Look at the Wacom Intuos4
Wacom has once again re-invented the wheel with the new version of intuos 4.
The new Wacom premium tablet is an appealing mix of hardware and software refinements. With a Sleek design , the tablet itself went through a major makeover. Its smart reversible design is for both right and left handed.
In order to apply with the wider HD format , with active areas of 16:10 aspect ratio intended to match the screen of modern cinema displays. It comes in 4 sizes: small, medium ,large and extra large .
The Express keys are now sensibly grouped to one side . There are some new keys such as radial menu, info and Precision mode.
Pressure Sensitivity: Is the reason people buy a tablet . The pen now reacts to just a single gram of pressure It now has 2048 levels of pressure in comparison to 1024 in Intuos 3.
Illuminated Display:
With the new Led’s you can see exactly what’s programmed.
The display updates instantly when you change applications.
Scroll Ring: lets you speed dial through zoom levels and brush sizes.
The touch Ring can be programmed to zoom and scroll, change your brush size in photo shop, or as a scrubber wheel if you edit video.
No more touch strips .
The Grip pen has also been redesigned . A rubberlike finish along the bottom half of the pen helps you keep a firm grip.
It has been updated with new Tip sensor technology which enables you smoother, more precise strokes.
It is ergonomic and comfortable.
Verdict:
Put your old Intuos 3 on ebay or pass it on and buy an Intuos 4.
It feels like a pencil on paper and certainly is not as slippery as the intuos 3 ).
New users and experienced users will both fall in love with the product.
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