iPad Pro Pencil Pro and M4 iPad

[mtngal]

Is there a better way to attach the Pencil Pro to the iPad Pro (M4) than on the top? I’ve lost 3 pencils in the past because I keep knocking them off somewhere (the last one was over a year ago when I just gave up on one). I love the new features on this one but it doesn’t hold on as well as my old M1 iPad did. I use the Magic Keyboard almost all the time, so I don’t want to get a second cover that has a holder for it. Has anyone come up with a better solution?

It’s the only thing I’m not pleased about with this new iPad, and it’s funny how something as small as this can quickly become irritating.

 

[Davidalan]

Get a pencil holder or but a case with a pencil holding strap built in. Plus many more from a few dollars to leathe ones for example

Brown Leather Folio for iPad Pro 12.9 | Magnetic | NOMAD®

Enhance your iPad with the Leather Folio Plus, crafted from full grain, sustainably sourced leather. Its slim profile and versatile kickstand positions ...

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Built in holder, one of many

Home | TineeOwl Cases

www.tineeowl.com

ESR Pencil Case Holder Compatible with The Pencil (Pro and 1st and 2nd Gen), Elastic Pocket for Stylus Pen [Pencil Protected and Safe] Pouch Adhesive Sleeve Attached to Case for Pencil, Black

ESR Pencil Case Holder Compatible with the Pencil (1st and 2nd Gen) holds your pen more securely and makes grabbing or storing your pen quick and easy

www.amazon.com

 

[mtngal]

That ESR pencil holder looks like what I want, since it looks like it can attach to any case. I use the Magic Keyboard case most of the time and don’t really want a second case, which I wouldn’t use when I’m most often knocking the pencil off it’s holder.

Thanks!

 

[DarkSorrow82]

Get a pencil holder or but a case with a pencil holding strap built in. Plus many more from a few dollars to leathe ones for example

Brown Leather Folio for iPad Pro 12.9 | Magnetic | NOMAD®

Enhance your iPad with the Leather Folio Plus, crafted from full grain, sustainably sourced leather. Its slim profile and versatile kickstand positions ...

nomadgoods.com

Built in holder, one of many

Home | TineeOwl Cases

www.tineeowl.com

ESR Pencil Case Holder Compatible with The Pencil (Pro and 1st and 2nd Gen), Elastic Pocket for Stylus Pen [Pencil Protected and Safe] Pouch Adhesive Sleeve Attached to Case for Pencil, Black

ESR Pencil Case Holder Compatible with the Pencil (1st and 2nd Gen) holds your pen more securely and makes grabbing or storing your pen quick and easy

www.amazon.com

None of those say works with M4 iPad Pro or the Pencil Pro.

 

[mtngal]

Good point about the referenced cases. I’ve ordered the stick-on pencil holder, figure that it should work with the Pencil Pro, or at least I’ll give it a try. I don’t think there’s much size difference with the Pencil Pro, is there? Granted, I lost all of the 3 previous pencils I’ve had and the last one was about a year ago, so I might be wrong about that.

 

[masotime]

This old post seems to provide an interesting solution: https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...l-storage-diy-solutions.2233888/post-28852209

 

[Davidalan]

None of those say works with M4 iPad Pro or the Pencil Pro.

I have the new Pencil Pro, and the ESR slip in holder and it fits perfectly. It is on one of my older cases (unfortunately I can’t remove it because the adhesive is very good without damaging the leather case its on to use it on my new Smart Folio case). On a side note the ESR slip in pencil holder is rather flat when not in use. It is designed for the pencil only no grips can be attached. As a point of interest only I also have the Nomad case for for my older 1Pad Pro and where the case is not a perfect fit the close strap holds the case on and wraps around the Pencil Pro and holds that to the case securely.

 

[Kiimora]

I am considering this zipped pouch, it holds everything securely even the MKB. I have the M4 13” + Pencil + Smart Folio

WOOLNUT | Swedish design house. Premium accessories made for tech.

WOOLNUT is a Swedish premium tech accessories brand designing minimalistic sleeves and cases for Apple's MacBook, iPad, iPhone & AirPods.

www.woolnut.com

 

[th1nk]

Another thing to consider: The new pencil has find-my built in so you should be able to find it back even if you lose it.

 

[mtngal]

I am considering this zipped pouch, it holds everything securely even the MKB. I have the M4 13” + Pencil + Smart Folio

WOOLNUT | Swedish design house. Premium accessories made for tech.

WOOLNUT is a Swedish premium tech accessories brand designing minimalistic sleeves and cases for Apple's MacBook, iPad, iPhone & AirPods.

www.woolnut.com

Nice looking cases - I especially like their accessory cases. I’m going to have to think about that though.

When my iPad isn’t on my table, it’s in a suitcase type of thing that has places for computer, iPad and other stuff. I find I have enough cords, power bricks and accessories that it can be hard to stay organized. OTOH, I have enough that fitting another case like the accessory case could be problematic. But it looks very useful! I’m mostly concerned because I’m constantly knocking it off the iPad when it’s on my table.

Another thing to consider: The new pencil has find-my built in so you should be able to find it back even if you lose it.

I played around with the find-my yesterday. It’s not going to be quite as useful as I had thought - it told me that I was close and to look around, but it won’t play a sound. The last pencil I lost fell behind some dinette cushions or rolled on the floor - I looked all over the floor, took out the cushions and tried to go through the drawer and the cabinet that are both under the seat - still couldn’t see it (but both are pretty full of stuff and I didn’t pull out everything at that time - I did later and still don’t know where it went). Since it isn’t able to make a noise, I figure I better secure it better.

This old post seems to provide an interesting solution: https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...l-storage-diy-solutions.2233888/post-28852209

There are some interesting ideas in that thread, thanks for the link. Since I’ve already ordered the ESR pencil holder, I’ll wait before I pursue anything else.

 

[iGeneo]

I’ve been buying these on eBay for a couple of years now, since I too lost a pencil. looks nice and doesn’t interfere with charging and has no impact on the Magic Keyboard. I went red this time, just for a change. They are available in several colors

Search Microsoft Surface pen holder. $10-15 usually

edit to add a pic from the backside..

 

[iGeneo]

This old post seems to provide an interesting solution: https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...l-storage-diy-solutions.2233888/post-28852209

I use that same holder, no reason to buy two. One works fine and the pencil is perfectly straight.