Apple tablet

Hey there,

I’m looking to pick up an Apple tablet, but I’m a bit lost—does anyone know who actually carries them here in the States? And more importantly, what kind of variety can I expect to find in the current lineup?

If anyone has a solid recommendation, I’d really appreciate it; I'm aiming for something in that sweet spot of being semi-professional for my work.

Thanks so much,

TNT

Apple's current availability in the US

Apple is the gold standard. Their stuff is top-tier professional gear. Honestly, I don't think you can find anything better out here in the States, even if it does cost an absolute fortune.

If you really consider yourself semi-pro like you claim, maybe an Apple Genius Bar would actually satisfy you. iPhoneHonestly, it still has more surface area than that tiny Apple tablet, and it’s way cheaper too.

Google some tests or reviews; if I remember right, there’s probably some stuff about it on YouTube too. That's exactly what I did when I was shopping for my son. I ended up grabbing him that iPhone, and he’s loving it—it's great for sketching, crossing things out, whatever. It even has those customizable templates and all sorts of features, though he hasn't really gotten around to exploring all that yet. 😍 Honestly, I don't even have the time for that kind of playing around...

You can't honestly claim Genius is on the same level as Apple. It's just not happening. Apple’s pen is way more sensitive, and the pressure response is much more precise. Honestly, Genius feels like it's built for amateurs, though I guess if you're doing something slightly more serious, it might get the job done. That's about as generous as I can be with it.

Wacom is absolute madness. I picked up a used one last year on eBay for $167, and honestly, it works flawlessly.
It takes a little while to get the hang of it, sure, but once you do... there are no limits.
If you ask me, every single computer should come bundled with a drawing tablet.
It’s just such an incredible tool that you can almost never get tired of using it.
Go ahead and try to find one of those cheap, tiny ones—you know, the size of a small notepad. It isn't "bad" per se, but if you're serious about stepping up to a professional level, just bite the bullet and drop a few hundred bucks on a slightly larger model. I’ve done a massive amount of work using the smallest version available, and I have never felt limited by it.