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(More customer reviews)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
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The new and enhanced Intuos2 is the modular graphics tablet system for all branches and professions where digital contents are processed. Intuos2 is a completely expandable and flexible system. You can be sure that you'll find the correct combination of tablet and input device - for your own way of being creative, productive and successful with digital media applications.With 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity, nothing unlocks the power of Photoshop, Painter, Paint Shop Pro and other professional graphics applications like Intuos2. The Intuos2 Grip Pen features Wacom's patented batteryless, cordless technology with 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity. This cushioned pen reduces your grip effort by up to 40% so that you can work comfortably with less stress. Customers tell that being able to use a pen helps them alleviate mouse and trackball induced repetitive stress injuries.
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