Wacom Tablets (Page 2): I posed this question here the other week, I've attached the link, if he's doing a graphic arts course it is a must, I doubt if anyone will use a mouse, even if...

murm Loc: Adelaide, Australia

I posed this question here the other week, I've attached the link, if he's doing a graphic arts course it is a must, I doubt if anyone will use a mouse, even if they start out with a mouse they will very quickly see around them that a tablet is the only way to go, in fact the teacher would more than likely recommend his students get one.
Priceless in his situation & the quicker he switches the better off he will be !!
Cheers!

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-155963-1.html

creativ simon Loc: Coulsdon, South London

No toy. Its all pluses and no minuses

Before buying check operating system latest tablets no longer work on windows XP

crimesc324 Loc: West Palm Beach, Florida

Picdude wrote:

I'm hoping some of the experienced Wacom users her... (show quote)

My son has a Wacom Bamboo and I have a tablet from Monoprice. Mine was a lot less expensive and he says he likes it better. They are great for post processing. They stylus is so much more controlable than a mouse. Detail work is very easy. As for display, It only takes a few minutes to get used to looking at the monitor and hand eye coordination is a snap.

Fstop12 Loc: Kentucky

CaptainC wrote:

I would bet that 99.568% of graphic designers use a Wacom tablet. They are no toy, but a HUGE improvement over the clumsy mouse.

There is no bad. Some people say they could not get used to it, but since it is far more intuitive that the mouse, I have NO idea what their problem is. Took me 30 seconds to get used to it.

Try drawing with mouse vs. a pen & tablet - no comparison.

He will love it.

I'm in CaptainC camp. I use Intuos 4. LOVE IT!

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

I use a large Wacom for my 3 monitor setup and a medium for my laptop, Us it for PS, Illustrator, Cad and anything and everything else a mouse does (only better)...the precision and pressure sensitivity alone is worth the every penny you spend for these tablets. Yes there's a learning curve but once it becomes second nature, he'll never pick up a mouse again. Can't do with out it in a graphic design world. (IMO). BTW, a mouse comes with the Large...an after thought, be cautious of size should desk real estate be tight...they are large and take up desk space. except for the small.

Xantoz Loc: Delaware

I could not get by without it. I draw and paint with it. Love the airbrush. I use it editing photos all the time. I have had many models since the inception. I got a bamboo tablet to keep with my laptop. Love it also. It's defiantly NOT a toy!

SoftLights Loc: New Orleans, LA

CaptainC wrote:

I would bet that 99.568% of graphic designers use a Wacom tablet. They are no toy, but a HUGE improvement over the clumsy mouse.

There is no bad. Some people say they could not get used to it, but since it is far more intuitive that the mouse, I have NO idea what their problem is. Took me 30 seconds to get used to it.

Try drawing with mouse vs. a pen & tablet - no comparison.

He will love it.

+1 I fought off the urge to buy one for a long time but finally bought one last year. It's sort of like when I bought my first Mac Book Pro, I wish I'd done it years sooner. Like most things new to you their will be a little learning curve but after an hour or so you'll wonder how you got along without it.

flyguy Loc: Las Cruces, New Mexico

Couldn't live without mine, I find it invaluable and constantly use it --- a must have for post processing, especially for dodging and burning and making fine selections.

SueMac Loc: Box Elder, SD

I use the Intous medium size and would not be without one! I do photo restorations and sometimes it takes fixing a photo pixel by pixel and the only way to do it is with the tablet and pen. I've used one for years and I'm on my 3rd pad. If your son is going into graphic design it's the best gift you'll get him.

Marilyng Loc: Lorain,Oh.

Picdude wrote:

I'm hoping some of the experienced Wacom users her... (show quote)

Oh yes your Son will love a Wacom tablet for his designs.I do digital graphics &
Use my tablet all the time.when you go to sketch or paint it's so much easier to use your pad & stylus instead of a mouse.It's like you are using a pen on paper. There are different sizes so there is a lot to choose from.

kubota king Loc: NW , Pa.

I have own and used one for years . They will work with all the drawing , photo editing programs . Tommy

jaoneal2

Here is an alternative using the Microsoft surface Pro. http://jonathancase.net/my-transition-to-surface-pro-and-manga-studio/

Picdude Loc: Ohio

Thank you everyone for your comments and advice, I really appreciate all the responses. It sure looks as if there is no down-side to this (with the exception that now I want to buy two of them :) ). Right now, like me, he does all his work on a laptop for convenience and mobility so I will probably look into the medium-size Intuos so he can pack it in with his laptop. Maybe he'll let me play with it a little bit after the first of the year.

farnsworth52 Loc: W. Pa.

The truth of the matter is: If you don't get him one he'll have to get one for himself anyway. I'd bet students with out one will be left behind. Children in grade school nowadays are at a disadvantage without a computer at home. My advise is to buy a small bamboo then he'll give it back to you when he upgrades to a Cintiq. That's a win -win

Picdude Loc: Ohio

crimesc324 wrote:

My son has a Wacom Bamboo and I have a tablet from Monoprice. Mine was a lot less expensive and he says he likes it better. They are great for post processing. They stylus is so much more controlable than a mouse. Detail work is very easy. As for display, It only takes a few minutes to get used to looking at the monitor and hand eye coordination is a snap.

I wasn't aware (but really should have known) that there were other devices along the lines of the Wacom. Will definitely look into the Monoprice for comparison. Just to ask, what does your son like better about the Monoprice over the Wacom?