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I have had the same computer and key board since 98′ the computer has had some tweaking and major replacements over the years but basically the same computer S…L…O…W………
I just got off of dial up that I’ve had since I got the computer. So the doors have finally opened for me to get a new computer with all the bells and whistles to support a graphics tablet.
I’ve been doing research and think the BambooII is the best one for me.
So many people here use graphics tablets I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions or prefrences.
I love to sit and draw in the evenings. I love to take one picture and rework it over and over color and shading and such but it’s dang slow when I have to trace the master picture and transfer it to paper and then play with color ect…
So my question is am I tied to the computer to use the tablet? it’s not portable is it? can I travel with it and draw at lunch or while waiting in Doctor’s office’s???? can I sit at the couch and still use the tablet.
I’m not finding much about how portable it is.
I think that the Wacom BambooII is what I’m going to get it’s in my price range and it seems to be a popular model.
Anyway anyone want to give me hints and such??? i’m listening 🙂 or readinfg as the case may be.we’ve looked at several at school and stuff… and it seems the BambooII is the one that keeps popping up over and over as the best reviewed and everything…
I think if I had the money it would be the one I purchased as well…
Oh for sure. Get the Bamboo II.
Wacom is the front line of graphics tablets! And unless you know you are going to be doing work professionally, the Bamboo II is a perfect product. I used a basic Wacom tablet for years before I upgraded to my Intuos tablet, and the only reason I did so is that it is usually my main source of income.
You can’t go wrong with this tablet! The price is great too!
Essentially the tablet is two parts; the flat surface and the stylus (pen). It is attached to your computer via USB cord. It is essentially a mouse… all it does is control the mouse cursor. So it is a mouse, shaped like a pen (which is great if you have carpal tunnel by the way) but it is also pressure sensitive, which means that it knows how hard you are pressing down on the tip.
The Bamboo has NO graphical display on it. You draw on the tablet, which moves the mouse on your computer screen… so you must be at your computer to use it.
If you want something that you can take with you and work on, you would need a tablet PC, which is pretty much a laptop computer with a touch screen (examples: http://www.newegg.com/store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=407&Tpk=tablet+PC ). If you want to go this route, you are essentially buying a new computer that is also a tablet in the screen. You draw directly on the screen.
Or, a Cintiq… but I only recommend this for people that are pros and really need it. I can’t afford one that’s for sure. A Cintiq is a graphics tablet with a screen built in… you draw on the screen. But that’s all it is. It’s not a laptop or a computer… you still need to HOOK it to a computer via USB cord. This one you could take and sit on the couch with it… if your cord is long enough. http://www.wacom.com/cintiq/21UX.cfm
I hope this helps!
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My art: featherdust.comJennifer wrote:Essentially the tablet is two parts; the flat surface and the stylus (pen). It is attached to your computer via USB cord. It is essentially a mouse… all it does is control the mouse cursor. So it is a mouse, shaped like a pen (which is great if you have carpal tunnel by the way) but it is also pressure sensitive, which means that it knows how hard you are pressing down on the tip.
Hmm I may have to look into that. The regular mouse hurts my wrists to the point that I can’t play flute or guitar anymore 🙁 If there’s something that can put less strain on my wrist I am willing to try.
Dragon87 wrote:Jennifer wrote:Essentially the tablet is two parts; the flat surface and the stylus (pen). It is attached to your computer via USB cord. It is essentially a mouse… all it does is control the mouse cursor. So it is a mouse, shaped like a pen (which is great if you have carpal tunnel by the way) but it is also pressure sensitive, which means that it knows how hard you are pressing down on the tip.
Hmm I may have to look into that. The regular mouse hurts my wrists to the point that I can’t play flute or guitar anymore 🙁 If there’s something that can put less strain on my wrist I am willing to try.
They also sell an ergonomic mouse that is sideways rather than horizontal. That helps my husband… but the price tends to be nearly as much as the Bamboo graphics tablet so it is personal preference at that point. 🙂
http://www.amazon.com/3M-EM500GPL-Ergonomic-Mouse-EM500GPLLARGE/dp/B00008KWWF
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000O3OEGE/ref=s9subs_c3_img3-rfc_g1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=06ENPK3QBFAMVYH7N2KN&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=278240301&pf_rd_i=507846However, results really depend on the individual. I’ve known some people that don’t like these mice at all.
The Bamboo offers a stylus that is pen shaped, so if you usually don’t have discomfort when using a pen, it could be a good solution for you.
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