I agree that Wacom users rarely upgrade because the tablets are so well built and seem to work well forever! I have had mine for six years and still love it. I have been drooling over this new model though and your review will likely tip the scales. Especially since I have a relative that is a nature photographer and does not use a tablet! I can feel totally confident in passing along my previous tablet to him knowing it is still a great piece of hardware.
One more thing for new users I have found is that adjusting to drawing on the tablet is more a matter of a couple of hours than a couple of days.
Is there any advice for someone who has never used or had access to a tablet. I think I have heard that going big is not always the best idea when buying one, although I can't remember why.
Most of my work is knocking out backgrounds of product photos. My arm, shoulder and neck are bearing the brunt of a lot of time spent on the edges of phone cords. I hope that using a tablet would provide some relief. Any advice would be great. Thanks!
I know this is a couple days since the question was posted, but in case you get to see this:
For masking out photos, I would recommend the "medium" Intuos4 (or a 6x8 if you go with a previous model). The larger tablets take up a LOT of desk space in addition to the added purchase price. If you have a very large display (like 30" +), then you might consider the Large tablet.
If you do a lot of illustration work, drawing from scratch, it would depend mostly on your screen size, and your personal drawing technique. I use my whole arm when I draw, and I have a relatively large desk, so I enjoy my 9x12 tablet, and consider it worth every penny. (BTW, it's over 8 years old, and still works great. I had to get a replacement pen about 6 months ago, but that's the only issue I've had.)
I've had a tiny purple Wacom tablet (that tells you how old it is) for years (and it still works great through all the different OSs) but I think it's time to upgrade and get a larger, upgraded model. Perhaps I'll retire my tiny one to my laptop. Thanks for all the great info!
What size would you recommend for someone new to a tablet? I would like to use the tablet for general purpose stuff like touching up photos and beginner illustrations in graphics software like photoshop and illustrator.
thanks site you Wacom users rarely upgrade because the tablets are so well built and seem to work well forever! I have had mine for six years sohbet and still love it. I have been drooling over this new model though and your review sohbet will likely tip the scales. Especially since I have a relative that is a nature photographer and does not use a tablet! I can feel totally confident in passing along my previous tablet to him knowing it is still a great piece of hardware
I'm so used to using the trackpad on a MacBook Pro I feel sort of lost on the tablet. The Mac's trackpad has gotten so advanced over the years that it's like an extension of my hand. Making mask adjustments is so easy with the Drag Lock and smooth motion. This, being my first tablet, it so alien to me I'm finding it a little hard to get used to.
I can, however, see the advantages of all the functions. And you're right, the design just makes you want to touch it. All in all I am coming 'round slowly but surely and I think within a couple weeks I'll have it down pat. Another thing I love is how you can rotate the orientation of the tablet to mirror your monitor when working in portrait mode.
And, just for the record, I had the small version and it's just not big enough. The M seems just right.
What size would you recommend for someone new to a tablet? I would like to use the tablet for general purpose stuff sohbet touching up photos and beginner illustrations in graphics software like photoshop and illustrator.
I didn't think about your review I just want to tell you about a Wacom intuos review from a first time pen tablet user at: http://www.stockholmviews.com/wacom-intuos-4-review/index.html
Great Review
I agree that Wacom users rarely upgrade because the tablets are so well built and seem to work well forever! I have had mine for six years and still love it. I have been drooling over this new model though and your review will likely tip the scales. Especially since I have a relative that is a nature photographer and does not use a tablet! I can feel totally confident in passing along my previous tablet to him knowing it is still a great piece of hardware.
One more thing for new users I have found is that adjusting to drawing on the tablet is more a matter of a couple of hours than a couple of days.
Does size really matter?
Is there any advice for someone who has never used or had access to a tablet. I think I have heard that going big is not always the best idea when buying one, although I can't remember why.
Most of my work is knocking out backgrounds of product photos. My arm, shoulder and neck are bearing the brunt of a lot of time spent on the edges of phone cords. I hope that using a tablet would provide some relief. Any advice would be great. Thanks!
Worthless
Another graphic product that doesn't support the Mac.
Regards,
Doesn't support the Mac?
The Intuos4 most certainly does support the Mac.
Terri Stone
Editor in Chief, CreativePro.com
@ Guest -- Re: size
I know this is a couple days since the question was posted, but in case you get to see this:
For masking out photos, I would recommend the "medium" Intuos4 (or a 6x8 if you go with a previous model). The larger tablets take up a LOT of desk space in addition to the added purchase price. If you have a very large display (like 30" +), then you might consider the Large tablet.
If you do a lot of illustration work, drawing from scratch, it would depend mostly on your screen size, and your personal drawing technique. I use my whole arm when I draw, and I have a relatively large desk, so I enjoy my 9x12 tablet, and consider it worth every penny. (BTW, it's over 8 years old, and still works great. I had to get a replacement pen about 6 months ago, but that's the only issue I've had.)
You've sold me
I've had a tiny purple Wacom tablet (that tells you how old it is) for years (and it still works great through all the different OSs) but I think it's time to upgrade and get a larger, upgraded model. Perhaps I'll retire my tiny one to my laptop. Thanks for all the great info!
Tablet Newbie
What size would you recommend for someone new to a tablet? I would like to use the tablet for general purpose stuff like touching up photos and beginner illustrations in graphics software like photoshop and illustrator.
HMM Review
thanks site you Wacom users rarely upgrade because the tablets are so well built and seem to work well forever! I have had mine for six years sohbet and still love it. I have been drooling over this new model though and your review sohbet will likely tip the scales. Especially since I have a relative that is a nature photographer and does not use a tablet! I can feel totally confident in passing along my previous tablet to him knowing it is still a great piece of hardware
Love my new Intuos 4 M, but...
I'm so used to using the trackpad on a MacBook Pro I feel sort of lost on the tablet. The Mac's trackpad has gotten so advanced over the years that it's like an extension of my hand. Making mask adjustments is so easy with the Drag Lock and smooth motion. This, being my first tablet, it so alien to me I'm finding it a little hard to get used to.
I can, however, see the advantages of all the functions. And you're right, the design just makes you want to touch it. All in all I am coming 'round slowly but surely and I think within a couple weeks I'll have it down pat. Another thing I love is how you can rotate the orientation of the tablet to mirror your monitor when working in portrait mode.
And, just for the record, I had the small version and it's just not big enough. The M seems just right.
Newbie
What size would you recommend for someone new to a tablet? I would like to use the tablet for general purpose stuff sohbet touching up photos and beginner illustrations in graphics software like photoshop and illustrator.
Review from a rookie user!
I didn't think about your review I just want to tell you about a Wacom intuos review from a first time pen tablet user at: http://www.stockholmviews.com/wacom-intuos-4-review/index.html
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