's iPhone will include it in the box instead of the lightning to USB A or changing to USB C iPhone.
Hey I really wanna get a stylus but dont wanna spend $99 are there any other alternatives that also have a pencil like tip like the Apple Pencil
Hi, im thinking about buying the ipad pro and the apple pencil, and people told me to wait for ipad pro 2 and apple pencil 2 and i have been waiting for 4 months now, and no news. I saw an offer on it the other day should i get it or wait for the ipad pro 2 ?
hi, is there an app to help stabilization on the strokes on the ipad pro? there is one on windows called lazy nezumi.
Except I do use my S-Pen that much... have you never used a small notepad or a post-it before...? Or was that "too small" of a surface area for you to write on...?
Typing is faster
Spykedjadedragon Yeah, but I rather TYPE it on a screen that tiny cause it wouldn't really work out for me to write on my phone^^ On a screen like the iPad its more comfortable I think but I DONT NEED any stylus for technical devices:) Maybe it's not the best idea to compare the Pen with the S-pen cause apple has made it more likely for pro users (Graphikers) and the s-pen is made for everyday people like you and me
Spykedjadedragon post it notes don't have touch screens and buttons
I don't think people write post it notes on their palm
Tailosive Tech that is debatable, for example i can take semester long study notes with diagrams and schematics added in for cleaner re-reads. It's been my primary notebook for about 8 different classes. While not on the regular version, it can be easily utilised on plus range of iphones. Especially considering how user friendly apple usually makes their products
Lol how is the apple pencil hated? First time I've ever heard someone say everybody hates it.
Eli Tzar people hate on it because apparently Apple can't release products that have all ready been invented
Hi I'm wondering what the calendar app is that you use?
Thanks!
What is that calendar app?
What the calendar app you were writing on with the Apple Pencil?
Where do you get the monthly calendar you show in the video?
How does the Apple Pencil work with dexterity? I have a sorta hard time with dexterity (knowing when to put force on an object?) and I press hard when drawing on my tablet with a regular rubber stylus. I can't press lightly without my hand being like 'what the heck are you doing' either >.
What is that calendar app in this vid?
Wrong. I use my note 4 stylus very frequently (Fine, me and 3 other people do). good vid. have you had any scratches on the screen from dirt getting trapped between the pencil and the screen?
I love this pencil! It’s become indispensable in class and has saved me so much paper.
Try moxiware sleeve. You will love it 😍
Is it compatible with older iPad/iPad mini????
I'm gonna buy it but I need to know first....
which is best bezel colour of ipad pro for Art work, black or white ?
I'm thinking of getting this for taking notes at work.
I just tried a Surface Book for a couple of days and you are right about the flex on the screen. It's terrible. Also the pen didn't react when touching the screen, it still needed more pressure to register something.
this is something that Steve Job will never invent.
VacancyJB "Invent" --- you mean pitch. The engineers did all the work :P
What is the app you are using for the calendar
I'm waiting for the iPad Pro 2 and Pencil 2, but I enjoy playing with the iPad Pro and Pencil in the Apple Store. Things I want in the next iPad Pro: Force Touch (when I switch between my iPhone 7 Plus and my iPad Air 2, I find I miss it now), less bezel (more cowbell!), and...well, that's about it. I waited too long to buy the original set, so now I know I must wait until the new one comes out in a few weeks. Nice review, and loving the vintage gear. Makes me feel old. Did you play with any of the original Apple products like the Apple II? My wife used to work in the building that houses the original (one of the original?) Apple 1 prototypes or something. Kinda cool having that artifact in the same building you work. Feels like the Ark of the Covenant or something. "Don't look at it, no matter what happens!"
Maybe a thin eraser design on Apple Pencil would be a nice thing
I'm an artist with an iPad pro and I like the pencil because it reminds of a conte crayon. I wish they would come out with different tips for it though. Maybe one that had more tooth to it so the glass isn't as slippery when trying to ink. I put a cover over my screen to give it more grip like paper but it's annoying because it's hard to keep out the dust and the brightness is slightly reduced.
What calendar do you use? I want one for writing
Lack of side buttons kills it for me. On the surface pen at least the hardware gives you a chance to make one of your side buttons erase if you want.
What's the name of that calendar app you used?
Hi , I just bought the 12 inch ipad pro .and I noticed screen distortion under pressure, did anyone has this problem ?
I'm sorry did you say buying a $1000 iPad and a $100 pencil to send handwritten letters was less expensive than buying a letter and a stamp?
Best post Apple pencil review... Keep it up
All the old computers in the background tho
I like your way of thinking 🤔 my thought exactly. The best stylus indeed!
+Tailosive Tech I've used the apple pencil, and it's definitely a really great stylus, but idk if I'd call it the best. It tends to be too aggressive with its tilt recognition (from 0 to 100 real quick). Like you mentioned the durability isn't really there, this is kinda a problem with alot of Glossy plastic stuff from Apple. And while I definitely like that it charges fast, charging it with the iPad if your on the go or something is just an accident waiting to happen. Also, despite what you said I still prefer an eraser on the back, it's very natural to simply turn the pencil around to erase. Maybe not the way Microsoft did it, but like Wacom's pens where the back end is also pressure sensitive.
Overall, the higher end Wacom digitizer pens are better IMO, they don't need to charge *At All* (huge plus for me), they tend to handle tilt better, they have a little bit of give on the tip when writing so it fells a bit nicer then writing on something static, and they have a matt/soft touch texture which tends to age better then the glossy plastic on the apple pencil (minor but nice). Lastly they have built in technology that makes it so that you *Can't* make an unintentional mark with your hand, the pen uses something totally different from touch. Even though the iPad Pro has great palm rejection, I've had it occasionally fail.
All in all, I'd be great if Apple used Wacom's technology in the next Apple pencil, I'd love it for the better palm rejection and no charging alone
Ashoi F Tilt detection depends on the app; each app decides how to interpret the raw values, including pressure and stroke speed etc.
Yea.. And thats another thing. Every app treating the pencil different is slightly annoying. But with the Wacom pens you can fine tune the pressure curve (and other settings) to whatever you like and -- as far as I know -- *Every* app will treat it the same as what you set
I’ve seen some android tablets, windows computers and even the Galaxy Note series use Wacom’s tech, so I’m sitting here hoping that Apple does the same;
1) No pairing
2) No charging
3) You can fine tune it
4) It’s consistent between apps
Ashoi F totally agree, since i gotva cintiq, never went back to my surface pro 4 or the apple pencil.
The pencil is good actually, but its not as good as a cintiq :p
Ashoi F I
Does the pen work on the new macbook pro's touchpad!?
I love my Apple Pencil and use it everyday for school work. It is just awesome.
I love my apple pencil. i use it exactly for the reasons you mentioned.
Well, that the screen doesn't bend is more a feature of the screen than of the pen itself, right?
Does it work with ipad air 2? Or only the pro
Tip: if you’re charging Apple Pencil, put the cap on the boarder where the speakers are.
EG:
O-----o
|. |
|. |
O-----O
Where the “O” are is where you can put the cap on the iPad Boarder.
Will the pencil still be accurate if I install a screen protector?
Lasdil Elizaga Yes, the matte screen protector is the best for smooth gliding but it kind of compromises the crispness of the retina screen
Lasdil Elizaga yep it works fine, I’ve had mine for nearly 1 year and all good, cheers Ocean from Australia 🇦🇺
The pencil is also magnetic on the ipad pro smart cover edge!! :)
Can you talk about your vintage computers I LOVE VINTAGE COMPUTERS
The iPhone actually does charge the Apple Pencil. You just have to check if it is charging through the iPad widget.
It does charge when plugged into the iphone. While paired to your ipad, plug it in and check the Notification Center on your ipad. I actually charges
I'm months past this post air date but found it interesting. I agree completely about the Surface pen utility. Lots of room for improvement. I disagree with the S-Pen comments. I use it in my Note 4 constantly. The S Pen is integrated into the Note device and OS. Its truly like having a pencil and paper always available and does so much more with the integration to the Samsung suite of native tools and integration with the OS.
Hey drew. I’ve been a fan of you since 7 k subs. I would like to go in-depth in this subject with you sometime. Btw I know this is a older video, but still, I would love to talk to you about this. Anyway, let me know if you would be up for it. Thx and keep up the great work
They tryely don't need touch for macOS... but pencil compatibility would be nice
fuck you give such a refreshing take on things. you get straight to the point. subscribed fosho
Just as he mentioned the charge time I got a message pop up saying my Apple Pencil is at 5% charge lol!
I have bad hands that I can no longer use to do precision work so I like having a tool that I can use to work my iPhone 10. That tool is the AmazonBasics Capacitive Stylus. Yes I have something else to carry with my phone, but it works for me and it works well.
While I had a note device I used the s-pen every day. Its one feature I wish every large display phone had
Another video?! Wow cool:D
You can actually charge your pencil by connecting it to your iPhone. Connect it, and see the battery app at iPad, and it's actually charging --- and somehow it's my daily charging method. Quite neat because now you get a lollipop instead of a fan :p
The apple pencil and the surface pen are honestly very similar. Precision wise they're actually exactly the same (except for the new surface pen that came out but I'm sure apple with update theirs too). The main gripe I have is the pencil's charging is super risky with the side of the ipad and its actual battery life. Which is atrocious for some reason.
YOU CAN CHARGE THEM WITH YOUR AIR PODS CASE
Wow you’ve changed a lot in looks
GREAT intro
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Ron Weasley with his Apple Wand! Just kidding!
Any affect on battery???
although you cant use the apple pencil on the iPhone, you could still charge the pencil by plugging it in your iPhone..
I literally almost spit out my drink just because of that pun
I don't hate it, I love it
Hey you know what I hate every one says apple needs to think different but when they inovate like the touch bar everyone shoots them down for doing something stupid
The Apple Pencil is the only reason I moved to iPad. It changed the game.
the fact it only works with the ipad pro's is the only thing I really hate about it, as it doesn't work on my current ipad.. and not planning to spend a grand just for that...
But I had a good few chances to use it, it works really nice. I'd say for taking quick notes and stuff as a student or at work it is hard to beat, and easier then paper.
as for art. I'm not sure.. the sensitivity is there to be used as a pencil for art, but i'm not sure the software is up to scratch though to really do it. I've had several different drawing apps on my ipad(s), but it's hard to beat the software you get on a computer or mac and they seem more like little sketch apps or doodle apps then actual artwork and photo-editing software like photoshop/illustrator/animate/etc. So I'd still much prefer to use something like a wacom (either stand alone computer or the cintiq screens) for actual artwork...
apple needs to come out with a competitor for the microsoft surface studio (the massive one new one).. I didn't like the surface, had the same issue as you.. and wasn't too happy with the accuracy of the pens either.. slight jitters that shouldn't happen when you're looking for accuracy..
Give me an Imac 27", 5k screen, compatible with the apple pencil, with a screen that can tilt like that surface studio..
Simply Steve Tons of artists already use the iPad Pro in favor of a computer for drawing. Sure it lacks certain features, but Procreate is actually a really good app, and most artists can get what they want done on the iPad Pro, and finish it up in photoshop later if needed. Such as the stranger things poster, that was mostly drawn on an iPad Pro
And what app is that one 1:43 ?
I honestly did use my S-Pen on my Note 4 a lot, although I am in art school and i love doodling and taking hand written notes. But I honestly used it just as much as i use my Apple Pencil which is most times I use the respective device. But now that I have the pencil, I have no reason to have a stylus with my phone anyway. I think the S-Pen was useful, just more of a niche product than even the Apple Pencil.
Great video though!
As an artist and an owner of the Apple Pencil and iPad Pro and mostly likes Android products and Windows, The apple pencil is really great but having an eraser at the back end of the pen would be great since it would decrease my work time. Been using it for almost a year and my pen dropped a lot of times thanks to it circular shape and it has not broke yet waiting for it and saving for a replacement so If it ever breaks. The cap of the pen I feel is lose and isn't really the best but it stills hold whenever I try to flail it to try to remove the cap and It hasn't removed. I don't really get why the hate for the apple pencil even though it works so well. It might be the price, but the price is worth it but I would rather purchase a Microsoft Studio the huge computer since it would probably be better.
I agree that this is very a very "Apple" product in that it is the most expensive, yet made of the least expensive materials and has the least amount of features.
On the surface, it comes with the pen, the pen has an eraser (while the pencil does not), the pen attaches to the surface pro 4, and the surface pen also has a more premium build all while a replacement is just 60% of the cost of an iPad pencil. You can get two surface pens for just $20 more than one Apple Pencil. If you count the pen that comes with surface, that is three pens for $20 more than one Apple Pencil.
Fun fact you actually can charge the Apple Pencil with your iPhone lol. Also Apple Pencil haters like most Apple haters have never tried it or used it daily. I used the surface as well and had the exact same feelings but I could have gotten over it had Windows not been crap and even then Windows needs an app like notability that can Synch audio to hand written notes. That is killer as a student to be able to go back to lecture notes and hear exactly how what the professor was saying at the exact time you wrote notes down (which also gives you the ability to write down more things you may have missed). I never worry about the pencil breaking while charging in the iPad. Plus it's great for emergency charging so I'm never without the pencil... my biggest gripe about the pencil is the lack of storage for it. I never lose things but now that I have more things to worry about in life I start to misplace things. I actually had to make a pouch on my Logitech create keyboard case to carry it because for some reason the 12inch case doesn't have a pencil loop 😑 ALSO THE LOGITECH CASE PUT A REALLY WEIRD SCRATCH ON THE TOP BORDER OF THE SCREEN THAT TOUCHES THE METAL!! USE A PIECE OF FABRIC OR SOMETHING TO COVER THE IPAD or screen protector or something. Great keyboard though. Ah now that was a visceral experience. I should let this stuff out at 3 am more often.
I agree with just about everything you said here. I used it every day and loved it to bits until my kids stole away the iPad Pro as their primary device. I picked up a Surface Pro 3 because I needed certain software packages and it's good for that, but Microsoft's pen doesn't come close to the control or detail I get with the Apple Pencil. I really hope they come out with something like Surface Studio though...It'd be perfect.
I just want a smaller/shorter version.
I wish the Apple Pen was compatible with the other iPads.
Touch screen iMac? It's terrible. If monitor is turned to 20 degrees, keyboard obstructs and you have to put it away. Not good news if you decide to write and type simultaneously
The warping on the Surface Pro is a video effect. There is no actual warping. You can turn it off in the control panel. I know a number of artists who use their Notes to sketch, and I prefer writing notes to typing. Do some research, fanboy.
Since the MacBook have bigger trackpads now, they should make it compatible with the apple pencil like those bamboo things
The Apple Pencil does charge on my iPhone 6s, it even charge on iPod nano!
I use my Note Edge SPen loads, you are wrong. You've got to use it regularly and try incorporate it into your regular use, until you can't live without it. I can't buy a daily driver that isn't a Samsung Note phone now.
Can you please share what app is that at 1:17 ?
I would like to know too
Notes
I use mine everyday. Great for art. I do wish typing had a handwriting panel that could input text. Hint!!! Apple
great product!
You bash apple yet you love it.