Wacom Intuos5
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- fourth0
the pen is much more ergonomic for your hand/wrist. Lots of people with carpel tunnel/wrist problems, hand aches, etc find the pen frees them from pain or irritation
- fyoucher10
The mouse never gets picked up, it just sits there. Whenever I need to use the keyboard, I just move my hand over to the keyboard and type. When I've used the pen, I have to pick it up and put it down. When you're constantly going back and forth, I feel like that's unproductive and prohibitive but let me know if that just because I've only used it so many times. Maybe it just becomes easier over time though.
Also, if you use the pen fulltime, does your hand ever get tired from gripping the small pen? Your hand just rests on the mouse, so my hand never gets tired.
- fourth0
fyoucher1,
Yes putting the pen down every time you type can be a nuisance at first. I got really good at throwing the pen into the holder like a dart (more with my old intuos3). Lately I've noticed I just type while still holding the pen between my pointer and middle finger– and when I type I'm not using the pointer finger. I can still type pretty fast like this. This is while editing html/css, email, surfing the web, etc. The mouse is connected only because I have to fiddle with BT settings to get my intuos4 wireless connected upon startup every once in a while.
One day wacom will find a way to suspend the pen in mid air right where you left it above the tablet when your hand leaves the tablet to type.
- mantrakid0
How do you type with a mouse in your hand. I actually type with the pen in my hand for quick stuff, and its ingrained in me to snag it from the space bar on my way back to the tablet... I actually grab air there when im using someone elses computer haha.
- Try it. You'll Like It! For a Better Tomorrow™.mantrakid
- fyoucher10
Mouse vs Intuis / Pen Tablet:
Don't you get tired of having to put down and pick up the pen every time you need to use the keyboard? I found it kind of a pain to do that when I was using my pen. With a mouse, you never lift it up, just move it around. I've also been thinking about switching fulltime to the pen/Intuis but wasn't sure how most people worked (speaking to designer/coders/animators...not just folks who use Illustrator or Photoshop). I like using the pen when drawing but I'm still not completely used to using it yet, especially when interacting with an apps UI.
Would love to know your experience/thoughts.
- Amicus0
I'd welcome a variety of input devices to limit the Repetitive Strain injuries. I'll definitely be shelling out on a Medium before Xmas.
- MrT0
I'm seriously thinking of hanging up the mouse for one of these, I take it you'd all suggest it's the way to go?
- JG_LB0
my 3 still works like a charm. have had it for a long time too
- honest0
when will they integrate a friggin keyboard into it?
- mantrakid0
custom gestures for the win.. thats awesome to be able to switch back and forth between pen and finger(s).
- fourth0
yes mantra, I think that is the point. At first I wasn't too impressed but I saw how you can write your own gestures for it. In a video I saw the wacom dude programmed a 3 finger up swipe in photoshop as undo. So he screws up and swipes up and bam! it's undone in a sweet gesture.
When I bought my 4 wireless I knew the 5 maybe right around the corner and here it is. The only weary thing is the way it displays your hotkey settings when you rest your finger on the buttons. In theory that sounds nice but I always have my finger trigger resting on these buttons so it seems like that could disrupt my workflow...
- monNom0
what software supports multi-touch?
- ediot-1
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- hektor9110
Im happy with 4 medium has for almost a year.
- ismith0
http://www.wacom.com/en/Products…
It's like the time I saw those super huge Moleskines at Strand. I can't wrap my head around it.
- ediot0
The intuos 4 and 5 has the same tilt sensitivity and pen pressure. There is no need to upgrade -- unless you want the wireless and multitouch features. It's just too bad that the OLED display isn't in the Intuos 5. I would probably upgrade if it had it.
- ESKEMA0
same level of pressure as the 4, so I don't see much what's worth over a 4