Looking for a Graphics Tablet, not a Tablet PC.
I plan to use the tablet with Adobe Photoshop. I don't know how tablets work (example, would a tablet with a 10x6.25 (such as this one) work for drawing in a 1080p resolution? Or do I need something like this one?
What do you guys recommend, and can anyone tell me how they work?
Bump?
I dont really know much on this subject. My sister uses a WACOM to make decals, emblems etc. She loves it, all I really know (shes used a few before as well... didnt know what they are).
Do you mean one with a screen? Or one without. For the one without, check out a Wacom Bamboo( $50-$100 If I remember correctly) or if you have more money to spend, a Wacom Intuos( $200 and above, if I....). If you want to draw on screen( which is more efficient and easier IMO), you can either drop $800-$2000 on a Cintiq or get a used or refurbished tablet PC from Ebay. Like an HP 2730p( $150-$300), 2740p( $250-$600) or 2760p( $400 and above I think)( they're like regular laptops). Motion M1400($150),LE1600($150-$300) or LE1700($200-$400)( they're just tablets, but you can buy one with an external dock with a keyboard). Toshiba Tecra M4( $150-$200) Tecra M7( $200 and above) Portege M200( $100-$150), M400( $150-$200), M700( $200 and above)( they're like regular laptops). Fujitsu Lifebook T4020, T4210, T4215, T4220, T5010( all laptop like) or Stylistic ST5112( tablet)( Forgot their prices). They all have Waco digitizers, so they're accurate. The only two with decent hardware are the 2740p and 2760p( Intel i5 or i7[ former has Clarkdale I think, and latter uses Sandy Bridge)
I've been thinking about Wacom's Bamboo Create, or their Intous5 small. But I still need to know if the screen size matters when I want to draw in 1080p.
I don't think it matters that much. Especially since you can zoom in.
Thanks, Z. I'll probably go with the Create since it's got a bigger screen.
Hmm, yeah, no prob. The only thing the Intuos 5 over the Create( as far as I know) is the pressure sensitivity.
Oh, and if you ever feel like drawing on screen, there are these awesome DIY projects that are fairly easy. You just slap on a screen that is around the same size as the drawing area, get some kind of adapter something, put it in a case( either a custom built one you can buy, or build one yourself) and configure the screen.
Most of the instructions use an Intuos, though, but I guess it doesn't have to be an Intuos
Create has 1,024 levels and the Intuos has 2,048.
But the intuos also has 5080 lpi while the Create only has 2540. Meh. Like $30 difference.
Which is the better deal?
Hmmmm, if you don't mind the cramp space, I think it's the Intuos.
But as you prefer the larger working area( even I do), definitely the Create. The levels and LPI are enough for what I need( heck, I read that 256 levels are still a joy to draw on)
Man, this would be so much easier if some place in town sold computer stuff. I could just go there and test it out.
I guess I'll go with the Create, and upgrade to a $400 Intuos5 later down the road once I get the extra cash.
I have a medium sized Intuos5 myself and i have to say, best $350 i've spent in a while. If you're just starting out or don't have much experience with tablets, get the bamboo tablet since the larger active surface area is easier to get used to. I'm not a big fan of drawing on tablets but this is the first one ive tried that almost feels like paper.
when you use either tablet, you can set up the aspect ration of the active area so that it matches your monitor. If you're still not sure on what you want, just start off with the Create and upgrade later