So... Is the Intuos4 Worth It? Do the advantages of using this tablet outweigh the frustration?
321051
Yes! The tablet is more than worth it. I'm a professional graphic designer and I use my tablet almost daily. Some of the frustrations that I've been reading about can be fixed. You have the option of adjusting the sensitivity so you don't wear down the nibs quickly. If I kept my settings at the default, I'd have no nibs left. Also, the medium size is perfect for illustration. I know some photo retouch artists also and they said that the medium tablet is the perfect size. You can try the large, but it might almost feel too big, even for extensive illustration. There's also an ExpressKey called Precision Mode which slows down your movements so you can really focus on a specific area. I highly recommend this tablet. I don't know what I'd do without mine! Hopefully this helps.
2135452
As I understand the issue - and, granted, I may be mistaken, but this is what the information I've gathered suggests - the Intuous is a higher-grade model. How so? Three ways that I know of: 1) Software package. The Graphire comes with one suggested to be worth roughly $100; the Intuous with one about $200. (Personally, I'm of the opinion that both are slightly undervalued, compared to how much they'd cost if you actually tried to purchase the individual pieces of software in a computer store.) 2) Sensitivity. The Intuous has something like twice the sensitivity levels. The Graphire isn't INsensitive, certainly, but the Intuous has amongst the highest sensitivity levels I've EVER heard of in graphics tablets. Sensitivity being useful for increased control - the harder you press, the darker or broader the strokes, etc. Increased sensitivity means there's a wider array of possible results from a given stroke, and so more control so you get EXACTLY the look you want. 3) Secondary buttons. Graphire has a couple, Intuous has several. These are, oh, somewhat like buttons in a modern gaming joystick, insofar as that they can be mapped to pretty much any key or combination of keys you like. Maybe you have one button that switches your tool to Pencil mode, and another to Eraser, and a third to Airbrush, or whatever. This way you don't have to constantly go back to your keyboard or mouse to switch configurations. The more buttons you have, the more things can be linked, and, theoretically, the less often you'll need to move your hands away from the tablet yourself, which maximizes efficiency.
2218962
Good question and I'd be skeptical too. My review was legit (not sure how I'd prove that...), just haven't made time to review stuff in the past. The tablet is decent for the price.
707140
I haven't tested on a Wacom Intuos4. I did use it on a Mac OSX machine and a PC Win 7 machine though and it worked ok, for a while. After a couple months I started getting huge delays and eventually no response out of the keyboard and mouse even after unplugging all cables and then replugging them all back in to reset the device. I eventually purchased a Tripp-Lite model B006-VU4-R and am much happier with this one.
1814575
Yes it is worth the price. And far better than the Nexus. I have two. Best tablet out there. It ROCKS!!!! You will love it!!!!!
2023207
rosemary, what do you mean by maintainer? not too fond of the tablet myself. it sits in the corner unused because I find myself having to tap the screen more than once to get it to do things. I have changed the sensitivity and nothing changed. the view of the screen also is annoying but that might just be me. honest opinion... save up and get the more popular product. you know which one im talking about. :)
1350649
Not with this tablet, heck no. I haven't been able to download a single app. As a matter of fact, apps on Google Play won't even recognize it as a mobile device! The only thing this tablet is good for is to read pdfs, send email or go online. Videos usually load extremely slowly if at all, and it hangs up every now and again, but what else can you expect for this price, right?
192473
I believe it is worth the money. If you like the Apple operating system get an I-pad. If you like the Windows environment, you probably can't do any better than this tablet. It is very powerful and I have had no issues.
1830501
I personally would not recommend it. I would get a cheep android. There are no modern driver for the original slate. It has lots of glitches. Its very heavy and gets very hot. It was at the time when came out. I like windows. But If you are looking for some thing offordable like I said go for tablet you'll like it a lot better.
1751234
I am glad it worked out for you. Once you get it unlocked, you have the best tablet in the world. I rarely use my laptop now. I always take my Acer 501 while travelling and it has never failed me yet. Next I will send you a list of free apps that have turned my tablet into a monster!Enjoy!
1670828
The RT version of the Win8 OS is limited, and has been essentially left in the dust by developers. You cannot run any browser but MS IE, that is the one big problem, for me. But at the closeout price, of under $300, it was worth it. If you are looking for a "better" pad and/or tablet, more of the latest apps, or simply despise IE, then the Pro 2 will be better.
530641
I enjoy mine, but I just use it for sketching. For on the go to be honest it's pretty comparable to my Surface Pro 3 (but the buttons on the Cintiq make it a bit nicer for more than sketching). I would definitely go to the store and play with them. MacMall has them for demo.
2057394
I think this is a good choice as long as you're not using it professionally. I use mine as a hobby mostly and in that case the pros outweigh the cons. The pros are the size of the tablet, lowPrice and features while the BIG con here is the driver issues. However yesterday I got a new driver sent to me and it's working it well.
1541811
Although tablets are wonderful to work with, if you've never used one before, I reccomend getting a cheaper one before splurging on a really high-end model that you might not end up liking. Graphire3's or 4's are pretty cheap, and you get a really decent tablet for that price. It gives you a launching pad, something cheap to practice with before you commit yourself fully to an expensive one.
2251037
I like the tablet. What i dont like is their customer support. Its pretty much nonexistent. If your confident that nothing will ever go wrong then get it.
2088873
Yes. I recommend you this model. I have never gotten any problem even though I have used intuos series for 10 years. I think Intuos 5 and 4 are very similar. If you want to save money, you will have bought Intous4.
1321026
I returned this tablet shortly after I got it. It was poor quality & the seller was not easy to deal with. I would suggest in the strongest possible terms you spend your money on a better tablet. Good luck