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XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2): Graphic Tablet Display Review (My Experience)

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

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iPad vs Drawing Tablet: Which is better for an Artist? (Comparison)

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

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How to Add New & Custom Fonts to GoodNotes – Fancy Text Guide

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…

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PaperLike Screen Protector for iPad: Is it worth $45? (The Truth)

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.

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