1. the pencil does a sound when writing. Is there any way of reducing the noise? Does the laminated display solve this issue? Does a good screen protector solves this?
2. is there a good PDF reading/editing app that you like? I don't mind spending some EUR on it (however, I do mind to spend a dozen EUR). I need basic PDF editor, just for underlines and some notes.
3. is there a better way to store and synchronize PDF documents from iCloud, or do you find iCloud a good service to have the edited PDF's synchronized ?

sracer said:

I use PDF Expert on my iPad 9th gen too. I paid a one-time fee for it (no subscription).

Regarding the sound of the Pencil on the glass, I use a matte screen protector that helps cut down on the tapping sound... but there are alternative Pencil tips that have a softer composition that reduce it even further.

RaphaZ said:

Hello community!

I have an iPad 9th gen with Apple Pencil, and I do like it. Nevertheless, there are things that I would like to ameliorate:

1. the pencil does a sound when writing. Is there any way of reducing the noise? Does the laminated display solve this issue? Does a good screen protector solves this?
2. is there a good PDF reading/editing app that you like? I don't mind spending some EUR on it (however, I do mind to spend a dozen EUR). I need basic PDF editor, just for underlines and some notes.
3. is there a better way to store and synchronize PDF documents from iCloud, or do you find iCloud a good service to have the edited PDF's synchronized ?

I'm using ZOTERO for my thesis, which I like, but they have limited purchasing options, so I'm calling for help here

Best wishes,
Rafael

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Rafterman said:

I use PDF Expert. I like that it can globally search all PDFs on your device for text inside each PDF. But it's a subscription service, which is lame. But it's a really good product.

Rafterman said:

I use PDF Expert. I like that it can globally search all PDFs on your device for text inside each PDF. But it's a subscription service, which is lame. But it's a really good product.

sracer said:

I use PDF Expert on my iPad 9th gen too. I paid a one-time fee for it (no subscription).

Regarding the sound of the Pencil on the glass, I use a matte screen protector that helps cut down on the tapping sound... but there are alternative Pencil tips that have a softer composition that reduce it even further.

TorbenIbsen said:

I use the database app "Keep It" and "Keep It Mobile" to store all important files and documents, including PDF files. You get OCR and good search and extremely good organizing features. Like Evernote, but much better. Subscription based but worth it if you want to synchronize 3000 notes of which most have some attachments. Apple-only, so no cross-platform.

Abazigal said:

I guess I am lucky to have qualified for the one-time unlock option in pdf expert (bought it on my Mac). I like it for the ability to manage PDFs and enable OCR (which in turn lets me search PDFs for text).

RaphaZ said:

Thank you. Do you organize all the PDF's within the app?
Nevertheless, I don't want to pay that amount.

Thanks. I saw some colorful nibs that might do the work.

Thanks, but I couldn't find it on Apple Store!

Lucky you!

Abazigal said:

I guess I am lucky to have qualified for the one-time unlock option in pdf expert (bought it on my Mac). I like it for the ability to manage PDFs and enable OCR (which in turn lets me search PDFs for text).

Rafterman said:

You can organize them into folders and then browse to each folder, it does not just dump then all into on long list, like Acrobat does.

RaphaZ said:

Hello community!

I have an iPad 9th gen with Apple Pencil, and I do like it. Nevertheless, there are things that I would like to ameliorate:

1. the pencil does a sound when writing. Is there any way of reducing the noise? Does the laminated display solve this issue? Does a good screen protector solves this?
2. is there a good PDF reading/editing app that you like? I don't mind spending some EUR on it (however, I do mind to spend a dozen EUR). I need basic PDF editor, just for underlines and some notes.
3. is there a better way to store and synchronize PDF documents from iCloud, or do you find iCloud a good service to have the edited PDF's synchronized ?

I'm using ZOTERO for my thesis, which I like, but they have limited purchasing options, so I'm calling for help here

Best wishes,
Rafael

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rui no onna said:

1. Matte screen protectors help a lot when using the Apple Pencil. Feels and sounds more like writing on paper rather writing on glass.

2. Do you need actual PDF editing capabilities or just annotations? I have both GoodReader and PDF Expert. I only need to annotate and tend to use GoodReader more. I find PDF Expert too clean/clutter-free that it makes hunting down tasks/functions a bit more difficult.

3. I use Dropbox to sync between my Windows PCs and GoodReader. Annotations I make using GoodReader show up just fine in the free Adobe Reader on Windows.

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RaphaZ said:

Thanks.
1. What matte screen protector do you use? There are many brands and some with different reviews. I guess PaperLike is too much.
2. I just need annotations. I'm seeing GoodReader and it matches the things I'm searching. The price is within my desires.
3. Is there any chance of using iCloud to sync between GoodReader and the Mac? Or is this a stupid question? Does GoodReader have enough storage space? I'm talking about 10/15 GB of pdfs.

RaphaZ said:

Thanks.
1. What matte screen protector do you use? There are many brands and some with different reviews. I guess PaperLike is too much.
2. I just need annotations. I'm seeing GoodReader and it matches the things I'm searching. The price is within my desires.
3. Is there any chance of using iCloud to sync between GoodReader and the Mac? Or is this a stupid question? Does GoodReader have enough storage space? I'm talking about 10/15 GB of pdfs.

RaphaZ said:

Hello community!

I have an iPad 9th gen with Apple Pencil, and I do like it. Nevertheless, there are things that I would like to ameliorate:

1. the pencil does a sound when writing. Is there any way of reducing the noise? Does the laminated display solve this issue? Does a good screen protector solves this?
2. is there a good PDF reading/editing app that you like? I don't mind spending some EUR on it (however, I do mind to spend a dozen EUR). I need basic PDF editor, just for underlines and some notes.
3. is there a better way to store and synchronize PDF documents from iCloud, or do you find iCloud a good service to have the edited PDF's synchronized ?

I'm using ZOTERO for my thesis, which I like, but they have limited purchasing options, so I'm calling for help here

Best wishes,
Rafael

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pakster said:

Why don’t you just use Zotero for the iPad? The app has a great odd reader built in, and you can sync for pdf files with Zotero online storage and sync solution which is very affordable. It also keeps all your highlights and notes.
Then you don’t need iCloud or paying for any pdf reader. Super easy.

RaphaZ said:

Thanks.
1. What matte screen protector do you use? There are many brands and some with different reviews. I guess PaperLike is too much.
2. I just need annotations. I'm seeing GoodReader and it matches the things I'm searching. The price is within my desires.
3. Is there any chance of using iCloud to sync between GoodReader and the Mac? Or is this a stupid question? Does GoodReader have enough storage space? I'm talking about 10/15 GB of pdfs.

LibbyLA said:

I have switched to matte glass screen protectors. They don’t cause the grainy rainbow effect that the “paper“ ones do and they don’t wear like the ”paper” ones do, either.

If you have a Microsoft account, OneDrive has a good basic PDF editor that might work for you. I use that for documents that I need to be able to access from several devices. If you need to edit when you don’t have internet access, it may not be the right option for you.

pakster said:

My advice would be to upgrade the storage then. A thesis should hopefully not be a very long multi year project. ☺️

https://library.concordia.ca/help/citing/zotero/storage_limit.php

Alternatively have a look at that site. But honestly, the PDFs and the Zotero database is too important to find cheap solutions too. I have lost data trying to use Dropbox and Zotero.

sracer said:

I've had good success with the iCarez matte screen protectors. They're durable and inexpensive. They're under $10 for 2 and provide plenty of accessories for applying the protectors. (I've been able to have perfect applications each and every time... which is a bit of a minor miracle for me)

I've used them on everything from Amazon Fire tablets, Samsung tablets, iPads (12.9 Pro, 9th gen iPad, 6th gen, Mini 4, and Mini 5). They even had one for my Google Pixelbook.

I suggest giving that a try first. If you're satisfied with it, then you've found an inexpensive solution. But if you like the matte finish but not that particular protector, then you can move up to one of the more expensive and higher quality alternatives. I've tried PaperLike. They're "ok" and although slightly better than the iCarez protectors, they're not worth the significant different in price.

I hope that one day Apple will sell an iPad with a matte finish as an option.

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