GeckoFood's Journal: [geek] Writing Tablet for PC

I just bought a Bamboo small writing tablet for my system at home. It was a snap decision and was a purchase based solely on a whim.

I have learned a lot about it already. After spending two days with it, I wonder how on earth I ever used a mouse for so long to get anything done. A trackball is not much better. I wasn't sure I would ever get used to it when I started, but it's coming quickly. The only thing I lack right now is a scroll wheel, and I think I likely have that except that I don't know how to use it yet.

I can actually draw as badly on the PC now as I can on paper. With Corel Painter or SketchBook Pro loaded, I can actually do some spiffy things with it too. Apparently I am better than I thought. I am starting to understand how artists can do what they do on the computer.

What is my plan for this thing? I don't have one. I am just learning and having fun.

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[stoolpigeon]

I was just thinking about picking up a tablet again last night. Love to hear more of your thoughts on the device as you work with it more.

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[GeckoFood]

So far it has been a real learning experience. It is working with the PC in a new way, unlike anything else I have done. I know I have zero artistic ability but I have a desire to learn.

I looked at Genius tablets as well and they get a bad rap, which is why I went with the Bamboo. A larger one would have been nice but I didn't want to spend any more money than I did.

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[Shadow Wrought]

My stepson got one and has really liked it for doing art and photo editing. I'd like to have one someday when my Masterplan(TM) finally gets closer to fruition but, that's at least a year or two out;-)

Like SP, I'd like to hear more about your experiences, too.

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[nizo]

I love my older Wacom. Mine is the smaller graphire, but I haven't regretted the smaller size. Traditional artists will whine about it, but seriously I love drawing digitally (much less messy, I have an undo function, and I don't have to buy art supplies).

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[nizo]

Oh and by the way, the Bamboo was the way to go because most other tablets from other companies require you to have a battery for the pen, which is a pain.

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[nizo]

Get a Wacom (pronounced "wack-um") tablet. Seriously, they are the best ones, no questions asked.

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[GeckoFood]

A Bamboo *is* a Wacom.

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[nizo]

Yeah; sorry that wasn't clear from my post. Bamboo is latest line of entry level Wacom tablets.