Alternatives to pen computers

Overview

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

• To understand why I don't recommend pen computers: The case against pen computers

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

More here: Standalone drawing tablet recommendations

ALTERNATIVE #3: Laptops/MiniPCs + pen display

Another alternative is to use a normal drawing tablet that is connected to a small mini-pc or laptop. This will allow you to draw in different locations even though dealing with the additional cabling may be cumbersome.