Channel 9 Forums - Coffeehouse - Wacom Tablet http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/Dev/App_Themes/C9/images/feedimage.png Channel 9 Forums - Coffeehouse - Wacom Tablet http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums Channel 9 keeps you up to date with the latest news and behind the scenes info from Microsoft that developers love to keep up with. From LINQ to SilverLight – Watch videos and hear about all the cool technologies coming and the people behind them. http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums en Mon, 20 May 2013 21:34:39 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 21:34:39 GMT Rev9 6 -6 -1 Coffeehouse - Wacom Tablet I was thinking about purchasing a Wacom Tablet, specifically a Bamboo Capture. Does anyone here have a good tablet they like?

-Josh

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/Wacom-Tablet/a99df1e1afcf4afd9b2fa0bc002e28ea#a99df1e1afcf4afd9b2fa0bc002e28ea Wed, 29 Aug 2012 02:48:03 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/Wacom-Tablet/a99df1e1afcf4afd9b2fa0bc002e28ea#a99df1e1afcf4afd9b2fa0bc002e28ea Joshua Ross 6 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/Jsoh/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - Wacom Tablet Wacom has terrible left-hand mouse support... at least when I checked a yr ago.

If you're right-handed, you're good to go. Get as big a tablet as you can afford

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/Wacom-Tablet/a5d315dfe2784ff7836da0bc003a4864#a5d315dfe2784ff7836da0bc003a4864 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 03:32:12 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/Wacom-Tablet/a5d315dfe2784ff7836da0bc003a4864#a5d315dfe2784ff7836da0bc003a4864 Minh 6 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/Minh/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - Wacom Tablet @JoshRoss: I got myself a large Wacom Intuos, for CAD work, and that was a big mistake. The sensor is outstanding, but the working position is kind of awkward, as I like to keep the tablet right in front of me. This leaves no room for the keyboard which I cannot do without (that probably depends on the programs you use, but most seem to have plenty of shortcuts).

I also have lots of problems in doing without a mouse as I find absolute positioning quite tiring. All in all, unless I need pressure sensitivity, I find it's rarely worth the trouble.

Of course, this is quite subjective and the model you mentioned seems to have some nifty features (the multitouch support might solve the mouse issue, at the very least). If you cannot try one out in advance, I would suggest that at least you see if you can find a comfortable working position or you risk finding yourself with a fancy mousepad.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/Wacom-Tablet/4ff9c73e2ab04fd38d54a0bc003e7300#4ff9c73e2ab04fd38d54a0bc003e7300 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 03:47:22 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/Wacom-Tablet/4ff9c73e2ab04fd38d54a0bc003e7300#4ff9c73e2ab04fd38d54a0bc003e7300 Blue Ink 6 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/Blue Ink/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - Wacom Tablet Maybe the Intuos would be the better purchase. I don't need a giant tablet, and I would rather have something that wouldn't get in the way. I also don't want to have to push down too hard on pen and frequently wear out the nib.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/Wacom-Tablet/8b4468c0a36045f790fea0bc004fafe8#8b4468c0a36045f790fea0bc004fafe8 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 04:50:07 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/Wacom-Tablet/8b4468c0a36045f790fea0bc004fafe8#8b4468c0a36045f790fea0bc004fafe8 Joshua Ross 6 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/Jsoh/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - Wacom Tablet I've been using a Wacom since, well, I don't want to date myself that far back.

I currently use a Bamboo (MTE450). I have to say I'm just not that into it compared to my old serial port ArtPadZ's (I have 4 or 5 of them). I really like the pens from the older ones. They fit behind my ear better, they were more pencil like and less mont blanc-ish.

My best advice would be to go with a 4"x5" pad. I always scratch my head at people who get really big Wacoms. For me it's the efficiency of motion, going from one corner of the screen to the other with a little wrist, and moving my whole arm on a Wacom would get tiring. Plus a 4x5 fits better on a desk IMHO. If you need precision, you can always use zoom in the application. 

I really believe that there is no faster (or accurate) pointing device than a Wacom.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/Wacom-Tablet/555c5448a583448e811aa0bc017c46d2#555c5448a583448e811aa0bc017c46d2 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:04:32 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Forums/Coffeehouse/Wacom-Tablet/555c5448a583448e811aa0bc017c46d2#555c5448a583448e811aa0bc017c46d2 Larry Larsen 6 http://channel9.msdn.com/Niners/LarryLarsen/Discussions/RSS Coffeehouse - Wacom Tablet JoshRoss, I'd go for the Bamboo Create. The other models on the Bamboo line are too small for any serious work or use with high resolutions displays. The area and associated resolution are too small and the cursor feels jumpy and less precise. The Bamboo Create is perfect for displays up to 24", according to this Wacom's buyers guide. If you have the money, go for an Intuos5. I have one and it's amazing, even though I miss the illuminated buttons from my previous Intuos4. The medium one is the perfect size.

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