Wacom Intuos4 Review

Having never used a tablet before, I was really excited to try one out, especially since I was starting with a tablet that is made to be pretty sweet. Initially, it was hard to get used to using the tablet (and admittedly I was just excited to write my name successfully), but I would hope this would be the case with anyone who hadn’t used a tablet before.

The Intuos4 is extremely sensitive, and with the slightest touch to the tablet you are in action! The touch ring (similar to an IPod control) allows for zooming, scrolling, and changing brush sizes quickly. There are also a lot of software features that are fun to use, including a flick feature which can help you navigate internet pages or folders with a quick flick right or left acting as the forward or back button, and a flick up or down scrolling the page up or down.

Features I haven’t gotten to use yet:  Express keys, which I honestly don’t know if I will use much because I am used to working with keyboard short cuts. Different pen nibs and a nib remover are inside the pen holder so you can switch out the nibs for different types of work (which I admit, I didn’t catch onto until today) FREE SOFTWARE: Including Photoshop Elements 7 (or 6 for Mac), Autodesk Sketchbook Express 2010, or Corel Painter Sketch Pad. Check out this link for more info on the other free software you can get with an Intuos4 purchase

Windows 7 (and Vista) has A LOT of features for tablets, and working with the Wacom, I can use the pen input for just about any program. And easily accessible on-screen keyboard and handwriting input even allow me to skip the keyboard if I want to.

Cons:  It might be TOO much for me to handle, with a lot of features and functions I may not ever use. With research, I am sure it would be easy to find all of the cool things that come with using an Intuos4.

Pros: The tablet itself is really easy to use and catch on to, even if you don’t use all of the features, it makes photo retouching and illustrating a lot easier. It is very realistic, allowing for the feel of pen to paper as you move the pen around. It’s really small! It is great to just throw in my laptop bag and travel with. I bring it to and from work easily so I can use it on any computer I am using.

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Naomi Cadwallader
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