As a web designer and general web geek, I am always looking for new tools for my business. I have recently decided that I just might want a Wacom tablet, but I am not sure if I should get one or not.
I have been looking at the Bamboo Fun (Medium) Black Tablet with Pen, Mouse & Graphics Software because it seems to be the middle of the road version - plenty of features but not the huge price tag.
Anyhow, I would love to know if any of you already have one and what you think of it. Do you use it a lot? Is it easy to use? Would you recommend it?
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Randa Clay
11. December 2007 | 17:38 hI have the lower end Wacom tablet and I use it some and really like it. I’m glad I stuck with this price range because I don’t think I use it enough to have justified buying a more expensive version. I have used it to play iSketch- that’s fun!
Char
11. December 2007 | 18:16 hRanda - do you have the Bubble or the Bubble Fun? Is it easy to draw with?
Katie
11. December 2007 | 18:18 hChar, get it! I have been looking at them too and my current completely unrealistic goal is to WIN one at MacWorld!
Char
11. December 2007 | 18:43 hKatie - thanks for the encouragement
Winning one would be good.
Dito
11. December 2007 | 19:07 hI used a high-end wacom tablet at my old job. It really is a superior tool to the mouse when it comes to graphic design. I would recommend a tablet in general, and I did have a good experience with the wacom brand
Terinea Weblog
11. December 2007 | 21:09 hHaving just purchased a Wacom for my brother (17 and his eye for design is very good) he said having A4 size tablet makes a big difference to old A5
See his blog post below.
http://clagueblog.wordpress.com/2007/07/18/i-wana-a-wacom/
Jamie
allie
11. December 2007 | 21:57 hDefinitely get one! It’s the best investment I ever made! An early holiday gift for yourself?
allie
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Randa Clay
11. December 2007 | 22:09 hI have the “Graphire” 4×5″ and it is easy to draw with. Definitely one of my favorite gadgets.
TheWeeJenny
12. December 2007 | 02:51 hI have to agree with the person who said having a tablet in general is a very good idea. I bought a small wacom tablet back in 2002 and it still works great. I mainly use it for finishing drawings in Photoshop (I usually do the initial drawing in pencil then colour on the computer) and occasionally for other design jobs, it really does make a difference. One of these days I hope to graduate to one of the larger tablets in the same brand. It and my Prisma pencils are my favourite art tools ever.
Leah Maclean
12. December 2007 | 03:42 hI’ll say ditto “get it” - I got a Bamboo about 6 months ago and its been great. Not only from a creative point of view but using the pen means that my wrist/arm/shoulder is in a “neutral” position and not putting the twisting strain on my arm that the mouse did.
Char
12. December 2007 | 11:21 hOk - I am really going to have to get one now! Thanks for all the input.
Linette
12. December 2007 | 16:53 hI have one on my Christmas list, I’ve been drooling over the Wacom Graphire for about 4 months now. I keep telling my husband it’s all I want for Christmas…
Laura
14. December 2007 | 01:23 hThanks for stopping by my blog!
I also have the graphire 4×5; which I definitely enjoy. I would love to get one a little larger; but can’t rationalize the price right now. Maybe when I am able to bring in a bit more money..teehee.
They are definitely easier on your wrists/hands than a mouse; especially when you are trying to use the pen tool or something similar in Photoshop.You won’t regret it!
Tara Roskell
14. December 2007 | 07:07 hHi
I have only just seen your post. I have a Wacom Graphire A5 and wrote a post yesterday saying how I couldn’t get on with it, asking for advice. A lot of people commented saying how good the bamboo and intuos were.
William Tully
15. December 2007 | 11:05 hIf I didn’t have a TabletPC, I would definitely go out and buy a Wacom tablet.
Jenny
22. December 2007 | 02:09 hI’m getting one of these soon. I used to have a normal tablet until my husband shattered it. But they’re REALLY cool.
Brooke
31. December 2007 | 18:23 hI have never heard of it until now. Thanks for passing the info on…I will keep checking that out!!
Char
31. December 2007 | 18:59 hI got the Bamboo Fun for Christmas and I LOVE it!! I will write a review on it in the next few days.
Webomatica
1. January 2008 | 12:21 hIf you do any photo editing or graphic design work, definitely get it. The pen is pressure sensitive so when you use the eraser tool or brush, you get different widths. Plus, most designers can draw better with a pen than a mouse.
As with all the other commenters, thumbs up!
Jeremy
2. January 2008 | 18:17 hI considered a Wacom tablet a while back. I ended up just getting a table PC, for about $800 (refurbished but works great). Actually writing on the screen is more intuitive.