Is this good for doing art? Im looking for a similar product for art requests. I want something easier than my laptop touchpad
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It works much like a pen, however you need software that allows you to draw/sketch for it to do so.
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no. it's very all over the place. writing with it looks like kindergarten writing. also, the software that comes with it is practically a virus. very hard to delete. i only recommend the mouse part for short notes.
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I find it works well in photoshop. certainly better than a mouse. It takes a lot of practice to get fine details, but I think it's worth it.
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I think it would be great for drawing/doodling! I got mine and I LOVE it. And I'm by no means a professional. Comes with two fairly easy to use programs/software. It takes a few days to get used to, because you aren't looking at the tablet when you draw, but once you get the hang of it, it works like a charm! I think it'd be a great gift for your daughter, especially if she wants to get more into digital art. :D
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Hi Joshua. This is a Touchscreen Drawing 'tablet' and needs a laptop or a desktop to work. It's basically just a big HD Touchscreen TV that lets you draw right on to it. I love it. B.M.Mahon
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I have a mac and it works well. The program (Sketchbook) shouldn't matter; you can use this PenPad to browse the internet or play games if you so wanted! It's like an alternative mouse.
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It works good with the sketchbook for android app that I use on a dragon touch 10.1 inch tablet. I haven't finished complete sketches with it yet because of all the features that comes with it, but am able to color scanned or photographed pencil sketches from my portfolio. The only difference I'm unsure of is that I have a screen protector on my tablet and the pen to screen interaction might be a little off if you don't wipe your screen first since the tip is micro fiber. But all in all I think it's a good pen because it has a sharper and more visible point to allow fine long strokes, but depending on your software that can be easily fixed with zoom and a range of point size features. It works good with the sketchbook for android app that I use on a dragon touch 10.1 inch tablet. I haven't finished complete sketches with it yet because of all the features that comes with it, but am able to color scanned or photographed pencil sketches from my portfolio. The only difference I'm unsure of is that I have a screen protector on my tablet and the pen to screen interaction might be a little off if you don't wipe your screen first since the tip is micro fiber. But all in all I think it's a good pen because it has a sharper and more visible point to allow fine long strokes, but... » Read More It works good with the sketchbook for android app that I use on a dragon touch 10.1 inch tablet. I haven't finished complete sketches with it yet because of all the features that comes with it, but am able to color scanned or photographed pencil sketches from my portfolio. The only difference I'm unsure of is that I have a screen protector on my tablet and the pen to screen interaction might be a little off if you don't wipe your screen first since the tip is micro fiber. But all in all I think it's a good pen because it has a sharper and more visible point to allow fine long strokes, but depending on your software that can be easily fixed with zoom and a range of point size features. « Show Less
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The Wacom is a great tool for drawing, I would think that pretty much anyone can pick it up since it works like a pen. It's also more ergonomic than a mouse in my opinion.
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I use touch screen workstations everyday. I sell them. They are great if you're working with pictures, touch-based games, using painting and drawing software, etc. But at the end of the day, when it comes to serious work, you need a seriously comfortable keyboard and a responsive trackpad. Nothing beats the Macbook line. Most of my work is typing, so having a touch screen is useless. I prefer touch on a all-in-one desktop instead of a laptop. It's just unnatural to reach up to a laptop screen to touch every time. The macbook trackpad has multi-finger gestures that are just more intuitive than any touchscreen for moving windows around and controlling your system. I thought about purchasing a touch-screen enable windows laptop, but I'm not a huge windows fan (I see too many problems daily with windows), not to mention I simply would not have a use for the touch screen. I take the Macbook line's trackpad over any touchscreen.
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I have a drawing tablet but have never really needed it with Anime Studio. I guess it could be useful for small details, but the tools in Anime are quite comprehensive so I've always worked with a mouse. I would recommend getting the program, playing around with it until you're familiar with the tools; then decide what additional things you need.
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I like it, however i'm not an expert graphic artist. I use it occasionally with Corel Draw,Gimp and other graphic software with various results. From a novice point of view i think it's a great stepping stone to a more professional tablet that costs 100's more. It's been reliable for me and the battery stays charged a long time . The wireless part is great too because i can hold the tablet at various angles and positions without tangling wires. One thing i dislike is the auto battery save feature that makes me turn off tablet and back on to continue working, but only happens when it sits unused for a while. Hope this helps. I like it, however i'm not an expert graphic artist. I use it occasionally with Corel Draw,Gimp and other graphic software with various results. From a novice point of view i think it's a great stepping stone to a more professional tablet that costs 100's more. It's been reliable for me and the battery stays charged a long time . The wireless part is great too because i can hold the tablet at various angles and positions without tangling wires. One thing i dislike is the auto battery save feature that makes me turn off tablet and back on to continue working, but only happens when it sits... » Read More I like it, however i'm not an expert graphic artist. I use it occasionally with Corel Draw,Gimp and other graphic software with various results. From a novice point of view i think it's a great stepping stone to a more professional tablet that costs 100's more. It's been reliable for me and the battery stays charged a long time . The wireless part is great too because i can hold the tablet at various angles and positions without tangling wires. One thing i dislike is the auto battery save feature that makes me turn off tablet and back on to continue working, but only happens when it sits unused for a while. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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No, this only works with the Wacom Intuos 4, 5, and certain Cintiq tablets -- which are drawing interfaces for digital artists. *Not* for use with computer tablets like iPads, etc.
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This is just the tool you use to create graphics, draw, write, edit photos, etc. "It" doesn't actually save anything. Your computer saves whatever you create with the PenPad.
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I find it frustrating for simple desktop use. It will sometimes click things when you don't want it to. It's not precise or very accurate. It sometimes goes off on its tangent i.e it'll drift to the edge for no reason. It's terrible really. Use a mouse it'll cut down on the frustration level immensely. However I will add that as of now the trackpad is officially the only problem I have with it. Fanstastic computer otherwise.
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Thanks very much. Toony type vector art is exactly what I am going to be drawing (at least at first). I am OK with real material but have never tried with a computer. I planned on drawing directly in the Anime Studio Pro 7 but I think I will check out this Alias Sketchbook Pro you talk about.
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I have been using "Paper" by 53 most often, but there are other great apps out there... it is really more a question of which app has the features, effects and workflow that you like. I am a sketch artist that uses pen and watercolor, so this app mimics these tools well. I wanted the brush because I am comfortable working with one, but it does not give a different line than any other stylus that it's not pressure sensitive (like the pogo connect).
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It depends how detail your work will be. I have gotten some good results for certain drawings, but I prefer Jot Touch for drawing and art work. Can't say for writting though I assume that if you can control the thickness of the stroke it would do the job. I would recommend you check out the pressure sensitive styli that are available now.
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The stylus/digitizer is by ntrig, which does not have a good reputation for working well with PhotoShop. I've tried it myself and it doesn't work except as a simple mouse pointer.
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The pen input is really nice for Adobe Creative suite. You'll have to download addition drivers from Wacom. So from that perspective it would be a great PS tool. But if I were to go that route I would rather spring for a core i5 surface pro 3. A traditional laptop should be more powerful dollar for dollar but you don't get the wacom digitizer.