The first ever Adobe hardware is now here. Earlier today, Adobe has officially released its Ink and Slide hardware set. Some other software announcements were also made. But this one sheds the other announcements. This really eye-capturing innovation is going to take your art skills to next level. These iPad accessories will surely serve the role of a pen and a ruler for your device. Both the accessories were demoed about a year back. And now, they have finally arrived. Don’t miss the details of this mesmerizing device ahead!
Adobe Ink and Slide – Creativity at its Best:
Adobe has really given the hardware set all its capabilities. The accessories looks handy and attractive. An elegant feel inspires you when you get Adobe Ink and Slide in your hands.
Design and Hardware:
The silver colored aluminum Ink and Slide is lightweight. It promises to give you a comfortable feel whenever you hold it. The Ink accessory comes with a fine tip that makes your drawing precise. The pen is made on Adonit Pixelpoint Technology for more concise edges and corners. The pen is also pressure sensitive so to ensure the correct thickness required. The accessory resembles a three-cornered pen. A button is also there so that to give you a quick access to menu and preferences. A LED light is also there that tells you the battery life. The claimed battery life of Adobe Ink is 10 hours. Amazing!
The Slider, on other hand, is a ‘digital’ ruler. The accessory makes it possible to draw straight lines using the Ink accessory. It also has got a button on it which triggers various other shapes i.e. circle, triangle and square etc. The Slide accessory enriches your creativity by providing you with handy drawing features.
Apps Support:
Adobe Ink and Slide comes with support for some apps. Adobe Sketch and Line for iPad are the companion apps of the hardware set. Both the apps are free. The apps have got integration of Behance for social sharing. The Sketch app will enable you to create bitmapped art. The other app i.e. Line will make sure the creativity of vector based content.
Both the accessories have access to Creative Cloud. This gives users access to the creative features. This includes drawings, photos, Adobe Kuler color themes and more. Some useful content can also be attained from the cloud. You can also post your content there.
Price and Availability:
Adobe has made Ink and Slide available in U.S.A at the price of $199.99. The accessory set can be ordered via Adobe.com. The accessories will be shipped to other regions too.
This beautiful tech innovation sounds really interesting! Is not it? Adobe is not the first to bring such accessories. These sort of pens are commonly there with smartphones. But well, for a company which excels in CAD and Graphics Designing, the accessory sets will definitely having a distinction.