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roberto paredes
Joined: 15 Dec 2004
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 Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 8:00 am Post subject: Drawing tablet suggestions? |
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I am looking at purchasing a drawing tablet (about 8 x10 or approx), pressure sensitive, well integrated to Mac (10.3.9) and Pc7, wildtools, good quality, reliable, not to exceed $300. I am not sure about the best way to connect to my mac (USB?)
I've looked at a bunch, but they seem very similar...
Any suggestions? or any problems I should anticipate? |
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Alfred Scott
Joined: 15 Apr 2004
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Location: Richmond, VA
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| Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 8:52 am Post subject: |
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Roberto,
I would only buy a Wacom. If you want to get the most out of SketchTools (pen rotation) then don't buy the Graffire one because it doesn't support pen tilt (which is what I use for pen rotation).
Beyond that, I would caution you against buying a too-big tablet. I bought one that's 12" across on the pad portion to use when I was working on SketchTools, and I wish I had bought something half the size. It's just too damned big.
As far as I know, they all hook up via USB but they use some power and you may have to use a USB hub (I do) to run it.
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huc
Joined: 13 Apr 2004
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Location: ::caddpower.com:: (Arvada, CO)
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| Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 9:41 am Post subject: |
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Wacom makes a great product and it's reasonably priced
The Intuos series supports 1024 levels of pressure and tilt -- the Graphire supports 256 levels of pressure and no tilt.
I have a couple of Intous models. A smaller 4x6 for travel and a 9x12. I really like the 9x12 as it provides enough active area to allow for large gestural strokes which track virtually one to one on my 23" cinema display. While the 9x12 (active area, foot print is bigger) does take up a lot of desk space, it's worth it to me. The fact I get a better sense of feel when I paint is worth it to me -- albeit the smaller ones work fine it's a question of personal preference. The smaller one is also great for it's intended purpose.
The tablet will become more useful than expected -- in particular for painting or retouching applications. If you get the Wacom, don't be too quick to ignore the free copy of Painter Essentials you'll receive, it's a great little tool! |
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Antisthenes
Joined: 28 Nov 2006
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Location: Phoenix
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| Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 1:32 pm Post subject: |
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i would dump the mac and get a toshiba tablet PC or wacom tablet monitor.
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jasonlocher
Joined: 14 Apr 2004
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Location: Austin, Texas
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| Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | i would dump the mac and get a toshiba tablet PC or wacom tablet monitor. |
i've heard those work great with powercadd and wildtools. 
try reading the first post. |
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Juliet
Joined: 20 Apr 2004
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Location: Pasadena, California
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| Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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| Has anyone tried a Wacom Cintiq w/ PowerCADD? |
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Antisthenes
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| Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 8:52 am Post subject: |
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no but there is a 3d cad program MOI http://moi3d.com/ that was made for tablet and another program i use on tabletPC i just love, Art Rage II pro.
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