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# Alternatives to pen computers

## Overview

Instead of pen computers, I recommend looking at other kinds of standalone devices: **pen-enabled mobile devices** or **pen-enabled laptops**.

* To understand why I don't recommend pen computers, see [The case against pen computers](/drawtab/buying/pen-computers-bad.md).

## **ALTERNATIVE #1: Pen-enabled mobile devices**

* Apple iPad Pro with the Apple Pencil
* Samsung Galaxy Tab S series tablets that use the Samsung S Pen

## **ALTERNATIVE #2: Pen-enabled laptops**

* Microsoft Surface Pro
* Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro

## ALTERNATIVE #3: Laptops/Mini PCs + pen display

Another option is a standard drawing tablet connected to a mini PC or laptop. This lets you draw in different locations, though the extra cabling can be cumbersome.