Buy Wacom Intuos2 6x8 Graphics Tablet (USB)Wacom Intuos2 6x8 Graphics Tablet (USB) Product Description:
- Graphics tablet and highly accurate, cordless, ball-free mouse complete with scroll-wheel
- Grip pen features patented batteryless, cordless technology with 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity
- May reduce repetitive stress injuries
- Unlocks the power of Photoshop, Painter, Paint Shop Pro and other professional graphics applications
- Works on PC or Mac with USB connection
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64 of 64 people found the following review helpful.
The only choice in graphics tablets
By Anthony Peak
The Wacom Intuos2 6x8 is the tablet I use to create all my Painter sketches. It's actually 13.5" x 10.2" x .6" in size. 6x8 is only the usable area. It has an impressive 1024 pressure levels, though even when using programs without pressure levels such as oekaki boards online, the difference between a tablet and a mouse is outstanding. However, when using programs like Painter that use the pressure, it's so well implemented it's second nature. You'll easily adjust to how hard to push with the stylus.
I'm not 100% sure how the technology works, but the pressure seems to have nothing to do with pushing on the tablet itself. Instead, the pressure seems to be done in the stylus, based on how hard the tip of the stylus is being pushed. This is great, and extends the life of the tablet dramatically. It feels very solid and durable. I honestly believe it will last for years and years.
Not only does it respond to the slightest touch, but it also responds to hovering above the tablet. Many people ask "how will I know where the cursor will appear when I press on the tablet?" Well, there's an easy answer to that. When you hover the stylus above the tablet, up to a good inch or so, the cursor still fully responds without actually marking. This makes it effortless to move around the screen and have the greatest of accuracy.
I myself am I die hard mouse user, I still prefer to use my mouse for work in Photoshop, simply for greater control. Most tablet users I know do the same; they use the mouse for some tasks and the tablet for others. Many, including myself, use both at once. Don't expect to throw your mouse out the window.
A lot of people get their first tablet and reject it quickly because it's not exactly how they expect. However, stick with it. Soon enough you'll be using it without any effort at all. And I know the sticker price is high, but I believe one good tablet like the Intuos2 will not only physically last for years, but will stay somewhat current and up to date for many years as well. Although I'm sure bigger and better will come, I don't see older tablets becoming worthless any time soon.
The Wacom name is flawless. Wacom is without question the leader of graphic tablets. A little competition wouldn't hurt; prices are quite high at the moment. However, the qualities of the tablets are wonderful.
The last issue to consider is what size to get. As I said at the start, 6x8 is only the active size. The tablet itself is quite larger. I personally use my tablet on a pullout keyboard tray, and the 6x8 tablet fits perfectly. Also, some people actually prefer the smaller tablets because a smaller movement gives them larger control. There are stories of people paying upwards of $600 for huge tablets, then being highly disappointed because it's too large. Remember, the longer the stroke you must make the more chance your lines will end up wiggly. It's really a personal matter, but for me 6x8 was a perfect fit of size and price.
All in all, I have nothing bad to say about the Intuos2 except just maybe the price. It's spiffy, it's accurate, and it's exactly what it should be.
- Rirath_com
45 of 47 people found the following review helpful.Intuos2 is a very classy product
By Mary-Ann A.
I never used a tablet before, so I had a few reservations about dropping so much money and going straight to the 6x8 size. In the end, I was more concerned about not feeling cramped and not having to upgrade from a 4x5 or 4x6 later on. On all counts, I have no regrets and I am extremely happy with the Intuos2. Not only is it sleekly beautiful and feels well-made, it also sets up easily. In a very short time, the indicator light at the top was glowing amber, and I had the free software programs loaded and opened Corel Painter Classic. I pressed the very comfortable and sturdy pen to the tablet and the light changed to green. Then I was off and running, trying colored chalks and watercolors and getting used to the strange, new act of using a tablet to draw, and I have to say it became "natural" very quickly. I made a watercolor painting of a wolf within 2 hours of carrying the box through the door! I can't say enough about how comfortable to use and responsive in operation the Intuos2 is. It is very accurate, and there's no skipping, lags, or non-registering pen strokes, or any type of responsiveness issue. The mouse works for any ordinary task in other programs (as long as it's on the tablet), but I'm keeping my trackball mouse connected to use for programs other than Painter and Photoshop. Although I have no previous tablet experience to compare it to, I feel this product is excellent quality and I'm very happy with it. I recommend it highly, with no reservations at all.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
great tablet, unsatisfied with the mouse
By mcoopers
I was so excited when I received the tablet. Although it is quite expensive,it is a must-have tool for any digital artist. I used the graphire(512 levels of pressure) before, however I don't feel much difference with Intuos2 (1024 levels).
The included software is great. The driver setup is also excellent. It allows you to set the button to perform different functions in different program.
The pen is also very comfortable to use. It came with few spare pen tips too. But the mouse is disappointing. The hard side edges is not comfortable to use. It is not as smooth as using an ordinary mouse.
I will give 5 stars if it have a better mouse and ... cheaper.
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