Wacom Intuos3 9 x 12-Inch USB Tablet--Metallic Gray
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Customer Review: Wacom 9X12
Summary: 5 Stars
Overall this product is worth the price.
Overview
To begin the footprint of this particular tablet is 17 5/16 X 13 1/4
so you have to have enough desk or table space to accomodate it.
The overall finish and quality of the tablet had some issues; mainly some rough casting of the clear plastic on the top. Ergonomically it feels at home placed on the lap with the dimensions making it quite stable. The express keys feel solid though I don't use them as much as the quick keys.
Performance
Though I am a relative tablet novice I have taken to the Intuos 3 better than I have with my sibling's Intuos 1. Pressure sensitivity can be adjusted to suit one's tastes making the tablet itself quite responsive.
the pen is light but solid. I prefer the black felt tip stylus point rather than the standard plastic. I have laid a sheet of vellum (thick tracing paper) over the tablet in order to simulate the sensation of drawing on paper (i prefer some resistance.) The pen reacts the same as if the vellum weren't there. The 9x12 image area allows me to use my shoulder for more fluid movements when I draw and does not feel cumbersome at all. However i have not used the tablet mouse, it feels rather heavy and does not glide across the frosted plastic plate due to the layer of "felt" underneath the mouse. Installing the driver software is a snap and the customization menus are easy to understand. NOTE: the option to switch from portrait to landscape (9x12--12x9) is available in case you're wondering which I was.
This tablet has made me more efficient and more productive.
(software used: Photoshop)
Customer Review: Amazing for Corel Painter and Adobe Photoshop
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a digital artist specializing in sketchwork and comics. This piece of equipment is an amazing buy, and if you have a big enough desk for it, I suggest going with the 9x12 intuos3.
Because the Wacom Intuos3 is compatible with CS3 and Corel, it was my tablet of choice. I got it last year and haven't looked back. It's got an extremely large drawing area to work with which makes it easier to create bigger pictures on screen. It also works with Open Canvas 4, a japanese art program that specializes in sketch work.
The pressure sensitivity levels are amazing. It allows art programs to change the brush sensitivity, better simulating real media and making it easier to get varied lines. Amazing!
The side buttons are all programmable and customizable. This is extremely helpful and basically eliminated the use of the keyboard for me while working. It has sped up coloring and layout times, and it just all around an amazing and fun tool to have.
This isn't for the beginner artist but I do suggest it for those seriously considering going somewhere with their art or photography. I love this product.
Customer Review: The perfect tablet!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've never used a graphics tablet in my life but i had always wanted to so i decided to buy wacom intuous after i had read so many favourable reviews. I thought that if you are going to buy a tablet and fork out money its better to go for the best immediately so i decided on this one. At first i was worried because i had read a reviewer state that its quite difficult to use it because you cant see what you draw on the tablet but on the screen - this however was totally untrue because i really felt at home at once drawing and sketching with it and combined with Painter IX its a dream to use. Perfect sensitivity, itslike actually drawing on canvas or paper -even better because it isnt messy! Combined with painter its a real dream - so many tools and brushes to use, so many effects one can do! The pen is comfortable to use and i can actually tilt the tablet while i draw so that I can feel as if im drawing on an easel. Painter IX came with it and Corel painter essentials. Very good value for money and the perfect buy if you are serious into art and graphic art! No other tablet can equal this for sure.Customer Review: Completely worth the money
Summary: 5 Stars
I had used a Wacom Graphire 4 X 5 tablet for quite a few years before I decided to upgrade to the Intuos 3 9 X 12. It was definitely the right decision; I've used the Intuos for almost 2 years now for digital painting and I love it. I've notices my strokes translate much nicer in photoshop (or whatever program I'm using) than with the Graphire. The larger area is very nice, as I don't feel so cramped as working in the 4 X 5 space.
In the time that I've had the Intuos, I did scratch the surface and had to replace it which ran me around 20 or 25 US dollars, although that was due to not taking proper care of my nibs and neglecting to cleaning the surface now and then.
My only gripe is that the pen nibs seem to wear down rather quick (for me, anyway). I never had to change the nib on the Graphire and I had it for 5 or so years, but in the 2 years I've had the Intuos, I've replaced the nibs 3 or 4 times now.
Despite that, I would definitely recommend this tablet to anyone that's looking to upgrade from their current tablet and has the budget for it.
Customer Review: Best of the Best - Wacom Intuos3 9x12 USB Tablet
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a digital media student and freelance multimedia artist, and my mom is a retired commercial artist.
We both bought the tablet after putting up with the Aiptek version for a year.
Cons: The included mouse doesn't have many of the movement control features of a regular mouse. I'd recommend using a normal optical mouse along with the tablet. Besides, you're not buying this for its mouse.
Pros: Loads of included software (that you'll actually use), perfect compatibility with Adobe Photoshop's features (a huge discount for Adobe Photoshop CS is included), surface is washable and scratch resistant, no batteries required, awesome sensitivity at any pressure or angle, two pens in one (top of pen works as eraser tool in Photoshop) and above all, it's the industry standard choice. All other reviews will agree. There's no better tablet, and I stand by that. I've used it with everything from Adobe Photoshop CS2 to Adobe Illustrator CS2 to Macromedia Flash MX to Alias Maya.
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