RE: FLASH: Wacom Tablets

[JohnS]

I know that I am using the older Artpad II, but I guess the technology

worked in the same way. The pen must contain some kind of electronic array

that interacts with the pad. I do not know how this kind of pen would work

without the pad. My guess is that the Wacom pens do need the pad. The again,

perhaps the newer pens work on a RF transmitter. 


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Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2000 3:40 PM

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Subject: Re: FLASH: Wacom Tablets



Brian wrote:

> 

snip


> If you can draw pictures with a brick, stick with your mouse. If you're

like

> the rest of us artists, go for the tablet. You'll wonder why you ever

> waited...

> 

> -Brian Matthews

> 


Someone told me that a pad isn't really necessary .. a good pen on a

flat surface is just as good and cheaper. I have no experience at all

with these input devices. I wanted to get an Intuos WACOM pad asap, but

now I'm not so sure. Also on their web site they are pretty much out of

stock, at least the 9" x 12" one. Anyone any experience with these pens

without a pad ?? ..


Cheers, Gert

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