READER RESPONSE DRAFT #3

 


The article "The new Apple Pencil Pro is harder to lose and better to draw with" (Weatherbed, 2024) highlights the key features and improvements of Apple's latest stylus, the Apple Pencil Pro, which was released in 2024. According to Weatherbed (2024), the Apple Pencil Pro introduces a new feature called haptic feedback which provides tactile pulses when users squeeze or double tap the stylus. The squeeze gesture also opens a new palette for quick tool, colour, and line weight switching, while maintaining the advanced capabilities of its predecessor. Additionally, there is the barrel roll feature which is a new gyroscope that lets you rotate the device for precise control over curved pens and brush tools. Furthermore, there is a Find My Device app that helps the users to track the stylus if they accidentally misplaced it, this addresses a common issue with earlier models. However, the Apple Pencil Pro is only compatible with the newest iPad models, leaving users with older devices unable to upgrade their stylus (Weatherbed, 2024).

Apple Pencil Pro is the preferred choice among stylus pens for professional artists because of its high performance and ability to integrate seamlessly with Apple ecosystem.

The sensitivity and precision of Apple Pencil Pro is one of the significant factors that contributes to the high performance of Apple Pencil Pro. According to Skinner (2024), the Apple Pencil Pro is perfect for meticulous sketching, drawing and taking notes due to its improved tip which enables extremely accurate input. Furthermore, artists can adjust the intensity and thickness of their strokes by changing the angle and amount of pressure applied to the Apple Pencil Pro (Adams, 2024). This greatly contributes to the production of expressive artwork by giving the Apple Pencil Pro a feel more akin to that of traditional drawing gadgets and enhances the depth of the artwork (Adams, 2024).

Another noteworthy reason why artist prefer Apple Pencil Pro is the ability of Apple Pencil Pro to integrate seamlessly with Apple ecosystem. According to John (2024), users can switch between Apple’s apps and devices that are compatible with Apple Pencil Pro. This means that it provides a consistent and responsive experience if you are using Procreate for idea sketching, Notability for taking notes or Apple’s Notes app for coming up with ideas (John, 2024). Moreover, there is iCloud which is Apple’s data storage service that is used for storing data on Apple devices (MacPherson, 2022). This means that the user can access and edit their work using other Apple devices such as iPhone, iPad or MacBook (Warwick, Baxter & Bentley, 2024). Hence this ecosystem integration makes the Apple Pencil Pro an appealing choice for artists, particularly those who values flexibility and accessibility in their work.

Despite the numerous benefits of the Apple Pencil Pro, some critics argue that its high cost is a significant drawback, especially when there are cheaper alternatives available that can perform similar functions. Not everyone is willing to spend the high cost of a stylus, even though each Apple Pencil model has unique characteristics (Bentley & Freeman, 2024). For example, compared to the $129 price of Apple Pencil Pro, alternatives such as Logitech Crayon and Adonit Note+ offer undetectable palm and tilt functions for $69.95 and $69.99 (Owen, 2024). Additionally, these alternatives are compatible with a greater variety of iPad models, while the Apple Pencil Pro is only compatible with newest iPad models (Owen, 2024). Therefore, some consumers are drawn to less expensive options that provide sufficient functionality at a lesser cost due to the Apple Pencil Pro's high price.

In conclusion, although some critics contend that Apple Pencil Pro is too expensive when compared to cheaper options such as Logitech Crayon and Adonit Note+, the Apple Pencil Pro’s superior precision and seamless integration with Apple ecosystem make it worth the price for professional artists as they require these advanced features to create their artwork. As mentioned by Neale & Watson (2024), one major drawback of Apple Pencil alternative is the fact that they do not have some of the complex features of the original such as tilt detection and pressure sensitivity. Thus, the Apple Pencil Pro is the preferred choice for artist even though it is more expensive.

 

 

Reference

Adams, R. (2024, June 20). Enhancing creativity with Apple Pencil pro. Gadget Geek Boy. https://gadgetgeekboy.co.uk/enhancing-creativity-with-apple-pencil-pro/

Bentley, J., & Freeman, K. S. (2024, August 30). Best Apple Pencil Alternative in 2024: Grab the non-Apple Stylus that’s right for you. iMore. https://www.imore.com/apple-pencil-alternatives-best-non-apple-stylus-ipad

John. (2024, March 28). Unleashing creative power: Exploring Apple Pencil compatibility. A Techs Land. https://atechsland.com/apple-pencil-compatibility/

MacPherson, E. (2022, February 28). What is iCloud & How Does It Work? apple icloud basics. www.iphonelife.com. https://www.iphonelife.com/content/icloud-guide-top-tips-understanding-and-using-icloud

Neale, B., & Watson, J. (2024, September 27). The Best Apple Pencil alternatives. Creative Bloq. https://www.creativebloq.com/buying-guides/best-apple-pencil-alternatives

Owens, R. (2024, October). Top 6 apple pencil alternatives for beginners & pros. FixThePhoto.com. https://fixthephoto.com/best-apple-pencil-alternative.html

Skinner, Z. (2024, June 14). Apple Pencil Pro - TDP Review - tech drive play. TDP. https://techdriveplay.com/2024/06/14/apple-pencil-pro-tdp-review/

Warwick, S., Baxter, D., & Bentley, J. (2024, January 18). Best drawing apps for iPad and Apple Pencil in 2024 so far. iMore. https://www.imore.com/best-apps-drawing-ipad-pro-apple-pencil

 

 

 

 


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