Boatlady Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Well I am thinking of asking Santa for a drawing tablet...I know it's early but one has to be prepared!. I am wondering are they really that great and what make/ model is best?? can you use wireless mouse and wireless tablet at the same time? any other information that would be helpful. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-M Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I cannot answer the question about wireless tablet and wireless mouse. My Wacom Intuos 4S is a plug and the mouse is wireless. I really do like my tablet as it has stopped the pain I had in my arm. I feel I have more freedom with the pen when using brushes on my layouts also and have even used my own handwriting one time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April Showers Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I gave my daughter an amazon GC last year for Christmas and she promptly bought a Wacom tablet with it. Honestly, I'd have given her the tablet for a present if she'd told me she wanted it! The one she got was under $100 and she loves it. They have changed the model names up a bit, so you'll want to go to the Wacom site to compare the different ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jode2771 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Hi Debby, I have a bamboo play plus fun (I think)... It is pretty simple, about a4 size with some smart keys. I dont really use the keys that much but I can use it at the same time as the touchpad on my laptop, no worries. I love it for extracting and brushwork and anything fiddly :-) I don't use it instead of my mouse tho, I use it as well as :-) If Santa brings you a Wacom you will be very happy Xmas morning :-)... This assumes you have been a good girl???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieGrace Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I use my Wacom the same way Jody does. I use it for anything intricate and I love it for that, but I use my mouse for everything else. The smart keys were easy to set up and they come in handy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishrose Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I confess to having one and not using it much! It is brilliant for use with Brandy's Ultimate Artist where you want full control but I've been using a mouse too long to change over completely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRS Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I had one once upon a time, but didn't really use it. I never got the hang of the pen. I did use it for extractions, but since I don't use extractions very much, it doesn't really matter, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatlady Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Well thanks ladies for all the information. I am planning to do lots of extractions this winter of all the flower photos I have taken in my gardens so I guess I will just have to pick one and put it on the wish list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiles Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 They'll drive you nuts while you're learning - I want to warn you about them. But oh, is it worth it! I end up switching back and forth. I always use my bamboo fun while scrapping. It's a little more effort to pick it up than a mouse, so for general computer use I'll often go back to the mouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie-Christine Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I have a very old Logic model, which I also use for finer details, such as brushes,fonts and sketches. I really enjoy using it. I have been looking for a replacement as it is no longer compatible with windows 7 and crashes sometimes. I was looking at a wacom pen & touch tablet and the price range isn't too shocking. I wouldn't want to be without one now! Great piece of equipment... Debby I'm sure Father Christmas knows that you really want one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Me too - I have a Bamboo Fun and it's wonderful for intricate work and extractions. The pen takes a little bit to get used to, but I found it easy enough. I've never used the smart keys. The only problem I have with my tablet is I forget I have it or am too lazy to get up to go get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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