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Momof9

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So I am looking at the new iPads - the main reason I am considering is because of the new features for the Pencil Pro - ie barrel roll etc. I have a 12.9" m1, 1 TB ( and 5th gen) and iPad mini (last 2 gens), plus various old one lying around LOL. I had a 11" iPP, but my daughter has it now.... Back then, I liked having the 2 sizes, but I don't remember how I used the 11".

So I am more interested in using the new iPad for Procreate or maybe even another drawing app. I would need to research others. I am a graphic designer - I have the Affinity Photo apps etc. I do have them on my iPad as well as on my MacBook. I do prefer using the pencil on the iPad though as compared to the MacBook - trackpads. I don't need the MKB - I do have bluetooth keyboards for the very rare usage..... I am always using the pencil.

I have been trying to research whether or not I would be happy with the m2 airs vs m4 pros. I think the airs might be too much of a downgrade from the M1 Pro. I do use both of my 12.9" - right now mostly at night. After my hubby goes to sleep, I watch something on the older one while playing games on the M1. If I am working on something during the day, I will have be on the M1 and MacBook open (I have 2 external monitors). I have done similar upstairs, with using the 5th gen as an additional monitor.

Right now, the cost is the factor from me upgrading immediately. I also remember when - Photoshop was "coming soon" to the iPad and that soon was a looooong time. But I started using Affinity Photo - and loved it..... So I probably would have waited anyways before upgrading so that what was promised - would actually be functioning on the new iPads. I was sick this past year, so designing went out the door, but I am wanting to do more. My thought is to use my M1 again and if I thought of doing this more - I will consider getting the new iPad.... in the meantime, I am trying to decide what would be a good one for my situation....
 

DarkSorrow82

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If you have used previous Pro models I’d recommend sticking with them. The Pros have come a long way. If your going to do a lot of editing of photos ad videos your going to want the M4 Pro 13in. It’s very fast.
 

Momof9

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So I was already to go get the new M4 11" iPP - then I realized the PWM WILL bother me. Now even watching comparison videos M4 vs M2 air I see the flickering on the pros....

So any artist on here using the M2 air and loving it????
 

Momof9

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I did purchase the M4 but returned it yesterday. I played with it a bit in the store and did not notice any issues. Yesterday I finally had a chance to draw on it and my eyes / head started bothering me. I did try switching back and forth between another iPad and could notice a bit difference.... So now I have the 11" M2 Air with Pencil Pro....
 
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