Graphics Tablet Question

I think what seperates Wacom from the rest of the league is its batteryless operation. You do not need any batteries whatsoever, just install the drivers and plug it in.

One thing in regards to knowing how to draw already. It would be a good idea to know that, however there is a learning curve to using a tablet, since we are used to looking down at exactly what we are doing, not doing one thing and then looking in another direction. If you are going to paint digitally, I say go for a Wacom tablet. If you're doing it for a hobby or strapped for cash, get the low end, otherwise go nuts.

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Originally Posted by magi

Is that it? I thought that they also have more sensitive pressure levels. Although some reviewer has said that it really doesn't make all that much difference. I wonder what type of application would really take adventage of thiat.

I'm sure there is more, but come on, being independent from power completely is a huge plus. You don't have lug around additional batteries, take up another socket in the wall, or in your power strip. I do imagine the sensitivty is greater in Wacom as well.


Has anyone tried the Cintiq montiors from Wacom? Oh my god! If I had $2500 I would buy one in a heart beat! You draw directly on the screen with the same sensitivity as the tablet, and it doubles as a second screen, or your main screen. I tried it at GDC and it was pretty much like drawing on paper, where it's not awkward at all to use.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

The newer versions of the Cintiq have the same pressure levels as the tablets, 1024. You can't carry a Wacom tablet with you either, unless you were refering to laptop sketch books.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.