Hector Javkin Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I've never used a Wacom tablet, or seen anyone using one. There is a local adoffering several older ones, but I won't have a chance to know which models theyare until I go see them tomorrow. Are there some that I should avoid? Othersthat I should look for? Has anyone encountered problems transferring thesoftware that must come with them? Are the improvements in the latest modelssufficiently attractive that I should forget about older ones. I would appreciate any advice here. I expect to use a tablet to select areas inPhotoshop CS2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_preiss Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I have an ArtPad II from the depths of the 1990's. It connects with a serial port. It works great with my Dell Latitude laptop. Wacom has all the drivers for every tablet they've made on their website. This one's got pressure sensitivity, but I couldn't get angle sensitivity to work. It's fine for editing the masks on adjustment layers, etc. I think a lot of the new features they've added are more important for digital illustrators and painters. If you're just using it to select areas, an old one should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_schmidt Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I have a Wacom tablet, an Intuit I believe. P/N on back surface is ET-0405A-U. Works great w/CS-2 and CS-3. Pressure function works fine, can switch between landscape and portrait modes to match your display, if the display can do that too. Wouldn't go back to just a mouse with Photoshop. No problem with the software on XP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samn Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I have a years old Wacom Graphite. I updated drivers no problem from Wacom when I started using Vista Home Premium. No problems at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_darnton1 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I have several different generations of the smallest tablet. They're all the same, except for cosmetics, and the driver doesn't care which one I plug in. I suspect only the appearance has changed. They're very handy for photo editing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Javkin Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 Thanks, everyone! I'll look to buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwaks Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I use an early Wacom Intuos. It requires a serial port connection as James mentioned. New computer motherboards are phasing out serial ports. It's something to consider if you plan to upgrade your computer one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Makus Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I have an older Intuos and a new computer. Updated the driver no problem. The tablet has a serial connector, but the computer is only USB. I picked up a nice serial to USB converter at a computer store. Works great. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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