Over the decades, a lot of attempts have been made to try and make pens and pencils “smart ... pen that acts more like the pen of a drawing tablet, just minus the tablet.

I tried the latest slates from Amazon, Kobo, Remarkable and more. Which one ranks as the top option for notes?

The right drawing tablet can make all the difference in bringing your creative vision to life. It should feel like an extension of your hand, translating every brushstroke with precision and fluidity.

GET $30 OFF: As of Jan. 2, get the Apple Pencil Pro for $99 at Walmart and save $30. For note-taking or digital illustration, the iPad comes alive with the addition of an Apple Pencil Pro.

Cons: The Apple Pencil 2 features 4,096 pressure levels. But many drawing tablets have twice the pressure sensitivity, ...

But for a dedicated drawing tablet to sit on your desk ... Add to this the impressive toolkit offered by the new Apple Pencil Pro (sold seperately) with features like hover, squeeze and barrel ...

Introduced in 2015, the Apple Pencil communicates with the tablet via the screen and Bluetooth. Sensors in the tip detect force and tilt, and when drawing, pressing harder produces a bolder ...

When you need a great stylus for your tablet and you can't (or ... the back end to scroll and the tip to draw. Scroll on for our list of the best Apple Pencil alternatives you can buy right ...

the Apple Pencil Pro, is only compatible with the following new tablets: The Apple Pencil Pro features new squeeze and roll sensors for extra control, functionality, and haptic feedback.

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