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| Sphoric | May 11 2008, 01:59 AM Post #1 |
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Tablet. With an upcoming birthday, I've put some thought into what would be endlessly enjoyed which is reasonable to attain. Here's the issue. I may head over to Noe's at some point for a test, but having never actually used a tablet, I'm not sure what's comfortable vs over the top or what would be recommended for someone who just likes to do some basic drawing and stuff like that. Maybe... http://www.wacom.com/intuos/4x6.cfm http://www.wacom.com/bambootablet/bamboofun.cfm The second one is uber-basic and would be cool if I had some writing to do, since it's more fun writing than typing. With that, you can write and it can automatically translate to text. However, there's less sensitivity and a lower resolution than the Intuos. Again, not sure what's comfortable...? Another option....I almost would like a new laptop, so to get a tablet PC. That is to be looked into. If anybody has any pointers, advice, recommendations, ideas....anything would be appreciated. Thanks. Edit: Please excuse me for speaking in terms of me, myself, I, etc. O_o My mum asked how tough it was to draw with a trackpad and this happened.
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| Athuria | May 11 2008, 02:12 AM Post #2 |
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Tablets should work on the laptop, since they plug into USB ports. I'd personally go with the Intuos, It'll last longer and is a more professional grade tablet. Don't get a tablet too big, or it may be hard to work with for your art. My Dad got the 9x12 size for his photograph work, but it's harder to sue for me until I get used to it because it's so large. Something you'll need to know: when using Photoshop with the Wacom, plug it into the BACK port, not the first one. Otherwise it won't read pressure sensitivity. I's not sure if it's the same for all versions, but CS2 does this. |
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| Sphoric | May 11 2008, 02:19 AM Post #3 |
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Back port....what do you mean? But like, I'm wondering: how much more professional? I mean, I'm a doodler. Professional equipment is wickedly fun, but I'm not sure how much is necessary for the extra moola, you know? What kind of difference is it? |
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| Athuria | May 11 2008, 02:42 AM Post #4 |
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It'll last longer, and has more features in terms of sensitivity and the like. the Graphire and Bamboo are something you're going to get if you have intentions of getting a new one, or don't plan to use the tablet a lot. The USB ports on the computer. The front one (That varies depending which way it's facing) Won't let the pressure sensitivity work with Photoshop for some reason, it's a bug in PS. If you plug it in and the pressure isn't working, then just switch ports. |
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| Areth | May 11 2008, 02:45 AM Post #5 |
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I have no idea what you're talking about, but I know this much: Professional is ALWAYS better then normal. Just like Elite Xbox360 is better then normal Xbox360. But if you have a choice of a new laptop, get the laptop, at least that's what I would do. |
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| Sphoric | May 11 2008, 02:45 AM Post #6 |
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Ohh, okay. Thanks.
Yeah, that's pretty true. Elites are sexy. Laptop...do they have tablet-hybrid PCs out with Vista, or are they any good? I'm just thinking, it's cool but pricy. |
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| Areth | May 11 2008, 02:49 AM Post #7 |
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........umm... I know you can buy laptops specifically made for video games. So you can probably buy one like that... doesn't Gateway have something where you can design what your own laptop can do? |
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| Sphoric | May 11 2008, 02:51 AM Post #8 |
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Gaming? Alienware. You can also buy parts and put them together. But we've digressed. |
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| Athuria | May 11 2008, 02:53 AM Post #9 |
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Tablet-hybrid? The tablet works with any computer with USB ports attached, which all do to my knowledge. You just plug it in and you're good to go. I'm getting a laptop in some odd months, which makes me a happy camper. : ) |
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| Areth | May 11 2008, 02:54 AM Post #10 |
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Well, if they're all compatible get a gaming laptop, they're awesome! |
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| Sphoric | May 11 2008, 03:10 AM Post #11 |
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I mean like, you know how you can get those laptops where you can just fold down the screen and use it like a tablet? That's also an option rather than an external one. Of course, you can get me a gaming comp if you really want. =] |
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| Athuria | May 11 2008, 03:12 AM Post #12 |
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... I don't think there are any laptops like that, but I think I know what you're talking about. I think you mean the Cintiq, which is an LSD screen which you can draw on like a tablet and see what your doing like if it were on paper. And even that's external, and you plus it in to a USB port, too. And they're fesking expensive, at the cheapest being 1,000 dollars. >.> |
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| Sphoric | May 11 2008, 03:15 AM Post #13 |
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Tablet PC. |
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| Smowy | May 11 2008, 04:43 PM Post #14 |
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I got myself a cheap little bamboo tablet and it works great. |
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| Sphoric | May 11 2008, 04:49 PM Post #15 |
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How does the sensitivity and stuff fare, in terms of drawing? =] |
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| Smowy | May 12 2008, 04:32 PM Post #16 |
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it works fine for me, I made a couple of masterpieces on paint which I definitely couldn't do with a mouse. it has a right mouse button as well on the side of the pen, which is useful. |
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