On Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 11:14 PM, b_s-wilk <[email protected]> wrote:
> YES, you CAN do that on an iPhone/Touch. iPad too? Probably. Don't need a > stylus. I'd lose a stylus, and don't plan to lose my fingers any time soon. > > Maybe no stylus support, but you can do multitouch fingerpainting on an > iPhone/Touch, free app, http://www.mike-tedesco.com/apps/ -- not just for > 4-year-olds either. When you're done with a painting, take a screenshot to > save it, then shake to clear the screen for a new picture! I've seen artists > create some beautiful pictures with apps like this. Yes, one can use their finger, but a stylus can provide for much finer lines, greater detail and more control if a tablet can provide such detail due to sensor design and attendant software. Quickly jotting down written notes is another good use for a stylus, with the stylus taking the place of a pencil or pen. However, the tablet must be designed for detailed drawing work to begin with if it is to be really useful with a stylus, and particularly with one that has a fine tip. I am led to understand that the iPad may not be very suitable in this regard, but I also understand that Apple has applied for a stylus patent and may be considering a reversal of their previous insistence that they will not actively support stylus use on any of their portable devices. Steve ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
