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its called a Wacom tablet, the best thing you could do is do a search on here for many topics about differnt sizes and models. or you could give Don Coplen a call, and he could give you alot of good information about them.
-------------------- Harris Kohen K-Man Pinstriping and Graphix Trenton, NJ "Showing the world that even I can strategically place the pigment where its got to go." Posts: 1739 | From: Trenton, NJ, USA | Registered: Jun 2001
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I have a little wacom tablet that plugs into my USB port. It's a super tool for photoshop. Whenever I need to "paint" in photoshop I pull out the wacom tablet.
My mind wanders. And that's not a good thing, 'cause it's too small to be out there alone. Posts: 3129 | From: Tooele, UT | Registered: Mar 2005
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Two wacom 6x8's here. They're not just great for photoshop. They're also very good for vector drawing, at least for illustrator. I don't know how they work with corel almighty, but I'd assume just as well.
You will be amazed how much easier it is to draw with a stylus after drawing with what David Butler likes to call "that bar of soap".
Here's a little step by step I did way back when, showing how a wacom can be used to take artwork from rough sketch to finished art.
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Also Corel Painter is a fantastic illustration program to use with it. It is a whole artstudio in one program. It works seamless with Photoshop also for those adobe users.
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Adrienne, If you want to give one a test drive stop on by the next time you are on this side of the pond and you can play with my tablet. I have a 6x8 wacom intous3 and it takes a little getting used to but now I'm fairly proficient with it. Had it about 2-3 months.
-------------------- Brian Diver PDQ Signs Everett, Wa
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I have a 9x12 intuos 2 with a 19 inch monitor and I think it is the right size I used to have the small graphire model and I thought it was too small. I think you would be happy with the 6x8 if you draw with small hand movements if you draw with large strokes I would think you would need a larger tablet. They do take time to learn, you kind of have to force yourself into using the tablet for all tasks.
-------------------- Steve Eisenreich Dezine Signs PO BOX 6052 Stn Forces Cold Lake, Alberta T9M 2C5 Posts: 774 | From: Cold Lake | Registered: Mar 2000
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Wycom has training seminars around the country. Try a google search. They are usually two day events. I'm planning on taking one this year.
I have a 9"X12" and just know I'm not using it to it's full advantage.
J.
-------------------- Joe Crumley Norman Sign Company 2200 Research Park Blvd. Norman, OK 73069 Posts: 1428 | From: 2200 Research Park Blvd. | Registered: Sep 2001
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Personally, I'd recommend eBay. And, with a tablet, "like new" is as good as "new". There simply isn't that much to wear out on them. You've got the nibs, which are very inexpensive. Then there's the overlay sheet, also inexpensive to replace. "Like new" tells me that the overlay is in good shape anyway.
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Adrienne -- I have a 4x5 Wacom Graphire...but I just don't really use it. I never had a problem with using the mouse. A lot of people like the larger (more expensive) ones, but you might wanna try a smaller one to see if you like the feel of it first.
This one works fine, hardly used...I needed some extra cash so I was planning on selling it on eBay. If you are interested in buying it, drop me an email at ryan_long_01@hotmail.com. I'll sell it for whatever they are going for on eBay.
-------------------- Ryan Long Magic Light Neon Sign Co. Crawfordsville, IN Posts: 132 | From: Crawfordsville, IN | Registered: Jul 2005
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I disagree with Ryan on this one. 4x5 is too small for graphics use. Anything less than 6x8 is throwing your money away and will be of no use to you.
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