Unboxing My First Pen Plotter: UUNA TEK iDraw 2.0 A4

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I finally bought my first pen plotter in September.

I went with UUNA TEK’s iDraw 2.0, which is listed as a legacy model on their website. I originally wanted the newer 3.0 series or the H series, but both of those start at A3 size. I really don’t have space for that at my place.

Even the A4 size was a struggle—I had to rearrange my desk just to make room for it.

Three Years of Hesitation

I’ve wanted to get a pen plotter for three years, but I could never convince myself.

My rational side kept telling me it’s an awkward device. It’s slower and less precise than a printer, and the lines it draws can look too mechanical compared to hand-drawn work.

But for some reason I couldn’t explain, I kept thinking about buying one.

I tried talking myself out of it, telling myself it was a waste of money...

Finally, I asked myself: Why does it have to be useful?

Can’t I just treat it like a toy? When my husband and kids bought a PS5 and Switch 2, they didn’t stop to consider whether those game consoles were useful, did they?

Can’t I just buy it because it’s fun?

The Impulse Purchase

When I saw UUNA TEK’s Halloween discount in September, I finally took the plunge. I ordered on 9/16 and received it on 9/24.

Here are the photos I took on unboxing day.

I later heard from my friend E that UUNA TEK actually has frequent sales, and I did see them run a Thanksgiving sale right after Halloween. Oh well—at least I got to enjoy it earlier!

I used the 20% discount code from David Mrugala’s YouTube video when I placed my order. Even though the video was published three years ago, the code was still valid when I used it. If you’re thinking about purchasing one, you can try the code in the video description. The video also has a detailed review that might help you decide.

Looking for Fellow Enthusiasts

Pen plotters seem relatively niche in Taiwan right now. If you know of any communities I could join, I’d really appreciate it if you could let me know. 🫶