Logitech Crayon for iPad Now Available With USB-C Port

[BornAgainMac]

I just use my hand on the iPad like an animal.

 

[fricotin]

I have used one for over 2 years every day, still with original tip, great value in my opinion.

 

[Lwii2boo]

Honesty if i was considering a pencil for a 10th gen iPad I would for sure skip Apple pencil and buy one from Logitech just to don't have to deal with an obsolete and overpriced pencil with lighting combined with a quite unconvenient dongle just to charge a pencil.
I really don't get why Apple could not make iPad 10 compatible with Pencil 2 given that it has built-in USB-C port...

 

[icanhazmac]

Ordered, thanks to all that reviewed.

 

[PopeOfChiliTown]

If you're going to get the new iPad and want basic stylus functionality, this seems like a far better deal (or at least less insulting) than spending $100 for the 1st generation pencil with that ridiculous adapter.

 

[nistromo]

USB-C is too big for anything pencil, pen or crayon shaped.

 

[_Spinn_]

Looks like the fat pens Microsoft is selling for the Surface now.

 

[ttyRazor]

If you're going to get the new iPad and want basic stylus functionality, this seems like a far better deal (or at least less insulting) than spending $100 for the 1st generation pencil with that ridiculous adapter.

Let’s not pretend that the original Apple Pencil wasn’t any less ridiculous.

 

[upthetoffees]

Has there ever been such a high profile company as logitech/logi and also microsoft that make such ugly products. They spend billions and never learn.

 

[darngooddesign]

You can buy one at the drugstore for a few dollars...

Ultimately, those cost a lot more.

 

[thadoggfather]

Logitech logic’s where Apple doesn’t

Steve would be proud of this enhanced dongle free solution to the 10th gen iUmbilicalgate

 

[wallah]

Has there ever been such a high profile company as logitech/logi and also microsoft that make such ugly products. They spend billions and never learn.

It's the billions they earn that matter

 

[svish]

Good alternative. Glad that it comes with USB C now.

 

[weathergraph]

I have the previous version and can recommend it as long as you don't need the pressure sensitivity (I don't, I use it for notes and technical sketching, and kids use it to draw). I compared it with a 1st gen Pencil, and sensitivity seems exactly same.

Advantages:
- works with every iPad (while Pencil does not) = futureproof (I got it for 5th gen Mini, so it's nice to know it will work with its replacement)
- aluminium body - childproof, I am not afraid of it breaking inside the bag or by children stepping on it, or just tossing it on the shelf
- connector won't accidentally break during charging
- cheaper

What's not to like?

 

[CarAnalogy]

Just peed on my Crayon…is this covered by AppleCare? 😔

If yours looks like the one in the picture you’re gonna need a hell of a lot more than AppleCare!

 

[CarAnalogy]

Don't laugh at the Logitech Crayon. It is a great product for what it does. It is universally compatible with any iPad that uses either generation of Pencil, and it is considerably less expensive than an Apple Pencil. It is limited in that it does not detect differences in pressure when using, so I would think it is not very useful for artists. But I am an Engineer, not an artist. I take notes with it, and mark up and annotate PDF plans within Notability with it. I have virtually worn one out after 3.5 years, and I will buy another soon. I have used it with with my iPad Mini 5 since early 2019, and will buy another one to use with an iPad Air that I plan to purchase soon.

Quite the contrary, I’m wondering how Logitech seems to have made a better all around stylus than Apple. How come Logitech can do this but Apple is still mucking about with the 1st gen Pencil?

 

[CarAnalogy]

But for Apple to make a new Apple Pencil that just works for the iPad 10, that's asking too much from the trillion dollar company.

Tim Cook needs to go. Yesterday.

I’ve never been one to call for Tim Cook’s head, but it’s becoming pretty clear that Steve’s concern about him was right. He straight up said, Tim’s great at operations but he’s not a product guy.

As CEO his one job was keeping the stock price up but he seems to not be doing that as well lately either. He certainly seems to be managing to cut costs on the operational side, though.

 

[SBlue1]

You can buy one at the drugstore for a few dollars...

Congratulations!

 

[wallah]

Ordered, thanks to all that reviewed.

Can I ask where you ordered from? I'm not seeing the new usb-c version avail in Apple Store, Logi site, Best Buy, etc. Only seeing the Lightning version still (according to the text descriptions and specs anyway).

 

[icanhazmac]

Can I ask where you ordered from? I'm not seeing the new usb-c version avail in Apple Store, Logi site, Best Buy, etc. Only seeing the Lightning version still (according to the text descriptions and specs anyway).

I ordered it from the Apple store, delivering tomorrow can't wait to try and catch the FedEx idiot throwing it at my front door! Cameras FTW!

Logitech Crayon for iPad

Logitech Crayon for iPad Air, iPad mini and iPad (6th generation) is a pixel-precise digital pencil that instantly unleashes your creativity. Buy now at apple.com.

www.apple.com

 

[wallah]

I ordered it from the Apple store, delivering tomorrow can't wait to try and catch the FedEx idiot throwing it at my front door! Cameras FTW!

I can't haz Crayon in Canada yet I guess 😞