Apple Pencil (1st Generation)

This is really the best tab available in this price range without regard to the mobile OS platform you swear allegiance to.My hobby is journaling and doodling - it is difficult to procure paper and drawing material that allow me to have the same experience whilst writing and doodling - paper is usually good for drawing or good for writing, and if it is expected to serve both activities with the same sense of satisfaction, it costs a bomb.But the iPad is not without its disadvantages (especially if you are used to Android tabs)1. You cannot make phone calls directly from the iPad2. Whatsapp does not work unless you want to risk jailbreaking and install unsupported software3. My personal experience is that the likelihood of dropping a tab is higher than that of dropping a laptop.4. Intensive texting and writing content requires a BT keyboard (I use a Lenovo K480 which really works for me but at the cost of additional bulk, batteries and one more item to put in the tray at the time of airport check-in)5. Apple's messaging ecosystem is rather restrictive - for example, without whatsapp you have iMessages / Messages and you can reasonably communicate with others using iMessages (if they are on the Apple platform) and probably Jabber (for Android and anything else, I think but I cannot vouch for how effective it is).As long as one of the above use-cases matter to you, iPad is not a stand-alone solution to your problem.I saved the good stuff for the enda) I also purchased the Apple pencil because I wanted to use it to replicate my handwritten journaling experience. It works quite well. I have never used an iPad Pro - a lot of iPad 9.7 2018 reviews involve comparisons with the iPad Pro which has superior tech - Pro-motion, 120 Hz refresh, faster CPU and invariably the inference is that "iPad 6th Gen is good, better than other iPads but the iPad Pro is still better". To me though, this device is all I need at this time.b) Since I knew I would not be using this for voice-calling, I chose the wifi-only version. Besides, in my neck-of-the-woods, telecom connections are nothing to write home about.c) The tab is fast, responsive, it has not hung - to be objective, I removed all apps that I would not be usingd) The camera is not great but I find it difficult to imagine being able to snap candid spontaneous photos with a device the size of the iPade) With Apple Notes and my BT keyboard, I can type anywhere. I can even bunge in some diagrams if I need to add those as well.f) The software keyboard supports drawing mode with Apple Pen and that is a lovely thing if I want to send personal messages to my daughter mimicking the handwritten note practiceg) Browsing is fairly ok but no great shakes especially if you are used to seeing text on larger screens and full-blown desktop experience. Most websites have mobile apps which offer the same experience - this comes at the cost of using up space, batteryh) The battery has been a surprise - I am not attached to the iPad all the time, I DO use it for an average of 6 to 8 hours every day and the battery still runs at close to 50% by night. If you use graphics intensive apps with the Apple Pencil on, you may sense a little radiating off from the screen to your palm. I have not figured out whyi) iOS 11 is really good. The last version of iOS I used was on my iPod Mini and I remember the limited options it offered. The OS has since evolved, it is more sophisticated, more intuitive than beforeIf you are on a budget of 30K or less, and do not want to invest in high-end tabs, I would recommend you not spend too much time and just go ahead and buy this. There may or may not be be newer versions of this edition of iPads coming in from Apple. but this is one decision you will not regret.

I bought the Apple Pencil for the iPad 9.7 6th Gen. And both the iPad and Apple Pencil has exceeded my expectations.Yes it's expensive but it's not overpriced. The quality is undoubtedly Apple. The performance is exceptionally well. As the name suggests, it's like holding a pencil. It's about the same size as a regular pencil, only heavier and cylindrical.Pros:1. Blazingly fast charging. About a minute of charging through iPad can give you about an hour of usage. The battery goes from 0% - 30% in 5 minutes. About 20 minutes for a full charge.2. It's very accurate and fast. The pressure sensitivity works really well.3. It's well balanced and feel natural in your hand. There is neat trick to it. If you put it on a flat surface it will always roll back to the Apple Pencil label on the chrome part.4. For all of the pros this one is the best. There is not much difference in performance whether you are using it with an iPad 6th Gen or iPad Pro (which is twice the price of iPad 6th Gen). The accuracy is similar to the point where you can't tell them apart. Sure there will be differences but they are not huge and will not affect your work.So if you are an artist on budget, both the iPad 6th Gen and Apple Pencil will not disappoint you!Cons:1. It's made of slippery hard plastic. Plus the rubber tip is smooth soft plastic. So there is not much friction to it while holding or drawing. I like the Wacom stylus on this front, it has a texture to it so it's much easier to hold.2. I wish it has the hexagonal shape instead of cylindrical just like an real pencil. It would have been much easier to hold it then.Workaround for the less friction part:I bought a ₹10 pen with a rubber grip and applied the rubber on the pencil. All is well now. You can always opt out for a matte screen protector for the friction on the display.Overall it's a great product. Worth the money!