Reddit mentions of Apple MK0C2AM/A Pencil for iPad Pro, White (MK0C2ZM/A)

https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Pencil-iPad-White-MK0C2ZM/dp/B016NY7784

I use GoodNotes5 to take and organize notes! You can look up Youtube videos of walk-through tutorials of the app. It's really easy to export them and save them to Google Drive. There's also a laptop app coming out I'm pretty sure - I have the beta version for my Macbook. I have a lot of examples in my post history for the notes I take on my iPad.

Edit: If two screens is really a big point for you, I can't see how any other tablet will have the $350 iPad set-up beat. In terms of note taking, the iPad is amazing. It's just not a good stand-alone device for engineers! Links to the set-up I'm talking about - iPad and Apple Pencil.

Hey. I’ve been an iPad user for years. You’re going to love it. If you’re wondering about the pencil, get this one.... Apple Pencil for iPad Pro, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016NY7784/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BF52Bb0CK9A1R

Regarding the keyboard case, I’ve used them in and off over the years. They add good utility if you type a lot but also add bulk. In the case of the iPad you have they also need to be charged (not often but they do) and paired via Bluetooth. It’s up to you. If you’re going to type a lot - take a lotta notes and/or write papers then it could be useful.

As an alternative to a keyboard “case” you could get a regular case/folio and just get a Bluetooth keyboard for occasional use.

Best Buy/Amazon/Staples/Walmart has the 7th gen iPad on sale - $250 for 32GB or $329 for 128GB.

I'd spend the extra money for the 128GB, unless you have a strict budget or do everything in the cloud. Also, unless you can find the 6th gen for cheaper, I'd go for the 7th gen because it has an extra 1GB of RAM vs the previous gen. That's useful for having more apps open without reloading.

FYI - If you plan to use Microsoft Office apps for iPad, they're only free for iPads below 10.1". The 6th gen is 9.7", so it qualifies for free Office apps. The new 7th gen iPad is 10.2", so you have to pay for those apps. The free versions only let you read documents, not edit them.

If you're going to college though, you should qualify for free Office 365 with your EDU email, so that's probably not a big deal for you.

It looks like Amazon currently has the Apple Pencil 1 on sale for $79.

If you want to get the best deals and are not in a rush, you should check out the Slickdeals forum for deals on things. Also, Best Buy sometimes has Open Box deals on products that can be worth the savings.

Wacom: https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-uCTH490AK-Graphics-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B06XYRYW8R/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_lp_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FTA8KA3KYQBSDYAFH7SA

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Huion: https://www.amazon.com/H610-Pro-Graphic-Drawing-Carrying/dp/B00ZWRSQ4I/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1542155905&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=huion+tablet&psc=1

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Apple Pencil (ipad Pro): https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Pencil-iPad-Pro-White/dp/B016NY7784/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1542155928&sr=1-3&keywords=apple+pencil

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Capacitive Stylus (normal ipad): https://www.amazon.com/Zspeed-Stylus-Screens-Compatible-Digital/dp/B07HQGZSH4/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1542155928&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=apple+pencil&psc=1

Apple Pencil

tho it is pretty friggin expensive

If you really want to get serious into sketching? I advise to start drawing from life

but if you just want to do it just for fun, the funnest(funniest?) way i found was just to try copying art works from artist that I admire and when I get how they do their styles I try to do it without copying and incorporate it into a new artwork

Do make sure it’s compatible with your iPad tho!


Apple Pencil https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016NY7784/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vt4qDb598V3S3