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I was thinking about trying a Wacom tablet. I would only use it to edit photos and in scrapbooking. I do NOT design anything.

 

Does anyone use a tablet such as this? Would it be useful if you are not actually designing? Easier than using your mouse? Which one would you recommend?

 

I know nothing about them, so would appreciate any help.

 

Thanks.

Deb C.

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I have been using a Wacom intous 4 for some years now and it is great. I was having trouble with pain going up my arm when using a mouse and since using the wacom there is no pain. I use it 99% of the time with my computer - occasionally I will use the mouse.

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I'm with everyone else. It's a life saver on the joints. I do use a mouse a little more often since I bought one for my kids, but I love my tablet.

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Ditto here. Even if you are not designing, it is certainly more comfortable than the carpal pain I had with using a mouse. Swear! It won't be easy to make the switch though, as it takes some time to get used to. But once you've got the the hang of it, you will never go back to using a mouse.

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Agreed -- even if you don't design, a Wacom tablet is a wrist-saver! :) I have the medium Intuos 5 -- LOVE it! It DOES take some getting used to (hide your mouse and use your tablet exclusively for 3 or 4 days), but you will find it much easier to use than a mouse. Even if you don't "design," you can still use the pen tablet to add your own handwriting or doodle accents on your layouts -- something nearly impossible to do with a mouse.

 

Let us know what you decide and come back here with any questions you might have. You will be frustrated at first, but stick with it and you won't regret it!

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best thing I ever did. the tennis elbow was doing my arm, and head, in and the tablet and pen saved my sanity.

you won't regret it.

definitely do as Jen suggests and hide the mouse for a few days, you will not look back

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Great tip Belle :) Jo encouraged me when I was making the switch after I did my shoulder in. Fortunately I'm a leftie and use to use my mouse with my right arm. It was like starting a fresh. Thanks Jo, never plan to go back.

 

Deb I think it really comes down to features and budget. Happy shopping :)

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Great tip Belle :) Jo encouraged me when I was making the switch after I did my shoulder in. Fortunately I'm a leftie and use to use my mouse with my right arm. It was like starting a fresh. Thanks Jo, never plan to go back.

 

Deb I think it really comes down to features and budget. Happy shopping :)

 

I remember Jacqui…so glad it worked out for you too.

 

I loved mine so much I got my work people to get me one too so I don't have to deal with the mouse when ever and where ever I am working…yay

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Deb C., on 11 Aug 2014 - 11:13 PM, said:

Ok, so looks like I need to get one. Is there a certain one I should get since I am a beginner?

 

An economical option is the Wacom Intuos Pen or Pen and Touch. (This line used to be called Bamboo.) I have the Pen and Touch feature on my Intuos Pro, but frankly, I never use the touch features. However, if you want the option (or might want the option in the future), I'd go ahead and get it. You can turn the touch on or off, so it doesn't interfere if you don't want it to. The tablets without the touch are less expensive. I had a small tablet to start and now I have a medium. The small one works just as well and saves space on your desk; for designing, though, I like the larger size.

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Ditto what Jennifer said. I have the old Bamboo Pen and Touch and never use the touch features. They're just like a mouse pad on a laptop, and since I work on a laptop the touch features were redundant.

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I agree with everyone above. I don't think I even have a mouse anymore. I can find it and sell it maybe. LOL. I have 2 Wacom's, and I find myself using the large one all the time - I never use the touch feature, it hurts my wrist. Best investment I've ever made. I can sign documents electronically this way too. Good luck. I actually didn't find it too hard to switch - perhaps for the first week, but like they say - hide the mouse, get someone to hide it for you - then you can't find it. I have it on the pull out drawer on my desk, I used to have it on the side of my computer but found the muscle on the back of my shoulder hurt by the end of the day.

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I have an old bamboo fun, and I love it. It's much better at detailed work while scrapping.

I do switch to the mouse while I'm web surfing, though. Too much of either one will lead to pain.

It was really hard for me to learn to control it at first. Playing Solitaire does help you get familiar with the pen, but it didn't help me in scrapping very much. It's worth it to keeping going, though.

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