is Tablet usefull?

[im.thatoneguy]

I'm with flame on this one. I can't stand using a tablet for anything precise. I'll spend 3 seconds trying to hit a small spinner arrow or mucking about with something that just takes a fraction of a second on the mouse.

It's probably like keyboard layouts. I type at 100+ words a minute so switching to a 'faster' keyboard layout like dvorak would just result in me typing slower. Also I have excellent muscle memory on a mouse. I know exactly how far I have to move it to hit just about any point on the screen.

Lastly: I love the keyboard. And using a keyboard and tablet at the same time for me is borderline impossible and nothing but aggrevation.

[beaker]

I think precision really depends on the size of your tablet. I personally wouldn't use anything smaller then a 6x8 (9x12 is nice). Small ones like 4x5 is useless.

[Millionflame]

I think precision really depends on the size of your tablet. I personally wouldn't use anything smaller then a 6x8 (9x12 is nice). Small ones like 4x5 is useless.

That's a good point. I've only ever really used my 4x5 tablet at home. So, possibly a larger tablet would be easier.

[bio]

Hey matt,
How's the bamboo working out for you? Is it good enough to use at home for rotoscoping and painting a few clean plates? I use an Intuos 2 & 3 at work, will I notice a big difference between them and the bamboo?
Also, what sized tablet do you guys recommend for a wide screen monitor (I'm using a 32" HDTV as a computer monitor)? Keep in mind that I need it just for practicing at home.
Thanks

[Dotcommer]

I use a black bamboo and its pretty great. But after maybe a month of use, you'll be desperately wanting more control, angle sensitivity, and overall more sensitivity in the pen. For travel, its absolutely a necessity. Its compact enough to fit in a bag with your laptop or whatever and do some quick stuff. For big projects that you can work on at home with a nice big screen, I'd highly recommend something better than the bamboo.

If I understand correctly, the bamboo was created to fill the gap between intro tablet users and the more advanced, and it does the job quite well.

For $1k (possibly $700 on ebay if you look hard, thats how my friend grabbed one) you can grab one of the new cinitq's. Its the smallest cintiq out there and has a screen in it. The resolution is so good you can get a dual use out of it and use it as a second travel monitor. Not too bad, plus all of the really nice pen and tablet features that come with all the cintiq models.

[bio]

Well Brian,
the cheapest cintique (DTZ-1200W 12.1 inch) is for about Rs73,800 or USD 1640 + taxes, which is way over my budget considering I just need something to practice at home.
The bamboo fun (CTE-650 A5 size) is for about Rs 9999 or USD 222 + taxes
I don't really want to spend more than about $400 for a tablet.

[Dotcommer]

I was talking about the cintiq 12wx: http://www.wacom.com/cintiq/12WX.cfm

but man, with those kinds of prices... I think you should go with a bamboo. Good luck.

[bio]

Hey Bryan,
(Sorry for spelling your name incorrectly), I checked out the Bamboo today, and wasn't really impressed by it, so Ive decide to go for Intuos 3 A5 wide (6x11). The only problem is that it cost about $450-470 here. How much is it for in the States? If the price difference is significant, I guess I'll have someone pick it up from there instead.

[Yossarian!]

RSI is the biggest motivator for me. I talked my old work into buying me a Graphire3 a couple of years back because I started getting sharp pains in my hand muscles. (This was using Pinnacle Liquid, which was quite a point-and-click intensive app.) One solid month to learn the tablet and there's no looking back. I use a 9x12 Intuos3 at work across 2 screens, but a 6x8 Bamboo or Graphire will be just fine.

[bio]

I tried to look for the Graphire series, but I couldn't find any local dealers who still had them in stock. I actually need one for a 1920x1080 resolution display, so I doubt it whether a Bamboo will cut it. What about a 6x11 intuos3? Or will I need a 9x12 size?

[nidhogge242]

the A5 wide is a lovely size for 1920x1080. I'd be very hesitant to got for a bigger one.

[bio]

Great, so I guess I'll got for the 6x11 then. I checked out the price at Amazon...it was about $345. Too bad they don't ship it internationally
Better start hunting the local computer hardware stores for a good price.
Thanks for the suggestion guys

[eiryn]

got myself wacom graphire 4 around 1.5 years and currently there's a problem with the pen.. tried to use mouse and i can't stand it.. really.. i miss my wacom... so bad...

[stuckfootage]

My Intuos4 Medium just arrived. Looks like roto will never be the same!
Thanks to everybody on the forum for helping me make the decision.

Wow, I can even scroll the parameter window! My wrist is already smiling.

Best wishes,
Les

[vetalas]

So, I have a relevant question:

I have a tablet laptop, HP Pavilion tx2525nr, do any of you know a way that I can link this to say a desktop and use the tablet portion of my laptop as sort of a cintiq for my desktop?

Appreciate any help with this