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04-02-2005, 05:55 AM
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Danny
Congats on the purchase. In case you are bothered about giving up the mouse do as I do use the pen for graphics work and the mouse for the internet.
Fizzgiz & TylerRB
I got over the clutter problem by building a shelf on 4 legs so I could push the keyboard back and put the tablet in front. Just lean in to type! If interested I could post a pic.
Picture added as you requested Danny.
I did not actually do this arrangement for the tablet, but to raise the monitor to a better working height and to enable me to push the keyboard out of the way to make desk space as needed. Now it looks as if I will need to make a hanging slot underneath the shelf to take the tablet, to get back to where I was.
Last edited by Reg; 04-03-2005 at 08:00 AM.
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04-02-2005, 08:33 AM
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| | | Thank you Danny your a credit to this forum! |
04-02-2005, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Reg Danny
Congats on the purchase. In case you are bothered about giving up the mouse do as I do use the pen for graphics work and the mouse for the internet.
Fizzgiz & TylerRB
I got over the clutter problem by building a shelf on 4 legs so I could push the keyboard back and put the tablet in front. Just lean in to type! If interested I could post a pic.
Reg | Good compromise, suggestion on the mouse.
re: Desk clutter
Sure, if you've got a pic of the shelf you built, do post it. I'm sure I'm not the only one who will be challenged to find room for a new pad!
Note: You can click EDIT on your post above and (via the Manage Attachments dialog), upload it there.
Thanks for the offer.
~Danny~ |
04-03-2005, 06:21 AM
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| | Well i just found out i won a bid on ebay so for £9 including postage i got one of these, its not what i want but right now Wacom is too expensive...
Here is a review about it.
Its brand new in the box and has a cordless pen and mouse with tablet Quote:
Aiptek HyperPen 6000 Review
March 13, 2002
Sooner or later, most computer users start feeling constrained by the mouse, longing for the freedom of a pen or pencil on paper. Although even the high-end versions can never quite match the abandon of a drawing pencil or paintbrush, graphics tablets offer the ability to draw, paint, or scribble to your heart's content.
Price is usually a barrier for casual users, but the Aiptek HyperPen 6000 is a very inexpensive entry into the graphics tablet arena. The tablet is compact and fits easily into even the most cramped desk space. It uses a USB port, so you can connect or disconnect the tablet without shutting down your computer. It also includes a graphics program, so you can use the tablet immediately without any additional investment.
The cordless pen is light and comfortable, with two buttons, 512 levels of pressure, and 12 programmable macros. You can use the pen to perform almost any task you can perform with a mouse, including pointing, clicking, and double-clicking, but the package also includes a three-button cordless mouse. A pen takes a lot of getting used to, and you might feel more comfortable using the mouse for traditional mousing tasks.
The pen's wide range of sensitivity levels lets you draw anything from a fine line to a broad swash, simply by varying how hard you press the pen on the tablet.
Bundled software includes Art Dabbler, CADIX, Microsoft Internet Explorer, and NetMeeting. Art Dabbler is a drawing, painting, and animation program, featuring an intuitive sketchpad interface. You can draw and paint freehand, or use the Digital Tracing Paper tool to trace a scanned photograph as a basis for your artwork. Drawing and painting tools offer a satisfactory experience similar to their real-life counterparts, with crayons, pencils, markers, and brushes affected by the paper texture you choose.
The included FreeNotes software lets you add signatures to business documents, scribble notes on desktop layouts, or annotate documents, helpful for joint projects or just writing reminders to yourself.
CADIX creates and verifies signatures electronically, a handy option for business users.
Pro: Good quality drawing tools at an affordable price. The CADIX signature verification software is a bonus for business users. Con: Like most budget-priced graphics tablets, the usable area (4.5x6 inches) is cramped, although it does offer a little more room than the Wacom Graphire (4x5 inches).
| Anyone else got one of these or had one?  |
04-03-2005, 02:19 PM
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| | | My first tablet was a Hyperpen 3000 series (4X5). I wanted to try out a tablet without putting a lot of money into it. It was a big improvement over just a mouse. I upgraded to the Intuos 3 at Christmas (and passed the old tablet to my daughter, who loves it). The biggest difference is the sensitivity of the tablet, the Wacom has more levels. And the Wacom has pen tilt. But, I really think, given the price, the Hyperpen is a great choice. I used it for a couple of years, didn't upgrade until I really wanted the bigger size. |
04-03-2005, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by DannyRaphael If you can find a Painter 8 upgrade, it will a) cost a whole lot less than a standard edition and b) will install without a previous version of Painter as long as you have Photoshop installed. (It was a special packaging to encourage people to purchase P8.) | Does it matter which version of Photoshop you have installed? I have Photoshop 6. I'm assuming this wouldn't work with Painter 9? This thread has also inspired me to drag out my old Graphire(1!) tablet which has been collecting dust. I had to take a break from digital image work for a while but I'm excited to get back into the swing of things.  |
04-03-2005, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by akj Does it matter which version of Photoshop you have installed? | PS 5.5 or layer. See this thread from the archives. Quote: |
I'm assuming this wouldn't work with Painter 9?
| Probably a safe bet. I'm sure Corel would beat the drum loudly (from a promotional perspective) if there was such a promotion. Quote: |
This thread has also inspired me to drag out my old Graphire(1!) tablet which has been collecting dust. I had to take a break from digital image work for a while but I'm excited to get back into the swing of things. | Terrific. Glad you'll be ramping up again. Look forwarding to seeing some artwork from the "new you"!
~Danny~ |
04-04-2005, 03:53 PM
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| | Reg
What a great idea building the the platform. That has given me a few ideas of my own to mock your setup. Thanks!  | 
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