does size matter in wacom tablets?? Hi - I'm thinking of buying one.. my first thought is to go with the bigger one, but i've seen a couple graphic designers on this 6x8 wacom tablet page completely happy with their purchases. is it necessary to get...
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A middle ground 6x8 is fine. You want to consider how much of your workspace you want taken up when you get a large tablet. If you are an illustrator that works large, it's better to get a 6x8 or greater. If you find it a bit too large you can map your tablet down to a smaller work area. Getting something too small is a bit worse than something that is a little big.
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Sorry, no, works with multiple Wacom drawing tablets, not interactive tablets from other companies (unless you connected a Wacom to an iPad I guess, but I don't think that's what you meant).
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Unfortunately, nothing has officially been announced from Wacom. They tend to not announce new products until right when they're about to come out (such as the Intuos 5), so it's anyone's guess when a new version will be available, if it ever will be. I, for one, am really hoping for an update to the 12wx because I'd like to upgrade to a Cintiq after using the Intuos 3 for years. I find the larger Cintiq models to be too big for my needs (and expensive!), but everyone is different. Here's hoping Wacom is listening to its customers and comes out with an update to the 12wx very soon. I know I will buy it!
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Absolutely wait if you can. Wacom is superb, but their price point, based on having been the only player in town is astronomical. Huion from China is really good, but it is not yet to the level of Wacom. There are others as well, but they are doing one thing. They are forcing Wacom to take a look at a more realistic price point. If prices aren't cut within the year to at most, 60% of the current price, Huion will have come out with their next generation. That one, I will bet is a match, at a minimum, to Wacom. Either way, wait a short while if yo can and get the better of the two.
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Question was cut off, there was no driver that came with the tablet but a visit to the wacom site and download a driver for your specific tablet should fix any issues. If you are just plugging it.it should.draw fine ,their isnt any pen pressure ,line gets bigger with pushing down. Any other questions please feel free to adk
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ohhh, thats a hard question since I don't have experience with the Wacom Cintiq. As far as I know I don't think you can use this tablet the same as a Wacom. If you have the link of someone saying it could be a good alternative, please send it over. This tablet can not be used as a Wacom for Adobe Illustrator on Windows/Mac OS (As far as I know) for example. You will have to depend on the Android drawing software available, like Quill, NoteScript, etc. The Wacom Cintiq is for professional illustrators, I don't think you should get this for this kind of professional work, at least, not without knowing the Android software you want to use for that. Regards. Martín ohhh, thats a hard question since I don't have experience with the Wacom Cintiq. As far as I know I don't think you can use this tablet the same as a Wacom. If you have the link of someone saying it could be a good alternative, please send it over. This tablet can not be used as a Wacom for Adobe Illustrator on Windows/Mac OS (As far as I know) for example. You will have to depend on the Android drawing software available, like Quill, NoteScript, etc. The Wacom Cintiq is for professional illustrators, I don't think you should get this for this kind of professional... » Read More ohhh, thats a hard question since I don't have experience with the Wacom Cintiq. As far as I know I don't think you can use this tablet the same as a Wacom. If you have the link of someone saying it could be a good alternative, please send it over. This tablet can not be used as a Wacom for Adobe Illustrator on Windows/Mac OS (As far as I know) for example. You will have to depend on the Android drawing software available, like Quill, NoteScript, etc. The Wacom Cintiq is for professional illustrators, I don't think you should get this for this kind of professional work, at least, not without knowing the Android software you want to use for that. Regards. Martín « Show Less
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My daughter she loves the Wacom Intuos she's in her third year Majoring art at U.C. Irvine. She hasn't had a problem yet. She has the smaller version, but I will invest in the larger version soon as she is comfortable with this one.
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A middle ground 6x8 is fine. You want to consider how much of your workspace you want taken up when you get a large tablet.If you are an illustrator that works large, it's better to get a 6x8 or greater. If you find it a bit too large you can map your tablet down to a smaller work area. Getting something too small is a bit worse than something that is a little big.
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Hey M. Armstrong while the bamboo and any other wacom tablet can be used in office its main feature is for drawing/ painting software such as photoshop, coral painter, open canvas etc... my advice to you would be to go to wacoms website and look for drivers and patches to use with office. Any particular features your looking for? I'm more than willing to help you.
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Well, Havent tried that but It works every bit as good as my old Wacom 6*8 Serial, and that worked pretty well. Really gonna depend on what program U are using. THis tablet does work with photoshop CS2? Cant remember which version I have. I mainly Use it with ArtRage, which is amazing with this tablet.
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Hi, I recently bought the pen and touch. They advertise two active areas. This is from their specs pagehttp://www.wacom.com/bamboo/bamboo_pen_touch.phpActive Area - Touch (WxH) 4.9" x 3.4" (124mm x 86mm)Active Area - Pen (WxH) 5.8" x 3.6" (147mm x 91mm)Be aware though that contrary to advertised, the actual part of the tablet that will map to the screen when on pen mode is the smaller touch size. I contacted the company thinking that there was a glitch somewhere and they replied back that that is indeed the normal operation, which left me quite puzzled since what sense does it make to advertise 5.8" x 3.6" (147mm x 91mm) pen active area if only 4.9" x 3.4" (124mm x 86mm) is usable? Hi, I recently bought the pen and touch. They advertise two active areas. This is from their specs pagehttp://www.wacom.com/bamboo/bamboo_pen_touch.phpActive Area - Touch (WxH) 4.9" x 3.4" (124mm x 86mm)Active Area - Pen (WxH) 5.8" x 3.6" (147mm x 91mm)Be aware though that contrary to advertised, the actual part of the tablet that will map to the screen when on pen mode is the smaller touch size. I contacted the company thinking that there was a glitch somewhere and they replied back that that is indeed the normal operation, which left me... » Read More Hi, I recently bought the pen and touch. They advertise two active areas. This is from their specs pagehttp://www.wacom.com/bamboo/bamboo_pen_touch.phpActive Area - Touch (WxH) 4.9" x 3.4" (124mm x 86mm)Active Area - Pen (WxH) 5.8" x 3.6" (147mm x 91mm)Be aware though that contrary to advertised, the actual part of the tablet that will map to the screen when on pen mode is the smaller touch size. I contacted the company thinking that there was a glitch somewhere and they replied back that that is indeed the normal operation, which left me quite puzzled since what sense does it make to advertise 5.8" x 3.6" (147mm x 91mm) pen active area if only 4.9" x 3.4" (124mm x 86mm) is usable? « Show Less
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Greed...If you buy from the Wacom Company directly you can save hundreds of dollars..The thing is, is that Wacom has really strict shipping standards and if your outside of those standards your out of luck...Who ever is selling this is just gouging off the would be clients who can not purchase it directly from Wacom. I would be careful to, Wacom just had a recall for bad power ports on the companion style tablet as seen..and the warranty to have it replaced is only covered if you buy it from Wacom, thats to the best of my knowledge...so if by chance...these arent the fixed ones... you could be down 500$ + out of a warranty + a brick... Greed...If you buy from the Wacom Company directly you can save hundreds of dollars..The thing is, is that Wacom has really strict shipping standards and if your outside of those standards your out of luck...Who ever is selling this is just gouging off the would be clients who can not purchase it directly from Wacom. I would be careful to, Wacom just had a recall for bad power ports on the companion style tablet as seen..and the warranty to have it replaced is only covered if you buy it from Wacom, thats to the best of my knowledge...so if by chance...these arent the fixed ones... you could... » Read More Greed...If you buy from the Wacom Company directly you can save hundreds of dollars..The thing is, is that Wacom has really strict shipping standards and if your outside of those standards your out of luck...Who ever is selling this is just gouging off the would be clients who can not purchase it directly from Wacom. I would be careful to, Wacom just had a recall for bad power ports on the companion style tablet as seen..and the warranty to have it replaced is only covered if you buy it from Wacom, thats to the best of my knowledge...so if by chance...these arent the fixed ones... you could be down 500$ + out of a warranty + a brick... « Show Less
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Wacom is the best what you can get, she will be really satisfied. It has no competition! I have iMac 27" that is why I bought Medium size. But S is also good choice for editing. I bought Intuos4 because Intuos5 is still pretty expensive. Difference is between few not REQUIRED functions. I think she will be very happy with this product ;)
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Get a 9 or 10" tablet, this is too small for vision problems as I see it. Of course if you hold it horizontally you can get bigger text than vertically but surfing is difficult if you have to enlarge. A larger tablet would be better.
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When I researched my purchase, I found that the most small tablet users preferred the larger size of a medium, and that many Large users said that the Medium is pretty much the perfect size (Unless you are used to drawing or painting on a large canvas). I personally recommend the medium size. However, if you are only using the small for photo touch-ups you'd be fine though. Now as for the difference in tech, you'll have better line variation on the pro, but If I had to choose between size and line depth... Well, I guess I'd go with size. Lots of hours on a cramped drawing interface does not sound productive to me. I recommend ponying up a little more and just getting the Pro Medium, you'll be happy you did. Lastly, the Intous 4 Medium isn't alot different (different finish, no wireless, harder buttons) and can be found cheaper if the price is just a little out of your budget.
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Somewhat. It's made more for photography and the likes. If your looking for a cheap-up, don't use bamboo version and expect Wacom tablet results. It's good but it's not A tablet!
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I'm going to answer my own question with the reply from Wacom via email on May 7, 2014: Thanks for writing in. Great question; there have been issues with the cursor being offset from the pen. I'm not sure what causes that, but there is not a way to correct it. I would suggest taking your tablet into a Best Buy and testing the pen there before you purchase it. Hope this helps - Customer Care Technician Wacom Technology Services, Corp P: 360.896.9833 [Mon-Fri] Hours: Mon-Thur: 7:30am-5pm Fri: 8:30am-5pm Pacific Time http://www.wacom.com/en.aspx