stylus for drawing on ipad. suggestions?

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stylus for drawing on ipad. suggestions?

I would like to take a look at getting an iPad for myself to use to create simple drawings that I can use in Illustrator. I like the idea of using a pen. Any suggestions on a stylus that works well with the iPad? Something with a fine tip would be great. Also, any apps that work best for simple stuff, make it easy to either transfer or email the drawing for placement inside Illustrator.

Thanks!

MBP, iMac Al, iPhone 3gs, 10.6

Posted on Mar 3, 2011 10:50 AM

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Answer 1

LRMAN

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Mar 3, 2011 10:54 AM in response to Tyler Parker

I'm also thinking of getting an Ipad 2 and since it has the video mirroring was wondering if it has the ability to write on top of a .PDF document and if so what programs and pens would be best.

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Dah•veed

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Mar 3, 2011 11:08 AM in response to Tyler Parker

The Pogo Sketch?

http://www.tenonedesign.com/sketch.php

Dah•veed

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Tyler Parker Author

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Mar 3, 2011 11:12 AM in response to Dah•veed

have you tried it? I have seen mixed reactions to it, never used it myself

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Mar 3, 2011 11:24 AM in response to Tyler Parker

I have one. Wishit had a little finer tip, but it does the job. Admittedly, I don't use it a great deal.

I do note that this is what the clerks in the local apple store used on their devices at one point (but pretty sure is wasn't "standard" apple issue, just what they had on hand).

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Dah•veed

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Mar 3, 2011 11:53 AM in response to Tyler Parker

No I have not. But it is the most well known.

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SirBlue

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Mar 3, 2011 11:57 AM in response to Dah•veed

I had a Pogo and while it was decent, it leaves much to be desired.

I use the Targus Stylus and it is much superior. I bought them for friends that have the iPad and they all rave and them.

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salty777

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Mar 3, 2011 12:04 PM in response to SirBlue

I'd agree with the Targus.... it's nice to use.

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Mar 3, 2011 12:04 PM in response to Tyler Parker

I like the one I have by Boxwave, though I mostly use it for writing. Keep in mind that you can't really get a capacitive stylus with as fine a point as the kind you might remember from older Palm devices. The tips are almost as big as a pencil eraser and a bit mushy.

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Demo

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Mar 3, 2011 2:41 PM in response to Tyler Parker

I too have the Targus. The point is not very fine as Meg points out regarding most of these tools. I like that fact that I'm not leaving fingerprints and marks all over the screen and that's shy I bought one. I use it for everything that I do on the iPad.

I started looking at vector drawing apps and one that looked interesting to me is iDesign. I have not purchased it, but it looked pretty cool.

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