The first problem was somewhat addressed with the release of the Logitech Crayon, a cheaper Apple Pencil alternative with the same built in technology sans pressure sensitivity and high-end look, hence the more affordable price. There are three caveats with the original Pencil that might have had you looking for an alternate solution for your artistic needs: its price, its weird ergonomic choices, and its lack of customizable buttons. Although Apple’s solution for creative artists does undoubtedly provide a seamless drawing experience, it is not without its flaws. Since its first iteration, we at digital EPIGRAPHY have been enjoying the unprecedented precision and ease of use that only the Pencil can provide, and – naturally - highly recommend it in our Tool section.

Apple – after famously stating for years that touch-based computers don’t need a stylus – finally gave in in 2015 and released the first generation Apple Pencil, an excellent input device exclusive to its Pro tablets. The iPad Pro is a fantastic tablet computer, but one needs a compatible stylus for it to live up to its potential.

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