This text was prepared for the tool at https://joi.com/generate/images, where you can turn your ideas into AI-generated pictures with just a few words—and yes, you can absolutely generate the image of a stylish guy posing with his Cadillac if that’s your thing.
Before we dive into gadgets, let’s quickly sort out what this tool actually does and why the device you use matters.
What the JOI Image Generator Actually Is (In Normal Words)
In simple terms, the JOI image generator is a web-based AI art tool:
- You open the page https://joi.com/generate/images.
- You type what you want to see:
“soft neon cyberpunk city at night” or “confident guy in a black Cadillac at golden hour”. - You can usually tweak a few things:
- Style (more realistic, more anime, more artistic, etc.)
- Orientation (portrait vs. landscape)
- Maybe extra tags or “vibes” (soft lighting, dramatic, cinematic, etc.)
- Style (more realistic, more anime, more artistic, etc.)
- You hit Generate.
- The AI creates one or several images based on your prompt, which you can then:
- Save
- Regenerate
- Refine with a more detailed or corrected prompt
- Save
The whole experience lives in your browser. No giant downloads, no insane setup. That’s why your gadget matters so much: the smoother the device, the more pleasant the creative flow.
Now, let’s talk about where it’s actually best to use this tool.
1. A Desktop PC With a Big Monitor – The “Studio” Setup
If you really want to feel like you’re in a mini design studio, this is the king.
Why it’s great:
- Big screen = you see small details in your generated images.
- Easy to have multiple tabs open: one for JOI, one for reference pictures, one for notes.
- A full-size keyboard makes writing nuanced prompts faster and less painful.
Best use case:
You’re sitting down for a proper “image session” – maybe building a whole gallery of characters, locations, or mood shots for your stories, social media, or personal projects.
If you’re the type who likes to tweak the prompt five times in a row until it’s perfect, a large monitor and proper keyboard make that process so much easier.
2. A Modern Laptop – Balanced and Portable
The laptop is the sweet spot: you still get a decent screen and keyboard, but you’re not chained to one desk.
Why it’s great:
- Good enough performance for normal browsing-based AI usage.
- You can sit at a café, on the sofa, or at a friend’s place and still generate images.
- Perfect for “scroll–prompt–generate–save” loops while doing other things.
Best use case:
You want to experiment with the image generator while you’re traveling, studying, or just moving around your home. Maybe you’re sketching out a comic, writing a script, or planning visual ideas for a brand—and you want the AI to help you visualize them on the go.
3. A Tablet (iPad / Android Tablet) – Couch Creativity
A tablet is where things start to feel casual and playful. You’re not in “work mode”—you’re in “I’m on the couch in sweatpants and just had an idea” mode.
Why it’s great:
- The screen is bigger than a phone, so images look good, but the device is still light.
- You can use it in portrait or landscape depending on the kind of images you’re making.
- If you have a stylus, you can zoom into an image and sketch over it or annotate ideas.
Best use case:
Evening chill time. You’re watching something, get inspired, open joi.com in the tablet browser, and start generating a series: “my ideal bedroom,” “fictional city,” “different outfits for my OC,” that kind of thing.
4. A 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop – The Hybrid Beast
This is for people who want the flexibility of both laptop and tablet in one device.
Why it’s great:
- In “laptop mode”, you have a real keyboard for long, detailed prompts.
- In “tablet mode”, you can hold it in your hands, browse your generated images, and show them to others more naturally.
- Often works well with a stylus for quick notes or overlays on images.
Best use case:
You’re brainstorming a character or scene: first you write a thorough prompt in laptop mode, then you flip the screen and pass it around to friends or collaborators so everyone can swipe through the results.
5. A Flagship Smartphone – Always-Ready Inspiration Catcher
Let’s be honest: a lot of people will use JOI’s image generator on their phones first, simply because it’s always in their pocket.
Why it’s great:
- Instant access: see something cool on the street → type a quick prompt → generate.
- Easy to share images straight to messaging apps or social platforms.
- Great for “rough drafts” of ideas when you don’t feel like opening a laptop.
Downside:
Small screen and tiny keyboard can make detailed prompting slightly annoying. But if you keep prompts simple and iterative—generate, adjust, generate again—it’s still very usable.
Best use case:
You’re out and about, spot a vibe (cool lighting, interesting outfit, street mood) and want to capture it as an AI image. Or you’re lying in bed, half asleep, suddenly thinking: “What would a futuristic version of my city look like?” and you do a quick generation before you forget.
6. A Drawing Tablet / Pen Display Connected to a PC
If you’re an artist, this one is a game-changer.
Why it’s great:
- You run the chat on your PC, then view the result right on a pen display.
- You can immediately draw over the AI output: refining faces, adding details, fixing hands, etc.
- It turns AI into a starting point instead of a finished product.
Best use case:
You’re a digital artist using AI as a reference generator. You create a base pose, composition, or lighting setup with JOI, then refine it manually on the pen display. It’s like having a super-fast concept artist assistant living in your monitor.
7. A Dual-Monitor Desktop Setup – For Power Users
If you already live in front of two screens, the JOI generator fits in nicely.
Why it’s great:
- One monitor: JOI image generator page.
- Second monitor: inspiration moodboard, script, character profile, or reference images.
- You can drag windows around, compare outputs easily, and manage large batches of images.
Best use case:
Content creators, writers, and game or worldbuilding nerds who need lots of images: characters, locations, props. You can line up several generations, drop the best ones into your project, and keep going without losing track.
It’s overkill for five quick images—but when you’re doing a full project, it’s very comfortable.
8. A Handheld Gaming PC or Small Laptop – “Travel Studio”
Finally, a slightly geeky but surprisingly fun option: handheld PCs (like gaming handhelds) or tiny laptops.
Why it’s great:
- You can sit on a train or plane and still generate images over Wi-Fi.
- The device is small enough to throw in a bag but strong enough for browsing and multi-tab work.
- Feels like a mini creative console instead of a formal computer.
Best use case:
You’re traveling, bored, and decide to design a whole cast of characters: “eight different versions of the same rapper,” “cyberpunk girlfriends,” “fantasy warriors,” whatever your world needs. You generate, pick your favorites, and save them for later when you’re back on a bigger screen.
So Which Gadget Is “Best”?
There’s no single winner, only what fits your lifestyle:
- You love control and detail? Go for a desktop with a big monitor (or dual monitors).
- You bounce between home, work, and café? A modern laptop is your safest bet.
- You like chilling on the sofa? Tablet or 2-in-1 will feel the nicest.
- Do you get ideas at random times? Your flagship phone is the most important device.
- You’re an artist? A pen display + PC combo makes JOI’s images into perfect sketch bases.
In the end, it doesn’t care what gadget you use—as long as you have a browser and a connection. But when the device matches your habits, the whole thing feels less like “using a tool” and more like playing with a very visual, very responsive imagination partner that just happens to live on your screen.