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Summary: Not terrible, far from great.
Review: I bought this (like most) JUST for the pen, and just as well, because the mouse really is very annoying. I'm quite happy with how the pen works, and the painting software included is pretty nifty. Not sure if it was worth the money, though. I wonder how much cheaper it would be without the mouse. If it turns out they sell it without the mouse, I'll feel pretty silly. Also, most of the other software it comes with is nonsense... don't even bother installing it...
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Summary: Excellent, Inexpensive Alternative to Larger Tablets
Review: I finally decided to invest in my own personal graphics tablet, but couldn't yet afford one of the larger models, of which I've grown quite accustomed to at work. By trade, I am an Illustrator/Animator, so a tool such as a graphics tablet can be quite valuable, especially if you draw directly onto the computer. The model I use at work (is much more), which would be a MAJOR investment. I decided to take a chance on the 4x5 Graphire version, which priced about 60% less than the next size up. The price was a relief, but I didn't know if I would be getting what I payed for (cheap) or if that size was even workable? Well, I just recieved it and have been EXTREMELY satisfied and relieved. It works very smoothly and accurately, and seems to me to be a more convenient size than those other monster tablets. Included are several programs, including Painter Classic, which enables you to take full, immediate action of your pressure-sensitive pen. A cordless mouse is also part of the package . . . it has great features such as the scrolling wheel, but is a little annoying to use on the tablet (running off edges or bumping into the pen holder). I'm sure it takes practice, but it isn't really a concern. The real star of the package is the pressure-sensitive pen, which was the only feature I was interested in for drawing purposes. The pen glides smoothly across the surface and the scale of the workable area doesn't even seem to be a factor. The size is NOT a problem and I HIGHLY recommend!
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Summary: Not terrible, far from great.
Review: I got this pen/mouse combination because my Logitech optical mouse was terrible for any kind of drawing or graphic editing. The pen is great - nice touch, good control, easy to get used to. I didn't think the mouse could be much worse than the Logitech, but I was wrong. It's AWFUL - hard to control and the cursor seems to drift all over the place - which is why I don't mind the little glitch I encountered after installing this. My Win98SE system doesn't recognize it on boot up. So I keep my regular mouse hooked up and when I need to use the pen, I unplug the mouse (USB) and plug in the pen (also USB) and the pen becomes active. The software installed easily and is very useful for changing settings/preferences like what to use the rocker button on the pen for (double clicking, etc...). There's quite a bit of extra software (pen utilities, Photoshop lite, filters) included as well. My 3 star rating is kind of unfair - the pen would get a 4-5, the mouse a 1.
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Summary: Bad mouse, good pen
Review: I got this pen/mouse combination because my Logitech optical mouse was terrible for any kind of drawing or graphic editing. The pen is great - nice touch, good control, easy to get used to. I didn't think the mouse could be much worse than the Logitech, but I was wrong. It's AWFUL - hard to control and the cursor seems to drift all over the place - which is why I don't mind the little glitch I encountered after installing this. My Win98SE system doesn't recognize it on boot up. So I keep my regular mouse hooked up and when I need to use the pen, I unplug the mouse (USB) and plug in the pen (also USB) and the pen becomes active. The software installed easily and is very useful for changing settings/preferences like what to use the rocker button on the pen for (double clicking, etc...). There's quite a bit of extra software (pen utilities, Photoshop lite, filters) included as well. My 3 star rating is kind of unfair - the pen would get a 4-5, the mouse a 1.
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Summary: It's OK.
Review: I like the color, *slate* is awesome you guys. It's babyblue-ish, but i'm still having problems controlling it. It's a nice product i guess but I'd rather get a webcam though, too bad I threw away the boxes. Now I can't return it. Aw well.
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Summary: This thing is way cool!
Review: I'm no Picasso, but I wanted to get a tablet for creating my own web graphics. I won't give any samples as I need a lot of work in this area, but it is not due to the capabilities of this tablet. It works extremely well! Very easy to set up and adjust and very easy to get used to. And believe me, I don't adjust easily to change. I love this thing and would highly recommend this particular one. It is small enough to fit anywhere you would put a mouse pad, and big enough to provide the flexibility you need in working on your graphics. I can't say enough great things about this product!
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Summary: Well worth it for a simple artist
Review: I've been eyeing the Wacom 4x5 tablets for about four monthes now, ever since I really started to develop a taste for computer art (I'm an artist at heart, but my actual ability with a pen is about nil). I finally got one (for Christmas this year) and was a little worried about how it would work out. Fortunately, it works like a wonder. While it does take some getting used to, and was not exactly how I percieved it would work, it is still a fine piece of equipment. The small size of the tablet is really not a hinderence at all (unless you want to use the included mouse, which is about the same size as the actual drawing area). My only real gripe, though, is the over sensitivity of the pen over the pad, but that is really more of a training issue than anything else, I just need to get used to the slight differences from a normal pen and paper. A great purchase if you need a tablet and don't want to go broke in the process.
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Summary: COOL TOOL
Review: just got the wacom tablet/with mouse.it installed easily and works great.if you do not have any graphics programs the adobe le and corel painter(included) is all you need to start out.the tool is easy to use and the price is right.i recommend it for anyone that is interested in doing artistic or graphic type work.
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Summary: Mac Users Beware
Review: Something that you should be aware before buying this product. If you own a Mac, 3 of the applications that are provided will not work (Pen Office, Sensiva and ActiveShare) since they are PC only. Worse yet, if you run OSX, you cannot use any of the "real" features of the tablet since the OSX drivers are not yet ready. What that leaves you is mouse emulation mode for the tablet. Personally, that is a lot of missing stuff if you own a Mac.
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Summary: I like this product very much BUT....
Review: the radio station nearby seems to interfere with it. The cursor on the screen jiggles so much that I can hardly use it. The Painter software and the pen tool are great. The cordless operation and smooth movement of the mouse are great (there are a few times when the cursor doesn't jiggle). I wish I could use it more.
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