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
I understand that the tablets surface is 1:1 with the monitors size and that this is also adjustable, but what about irregular monitor ratios? If you were to adjust the area of the tablet to be worked on say... a 4:3 screen, how can you tell where the corners are on the tablet? If you get me.
Is it possible to work across dual monitors?
Also, a radical scenario, how would it function with a NEC CRV43 Wrap Around monitor? 0_o
At $7,999, I don't think anyone will ever have that problem for a long time. :)
how do u get the words next to the buttons to show up? i had it then i left to go to the mall, and when i came back and hooked it up, it wouldnt do precision mode or anything!!!!! >:(
It seems like the buttons are to be used with the left hand which is great if you are right-handed. Or you could just put down the pen every time you want to use one of those buttons :(
I love the 10x13 Intuos 3 for all of my photo & design work. I used to have the 12x19, but it was acutally too large for my desk.
This article suggests that the new Intuos 4 works for lefties as it is "perfectly symmetrical on both axes" but in fact this feature is really based on the fact that the tablet is asymmetrical on the vertical axis. If it were symmetrical on this axis then rotating the tablet would result in exactly the same layout. Using this asymmetrical design the WACOM tablet allows the user to rotate the tablet and get a different layout, e.g. buttons on the right side of the surface.
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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Rookie Screen ratio Question.
I understand that the tablets surface is 1:1 with the monitors size and that this is also adjustable, but what about irregular monitor ratios? If you were to adjust the area of the tablet to be worked on say... a 4:3 screen, how can you tell where the corners are on the tablet? If you get me.
Is it possible to work across dual monitors?
Also, a radical scenario, how would it function with a NEC CRV43 Wrap Around monitor? 0_o
At $7,999, I don't think anyone will ever have that problem for a long time. :)
help!!!!
how do u get the words next to the buttons to show up? i had it then i left to go to the mall, and when i came back and hooked it up, it wouldnt do precision mode or anything!!!!! >:(
What about lefties?
It seems like the buttons are to be used with the left hand which is great if you are right-handed. Or you could just put down the pen every time you want to use one of those buttons :(
I love the 10x13 Intuos 3 for all of my photo & design work. I used to have the 12x19, but it was acutally too large for my desk.
emmm big help
hi may ask if u wanna use wacom do u have to connect it to my computer or u just can just use it without any com
Asymmetry is good
This article suggests that the new Intuos 4 works for lefties as it is "perfectly symmetrical on both axes" but in fact this feature is really based on the fact that the tablet is asymmetrical on the vertical axis. If it were symmetrical on this axis then rotating the tablet would result in exactly the same layout. Using this asymmetrical design the WACOM tablet allows the user to rotate the tablet and get a different layout, e.g. buttons on the right side of the surface.