Apple Pencil

kmiklas

kmiklas

(Putting this in Programming because it seems to be the best fit)

I'm comparing the iPad Air 2 vs the iPad Pro (9.7" screens). Aside from the option for a bigger (12.9") screen, it seems that the only real difference between the Air 2 and the Pro is the Apple Pencil.

Anyone worked with the Pencil? Is it worth the extra $100? Personally, I've never been a stylus kinda guy, because I think that part of the the magic of tablet is being able to interact with it using your fingertips and hands. A pencil/stylus/writing utensil seems so... well... 1900's?

Apple Air 2 starts at $399 for 16gb memory, $499 for 64gb
Apple Pro starts at $599 for 32gb memory

Discuss? Thanks, Keith

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/ipad-pro-97-vs-ipad-air-2-whats-the-difference/

EDIT: After a bit more research, it seems that the pencil is mostly used by two groups: artists, and handwriting notetakers (students and professionals). In particular, math students like it, because it's hard to type formulas and the like. Also, the pencil gets lost and/or stolen easily, and it's a $99 replacement.
 
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It takes a lot to move an elephant. Apple is going to move up or down not on products at this point,.... but on press. One way or the other. Not to belittle your focus on fundy's here and how they could effect sales.... but this is better used like you did so well on smaller companies, like VUZI. Apple needs something REALLY big product wise to move it at this point. Autonomous cars would seem to be the next big thing. Or buying SIRI.
 
The problem with fingers is that they aren't too precise for fine grained or precise input which is why we all know how to write with writing utensils.

Styluses have a time and place so if you find them useful it's best to protect it just like you would the tablet itself.
 
kmiklas said:
EDIT: After a bit more research, it seems that the pencil is mostly used by two groups: artists, and handwriting notetakers (students and professionals). In particular, math students like it, because it's hard to type formulas and the like. Also, the pencil gets lost and/or stolen easily, and it's a $99 replacement.
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What you wrote is spot on. If you're not an artist or ever intend to be one, and if you always default to the keyboard when it comes to writing or note taking, paying the additional money for the iPad pro and stylus is a waste.
 
Baron said:
What you wrote is spot on. If you're not an artist or ever intend to be one, and if you always default to the keyboard when it comes to writing or note taking, paying the additional money for the iPad pro and stylus is a waste.
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"Nobody wants a stylus"

Steve Jobs, 2010

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vanzandt said:
It takes a lot to move an elephant. Apple is going to move up or down not on products at this point,.... but on press. One way or the other. Not to belittle your focus on fundy's here and how they could effect sales.... but this is better used like you did so well on smaller companies, like VUZI. Apple needs something REALLY big product wise to move it at this point. Autonomous cars would seem to be the next big thing. Or buying SIRI.
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I ask from the standpoint of a consumer, not an investor. My friend asked for an iPad recommendation for his grandson. Regardless, thanks for the advice... and I agree.
 
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