thinking of a pencil - can i ask some stupid questions

[madeirabhoy]

ive never had a pencil for my ipad, still not sure i need one, but it would be handy for note taking in meetings (i think). im not an artist so it would be simply for scribbling notes, and also there's just a bit of curiosity about them.

First question, should i buy an apple one, or one of the many cheap ones on amazon. they have one for €10.

Ciscle Pen Compatible for iPad 2018-2023, Tilt Sensitivity Magenetic Attach Stylus Pencil with Palm Rejection, Compatible Apple iPad 6-10th/ Pro 11''&12.9 3rd-5th/ Air 3rd-5th, Mini 5/6th, White

Ciscle Pencil Compatible for iPad 2018-2023, Fast Charging Stylus Pen with Tilt Sensitivity Magnetic Attach Palm Rejection, Compatible Apple iPad 6-10th/ Pro 11''&12.9 3rd-5th/ Air 3-5th, Mini 5/6th

www.amazon.co.uk

posted .co.uk links so its in English but i'd be buying from .es

then above that there's plenty around €30 but i cant understand the differences between them and the cheapest ones.

【2023 Newest】iPad Pencil (2nd Generation), iSkey Magnetic Wireless Charge Pen Ultra-High Sensitivity/Tilt/Palm Rejection Stylus Pen for iPad Pro 12,9" 6/5/4/3, Pro 11", iPad Air 4/5, iPad Mini 6

【2023 Newest】iPad Pencil (2nd Generation), iSkey Magnetic Wireless Charge Pen Ultra-High Sensitivity/Tilt/Palm Rejection Stylus Pen for iPad Pro 12,9" 6/5/4/3, Pro 11", iPad Air 4/5, iPad Mini 6

www.amazon.co.uk

then logitec have the crayon for €70 and the apple ones are over €100. whats the difference and what features are important? i see some mini reviews saying some arent bluetooth, what does that contribute?

For the apple ones, i have an ipad 9th gen, so i would have to get the first gen pencil. but is this just due to charging? why do people charge through their ipads anyway rather than just plugging it into a socket?

thanks in advance.

 

[FreakinEurekan]

For a 9th gen iPad and simply taking notes - not drawing - a €10 off-brand pencil is all you need.

 

[sracer]

I have two 3rd party Pencils (in addition to the 1st gen Apple Pencil) for my 9th gen iPad and iPad Mini 5.

There are a countless number of 3rd party pencils... many with subtle differences.

One of my pencils looks very similar to the Ciscle pencil you linked... except that I have to click the top of the pencil (like an old school click-pen) to turn it on and off rather than a double-tap. It works well except that it is very lightweight in the hand.

The other pencil is heavier and feels very good when writing but has a touch-sensitive top to turn it on. Very convenient, except when I accidentally tap it.

The second pencil you linked to doesn't support the 9th gen iPad. The reason it is more expensive is (A) the internals are a little more complex to support magnetic charging and pressure sensitivity, and (B) it supports the more expensive iPads and so there's a higher customer acceptance of higher priced peripherals.

The nice thing (beyond just the lower price) about the 3rd party pencils is that they don't require pairing. They're ready to use and easily usable across different iPads that support the 1st gen pencil.

I suggest that any 3rd party pencil you get has a flat magnetic edge (like that Ciscle). If you have a smartcover and/or smart keyboard cover (IMO, you should) these pencils' magnets are very strong... enough to attach the pencil to the magnetic portion of the smartcover and carry it around. (I won't put it in a backpack like that though).

 

[madeirabhoy]

I have two 3rd party Pencils (in addition to the 1st gen Apple Pencil) for my 9th gen iPad and iPad Mini 5.

There are a countless number of 3rd party pencils... many with subtle differences.

One of my pencils looks very similar to the Ciscle pencil you linked... except that I have to click the top of the pencil (like an old school click-pen) to turn it on and off rather than a double-tap. It works well except that it is very lightweight in the hand.

The other pencil is heavier and feels very good when writing but has a touch-sensitive top to turn it on. Very convenient, except when I accidentally tap it.

The second pencil you linked to doesn't support the 9th gen iPad. The reason it is more expensive is (A) the internals are a little more complex to support magnetic charging and pressure sensitivity, and (B) it supports the more expensive iPads and so there's a higher customer acceptance of higher priced peripherals.

The nice thing (beyond just the lower price) about the 3rd party pencils is that they don't require pairing. They're ready to use and easily usable across different iPads that support the 1st gen pencil.

I suggest that any 3rd party pencil you get has a flat magnetic edge (like that Ciscle). If you have a smartcover and/or smart keyboard cover (IMO, you should) these pencils' magnets are very strong... enough to attach the pencil to the magnetic portion of the smartcover and carry it around. (I won't put it in a backpack like that though).

thank you for the really detailed and helpful reply, much appreciated