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Amazon discounts the Apple Pencil 2 by $30 for the holidays

By Nishka Dhawan Published December 14, 2020

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There’s still some time left to snag a new Christmas present for yourself or your loved ones. You can now get the Apple Pencil 2 for only $99 — down $30 from its original price of $129. This is one of the best Apple deals currently on the market so if you’re looking to enhance your iPad experience, you’ll want to shop the Apple Pencil 2 now. You never know when this deal might expire.

The Apple Pencil 2 is compatible with both iPad Pro and iPad Air models. Just make sure you check the compatibility with your chosen iPad before you click buy. Pairing is easy — your Pencil will be ready to use in no time. Its ergonomic design also makes it comfortable to hold and allows for precise sketching, note-taking, or illustrating. Trade in your regular note pad for a digital one. If you’re a graphic designer or an artist you’ll also love designing and drawing with the Apple Pencil. Storing it is easy, too — it magnetically attaches to your iPad so you always have access to your Pencil when you need it. Mark up documents or jot down important notes during your daily meetings without ever missing a beat — the Apple Pencil 2 has industry-leading low latency.

It’s also convenient to change up tools with the Apple Pencil 2. Just tap your Pencil down twice and easily switch up to whichever tool you want. Go from sketching to taking detailed notes in no time. You can even download your favorite coloring apps and de-stress after a long workday by filling in your favorite designs. This device is also extremely light, weighing in at only about 20 grams so you can conveniently carry it with you wherever you go. Its sleek design will also seamlessly blend into your work-from-home setup and since it magnetically attaches, it won’t ever take up any desk space.

With an ergonomic design, heightened precision, and easy connectivity, the Apple Pencil 2 is a steal at its current price of $99. Upgrade your iPad experience and start illustrating, coloring, sketching, taking notes, or marking up documents with the Apple Pencil 2 today. You’ll never want to use a physical notebook again.

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