Suggestions: a tablet that works like this?

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randall
Jun 26, 2005
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I’ve never used a tablet before, but I know lots of people love the Wacoms. But from what I’ve read, they don’t work the way I’d want a tablet to work…?

What I want is a tablet that when you have the pen lightly down on the surface, it moves the mouse cursor around. Then when you want to draw, you press down on the nib (also pressure sensitive.)

Is this not how they work? If not, are there other tablets that do work like that?

What I need is a 4×5 USB tablet that’s sturdy and will work fine with XP and PS 6.0 but doesn’t have any extra features, software, etc. I need to find "good, basic, and as cheap as possible." Oh, yeah, and no wireless pens with big batteries. I’m not adverse to buying used/refurb.

BTW, I was eyeballing an Aiptek 8000U ($50 refurb,) but reviews say it’s cheesy and the drivers suck. I could get a Graphire3 4×5 refurb for $80, but I can’t afford that right now… 🙁

Thanks for any help!

Kristen
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Caitlin
Jun 26, 2005
"Kristen" wrote in message
I’ve never used a tablet before, but I know lots of people love the Wacoms. But from what I’ve read, they don’t work the way I’d want a tablet to work…?

What I want is a tablet that when you have the pen lightly down on the surface, it moves the mouse cursor around. Then when you want to draw, you press down on the nib (also pressure sensitive.)
Is this not how they work? If not, are there other tablets that do work like that?

What I need is a 4×5 USB tablet that’s sturdy and will work fine with XP and PS 6.0 but doesn’t have any extra features, software, etc. I need to find "good, basic, and as cheap as possible." Oh, yeah, and no wireless pens with big batteries. I’m not adverse to buying used/refurb.

BTW, I was eyeballing an Aiptek 8000U ($50 refurb,) but reviews say it’s cheesy and the drivers suck. I could get a Graphire3 4×5 refurb for $80, but I can’t afford that right now… 🙁

Thanks for any help!

Kristen

The Wacom pretty much works are you described – no battery in the pen, and you move the cursor around by moving the pen just above the surface of the tablet (rather than touching it). This is much easier than it sounds. $80 for refurbished sounds like a lot, is that US$? I bought a brand new Wacom Graphire3 4×5 for AUS$100.
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Stephan
Jun 27, 2005
Caitlin wrote:
The Wacom pretty much works are you described – no battery in the pen, and you move the cursor around by moving the pen just above the surface of the tablet (rather than touching it). This is much easier than it sounds. $80 for refurbished sounds like a lot, is that US$? I bought a brand new Wacom Graphire3 4×5 for AUS$100.
A new one costs about US$100
A refurbished one about US$50

Stephan
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Caitlin
Jun 27, 2005
"Stephan" wrote in message
Caitlin wrote:
The Wacom pretty much works are you described – no battery in the pen, and you move the cursor around by moving the pen just above the surface of the tablet (rather than touching it). This is much easier than it sounds. $80 for refurbished sounds like a lot, is that US$? I bought a brand new Wacom Graphire3 4×5 for AUS$100.
A new one costs about US$100
A refurbished one about US$50

Stephan

For once something that’s cheaper in Australia!
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Stephan
Jul 4, 2005
Kristen wrote:
Stephan wrote:

A new one costs about US$100
A refurbished one about US$50

Hmm, where are you seeing refurbed Graphire3s for $50?!? Wacom’s site’s got them listed for $80… 0_o

Was the Graphire2 , google it

Stephan
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randall
Jul 28, 2005
Stephan wrote:

A new one costs about US$100
A refurbished one about US$50

Hmm, where are you seeing refurbed Graphire3s for $50?!? Wacom’s site’s got them listed for $80… 0_o

Thanks,

Kristen

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