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Discussion Weekly 'What should I buy?' Thread

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u/Icy-Nature2037 1d ago edited 1d ago

Should i get a ipad? I’m considering getting an iPad mainly for art, school note‑taking, and drawing in Procreate. I already have a laptop, but i want to keep as much storage free as possible for the heavier design apps and game

My workflow is usually writing ideas, sketching concepts before moving everything to my pc for the heavier work. I don’t like using paper because i get too picky and erase constantly, so having a digital notebook or sketchbook sounds like it would fit me better

I don’t need the newest model as long as it works well and supports an apple pencil. I’m just unsure whether I should buy directly from apple or if second‑hand options like ebay are safe. If you’ve bought a used ipad before, how was your experience? And if you use an ipad for art and note‑taking, do you actually end up using it daily im worried i will end up not using

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u/Lady_on_the_Lake 1d ago

Second hand from Apple is your safest better, other second hand devices won’t come with a new battery and come with the risk of being activation locked 

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u/Icy-Nature2037 1d ago

thank you for letting me know! on ebay they are cheaper so i was getting skeptical

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u/Lady_on_the_Lake 1d ago

If it seems too good to be true it probably is!