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# Gifting tablets

## Introduction

If you want to buy a drawing tablet as a gift but have never used one yourself, it can be challenging to choose well. This guide helps you find a good option.

## Understand the kinds of drawing tablets available

The first thing you need to understand is the type of drawing tablet you want to give as a gift. This is very important because it determines how the recipient will use the tablet and how much it will cost. Read this document first before continuing: [Types of drawing tablets](/drawtab/basics/drawtab-types.md).

## Understand the basics

[Beginner's guide to drawing tablets](/drawtab/basics/beginners-guide.md)

## Does the recipient already have experience with a drawing tablet?

This is important because:

* You should understand what they like and don't like about that experience.
* They already have a set of expectations.
* They might not even need a drawing tablet if they already have a device that serves that role.

For example, if they already have an Apple iPad:

* They may want to continue using iPad apps.
* You could buy an Apple Pencil model that is compatible with their iPad.

## If you are looking for a quick answer within your budget

See this list of [Recommendations](/drawtab/recs.md)

They are separated by type and size of tablet, with options available at multiple price points.

## When ready, look through the full buying guide

See the full [Drawing tablet buying guide](/drawtab/buying.md).

These tips will be useful: Video: [Practical tips for buying a drawing tablet](https://youtu.be/57-W_dmtLJU)

## Make sure the tablet will physically connect to their computer

For a pen tablet or pen display, it must connect to a computer. For a pen tablet, this is easy - the computer just needs one available USB port. For a pen display, it can get complicated. See: [Connecting a pen display](/drawtab/guides/connecting/connecting-pen-display.md)

## Do they need to use certain apps?

Sometimes the apps they need dictate what will work for them.

Examples:

* If they want to use the Procreate app → the only option is an Apple iPad, since Procreate only works on iPads.
* If they need to use the full version of Photoshop (as opposed to the mobile version) → they can't use an Android device or an iPad.

## Join the Discord for more help

Go here for the invite link: [Discord server](/drawtab/resources/community/discord.md)