The range of accessories for drawing or writing on the screen of our iPad is as large and varied as it is disappointing, especially when you want to achieve professional results or at least get as close as possible. In this aspect Wacom is a guarantee of quality, and for those who do not want or need to reach what expensive digital tablets offer and prefer to use their iPad for their work, now it offers us the Wacom Intuos Creative 2, the new generation of the Intuos Creative that we were able to test a long time ago right here, and that improves it in many ways. We have been able to test this new stylus and we will tell you about our impressions below, with video included.
A case with everything you need
The Intuos Creative 2 It comes included in a case in which we can find everything we need for him, ideal for both storage and transport. The charging cable is short enough to be comfortable to store but at the same time not uncomfortable to connect to our computer, something to be appreciated although according to the manufacturer's specifications it has a battery that offers up to 26 hours of use, so that in practice we can use it for several days forgetting about having to charge it. The case also includes a replacement tip in case the one that is already attached to the digital pen is damaged.
The connection of the charging cable is made through the back of it, removing the piece of rubber that covers it, and that is really the only part of the stylus that impresses with weakness. Because the Intuos Creative 2 as a whole is a robust device made with quality materials. The metallic upper part and the rubber covered lower part to be able to hold it comfortably make it a pencil much superior to most of those that we can find in the market.
Configuration and use
The stylus has Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, low energy to connect to your iPad and thus provide it with more advanced functions than conventional stylus that only press the screen. In this way es capable of differentiating up to 2048 pressure levels which will be reflected in the thickness of the stroke in its opacity. The buttons located near the tip are ideal to perform functions such as erasing without having to release the stylus to have to touch the screen of our iPad.
But without a doubt what Wacom has achieved with this stylus and what makes the difference with the rest is its tip, because the Intuos Creative 2 has a point almost as fine as any conventional pen or pencil. In this way you can not only get finer lines but you also know where you are going to paint, something really difficult with the thick tips of conventional stylus and that makes it very difficult to use.
The stylus setup is not complicated, but it is out of the ordinary settings for Bluetooth devices and can be confusing. You must have Bluetooth activated, but it is not configured in the settings of your device, but from within the compatible application. Once this is done, the precision of the pen is much higher and its operation much more satisfactory. This type of configuration has its downside: it does not work correctly with unsupported applications. But it is not a problem for me this time because the catalog of compatible applications is extensive and includes the most important, many of which also allow rejecting screen touches made with the palm of the hand. An important detail to improve the use of the pen: deactivate the multi-touch gestures of your iPad.
The best pencil for your iPad
Anyone who has ever used a digitizing tablet or a pencil of this type knows perfectly well that it is not a question of taking the pencil and letting your imagination run wild. In addition to your creative skills, it is necessary to overcome a tough learning curve to achieve an optimal result. This is no different with this stylus, but Wacom has certainly done its best to minimize it as much as possible. The thinness of its tip, its action buttons, the catalog of compatible applications and the ability to differentiate up to 2048 pressure levels make it one of the best alternatives for those looking for a stylus for their iPad, only surpassed by professional digitizing tablets with a much higher price. This Intuos Creative 2 digital pen is available for a recommended price of €79,90. You have more information and the possibility of purchasing it on Wacom's own website.
