Im just learning PS and LR & I will be mainly use them for pictures touch ups and other fun things as I learn more. Is this tablet overkill for that?
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Yeah, I would say so, it's more focused on the digital art market. I'd suggest saving a few bucks and starting off with a Bamboo at first, learning the software as you go. It has a lot less pressure sensitivity and is perfect for just being able to manipulate the mouse like a pen. The Intuos has almost 2000 different pressure levels and high amounts of control making it ideal for people drawing and digital painting on their pc's.Hope this helps!
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I like using the pen for photoshop, especially once you get into precise and detailed work. This is definitely an expensive item for some added convenience, but if you have the budget, go for it. You'll probably find yourself enjoying it for even regular computer use besides the photo stuff.
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I would not say it is overkill, and here's why: Over time you will find yourself wanting to do things, even just once in a great while, where you will be glad you purchased a tablet that does more. I have done some photo repair using Photoshop and Paintshop Pro. As I became more and more familiar with digital painting and drawing, I found myself wanting to learn more - I could not have done it without continually upgrading my hardware - which can get expensive. Go with the better tablet - I guarantee that at some point, you will be very happy you did.
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I wouldn't say it's overkill.. its a great tool! Having said that, you can EASILY get what you want out of one of the bamboo tablets or the Intuos (non pro) tablet for half the cost :)
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I use this tablet in Photoshop myself, and it does make it a lot easier to do touch ups. You can probably even go with the small tablet if your mainly using it for PS and LR. I don't see this tablet as an overkill, I look at it as another tool to add to my creative flow. If you do decide to purchase the Wacom tablet, I would recommend purchasing the POSRUS surface cover on Amazon. It makes the drawing surface a lot smoother, and it gives it a better feel when it comes in contact with your pen. I hope this helps you out.
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Umm...I don't think you'll need a wacom for C&P...in fact, you don't need any tablet at all if you are only going to be using the simple features in Photoshop. Since those functions does not utilize the pressure sensitivity that comes with a wacom, buying a tablet is really a waste of money in my opinion.
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This device isn't made to do stuff like that. Stick to the Surface Pro products if you want real stylus interaction. I'd recommend Surface Pro 2 as it's got better battery than the first gen stuff and it's not as expensive as Surface Pro 3. Remember you want surface PRO not Surface or Surface RT.
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Depends on what you want to use it for. Photos take a huge amount of computer space as do some games with graphics.
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yes, just make sure your computer has the right OS that is compatible with the device before you buy. If you're just wanting to use this as a mouse replacement, you may want to consider buying a cheaper device/tablet. People purchase these tablets specifically for design work or art. I would consider your options.
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Photoshop is one of the many applications that the tablet will work with. No you do not. It can be used as a mouse to navigate windows and will give you the functionality of the pen.
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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.
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@Jeff Barr 100% Agree with all that. For under $300, this thing is a beast of a tablet and for people that don't know the rooted custom roms (which is the custom android software you will run) are always much faster than the stock ones, so you'll likely be running as fast as many newer tablets out there. Rooted my phone and tether the two to get online as well, it's great!
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I'm following my instincts too, I'm a good fan of android and this tablet is just another android appliance, so I will recommend you to follow any android instructive. Good luck...
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I say yes, but it depends on what you want. I had someone ask the same question who wanted a tablet to work with Excel and Powerpoint. Those are Microsoft products. If you want something to work well with programs like that, you would be better off buying a Microsoft-based tablet. For Android, I say this one is GREAT. It is durable, the battery lasts well. The camera isn't terrific, but it's not the worst, either. I'm not a gamer, the fanciest game I have on it is Temple Run 2, but that one plays nicely. I thought the price was excellent, especially since the Kindle Fire's tablets that take memory cards were WAY more expensive. I've had it since November 2014, and am very happy with it.
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I might get an-hour. Ematic' nor Android apps impress me. Get a regular laptop computer. The tablet is so-so for reading pdf books' my primary reason for purchasing it. Cao!
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In my opinion, yes. The included pen is very responsive to the tablet's screen. You also have access to many different note-taking apps on the Play Store. If you have excellent handwriting, by all means, go digital!
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It depends on what you are using it for. I for gaming I would have to say no. Programming possibly. Check with you application's system requirements first. For basic MS office yes but it is slow. Surfing the Web is slow too. This was my solution to a more expensive tablet because of it's small size. I also have two much faster computers.
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If you feel like you'll be doing a lot of (or even a moderate amount) of typing, then definitely! I use my tablet for everything, and it's definitely nice having a keyboard for word processing and emails and such.
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I use it for drawing websites and taking notes. For actual sketching any basic drawing pad would work better but if you are lets say doing home design, architecture, web design or grid based art this would work fine.
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Yes. Basically, think of it as a super super slow android tablet with a lot of lag and constant freezing. My advice, drop an extra $50 - $60, and get a refurbished Galaxy Note/Tab 7inch or a Nexus 7 inch tab, both of which will serve you much much better.
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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.