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I Upgraded to the XPPen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) and it’s Incredible! This model is a game-changer with its enhanced cable connection, stunning color accuracy, and a perfect 16:10 aspect ratio. The high resolution on a 16-inch display, priced at $539, makes it a superior choice over the 14-inch version. Trust me, it’s worth every penny
Key Differences between iPad Air and iPad Pro for Artists? The Display size is larger on Pro… and the battery life is longer on Pro. The Pro model also has Pro motion display (120hz) refresh rate, so it’s overall faster in terms of performance
The BEST iPad for Drawing (for artists) is the iPad Pro, but the iPad Air, Mini, and Classic iPad all run the same drawing apps, but have smaller screen size and battery life.
The big advantage is that you can use procreate on iPad, which is exclusive to iOS. If you want to use a Windows only drawing app or need a larger display than 12.9 inches, then a drawing tablet is more ideal and an iPad may not be the best choice.
However, to use your iPad as a drawing tablet with a MacBook you could download an app like Luna Display by Astropad or another duet display alternative, which works to solve for this.
Graphics tablets without a screen are significantly less expensive than an iPad, while Pen Tablets (drawing tablets with a screen) are somewhat in the same price range ($350+)
iPads are very user-friendly, suitable for various tasks and ideal for beginner artists… while Drawing tablets are designed specifically for digital art
The Best Alternatives to using an iPad for drawing are the 1. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 2. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 3. Lenovo Yoga 9i. They each battle the Apple Pencil with their own dedicated stylus: Surface Pen, Lenovo Active Pen, and S-Pen
GoodNotes utilizes whatever Native or custom fonts you have on your iPad…you can simply add new Fonts to GoodNotes on your iPad through an app like iFont or AnyFont. IFont is a font app for iOS and can be found on the official Apple app store. It’s free. Alternatively, AnyFont is also a popular option and provides a similar result, but it costs $2 It sounds difficult, but it’s not (anyone can do this without much effort). You’ll need to download iFont or AnyFont, and then follow the onscreen instructions…
Higher-priced alternatives, such as Paperlike iPad Screen Protector, may have distinct features (texture) but might not always be worth the extra cost (this depends on whether you’re a graphic designer/artist, a student taking notes, or just a casual ipad + apple pencil user.
Yes, it gives you resistance for your iPad, makes handwriting legible, and drawing much easier… but is it worth it? I found that if you’re a graphic designer or a student in college, you’ll benefit from the Paperlike.. but for casual users, it may not be worth the $45 price tag depending on your level of use and budget… especially considering there’s several iPad screen protectors (linkkkk here) that work similar to the Paperlike for nearly one third the cost.
best Paper-like screen protector for drawing with the Apple Pencil are: 1. Paper-like 2. Paper-feel 3. ELECOM 4. iCarez 5. Tech Armor 6. MOBDICK
Built-in app: Apple Notes
Third-party apps
Cross-platform apps: Notion, Evernote
Mac-specific apps: Bear, Ulysses, Apple Notes
iOS/Mac compatible apps: GoodNotes, Notability, NoteShelf, NoteLedge
Web-based apps: Google Keep, Simplenote
Third-party note-taking apps offer diverse options for Mac users, including cross-platform apps like Notion and Evernote, Mac-specific apps such as Bear and Ulysses.