Yes, as was putting a glass on the screen! Another one, red lines drawn fast, green, very slow, orange circle slow (I pushed the glass as I went around it), the red circle was fast.
The pencil is awesome, this will be brought to every iPad within the next 2 years.
I've never had an issue with a stylus scratching the glass of an iPad (only one I've even heard of doing so are those Adonit's with the plastic disks) but the tip of the Pencil is hard, but very slightly pliable. It will wear down eventually. The glass would scratch the tip before the Pencil would scratch the glass.
That being said, I'm sure SOMEONE will figure out a way to do it, film it, and it will be some large pseudo-controversy...
It's mostly frictionless, but offers a bit of drag. A lot like drawing with a very soft leaded pencil or oil pastel.
3rd party nibs could be a possibility as well.If this thing becomes popular with artists we may start to see 3rd party screen protectors specifically designed to change the texture. The Cintiq/Intuos texture is the result of a plastic screen protector which is designed to be scratched by the pen tip to feel like real paper, for example.
I've never had an issue with a stylus scratching the glass of an iPad
Did everyone here get the transparent Apple Pencil?
Not sure. They didn't say anything about getting one first when they do become public. They told me I could order a new one and wait the 3-4 weeks for a new one.Please give us an update on this. Will you return it?
I used at Tyson's store in VA. Worked great. Never experienced writing on a screen like this. First time I could really imagine taking notes just like paper, as it felt very close to like pen or pencil to paper.My experience as well.
But at least they offered you a free one didn't they? Besides, some poor sales guy (or girl) may be sweating their job security too. Consider it good karma.Not sure. They didn't say anything about getting one first when they do become public. They told me I could order a new one and wait the 3-4 weeks for a new one.
I'm not a fan of that at all.
Well, it's not bull, as it actually happened, but perhaps there was something set improperly in the iPad I was playing with. I was able to "ink" with both my finger and the Pencil in the Notes app as well as another demo app whose name I've forgotten (it was an app I don't own).
I used at Tyson's store in VA. Worked great. Never experienced writing on a screen like this. First time I could really imagine taking notes just like paper, as it felt very close to like pen or pencil to paper.
Interesting story about my Apple Pencil. I ordered one at the only store that said they'd have it today, picked it up and the box said 'demo model, do not sell' but they gave it to me anyways.
Fast forward to an hour ago I received a call from the store manager asking me to return it immediately and needing to wait until the stores have non-demo models available. She was polite and told me they'd provide me a free one. Then I just received a call from an Apple rep from Austin Texas informing me I need to call them back immediately.
Interesting. I wonder if this is how all the in-store units came about, by stores accidentally listing demo units as available to order? Anyone actually get one in a proper retail box from the store today? Maybe it was not their intention to launch the Pencil in stores until later.
I wonder what would have happened had you refused. No need to respond, really, just a thought game...Happened to me too. I got white box demo units (pencil and keyboard) from an Apple Store in the Washington DC area. Manager called and wanted me to return them. They refunded the items and took a big discount off the IPP.
While picking up my Ipad pro yesterday I got to play with the pencil in the store. I have to say, I was beyond blown away with it. works extremely well and cannot wait to get mine next week!
Mines is coming next week too, I just ordered it at 4 AM EST when it launched.Next week? Please tell![]()
Mine will be at the store to pick up tomorrow according to the manager of the store.