Tablets.

EpikLove · August 2008

I'm thinking of asking my parents/family for a tablet for my birthday. :] So, any suggestions to which tablet I should buy, or any specific brands? I'll just be using it to draw on the comp [duh] and I'll be using PS7 as my graphics program. :] I've heard that Wacoms are very good, one of the best. I would really like some comments and input.

Thanks ^^

ParanoidThoughts8 · August 2008

Ive got an adesso, i like it. But just so you know, people think getting a tablet will make them a fantastic artist. But the only thing a tablet does it make it like drawing on a piece of paper, on the computer screen.

EpikLove · August 2008

lolo wrote:

Ive got an adesso, i like it. But just so you know, people think getting a tablet will make them a fantastic artist. But the only thing a tablet does it make it like drawing on a piece of paper, on the computer screen.

Adesso? I'll look it up

I know that, but I'm just wanting to stop taking pictures with my phone and sending it to my computer :P Also, I think having a tablet will be much easier. :]

ParanoidThoughts8 · August 2008

Yeah, i totally reccomend them. Its not easier to draw with.. it's a bit different than drawing on paper. Just the overall feeling is different. I'm so used to my tablet, that I find it hard to draw on paper. xD

Kazuko · August 2008

I find it harder to draw using a tablet. xD Like... a lot harder. I have a Wacom. I loves it.

EpikLove · August 2008

xD Thanks for the tips, Lolo and Kazuko

What kind of Wacom do you have, Kazuko?

And could someone tell me the general price range for tablets? ^^

Kazuko · August 2008

Wacom Graphire It was $100-ish xD My boyfriend got it with his discount a couple years ago.

EpikLove · August 2008

Thanks

I'll wait for some more people to post with their comments and stuff

UnknownDreamland · August 2008

I think mine is Graphire... Not sure. It was about 95-100. I think you really should look at one with pressure sensitivity. It's so awesome. xD

EpikLove · August 2008

xD Thanks Dreamy

Pressure sensitivity? Okay, I'll add that to my list

Kerry · August 2008

I have a wacom Bamboo. It's the bottom of the line for wacom's, but im pretty happy with it.

EpikLove · August 2008

Thanks, steph

I might settle with a Wacom graphire though

UnknownDreamland · August 2008

Mhm. It's really awesome. You can set it up on your program to different effects. Opacity lowers/raises and such depending on how hard you press, or you can set it up to effect the size.. Stuff like that. =3

EpikLove · August 2008

Dreamland wrote:

Mhm. It's really awesome. You can set it up on your program to different effects. Opacity lowers/raises and such depending on how hard you press, or you can set it up to effect the size.. Stuff like that. =3

=D I will PM Dreamy soon about tablets and bug her ;P

Kerry · August 2008

I would get the graphire myself also, I just couldn't afford it

ParanoidThoughts8 · August 2008

Well I like drawing on my tablet, more so than paper. Because I do it so often! :D And blue, I have an Adesso 9x12 I'm not sure the exact price, but mine was rather expensive at the time.

UnknownDreamland · August 2008

BlueIsis wrote:

Dreamland wrote:

Mhm. It's really awesome. You can set it up on your program to different effects. Opacity lowers/raises and such depending on how hard you press, or you can set it up to effect the size.. Stuff like that. =3

 =D I will PM Dreamy soon about tablets and bug her ;P

Ah, I know how it feels. xD Mosseh used to. But she stopped. Now I miss it. xD

EpikLove · August 2008

Dreamland wrote:

BlueIsis wrote:

Dreamland wrote:

Mhm. It's really awesome. You can set it up on your program to different effects. Opacity lowers/raises and such depending on how hard you press, or you can set it up to effect the size.. Stuff like that. =3

 =D I will PM Dreamy soon about tablets and bug her ;P

Ah, I know how it feels. xD Mosseh used to. But she stopped. Now I miss it. xD

xD Then I will bring it back! >D

UnknownDreamland · August 2008

BlueIsis wrote:

Dreamland wrote:

BlueIsis wrote:

Dreamland wrote:

Mhm. It's really awesome. You can set it up on your program to different effects. Opacity lowers/raises and such depending on how hard you press, or you can set it up to effect the size.. Stuff like that. =3

 =D I will PM Dreamy soon about tablets and bug her ;P

Ah, I know how it feels. xD Mosseh used to. But she stopped. Now I miss it. xD

xD Then I will bring it back! >D

Hooshaw!

ParanoidThoughts8 · August 2008

Dreamland wrote:

BlueIsis wrote:

Dreamland wrote:

BlueIsis wrote:

Dreamland wrote:

Mhm. It's really awesome. You can set it up on your program to different effects. Opacity lowers/raises and such depending on how hard you press, or you can set it up to effect the size.. Stuff like that. =3

 =D I will PM Dreamy soon about tablets and bug her ;P

Ah, I know how it feels. xD Mosseh used to. But she stopped. Now I miss it. xD

xD Then I will bring it back! >D

Hooshaw!

hehe People used to always PM me about mine too! :D And as Dreamy said, you can set the opacity/size/thickness/ect. to pressure so depending on how hard you press, the effect will change. It's awsome.

Mossflower · August 2008

I got my tablet last weeek

It's a Wacom Bamboo Fun, 6x8, and so far it's been brilliant. I have had a few problems with the driver, which seems to need reinstalling every couple of times I use it, but I think I've just done something wrong and it's got nothing to do with the tablet xD I got mine for about AU$280. I think it's got 512 levels of pressure sensitivity, but I really don't think I'll ever need anything more than that. I think it's very good value, especially if you don't already have a good art program as the the bundled software is pretty good. I've actually found it easier than drawing on paper, mostly because it's quicker to erase, and much easier to colour

I'd go to a store and see if you can try some out to see what size suits you.

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