apple released their new tablet computer the ipad this past week. the new device can run numerous
applications including autodesk’s sketchbook pro, which transforms the device into a digital sketchbook.
sketchbook pro was previously only available on computers with pen tablets and  stylus-based tablet pc’s.
using the software on the ipad will be much different because drawing will be done with fingers instead
of a pen, like their sketchbook mobile system for the smaller iphone. the software features a variety of
tool options that range from digital pencils, pens, markers and airbrushes that all take advantage of the
ipad multi-touch gesture-based user interface. users can simply sketch loosely or produce high quality
renderings of designs, art and even architectural drawings. while many worry that ebook readers will
overtake the printed book, perhaps software like this will overtake the old-fashioned sketchbook.

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