Word is going around that Jugaari is planning on releasing an iPad-specific version of Jaadu VNC. Here’s my email quoted, I’ll make sure to update when they reply! I also wanted to say that I emailed Jugaari asking if they thought all this would be possible. Still, this is interesting, no? Tell me what you think! Of course I should mention that this solution would only work if you also happen to have a Macbook with a capacitative trackpad. Compare that to the cheapest Cintiq model for $1k. Jaadu VNC for iPhone costs $25, the iPad version will probably cost more. Inklet costs $25, the Pogo Sketch costs $15. 2) You would not need to have a PC right beside you, unlike ANY Wacom tablet for which the desktop/laptop computer would need to be present also. BUT, on the pro side: 1) It would be truly portable, unlike the Cintiq 12wx with all its cables. Also, you would only be able to mirror your Mac/PC screen, you would not be able to use dual screen. Now, I’m not harboring illusions that this would make the iPad into a Cintiq EQUAL… after all, there are no express keys, no pen switches, no pen eraser, and I can only imagine that the soft, nubby Pogo Sketch would be less accurate than a Wacom pen, with fewer levels of pressure sensitivity. Imagine if Jaadu VNC was able to work with Inklet to make the iPad into a pressure sensitive tablet on which you could use full versions of Photoshop, Painter, any program you like! In my opinion it would be a real Cintiq competitor, especially for those new to digital art (yes, like me, I’ve been a traditional media artist and have long wanted to make a switch to digital, but found the hardware prices too steep). And I can vouch for the claim that Inklet registers pressure sensitivity I don’t know how many levels, but it’s certainly there. BUT, that problem would be resolved for the iPad, since you don’t need to drag a mouse to get the cursor from place to place. You basically lose the cursor if you lift your hand, and needless to say it’s not easy for anyone to draw if you can’t lift pen from paper. Now, I can’t really recommend Inklet as a replacement for an Intuos or even a Bamboo, because it doesn’t have a “hover” function that allows you to take the Pogo off the trackpad. As for pressure sensitivity, Ten One Design has also created an application called Inklet, which uses the Pogo Sketch to turn your Macbook trackpad into a PRESSURE SENSITIVE tablet. I own one, and I find that it’s a very functional device for the most part. This company has created the Pogo Sketch, a slim tube with a soft tip that acts as a stylus for capacitative touchscreens like the ones on Macbook touchpads, the iPhone/iPod Touch, and the iPad. The problem with the Jaadu VNC solution is that the iPad still has no stylus, and still no pressure sensitivity. The small screen of the iPhone was limiting, and there was talk of some lag, but they were able to do it. I’ve seen this confirmed in other forums by Jaadu VNC users for iPhone. Theoretically, you should be able to use Jaadu VNC to make your iPad into a Cintiq-like device, being able to draw directly on the screen of the iPad using programs such as Photoshop and Painter. If that’s true, that means that your Mac/PC - including ALL its applications (Photoshop, Painter) will be accessible from practically anywhere via your iPad. Several members of Apple forums have been in contact with Jugaari, the creator of Jaadu VNC, who have said that an iPad version is in the works. Jaadu VNC is an iPhone application that allows you to remotely view and control your Mac or PC with your iPhone. I’m already aware that the iPad comes with no stylus and no pressure sensitivity… bear with me, I’ll explain. And I’m trying to figure out if it’s possible.
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