As a solutions architect who frequently works from home and on the go, having the right tools to enhance my productivity is essential. The Apple Pencil Pro has proven to be an invaluable accessory for my iPad Pro 13-Inch (M4), offering advanced features and exceptional performance. I even got my wife hooked on it and needed to buy her one when I showed her all the features! Haha
First and foremost, the pixel-perfect precision of the Apple Pencil Pro is remarkable. It allows me to draw diagrams and take notes with incredible accuracy, which is crucial for my professional tasks. The tilt and pressure sensitivity further enhance its functionality, making it responsive to the nuances of my writing and drawing styles. I much prefer the pressure gestures over the tapping feature found in previous generations, as it feels more intuitive and natural.
One of the standout features of the Apple Pencil Pro is its industry-leading low latency. This ensures that my inputs are registered instantly, providing a smooth and natural writing experience. Whether I’m jotting down quick notes or drawing detailed diagrams, the performance is consistently reliable.
The Apple Pencil Pro attaches, charges, and pairs magnetically to the side of my iPad Pro, making it incredibly convenient to use and store. This magnetic connection ensures that the Pencil is always charged and ready to go, eliminating the hassle of dealing with cables and separate chargers. The seamless connectivity is another highlight, as it pairs effortlessly with the iPad Pro, maintaining a stable and reliable connection throughout use.
The build quality of the Apple Pencil Pro is top-notch, as expected from Apple. It feels sturdy and well-made, giving me confidence in its durability. The sleek design and smooth finish also complement the aesthetics of my iPad Pro, adding a touch of elegance to my setup. Additionally, the Apple Pencil Pro is impressively scratch-resistant, maintaining its pristine condition even after extensive use on my iPad.
In terms of usability, the weight of the Apple Pencil Pro is well-balanced but on the heavier side, which can cause writing fatigue during sustained usage. This is particularly noticeable during long work sessions where comfort is key.
However, it’s worth noting that the Apple Pencil Pro comes at a premium price. While it offers exceptional features and performance, it may be considered expensive compared to other stylus options on the market. Additionally, it would be great if Apple offered the Pencil in a color that matches the iPad, rather than the bright white. Despite these points, the value it brings to my workflow makes it a worthwhile investment for me.
In summary, the Apple Pencil Pro is an outstanding tool that provides pixel-perfect precision, tilt and pressure sensitivity, and industry-leading low latency. It is perfect for note-taking, drawing diagrams, and other professional tasks. The magnetic attachment, charging, and pairing add to its convenience and ease of use. Highly recommended for professionals and anyone looking to enhance their iPad experience with a high-quality, reliable stylus!
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Mostly pros (a few cons)
This review is more for people who have used Apple pencils because I’m focusing on what’s newPros1. The haptic feedback is great - when you click on the pencil to change to an eraser, the feed back lets you know it happened. It will also let you know that it straightened a line for you when you hold the cursor down.2. The hovering does two things. If you are in an Apple graphic app, it lets you know exactly where the pencil will touch down. In apps and websites with menus, it acts like a rollover without touching the screen.3. Rotating the pencil - the picture with the 3 lines illustrates this. The vertical & first horizontal line is using the marker tool in Freeform at the selected width. The second horizontal line was done by rotating the pencil.4. Squeezing the pencil - in settings, you decide what it will do. Many choices - I tried show tool palette (the other picture)Cons1. it only works with the 2024 iPad Air & Pro, Also those iPads will only work with this pencil, so if you buy a new iPad, you’ll need to buy a Pencil too2. Procreate - and I’m assuming (but haven’t tried) other non Apple apps - have not yet played with their apps to get it to get them to work with haptic feedback, squeeze or pencil rotation yet. Hovering in the gallery view is lots of fun though, it flashes through all the layers of an image you hover over.Minor con - it is slightly bigger than the old one. Only a problem for those of us with small hands.
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I had bought the apple pencil from you a month and half ago. The day I received my pencil I had flew out of town and I came back on August 15th to USA. After coming when I tried to pair my pencil with my ipad pro and Ipad 10th Generation I could not pair it with either one.
I updated my softwares om the iPad turned off turned it back on restarted the iPad 10 times Googled, and did everything I could to pair the pencil but it just did not work.
Eventually I tool it to the apple store in the mall where they said that the pencil is defective. I trusted you and threw the box even before it could pair. Please send me a replacement or refund me my full amount.
I had bought the apple pencil from you a month and half ago. The day I received my pencil I had flew out of town and I came back on August 15th to USA. After coming when I tried to pair my pencil with my ipad pro and Ipad 10th Generation I could not pair it with either one.
I updated my softwares om the iPad turned off turned it back on restarted the iPad 10 times Googled, and did everything I could to pair the pencil but it just did not work.
Eventually I tool it to the apple store in the mall where they said that the pencil is defective. I trusted you and threw the box even before it could pair. Please send me a replacement or refund me my full amount.
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