Want to draw directly on screen-WHICH TABLET&amp;SOFTWARE do you recommend for a BEGINNER?!
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We recommend the GT-190 tablet monitor. It has 5080 DPI and 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity. For $450 it is a great alternative to tablets that costs four times the price. As for software for beginners, there are free drawing programs out there, such as MyPaint, Krita, Fire Alpaca and so on. If you would like to buy a drawing program, we recommend Adobe Suites. Hope this helps.
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I have not used any Adobe software on my Vivotab. I have SketchBook Pro on it though, and enjoy using the pen very much. The pressure sensitivity allows for a natural feel while drawing. The only occasional issue I have found is the pen and pointer/crosshairs being offset on the screen. I'm not sure if this is with only certain brush styles or not, and it may be able to be adjusted in the settings. Overall I have really enjoyed the experience of drawing directly on the screen rather than on a drawing tablet. I too was concerned about the pen when researching this tablet and considered upgrading to a better pen if it disappointed. For me, this pen is more than sufficient. I do wish the case had a built in pen pocket for it. I end up tucking it in a small pouch in the case to keep the pen with the tablet.
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Hi, it comes with Microsoft Office Starter 2010, Windows 7 Professional 32-bit OS. Also a stylus and ac adapter/charger. I don't know which drawing software you want to use however you may want to check with the supplier and make sure it is Tablet Compatible. (It probably is as this is a Windows based O/S. Thank you , Lisa
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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.
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The tablet has no screen, Ethan. You can see what you draw on the computer screen. A graphics tablet is an alternative to a mouse and pad. Can you see what you draw on a mousepad?
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I'm pretty sure you can get around that by downloading the driver directly. Try doing a search for them. The tablet will work plug and play, but with fewer features I think. I actually downloads some Wacom drivers too, based on something I read on a forum. Short answer-- it shouldn't be a problem.
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There is an FAQ here which might help: http://draw2much.deviantart.com/journal/Monoprice-Tablet-FAQ-for-Windows-7-342426446It didn't work for me (I had terrible issues with pen pressure because of the driver), but it has worked for other people.
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The first tablet was probably a Wacom of some kind, my guess is one of the Intuos professional models. The large tablet monitor you saw was a Wacom Cintiq. Be aware that Cintiqs cost thousands of dollars, and are usually only worth it if you are actively making a living in a field such as concept art, matte painting, etc. You can do everything with a regular tablet that you can with a Cintiq minus draw on the actual screen, so it's really more of a convenience than a necessity. Still, in college I had access to a lab full of Cintiqs 24/7 for four years, and they truly are awesome to use. Maybe if I ever have large amounts of disposable income...
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Hi. I returned my Wacom Stylus because it would not work despite the Wacom info that said it would work. BTW, My Tablet is an Asus vivoTab. I will say that I was very disappointed with the purchase mainly because it was so hard to even find the website for tech questions. Also, the contact for questions never returned my emails regarding my issues. As such, I would say that there are better choices than Wacom.
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I'd recommend Corel Painter Essentials 5 because it has a similar GUI to Adobe Photoshop, tons of brushes and other mediums, and it won't break the bank. I have PE4 & I still use it more than Painter X3 (which I also have). If you plan on doing any serious drawing or painting, PE5 is the way to go.
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I can't speak to what your preferences are with a tablet but I work on very large artwork myself and even so, the small tablet is what I prefer, anything larger would be cumbersome.
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You can use the tablet to draw images and shapes. However, the solution depends on what SOFTWARE you use to make the images & shapes. For example, if you use software like Inkscape or GIMP, then you can convert those images and shapes to be vectorized. The tablet will work with any computer to the best of my knowledge.
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Hi Grayrunner! Think of this device as a mouse, and you will better understand it. If you need to do drawing, I recommend a tablet designed just for that. This device is OUTSTANDING for operating Google Earth, as compared to a mouse or even arrow keys. I find that I can operate this instrument without looking at it, and maneuver easily and smoothly. Hope this helps! (th)
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Yes, you do need some type of graphics software to create art or graphic design projects. The tablet by itself can only be used as a replacement mouse. If budget is your concern, try Photoshop Elements or CorelDraw.
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This is not a stand-alone tablet. It essentially acts like a monitor you can write on. You will have to install whatever software you want to use on your computer in order to use it. There is another version (Cintiq Companion) that has the android operating system on it. I am not sure if illustrator has an app for android.
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Note = phone, tab = tablet :]Tablet is probably more capable, but I don't own the note and don't use my tablet for drawing. Sorry if I'm wrong. Definitely Google it just to be sure!
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Yes, there are some basic programs, but I don't think you're going to get as much from the tablet with these programs as you could be. I highly recommend the Photoshop Creative Cloud subscription, which is full access to the latest version of photoshop for $19.99/month. Otherwise, there is GIMP, or any number of 3rd party drawing/painting software on the Mac or Windows app store. Also chek http://www.alternativeto.net, search for Photoshop, Corel Paint, Corel Draw, etc.