I’ve used my IPad for work constantly and it become my method of taking notes on a daily basis so I went with a screen protector like “paper like” but always hated that it had air bubbles no matter how much I tried to fix it and when it was on it always made the screen look funky when I would watch a movie or something, but rock, paper, pencil has definitely changed the game. It’s so easy to install, no bubbles and using the tip for my Apple Pencil is something I wouldn’t have expected to be such a huge difference. I would recommend this product to anyone that wants the best for their iPad note taking needs.
If you use Mark Franks YouTube review for installing you will get to the finish line quickly and enjoy the fantastic connection, clear and steady. We needed to use our iPad to connect with a new M4 Mini as the main monitor. We saved $$ on a Monitor and we had a strong WiFi signal so no lag at all.
I bought this because I tend to read on my phone a lot, sometimes it’s all I have on me and I need a fix. This makes holding my phone easier! It’s 100% a comfort tool and is totally worth it! I don’t have to hold it a certain way to keep my fingers out of the way and it is pretty lightweight.
I have a Kindle, but I love this for reading on my phone at night because dark mode is so much nicer on the phone. The NFC tag is nice but not essential for me because I use multiple different apps. I hope that the next version integrates Bluetooth page turn buttons—that’s the only missing feature
Excellent way for my wife and I to make use of our older iMac screen while using our latest Mac Airs. This is a great product.
I’m loving this product as it gives me the luxury of using my ipad pro as the main display of my mac mini. Although it lags a little, but it’s negligible.
Does exactly what it promises and has virtually no hiccups. I can‘t think of any improvements, and I got a good imagination. 6 stars out of 5.
Absolutely love it! Drawing on my iPad felt so weird because I was trying to draw on glass 🤣
Best upgrade I've made in a long time!!
Very pleased with this product. My imac late 2015 has served me well but was slowing down and software updates needed something new. Was a shame to let the 27" 5K screen go to waste. Luna Display allows me to connect with my new Macbook Pro laptop to still use the screen. I primarily use for photo editing, I can do the bulk of the work fine on the laptop but for precision edits and final proofing I much prefer to use the Imac screen which I keep calibrated.
Extra bonus I was not aware of, when connected I can use my Wacom tablet and wireless mouse connected to my Imac even though I am using the laptop.
I connected via the USB C to USB A cable from Amazon linked on the Luna Display setup/tutorial website and that seems to work well.
I don't have a need for video or gaming on the Imac so cannot comment if that presents any issues but for editing photos it is seamless.
Very happy with the Astropad, works really well. You do need to use a lead to connect the 2 devices though as there is a bit of a lag when only using wifi. Overall, very happy with it.
Luna display works great when connected with a 28” Thunderbolt4 “C” to “C” cable. No lag was noticed when watching a 4K movie but not gaming. When rebooting my M4 Mac mini computer asks for the secondary 2019 iMc to start Luna to connect. Nicely thought out. Definitely recommend.
It’s just so good to be able to view and postprocess my images on a larger screen. Much more enjoyable and my edits can be more accurate. It also saves me hunching over my laptop. It took me a little time to use it properly in the first place as I needed help to work out the orientation of the screens. The icons can be a bit misleading as the larger size does not necessarily indicate the master computer. I did have problems losing my arrow/mouse until I understood the orientation.
I also needed help to understand that I had to “grip and pull” the page across from one screen to the other to get started.
Now I know this it’s brilliant and really easy to use.
I bought this simply because it was suggested to use with an iPad for handwriting notes. I had never used an iPad for anything but researched a way to optimize my workflow and settled upon the system I have now; iPad, with Rock, Paper, Pencil cover, and a few apps that work together to help me stay on track. What’s particularly intriguing about the Rock Paper Pencil cover is the way it’s received publicly. Again, I’ve never attempted to use the iPad without it, but when I take this out in the world, a board meeting, class room, training session, everyone notices the functionality of the system and then peers closer to discover how wickedly cool writing this way is. It has yet to fail, everyone wants to try it out and when they do they’re simply stunned in a way I cannot relate to because it’s as amazing to me now as it was when I received it.
They’ve noticed the pen tip, then they start asking questions and when they discover it’s removable, making the iPad fully touchable (though it’s perfectly great as an iPad with the cover always on if you ask me) they’re sold even more. It’s really good stuff and I’m very glad I have it, I love the little carry around cover protector, I love that there’s an extra nib just in case and I love how durable and easy to use it is. It doesn’t hinder the visibility at all and it feels just lovely.
I’m enjoying reading using my Astropad Bookcase. And when I’m on the go I slip it into my Neoprene Travel Sleeve for Bookcase which keeps it protected from other things in my computer briefcase. Thoughtfully packaged and designed. Thanks!
The texture of the screen protector is great, as is the matte appearance. It makes my iPad screen look and feel like real paper! The Apple Pencil tip also feels more like a real pencil than the standard tip—I also love that this set comes with two tips! The screen protector is also removable and re-positionable, which I appreciate. The set is also packaged very nicely and protects the items very well.
The quality is very nice. And love the new pencil nibs
Rock Paper Pencil — Matte iPad Screen Protector + Apple Pencil Tips
Remember when tech was cool and liberating? You will, with astropad!
In the last few years, everything feels a veneer of novelty (phone, tablets are iterating in price and frustration, constantly heavier, less durable, less flexible, with unusable AI features). The ipad pro is the canonical example of this trend of unmet possibilities, due to ipadOS.
Pair your astropad with a cheap new macmini and any ipad (whatever old) and you now have what the ipad pro was supposed to be: a slim/flexible powerhouse on the go. I am blown away at this experience and this is only ONE usage for astropad.
For context: I received zero support from astropad, I'm a computer science professor just happy to see finally one brillant product in the post covid world.
I ordered the wrong product. It wasn't because the page was confusing or anything like that. I had had it in my cart a few times before buying and for whatever reason spaced it and clicked the wrong one when I finally made my purchase.
I was seriously considering just using the wrong one, because it still worked great, just covered the camera. But I contacted them and they went above and beyond to correct my error extremely quickly.
In terms of the actual product, the fact that it's removable and replaceable seems almost superfluous, because I prefer the screen with it on in most of the real world lighting situations I use it in. It isn't magic, but it does cut down glare enough to make it a lot less annoying. The friction on the pencil feels awesome, and while I can't comment on wear over time, I've pressed hard enough to feel a little nervous about the screen underneath, haven't seen any kind of scratching of the surface yet.
I read the comments of others who rejected the sales pitch based on the view that a Kindle Reader would be a better alternative. I can understand that thinking, however I saw a better way to hold my phone. I have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in one hand and this little device affords me more comfort and less pain. I end up using it most of the time, meaning I take it off when driving.
5 Stars are 5 stars better is not possible
I have used multiple brands of pencils on my iPad Air. It just didn’t feel like writing. The Rock Paper Pencil protector was easy to apply. With the Astropad tip installed on my Apple Pencil, writing in multiple apps is more accurate and feels normal.