If you take notes or draw on your iPad, consider investing in an Apple Pencil. It will greatly enhance your experience your note-taking and doodling experience.
While the Apple Pencil (2nd gen) is expensive at $129, Amazon is discounting it by 11% to $115. This makes the useful iPad stylus a bit more affordable.
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Apple Pencil 2 makes doodling and note-taking easy
Apple Pencil (2nd gen) is a must-have if you want to paint, sketch, doodle, or mark up documents on your iPad. Thanks to its low latency and pressure sensitivity, you can easily let your creativity flow while working on your next creation. This also makes taking handwritten notes on your iPad easy.
Charging the Apple Pencil is also easy. The stylus magnetically snaps to the side of your iPad, which is how it tops up its battery.
Apple Pencil 2 works with the following iPad models:
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation)
- iPad Air (4th and 5th generation)
- iPad mini (6th generation)
On the 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro, you also enjoy Apple Pencil hover. Just hold the stylus up to 12mm above the display, and the tablet will react to it.
Buy the Apple Pencil with an 11% discount
While not the lowest, you can still save a sweet $14 on the Apple Pencil (2nd gen). Considering the accessory is rarely discounted, this is a good deal.
If you are not willing to spend that much, Amazon has dropped the price of the Apple Pencil (1st gen) to $79 from $99. It misses out on some of the features of the 2nd gen model, but if you want a stylus for basic use, the 1st gen model should suffice.
If you get the stylus, make sure to change these Apple Pencil settings on your iPad. In case you run into problems with the stylus, follow these troubleshooting steps to fix some common Apple Pencil irritations. And don’t forget to shop for Apple Pencil accessories in the Cult of Mac Store.
The Apple Pencil 2 is a must-have accessory for your iPad Air or iPad Pro. It makes note-taking and doodling a breeze on the tablet.
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