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Minnesota scroller · 08-27-2006, 08:13 PM

Hi y'all,

I'm considering purchasing a graphics tablet to help with pattern making. Right now I use my finger on my touch pad on my laptop. This isn't real reliable. There are so many makes and models out there and I'm sure, just like saws, there are good ones and bad ones. I understand the Wacom is probably the best, but also the priciest. I'm not looking to make a major investment. Anybody that has one, please post your comments on the use and reliablility.

By the way, I just increased my memory from 192 to 704 mb. Man, does that make a difference when working with photos. That was well worth the $70. I remember the days when 1 mb of ram cost $100. I know, I'm dating myself.

Daryl185 · 08-28-2006, 02:53 AM

lol Mike thats nothing I can remember the days when a 4 meg ram was 200 dollars for my then very new SX33 Packard Bell I had in the early 90s

Marcel in Longueuil · 08-28-2006, 02:58 AM

Hi Mike,

I am fortunate enough to have been able to spoil myself big time.

I have a Wacom Intuos3 9 x12 tablet and I love it!!!

It is a precise instrument, reliable and so cool

I know I'm not using it to it's full potential ( I feel more like a Ferrari owner driving in the city) but If I need the power, it's there.

I would highly recommend a graphic tablet to anyone that uses any graphic software, wether it's PSP, Corel, Photoshop, or just plain Windows Paint. You'll never be able to achive the same results with a stick, mouse or pad that you can achieve with a tablet and "pen" (or stylus)

Like any tool, go for the best you can afford at purchase time.

Regards,
Marcel

Gill · 08-28-2006, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcel in Longueuil

I have a Wacom Intuos3 9 x12 tablet and I love it!!!

So you should! I've seen new computers which cost less than one of those.

Okay, so I'm exaggerating - but not a lot.

Gill (who's not truly envious of Marcel and who can't really remember the days when the memory capacity of a Commodore 64 was something to drool over. Honest.)

Minnesota scroller · 08-28-2006, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daryl185

lol Mike thats nothing I can remember the days when a 4 meg ram was 200 dollars for my then very new SX33 Packard Bell I had in the early 90s

Actually Daryl, that's only $50 per meg.

Sawduster · 08-28-2006, 03:22 AM

Mike,
Your finger.....on a touchpad......on a laptop ?

and I'm crying about using a mouse

Man, my respect for you just went up a couple o' notches !
....sir

CanadianScroller · 08-28-2006, 05:31 AM

I got my small pad from Serif.com but I do not think that they have any left

it is a Wacom 4x5 with the Serif Logo on it. I picked it up for less than $70
Mine did not come with a mouse but I see Wacom now offers one with a mouse.
I have seen them at under $100.
The new ones have 1024 levels of sensitivity.
If someone has that kind of control they should be scrolling not doing graphics

scrollersmoke · 08-28-2006, 12:56 PM

I have a Adesso pen and tablet i got from amazon for $100, i like it alot it is a 8x9 tablet it has severd me well. i would like to in the future get a wacom but for now the Addesso is fine, it works in all the programs like psp, ps, and the paint it works with coyote also. I am glad i bought it and if it was to quite working i would buy another one.
Rick

Dee · 08-29-2006, 02:37 AM

I have a wacom intuos2 6 x 8 and it does everything I need it to. It is a LOT easier than trying to use a mouse.
Dee

08-27-2006, 08:13 PM	#1
Minnesota scroller Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SW MN Posts: 1,706	graphics tablet advice Hi y'all, I'm considering purchasing a graphics tablet to help with pattern making. Right now I use my finger on my touch pad on my laptop. This isn't real reliable. There are so many makes and models out there and I'm sure, just like saws, there are good ones and bad ones. I understand the Wacom is probably the best, but also the priciest. I'm not looking to make a major investment. Anybody that has one, please post your comments on the use and reliablility. By the way, I just increased my memory from 192 to 704 mb. Man, does that make a difference when working with photos. That was well worth the $70. I remember the days when 1 mb of ram cost $100. I know, I'm dating myself. __________________ Mike Making sawdust with a Dremel 1680. www.picturetrail.com/naturephotos

08-28-2006, 02:58 AM	#3
Marcel in Longueuil Gone to the Dark Side Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Québec, Canada Posts: 1,131	Hi Mike, I am fortunate enough to have been able to spoil myself big time. I have a Wacom Intuos3 9 x12 tablet and I love it!!! It is a precise instrument, reliable and so cool I know I'm not using it to it's full potential ( I feel more like a Ferrari owner driving in the city) but If I need the power, it's there. I would highly recommend a graphic tablet to anyone that uses any graphic software, wether it's PSP, Corel, Photoshop, or just plain Windows Paint. You'll never be able to achive the same results with a stick, mouse or pad that you can achieve with a tablet and "pen" (or stylus) Like any tool, go for the best you can afford at purchase time. Regards, Marcel __________________ http://marleb.com DW788. -Have fun in the shop or it isn't a hobby anymore. NOTE: No trees were killed in the sending of this message, but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.

08-28-2006, 03:22 AM	#6
Sawduster Hi-tech Redneck Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Youngsville NC Posts: 840	Mike, Your finger.....on a touchpad......on a laptop ? and I'm crying about using a mouse Man, my respect for you just went up a couple o' notches ! ....sir __________________ ...~Robert~ DW788 and Hawk 226 " Please let me grow to be the man my dog thinks I am "

08-28-2006, 05:31 AM	#7
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,937 Blog Entries: 12	I got my small pad from Serif.com but I do not think that they have any left it is a Wacom 4x5 with the Serif Logo on it. I picked it up for less than $70 Mine did not come with a mouse but I see Wacom now offers one with a mouse. I have seen them at under $100. The new ones have 1024 levels of sensitivity. If someone has that kind of control they should be scrolling not doing graphics __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

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08-28-2006, 02:53 AM	#2
Daryl185 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lakewood Ranch Florida Posts: 1,162	lol Mike thats nothing I can remember the days when a 4 meg ram was 200 dollars for my then very new SX33 Packard Bell I had in the early 90s

08-28-2006, 12:56 PM	#8
scrollersmoke Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: crossville Tenn. Posts: 65	I have a Adesso pen and tablet i got from amazon for $100, i like it alot it is a 8x9 tablet it has severd me well. i would like to in the future get a wacom but for now the Addesso is fine, it works in all the programs like psp, ps, and the paint it works with coyote also. I am glad i bought it and if it was to quite working i would buy another one. Rick

08-29-2006, 02:37 AM	#9
Dee Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6	I have a wacom intuos2 6 x 8 and it does everything I need it to. It is a LOT easier than trying to use a mouse. Dee

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