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Wacom Tablets (help me choose)

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Guys, I want to purchase a Wacom tablet to use mainly for Photoshop editing and drawing. I have my eyes on the Bamboo Pen.

Does anybody own any writing tablet?
Do you have any experience with Wacom and their drivers? Do they wear out easily?
Do you have a used one (excellent state) that you'd like to sell?
Do you know of any good deals on Wacom tablets?

Thanks in advance!
 





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Hi nikokapo, I have owned Wacom tablet for over 10 years now and I still use the same one.

I have used other brands at work, and to be quite frank do not waste your time and $$$ on anything else. From a user perspective, the Wacom tablets just work and work well.

Much like a mouse and keyboard, the tablet must feel natural and responsive. IMHO the Wacom are just right.

I use mine purely for image editing (GIMP) and could not live without it. Have you ever tried to mask or erase a region with a mouse? It sucks. The wacom feels so natural that you actually forget your using a tablet/pen because it feels just like using a real pencil/pen.

Some key elements of the Wacom that I love are the high resolution pressure sensitivity, turn the pen around and it functions like an eraser (pressure sensitive also).

As for durability, let me say that I am still using the original "pen" and surface. My model has a semi-clear cover that is hinged at the top. Not sure what it is made of, but it has suffered no scratches or indentation over 10 years of hard work. I clean it weekly with mild soap and warm water. The pen stylus has also stood up to what must be miles of use.

Wacom tablets are fully supported by Linux (my choice) although I have also taken mine to the office (used with XP Pro) and it works just the same.

Tip: Don't go to small.....

Unlike a mouse, you don't lift the pen when you run out of tablet (takes a little getting used to initially) rather the tablet is absolute coordinates.

The larger Wacom tablets are not cheap, but if your serious about getting onbe for regular use then pay the $$$. PS. I do not work for Wacom!
 
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dnar said:
Hi nikokapo, I have owned Wacom tablet for over 10 years now and I still use the same one.

I have used other brands at work, and to be quite frank do not waste your time and $$$ on anything else. From a user perspective, the Wacom tablets just work and work well.

Much like a mouse and keyboard, the tablet must feel natural and responsive. IMHO the Wacom are just right.

I use mine purely for image editing (GIMP) and could not live without it. Have you ever tried to mask or erase a region with a mouse? It sucks. The wacom feels so natural that you actually forget your using a tablet/pen because it feels just like using a real pencil/pen.

Some key elements of the Wacom that I love are the high resolution pressure sensitivity, turn the pen around and it functions like an eraser (pressure sensitive also).

As for durability, let me say that I am still using the original "pen" and surface. My model has a semi-clear cover that is hinged at the top. Not sure what it is made of, but it has suffered no scratches or indentation over 10 years of hard work. I clean it weekly with mild soap and warm water. The pen stylus has also stood up to what must be miles of use.

Wacom tablets are fully supported by Linux (my choice) although I have also taken mine to the office (used with XP Pro) and it works just the same.

Tip: Don't go to small.....

Unlike a mouse, you don't lift the pen when you run out of tablet (takes a little getting used to initially) rather the tablet is absolute coordinates.

The larger Wacom tablets are not cheap, but if your serious about getting onbe for regular use then pay the $$$. PS. I do not work for Wacom!
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Thank you for the insight, I really appreciate it.

Regarding the money on bigger tablets, I was looking for a cheap but good one (don't we all?) but I don't really mind size. I realized this when I looked at how I move my own mouse. I practically use only a 10x10cm surface when working with it.

I didn't know it used absolute coordinates, is there no way to make it (via drivers) recognize relative movement?

Have you ever come across a Bamboo Pen Wacom tablet?
 
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I would say go for the bamboo. I did have one a few years ago, it was super sweet.
Something very important about wacom. Is that they, not only spend time on the physical tablet, but also the software to make it work.
Plus most operating systems, even offer native support for the wacom tablet.

Also stay away from any tablet made by ADESSO
 
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rpaloalto said:
I would say go for the bamboo. I did have one a few years ago, it was super sweet.
Something very important about wacom. Is that they, not only spend time on the physical tablet, but also the software to make it work.
Plus most operating systems, even offer native support for the wacom tablet.

Also stay away from any tablet made by ADESSO
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Thanks for the input, man :)
 
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nikokapo said:
Thank you for the insight, I really appreciate it.

I didn't know it used absolute coordinates, is there no way to make it (via drivers) recognize relative movement?
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Not that I am aware of. I have never looked to be honest. PS. the clear cover can be used for tracing, simply place a photo/sketch whatever under the cover and trace around it!

Have you ever come across a Bamboo Pen Wacom tablet?
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I have not seen one in the flesh, although an ex-work colleague bought one and is happy with it. From what I have read, they are ok too.
 
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pseudolobster said:
I recently had the pleasure of playing with a Cintiq 21ux... I have to say, the thing gave me a serious boner. It's a bit out of most people's price range, but it's so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.

Watch this: YouTube - MEET THE 2ND GENERATION CINTIQ 21UX
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If only I had the money... maybe I'll just sell the house :p

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Not that I am aware of. I have never looked to be honest. PS. the clear cover can be used for tracing, simply place a photo/sketch whatever under the cover and trace around it!


I have not seen one in the flesh, although an ex-work colleague bought one and is happy with it. From what I have read, they are ok too.
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Thanks for the input :) I'm probably gonna go for the Bamboo Pen.

jamilm9 said:
YouTube - MAPPING YOUR BAMBOO TABLET
skip to 40 seconds
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Awesome! Just what I wanted to see :D Thanks!
 
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nikokapo, what did you end up getting?

Wayne.

nikokapo said:
If only I had the money... maybe I'll just sell the house :p



Thanks for the input :) I'm probably gonna go for the Bamboo Pen.



Awesome! Just what I wanted to see :D Thanks!
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dnar said:
nikokapo, what did you end up getting?

Wayne.
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Wayne, nothing yet :p I've gotta take care of some stuff in my room first. I will get one, probably a Bamboo, though I'm not too keen on the tip getting used up too fast.
 
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nikokapo said:
Wayne, nothing yet :p I've gotta take care of some stuff in my room first. I will get one, probably a Bamboo, though I'm not too keen on the tip getting used up too fast.
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Coool. That is a good way to conserve tips.

Interests:
Killing clowns
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BTW, killed any clowns lately? :crackup:
 
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