Hardware - - Graphic Tablet Poll - Page 3

PixelMover · #31 06-13-2002, 01:20 PM

Wacom Intuos 12x18. It's BIG, but perfect match for a 21" screen.
Built myself a custom monitor stand so I can slide it under my display when I don't need it and save valuable square feet of desk space

DJ Dubovsky · #32 06-13-2002, 02:25 PM

PixelMover
Sounds like a dream setup.

DJ

PixelMover · #33 06-14-2002, 03:15 AM

Thanks!

Took me a while to get it all together (long hours, no holidays) but it's worth it

DJ Dubovsky · #34 06-14-2002, 08:15 AM

PixelMover
You said that 12x18 is a perfect match for a 21 inch screen. How's that?
DJ

PixelMover · #35 06-14-2002, 08:52 AM

Ok DJ, let me try to explain my view on this..

Some people prefer to work on a 1:1 scale, meaning every milimeter you draw on the tablet also gives you one milmeter of stroke on the screen.
This way you never have to adjust your drawing. If your tablet is for example half the size of the display, then each inch becomes 2 inch on the screen, making it more difficult to achieve very precise effects and smooth strokes. Especially for ppl who rely a lot on their 'classic' drawing skills (like me), this is the best (most natural) way.

The diagonal of my display is 21". The diagonal of my artpad workspace is also almost 21" (give or take a few tenths). So this is the closest match to my screen.
So when I llok at my screen and see I want to draw a line of, say, 2 inch, then without having to think about when to stop, I can just draw the line the way I would do when working on paper.
With a smaller tablet I'd have to start the line and pay attention to when to stop it because i'd have to 'draw' a shorter line than Iwould see appear on the screen.
For many ppl this really is no issue at all, and they work perfectly well with any tablet size. It's just a personal feel.

I even go so far as to actually have a piece of paper on my tablet and use thw Wacom Ink-pen to have the 'real' drawing feeling. The friction of the paper and the feel of the fineliner pen-point gives me the most control and most natural 'feel' when drawing.

The 9x12 would be the best (closest) match for 17" screen.

...hope that makes any sense to you?

DJ Dubovsky · #36 06-14-2002, 09:14 AM

I think you explained it very well. I'm looking at my 21 in monitor and thinking that's one huge tablet to deal with. But I know what you mean about some prefering to work on a 1:1 ratio. I guess I never had it that way so I got used to it this way.
DJ

Sanda · #37 08-05-2002, 04:48 PM

I just got my new wacom 5x8 Intuos 2. I was able to get a good deal, I saved almost $200 for a torn box. When I saw the deal on the distributors web site I couldn't resist and justifyed it by calling it my birthday present to myself.

Now all I have to do is learn how to use it.

T Paul · #38 08-05-2002, 04:51 PM

Finally ordered my Intuos2 6x8, but had to send it back as it was damaged.

I should get a replacement tomorrow, and then I can start playing!

DJ Dubovsky · #39 08-05-2002, 05:24 PM

Sanda,
Lucky find!!! It won't take you long to be using that thing like an old pro.

T
Bummer. Sanda finds a good tablet in a broken box and you get a good box with a broken tablet.

Boy, some days it just don't pay to get out of bed.

I can definately sympathize with you though. But cheer up it will be here soon and you will be up and playing with that new toy.

DJ

Sanda · #40 08-05-2002, 05:27 PM

I've been watching the distributors web site for months because I knew they sold "seconds" at good prices. I was lucky enough to be the first to see the tablet and quick enough to ring and order it. Must have been my day.

T sorry to hear you got a dud but I'm sure you'll get your replacement soon. We'll have to compare notes on learning how to use them.

Mike Needham · #41 08-05-2002, 05:51 PM

I am only replying to this thread through indignancy. My next door neighbour has bought a Wacom Intuos ( I think) A4 oversized for £180, he then had the nerve to "invite" me around to "see this little puppy in action".

All the more galling that he has no artistic bone in his body and is a mere code monkey

- I look at Gregs paintings with Painter and the like and curse his talent, whilst having a tablet may not be the answer to my prayers, surely it would be a start.

Second hand tablets of a decent size are as rare as hens teeth, if anyone hears of a criminal price, please post details on this forum so that we may all 'make a steal'

pstewart · #42 08-05-2002, 09:16 PM

I have a 12 x 12 Calcomp tablet and find it easy to use for drawings and outlining photo parts but not so good for menus etc., for which I use a mouse. I can hook them both up together, but, frankly, I usually just use the mouse for EVERYTHING unless it looks like an exceptionally complex job.

Phyllis

TheTexan · #43 08-05-2002, 09:38 PM

I use a 6x8 Aiptek and I think its the best kept secret out there! I paid $99 and it has 512 presure values. It is fully configurable as to ratio, speed, pressure, etc.

Tex

Ed_L · #44 08-05-2002, 09:43 PM

Mike,

Here ya go! A Graphire 2 refurbished tablet. $65.00 with shipping included. I don't know anything about the online store, but the price seems right. I'm thinking about it myself. Has anyone done business with Harmony Computers?

Ed

DJ Dubovsky · #45 08-05-2002, 10:49 PM

Ed,
Price Grabber has a merchant rating scale with customer reivews. I found your tablet with Harmony there also. It's listed as the least price offer. If you check this page you will see the customer reviews on this company. Looks pretty good to me.
DJ