Both iPads are incredible especially with my keyboards. Oh, and remember to turn off your bluetooth when you're not using the pencil, otherwise the pencil battery will drain overnight. Last year’s no-frills iPad on the other had can be had for $249 while stocks last, and it’s the same under the hood than the 2019 version for $329. The Pencil is pressure sensitive, and supported apps recognise the tilt azimuth used while you draw. Alas, Wacom is out of my budget range but this I could afford with some careful planning. Best Answer: No, when the Apple Pencil 1st gen came out, it was intended for the Pro series until in 2018 when Ap No, when the Apple Pencil 1st gen came out, it was intended for the Pro series until in 2018 when Apple announced iPad 6. iPad 6 is the only one in the Original iPad line as of right now that supports the Apple Pencil. With Notes, you can scan a document by opening the Notes app, tapping the + button, and selecting “Scan Document.” After you take a photo of the document, then you can use the Apple Pencil to sign it. The end with the little circle should face the Pencil, the other end should face the cable. On one charge, the Pencil does last quite a while. This is the Apple Pencil 1st generation.
It’s difficult to read by others, sometimes even by myself. In response to MichelPM, Question: But as a power user looking for another input method besides my finger, I find it’s better than using a mouse for a touch-interface.


Supported apps include Procreate and Sketchbook, both of which I’d recommend you get to try these features. I really like. Although I haven’t noticed any wear on the writing tip (or “nib” as Wacom would call it), there is a second tip included. Should the pencil run out of juice, your iPad will tell you. But you can disable this feature by going to Settings app > Notes > Access Notes From Lock Screen.

This pencil is compatible with the 6th and 7th generation of the iPad, or “The New iPad” as every “new iPad” is now called upon release, until a new “New iPad” comes out.

It’s the intuitive way to use a Pencil: turn it round and erase something. But it charges FAST, like I drive to work with it plugged into a charger in the car and it is 100% when I get there. When I go to Bluetooth, there is nothing there about my pencil. This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. You can see it attached to my Pencil in the pics. Later generations of the iPad Pro require the 2nd generation Apple Pencil, which this device is not. Its a very nice to invent this kind of pen it’s very useful esp.

It works with a bunch of other iPads too, like the first and second generation iPad Pro (2015-207) and some Minis (like the 2019 version).

Scratches easily, but overall amazing. Worth the money. Photo: Rest Palm on Display / Credit: Apple. Although I only use the pencil to take notes, I’ve seen people use it to draw beautiful pictures.

It works amazing! I was so excited that the 2018 9.7 iPad supported Apple Pencil (1st gen only), that I had to have it. Or you can use the Lightning adapter that comes in the box to charge it with a Lightning USB cable plugged into the wall or your computer.