Wacom Intos3 6x8 inch pen tablet delivers
I first thought I wanted a 9x12 tablet, but from reading other reviews I decided on the 6x8 and it really is a comfortable size. I enjoy working with the tablet. It is not the same for me as using a tool in my hand directly on the artwork. I think that cognitive shift may come with more hours of practice though.
It's a lot of fun to use, well designed and sturdy. I get the feeling that I am going out for an adventure each time I sit down to use it.
Great Product!
The Wacom Intuos tablet was recieved as described. Very easy to install and to use. I highly recommend this product
Simply Amazing!
The tablet is amazing and so simple to install! In about five minutes i was able to have my set up going, and from there on there was nothing but fun in photoshop.
What's with the worthless mouse? Toggle to touchpad instead?
I had previously bought the 6x11 from Amazon, and then exchanged it for this 6x8. 6x11 was too big to be practical because the whole tablet itself extends far beyond the 6x11 workable space: (1) it will not fit most laptop bags (I have a 15" WIDESCREEN notebook), (2) I think most good artists use fine finger movements and do not need more space than 6x8. 6x8 is perfect for my use; this is a great tablet. However, I don't know why they keep including the worthless mouse. If the tablet is turned even slightly, the mouse starts moving in unexpected directions. Even if you keep the tablet perfectly straight against you, the cursor often travels in weird directions since it's very awkward to keep the mouse moving perfectly aligned to the 6x8 box! This is very different from using a typical mouse. Don't plan on throwing away your old mouse or trackball. It would be nice if there was a switch to toggle this thing to a touchpad; then I can throw away the mouse/trackball.
wacom Table Intros 3
I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this Wacom Tablet. I orginally purchased this tablet to use with my Photoshop Elements software, which I found difficult to use all of the features correctly and knew that a tablet would solve most of my problems. I have had my Wacom Intuos 3 table for about three weeks now and I am so impressed with the features. For someone like me who sits on the bed with the laptop on my very small adjustable desk this is perfect. I have everything I need on the Wacom table (the keyboard, mouse, etc.) and I no longer need to reach for my laptop in uncomfortable positions and I no longer have to worry about getting muscle aches because my Wacom sits easily in my lap and allows me to do everything from this position. I have the 6x8, since this size is recommended for people using a laptop screen of average size or a desktop with an average screen. I was going to try to get the 12x12 because I like space, but that size is for someone using an LCD screen that is about 40 inches. Since I don't plan on using this Wacom with my television, this size is perfect for me.
I also like the feature that allows me to handwrite on the tablet and it automatically transforms it into written text. This feature is good for note taking college students. Each day I find a new feature, so overall I am very pleased with this purchase and it provides hours of fun.
Also I should note that it comes with Photoshop Elements 6.0, and two other applications that I have not had much time to use yet.
When I first got this tablet, I went immediately to [...] to download the latest software for this tablet, as this was recommended by another reviewer who had problems. I am glad that I did go to the site, because it had the latest version of software that was last updated in October of 2008. I read on the site that this latest update solves some software problems. I have not had any problems since having my Wacom tablet.
