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T D Homa · February 18th, 2008

Good Afternoon,

As I begin to be more experienced in using Adobe CS3 and I am begining to draw my designs out much more. I find that I like working on my designs both electronically and just plan paper. When not near my machine I am sketching designs out and sometimes find that I don't get similar aspects as the sketches I originally will do. It may be do to the fact I am not a pro when it comes to sketching or drawing using a mouse or trackball.

I have begun to think about purchasing a digital drawing pad so I can get both my mind in the state I am when I am sketching as well as giving my hands a more controlled feel and flow of working in CS3. I was wondering if any of you would like to comment and share your views of using a digital drawing pad. Pros, Cons and personal experiences. Also if anyone does use one please give me any suggestion what I should look for in one I may purchase.

Thank you in Advance for your help,

TDH

Chani · February 18th, 2008

I don't have one yet, but from everything I've read on the internet, the ONLY brand you want to look at is Wacom.

The size or model you get is up to you.

We're planning on buying a Wacom Intuos3 6x11 (Widescreen).

charles95405 · February 18th, 2008

I solved that some years ago when I bought my first Tablet PC...Now I can just draw on the screen...with a stylus easier for hand/eye coordination

Chani · February 18th, 2008

Yeah, I'd love either a tablet PC or a Wacom Cintiq with a built-in screen.

prometheus · February 19th, 2008

If you are used to drawing by hand, I think it is quite easy to use and you will do well. If you aren't, it takes a little getting used to it.

Charles, what Tablet PC do you have?

I like that Wacom came out with that $999 Cintiq.

charles95405 · February 19th, 2008

I have two tablets...the older one is a Motion 1400 with view anywhere screen. It is like a big wacom...no keyboard or CD burner attached, but you can attach one if you like. The newer one is a Toshiba TC4200. This one is like a normal laptop with the screen that swivels and lays down flat over the keyboard if you want to draw like a wacom. and it does have a CD burner. Nice unit Both are full fledged computers with 1 gig ram and 80 hard drive

binki · February 24th, 2008

we have the smallest wacom and it is great. my ability to work with it out of the box was instant and i now use it instead of the mouse for just about everything.

the funk · February 24th, 2008

Agreed, I use it exclusively instead of the mouse. The extra buttons on the tablet make browsing much faster.

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