Poll of the Day > Question for those that use those digital drawing pad thingys.

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AllstarSniper32 04/01/17 5:29:14 AM #1:	What specs should I look at when buying my first one ever? So to be more specific, I'm not looking to get one that costs $100 or more. I'm really looking to get a cheaper entry level one. But I'd like to know what specs to look at when looking at them. --- If the people only understood the rank injustice of our money and banking systems, there would be a revolution before morning - Andrew Jackson <cite>AllstarSniper32 posted [p:876295563] in Question f... [t:75183761]...</cite> <quote>What specs should I look at when buying my first one ever? So to be more specific, I'm not looking to get one that costs $100 or more. I'm really looking to get a cheaper entry level one. But I'd like to know what specs to look at when looking at them.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Serras 04/01/17 7:41:55 AM #2:	Specs don't really matter that much when you're looking at the entry level stuff. Just find one at a size you're comfortable with that has good reviews. I've personally got a Monoprice tablet. I've used it a fair bit and it works fine, it was also very cheap. However, I've heard the drivers don't play nice with other brand drivers, so keep that in mind if you intend to upgrade later. If you want to count on name brand reliability, Wacom usually has a tablet or two under $100. However, they will be very small. Make sure to check the dimensions before buying one. --- An asteroid, Mr. President. <cite>Serras posted [p:876298263] in Question f... [t:75183761]...</cite> <quote>Specs don't really matter that much when you're looking at the entry level stuff. Just find one at a size you're comfortable with that has good reviews. I've personally got a Monoprice tablet. I've used it a fair bit and it works fine, it was also very cheap. However, I've heard the drivers don't play nice with other brand drivers, so keep that in mind if you intend to upgrade later. If you want to count on name brand reliability, Wacom usually has a tablet or two under $100. However, they will be very small. Make sure to check the dimensions before buying one.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AllstarSniper32 04/01/17 9:26:13 AM #3:	What's a good starting size? Also, what does size really do? I understand more area that you can work with but I've never used one before so I'm not sure what else a bigger size has. As far as drivers go, I'm sure I'll be able to delete drivers whenever I can upgrade to a better one. Assuming I can learn to use one for my needs. --- If the people only understood the rank injustice of our money and banking systems, there would be a revolution before morning - Andrew Jackson <cite>AllstarSniper32 posted [p:876301014] in Question f... [t:75183761]...</cite> <quote>What's a good starting size? Also, what does size really do? I understand more area that you can work with but I've never used one before so I'm not sure what else a bigger size has. As far as drivers go, I'm sure I'll be able to delete drivers whenever I can upgrade to a better one. Assuming I can learn to use one for my needs.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AllstarSniper32 04/01/17 4:59:56 PM #4:	bump! --- If the people only understood the rank injustice of our money and banking systems, there would be a revolution before morning - Andrew Jackson <cite>AllstarSniper32 posted [p:876322225] in Question f... [t:75183761]...</cite> <quote>bump!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
slacker03150 04/01/17 5:06:26 PM #5:	AllstarSniper32 posted... What specs should I look at when buying my first one ever? So to be more specific, I'm not looking to get one that costs $100 or more. I'm really looking to get a cheaper entry level one. But I'd like to know what specs to look at when looking at them. You are getting a crap one then. You don't need to drop $500 on an intuos pro, but you should at least drop $100. --- I am awesome and so are you. Lenny gone but not forgotten. - 12/10/2015 <cite>slacker03150 posted [p:876322541] in Question f... [t:75183761]...</cite> <quote><cite>AllstarSniper32 posted...</cite> <quote>What specs should I look at when buying my first one ever? So to be more specific, I'm not looking to get one that costs $100 or more. I'm really looking to get a cheaper entry level one. But I'd like to know what specs to look at when looking at them. </quote> You are getting a crap one then. You don't need to drop $500 on an intuos pro, but you should at least drop $100.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AllstarSniper32 04/01/17 5:09:03 PM #6:	slacker03150 posted... You are getting a crap one then. Ok...but what makes them crappy? --- If the people only understood the rank injustice of our money and banking systems, there would be a revolution before morning - Andrew Jackson <cite>AllstarSniper32 posted [p:876322670] in Question f... [t:75183761]...</cite> <quote><cite>slacker03150 posted...</cite> <quote>You are getting a crap one then.</quote> Ok...but what makes them crappy?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 04/01/17 5:23:38 PM #7:	tbh, I got that one uDraw tablet for the ps3 which I keep meaning to look up if it has PC support. Granted, it's not a huge tablet so it might not be practical anyway. --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash <cite>Zeus posted [p:876323430] in Question f... [t:75183761]...</cite> <quote>tbh, I got that one uDraw tablet for the ps3 which I keep meaning to look up if it has PC support. Granted, it's not a huge tablet so it might not be practical anyway.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AllstarSniper32 04/02/17 4:51:03 AM #8:	bump --- If the people only understood the rank injustice of our money and banking systems, there would be a revolution before morning - Andrew Jackson <cite>AllstarSniper32 posted [p:876356170] in Question f... [t:75183761]...</cite> <quote>bump</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Serras 04/02/17 3:58:47 PM #9:	AllstarSniper32 posted... What's a good starting size? Also, what does size really do? I understand more area that you can work with but I've never used one before so I'm not sure what else a bigger size has. Sorry for late response. A larger size allows you more precision more easily. If you draw, say, a line that's two inches long on your tablet (two inches across the tablet's area, not on the computer), it'll turn out waaaay longer on a small tablet compared to a big one, because that two inches is much more surface area on the small tablet. The working area on a tablet always represents your entire computer screen. Of course you can counteract this by just zooming in a lot, which is recommended for digital art anyway. A larger tablet also allows your hand to make wide, sweeping gestures, so if you like to draw like that, you'll need a larger tablet. If you don't do that or are new to drawing entirely, don't worry too much about getting something big, just get something that's within your price range that isn't too small for you. If you can comfortably draw in a small 6"x4" space, cool, if you can't or don't know, I'd advise going for a medium sized tablet. --- An asteroid, Mr. President. <cite>Serras posted [p:876381031] in Question f... [t:75183761]...</cite> <quote><cite>AllstarSniper32 posted...</cite> <quote>What's a good starting size? Also, what does size really do? I understand more area that you can work with but I've never used one before so I'm not sure what else a bigger size has.</quote> Sorry for late response. A larger size allows you more precision more easily. If you draw, say, a line that's two inches long on your tablet (two inches across the tablet's area, not on the computer), it'll turn out waaaay longer on a small tablet compared to a big one, because that two inches is much more surface area on the small tablet. The working area on a tablet always represents your entire computer screen. Of course you can counteract this by just zooming in a lot, which is recommended for digital art anyway. A larger tablet also allows your hand to make wide, sweeping gestures, so if you like to draw like that, you'll need a larger tablet. If you don't do that or are new to drawing entirely, don't worry too much about getting something big, just get something that's within your price range that isn't too small for you. If you can comfortably draw in a small 6"x4" space, cool, if you can't or don't know, I'd advise going for a medium sized tablet.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AllstarSniper32 04/02/17 4:20:13 PM #10:	Serras posted... The working area on a tablet always represents your entire computer screen. oohhhh ok! That's actually extremely helpful info! Thanks! Serras posted... I'd advise going for a medium sized tablet. What's considered small, medium, and large sizes? --- If the people only understood the rank injustice of our money and banking systems, there would be a revolution before morning - Andrew Jackson <cite>AllstarSniper32 posted [p:876382246] in Question f... [t:75183761]...</cite> <quote><cite>Serras posted...</cite> <quote>The working area on a tablet always represents your entire computer screen.</quote> oohhhh ok! That's actually extremely helpful info! Thanks! <cite>Serras posted...</cite> <quote> I'd advise going for a medium sized tablet.</quote> What's considered small, medium, and large sizes?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Serras 04/02/17 5:58:51 PM #11:	AllstarSniper32 posted... What's considered small, medium, and large sizes? It varies by maker, but anything bigger than a regular 8.5"x11" sheet of paper is pretty large. 6"x4" or smaller is pretty small, and anything in between seems around average. Some common sizes are 10"x6.25" and 8"x6", so you can probably find some well-reviewed tablets in those sizes for about $50-80. Keep in mind those measurements are just for active area, so the tablet itself may be significantly bigger. I draw with mine in my lap since I have no desk space, haha. --- An asteroid, Mr. President. <cite>Serras posted [p:876387899] in Question f... [t:75183761]...</cite> <quote><cite>AllstarSniper32 posted...</cite> <quote>What's considered small, medium, and large sizes?</quote> It varies by maker, but anything bigger than a regular 8.5"x11" sheet of paper is pretty large. 6"x4" or smaller is pretty small, and anything in between seems around average. Some common sizes are 10"x6.25" and 8"x6", so you can probably find some well-reviewed tablets in those sizes for about $50-80. Keep in mind those measurements are just for active area, so the tablet itself may be significantly bigger. I draw with mine in my lap since I have no desk space, haha.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AllstarSniper32 04/05/17 3:39:37 AM #12:	Oh yeah, one more question, what are some trusted drawing tablet brands? --- If the people only understood the rank injustice of our money and banking systems, there would be a revolution before morning - Andrew Jackson <cite>AllstarSniper32 posted [p:876572420] in Question f... [t:75183761]...</cite> <quote>Oh yeah, one more question, what are some trusted drawing tablet brands?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AllstarSniper32 04/08/17 4:33:55 PM #13:	a bump, just so I can get the info from this topic again. --- If the people only understood the rank injustice of our money and banking systems, there would be a revolution before morning - Andrew Jackson <cite>AllstarSniper32 posted [p:876806735] in Question f... [t:75183761]...</cite> <quote>a bump, just so I can get the info from this topic again.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
adjl 04/08/17 4:42:10 PM #14:	Serras posted... The working area on a tablet always represents your entire computer screen. Unless you configure it to only represent a subset of the screen. --- This is my signature. It exists to keep people from skipping the last line of my posts. <cite>adjl posted [p:876807159] in Question f... [t:75183761]...</cite> <quote><cite>Serras posted...</cite> <quote>The working area on a tablet always represents your entire computer screen.</quote> Unless you configure it to only represent a subset of the screen.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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