Wacom tablet

[karen donnybrook]

I have just got my Wacom tablet :) - still set it up though :D . My bundled software was PhotoImpact 10 SE and Corel Painter Essentials 2 (2 discs). The mouse is an optional extra - is it an advantage to the Wacom mouse or not?

[Carbone]

Karen,

Congratulations :)

As for the mouse, since Day #1, it's been sitting in a drawer, somewhere... I don't use the Wacom for anything other then Photoshop and other graphics apps.

Ray

[Valerie]

Karen / Ray, I'm hearing allot about the Wacom Tablet, maybe dumb question, but what is it used for?

[Carbone]

It's a tablet with a dedicated pen and mouse. Both pen and mouse are wireless. The tablet reads the pressure level (512) from the pencil, making it more natural to draw or make complex selections.

www.wacom.com

:)

Ray

[Valerie]

Thanks Ray. Perhap a Birthday wish for me.

[Jodi Frye]

my wacom mouse collects dust. Never use it.

[Carbone]

Valerie, you may find one used on e-bay, you could spot a fine deal over there :)

Ray

[Pauline]

Karen congratulations. You are going to just love it. My mouse also collects just. I have my regular mouse set up beside the tablet and use it when necessary.

One word of caution. DO NOT have the mouse and the pen on the pad at the same time or it won't work! This has caught up many people.

And Ray thanks for all your help last night. After our morning walk I intend to sign up for Lynda.com lessons.

[bwolford]

Wacom mouse = paperweight.

Wacom Pen and tablet = "crack" for digital photographers.

Brice

[ktnoon60]

Great news Karen, you'll love it once you get the hang of it. Like everyone else I never use the mouse.

Kt

[Robyn]

When I got my tablet I didn't choose to get the Wacom mouse......I've just got the regular mouse set up side by side with the tablet.

[jwhitten]

I never use my Wacom mouse, but it's nice to know I have a back up if my wireless, optical mouse ever malfunctions. You'll love the tablet when you get accustomed to it. It's the best accessory I ever purchased :)

Joe

[Red Sky]

I'm with Joe. Sometimes the batteries go on my wireless mouse, and it's good to have a close backup to use if spares aren't around. Other than that....

[Jodi Frye]

Well I chose a 'wired' mouse because I have little kids....anyone who has kids knows that things vanish into thin air and kids have no clue what you are talking about when you ask them where something is......anyways, and it's a Logitech so I don't suspect I'll be blowing the dust off the Wacom mouse anytime soon :)

[willpresley]

Well I dabbled with the Wacom Mouse a little bit - but much prefer my 7-button Optical mouse for most of my computing needs.

[Wendy]

I'm with Joe on this one ... its a good backup for the wireless mouse ..

In fact when the batteries go in the wireless mouse I use the wacom one to finish off what I am doing ...:)

Wendy

[Carbone]

Pauline, the pleasure was (is) mine :)

Ray

[lilumair_5]

hi ray i would like to have the discount code please and have any one found out how to find the blue tooth sytem in your computer

[Wendy]

Hi there ...

... and welcome to the forum :)

I'm not sure which discount code you mean ...

Wendy

[Jodi Frye]

ya discount code would be nice but if my memory serves me it was another user that had it but it was ending it's 'use' date.

I would like to find a way to get Intuos 3 at a discount ...I'm ready to upgrade...well, in my dreams i am.

[Carbone]

I am sorry, I don't know what code you're referencing.. :(


Ray

[maddawgz]

hi i just got a wacom tablet thing..im not sure what im doing how can i do handwritten emails like write in my emails and word also do my own signature for emails thanks do i need certain applications MD :D

do i need just write office 4 to do emails etc... specific programs to use the tablet with i tried office 2003 no go

[Pauline]

Yes, there is a separate program to allow you to write in e-mails and word.
It came with graphire 4, but I never installed it.

[maddawgz]

thanx pauline im thinking of returning it ..not that wrapped in it ..... i havnt tried photos yet......but with alot of programs they do auto touch up too u think theyre worth 150.00? perhaps cuz im not to sure on em yet....... md :confused:

[Pauline]

Are tablets worth it? Most definately. I wouldn't be without mine. It's terrific for making selections, drawing, painting. They are pressure sensitive so you can make your brushes act according to the pressure you put on the tablet.

I didn't install that other program because I have no need to 'write' in my e-mails or in word. I use the tablet for elements as well as my painter program and corel draw. Life is much easier using a pen rather than a mouse.

[harrypitts]

Hello Everyone!
Hope you all dont mind if I add a word or two. My IT Manager was trying to explane to me,He stated that I must get Cintiq 21UX he rambled on for about Twenty minutes or so about how good it is. And then he showed me how well it works.

At first I asked him what was he thinking marking on the computer! He turned and look at me as if I lost my mind! While rolling his eyes at me. I do belive I am sold on that one.

Harry

[Byron Gale]

...He stated that I must get Cintiq 21UX ...I do belive I am sold on that one...

Harry,

Have you seen the price tag on the Cintiq? :eek:

Byron

[Wendy]

Byron ...

Make that :eek: and :eek: and :eek:

Wendy

[harrypitts]

Hello Everyone!,
The price yes I did see the price. With the amount of papers I have to put my name on during the month the price for that item is very low. Please dont take that I am boasting or anything like that.

It is my new found hobby and I busted my backside worked my fingers to the bone for many years.. I think im worth it.

Harry
P.S
I am typing with my the blunt end of my fingers :D :D

[Carbone]

When I first read it, this morning, I was like... "huh.. ?!?!.. must my eyesight for it runs low without coffee..."

Well if you have the financial resources to get one, you surely wont regret it!!

Ray

[harrypitts]

When I first read it, this morning, I was like... "huh.. ?!?!.. must my eyesight for it runs low without coffee..."

Well if you have the financial resources to get one, you surely wont regret it!!

Ray

Hello Ray!
How bout I buy this round of Coffee for the forum!
Regret is'nt that where you went on a outting and your best friend had to drive home,you wake up with the thought of what did I do,I cant belive I told that joke!

Harry