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General Discussion / Re: Official Off-Topic Thread
« on: March 02, 2010, 06:07:17 am »
I had a Graphire3, but only one of the 4x5 models. It lasted me for several years before I became more serious in using them and upgraded to an Intuos3 9x12. The difference was immediate, and immense. The lines from the Intuos are significantly cleaner, the tablet itself is much smoother, and the shortcut buttons surprisingly useful.
I recently purchased a Bamboo Pen tablet so I could have a tablet for mobile usage, and I have to say I'm really impressed, even considering the Intuos. The texture on the surface is quite enjoyable, and the wider format is more natural, especially if you're using it on or with a laptop. The pen isn't as comfortable as the Intuos, as it is not as ergonomic and lacks both a rubber grip and eraser, but the quality of the Bamboo itself is also worth mentioning: the lines are smooth and it is decent at handling broad movements. I'd say it's nearly as good as the Intuos (although the Intuos is still better for higher resolution work (I use the Bamboo on a 1920x1200 display, and the Intuos on a 2560x1600, and have almost no problem with moderately broad strokes on either)).
From what I hear, the Intuos4 have the same texture and many upgrades similar to the Bamboo line (increased pressure levels, faster response, higher sensitivity, etc.), so I'd say that if you were at all serious about using it to supplement your drawing, and already were comfortable with a tablet, this would be the category to go for. Unless, of course, you can afford that incredibly sexy new Cintiq 21UX (or a secondhand last-gen, or the 12WX).
So anyway, hi again. Good to see many of the "oldies" are still around, even after the last 3-5 years.
(Anyone heard from goat recently?)
I recently purchased a Bamboo Pen tablet so I could have a tablet for mobile usage, and I have to say I'm really impressed, even considering the Intuos. The texture on the surface is quite enjoyable, and the wider format is more natural, especially if you're using it on or with a laptop. The pen isn't as comfortable as the Intuos, as it is not as ergonomic and lacks both a rubber grip and eraser, but the quality of the Bamboo itself is also worth mentioning: the lines are smooth and it is decent at handling broad movements. I'd say it's nearly as good as the Intuos (although the Intuos is still better for higher resolution work (I use the Bamboo on a 1920x1200 display, and the Intuos on a 2560x1600, and have almost no problem with moderately broad strokes on either)).
From what I hear, the Intuos4 have the same texture and many upgrades similar to the Bamboo line (increased pressure levels, faster response, higher sensitivity, etc.), so I'd say that if you were at all serious about using it to supplement your drawing, and already were comfortable with a tablet, this would be the category to go for. Unless, of course, you can afford that incredibly sexy new Cintiq 21UX (or a secondhand last-gen, or the 12WX).
So anyway, hi again. Good to see many of the "oldies" are still around, even after the last 3-5 years.
(Anyone heard from goat recently?)