#iPad Battery Issue

[samphonerepair]

IPad Battery Draining Fast After iOS Update? Here's the Fix

iPads are powerful devices known for their durability and smooth performance, but like all technology, they can occasionally run into issues. From broken screens and charging port failures to battery drain and software glitches, there are a variety of problems that may require professional iPad repair. Understanding common iPad issues and how they’re diagnosed can help users make informed decisions about whether a fix is possible at home or needs expert attention. This blog explores the most frequent hardware and software faults seen in iPads, explains how repair technicians typically address them, and offers practical tips for preventing future damage. Whether you're dealing with an unresponsive touchscreen or a battery that won't hold a charge, having a clear idea of the repair process can save time and reduce costs. Read on to learn what to expect from the iPad repair journey and how to extend the life of your device.

[itsappleexpert]

Quick iPad Screen Repair Service: Restore Your Device Today

The iPad has become an essential tool for millions of people worldwide. From students and professionals to casual users, the iPad offers convenience, versatility, and performance in one sleek package. However, like any device, accidents happen, and one of the most common issues that iPad owners face is a cracked or broken screen. A damaged screen can render your device unusable, making it essential to seek quick, efficient, and reliable iPad screen repair services. If you find yourself in need of a screen replacement, a quick iPad screen repair service can restore your device today, allowing you to continue using your iPad without delay.

Why Timely iPad Screen Repair Matters

When your iPad screen cracks or shatters, it’s not just an aesthetic issue—it can impact the functionality of the device. A cracked screen can make it difficult to see content clearly, interact with apps, or use the touchscreen effectively. Worse, if the crack worsens over time, it may lead to additional damage to the internal components of the iPad. Addressing the issue quickly by opting for a screen repair can prevent further damage and ensure your iPad remains in working condition.

Moreover, a broken screen can make your iPad vulnerable to dust, dirt, and moisture entering the device. This could lead to more serious problems, such as malfunctions or hardware damage. Repairing the screen as soon as possible will not only restore the aesthetic appeal of your device but also protect it from future complications.

Benefits of Quick iPad Screen Repair Services

Fast Turnaround Time One of the primary benefits of choosing a quick iPad screen repair service is the rapid turnaround. Many repair centers offer same-day or next-day repairs, allowing you to get your device back quickly. Whether your screen is cracked, shattered, or has display issues, professional technicians can replace the screen swiftly, minimizing the amount of time you’re without your iPad. This is particularly important for users who rely on their iPads for work, school, or communication.

High-Quality Replacement Parts When you opt for a professional iPad screen repair service, you can rest assured that the parts used for the repair are of the highest quality. Reputable repair centers use OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) or equivalent parts, ensuring that your new screen will function just as well as the original one. Using inferior or third-party parts may result in poor touch sensitivity, color distortion, or other issues, so it’s essential to choose a service that prioritizes quality.

Experienced Technicians Expert technicians with experience in iPad screen repairs can accurately diagnose the problem and provide a fast, effective solution. Whether you own the latest iPad Pro or an older iPad Mini, professionals are trained to handle the specific needs of each model. Their experience ensures that the repair is done correctly, reducing the risk of future issues and restoring your device to its original functionality.

Affordable Pricing Getting a screen repaired is often more affordable than replacing the entire device. Opting for a quick iPad screen repair service allows you to save money while restoring your iPad. Most repair services offer competitive pricing, and you may also have the option of choosing different repair packages based on the extent of the damage. Repairing the screen can be a cost-effective solution compared to buying a brand-new iPad, especially if the device still works well aside from the damaged screen.

Convenient Services In addition to fast repairs, many iPad screen repair services offer convenience through various options such as on-site repairs, mail-in repairs, or home and office pick-up services. These added conveniences ensure that you don’t have to waste time traveling to a repair shop or waiting in long lines. Some services even offer walk-in options, so you can get your iPad repaired on the spot without needing to schedule an appointment.

Warranty and Guarantee Most professional iPad screen repair services offer warranties on the repairs they perform. This means that if any issues arise with the new screen, you can get it fixed free of charge. A warranty provides peace of mind, knowing that your iPad is covered should any problems occur after the repair. It also indicates that the repair center stands behind the quality of their work and the parts they use.

Common iPad Screen Issues That Need Repair

Cracked or Shattered Screens: A cracked or shattered screen is the most obvious sign that your iPad needs repair. Even minor cracks can interfere with the device’s usability, while more extensive damage may cause display issues or make the screen entirely unresponsive.

Unresponsive Touchscreen: If the touchscreen is not responding to taps or gestures, it could be a sign of screen damage or a malfunction within the digitizer. A professional technician can diagnose the problem and replace the screen if necessary.

Display Issues: Sometimes, the screen might not be physically cracked but still exhibit problems like flickering, discoloration, or lines across the display. These issues are often related to internal damage, which can be resolved with a screen replacement.

Dead Pixels or Black Spots: Over time, iPad screens can develop dead pixels or black spots, which can be distracting when using the device. A screen replacement can resolve these visual issues, restoring the display to its original quality.

How to Choose the Right iPad Screen Repair Service

Choosing the right iPad screen repair service is crucial to ensure quality repairs and a quick turnaround. Here are some factors to consider:

Reputation: Look for repair services with positive reviews and a strong reputation for quality work. Recommendations from friends, family, or online reviews can guide your decision.

Expertise: Choose a service that specializes in iPad repairs. Technicians with expertise in handling iPads will have the necessary knowledge and tools to provide the best results.

Turnaround Time: Check if the repair service offers fast turnaround times. Same-day or next-day services are ideal for those who need their iPads quickly.

Warranty: A reputable repair service will offer a warranty on their repairs. This ensures that you can get any issues resolved at no additional cost if something goes wrong.

A cracked or damaged screen doesn’t have to mean the end of your iPad’s functionality. With a quick iPad screen repair service, you can restore your device today and get back to using it as usual. Whether you need a fast turnaround, high-quality replacement parts, or the expertise of experienced technicians, a professional repair service can address your screen issues efficiently and affordably. Don’t let a cracked screen disrupt your daily life—opt for a quick repair and restore your iPad to its full potential.

[musicaldeductions]

I’ve also reached a point where I’ve sent my six year old AirPods through the gd wash for the first time. What the fuck is that also about

I can’t believe I’ve reached a point in my life where I desire to own a house and land. Like what the fuck is that all about

[runninguplenorahills]

Does anyone know any good free apps that check for viruses? Because I’m gonna crash tf out.

Yesterday when I downloaded the picture of tom cruise in the interview with a vampire (this is so embarrassing actually) I got a pop-up alert that said: “your ipad has been compromised”. I did not click on that or anything because I thought it’s probably a scam. I closed the tab, deleted all my search history to get rid of stuff in my cache and turned off my ipad (turned it on a couple of moments later) because I’m kinda paranoid with that stuff.

I haven’t had any issues with lagging or battery drainage and neither have I gotten weird emails or had any messages or apps deleted nor money taken from the account etc. My point is, my ipad works just like it’s supposed to but to be extra sure I went to an apple store today to do a virus scan. At the apple store they told me that I had to make an appointment for that kinda thing so I downloaded the apple support app to do that (just like they told me to). But when I asked for help to make an appointment they sent me to the same chat feature but on the homepage of the apple store in my area where they told me that they don’t do virus scans, instead they would apparently just “delete my ipad”.

Like, wtf is this? Someone help pls :///

[sirfrogsworth]

I am so tired of this brand pissing contest.

All of the metal bricks do pretty much the exact same thing. There isn't a better one. Just a slightly different user experience.

It basically comes down to 3 things. UX preference, ecosystem, friends/family.

Some people like the UX of iOS, some prefer Android. Either will do almost all of the same things. Android allows for more customization and tinkering. iOS tends to keep things stock but has more reliable apps—though Android development has improved.

Some people have PCs. Android and Google services tend to work better with a PC.

Some people have MacBooks and iPads. You would be silly not to get an iPhone at that point, because the integration of Apple products is seamless and kind of amazing.

And finally, what is everyone else in your group using? If they are mostly on iPhones, you will find communicating a little easier if you also have an iPhone.

There is one thing Apple does better than other manufacturers that I should include. Longevity. They support their devices for pretty much their entire lifespan. They allow software updates for as long as your phone will tolerate them. And since their hardware design is unified, you can always count on getting a well made product no matter the price point. No need to research each model to see if it is prone to break or has an exploding battery. This point makes me a little frustrated because so many iPhone users will upgrade every year for some reason. Unless there is a new feature you absolutely need, this is wasteful.

Android flagship phones tend to have decent longevity and get continued software updates. But there has always been an issue with the more budget models being forgotten about after a year and receiving no more software. You need to do a lot more research to see if the manufacturer of a particular line of phones has a history of quality manufacturing and good support or if they abandon their phones once the warranty period is up. I tend to steer people toward Pixel phones if they don't feel like doing the research. Google has been decent about long term support so far.

You have to evaluate your circumstances and choose the platform that will serve you best. In all honesty, you can make either work regardless. And you will probably have a few frustrations no matter which you choose.

Brand loyalty is stupid.

Pick what suits you best.

[ghostingpen]

what's in my bag

i saw a tumblr post asking people who carry bags what items are there to bring other than “chapstick, keys, phone and maybe a tampon” and tbh that stuck with me. so here is everything i keep in my bag because i like to be That Backpack Person who has everything for any common occurrence.

after years of experimenting with my everyday carry, trying out trendy backpacks such as the fjällräven kanken and the doughnut macaroon, i surprisingly now find myself reaching for the jansport right pack backpack the most.

look at it in all its glory decked out in pins, buttons, and charms. i recently wore it going apple picking at an orchard and had no issues.

so here are its contents:

front small pocket:

mini emergency kit (i’m reusing an old gum container to keep small things i find myself needing often: bandaids, painkillers, hair ties, loose cash to give to the local homeless, four quarters in case i go to ALDI or want a gumball) + pocket tissues (this is what i run low on the most) + mini UNO cards (waiting in line with friends? play UNO) + tide to go pen + 2-in-1 battery bank/plug-in charger + phone charging cable + d20 dice (stimmy)

front medium pocket:

wallet + coin purse (to collect loose change) + disposable pens + e-reader + car keys + work ID + vape

water bottle pocket: 

the 24-oz owala water bottle is, and i’m not sponsored when i say this, the best water bottle i’ve ever used. the design is genius.

laptop pocket:

reusable shopping bag (i impulse buy a lot so this is useful) + one “big” tech thing and its charger for entertainment purposes. i like to have multiple entertainment options because i’m mentally ill. i’m currently carrying my steam deck OLED with me but i may sometimes instead bring one of these:

ipad: for web browsing, drawing, word processing.

freewrite alpha: my current way to write fiction. think a modern alphasmart that lets you transfer files locally or sync to the cloud if you prefer that.

work laptop: for work.

main pocket: 

mini tote (i use this to easily transfer whatever’s in the main pocket to another bag) + journal (a traveler’s notebook) + large emergency kit (sanitary pads, herbal oil for aches, eczema hand cream, earplugs, makeup wipes) + noise-canceling headphones + electric fan + hobonichi drawer pouch (other charging cables, wig caps, bobby pins, gorilla glue, facial wipes) + compact umbrella + pencil case

pencil case:

mechanical pencil + pencil lead + mini sticky notes + multi-ruler + white gel pen + glue stick + eraser + scissors + highlighter + brush pen + metal pen (it works like an 8 ball where you roll it and it shows you an 8ball-esque answer)

what you put in your bag is a very personal thing! i am always fascinated by the different ways people hold their things and what they find worth carrying around.

[rainy-graves]

very glad that you also despise the trend of car manufacturers just having two ipads as the speedometer and sat nav. it's a crime against aesthetics 90% of the time

it absolutely is its also just less safe cause if the screen breaks you lose EVERYTHING but with like a traditional speedometer and tachometer they either break individually or you have a battery issue

[foreststranger]

VARIOUS - FORESTSTRANGER TRAIL MIX: I

ꜱᴛᴀʀʀɪɴɢ *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ

↳ 『honkai: star rail』blade, jing yuan, gepard, luocha, sampo x gn!reader (seperate)

ᴘʀᴏᴍᴘᴛ *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ

↳ how various HSR men feel/react being away from you for long periods of time.

𑁍 ᴡᴏʀᴅ ᴄᴏᴜɴᴛ: 0.7k

ɴᴏᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ ᴀᴜᴛʜᴏʀ *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ

↳ I DIDNT KNOW WHAT TO WRITE FOR SAMPO BC I DONT KNOW HOW TO WRITE HIM BUT I WANTED TO WRITE HIM 💔

ALSO, the texting part in this fic (sampo’s section) might be messed up on different screens (I know it works on an ipad bc that’s what i typed this on but i’m not sure about phones or browser/desktop)

ʙʟᴀᴅᴇ

𑁍 away a lot for Stellaron Hunter missions.

𑁍 he won’t call or text most of the time but will constantly have you on his mind.

𑁍 sometimes, he’ll just zone out while doing something because he’s thinking about you

↳ “Bladie? Are you in there?” Kafka snaps her fingers in front of his face, startling him slightly.

“What?” Blade’s eyes narrow at her. As if she’s woken him from a blissful dream.

“You were thinking about someone, weren’t you?” A knowing grin crosses her face.

*:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ ALSO

𑁍 in my (correct) opinion, Blade has a super low social battery and as much as he likes being around you and how you make him feel, it just becomes too much for him sometimes (not projecting at all).

𑁍 you just won’t see or have any contact with him for a week or so sometimes and then he’ll pop up again.

𑁍 he usually just wanders around the Luofu when he wants to be alone.

𑁍 comes up with ideas for what he might do to make it up to you for disappearing again when he’s ready to talk to you.

↳ “Blade, you know you don’t have to do that for me! I get that you just want to be alone. You dont have to ‘make it up to me’ or anything. Maybe tell me next time, though, please?”

“…I understand.” He nods with his eyes shut.

ᴊɪɴɢ ʏᴜᴀɴ

𑁍 off doing General things because he’s the General (surprise).

𑁍 texts you almost every day to check up on you and sometimes invites you into the Seat of Divine Foresight just to hang out (“hang out” as in you sit on his lap while he blankly stares at scrolls on his table).

𑁍 literally only wants to be with you all the time (“be with you all the time” as in napping and snuggling with you when he’s supposed to be working) but you tell him that he has to do his work because it’s important and people depend on him and blah blah.

𑁍 but almost every time, you can’t resist when he begs you to stay with him in his office for just a little longer.

↳ “Jing Yuan, I should really get going. You have stuff to do and-“

“[name], please, humour me. Would you stay for just another minute?” He pouts slightly, looking at you with pleading eyes just as you were about to head to the door. The look he gives… how could you say no? You wouldn’t be there for long, anyway. Just another minute, he said.

“…Fine.”

ɢᴇᴘᴀʀᴅ

𑁍 the Captain of the Silvermane Guards is a busy man but he always makes time for you.

𑁍 will come find you on his lunch breaks so he can take you out to eat.

𑁍 if he’s been away for especially long, he often can’t focus on his work because of how much he wants to see you again.

𑁍 he knows that as the captain, he should be setting a good example to his subordinates, but he can’t help but always think of you. it’s getting to the point where it’s embarrassing.

↳ “Captain! You’re here!” At the sound of Dunn’s voice, Gepard quickly jumps up from his seat, his face completely red as if caught doing something he shouldn’t be (daydreaming about you).

“Uh… Captain? Are you okay?” Dunn approaches, worried that something’s wrong.

“Y-yeah. Yes, yes, I’m fine. What’s the issue?” Gepard’s voice is shaky as he tries to get ahold of himself.

ʟᴜᴏᴄʜᴀ

𑁍 definitely sends you letters while away on business. he finds them more heartfelt than a text message and you find them endearing.

𑁍 he collects trinkets/things he’ll think you like and give them to you when he comes back (akduanaisuahka I love him).

↳ “To my dear [name],

I hope you’re doing well. Work has been difficult and I miss you so much.

Don’t worry though. I’ll be back as soon as I can. Yesterday, I found a collection of books I thought you’d like on sale. I cannot wait to give them to you when I return.

I’ll write again soon, [name]. I love you.

𝐿𝓊𝑜𝒸𝒽𝒶”

ꜱᴀᴍᴘᴏ

𑁍 spam texts you like a hundred times a day just for the sake of interacting with you.

𑁍 accidentally sends you “business offers” instead of sending them to his clients lmaoo.

𑁍 never tells you when he’ll be back so he can surprise you.

↳

Sampo: Heyyyy fam

So

I was wondering

Do you wanna make an investment?

No?? :You

Sampo: ???

Oh

sorry

wrong person

Ignore what I said

Why? :You

Wait!!!!

What if I want to make the investment?

Sampo has gone offline

ask before translating, taking inspo from (not copy), reposting, etc. my work. remember to credit me and if you’re taking inspo from it, please @ me as I’d like to see what you do with my ideas!

[bryan360]

“My Review - JBL Tune 720BT (Part 2/Finale - sound quality test via music; comparison with my JBL 450BT headphones)” Recorded: January. 12th, 2025

🇵🇷Me: Sup, guys. It was a long awaited video I did managed to record about two months ago this year. I’d been holding on to it til the timing can be right for this continuing topic; though with just a slightly problem to finish it at the end. That being said, here’s the second parter you wanted it: A sound test….well at least through music I can find if not close. On the upside, this one does put a volume high for each JBL branded headphones.

🇵🇷Me: Though which is better is depends after saying from this video to describe with. Anyways, I had a long progress to put it together with both my older Samsung Tab E device to record as putting into YouTube through my iPad device. It takes time I’d worked hard on, but made it through regardless. While both of them sounded alright to have in decent volumes, I’m still with my JBL Tune 720BT does over my previous JBL headphones anytime; as long enough on either headphones doesn’t have issues or worn out soon. I’ll double check again the next time if one of them started acting up.

🇵🇷Me: That being said, I’ll be using my JBL Tune 720BT more often for its pure bass sound quality and longer battery life. Not to mention how comfortable for both earmuffs fits to my ears that I wish it can be a bit bigger. There’s also an app that I’d downloaded for my older Samsung device; which I’ll get to it as an extra feature post for another time.

My thoughts: ⬇️

I’m very satisfied after owning this new headphones since last year; as an upgrade from my JBL 450BT headphones while still works as of today. The difference (as I mentioned again) for its pure bass sound quality, the comfortable earmuffs that’ll wear over my ears a bit, and its longer battery life so I don’t had to worry when bringing my charging cable for sometime. If it does happen, I’ll be using its headphone jack as an alternative option; not that I won’t mind bringing its usb cable to carry though.

Link down below if one you’re interested to have savings of getting those. ⬇️

Do hope you’d enjoy this review for today, but as always I will come back for more and some absent ones I really trying to get there. Until then, I can take an easy break til then. See ya! 👍

BTW, I did converter this video to its smaller size til I had to use an different app just to added texts. Instead of PicsArt for the edits, I used ‘InShot’ app to help me putting some texts together when describing through said video. I had some difficulty with only my PicsArt app just yesterday, so yeah. 🙄

Previous: ⬇️

Reveal - (Link Here #1)

Part 1 - Unboxing, Comparison, Etc. - (Link Here #2)

Tagged: @murumokirby360 @shadowredfeline @alexander1301 @sammirthebear2k4 @lordromulus90

[pleucas]

hello! may i ask what device are you using to draw? You mentioned using Procreate, so i think it's an iPad, but i was wondering what model it is and if you'd recommend it for painting

hey there!

thanks for sending in an ask. i’m pretty sure i have the iPad Pro 2020, 12.9in. i use a gen 2 apple pencil with it :)

and abt digital painting etc…

i’d def recommend it for digital painting! since it’s an old model you’d prob be able to get a discount for it, or find a used one in good condition 👍👍 the screen size is sometimes excessive for me, i think the 11in model or anything smaller would work fine. only concern there would be functionality and memory, bc digital painting is very storage taxing

i’ve been using this guy for four years and she’s holding up very well. i’ve noticed that the battery is less effective (draining quicker, charging slower, etc) but it hasn’t severely inebriated my painting practice

i used to have a paper feel screen protector for it, but for the past year i’ve taken it off. i think there was just an adjustment period from traditional to digital and i hated the slippery screen, but i noticed it wore down my pen nib really quickly lol. now i use a nib with a metal tip (kinda looks like a mechanical pencil tip) and the smoothness doesn’t bother me as much. just took some time getting used to

smth abt digital painting on procreate/ipad that i both hate and love is the color display. apple color display is super good, almost too good… laptop/phone screens don’t match up and i find myself editing things for posts or printing lol. important to note, apple specifically functions in their own RGB scale, so exporting files from procreate preserves that color profile. it’s not compatible with printing, sharing, or anything LOL so be careful to convert things to sRGB (learned this the very hard way…)

i do hate procreate sometimes because their DPI is just. SOOOO low. if you transform or rotate anything then it pixelates 😭 i enabled all the hacks and nothing helped. nowadays i set up my canvas to be 3k+ pixels on at least one axis and 600dpi, it’s marginally better but i def do adjust my process to avoid any transformations 😞 maybe its just particularly bad for my style bc i like my details n Things all over the place but yeaaa prolly the biggest pitfall for ipad/procreate

another note (not rlly digital art related), i pretty much just use my ipad for digital painting, gaming sometimes (i had a crazy genshin/hsr phase), note taking on pdfs whtv. it prolly averages to ~2.5 hours per day, which isn’t a lot. so idk if you plan to use an ipad more intensively (ik some pals who deck out their ipad and basically use it as a laptop), then aforementioned problems might be a much larger issue

this got suuuuper long i apologize but all in all, ipad is def good for digital painting! it’s accessible, customizable, transportable (even with my massive 13in screen LOOOOL), and worth :) but at the end of the day, it’s a tool and its utility is what you make of it. hope i could help!

[quibbs126]

I again say, my poor iPad. Though right now, it's not because of the excessive photos (well I mean, I have been saving a lot, but today the majority are references), but rather because of all my drawing

I said earlier I was curious about what some of the Cybertronians would look like as protoforms, in a similar vein to the Terrans, and so I eventually decided to just do that. It's just gonna be the TF One quartet right now

It's going pretty slow, all things considered, mostly because I need to actually try and come up with these designs. Which means I have to spend more time on my iPad drawing them, draining its battery. And on top of that, I've needed to have video essays on while I draw (even though tbh I'm not paying much attention to them), draining it further

I'm leaving it to charge right now, typing this out on my computer because honestly I don't really know what else to do right now to leave the poor thing alone

Anyways, I actually started to make this post because I wanted to complain about my progress, and potentially ask for help on one thing, but given how far down this is, I'm probably not getting that help. Oh well

So far I've gotten Elita and Megatron done, and honestly I think the former looks a lot better than the latter, mostly since I didn't know how to deal with his side piece things. But that's for whenever I show you the final thing. But just note he looks a little wonky

Anyways, I'm now trying to do Optimus, and I really don't know what to do for him. I use the Terrans and whatever photos I can find of their protoforms as reference, but in some areas it's really not helpful

Like, one of the main things about the protoform designs is being sleek and curved, which is kind of why this is a struggle (it's what caused issues with Megs given how angular his helm is)

But back to Optimus (I really need to learn how to organize my thoughts more coherently), one of the things I'm struggling with is his side vents. Because unfortunately, none of the Terrans have those (they've pretty much all got sleek bottoms of their helms, with the exception of Jawkbreaker but his isn't wide enough), which means I have no frame of reference for how to translate it here. But I can't keep it as is, it's too blocky

Does anyone have any ideas as to how to deal with this issue? I don't really have anyone proper to ask, since the only Discord servers I have are for Cookie Run, and I don't think I should bring up Transformers art struggles on there, doesn't fit the topic. So you know, ask on tumblr

Best solution I have is to base more of his design on Twitch? Since she's got some side circle things going on. Sorry, I don't know how to word any of this

Gonna be real, I don't think any of these designs are gonna turn out great outside of maybe Elita. Maybe someone more talented than me could make better designs, but you know. If you want to see something, you gotta do it yourself

I don't know if there's anything else I wanted to add, so uh, guess I'm ending here

[firexima]

can i ask what device you are using for drawing? (what tablet model) do you recomend it?

Tablets:

iPad Pro 12.9-inch 5th gen—256GB

—> (I primarily draw with this)

Wacom Cintiq 22 21.5-inch Screen, DTK2260K0A

—> (I primarily animate with this)

Wacom One 13 DTC133

—> (I use this to animate when traveling)

Pens:

Apple Pencil 2nd-gen (for my iPad)

Wacom KP504E Pro Pen 2 (for my Wacom Cintiq)

Wacom One Pen CP91300B2Z (for my Wacom One)

What I would recommend depends entirely on the person— what they’ll use it for, how often, and how long.

In terms of their quality, I have had no issue whatsoever with any of them. They all work wonderful for me. The pen pressure, screen display, latency, precision and all of that are great for me— I don’t notice anywhere where I’d want higher quality. If you got something of even higher quality than them, I really don’t think you’d notice the difference.

TLDR:

-iPad Pro is easy to take anywhere with you, big screen, good storage, muscle memory from previous mobile use carrying over and thus also more familiar.

-The differences between Apple Pencils is big, choose carefully.

-Wacom Cintiq 22 vs Wacom One: Cintiq has a bigger screen and is sturdier but large and heavy, while Wacom One is lighter and better for traveling but smaller screen.

Putting the more in detail stuff under Read More because I realize I talk waaaayy too much

iPad Pro:

For drawing, personally an iPad has always been my must-have. I draw all the time nearly every day, for work, for fanart, for college, for fun, for relaxing. It has been essential for me that I can take it pretty much anywhere with me, as opposed to a computer tablet that I’d need an outlet, computer and desk space to use.

Screen size has been helpful for me since my switch from my iPad mini to my iPad Pro it’s been much easier for me to draw details without having to hunch my back and strain my eyes. I can make bigger confident strokes and can ofc also see more of my drawing. Personally, smaller screens often lead me to have my canvases feeling cramped and my drawings end up reflecting that.

The storage space is also very important for me since my Procreate files get heavy fast— especially with me duplicating canvases to save progress and avoid corruptions leading to huge losses. I pretty much only use my iPad for drawing— I’ve had mine since 2022 and currently Procreate takes up 114 GB of storage. Also note, this (and the model of iPad) impacts how many layers you get on your canvases in Procreate.

For the majority of the time I’ve been drawing I have done so on mobile so I am way more used to holding the screen and using my fingers with the screen additionally to the pen (and before my iPad Pro, only my fingers to draw) so a lot of my muscle memory for drawing is built on that. I find I always make better drawings when working on an iPad than working on a tablet and computer— but that’s me. Other people have it the other way around or no difference, it depends on the person.

In terms of the Apple Pencil, I absolutely think it’s essential to have one that is 2nd generation or newer if you draw a lot. The difference in how they charge is huge. For both the 1st generation and USB-C pens, they need to charge via cable charging. The 2nd generation charges when it magnetically connects to the side of your iPad. My sibling has an older pen and the difference is insane to me. With the older pens, when they run out of battery, you’d connect them and let them charge. With the 2nd gen— you don’t even ever get to a point where you’d need to stop using it to charge it. It charges incredibly fast and lasts unbelievably long. In the years I’ve used it, there has only been maybe 3 times where it has run out of battery, and always within about 5 minutes it already has more than enough battery to keep going for hours. Those times it has also only run out of battery because I was pulling an insane amount of consecutive hours only drawing. Otherwise, anytime you take a break or stop for a bit, because you’d connect it to the side of your iPad anyways, it charges.

If you don't plan to draw that much during the day and you wouldn't mind stopping to let it charge, you can definitely get an older one- but in that case you really need to put thought into which one of the two. 1st gen is less comfortable, the charging is more hindering for drawing and the cap at the bottom is easy to lose, but the USB-C pen doesn't have pressure sensitivity which makes a very significant difference in the quality of your art and the control you have. It's possible to try to emulate the looks that pressure sensitivity will give you when it comes to line weight variation, opacity and more, but it is going to take you much longer and personally-be less fun. I would only get that pen if you don't plan to draw with it. That said - also be careful and double-check compatibility between Apple Pencils and iPads.

Wacom Cintiq 22 & Wacom One 13:

In terms of tablets for computers— the wacoms I have are the only tablets I’ve used so I have nothing to compare them to except eachother. I haven’t used another brand or another Wacom model. The only exception is a Wacom intuos tablet but it’s been so long I can’t remember. The only thing I do remember, is that I personally definitely prefer the tablet having a screen but how bad you want that depends on the person.

Neither one has buttons for shortcuts on the tablets— so I have no idea how much I may be missing out. But as I have my laptop connected to the tablet right behind it and a bit to the left, muscle memory I have built with using shortcuts on the keyboard that I almost always have my left hand out of sight, on the keyboard. It’s very effective for me and I don’t really need to think about where I’m placing my fingers to use the shortcuts I need so I feel I’m not really as comparably slow as I otherwise would be. Either way, the pens have two buttons on them (and the pro pen has the function to automatically act as an eraser when flipped around) that help with any keys or clicks I might want.

What I prefer about my Cintiq over the Wacom One is definitely the screen size. It is heavier and way bigger which lets me work way faster. I’m currently studying animation so I end up with a lot of work I need to get done and done well. Here, the screen size difference is even bigger and so is the difference in how comfortable and efficient I am drawing as well as again— my canvas feeling less cramped. The difference in quality when it comes to this is even more important for me as the majority of the work I do illustrating is done for fun whereas the majority of the work I do animating is professional. Not only that, but it’s more important for me to be able to better create the illusion of depth in animation and have things move in space— and my ability to do this is the one that is most impacted by the size of my screen as I have a significantly harder time with this when the screen is smaller— especially since animation software already makes the portion of the screen you’re drawing on even smaller.

The advantage of the Wacom One over the Cintiq is that the Cintiq is large and heavy and this can also be a big disadvantage especially when traveling. I’m an international student so I’m constantly going home and back to college as well as additional trips. Before I had the Wacom One I made the mistake of attempting to take my Cintiq somewhere with me. The other few times I did this, it worked, but it was heavy and took up a load of space— but in one instance the screen of my Cintiq got deeply scratched that not only were visually immediately apparent but also went deep enough into the screen you could always feel the ridges. Luckily, this was on the outer edge of the bottom of the screen and has pretty much never been in the way of the area I actually use to draw— but I never again tried taking my Cintiq on a trip with me. The Wacom One is a world of difference in traveling. Although I still need to pack the cables for it, it’s as light and thin as my iPad. It also uses significantly less desk-space which is also great for travel because I have a much easier time setting it up and finding desks where I can set it up.

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All in all, whether I recommend it to you or not depends on what you need, your preferences, what you’re gonna use it for, how long you’ve been making art and if it’s a side hobby or your main interest/potential future career/career, your budget, etc…

Know that you can always use the cheapest of options just fine and make them work, as long as they function. In the beginning I’d draw and animate on my iPod and then iPad mini with my finger. I’ve been drawing and animating digitally for 10+ years now and am pursuing animation as a career so investing in more expensive devices that are higher quality is definitely worth it and recommended. But if you’re doing this for fun, you just need what works and makes it fun. If you feel you’ve reached a wall to what the device can do and you’re wanting to go beyond that and it’s something you enjoy and spend time on, upgrading is also worth it! And what you upgrade to depends entirely on what you like and need.

[kathunim]

I hear that you like Microsoft Surface tablets. I'm currently setting one up for my friend, and I'm wondering what it is that draws you to them? I know it's Microsoft's "answer" to the iPad but haven't paid much attention to it since it's release

Oooo, loaded question that one! In truth, it's less that I like Surface tablets and more that there's nothing that does it like them.

The windows tablet market is a hellscape where most of what people use them for is lightweight chromebook note block stuff that requires little to no computing power, so most of what's available from most companies is just kinda meh.

You have tons of Lenovo/Thinkpad stuff that tends to run on pentiums and low power i3s and whatnot, it'll be able to play a youtube video but that's about it.

For higher performance there's like two or three models by lenovo, Dell has a few good ones, you can go the gamer route and buy an asus ROG thingie that looks gaudy and like it's made for 15 year olds, but either way you're gonna be running short on something if you just want something basic.

Gaming tablets are high in power but at that point you might aswell buy a laptop since the battery life is atrocious, the lenovo ones are alright but quite new and hard to get used, and I just dislike dell out of principle because they're a terrible company.

So that means generally the only real answer lies in Microsoft's lineup since they offer sleek but pleasant designs, and their performance isn't so through the roof that you can't use them without wall power, but still good enough to do general tasks and basic gaming which is exactly the sweet spot I'm looking for!

The personal answer here is that the surface Pro series specifically covers a large area of specific things I'd like in my secondary device: Portable, decently long battery life, good performance for how long it lasts.

The main purpose for wanting one is so I can use it to watch videos in bed before sleep on a larger screen, to be able to play basic games when I'm away from home, and as an auxilliary screen to put somewhere on my desk when I need it for other stuff like reference pictures or whatnot.

Having a touchscreen is a godsend there since it's so much easier to operate something with just bapping it with your fingers instead of operating a trackpad, keyboard, or mouse so it's the easiest choice for that kind of "no brain" use to me.

The other issue is price, since most of the other companies only recently jumped on the windows tablet bandwagon they're hard to get used, but surfaces are available online for cheap the further back in generation you go.

Currently I've got a Pro 7+ with an i7-1165G7, 16GB of ram, and 512GB of storage + a 128GB micro sd card installed. The i7 is an 11th gen intel model which means it has the blazing fast iris Xe integrated graphics and anything I can really see myself playing on this thing it handles swimmingly (minecraft, warframe, any game from like 6+ years ago).

Bought it for about 500€ last winter, which is extremely good value for what it is, seriously!

TL;DR: Surfaces are the least bad choice in the tablet/convertible market, they're expensive but previous gen models will still do all you'd ask from one without much issue.

[hufflepuffxmrdrs]

Modern Marauders Headcanons (boys version)

Remus:

needs glasses for reading (won't admit it tho)

phone in dark mode

extremely interested in politics

never goes anywhere without his phone

goes to climate demos with Lily

gives online study sessions

the type to text HAHAHAHA when sitting there like •_•

skater.

James:

wears contact lenses for important occasions

phone in light mode

always wears a watch

spams the groupchat with Sirius and Marlene

refuses to get tiktok but watches insta reels

secretly loves disney movies

makes playlists for Lily

collects patterned socks and wears them unirconically

Sirius:

phone in dark mode

lives at concerts/festivals (always drags the others along)

phone is always at 1%

no license, drives anyway

listens to artic monkeys

loves playing lasertag

communicates in memes

can't resist challenging Regulus in Mario kart even though he always loses

Peter:

is tiktok famous for always trying the newest food trends

never let's his phone battery drop under 20%

phone in light mode

always forgets where he put it tho

volunteers at the the local animal shelter

spends too much time on powerpoints

uses duolingo to learn the most random language

wins online chess against the ai

Frank:

makes Alice watch cute romance movies with him

let's his hair air dry after a shower

loves texting this face every chance he gets :D

was the first to have a driver's license out of the friendgroup and involuntarily became a personal chauffeur

phone in light mode

secretly a swiftie

prefers to walk most places if they're close enough

always carries sunscreen around

Regulus:

gamer.

phone in dark mode

probably joint a cult at some time because he got asked on the street and couldn't say no

has a locked folder in his notes app that is actually a journal, no one knows about it

drinks energy drinks like water

actually really tidy handwriting (uses goodnotes for studying)

writes poetry and posts it on tumblr

Barty:

plays electric guitar

has his own cinema room in his parents basement (they watch movies together there a lot)

is in therapy for anger issues

listens to punk

phone in dark mode

competes in undergound boxing as a hobby

junk food addict

calls everyone "bro" no matter who he's talking to

Evan:

tatoo artist

has to wear braces

is a natural dark-blonde but bleaches his hair to make it even lighter

the only one to know about Regs Journal

only uses over ear headphones because the others hurt his ears

creates digital art on his ipad and carries it around everywhere

phone in light mode

is secretly into skincare

[hyperbali]

My iPad is starting to have bad battery issues, so I need to start looking into replacing it soon for another drawing tablet. Obviously it's been a few years since I was on the market for one, and I don't necessarily trust the various business articles, SO ARTIST FRIENDS:

What tablet are you using that works for you? Preferably I'd be able to use it on its own without needing to be hooked up to a computer, and display is a must.

[fallenrockstars]

I’m not asking for handouts, this is just a visualization of my progress towards raising funds via adopts, comms etc, but:

I made a Ko-Fi goal for saving up towards a new iPad, as I am quite sick of all the tech issues I keep having with my current one that I use for all my art. The whole “basically won’t/can’t charge while I’m actively drawing and using it” thing is already a headache since Procreate eats my battery really fast and I usually gotta have it plugged in while I draw…

I’m gonna look into having it repaired and hopefully the cost to do so won’t be anything too crazy. This particular iPad was already a few years old and secondhand when I got it, so I’m not surprised Apple planned obsolescence is kicking in, but I’m nonetheless very annoyed lol