Back in 2018, iPad was so popular that I was seeing it all the time mostly because of the Apple pencil and how the features are just like a... real pencil.
I really wanted an iPad Pro and a pencil back then cos I want to be able to paint like that as well lol. And also, as you know, Apple has great displays which has a high color accuracy so it's great for artists and designers.
I really wanted it that time but I wasn't able to buy it cos I wasn't really "earning" cos I was being depressed, I focused myself on my mental health so I didn't really make an effort to look for money.
That excitement died down a year later, cos I don't know, I felt like I don't really need it. Then I forgot about it.
Last week though, for some reason I felt I really need it and it will be a great investment now that I'm focusing on digital art (cos coronavirus happened) so I was randomly "I WANT AN iPAD!". So I bought one yesterday!
Before I bought it, I told @acidyo that I wanted an iPad Pro. I was expecting him to be like "WAIT FOR ETHEREUM TO PUMP MORE BEFORE MAKING BIG PURCHASES!!" but surprisingly, he went "Go for it!". No, he's not controlling lol, but I tell him my big decisions before doing it cos his opinion matters and sometimes he gives out advices of waiting a few days first before purchasing, then the next day the coin that I'm planning to spend randomly pumps. XD So it has saved me from not having gains cos of selling (a coin) at a lower price.
Here are a few "unboxing" photos. "Unboxing" cos technically it has been unboxed at the store cos they have to make sure it has no defects before it leaves the store lol.
It has a type-C charger which is a good thing for me since I can use my Steelseries directly with it. I don't have a type-C port in my laptop though so I have to find an adapter first if I want to plug it in there.
The manual inside.
The back of the iPad Pro. I bought a Space Gray one although what I originally wanted was a Silver but it was the only one available but I'm fine with it either way.
Of course, as an artist it won't make sense if I don't buy an Apple Pencil lol. I mean, that's literally the main reason why I'm purchasing one haha!
And I also downloaded the Procreate App which is an amazing great app. All the time was just like "HOLY SHIT" everytime I discover some features that I didn't know existed in Procreate (I've watched reviews countless times) and I just didn't regret buying it.
The iPad Pro and the Apple Pencil are just the perfect pair for me as an artist. No more "I can't paint now cos my back hurts" cos I can't just sit in the couch and still paint. :D
I'm really happy with my purchase and didn't regret any single bit even though it is expensive. I believe I will financially recover from this tho, slowly, hahaha!
Special thanks to @spintwister cos I bought it with her and she let me use her card (split the expenses) cos I didn't expect my card to have transaction limits (Banks suck! Not just because of this, but cos I am still waiting for a $200 reversal on my one card). Without her, I probably wouldn't be able to purchase it that day cos I'm almost on my limits on my other card as well.
I can't wait to paint my first work on it!
Congrats on being a proud owner of an iPad pro. In my life, I only had an iPhone ones, which I broke (like 3 weeks after I got it oops) and although I always really love the screens, I never even looked at buying an iPad. I have to say it looks quite nice! Curious to see what you will create with it. I will probably be a good investment :)
Oh nooo sad to hear it broke :/ Haha yeah. If they didn't have this awesome painting app and pencil, I wouldn't buy it. It should be a good investment otherwise I will regret LOOOL!
At the time I was quite sick it happened let me tell you haha. I forgot to fill in the insurance papers so didn't even cover it ugh.. my own fault!
You are very talented so I bet you will create great things :) and earn it back! Checked the price earlier, quite shocking :D haha
Ohh T_T We all have those days haha did you get a new one at least?
Yeah big price was shocking but worth it!
Nope, after I found out I couldn't get used to the iOS system at the time, I sold it (with a huge loss lol) and got myself another brand I knew again.
Congratulations my friend, I've never owned one lol but then I'm a fan of gadgets and sometimes money can be a difficulty but then what a sweet way to have that coin pump and boom! hahaha.
I don't know about the procreate app but then it looks like one great app for art really.
Looking forward to seeing the things you'll create with it.
Thank you! Haha yeah, it's so sweet when you know you've worked hard and then you've got to reward yourself with the thing you really wanted the most since 2018 XD
Do you think it was worth it and you'll get the most out of it, or is it just one of those ah it looks sexy I want one?
I'd love a new MacBook and iPhone, I am hoping the prices crash or now that businesses are closing down I can buy one.
Yes! I mean, it looks sexy, but I'm not the one who just buys something to show off lol but yes I'm planning to even learn 3d on this iPad and AR so it would be exciting!
Yeah hopefully the price crashes soon so you can buy one! The older models I think aren't worthy of buying anymore
Yeheey! I'm happy for you. your welcome. and thank you also for the added haha but you don't have to tho. but thank you also.. I just bought my laptop also today yay. now I need to focus again on making new works . new inspiration to do more works yaaaayck! hahaha. see you soon again. I'm waiting for pajama's party in your new house :D
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Congrats with your iPad Pro with Procreate! I was lucky to be able purchase my first Ipad Pro some 5,6 (?).. many years ago. Never disappointed me and opened so much creative possibilities - right from the kitchen table!
I consider upgrading to the new iPad, even though this one is still working fine. Even the battery is not degrading yet. But I heard the new one is faster and has a better retina screen...
Hope you'll have same experiences! By the way, Procreate is really great and it's getting better every release. But don't forget to look at other apps!! Since a year or two, I'm really into vector drawing on my iPad...
Anyway... have fun!!