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Graphic Tablet Advice Pls!
Dear Creative Cowers,
I’m new to the site, but was hoping to ask for some advice please before investing in a new graphic tablet, as I am finding it difficult to choose one for my needs.
I would like one that enables me to draw directly onto the screen, but wondered what the pros and cons might be of the following options:
1. Tablet connects with laptop.
2. Stand alone tablet.
3. Drawing Software run via an Ipad.I’m not a full time graphic designer, but would potentially be using it to produce some work for sale (card/print designs, board game designs, logos etc), and so would probably need something at the semi-professional end of the market.
Any advice on models which have a good selection of bells and whistles, while remaining affordable (perhaps in the £400-£500 region), that would enable me to learn while producing some nice results, would be very much appreciated!
Thank you!
Viktorija -
7 Replies
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you can use anything..just be sure the program your using- if its not photoshop or illustrator..allows you to set your own resolution or dpi
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[Viktorija Osipova] “1. Tablet connects with laptop.”
They are affordable and you can use these with any application you have on your computer.
[Viktorija Osipova] “2. Stand alone tablet.”
Like a Wacom Mobilestudio? They are really expensive and if there are any hardware issues you’ll need to replace or repair the whole thing. They are pretty neat though.
[Viktorija Osipova] “3. Drawing Software run via an Ipad.”
A newer iPad with a pencil will cost more than a Wacom. Also you will be limited by the apps available.
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Hi Richard, thank you for your reply! I am intending to use Photoshop for the start but would love to know if there are any other softwares you’d recommend?
Best wishes,
Viktorija -
Hi Tero, thank you for your reply and advise!
After doing a bit more research I have now purchased Wacom Cintiq 16 tablet and hope it will be perfect little device to fit my needs.. or learn how to use it for the start ?Best wishes,
Viktorija -
[Viktorija Osipova] “After doing a bit more research I have now purchased Wacom Cintiq 16 tablet “
Great choice! I was about to post this exact recommendation, so I feel proud for having helped, even though I did not help at all. LOL I got my first Wacom tablet in 1991 or ’92, and have always been a huge fan, especially of Cintiq in particular. I have a feeling that I am not the only one, too.
Good luck! And be sure to send us a link when you have posted some of the art you have made with it! ☺
Cheers,
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Depends what your needs are. Personally I use a smaller XP-Pen Artist 12 Pro : https://www.xp-pen.com/product/479.html display graphics tablet , because I use it for a bunch of adobe programs. But my girlfriend uses an ipad with pen, because she doesn’t really use a computer for work, but just needs something to make sketches on. If you’re already using a pc or adobe programs for graphic design, buy a drawing tablet. If you want something to doodle on, especially on the go, get an ipad.
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Check out new alternatives to the wacom. The x-pen and the hurion both have 24 inc 2.5k screens. They need to be attached to a computer. There are tons of youtube reviews. Hurion has a standalone 16-inch tablet
Cintiq is the standard but depending on your needs it might be an overkill pricewise and in capabilities.
Ric Marty
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