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Yes you can create animation in CSP, no problem. As far as blender it runs decently. My issue becomes more of a screen space problem. I like larger screens when using, but the laptop studio will do fine.

If you treat it like a tablet and try to draw by holding it, then weight will be a problem. It's a hefty laptop. That being said, it has good lapability. I recommend using it only on your lap or table. You can use it on the couch as long as it's on your lap or on the side of you on the couch.

No problem! Yes it's an excellent piece of hardware and still my main art laptop. The only device I recommend over it would be the Galaxy Book pro360 line up. The bigger screen size and spen is top notch.

@@C.Wilson thanks for getting back to me! I saw some reviews although majority of the reviews said that the pen is superb but unfortunately unlike the Studio 2, the Galaxy Book does not come with a dedicated GPU which is quite a major downside ):

Honestly that should be ok. The only problem I could see you running into is length and resolution. If you're working with a lot of layers at a high resolution and dpi that chip will heat up. Short 720p projects will be fine.

@@CoyotePark Yes over time. If you're heavy handed the plastic screen starts to show some wear.

@@C.Wilson uhh.. that's not good. Meanwhile s23/24 Ultra is way too big of a phone.

@@CoyotePark Yes over time you'll see a few marks. Nothing too crazy unless you're heavy handed.

@@tahnmeep Thank you. I do find the slim pen easy to hold and use. It's a pretty solid bit I would definitely put Wacom, Apple, and even Samsung a notch above the slim pen. the Dial can be useful, I use it as a glorified back button. This is why I like what they did with the new surfaces having the ability to use the new type cover when not connected. Though you may be able to program the Dial to do a bit more. If you have a nearby best buy I recommend going and trying out the slim pen. They should have display surfaces out just so you can see if the pen is something you can get used to.

@@C.Wilson Great suggestion with checking out the pen at Best Buy! I heard something once that Samsung is using Wacom technology. It looks like the Dial has rotate, click-hold, and click. For my old setup with the Mobile Studio Pro I'd just use a Logitech keyboard, which is likely what I'd do for the Surface.... I need my hotkeys!!

That's definitely the best bet! Gives enough room for some good changes. Here is to hoping for a built in s-pen slot in the future. So far this is still the best digital pocket sketch book.

Using it I didn't see the cursor. I actually should try it again. I am running the Android 15 beta and am curious about the pen updates.

@@C.Wilson Please update me if you see the cursor/pointer. It will be very helpful to me during writing and doing presentations displayed on a projector screen. I want to use it on the OneNote app.

No it doesn't. I just gave it a try and there's no hover cursor unless you're about to write something. Once you hover over anything text related, a little icon pops up.

@@jman1080 I'm using the Surface Dial. Microsoft hasn't really been updating the Dial line up, but it can be useful.

@@C.Wilson Ok cool, thanks

@@danielosawaru9045 I agree, but I also will say I believe Google is now forced to support. Reason being is the United States Android manufacturers have dwindled. Leaving mainly Samsung. Google has to keep Android from falling.

@@MRwilsondraws I tend to draw with the screen flat. Unless it's in my lap then I do draw in tent mode. It doesn't flex too much. I also most of the time have my non-drawing hand behind the screen as well for added stability.

@@C.Wilson Thanks for this video review! I'm thinking about upgrading my system, and was thinking about using the laptop in flat mode but placing it on one of those tilting easels (I have a Parblo from Amazon). Do you think that would work well? It fits my XP-Pen Pro 13 perfectly.

@@sovindesign Unfortunately I don't. The best way might be through the monthly subscription or to catch a sale 🙏🏾.

I'll take that as a compliment 😁

@@jaedo71 True! That's my only let down so far for the pixel tablet. Google has to stay up its stylus game.

@@BroJustNo. I'm using Clip Studio Paint 👍🏾.

@@C.Wilson nice! ;D

@@danteuss88 That's the biggest headache for the Laptop Studio 2. All in all the Pro 11 with the new flex keyboard is the way to go. If they made a bigger version or brought back the Surface Book with a removable keyboard that becomes Bluetooth when detached.

I think Krita is a great application. It just falls a little below things like Clip Studio. The shining thing is Krita being free does push it on top of the best free art application.

Honestly, the best advice I have is patience and zoom in and out as you draw. The further zoomed in or lower the dpi, the more control over the line you create without smoothing.

@@C.Wilson Thank you for your advice ❤️🥹🫶

Both tablets are quite similar, with the main difference being the available apps. Additionally, the Tab S9 comes with a stylus S Pen, while the iPad does not. Both tablets can handle all tasks effectively, but if you prefer using Procreate, it is only available on the iPad.

Definitely 👍🏾 and with such a large display and gives you a lot more space to work with.

For both, using the Slim Pen 2 offers little to no resistance. There is a feature built in that mimics texture. It's not bad, but a matte protector would give more grip. I've not had any issues drawing and having my hands on the screen.

Good question. My main device is my Surface Laptop Studio 2 and on the go is the Tab S9 plus.

@@C.Wilson will the tab s9 do just fine?

@@moa-anims 👍🏾 yes. It's more of a pick your size choice with the Tab S9 lineup. Unless you go with the FE Tabs which has weaker specs overall.

Yep I agree. I've honestly been hoping for a stronger bendable glass and pen slot for so long on the fold line up. I fear if they do the price would make it to a point where you'd be better off buying a tablet for much cheaper or a decent laptop.

Windows has full desktop versions for all Windows devices/tablets.

Yes, the crease if you attempt to draw slowly causes the S-Pen to dip down. If you go fast you won't experience it. It does tend to get annoying for line art. Sketching not as much.

For me it has no effect I can't even feel it when I draw and it doesnt effect the line atleast for. The softer glass makes it easier to draw for me than the ultra devices or any other tablet .

Thank you 🙏🏾. Still my main laptop for art. Such a phenomenal piece of hardware.

Definitely good enough. You might run into a problem if you use too many layers, but that's about it.

@@C.Wilson what is max layers it can handle?

You can, but you'll lose out on some features that come with the Slim Pen 2. I've also noticed a bit more wobble to the line using the older pen.

If you really care about pen quality and line quality, the Tab S9 is the better choice.

Honestly any tablet or phone powered by the latest snapdragon processor (8 Gen 2) will be good. A Tab S9 any model is great for art on the Android side of things.

@@C.Wilson And IOS?

For IOS, any iPad from 9th gen or higher is perfect and slightly overkill. @@liamkrogmann8073

@@C.Wilson Thanks for your answers. :D

Have you tried importing into Clip Studio Paint? That should work, but it does require a subscription.

@@C.Wilson Can you add audio to clip studio? Can you make videos that are the size of a youtube short?

You can add audio to Clip Studio and make shorts as well. There is no audio scrubbing which can make precise lip-syncing a problem. @@jeffreydavid6794

@C.Wilson what is audio scrubbing?

@@jeffreydavid6794 it's where you can drag a slider back a forward and hear the audio as you scrub through on the time line. It's good for voice syncing.

No it'll damage the screen. You'll need either the fold edition s-pen or the $99 spen that has a button to change it to a fold safe spen tip.

I'm using Clip Studio Paint. If you have a Samsung tablet I recommend using the Samsung store on the tablet vs the Play store.

There is a small amount of new apps that came out. Ibis recently added an animation feature as well. I'll need to do a follow up to start the new year.

Rough animator excellent as well. I really should put out an updated version of this.

Yes bro. Have you​ ?@@C.Wilson

If you can get one with maxed out specs for a good deal then yes. My Laptop Studio Gen1 still had great performance.

@@C.Wilson the one I'm able to get is the 1ygb and 500 gb one with the processor

@@midollafun If it has the RTX graphics then you'll be good. 👍🏾

@@C.Wilson excuse me for asking too much of what is the RTX graphics. I'm really not tech-savvy savvy, I'm on a tight budget so I'll only be able to get the i5 with the 512gb. Is this an okay version do I need the RTX? Edit: I'll get the surface pro 9 since I already have a laptop and just want an all in one art tablet like an alternative mobilestudio pro. Thanks for answering my questions though.

The pro 9 is a solid choice as well. The biggest thing when it comes to the laptop studio in my opinion is the option for more power. The RTX version have Nvidia's graphics meaning extra power to run task like heavy photoshop or even blender. The pro 9 is what I would go for if I didn't want the better speeds from the RTX Laptop Studios. @@midollafun

I'm using Clip Studio Paint. It's really my go to app for both Windows and Android.