Best computer input devices according to redditors
We found 2,431 Reddit comments discussing the best computer input devices. We ranked the 498 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 2,431 Reddit comments discussing the best computer input devices. We ranked the 498 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
I have a small desk and bought something like this https://www.amazon.com/Number-Jelly-Comb-Mechanical-Numeric/dp/B01E8U8HKW
Being able to move it around helps.
Adobe Photoshop CC 2015 Wacom Tablet and two hours of work. Animating in PS can be confusing sometimes so initial set up is key (i.e. custom keyboard bindings/actions etc plus a background layout helps to navigate/reuse and re-edit frames).
Good luck on your memeing ventures comrade!
No, most people use graphics tablets such as [wacom] (https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-CTL490DW-Digital-Drawing-Graphics/dp/B010LHRFM2/ref=pd_lpo_147_bs_t_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=1BEZ8C92GSGQGFH551A3) or [huion] (https://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Tablet-Graphics-Drawing/dp/B00DTPYWBG/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1472743112&sr=1-5&keywords=huion)
https://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Orbit-Trackball-Scroll-K72337US/dp/B002OOWB3O
The basic Bamboo is only $57 on amazon and that'll be plenty good enough to learn with.
$9 on Amazon and get yourself some software that lets you create hotkeys. Why would this need to be a custom built thing? https://www.amazon.com/Numeric-Jelly-Comb-Portable-Computer/dp/B01E8TTWZ2/ref=zg_bs_2998471011_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=RXBHZ8RWDPT7SWET902T
If you don't care about Bluetooth I just bought this for $20
It's definitely a generic blue switch -Outemu- but it works great. For $20 when I desperately needed a numpad for some extended data entry was totally worth it. Very solid, long usb cord, metal plate with plastic bottom, and very compact, without tons of extra plastic like some of the other numpads.
Only complaint is the slightly unusual layout with the tab button and small + key.
Also it does output numpad codes.
I really like it (I have the v.goofily named Elecom HUGE) but I should probably mention the most intense mouse/kb game I play on the regular is Cities: Skylines. Most of what I actually do on here is general office stuff and a lot of photo editing. I can vouch for its accuracy at low speeds (there's so much heft to the ball you can move it with pinpoint accuracy) but it might not be the greatest at twitchier stuff because you don't get that giant range of motion you can get out of a mouse and a big mousepad.
Is she doing graphic design? Depending on the kind of work, a tablet could be totally useless/worse than a mouse.
As far as I've ever seen, Wacom is pretty much the industry standard, and everything else is pretty much off-brand. Never once seen a professional use anything else. Also, I think this is the current version of the Wacom you posted, although I've never heard of an "Intros Draw" before.
If she's really interested in illustration or photo editing as a career, I would suggest investing more than $100 because she'll probably want to upgrade when she starts working, but this all depends on a lot of things.
Edit: I just looked at some of the Huion's more closely, and if this is just for class and you're going for something in that range, then they're probably fine.
Not all of us shit on odd control schemes. Personally, I think 90% of the reason to game on PC is because I can pick whatever control style I damn well please. Hell, most of the time I can use multiple control schemes at the same time (which I often do in Dying light).
I have both a Xbone and Steam controller connected to my rig because I find them better for certain games (actually, I lie, I really haven't found a use for the Steam controller yet). I also have a R.A.T.9 mouse and Kensington expert mouse trackball connected because each is better for different games.
Most people give me shit because, I mainly use the Kensington trackball. Once I remap the controls to fit how I use it though, I routinely have the highest kills and/or headshots most PvP and PvE FPS and TPS. Actually in Killing Floor 2 (my current obsession) I almost always have the most headshots, damage and boss kills.
It's literally like $20. Stop eating for 2 or so days and its an easy buy.
sneaky edit: this is the one I'm talking about
i sorta kinda went to art school in a roundabout way. i started off in neuroscience, then i did a year of fine art and a year of community art college. i've done a lot of workshops and things though and i read a lot of art books and blogs and the like.
and yay for games! i actually work at a game company, Naughty Dog. it's a really fun industry. digital art is definitely a must for doing game art. Wacom is the tablet that I swear by however there are so many good cheap alternatives now. Here are some that I'd recommend for you to start out by trying:
http://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610PRO-Painting-Drawing-Graphics/dp/B00GIGGS6A/ref=sr_1_7?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1449009760&sr=1-7&keywords=wacom+bamboo
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-CTL471-Tablet-Black/dp/B00EVOXM3S/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1449009760&sr=1-1&keywords=wacom+bamboo
oh and check it out manga studio is on sale, that's a good program too, great alternative to photoshop which is really pricey: http://www.amazon.com/Smith-Micro-Software-Inc-ALA31002327/dp/B00ANH074Y/ref=pd_sim_147_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=513uN0rVQlL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR111%2C160_&refRID=0VT0HQ9EMB6J118RBJWD
I can't live without the numpad either, but I also need a lot of space for my mouse (very low sens), so I've kind of got the best of both worlds, with most of my keyboards being smaller form factors, and then having a separate numpad off to the side. I have this guy but there are a lot of other options out there.
Edit :
Just my humble anti-PCMR battlestation.
Pictured Tech:
The back of this is a little wonky. I have my Chromecast plugged into my Xbox. I use the travel router to turn my University public wifi into a personalized hotspot so I can use my Chromecast and Chromecast audio (with aweseome Castdock speaker). I use a Monoprice HMDI pigtail to have my Xbox and Chromebox HDMI cords both to the right monitor and switch between the two when I need to.
Edit: Wallpaper in 3840x2160
Believe me, I tried everything I could to reduce the symptoms before getting a fucking cortisone shot pounded into my wrist. That was the end result though: It turns out the short, repetitive movements necessitated by a trackpad are exactly the same type that breed tendonitis. So feel free to rock the trackpad, but be wary of any mysterious twinges of pain in your hand or wrist.
Since that experience I've switched to a trackball mouse which is just ridiculously better.
Might I suggest getting her a trackball instead? They are very handy, work as good as a mouse, but allow for a different experience, especially for those of us who have trouble with using a mouse. Variations here and here give you an idea of the choices available in form, like specialized keyboards.
Also, they may be coming out with a flip version of a smartphone (Samsung, I believe?) in the near future. Is your mom a Star Trek:TOS fan, by chance?
Also, you might try buying her a cheap tablet, and loading a few games into it, to get her used to using the form factor. (Hey, that's why Microsoft invented Minesweeper and Solitaire, so it's not as dumb an idea as it sounds... and not mine - obviously. "Good minds invent, GREAT minds steal. " heh )
Have you considered trackballs?
There are also touchpads btw.
Wacom's price entry point is high. If you're looking for a starter tablet there are a lot of comparable products.
EDIT: This bad boy got some good reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610-Graphics-Drawing-Tablet/dp/B00GIGGS6A
https://www.amazon.com/Huion-Artist-Glove-Drawing-Tablet/dp/B00VTHAS00
is the kind of thing. It seems to be used by many people.
http://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Numeric-Keypad-Jelly-Comb/dp/B01E8U8HKW?ie=UTF8&keywords=Numpad&qid=1464402235&ref_=sr_1_3&sr=8-3
It even looks nice sitting next to a K65...
Not sure how many F keys Windows would recognize but regedits (with SharpKeys or directly in the registry) would always be recognized.
The thing is that you need one that outputs numpad codes. If you do not get that, the numpad will output the numrow scan codes and remapping the numpad will remap the numrow above your alpha keys.
Here is a numpad for $20. It will output numpad codes that you can remap in the registry to be anything. It uses mediocre Cherry MX Blue clones but they aren't the worst. They are blue clones though so they "click" when pressed.
http://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Numeric-Keypad-Jelly-Comb/dp/B01E8U8HKW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463856981&sr=8-1&keywords=jelly+comb+keypad
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Numeric-Keypad-Jelly-Comb/dp/B01E8U8HKW
As someone who has used trackballs for the better part of seven years, I would highly recommend them for gaming, however, the one OP has I would highly advise against. There's two practical types of trackballs I know of - thumb operated and finger operated. The thumb operated ones like this and this are second to none for FPS games if you can handle the relatively small learning curve and few buttons. The finger operated ones like OP's are truly bizarre to use and take quite some time to become proficent enough to perform the most trivial tasks
> Trackballs are bigger and bulkier than smaller, more portable laser mice.
The ones on the market right now are for sure. It is possible to make smaller trackballs though. Some Blackberries have a trackball on the front.
This comes down to how they are designed. Right now, there are no portable trackballs being made by big companies. There were plenty of portable trackball devices being built back in the late 90's.
Portability is possible but not really purchasable off the shelf right now.
> Trackballs are more expensive than a basic laser mouse.
They can be similar priced the price is higher because of less competition in the trackball market than the mouse market. There are under 10 consumer trackball models available for purchase right now.
Price is not a functional disadvantage.
> Trackballs get clogged with jizz much easier
Haha, no. Modern trackballs are about the same as a laser mouse.
Huion 420
i play with a Huion H420 (1) with an extra pen (2). i playd with wacom by a friend (3).
i think wacomstylus is thinner and u can hover higher above the tablet. huion is a simpler tablet. if u buy the tablet just for osu, i think a wacom is wasted potential.
(sry for my english, hope u can understand my point) =)
(1) http://www.amazon.de/Huion-Inches-Portable-Digital-Signature-schwarz/dp/B00DTPYWBG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1427369271&sr=8-3&keywords=huion+h420
(2) http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00DOW6TUQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
(3) http://www.amazon.de/Wacom-CTL-480S-S-Stift-Tablett-Software-Sketchbook/dp/B00ME7HE5Q/ref=pd_sim_ce_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0C1EBJR4PAKYH6Y5GFZG
I used a Wacon Intuos5
If you're planning to buy a tablet I suggest the new Wacom Intuos or if you have a little more cash to spend you can buy the Intuos Pro. There a few sizes you can choose but price gets high the bigger the size :)
You could look into getting a trackball style mouse if that works better for you
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00009KH63/
The Kensington Orbit with scroll ring is pretty inexpensive, sounds like a good fit for you. The scroll ring is really awesome to flick with your ring finger, and the ball was the right size for me (it's not huge or tiny). I just wish they made a wireless version the same size and gave it a third button ( if you need middle click, you have to click left and right simultaneously).
It's only $30 on Amazon and there's a 15% off coupon available (at least when I looked).
Kensington Orbit Trackball Mouse with Scroll Ring (K72337US) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OOWB3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_WguQAbWXNCMA7
The N-Trig won't work. But the Samsung and these three will:
Wacom Bamboo Feel Stylus for Microsoft Surface Pro 1 and 2 and tablets with Feel technology https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BVUQZZ2/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_o8yKub0T7FVYN
MOTION COMPUTING Additional Digitizer Pen for L-Series https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000A3YEQI/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_z9yKub09GZHAP
Fujitsu Digitizer Pen (1 replacement Stylus) T5000 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00791UTH2/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_y-yKub0JTVMKF
While it doesn't have the magnetic connector nor the pocket clip, this pen functionally is better than the stock Microsoft Pen for the Pro 1 and Pro 2.
And much cheaper by Amazon price comparison.
http://www.amazon.com/Fujitsu-Digitizer-replacement-Stylus-T5000/dp/B00791UTH2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420777418&sr=8-1&keywords=lifebook+pen
There is also the Bamboo Feel Pen, that does have a protective cap and pocket clip. Also just as cheap. There isn't an eraser end and there is only one side button.
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Microsoft-Surface-tablets-technology/dp/B00BVUQZZ2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1420777406&sr=8-3&keywords=microsoft+pen
There is a difference between a tablet (like an iPad or Surface, etc) and a drawing tablet. Cintiqs are really the pro level hardware from the company Wacom. I'd look into Wacom's other options. Bamboos are the cheapest and many people love them for hobby level work, and a step above them in both price and quality are the Intuos products. I've had my large Intuos4 for years, it has held up really well and was a great investment, I absolutely love it.
Edit: And here's two good posts about graphics tablets :].
The New Buyers' Guide To Graphics Tablets
How to choose the best Wacom pen tablet for your needs
I was the same, started with a mouse and got used to the game for a couple months. Got a tablet when I was around rank 100k and a month later I'm at 45k with my rank exploding once I got my tablet. Give it a shot, it's only $25 on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Tablet-Graphics-Drawing/dp/B00DTPYWBG/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1450940078&sr=1-1&keywords=osu+tablet
Photoshop CC and this tablet.
Here's a thought:
Could he live normally if he wore a glove with some of the fingers missing? Like these. As long as he's wearing that, his fingertips won't all touch the same thing unless he closes his fist and disintegrates the glove.
Mechanical Numeric Keypad,Jelly Comb USB Braid Cable Numpad 22-key Number Pad - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8U8HKW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_034qxb5NWRHFF
Just got it in the mail, going to do some tests. Anything you want to know about it? It'll be my first mechanical Numpad. It's a bit clickier than I expected.
Willing to bet that it's a jelly comb.
Https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01E8U8HKW/ref=oh_aui_i_sh_post_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Assuming I'm correct, do you find it OP? Did the weird parentheses buttons give you any trouble? (I've got one shipping to me as we speak)
I use one of these :) I don't recommend it for someone who's just getting into drawing, though, because it's such a huge investment. I had about a decade of daily drawing under my belt before I got my first tablet.
Wacoms works great in linux, I have 2 of em at home, the only thing with wacom is that they are quite expensive compared to the huion tablets which offers great value and pressure sensitivty, larger for less money, and also have battery less stylus.
However if you get a huion you will have to install a driver but should be easy.
https://github.com/DIGImend/digimend-kernel-drivers
The wacom equivalent is much more expensive than this huion. http://www.amazon.com/H610-Pro-Graphics-Drawing-Tablet/dp/B00GIGGS6A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426639551&sr=8-1&keywords=huion
programs:
Gimp(image manipulation) of course! Krita(Scetch & paint), mypaint(Scetch & paint), Inkscape(vector), blender if you want to do 3D sculpting, synfig studio for 2d animation, pinta.
> I feel like he’ll appreciate the full size since he’s a programmer.
This is potentially completely backwards. Programming isn't data entry, and a numpad is not required for most tasks.
I can't speak to his work style or personal preferences obviously, but many programmers prefer smaller boards. I get by with this.
I would say get the TKL unless you think he can go down to 60%, it's ergonomically better (keeps the angle of your shoulders better when using a mouse) and then you can get a separate numpad if he really needs it, that can be put away when not in use, or placed on the left hand side.
You could always get a stand alone number pad. It's not quite the same as having one connected, but it's close!
Edit: Here's a cheap mechanical one that Amazon even suggested on the keyboard's page. If you go non mechanical, you could get one even cheaper.
The Elecom HUGE is what I use. If you have especially small hands, the Elecom Deft that /u/Aperture_Kubi linked to could be good as well, but it's quite small relative to other fingerballs.
Would something like a trackball be helpful?
I ordered this one from amazon to have a spare around. I like the feel of it in my hand more than the stock stylus actually, and it also has an eraser button on it like the stock one. It has an extra button too that supposedly you can make use of somehow but I haven't bothered thus far.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00791UTH2/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
yeah they use draw tablets, kinda like these
https://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Tablet-Graphics-Drawing/dp/B00DTPYWBG
Equipment:
Surface Pro 4 with dock
Dell 24" 1080p monitors
Mount-It! Standing Desk
Mount-It! Laptop desk stand mount
Mount-It! Dual LCD Monitor desk mount
Kensington Expert Trackball Mouse
Plantronics headset
Map of Faerun
> It had been sitting on my wishlist for a long time, and from what I'd seen of it, it reminded me a lot of oldskool tycoon/management games.
Thanks for the patronage.
> Simple things can already improve this a lot (scrollwheel for zoom, WASD to move around, middle mouse button/scroll wheel click for 3D / map free move, etc), lighter colors and some more modern fonts perhaps in the window styles, little things that make a huge difference!
Unfortunately, my input library doesn't work well with middle click and drag. My mouse also doesn't have a middle button, so I have no way to test this sort of feature without emulation. Free camera movement is unlikely due to the constraints of the 3d rooms you're in. You start clipping almost immediately once you're outside the core camera positions. Not to mention the artwork would look even worse, the closer you move to the objects.
WASD already works on the world map. Arrow keys work on world map and the RnD. WASD is unlikely to come to RnD due to all the text boxes in the GUI.
> Audio is bugged for me, at random points into the game (usually within the first 5-10 minutes) all audio stops working, both music and sound effects
Try launching the game outside of Steam via the command line. Steam might be overriding the shipped sound libs. If you need instructions, just let me know. Also note, the audio will stop playing if your mouse leaves the window. If you're using Alt-tab, you might not be hooking back in properly.
> Resolution settings are far from what is optimal for my monitor. I play it windowed at 1280x800 (1920x1200 monitor) which seems to be the best option for now. The Video Settings Editor refuses to start
Video Settings Editor is messed up on the Default Linux Build. It's fixed in Testing Build. If you're handy with a text editor, you can change the resolutions manually. http://wiki.gearcity.info/doku.php?id=troubleshooting:steam_installfolder (Click the picture for a gif). Then go to the GearCity/Settings/ folder. There you'll find LinuxVideoSettings.xml. Open it up in a text file. Find the VideoRes element, and change the numbers to your resolution, e.g. 1024 x 768 @ 32-bit colour to 1600 x 1200 @ 32-bit colour. The Video Settings Editor lets you do all this with a GUI. Anyway, you'll get that fix either with v1.25 in a couple months if you remain on Default build.
> Some things are confusing, but might just take more time to figure out. Turns out I can design a Shooting Brake in 1900, with the looks of a T-Ford for example
Due to limiting funding some vehicle classes share base body style artwork. If we ever get additional funding for an expansion, I plan on ditching the selection of vehicle classes and make the class of your vehicle based on the design characteristics of the body. But this is unlikely.
That being said, I checked both base models for shooting brake, and they seem fine. They're big vehicles, mainly used for hunting. Sort of like a tall station wagon, where you store your hunting gear in the back. As time progresses, they turn into essentially station wagons without the seats.
> Yet, despite all these issues I can not put it away.
I hope you get many hours and years of enjoyment out of it.
> I can't wait to see how it grows and improves.
Sadly, we're near the end of development. The gaming industry has drastically changed the last couple years and I am having to wrap up the project. Mostly I'm focused on cleaning up bugs and adding the missing text content. I wouldn't expect many major or moderate features to be added beyond what's currently in Testing build. Post release, I will attempt to raise funding via third parties and/or the community. That funding would go toward at the minimum new vehicle types, at best, a complete redesign of the designer system and a host of other big gameplay changes/features. But I wouldn't bet on a fully funded expansion. So don't get your hopes up.
> I wish I could promise dedicating time to helping out with testing/etc but I'm not sure if I have the capacity for that. Maybe later!
The best way to get the latest build of the game and to help out a little is to run the testing build: http://ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2594
If you run into any issues, you just email me the log file and the save game and write a sentence or two telling me what to look for. Sometimes, I just need the sentences. But even if you don't help out with testing. I am happy enough that you get enjoyment out of the game!
Keep it in the green and Good luck!
I've tried miming your range of motion as best as I could understand. With your left hand having more mobility, have you considered the Logitech G13? It's completely programmable and FFXIV compatible. The little thumb joystick set to "Joystick" in the peripheral's software will control character movement. Alternatively you could program Up, Left, Down, & Right to WASD, respectively. The product itself is heavy enough and has rubber mats underneath for grip. Depending on where you put it, pushing the thumbstick with whole wrist or arm movements ought not budge it awkwardly out of the way.
This post by /u/rabidpug describes his setup for the device which makes the game playable with one hand. While his setup is rather complicated it could give you ideas to really make it your own.
Edit: Additional thoughts
I know you said you didn't want to purchase additional hardware (and that's basically been my entire post, sorry). I've been thinking about your right arm's mobility and am curious if you've also considered a trackball like this one by Kensington. I've been trying to mime your right arm by elbow movements only, and it seems this particular trackball might work as the ball itself is prominent at the top of the device. The two mouse clicks on either side could work if you're comfortable or able to raise your elbow and (for lack of better terminology, sorry) karate chop them.
My apologies if I'm coming across rude or inconsiderate.
what mouse? Try this one here.
I use two of them, one each hand and i'm awesome.
Isn't that pen/tablet less than a hundred dollars? Mind you, I only work part-time, but it doesn't seem that expensive.
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-CTL460-Bamboo-Pen-Tablet/dp/B002OOWC3I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1292544223&sr=8-1
For a pretty decent, and inexpensive tablet, I'd get this Wacom one.
I use either Flash or Photoshop to make all of my comics. I know that Flash isn't made for drawing comics, but I used to do crummy little animations, and got used to the way the tools on there work.
I have a little Wacom table that I do all of my drawings on. I wish it had a bigger area to draw on, but it works for me.
Once I draw my frames in Flash or Photoshop, I put them into icomic. It's a cheap little program for macs that comes with the ilife package. That's where I make my panels and add text.
Everything I do is very low budget and probably not that professional. That's why my comics don't look as polished as a lot of the well-known webcomics.
My biggest piece of advice is this: If you want to do something, do it. If your kid wants to get into comics, any way they can make them is good. I've been making comics for six years and still get a lot of criticism for using too much text or various other things. They'll never be perfect, but they'll be theirs.
Best of luck, and if you ever want to email me with more questions, feel free to use the contact form on my site.
The best alternative in my opinion is the Fujitsu Life book Stylus t 5000. It was recommended by someone here at r/Surface a few weeks ago. I read the reviews or Surface Pro owners using it who gave it 5 star ratings so I went on with it and couldn't be happier. Here's the link if you're interested: (read the reviews)
Fujitsu Digitizer Pen (1 replacement Stylus) T5000 by Fujitsu http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00791UTH2/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_YSyqtb149FXDS
It's probably the only stylus in the market with an eraser plus two buttons which you can program to do anything
Here's a video of the same stylus in comparison to a Lenovo stylus:
Lenovo ThinkPad X230T - Fujitsu Lifebook Digitize…: http://youtu.be/bhyCd85heE4
Why aren't you studying?
Edit: in all serious a bluetooth trackpad would make little to no sound.
Not ideal, but have you considered a touchpad?
Benefits of a mouse, interface you're after.
Example: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Rechargeable-Touchpad-Multi-Touch-Navigation/dp/B0093H4WT6
Huion 420 25$
http://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Tablet-Graphics-Drawing/dp/B00DTPYWBG
This is the cheapest Wacom tablet
and don't ever let yourself feel limited because you have the "lowest end" Wacom. This person has a Bamboo Connect and it doesn't look like it's holding them back any!
For reference, the Bamboo Connect was the lowest end Wacom tablet four years ago
These lower end tablets do have a smaller surface area. It's about on par with the size of your standard postcard. If you want something bigger but cant afford Wacoms larger offerings Huion is another company I would recommend.
Specifically these two models
Huion H610 Pro
Huion Giano
The reason I favor Wacom is just overall customer and driver support. Huion is just a chinese company and their customer and driver support isn't the greatest. But if you are patient their tablets are just as good.
I only know all this info off hand because I've spent the last two weeks shopping for a tablet myself. I ended up ordering one of these it arrives tomorrow and I can't wait to try it out. If it's disappointing I might return it and order the Huion Giano I linked above.
Here this is a good one for a cheap price
https://www.amazon.com/Huion-Graphics-Drawing-Tablet-Board/dp/B00TB0TTAC/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1496700227&sr=1-4&keywords=huion
My Specs Are:
Seat: Summit Racing Bucket Seat https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g1130l/overview/
Rig: Homemade Rig:
Wheel Base: Thrustmaster TX
Wheel: Chinese Deep Dish Wheel http://a.co/cnJVair
Pedals: Thrusmaster T3PA
Shifter: Thrustmaster TH8A Shifter
Handbrake: Thrustmaster Hoitas Joystick
TV: Vizio-D43n-E4
Button Box 1: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8TTWZ2/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_R8TCCbHN3AEBG
Button Box 2: Razer Tarturus Chroma
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It's not eBay but here's the cheapest one on Amazon.The only modern one I know of is the Ducky Pocket.
This one, I think. I own one and it's very nice for the price.
I recommend this. It is a great numpad for the money, and can be a great project if you want to change the switches it uses.
Just buy a separate tenkey, this one is amazing for $20. Plus it's not anchored to the side of your keyboard, so you can put it to the left if you prefer to enter data with your left hand or put it to the right of the mouse so your hands can be closer together.
Honestly, I just use this one. The switches are kind of shit in my personal opinion, but it's easy to take apart and desolder so you can solder new switches into it. It's cheap and not too bad looking.
Just FYI, that price tag is msrp. Amazon is currently selling it for ¥6853 which is roughly $60
here's the link to Amazon Japan
I didn't look for the wireless version but it should be no more than $10 more.
Now the question is: to get a wired or wireless trackball.. mostly used for gaming, but the freedom of wireless is nice. Oh the decisions!
Edit: link not working due to Japanese characters. Just google it, and you'll see the price tag. Also, it comes out on 7/22/17
Wacom is always the way to go.
This is the tablet I use at work and home. So far the best small tablet Wacom has made. Very affordable. Small but great.
https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Drawing-Software-Included-CTL4100/dp/B079HL9YSF/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2VI2I6FI23ME4
Absolutely! I always recommend Wacom as a very reliable brand. Their tablets last a loooong time and it's a fan favorite. I've been using them for years and I always point people towards their starter tablets.
https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Drawing-Software-Included-CTL4100/dp/B079HL9YSF/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=wacom+tablet&qid=1556224212&s=gateway&sr=8-3
This is the newest model of their "beginner" tablet in size small. It's their cheapest option for someone looking to break into digital art. It's also the same type I used when I first started freelancing (2017 model Intuos Draw Small) before changing to a Wacom Intuos Pro Medium.
This is the one I use. I'm not a full-time CAD user, but at my old job I used it a decent amount, and I do a good amount of structural modeling. I like it because it has the scroll wheel as well as the trackball, so you still get the full benefit of the scroll wheel (for zooming and reddit!) without the carpal tunnel.
Plus, no one will steal it because no one knows how to drive it.
By the way, I'm not sure about the price on the one I linked. I don't remember exactly, but it seems much higher than what I paid for it.
>https://www.kensington.com/us/us/4493/k64325/expert-mouse-wired-trackball
>Other than that, the trackball is glorious to play on.
Heresy!
Nothing is superior to the Logitech Trackball. We will now have a moment of silence for the venerable Trackman that has passed beyond the rim.
This is the model we have, but it doesn't have any sort of optical sensor on the bottom, so moving it around like a normal mouse wouldn't do anything. They work great for the people who like them. :P
Yep, I love trackballs. There are a lot of different options for doing everything.
The one I currently have in my office is the Kensington Expert
http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Expert-Optical-Trackball-64325/dp/B00009KH63
Using their software, you can remap the buttons, and even the button combos (e.g. hitting the top two buttons copies, bottom two pastes) and you can make this application-specific.
It has a scrollwheel, and once I got used to its design, it made me a ton more productive.
As a more entry-level option, maybe go with:
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-910-000806-Trackman-Marble-Mouse/dp/B001F42MKG/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1324495928&sr=1-2
You can use software add-ons to make the trackball act as a 2d scroll wheel when you hold down a button or a key, and it also has four buttons.
Both of these mice are ambidextrous, which a lot of thumb-operated trackballs aren't. I like having the ability to switch up my mousing hand occasionally since it lets me load distribute, and keeps my hand/writs problems from flaring up.
Hello! Fellow trackball user here. At first I overcame this with a macro keyboard (Logitech G910 that lets you macro scrollwheel to keys) and then I later upgraded my trackball from the Logitech Ambidex (I use a left hand for my trackball!) to a Kensington. https://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Expert-Trackball-Mouse-K64325/dp/B00009KH63/ This one has a scroll wheel, its design just takes a little time to get used to. If she uses right hand trackballs there are quite a bit more options.
Isn't there some kind of tax included in the price in Europe? Still kind of steep though, even with tax included. Currently 79.99in Canada in Canada. Which is $56.54 US for the older model.
Kensington Expert Mouse
Oddly some of the most comfortable designs are also out of production now, like the two ianisthewalrus suggests - if you can find them at a sane price then awesome, but they can also be pretty extortionate these days.
That being the case I'd suggest trying out something like the Logitech m570 (which is a thumb ball - ie the ball's operated by your thumb), or the Kensington Orbit Trackball Scroll (which is a finger ball); both are under $30 and either would be a decent device to trial.
Looks like this one
Kensington Orbit Trackball Mouse with Scroll Ring (K72337US) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OOWB3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ghQszb8HXSNFN
Done a bit of research on Ergonomic mice and keyboards lately and I have to say that I'm very happy with what I went with.
If you're willing to go through a little bit of a learning curve, a ball mouse is a great way to go (though not for everyone and not for gaming). The one I have for now is the Kensington Orbit ($23). Though I'll probably upgrade to one of their wireless versions in the near future since I enjoy it so much.
And the keyboard (less of a learning curve) that I went with and am in love with (also not for gaming) is the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard ($59).
Heck, and while I'm at it I'll suggest a great (so far) cheap ass computer chair($80) I've been using as well.
Would a trackball mouse help? Not sure what his disability is, so that might not be a solution at all, but these mice may not require as big of movements for him to use.
Do not spend too much until you find a style you really like.
I think the biggest decision to make first is thumb ball or no thumb ball. Some love it, some hate it. I personally am not a thumb ball fan.
I found the cheapest way for me to find a style I liked was to find the various styles at thrift stores. I ended up get a older thumb ball logitech for $3, and another older logitech smaller ball style. I used both for a few days each.
After finding I did not like the thumb ball, but liked the other trackball quite a bit. I ended up order a new Kesington Orbit with scroll ring.
http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-K72337US-Orbit-Trackball-Scroll/dp/B002OOWB3O/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_2
Really like it a lot, all my wrist pain went away. Ended up getting a second one to keep at work too.
I eventually want to try the larger Kensington Pro trackballs, but the cost stops me. Always looking for a used one though.
As a side note, I did use one of those scroll bar mice before, on an old Outbound laptop. They are very interesting, but I did not get to use it enough to get a good feel for it.
Others have given advice, but I might as well chime in.
The Bamboo is a great little starter pad to play with. I wouldn't reccommend it as a real graphic design tool, but it really is a functional little pad that can get the job done and has some fun extra functionality with gestures and what not. The Bamboo is NOT specifically a graphics tablet though. It can function as one, but it is also touch sensitive and most graphics tablets are not reactive to anything but a pen or a conductive mouse created for the tablet surface. But it does have the same technology as an Intuos tablet, which is amazing tech, so it's very capable.
You can get a Wacom Graphire for around the same price as a bamboo, (I owned one of these for a couple year) and it is made for this kind of thing. It is a decent little tablet, and would be alright for a hobbyist or a beginner, but i'd skip it. But it isn't as advanced as the next type of tablet...
which is an Intuos3 and Intuos4. Here is where I would start. I would actually skip the intuos3 simply because the intuos4 is basically an industry standard now. It's tech is updated often and it is simply a fantastic tablet. The intuos 4 is what most people end up with. There are small, medium, and large versions. The size you get is a personal preferance. It also comes down to desk real estate. Not a lot of desks have a huge chuck of space for a large intuos. The medium is a great compromise of space vs. functionality. And actually, a lot of people prefer the slightly smaller ones to reduce having to move your arm/hand around as much reducing fatigue. Also the price is obviously better for a medium sized one than a large one. There is also the wireless version, which is awesome since you can simply stow it away somewhere quick and easy. I would recommend a carrying case for it though to keep it safe. Even just a small laptop bag would be fine. But it's an investment you will want to keep safe.
Finally you have the amazing Cintiq line. The Cintiq 12WX and Cintiq 21UX and I just learned about the silly Cintiq 24HD.
I have a Cintiq 21UX and it has changed the way I work. It has sped up my workflow and made things so much easier and faster and accurate and simply amazing. (Note I didn't quite pay what they are asking for on Amazon but that's the same model). the cintiq's are expensive as hell, but it's an amazing investment if you are really going to take advantage of it.
Note however, that you can do everything on an intuos4 that you can do on a cintiq. The thing with the lesser tablets under the cintiq is you will have a real learning curve dealing with drawing on your desk/lap while looking at the screen. It's weird and takes time to get used to it. But there is AMAZING art done on them. As I said, they are industry standard and amazing pieces of tech.
So I recommend the Intuos4 Medium or the Intuos4 Wireless in the end.
Hope this helps a little. There are alternatives to Wacom, and some can get the job done, but I won't recommend them as in the end, you want a Wacom.
Wacom Bamboo Tab
As suggested, Wacom. Only Wacom. Genius tablets might "work" but from personal experience (and among my class of graphic designers) the tablets eventually die one way or another. Since you're looking for "cheap", Bamboo Pen is your main option here. Amazon has 'em for $56 atm: http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-CTL460-Bamboo-Pen-Tablet/dp/B002OOWC3I/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1311693676&sr=8-5
Sometimes you can grab a sale for lower (I think I got mine under $50 with shipping) or you can always search for a used one on Craigslist, Wacom's are very durable, even dropping my pen various times my old Graphire3 still works.
https://brizoma.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/bamboo_pen_ctl460.jpg
^this model.
specs from amazon
I don't know how much shipping is going to be for this. From amazon they estimate shipping to be 5-7. Which is almost half of what you're offering.
I have the Bamboo $59.99 and it works great. I would recommend that you get the cheapest one. That way if you lose interest you aren't regretting the purchase. If you love it and use it a lot you can easily upgrade to a medium intous that has a larger effective area and has programmable buttons to speed up your work.
Happy to help! :) I have the lightbox that I linked to -- the LightTracer II -- and it's still going strong after six years. They're really durable.
Edit: If your daughter's interested in drawing things directly in Gimp, rather than scanning them in -- the final image quality is so much higher if you draw them digitally -- you might try getting her the entry-level Wacom tablet, the Bamboo Pen. It's on sale at Amazon for $50 right now, which is an unbeatable deal. :)
I highly suggest the Wacom Bamboo.. when i was a sophomore in college i got this as a birthday present. I can honestly say my graphic design career as a student would not be the same without this puppy.. cheap, easy to use, and will work wonders for you in the Adobe Suites.
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Capture-Tablet-CTH470/dp/B005HGBEZ2
does he have a drawing tablet? fun and nifty, and could be really useful for design work.
My complaints about it:
I also have the Fujitsu T5000 pen, which is almost ideal for me. Having two side buttons is amazing. I do find that it's more sensitive to angle drift than the Bamboo Feel or even the SP pen, though.
I wish there were a two side button rocker switch version of the Bamboo Feel pen. That would be perfect.
Here's the one I bought for my Surface Pro 2! Looks like you can no longer get the Microsoft stylus unless you want to pay $80.
You need a Wacom EMR pen/Samsung S Pen
So you can either purchase one from one of the OEM's like
or try one of the S-pen's...Wacom used to sell Wacom Bamboo Feel pens/Wacom Stylus Feel Carbon (CS-300/400) but they have discontinued them and they are hard to find and ridiculously expensive when you do, some selling for as much as $250 which is just ridiculous.
I've bought from this site and they have a Toshiba Trupen (EMR pen) i've used w/ the Surface Pro 1 for $8.
both the Wacom Bamboo Feel and this Fujitsu are popular options.
The Wacom Bamboo lacks an eraser on top, the Fujitsu has both an eraser and two side buttons.
Also, here is a pretty good thread with other compatible options. hope it helps!
Thanks for the thoughts, although im pretty sure i'll need the optical drive for my drivers for my mouse and tablet
I have the CTL471 (http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Splash-Tablet-CTL471/dp/B0089VGPII/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377354261&sr=8-1&keywords=ctl471)
It seems to be the most popular choice at the moment, and works perfectly fine.
Here you go! It's actually the same as this tablet, but it's officially sold by Osu! and you get that nifty skin.
http://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Tablet-Graphics-Drawing/dp/B00DTPYWBG
$25. Worth it
For the inexpensive : http://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Tablet-Graphics-Drawing/dp/B00DTPYWBG
And there are more bigger for some more money.
You can buy this for $25 shipped over at Amazon new. This is just a Huion 420 with custom decals.
http://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Tablet-Graphics-Drawing/dp/B00DTPYWBG
I own both the osu! tablet and the Huion 420, there is no difference whatsoever. Frankly I prefer my Wacom because I like to rest my palm on the tablet surface.
Consider lowering your price :P GLWS.
https://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Tablet-Graphics-Drawing/dp/B00DTPYWBG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1503633477&sr=8-3&keywords=huion+420+osu
Yea Bro
Please don't take this the wrong way. I'm going to answer you so you can save yourself time and effort.
I Have Money & I Don't Have a Budget
I Have Little Money & I Need Something Affordable
FAQ
Why These?
These are the most used tablets throughout the osu! community. You are free to research other tablets but be aware that they may be dis-continued or tagged with other problems such as the CTL 490 which has input lag.
Thank You.
This one nothing fancy though I kind of wish I had gotten the wireless one.
CTL-480
CTL-471
Huion 420
XP-Pen G430
Personally I would recommend the CTL-480
Thank you so much! Sure! This is my tablet https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Intuos-Tablet-Medium-PTH651/dp/B00EN27SHY, it's an older model, I bought it a few years ago. Let me know if you have any other questions!
By the look of her art and the use of Scratch, I assume your niece is fairly young ("teenage" is a wide margin to guess). This is great that she's starting so early. I started far too late compared to most and regret it every day.
I would not advise a tablet unless she's at least 14, and that's pushing it. If she is and you're ready for the gamble, that's all your choice. They're delicate pieces of hardware and the lower end brands ([Huion] (https://www.amazon.com/Huion-Graphic-Drawing-Tablet-Pressure/dp/B00DKW816K/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1466736352&sr=8-4&keywords=huion+tablet), [Monoprice] (https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-6-25-inch-Graphic-Drawing-Tablet/dp/B00H4LAF9O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466736418&sr=8-1&keywords=monoprice+tablet), [Ugee] (https://www.amazon.com/Ugee-M708-Digital-Graphics-Rechargeable/dp/B00VUHQECU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1466736442&sr=8-2&keywords=ugee+tablet) ) are built a bit weaker than something like a Wacom (suggesting the [Bamboo] (https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-CTL471-Tablet-Black/dp/B00EVOXM3S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466736313&sr=8-1&keywords=wacom+bamboo) model to start off, it's a good spot, cheaper and sturdy). but again, I wouldn't risk it at 13 unless you can trust her wholly with an ~$70 piece of hardware.
Software-wise, there are free programs out there to get her started that have better interfaces than Scratch but similar functionality. [Pencil2D] (http://www.pencil2d.org/) is a pretty good starter. Crazy Talk is pretty drag-n-drop, so she wouldn't really get to express her own art as much if at all. It's better to get her something that allows her own art.
I'll always advocate my favorite timeless animation method: post-it notes. get her a bunch of different ones and ask her to use them to animate a little thing. A ball bouncing, a person walking, anything she wants. It's cheap and allows her to really expand on the concept of animation without boundaries.
Good luck :D
Hello, I agree with this. For the last four years i've been using a wacom bamboo (https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-CTL471-Tablet-Black/dp/B00EVOXM3S/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1499077409&sr=8-6&keywords=wacom) , it was only recently I decided to upgrade and until then the wacom has done me absolutely great, honestly I could have kept it but going into my final year of Uni I would mostly be working from home on my projects so I felt like I wanted something a little more.
Keep in mind I am a 3d artist so I mainly use myne for sculpting and texturing in substance painter which is probably different to what you would be using it for.
This is what I got.
Again, I got it with money from graduation gifts, and It still cost me a pretty penny.
But if you're just trying to branch out? I had an older version of this.
There are better options than that, I would explore them. If you're in the market for a new laptop or something, the MicroSoft Surface works pretty well as a travel computer and can be used as drawing tablet.
What I meant by dissonance is that moving your hand a small amount can have a much larger effect. Your body is doing one thing -- drawing a small line. Your eyes see something else -- a long line is being drawn. You won't have that issue when you are using something like a Cintique. Or a tablet that closely matches the monitor you are working with. Whether or not this matters to you is preference based.
I'm going to echo /u/GanjaYogi and say to take a look at Huion tablets they are good quality and cheaper than Wacom. For example https://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610PRO-Painting-Drawing-Graphics/dp/B00GIGGS6A/ will get you a much larger tablet for about the same price as the Wacom you were looking at.
First, we need a price point. If it is under 100 dollars, I would suggest the Huion H610. http://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610-Graphics-Drawing-Tablet/dp/B00GIGGS6A
Amazing value, 10x6 inch working space, 2048 levels of pressure, and a decent build quality. Also, the Monoprice Tablet is a good alternative. You only have 1024 levels of pressure, but you still have 10x6 inches of working space.
If you have the money to spare, Get a Wacom Intuos 3 or Intuos 4. The decent ones, that aren't a hilariously tiny size are at least $150. If you don't have the cash, Get a Huion H610, or a Monoprice Tablet.
Im not Jazza, but Huion makes decent tablets without breaking the bank! Here is their most popular model. Its $76.99
> I am fine with a low active space
4x2 1/4 isn't small; it's a sick joke. That's pretty much a guarantee that you'll end up hating digital art.
Save up a while longer and get something like a Huion H610 Pro; that one's only $62.
If you're only willing to spend $30, buy some paper and pencils and start with that, and try out digital later.
This is what I use for digital drawing.
I have zero complaints, works very well. The only tidbit is I hear driver issues can be a problem; I have experienced none, but I did read that a few times, so the concern is there I suppose. Still, it's really cheap for the size, so I like it.
Given both like art, would a low-end drawing tablet be in the cards?
For Rylee, maybe an art kit composed of the following: Tachikawa nibs and holders and ink, or a finetipped pen set Deleter manga paper, and a grown up sketchbook a la trendy Moleskine or Pentalic or classic art student hardcovers like so. As she develops as an artist she'll learn more whether she likes different sizes, thicker or thinner paper, or toned paper. Maybe throw in a few making of books from her favorite series (like IDK this one for Avatar the Last Airbender or this one for Spirited Away.) Getting a good making of book for a movie or animated film can be life changing. For me, even though I read it years after Brother Bear came out, this was an enlightening read about the movie making process and has some seriously gorgeous art. I haven't read the one for Moana yet so I have no idea whether it leans more toward text (like the making of Hunchback of Notre Dame did...so very little art in that book) or pictures, but it's more recent than Brother Bear. And yes, most of us artists have these books on our shelves, albeit with different movies/series depending on taste. Some of the Marvel movies have excellent making of books too. ;)
I'd recommend some drawing books, but the ones I know all have nudity in them and I don't know how you'd feel about that. I'd caution against 'how to draw manga' books as a general rule, but I owned a few and some art very, very good at teaching how to direct the eye for storytelling.
For your younger, I'd suggest many of the same things, except maybe not the nibs and ink because sharp and messy. If you get either of them colored art supplies, I'd either make sure they get the exact same set of markers or colored pencils, or get one markers, the other colored pencils. It can be rough sharing an interest with a sibling. And maybe some Sideways Math from Wayside School (I'd also suggest all three Wayside School books, they're brain bendy in a good way). Another brain tickling book (for me it was, anyway) was the Phantom Tollbooth. Maybe a how to draw horses book. A making of book or two about movies she liked - Frozen, maybe? IDK. Maybe a Goldiblox set to get her engineer brain in gear. Oh! I forgot about Spirit, the animated horse movie no one remembers.
I'm still planning on going straight to digital though. My hands aren't very steady (though I figure it may improve over time), so I'd like to take advantage of the smoothing in digital, and I just prefer the look of digital most of the time. Also, fixing mistakes is easier in digital, and I already have a bit of experience with photoshop.
I'll be honest, the only real reason I want to draw is to have some kind of artistic talent, and also to draw my sona and other furry shit. Like, I want to be able to make my own branding amd PFPs (I appreciate good art and would be willing to shell out money to artists, but if I can achieve a decent result myself, I'll try because I'm stingy as fuck)
Thanks a ton for the advice though. If you don't mind me asking, which of these looks like a better deal to you?
This: https://www.amazon.ca/StarG640-Ultrathin-Graphics-Battery-Free-Pressure/dp/B078YR2MTF/ref=pd_sbs_0_1/137-1111389-1670244?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B078YR2MTF&pd_rd_r=edcd46df-50b0-11e9-948b-a94c591038df&pd_rd_w=CfZXE&pd_rd_wg=H7EwO&pf_rd_p=5dcda75b-8643-4da3-9bb1-5c0233790500&pf_rd_r=7N20KAC4R67FE96RF9TA&psc=1&refRID=7N20KAC4R67FE96RF9TA
Or this:
https://www.amazon.ca/Huion-Graphics-Drawing-Tablet-Board/dp/B00TB0TTAC/ref=pd_sbs_0_1/137-1111389-1670244?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00TB0TTAC&pd_rd_r=e54a4ca5-50c2-11e9-a24f-1f23c692de06&pd_rd_w=Ev9FP&pd_rd_wg=IU9gR&pf_rd_p=5dcda75b-8643-4da3-9bb1-5c0233790500&pf_rd_r=NC6N1KBFJCMRG0AQ5X4J&psc=1&refRID=NC6N1KBFJCMRG0AQ5X4J
On a side note, I find it hilarious that they market low end tablets as "Osu Tablets"
[I'll just leave this here.] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TB0TTAC/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2CGOTZ0L1HKR1) it has pretty good reviews.
Usually digitally using a tablet but...there are a lot of amazing hand-drawn fan art as well!
<3
If you're looking to get into digital art yourself...there is a cheap beginner tablet I'd suggest
highly depends on what you're looking for - smooth, rough, watercolor paper, price, cover, style of binding...
As for smudging issues, you could also look into Artist's Gloves (insert obligatory No Affiliation note here) - they're technically made to avoid sticking to drawing tablets and mucking up touch-sensitive ones, but I frequently use mine to avoid smudging or getting hand sweat on my paper when it's hot.
I had the same problem with my tablet so I bought one of these to prevent it
Nobody likes sweaty palms, especially when creating master pieces XD. I would suggest picking up a glove to draw with, something like this. They are simple, breathable and easy to clean. Goodlucks!
They all look like this... https://www.amazon.com/Huion-Artist-Glove-Drawing-Tablet/dp/B00VTHAS00
It's made out of a thin satiny material that glides over everything.
However...
I got one for a dollar on ebay from China and the seam between fingers is coming undone... Next time I'll do more research. But you can buy a $15 one or fifteen $1 gloves from China honestly.
I got one of those half gloves which does wonders for keeping my sweaty hands from smudging and warping the paper. Works great. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VTHAS00/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_0EwNAbFSM0F8H
Also a decent clipboard that I can tape the paper to and some cheap stencils because I can’t make a decent circle freehand.
The final solution to the cursed mark of the gamer!
http://www.amazon.com/Huion-Artist-Glove-Drawing-Tablet/dp/B00VTHAS00
Wear a half glove. Don't know what they're actually called.
Here's one on Amazon by Huion. It's what I use. Also decreases smudging. https://www.amazon.com/Huion-Artist-Glove-Drawing-Tablet/dp/B00VTHAS00
I have a 27" monitor and I use an older version of this small tablet and I love it. I use it for the same things you do: retouching/brushing/pen tool in Ps and comping in Ae. I actually prefer the small size as it fits next to my mouse on my desk and doesn't take up too much space. I don't need a lot of travel since I'm not doing any long brush strokes so the small is a perfect size. If I need to be more precise then I just zoom in and go from there. I've had it for years and haven't wished that I had a larger one.
Ninja edit: I agree with some of the other commenters that you don't need the pro version. It just gives you more sensitivity and since you're not a digital artist that needs that level of control the base mode will be just fine.
or...i dont know...maybe get a current gen entry level tablet that would be good for lon_oh's level for about the price he/she is looking for ($80, close enough).
Wacom Intuos Small
That would be a good place to start. It has enough functionality to do most things you will probably want to do with it and you can always upgrade to the pro version down line when you are ready. Currently $80 and is often at that price and sometimes lower if you find at a good time. Watch the video included on amazon to see what the different versions offer.
Wacom Intuos Art Pen and Touch digital graphics, drawing & painting tablet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010LHRFYU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_XoP8NWsio5wkC
This is the one I'm using right now currently, and thank you for your support! It means a lot :)
Can you write with a pen for long periods of time? If so, you should try a Wacom Intuos pen tablet.
I don't draw or paint (maybe someday!) instead I use it as a more sensitive mouse input device when doing 3D character animation in Maya and I love it.
This model is great and can also do multi-touch gestures.
Wacom Intuos Art Pen and Touch Digital Graphics, Drawing & Painting Tablet (CTH490AK) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010LHRFYU/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_wzRJwb99RS8NF
Definitely stick with the small size. And set it to mouse mode. It takes some getting used to, but I love mine.
I hope that helps!
If you are playing on a system such as a laptop without a numpad, you could use one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Numeric-Jelly-Comb-Portable-Computer/dp/B01E8TTWZ2/
Numpads are also useful when typing Factorio numbers into spreadsheets to calculate ratios.
Jelly Comb w/ Kailh Blues.
A "mostkey" with clears doesn't exist, unless you go down the route of a custom (e.g. b.mini EX).
here is a cheap, basic numpad
Firstly if you like black switches, I'd highly recommend getting Gateron Blacks. They're far smoother than Cherry.
I'd suggest picking up a VA87MR when it goes on Massdrop again, fits your requirements of floating keys, minimal branding, detachable cable, backlighting, and has Gateron Black as an option, as well as costing ~$130ish. Only thing it doesn't have is a steel finish which I don't think you'll be able to find on most boards. There's also a aluminium case available to purchase separately for $120 or so.
As for the numpad, the cheapest option would be to get a Jelly Comb numpad though it has some nonstandard key sizes (also not available in blacks). There's also the FC210TP.
USB number pads are great. (Nothing like a "jumbo tv remote", wtf I can't even.) I use and recommend https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Numeric-Keypad-Jelly-Comb/dp/B01E8U8HKW/
Order this for $15, wow much clack, much savings, very money
Numpad only? As low as $17 on Amazon
Probably Otemu blues. That same keypad is sold under a few names. This version on amazon says it's Otemu blue in the reviews.
I made the same switch and love it.
If size is a concern, look into the Huge, though personally I found that too big for me.
Definitely check out r/trackballs.
I have a logitech trackman marble that I like and it's the index/pointer style as opposed to the thumb ball style. Only complaint was no scroll wheel.
The elecom huge is a really popular and praised trackball. Comes in wireless as well. It's one of the only thumb style with a larger marble.
https://www.amazon.com/ELECOM-M-HT1URBK-Trackball-Ergonomic-Precision/dp/B07353DBP9/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=elecom+huge&amp;qid=1571436512&amp;sprefix=elecom+&amp;sr=8-2
Edit: trying to left click quickly with my thumb was just not working for me, so I swapped back to a normal mouse.
These are older/discontinued models. The Elecoms are new/still being made. I have both the Huge (which is aptly named) and the Deft (considerably smaller) and I really like both. I have the wired versions, so I can't speak to the quality of the wireless/bluetooth. I've not tried the Deft Pro; it seems to be something of a middle ground between the Deft and Huge.
E: added details and links
Thanks for the question. The Wacom Intuos (CTL4100) would be a great tablet to start with. Its the tablet many people will choose to learn how to use a tablet and to get started with editing.
https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Intuos-Small-Black-CTL4100/dp/B079HL9YSF/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522955564&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=ctl4100
Or you can get the medium-sized one, for almost the same price. Since the additional drawing space can make wonders to your art:-
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00EN27SHY/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&condition=all&qid=1557578402&sr=8-7
Seems to be a nice sale on Wacom Intuos Pro Medium right now. This is considered top of the line tool for digital artists everywhere. You simply won't get anything better right now and it falls under your budget. If you miss the sale, look up the non-touch model, touch features are widely regarded as useless, might as well save some cash.
GIMP and Krita are free drawing programs held in very high regard. That should work nicely.
Something completely different. I use my PC extensively for photo editing and illustrating work, so I've gotten very used to using a Wacom Intuos Tablet even for gaming.
No need to apologize! I didn't know lingo or anything when I first started looking into this stuff either, and there's a lot of interchangeable terms.
So a 'drawing tablet' is usually going to refer to a separate drawing pad that you plug into a USB port on your computer like an Intuos.
If you're drawing directly on the screen, that's usually called a 'tablet monitor' or 'pen display' like a Cintiq. Those are much more expensive (I'm still saving up for mine), but they're frankly awesome. If you ever get a chance to try one out at a Microsoft or Apple store, go for it!
Hopefully that clears things up a bit. That said, for a starter drawing tablet I would say take a look at the Wacom Bamboo for an affordable, no no-bells-and-whistles experience so you can get used to using one. The first two weeks or so are pretty awkward, as you have to get used to associating what you see on your monitor with how your hand is moving on the tablet. Don't worry if things look super crappy at first, you will get better with practice.
Beginner tablet for $30: https://www.amazon.com/Huion-Graphics-Drawing-Tablet-Board/dp/B00TB0TTAC/
Photoshop CC in the cloud for $10/mo: http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html
If you have a higher price range, consider checking your options with Wacom tablets, which have a great reputation for being durable, accurate, and perfect for beginners/intermediate designers: https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-CTL471-Tablet-Black/dp/B00EVOXM3S/ ($56)
Feel free to make a post anytime you need assistance involving any form of digital design.
In my experience, the tablets are only applicable for 2 classes, ENGE 1215 and 1216 (at least for a CS major like me). The engineering teachers I had didn't care if you didn't have one and allowed you to draw with your mouse/touchpad/touchscreen or submit on paper if you didn't have a tablet. If you do get a teacher that cares about the requirement, a USB tablet like this should do fine: https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-CTL471-Tablet-Black/dp/B00EVOXM3S/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1496189928&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=bamboo+tablet
Perhaps a DataVac?(Note: It doesn't suck, it blows!)
Maybe a tool kit?
Wacom bamboo or similar?
Edit - Maybe something off Vat19?
I think it's this one.
Some things to note: it doesn't have an eraser. It has pressure control, but its not going to be as good as other tablets. It doesn't have any buttons on the tablet, which I know is an important feature of other tablets.
Seriously, this thing is bare bones, but it works and is probably the cheapest way to try out digital drawing/painting.
I've been watching a ton of Moderndayjames on Youtube. He's super good at teaching a lot of fundamentals, like constructive anatomy, texture shading, and perspective drawing. Highly recommend. He also does daily sketch streams.
I also recommend Sinixdesign. He uses Corelpainter instead of Photoshop, which emulates more traditional painting feels. (David Harrington, HotS artist, also uses this). And he uses a lot of interesting colours and techniques. He also teaches anatomy really well. He's probably a lot more freeform than Moderndayjames.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EVOXM3S/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1509843362&amp;sr=8-4&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=wacom+bamboo&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=31uMU5O4wAL&amp;ref=plSrch
Here's a link to a fairly priced, nice drawing tablet. It's one I had for a while before I lost it. It's affordable, decent sized, the pen doesn't need charge, comes with spare pen nibs, has great pressure sensitivity, and is very responsive. Everything you want.
From what you said above, you need a graphics tablet which is portable and decent in quality. As a beginner in digital art and also a professional person in drawing, I think you can choose Huion H610Pro or 580. And I think H610Pro would be much better for you.
Active Area: 10'' x 6.25''
Pressure Sensitivity: 2048 levels
Resolution: 5080 lines per inch; Report Rate: 233 resolutions per second
Uses a battery free stylus, which is rechargeable, silmmer and lighter
A new version for the H610 model with a clean, edgy new look.
H610Pro can meet all your needs. By the way, "Pro" means professional. And it comes with a rechargeable pen which can be continous use for a long time after two-hour full charged.
http://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610-Graphics-Drawing-Tablet/dp/B00GIGGS6A/ref=sr_1_3?m=A30BRCK3LE6SB5&amp;s=merchant-items&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1411012749&amp;sr=1-3
http://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610-Graphics-Drawing-Tablet/dp/B00GIGGS6A
Huion H610. My friend works for microsoft games and has a wacom and was surprised how nice the pressure sensitivity and smooth usage of the huion was for quite a bit less. Ive owned it 2 years and no issues.
is there any major drawback to the pro vs. the standard h610? I can snag a pro off prime for just as much as the one you linked on ebay.
http://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610-Graphics-Drawing-Tablet/dp/B00GIGGS6A
Check out Frenden and his Wacom-alternative tablet reviews. I bought a Huion H610 and like it much more than my old Intuos 3, and for at least 1/2 the price. Here'a link to the new H610 Pro.
I am an ID student. Most colleges seem to have labs that support students in college. However, if you want to start early then I would recommend this is it's a good starter tablet. It's very cheap and works pretty well. I haven't used this model though as it's been awhile. Today I use a Surface Pro 4 for all my digital work but that's a big investment and I wouldn't recommend that for your sake. Technology evolves very fast.
Like a user here said before, sketching on paper translates pretty easily to computer assisted sketching. But if I could recommend programs I'd practice on SketchBook Pro. It's $30 a year and won't expire like an Adobe trial.
I can also recommend a few books for you and critique your work if you want. I tried to get a community like that going on this sub but it never came through. PM me if you want though like I said I'm only a student.
I own this Huion - https://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610PRO-Painting-Drawing-Graphics/dp/B00GIGGS6A
It used to cost $50 when I first bought it. Still runs fine, only annoying part is the driver. For some reason whenever I want to use the drawing tablet I have to disconnect the USB plug from the pad and re-insert it. But that's only a one time deal every time I start to draw. Other than that no complaints :)
I use a Huion H610 Pro. Nothing fancy, but it gets the job done!
These tablets are great and so much cheaper than the wacoms, which I personally think are mostly overpriced... I would highly recommend. I've had several wacoms and these are just as good if not better.
https://www.huiontablet.com/
http://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610PRO-Painting-Drawing-Graphics/dp/B00GIGGS6A
It would be more for digital painting I guess, we've talked about artists and she doesn't really have any she likes. She mostly just drew for herself and from her own inspiration but it's a good thought that I shall keep in mind in the future.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00GIGGS6A/ref=pd_luc_rh_sbs_01_03_t_ttl_lh?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1
This is what I was thinking of getting, it's not a standard wacom tho so I'm not 100% sure in it
I don't have any experience with Monoprice tablets, but I do have a Huion 610. It runs well on Windows 7 using the drivers from their site without any hassle, so I don't believe being a cheaper alternative to Wacom tablets is necessarily the issue.
Wacom products are good, but I find they're overpriced for what you get. I'm currently rocking a Huion H610 ($76.99 on Amazon). My first tablet was a Wacom Bamboo that served me just fine (aside from the USB cable shorting out a couple times; customer service always replaced it for a small fee), but honestly I like the Huion better.
I'm not sure if it would work but http://amzn.com/B00GIGGS6A. Could be a really good gaming option for you.
Price depends a lot on what you want to do. If you want to be a 2d animator, or if your main goal is to draw 2d objects; an expensive drawing tablet is what you are going to need; (especially one that has a screen that you can look directly into). Most likely a Cintiq.
If you are looking into modeling, or making 3d objects, just get a Huion 420, (https://www.amazon.com/Huion-Graphics-Drawing-Tablet-Board/dp/B00TB0TTAC/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1536232462&sr=1-1&refinements=p_36%3A1253504011).
So, it depends on what you are planning to use the drawing tablet for.
Learning how to draw and animation at the same time might sound really tough, but as long as you start simple with animation it wont be too bad of an experience at all, you just need patience. Though learning how to animate came to me MUCH quicker than how to draw and got to the point where my inaccuracy in art was hindering my animation, so just practice drawing a bit, don't expect to make Disney quality art and animation because not only do they have many years under their belt, they also have a whole team.
Actually starting is the hardest part. One thing you need is an animation software. I personally like Adobe Animate, it is pretty easy to use and you can get really good results out of it if you use it right. It does cost quite a bit of money, though. There is a free program that came out not long ago called OpenToonz, it is arguably better than Animate though a little more confusing. There are other animation programs like Toon Boom but I've only really used the first two.
If you want, you can do animation with a mouse, almost all of Salad Fingers, a weird internet series, was. Though, I would save up for a drawing tablet, some thing like this. It will run you from 70 - 100 USD for a really good one but there are definitely cheaper once you can get for around $30. Just look around and find things in your price range and find one you like. I must note, drawing with a tablet is significantly different than with paper, it will take a bit of getting used to.
At this point pretty much the only thing to say is to learn the in and outs of the program you choose, if one seems too complex try another. Sadly, I can't find most of the videos I watched to get started, which kind of sucks. But this guy makes nice tutorials mainly for flash, though some can be applied to any program. There are two playlists I would REALLY recommend. Alan Becker's 12 Principles of Animation playlist and this one by Harry Partridge(specifically the first two episodes, which cover the basics.)
P.S. when they say "Flash", it is just an older version of Adobe Animate
I know that was a lot but again, starting animation is honestly the hardest part in my opinion, hopefully I didn't scare you off with my wall of text! I'm sure more people can give you a much better help over at /r/animation.
TL;DR
Programs you can use could be Flash, Open Toonz, Toon Boom or something else you find. Get a cheap drawing tablet to test the waters, if you like it try out some by Wacom, they make great tablets. Watch videos on YouTube, read up forums and ask questions!
I do hope this got you pointed in the right direction, I hope it didn't make things more confusing!
This one! Only $30, which is good because it's not that much of a commitment.
It does everything I need. I also got Paint Tool Sai for software.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00TB0TTAC/ref=zg_bs_16034531_3?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=AXZYT4FY7P879S1NG44X
Practice, practice, practice. I've been there too - decent lines on pen and paper, been using mouse and keyboard nearly all my life and... couldn't draw for shit on my tablet.
Suck it up and push through, you'll get there. As for how long it'll take? Varies from person to person, how much mileage do you get each session and so on. Consider adjusting settings in the driver or your drawing application as the default settings might make things unnecessarily hard for you. Also one of these babies helped me out A LOT.
Something like this. I'm guessing he uses it to slide his hand easier on his mousepad.
I use these and I just cut the thumb and first two fingers off. Comes with 4 so if you accidentally lose one, you have more! I also saw this on Amazon if you want something a little fancier. Hope this helps!
So I have this weird two finger glove that I use with my Wacom tablet. One day I decided to try it with my Xbox controller and turns out it is super comfy and wicks away moisture. Looks goofy but would recommend.
"...if I want a good mobile drawing tablet..."
I'd argue it's much better than good, it's downright awesome. I use my 12.9" gen2 ipad pro for the same things you do. I've put my Cintiq away with it's paltry non-retina screen.
I have a drawing glove for gliding across the screen: https://www.amazon.com/Huion-Artist-Glove-Drawing-Tablet/dp/B00VTHAS00/
I got a silicon grip for the pencil + a little zipper pouch for it.
Otterbox Defender case -- it's bulky, but holy hell it's solid. Screen, back, edge protection. Hardshell case all around -- including a hardshell cover that turns into a 4-way stand.
My ebooks and comics have never been better to read. I have the 512gb model, and it's overkill. Exactly what I needed.
Anything except the Draw. The Art, Photo, 3D, and Comic are all the exact same thing; the only differences are what kind of software they come bundles with and what sizes the actual tablets are. The small sizes are good for portable note-taking, while the mediums have twice as much writing space (less scrolling and more compact handwriting on screen).
Just weigh what software sounds the most fun to toy with in your free time vs the costs of the devices.
For promotional information, here's the official webpage for the products and here's an Amazon link where at the time of this writing, the Art small is the cheapest at at $80. The small ones are $80-95 while the mediums are about $190.
Each device has a small handful of extras, but the largest bonuses are as follows:
device | size | software
:--| :--| :--
art |small/medium| digital painting software
comic |small only| manga-oriented painting software and introductory 2d animation software
photo |small only| 2 photo-editing softwares
3D |medium only| 3D sculpting software
I do pro-level photo retouching but only dabble in drawing, but the wacom intuos is really quite good for me. It might be a little bit small for big brush strokes of drawing, but its very accurate and works extremely well. It feels like a professional tool, just at a smaller size and lower (half) resolution. That double resolution will run you triple the price, however.
The pen buttons and stuff are so useful that I have it plugged in 90% of the time I'm at a desk, because I have it mapped to have hotkeys for all my apps and even use the pen buttons as an app launcher and switcher.
The only difference between the one I linked and the three new versions is the color, button shape, and bundled software. It's exactly the same tablet resolution and pen pressure resolution. Personally, because I use photoshop for drawing / painting digitally, I see no reason to spend the extra money on the "new version."
Hi Dan, recently graduated graphic designer here. A good gift to give is a graphics tablet. It increases productivity a lot and it is kinda like drawing, though there is a bit of a learning curve but you get used to it after a few days with it.
I recommend this brand Wacom Intuos Art Pen and Touch digital graphics, drawing & painting tablet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010LHRFYU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FdmvybKD0ZDC0 they are the apple of design tablets.
Other alternatives are graphic design books. I book that helped me a lot thought school because of my professor is Hey, Whipple, Squeeze This: The Classic Guide to Creating Great Ads https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119164001/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_iimvybHF3B2Q7 it helps you understand the creative process of design and conceptual design. It can be applied to different aspects of graphic design doesn't really have to be in advertising.
Hopefully this helps. Get you started, also now is a good time to do freelance or internships or both. I started freelancing during my junior and senior year and internships. The more experience she can get the better and fill up and make a portfolio both printed and online. The sooner the better.
This is a number pad with a numlock button. Turning the numlock on/off would change the function of the keys from numbers to arrows (or whatever else is written on them other than a number). Because you don't have a numberpad like that you have no use for a numlock button. You still have the same functions on your keyboard if you use the arrow buttons on the bottom right, or the numbers bar at the top. Hope this helps clarify things!
$9 shipped! What a deal. https://www.amazon.com/Numeric-Jelly-Comb-Portable-Computer/dp/B01E8TTWZ2/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=usb+number+pad&amp;qid=1563428453&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-3
Just tell him to plug this into the USB pass-through. I have the K65 RGB and that's what I do if I have any number heavy processes.
Hey!
I would suggest taking a look at MSI Prestige Modern 14 because it is pretty light at 1.18 Kg (2.60 lb), has an aluminum chassis, fingerprint reader, has a great Full HD IPS display with good color coverage for photo editing, and over 8 hours of battery life. It doesn't have a number pad but you can just get one of these.
If you're keen on getting a laptop with a built-in number pad, then I would recommend the Lenovo Thinkpad P53s. It is a little bit heavier at 1.75 Kg (3.86 lb) but it has one of the best keyboards on the market and excellent reliability. A downside of this laptop would be the display from the base configuration (it only has 60% sRGB so it's not the best for photo editing), so I would suggest getting the 4K display at the cost of some battery life.
If you don't like any of my recommendations, then maybe take a look at my search results.
You can see and change the search parameters using the "Refine results" button in the upper-left part of the search results page. You can also click on the laptops for more information.
Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Hope I helped!-
Don't let that stop you.
Alternate you've probably thought of, but just in case:
Use whatever small laptop you want and buy a thin light usb # pad separate.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8TTWZ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Fk6PBbCSBCP1N
Found this and people recommend Ducky and it's not so wide since its TKL and it still has all the keys I'd need for my game and day to day stuff. https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&amp;p=4284
Then I can get this (or something like it) for the times I need the number pad https://www.amazon.com/Numeric-Jelly-Comb-Portable-Computer/dp/B01E8TTWZ2
This setup is at the top of my list now.
Although I know people recommend a base, buy some nice switches, caps, lube and build yourself for an epic keyboard. My setup would be cherry mx brown with no option to change it looks like.
I have the same stick and using the rift. What works for me with extra buttons is that I place a razor orbweaver on the table to the left of my sticks and it works great!! You might not need that many extra buttons though and a tarurus would probably work just fine for cheaper. I was tempted to upgrade to the x 52 pro but I I love my current stick and I won't be upset if this breaks in me vs a 200 dollar stick that would make me very mad.
Edit:
I found this and i bet it works great without overpaying for the other gameboards.
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Numeric-Keypad-Jelly-Comb/dp/B01E8U8HKW/ref=pd_sbs_63_19?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=T8FA0QXTK4D049XMXD6Q
The raised layer in the 5 key should make it easy to memorize each button around it so you don't need to see it in Vr.
Here's another for 9 bucks! If you use a shift key on your Hotas then you are basically doubling the amount of keys here :)
https://www.amazon.com/Numeric-Jelly-Comb-Portable-Computer/dp/B01E8TTWZ2/ref=pd_cp_147_1?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=10HV6T876Q90396BM4CJ
$9
https://www.amazon.com/Numeric-Jelly-Comb-Portable-Computer/dp/B01E8TTWZ2
Ask and ye shall receive, I remembered: Number Pad,Jelly Comb Mechanical Numeric Keypad USB Braid Cable Numpad 22-key Number Pad - Black (Blue switch) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8U8HKW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_I0XIAbXRM8RTR
Is it this one: Jelly Comb ?
Woah i did not look at the cost of this in CAD holy crap that is expensive ($300 bucks plus $24 in shipping). Very good review on your part though, kinda sucks about the rebinding configurator though.
Completely unrelated but i feel like you might think this is cool. Its Outemu Blue Numpad (Outemu are Cherry knockoff's, but there pretty decent), and for $20, has full metal construction, braided cable, and some cheap Blue's. You may have seen it before cause it was on the front page like 4 months ago. Thought you might find it interesting because we have pretty similar tastes in keyboards IMO (i have been eying the model M and zealios purple for a while :P)
This one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8U8HKW/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_qL4rxbM69NBJE
Was super happy when I found it.
Yes Ducky is a great brand.
MK Ducky if you do not mind red.
Jelly Comb USB Number pad.
Is this the $20 mech numpad on amazon? Are they gateron or outemu switches? It looks pretty great to me!
There is a numpad that often shows up on r/mechanicalkeyboards that is said to be of great value for its price https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8U8HKW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_034qxb5NWRHFF the letters arent all that pretty though.
Mechanical Numberpad.
https://www.amazon.com/Number-Jelly-Comb-Mechanical-Numeric/dp/B01E8U8HKW
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Numeric-Keypad-Jelly-Comb/dp/B01E8U8HKW
Here's one in black without the branding, they don't seem to have the white one listed currently.
Not sure if it's 100% identical to OP's but the shell looks to be the same. The one I linked has Outemu Blues which are rather loud, and it has buttons not found on a normal 104-key keyboard's number pad.
jelly comb numpad
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Numeric-Keypad-Jelly-Comb/dp/B01E8U8HKW
Not cherry switches but gets the job done
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8U8HKW?psc=1
Or this if you want RGB and Cherry Blues
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&amp;p=2247
Tenkey:
Pok3r's a good choice, even if you already have one IMO.
Looks great and much better than I could do :)
You could try animating him waving his hands on 1s instead of just "blurring" the movement.
For hotkeys, buy something like this and the remap your hotkeys to it.
I feel the same way. If I had more interest in this keyboard I would probably just buy it, and then buy something like this, Num Pad Keyboard
I will go with something like this or [this] (https://www.amazon.com/X-keys-Programmable-Keypads-Keyboards-XK-60/dp/B0092SGI0C/ref=pd_sbs_147_34?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B0092SGI0C&amp;pd_rd_r=4E3VJZE240C17AXZE3KP&amp;pd_rd_w=Rk1Kd&amp;pd_rd_wg=K1xYi&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=4E3VJZE240C17AXZE3KP)
Jelly Comb Numpad. I got the white version and ended up handwiring it to use as desoldering practice/macropad and to have a removable cable. The switches are really loud but very nice.
This HP Spectre x2 model at $380
Basically everything you want minus a numpad and backlighting. you could pick-up a numpad with mechanical switches for an extra $20 https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Numeric-Keypad-Jelly-Comb/dp/B01E8U8HKW
Dont know if youd call it a stellar deal, but its there
KC21 would be perfect but it's white. There's a Qisan Magicforce in black. The Ducky Pocket has 23 keys and is fully programmable. And here is a no name brand with clone switches for $17
I'm having a hard time finding exactly what you want with 17/18 keys but I know they exist
My favorite time to play roguelikes is whenever I should be doing something important, look schoolwork (such as right now). Usually I'll play for a few hours, a couple of different games but I'll focus on one usually. Currently I am focusing on Caves of Qud and Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead. I feel I might play some UnReal World today though, it's such a zen game.
Since I have a laptop the only thing that could be considered a set-up is I have bought an external keypad just for roguelike purposes.
Playing for a long time can be good or bad for me. It really depends on how cocky I get with my later-game characters, especially if the game has a part where it lets me be awesome, and lets me completely own everything (or I've just gotten lucky drops).
$20 on Amazon Prime with Outemu Blues. Had mine for 6 months. Does just fine.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01E8U8HKW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1466539846&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=SY200_QL40&amp;keywords=mechanical+numpad&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=418u37V-nDL&amp;ref=plSrch
This one doesn't match the style, but it matches the value...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E8U8HKW/
no, but your keycaps probably are. they're super thin ABS. I don't really know how osu works but from what I've seen its 2 buttons right?
Why not just use a numpad
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01E8U8HKW/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&amp;condition=used
16.99(19.99 new) used for a mech numpad, but it's got outemu blues in it.
Links, since imgur likes to break them on me:
(and click through to the imgur for instructions and whatnot)
I feel like for normal windows stuff that I track better (or more accurately?) with a trackball than a normal mouse. If you get a good one (trackball), they're amazing; and I you get a bad one (e.g. a thumb trackball) you're in for some pain and anger.
The only reason I get gaming mice at all is because of video games and 360 flick headshots. Trackballs (not the thumb ones) and ergonomics go hand in hand.
Here are a couple trackballs I would check out:
1 and 2 but maybe check out /r/trackballs
Elecom Huge
Might I suggest trying out trackballs then, I use an Elecom one with 5 extra buttons Amazon link
What mouse is that?
Edit Found it
My Elecom Huge has been rather quiet. I haven't had it long, less than a week so far. Others can probably comment better, but it seems to fit what you are looking for.
nk it's the wired version of this: https://www.amazon.com/ELECOM-M-HT1DRBK-Wireless-Trackball-Mouse/dp/B0735584RM/
This is my favorite - Huge and around $60 for the wired version is a great price. The CST I have in the picture is a solid trackball, but I feel it's over priced and not as comfortable as the Huge. But you can't put a billiard ball in the huge, so if customization is what you want then the CST is a good option.
I thought the HUGE had synthetic ruby bearings.
At least that's what Amazon says.
https://www.amazon.com/ELECOM-M-HT1DRBK-Wireless-Trackball-Mouse/dp/B0735584RM
This is definitely NOT small, but I use mine on a chair arm for War Thunder and I can't recommend it enough.
ELECOM M-HT1DRBK Wireless Trackball Mouse - Extra Large Ergonomic Design, 8-Button Function with Smooth Tracking, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0735584RM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Z7xIDbBPA28QJ
It's like having a side-stick controller in a mouse-aim game. I got this one mostly because of the number of buttons. I have directional control, fire guns, throttle +/-, target lock, zoom view, target padlock view, flaps up, flaps down, full elevator displacement, and enemy view padlock all bound on this one device.
Elecom also makes some smaller track balls. If they're as good as the Huge, it'd be well worth getting one of those to mount next to your stick.
Looks like an Elecom M-HT1DRBK.
Oh woops, I remembered it badly, it's 500/1000/1500
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ELECOM-Wireless-trackball-function-M-HT1DRBK-Black/dp/B0735584RM
Anyone uses pen tablet for photo retouching?
I'm starting to dig a little bit more into photoshop for stuff like dodge & burn, frequency separation etc... and using the mouse isn't really optimal. So I'd like to buy a pen tablet that I won't use for anything else than photo retouching. Is a cheap Wacom enough for that? Is there any point in going for bigger/more expensive tablets?
The laptop being slow will dictate on what programs he can use for art, not the tablet itself if that is what you are asking. Can you get the make and model of the computer? I will be able to tell you which ones that would work. What version of Windows is he running?
But for now, I can list off some free ones.
Mediabang: It's completely free. It is designed for comic artists, but honestly it work for any type of art project you are doing.
Fire Alpaca: Free. it's a very light art program, so I doubt there will be lag at all.
Krita: Free. It has more of a professional look. I say it looks like one of the newest Photoshop layouts.
I suggest getting this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079HL9YSF/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_xTh-BbQZQ2C6G
It's cheap, good for beginners, and the Intuos line of Wacom tablets are very good. It comes with three different art programs, but I do believe they are trial only.
This isn't the exact one (I'm using and older version) but it should be pretty similar. And to be fair, it's not a bad tablet if you're just getting started, but crap relatively speaking to the one I just ordered.
I'm interested in moving over to tablet after almost a year of mouse play. I know on the FAQ it says that the osu!tablet, Huion H420, Wacom Bamboo CTL and Wacom Intuos Pen are the most common tablets to purchase for osu. I found the Wacom Intuos CTL4100 at 43% off and was wondering if this is the same as the Wacom Intuos Pen? Also, would I be able to edit the playing areas and such with this purchase?
Is this your first tablet? If so, a Wacom Intuos is always a great safe place to start for any artist. I've personally been using Wacom for years and have nothing but good things to say about them. They're sturdy tablets and if you have access to US Prime, their normally 80$ tablet is on sale for like 50$ right now and includes a license for CSP.
https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Drawing-Software-Included-CTL4100/dp/B079HL9YSF/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=wacom+intuos&qid=1575054597&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRjZEUVlGU1NVTjFDJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODc3Nzg2MVdYQ0RCU0NTMEtNTCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTU0MjA5UDQwN0VaUzQxMVdKJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
Sorry for bugging ya again. But is this a decent tablet for just starting out?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010TQQI5K/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza
It is a wacom Bamboo so I was wondering if this is something good to get.
Also, is it possible to get kitra on it? I don't want to pay a monthly subscription for programs if possible.
Or should I get this one as it comes with some free programs?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079HL9YSF/ref=s9_acsd_simh_hd_bw_b15HJT_c_x_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&amp;pf_rd_r=R74NN2A5YBRXRCQMNW1T&amp;pf_rd_t=101&amp;pf_rd_p=ad73d04e-7446-55e9-a57b-dec8ac1040f8&amp;pf_rd_i=16034531
I’ve heard that pen tablets are excellent for fighting repetitive strain injury. They’re a bit pricey but CGP Grey swears by them for podcast and video editing. Depending on your screen size, Wacom has some decently priced options. Be sure to use it in 1:1 mode
Gaomon s620 is so good actually, I would recommend watching some reviews on it. In fact, there's a fork of hawku drivers for it too, super nice.
edit: for reference Ive used the shit huion garbage with the giant pen, and also the xp pen star g430s which is actually pretty good except for the slippery cheap pen, but the s620 is better than both of these.
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However, if you want to splurge and never have to buy a tablet again, https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Drawing-Software-Included-CTL4100/dp/B079HL9YSF/ref=sxin_2_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-d2Fjb20%3D-ac_d_rm&keywords=wacom&pd_rd_i=B079HL9YSF&pd_rd_r=e1834c53-8ecf-4883-a7d4-31d9d3a5d34e&pd_rd_w=2oCEh&pd_rd_wg=ZmOs9&pf_rd_p=2938a786-9bec-4d37-8c06-456e3edce5d1&pf_rd_r=MHRG77RX13S6N7RCYZFA&psc=1&qid=1569736321 This wacom tablet is incredible. Pen is super light, rubber covers the majority of it so it wont slip at all, and you can get better drivers for it. But again, more expensive
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hope this helps
i've been playing games with a trackball mouse for the past 3 or 4 years now and I love it. I have amazing control with it and my twitch reflexes are a lot faster now imo, especially since I play a lot of tf2. This is the model I have: trackman
it takes a while to get used to, but now I can't go back to a regular mouse. I dont need all the fancy buttons and insane sensitivity settings, so this was perfect for me.
These are fucking awesome!
I use them for gaming, both FPS and things like WoW, minecraft, etc, and you get used to it very quickly. I went from numb arm after about 4 hours of play, especially on WoW, to being able to play all day without any issues. I don't like normal trackballs, the thumb ones are just the fuckin best.
This one is specifically the one I have at home, and it cost me like $15.
With this!
I've been using them since 2008. No callus for me.
They didn't make the wired version at the time. I can find it now on Amazon. Collectors are selling them for $399.99. That is not a typo.
Here's a generic one for $24.99. Also not a typo. ;)
Weird coworkers... sure, I'm almost 40, given time I could probably come up with a few other gems. I just thought of the lady with the Vietnamese snake wine because it was so odd and at the same place.
Yeah, a couple years later, I was doing a security job — jobs were kinda scarce right after 9/11, even though we weren't in a high risk area. Big companies were shipping jobs overseas, afraid of doing business in America, even in low risk areas. Anyway, I worked with this cheerful idiot of a man child (not that I wasn't one myself) and he once confided in me that he went to the interview stoned out of his gourd. To a security job. As if he didn't know security companies were staffed by retired cops. Or guys who couldn't make it as cops. So he gets there, high as a motherfucker, and they go to do a swab. He tells them his mouth is dry and asks if he could please get some water. They let him. He goes into the break room, and they have a water dispenser. He pours a cup of the hot, near boiling water, and he chugs it, burning the shit out of his throat. He gargles it. He takes the swab test and passes. If you think this is bullshit, I'm right there with you. He told me this story. I have no way of verifying it. He didn't last long, and when he left, he was fired, and the supervisors wouldn't say word one about it. I bet they caught him with weed. Security guards get dropped in on by their supervisors all the time. You're working a site, it's just you, plenty of opportunity to do drugs (or pot; I know, pot isn't a drug, the Good Lord wouldn't have made it if the Good Lord didn't expect us to smoke it, etc., etc.) but also, surprise visits are a thing.
Anyway, I'd relieve him after an 8 hour shift, and he would not leave. We'd get to talking, and I was on shift, I couldn't leave. And he'd stay for an hour. One hour turned into two, two into three. Longest he ever stayed was 5 hours, unpaid, into my shift. If anyone asked, I was training him. No one ever did, that was just the cover we agreed to. Supervisor dropped in, he forgot something and was just going (and would). Anyway, I started doing the same as we became friends, but I never stayed more than an hour, and most of the time he'd stay one or two hours, too. What was so special about this guy was, he would not shut up about a show called Babylon 5. Maybe you've heard of it. What he didn't tell me, that I think is so interesting, is that it was one of the first TV shows to air in 16:9. It would either have the letterboxing (bars on top and bottom) on the old 4:3 TVs, or they'd just cut the sides off (pan and scan). It was a challenge back then. TV stations didn't like it. Anyway, he actually told me, one day, the entire story of the show, leaving out very little details. And it sounded awesome. I meant to watch it, but didn't, for years. And then one day I got a great deal on the DVD box set at a yard sale. I thought, has to be fate. I think I paid like $20. Wife wasn't interested, so I watched it on my own. And I loved it. Wife agreed to watch it with me, so I watched it a second time with her.
Sorry, that was a long story, and that guy wasn't that weird, except for how he passed the drug test. Supposedly. But I mean, he didn't smoke around me, he wasn't trying to sell me pot, he wasn't trying to sound cool, so I kinda believe him, though what I choose to believe is, one, he probably cut the hot water with cold so it wasn't at 185 or whatever those hot taps put out, because I think that would have caused permanent damage. And two, either he didn't smoke that much that morning or, I don't know. Either the swab test was weak or faulty, or maybe it showed pot but no other substances and they passed him anyway. I don't think his story was 100% truthful, in any case.
I use a Logitech trackball for gaming. Years ago they discontinued the wired version but you can still see them for sale on Amazon for hundreds of dollars because the wireless version sucks in comparison.
Here's one for $300
http://smile.amazon.com/Logitech-Trackman-Wheel-Optical-Silver/dp/B00005NIMJ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1458875733&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=logitech+wired+trackball
Unfortunately logitech doesn't make anything good anymore, so I recommend going back to when they did make something good. The corded version of the M570 isn't made anymore, but you can get it on amazon for about $65 used (ignore the $300 for a NIB one) and they often go on ebay or second hand store for less. I've been using the same one for at least 8 years and it's still going strong.
It's a Logitech Trackman I had the wireless version years ago before updating to the M570
In fact, they are being sold with negative sales at some retailers.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Trackman-Wheel-Optical-Silver/dp/B00005NIMJ
My 2 original cordless still work, but I stupidly left them in storage :-(
You can actually replace the switches wholesale (I think, my mouse is the trackman wheel, but I would imagine they'd use similar switch hardware), which sounds way safer and less fiddly than trying to mess with the tiny spring by hand. You just need a soldering iron, desoldering braid and a bit of solder to reattach the switches, all of which are very useful for other things as well.
Looks like the switch manufacturer sells two-packs of the G500 switches, presumably for exactly this purpose.
You might want to look into a trackball mouse. I used a Logitech Trackman Marble Mouse for a while, then moved to a Kensington (wired) Expert Trackball Mouse.
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Trackman-Marble-Four-Button-Programmable/dp/B001F42MKG
https://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Expert-Wireless-Trackball-K72359WW/dp/B00009KH63
There's even more ergonomic stuff you can do, but I was on a budget and only had minor wrist issues.
Trackball can't be beat for editing. For setting sliders/pots/clip positions they're invaluable, because your clicking finger isn't also resting on the device you're using to point with, so when you release the click, it doesn't move or bump the mouse. Plus infinite scrub, just keep on rolling the ball.
Kensington Trackball Pro
They're in Every. Single. Studio. I've ever worked in. Some boards even have a hole cut specially for them. I've seen some editors who literally have never used a computer without one, they can't use a "common" mouse.
I've got a stockpile at this point in case they ever stop making them.
You might want to look into a large trackball. onus in that they don't require much space and are also good at alleviating carpal tunnel pain.
The kensington trackball is a great one
http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Expert-Trackball-Mouse-K64325/dp/B00009KH63
Looks like the Kensington Expert Mouse with a wrist rest of some kind attached to it. Retails for $99, but you can find it through Amazon for $63.96.
EDIT: Actually, the wrist rest seems to be included. It's in the pictures on Amazon.
Nice caps. I have seen plenty of beige-colored trackballs when I was browsing for one but they are all vintage things on ebay with no scroll option. I'm not sure if you could mod them..
The silver orbit is not discontinued on Amazon, but beware that it doesn't have a scroll ring, although I'm sure there's a ball-scroll mod in guides somewhere.
And you can always opt for the silver Expert.
The Kensington expert trackball mouse has a scroll ring. I don't think any of the larger trackballs have a wheel though.
I've been using the Kensington Expert Trackball for years with no problems.
http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Expert-Mouse-Optical-Trackball/dp/B00009KH63
Not a programmer, but gamer and PC tech. I've used trackballs most of my computing life. I recommend the Kensington Expert Mouse (link below) for general use unless you're looking at the engineering specific ones.
Kensington Expert Trackball Mouse (K64325) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009KH63/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_COgECbHH1BNE6
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009KH63
I think this is the goto ball mouse that all the cool kids use
Fat hands checking in. I use a trackball with a huge ball:
https://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Expert-Trackball-Mouse-K64325/dp/B00009KH63
I was having a lot of wrist pain using mice, but using the trackball my wrist stays relaxed so I can game longer without discomfort. Might be worth a try!
Seems I am late to the party, but maybe you're still looking for some insight. Up until I switched over to an Expert Mouse a couple years back I'd go through about three mice a year. Either the buttons would stop being responsive or the optical sensor became jittery over time. Which isn't very good when you're coding or designing something. Even though it's been just about two years now I've had no issue with the trackball.
Do you have any charity/thrift shops around? Especially if you're in a metro-area there's a good shot you'll be able to pick one up to play with for a few bucks. Just map out a few places to check out, and who knows you may even find some other peripheral that might be useful. It might take a couple rounds, but it's still cheaper and leaving the house once and awhile is good.
This trackball would probably work good too, but not as many buttons:
http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-K64325-Expert-Trackball-Mouse/dp/B00009KH63/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1425690244&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=trackball
Kensington still makes the Orbit trackball: https://www.amazon.ca/Kensington-K72337US-Orbit-Trackball-Scroll/dp/B002OOWB3O
I have used this mouse daily at work for the last 2 years and love it.
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Or, if you don't have a joystick, try a cheap trackball. My Kensington Orbit has been amazing on this game. Trackball for nudging the mouse control around, scroll ring for throttle, works great.
You can get a Logitech M570 pretty much anywhere they sell mice, including stores like Target or Staples. Amazon has refurbished ones for about $20. That's a "thumb-style" which means you'll be using your thumb to drive the ball. There are also finger-styles like the Logitech Trackman or the Kensington Orbit. I'm currently using and liking a Kensington Slimblade but at $85 it might be a bit steep for someone who might not even like this particular input method.
Stop by /r/Trackballs for more detailed suggestions and discussion. There are dozens of us!
But what if I don't have a touchpad? What if I have a real mouse with only two buttons? What if I have a 3-button mouse with an unergonomic 3rd button (pretty much every one I've used)?
What I want is middle button emulation on all pointing devices all the time, except when I run a program that itself uses left+right click for some special function, in which case I want to be able to toggle middle button emulation off without restarting X.
I don't think I'm using libinput. I found nothing about it in
/var/log/Xorg.0.log, and my machine was originally installed with Fedora 21 and has been upgraded through 22 and 23.I would recommend a trackball as well. Here is the one I use at work daily: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002OOWB3O/ref=psdcmw_11036491_t1_B00009KH63.
This relieved a lot of the symptoms I was having in my right hand/wrist.
Like this? It's black/grey.
I do have and use a tablet, but as my work shows, I'm a bit shaky with it. It's a Wacom Bamboo Pen Tablet if you're wondering.
Go with the medium bamboo. It's an excellent starting platform to get acquainted with digital drawing. it'll def take some getting used to not seeing exactly what your drawing with your hands, but rather at a screen above. One thing I'm a 'fan' of is actually what it lacks. With "only" 512 levels of pressure sensitivity and no detection of the angle of the pen, you'll break yourself in and really learn how to manipulate photoshop etc for your artistic means. Then, as your progress and want to drop some real dough on a nice intuous tablet, you'll be amazed at home smooth it is.
tldr: It's a great option, and will pave the way for more expensive replacements later if you find you do truly enjoy it.
Oh, and drop an extra 15 dollars for both the updated model, as well as a larger drawing area, it's def worth it...
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-CTL460-Bamboo-Pen-Tablet/dp/B002OOWC3I/ref=pd_ts_e_1?ie=UTF8&amp;s=electronics
I keep going back to the Wacom Tablet Pen.
sketching on a Tablet takes a lot of time to get use too, I mainly use it to outline.
You can take a photo or scan in your physical drawing / doodle and start to outline it really nice. The difference is that you need to make single sweeps to get the best type of lines.
wacom bamboo is on sale at amazon for $60
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-CTL460-Bamboo-Pen-Tablet/dp/B002OOWC3I/ref=pd_cp_e_2_map
IMO, don't even consider anything other than a Wacom. For your price point, get a Bamboo and if you feel you need something bigger/better, sell it and upgrade to an Intuos. I have had an Intuos 3 for several years and love it. The new version is very slick but I don't really have a need to upgrade.
In regards to your specific points:
Edit: One final consideration - Intuos comes with a mouse - If you are considering using the tablet as a complete mouse replacement (I use mine in addition to my mouse), I would stay away from the 'small' tablets.
will do. as soon as I get back, i will take some pics. sorry about the current pic. wasnt really thinking.
Link
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005HGBEZ2/ref=pe_385040_121528360_TE_dp_1
Actually this is my first tablet but I feel like it works fairly well with photoshop and the pen feels smooth too. I'm a casual drawer so I just want a cheap tablet, turns out this is pretty good.
this is the tablet i'm talking about
its small and affordable. ive had it for two years and no trouble.
$80 brand new Wacom Bamboo, this is the maximum you should spend starting out.
You should buy him a drawing tablet. They are very cheap and who knows, it might be the beginning of his career as an illustrator.
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Capture-Tablet-CTH470/dp/B005HGBEZ2/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1413462067&amp;sr=8-8&amp;keywords=wacom+tablet
You might be out of luck then. I've tried using apps like Duet which will allow you to connect an iPad as a display but I've had poor luck with getting Photoshop to display correctly on the iPad and you have to buy into their premium plan in order to use force/angle input.
Most of the time I either do the work I need to in a different app and then export to pull into PS, or I just use my trusty old Wacom Bamboo, which you can get for less than $60 these days.
I used Photoshop CS3 Extended several years ago on an okay $500 laptop from either walmart or sams. It was some type of Acer Aspire from around 2011. As I continued messing around with Photoshop, I ended up buying a Wacom graphics tablet (one of these). Elements is okay for use (I still use it because I was borrowing a copy of CS3 back on my laptop and can no longer get that copy back).
Not sure about the newest ones that wacom puts out, but that one I linked (probably not made anymore) comes with a version of Photoshop that can run on almost anything.
If you want to get a desktop just for photoshop, the used PC parts route is a pretty good way to go. I built a decent PC back in the beginning of 2013. Back then, it cost me around $700, though you have to realize that it was for gaming and that I had wanted it for several years, so I was fine with spending a bit more than what I originally planned (the old budget would have given me a terrible PC (for gaming)). Right now, you could probably buy the same parts for half the price. While many people don't really recommend older parts like I used (my processor was getting "old" (outdated) back then), I still use all but the cooling fan and graphics card. Also, to make the price seem a bit more reasonable, I had to buy a monitor, keyboard, and mouse in that price, too, which is something that can be bought for very cheap or old ones reused for free.
If you want to go a cheaper route that just works, get a ThinkPad off eBay. They're used, but getting something like a T410 works just fine.
I've heard people have even ran somewhat modern 3D games on that. They're tough, though have a "meh" monitor in them. The great thing about them, though, is that they're around $150 and from my experience, only require a $20 replacement battery to work well on the go (they come with their old batteries). I'd also recommend a new hard drive, which is an easy thing to install as long as you've set up a computer before (and if you aren't comfortable with doing so, a local computer store can probably do so cheaply (you should buy a hard drive on your own, though as they'll charge you for a higher price otherwise)). I'd also recommend buying a 1080p monitor from somewhere else after buying the laptop. Here's a list. You can sort by price. I'd say don't worry about IPS, just worry about it looking good. Mine is a 21.5" Acer-not sure what model.
It's a Wacom Capture that I got on sale for about 65 bucks. It's not nearly as fancy as some other ones out there, but I really like it so far. I'm not exactly sure what all it's optimized to be used with, but I don't see why not.
I used Sai Paint Tool on Windows 7 Professional. Not sure if you can use it on iOS. I drew to test out my new tablet, a Bamboo CTH-470. I might make more... What next?
http://www.systemax.jp/en/sai/
for Paint Tool Sai.
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Capture-Tablet-CTH470/dp/B005HGBEZ2
Drawn on this guy.
This drawing tablet ughhghgggh omfg I'd make sweet love to it
It is an amazing tablet for the money.
The available updated version if anyone is interested.
Wacom Bamboo Pen and Touch
I have been looking at the wacom bamboo stylus suggested, but this stylus has had my interest so far. I like the idea of an extra button on the side and it has an eraser, too. I'll probably order it tomorrow if not tonight.
The pens that work on the Zbook x2 that I am aware of:
I've been doing a lot of research on this recently; after scouring the interweb for reviews and feedback, it looks like the Fujitsu T5000 is the best around for the SP1/SP2.
The Surface Pro and Pro 2 use a Wacom pen that uses induction. It requires no power. If it doesn't work it's either the Wacom tablet functionality of the Pro itself is broken, or your Pen is broken inside.
The only way to test either is with a replacement pen or a different Surface Pro (1/2) (replacement pens can be bought but are not cheap https://www.amazon.com/Fujitsu-Digitizer-replacement-Stylus-T5000/dp/B00791UTH2 )
I think we're way overthinking things here.
I have had success with the following pens on the S1Y:
X230t pen
Fujitsu Lifebook pen
There are certainly more pens than this that work but these are about as good as they get. Feel free to ask me questions about particular digitizer technologies/pens, as these topics are confusing.
Here are a few that's compatible with SP2
Wacom Bamboo Stylus Feel .
Fujitsu Digitizer Pen.
Elextako Digitizer.
Wacom Grip Pen UP-911E-02DD.
I use the Figitsu Lifebook pen T5000 http://www.amazon.com/Fujitsu-Digitizer-replacement-Stylus-T5000/dp/B00791UTH2 with my Pro 1 (Since it's wacom, it would work with a pro 2 as well.) The plus side is it's cheaper than the Feel stylus, it uses standard Wacom nibs (not the smaller feel ones), has two buttons and an eraser.
I also use a matte screen protector. Really helps add resistance to the pen, especially using a felt pen-nib.
I use Paint Tool SAI primarily to draw. I love it.
Any Wacom won't work. It has to be a Wacom Feel stylus. The Samsung S Pens work but the buttons don't map the same.
These work:
https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Grip-Pen-UP-911E-02DD/dp/B00014HR3I/ref=cm_rdp_producthttps://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Grip-Pen-UP-911E-02DD/dp/B00014HR3I/ref=cm_rdp_product
https://www.amazon.com/Fujitsu-Digitizer-replacement-Stylus-T5000/dp/B00791UTH2/ref=pd_sim_147_2?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B00791UTH2&amp;pd_rd_r=XAVT2TZVF4MDPGQVTA3D&amp;pd_rd_w=IvlCA&amp;pd_rd_wg=FHq1g&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=XAVT2TZVF4MDPGQVTA3D
I got this one and it's really nice http://www.amazon.com/Fujitsu-Digitizer-replacement-Stylus-T5000/dp/B00791UTH2
It has 2 buttons on the side, + eraser. You can also change out the tips for rubber, felt, and plastic, you have to buy those separate though. I really like the rubber (flex) ones, they feel great.
Fujitsu makes the best one i've used. Leagues better than the bamboo, since it has 2 buttons and an eraser as well!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00791UTH2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
one more thing: This is the stylus I use - It has two buttons instead of just one.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00791UTH2/
I have this tablet...I endorse it.
EDIT: Fixed link, though the amazon version is weirdly expensive.
Here's an example of what you could do with SAI, a Wacom drawing tablet, and 5-10 minutes. If you have the money, you could get a basic Wacom Bamboo Splash Pen Tablet. I would definitely recommend one especially over a mouse.
Thank you. Haha, I've been looking into do that soon (Making tutorials and classes of some sort)
I bought my daughter [this tablet] (http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Splash-Tablet-CTL471/dp/B0089VGPII/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1370074959&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=wacom+bamboo). SHe loves it, but she's 6. I am not sure her review of how awesome it is counts. Other friends have it though and say it gets the job done but if you want to be more serious go with Intous.
I've always just called them 'tablets' or 'drawing tablets'. If you search Amazon you can get a pretty nice one for less than $100- I've seen a few as low as $30. I've been using the Wacom Bamboo Splash Pen Tablet CTL471 for a while now and I have no complaints.
As far as the computer programs go, I would check some of these out.
Wacom bamboo tablets are right in your price range and work pretty well:
https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Splash-Tablet-CTL471/dp/B0089VGPII
People have said that the Bamboo is a good tablet and priced well at $59.99.
I personally use the Intuos 4 and I love it. I find the size of the tablet to be fine to work with and the size allows me to throw it in my bag along with my laptop.
I picked up this Monoprice tablet yesterday after owning this Wacom tablet. I'm already convinced that the Monoprice tablet is all around better than the other in price, drawing area, and it also has programmable buttons that I use to replace keyboard shortcuts in photoshop. Best $60 I ever put into anything art-wise.
Its funny because I was just thinking about buying one a couple of minutes ago. I have fallen in love with the Wacom Bamboo Splash. It's 60$ from amazon and I think if you go into Best Buy they will price match it.
I work in IT, so get old hardware from work... so I have a Dell OptiPlex 990 Small Form Factor PC in my shop currently. I've had a few different ones over the years. Don't have much for dust collection, just a shop vac, but they survive just fine for the most part. I'll occasionally open it up and blow it out with my air compressor.
Never had any issues with the keyboard, been using the same one for years. The mouse on the other hand was always the bane of my existence... I was using optical laser mice and the things would crap out every few months... start double clicking, or tracking weird, or not clicking at all... etc.
One day I was on youtube and saw a video and a guy had one of these trackpads, no moving parts for dust to get into. I bought one about a year ago and it's been running like a champ ever since.
While it is an unfortunate situation, there is no excuse for him to cheat if, as yourself said, he does not care about getting better. If it is a solution you want, playing on a trackpad or using a stylus should help out.
Get one of these if you want the absolute best touchpad:
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Rechargeable-Touchpad-Multi-Touch-Navigation/dp/B0093H4WT6
And get a Clevo for maximum budget efficiency. Honestly the new Clevos are great. They're just around 5.5 lbs (15.6") and 4.5 (13.3") lbs and much thinner than before.
Plus the new Clevos have very decent touchpads (I've used many models, and they seem fine).
http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np7338-clevo-w230ss-p-6992.html
http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8650-clevo-p650sa-p-7847.html
PowerNotebooks is also a great website to buy Clevos from.
There is no such thing as a gaming touchpad. There are limited options for touchpads period. Your best bet is probably something like the Logitech T650: https://amzn.com/B0093H4WT6
Unless you are looking for an actual touchmouse, which are also things... Logitech T630: https://amzn.com/B00DR8LA6U
Or you may look at a tru Ergo mouse... https://amzn.com/B00BIFNTMC
Or a trackball: https://amzn.com/B0043T7FXE
If I may, I would recommend this tablet. It was my first tablet and it is not only relatively cheap, but pretty good quality as well.
The Bamboo tab looks nice! You said it sets it's own sensitivity? That seems like a huge problem for me. What about this tablet?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DTPYWBG/
This one is only $21 https://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Tablet-Graphics-Drawing/dp/B00DTPYWBG
Seems decent for the price
Can't remember where I saw $20 but here's a good one for $25. http://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Tablet-Graphics-Drawing/dp/B00DTPYWBG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1417659727&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=Huion
For any Americans/other places
If you are looking for a decent tablet under the 50s, you should just get the H420. It works both for osu and drawing, but isn't really recommended for drawing. If you can invest some more, you should get the [CTL480] (http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Intuos-Tablet-CTL480-Version/dp/B00EN27TCI) if you can.
I have a Huion 420, got it from Amazon for around 25. That particular model is low end but gets the job done for an amatuer photoshop user. If you decide on a tablet I would recommend getting a one with better pressure sensitivity than that one.
I own the Huion 420, which is just the tablet you linked minus the buttons on the side. I love it for osu, and it's actually what the official osu! tablet from the store used to be before they released the updated (and never in stock) new model. I can't compare it to any other tablet, but I've been nothing but happy with it in the past year and it's still going strong.
I would highly recommend the 420 or the H420 if you have a use for the side buttons (might be nice if you're into photoshop/art) if you're looking for a smaller-sized tablet.
Huion H420 ($25)
VT PenPad ($40)
Wacom CTL-480 ($80--for reference)
As far as I know, not really. The pen/tablet can actually sense different levels of pressure, but the mouse only has 1.
If you switch to using a vector layer, it might be easier with a mouse. Also, remember there are less expensive tablets than Intuits.
My best advice is the HUION H420
Edit: I don't recommend the XP-Pen 430. It's about the same price, but noticeably laggier. The H420 is one of the ones I'd recommend even if you're not broke
Huion 420
$25, pretty solid tablet. Though the pen requires a battery
Here is the mobile version of your link
would you happen to be talking about this one?
I have a Logitech M570. The old thumb ball from Logitech was called a Trackman so that's what I still call it. The M570 is the 4th thumb ball mouse I have bought.
I know that you can take the ball out easily for cleaning, but you make a great point lol. For what it's worth, if you could find a replacement ball for this mouse, it may work. http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Trackman-Wheel-Optical-Silver/dp/B00005NIMJ
I use two. Like /u/jonny- I use a Magic Trackpad but I also have connected a Trackball
Check if it still has a warranty. I have no idea what Apple's warranty is for the Magic Mouse, but you can probably search online or call a store to check.
I've used a trackball for about eight years now, both personally and at work. Occasionally I go shopping for a new and improved version but I always eventually settle on the same one:
Logitech Trackman Wheel Optical. It's very similar to the one you recommend, and although I own three (for various work stations) only one is newer than a year old. My oldest is four years old and still works perfectly.
For anyone new to trackballs: they need to be cleaned regularly. The best method is to use rubbing alcohol on the ball and contact points (inside the recess where the ball normally sits), but I've found that simply removing the ball and picking out the lint that builds up every few weeks is enough to keep 'em accurate and smooth.
The silver Logitech Trackman Wheel is a pretty bulletproof unit. They can be had right now starting around $40 on ebay. I got lucky with mine, I found it at a small computer shop in town that carries older used stuff for a whopping $15. I've been using it at work for a few years with no faults (and remember, I bought it used). I also own an M570 and the ergonomics are nearly identical.
This one: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Trackman-Wheel-Optical-Silver/dp/B00005NIMJ
I actually use a trackball mouse + gel mousepad, so my wrist doesn't move at all: it takes a while to get used to it, but after 3 months or so I could game in FPS's just like I could with a normal mouse.
This is the trackball mouse I used to use , however the right button stopped working after 5 years and they are out of production, and the only new trackball mice Logitech makes are wireless (which I am not a fan of) or this Marble mouse , which I found just terrible awkward for gaming. So now I have the Sanwa Trackball . I had to tweak the windows mouse settings to lower the cursor speed to about 60%, it's really, really fast by default.
edit: also, I really hope to one day became a great sc2 player only for the lols that when twitch fans will ask me 'what keyboard and mouse do you use' I can reply with 'Microsoft Ergonomic 4000 and Japanese Trackball'.
So believe it or not, I play on a Highlander team in team fortress 2 and I use the third model you pictured. It takes getting used too, but once you get used too it, other models just don't feel the same. When I use it for gaming, sensitivity is key. Each game has a different sensitivity so trying to find one that works is key for trackballs. I only have the one I do because I didn't have the money for a better one but I still wanted a trackball.
The reason I like the third so much is because you can use 2 fingers to control the ball instead of just your thumb. It gives me some pretty insane accuracy on games that have sniper roles. Personal preference is pretty big when picking a trackball because of all the weird designs of them. A downside to the third one is that it does not have a scroll wheel, which is pretty frustrating at times. You can use the PG UP/DWN buttons but its just easier to have it on the mouse. I do believe that the buttons above LM and RM can be configured to use as a "hold and drag" kind of scroll wheel but its still troublesome. I recommend getting one like this?
Something like this might also help, but it is a smaller size.
Maybe this?
Trackballs are kind of expensive since very few people use them. Also I'm not really sure where to look for more trackball mice because I bought mine from a store. Good luck and ask if you have any questions! :)
I hate to break it to you, but Logitech wasn't thinking of you. If they were, they wouldn't have discontinued the wired Trackman Wheel, replacing it with a (stupid dumb) wireless model (because you know how annoying it is when the cord for your stationary mouse gets tangled…).
But I'm not bitter or anything. I promise.
I've since switched to the wired Trackman Marble, which I've come to prefer because it can scroll in two dimensions.
Been looking at this one: http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Expert-Mouse-Optical-Trackball/dp/B00009KH63/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1411560114&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=expert+trackball
the trackball looks to me like a Kensington Expert Mouse http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Expert-Trackball-Mouse-K64325/dp/B00009KH63
Actually if you are into trackballs, nothing beats this guy. I use it a few years already and won't trade it for any other mouse/trackball
https://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Expert-Trackball-Mouse-K64325/dp/B00009KH63
Greetings fellow bendy person! (I have EDS).
My hands are pretty messed and I can't do much with them so I try to have a billion input devices to switch it up. Vertical mice did not help me at all! Seemed like the wrong size for my hand or something though.
Most recently got the Logitech G600 (https://www.amazon.ca/Logitech-Gaming-Mouse-Black-910-002864/dp/B0086UK7IQ) but haven't got a chance to use it yet because winter makes me not able to use anything. Heh. But it's wider with support for the pinky finger which I think will help me a lot as I often get MCP dislocations on both ends on that pinky from mice. Also LOTS OF BUTTONS!!
I also have a Kensington trackball mouse (https://www.amazon.ca/Kensington-64325-K64325US-Expert-Mouse/dp/B00009KH63/). I read you said trackballs mess up your thumb but I don't use my thumb for it, just my whole hand or my index and middle finger together or whatever feels best at the moment. I use my thumb for the left bottom button only. It comes with a wrist rest but I try to just hover above it to not mess with my wrist. Moving it in the middle of my desk right in front of me helps wrist and arm posture otherwise I end up wanting to rip off my arm from the pain.
I used to have a RollerMouse (http://www.contourdesign.ca/product-category/mice/) which I loved for a lot of stuff but it ended up breaking... I think I ate over it too much and the crumbs messed it up and then I tried to take it apart to fix it and for the first time ever fully broke something. Oops. Heh. But seriously, having the option to easily mouse with the left hand or just differently on the right hand was really nice. I might have to get another one at some point. They have lots of models now so maybe I can find one that handles crumbs better. :P
I actually like controllers for some gaming. But if I have to do fine movements it doesn't have the same control as a mouse and ends up tweaking out my nerve pain or something. It just helps having my wrist turned rather than flat on a mouse (again the vert mouse didn't work for me though!). But it does hurt my thumb more.
Uhm... I'm probably forgetting something so will comment again if I can think of anything else. Mostly I've been waiting for laser eye tracking stuff to get better. Can't use the kind where you turn your head or anything because my neck is so messed.
Good luck and please let me know if you find anything good! Having to give up my hobbies and work and everything because of EDS has been rather annoying so anything to get me back on the computer as much as possible is a life saver.
(In too much pain to be super coherent. Hopefully this is readable!)
I like the kensington trackball expert mouse. Its like the size of a pool ball and really easy on the fingers and wrist. And it has a scroll ring that is easy to get used to.
>the best modern trackball.
The Kensington Expert Mouse?
Na amazon.co.uk jest promocja: Kensington Expert za pół ceny: https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Trackballs/Kensington-Expert-Mouse-Optical-Trackball/B00009KH63/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1485795249&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=kensington+expert
i had that mouse for a while, it really fatigued my thumb haha. I was thinking of getting something like: https://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Orbit-Trackball-Scroll-K72337US/dp/B002OOWB3O/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1496855473&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=trackball
These options are definitely not weird enough for me. ;)
At home, I use a Kensington Orbit. At work, I use a Magic Trackpad. When I have a ThinkPad as my primary computer, I also prefer to use the clit-mouse on it over anything else. But right now, my laptop is a Macbook, so I don't have that option.
In my ghetto cockpit (nowadays used solely with the oculus) I have found that a Trackball on the left hand (throttle) is the best solution.
I bought a very cheap ambidextrous trackball with scroll wheel, the added bonus is that the scroll wheel is horizontal son turning knobs is kind of more natural:
https://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Orbit-Trackball-Scroll-K72337US/dp/B002OOWB3O/ref=pd_lpo_147_lp_img_4?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=7FV7JPS7DN5SA09EH7PD
It takes a couple of hours to get used to it if you are right handed like me, but after that is pretty natural and fast (at least with the oculus where part of the pointing is done with your head (don’t know if trackIr work the same).
Anyway, an idea to consider.
I may open a thread somewhere with pictures of my multipurpose cockpit (race/flight) so people can grab ideas from it as most solutions are hacked together and are already 'combat proven' ;D.
It probably will. However, I don't recommend thumb trackballs. Too much repetition on a single digit, especially if you have smaller hands.
Regarding wrist pain: hold out your hand as if giving someone a handshake. Now untwist it so that you are putting the least pressure on your wrist as possible. Your palm isn't directly facing down as it does using a generic flat and symmetrical mouse. This angle is the neutral and least harmful angle of your wrist while using a computer.
Try a mouse with some angle on it (a vertical mouse is the extreme attempt at a solution at this), or a finger trackball mounted at an angle to match your wrist.
Likewise, a keyboard that is not flat and does not scrunch your wrists in or out while typing is also very important to reduce wrist strain.
Things I like using for desk ergonomics:
http://www.amazon.com/Goldtouch-GTU-0088-Adjustable-Comfort-Keyboard/dp/B005ZLTNN4/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1450366157&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=goldtouch+keyboard
http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Orbit-Trackball-Mouse-Scroll/dp/B002OOWB3O/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1450366070&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=kensington+trackball
I have a kensington trackball mouse. It is like becoming a god among men when you use a trackball. Its not one of those sissy thumb trackballs either.
It looks like this.
I use this guy and now can't live without it. I had to get one for home use on top of having one at work. The grey ring is the scroll ring. I let a coworker use it for an hour or two and got him pretty well hooked on it too.
I have one of these and a Razer Naga 2014. I use the former for general computer use and the latter for video games, but they both sit on my keyboard tray.
Not trying to hijack the post, but I could use some advice as well.
I current have a Wacom Bamboo Pen Tablet (a couple of years ago).
I about the Bamboo Pen Tablet because it was really cheap and I wasn't sure if I would actually use it. I actually use it a bit and was quite happy with it. However as I've worked with it more, I feel that it might be time to upgrade.
Currently the main issue with the tablet is that it's pretty small. As the table mimics the screen, it makes it harder to do more precise drawings. Other than that it's perfectly functional.
In any case, I want to upgrade to a better and definitely bigger tablet without spending too much money (I am a poor college student after all). I don't want to spend over $200. What are some tablets I should be looking out for?
Right now I'm thinking about Bamboo Create Pen. However, I'm not sure if it's a significant enough upgrade or if I should just be looking to spend even more money for a better value.
What do you guys think? Should I just stick with my Bamboo Pen until I actually can spend money?
Sorry if this was inappropriate. I just didn't want to spam this subreddit with another self post of a similar subject..
looks like he's using a wacom bamboo tablet. I have a larger wacom intuos tablet, but only use when photoshopping stuff. I'm not comfortable with it enough to replace my logitech mouse, but I've heard of people using pen tablets full time
Is this what you're looking for?
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-CTL460-Bamboo-Pen-Tablet/dp/B002OOWC3I
Made with free programs and a trackpad
You don't need a graphics ablet to be a great digital artist. Sure, they're nice (oh so very nice), but they're not necessary for creating amazing works of art.
I'll agree with mylifeisaLIEEE down below:
> This is just a shit ton of arrows copy-pasted into a row.
If you're going to get angry about your work being stolen, you need to put some effort into the work.
Also, where in the world does a bamboo tablet cost $600? I got an Intuos 4s for $120, and bamboos are even cheaper
Wacom Bamboo. About $50.
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I am using a tablet (wacom bamboo. I haven't really been too good with line weight so I generally just remove that feature, although I have started practicing with it more, also I'm using Photoshop cs6, could u recommend a brush for this kind of art?
Thank you!! I use Photoshop CS6, and this Wacom tablet: https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Capture-Tablet-CTH470/dp/B005HGBEZ2
I use a wacom bamboo tablet
Can't find it on the official site, but I think it's similar to an intuous pro though.
I've got a Bamboo Capture drawing tablet. I stream through my page at http://www.livestream.com/NeonGreenTiger (I think. I'll check when I get home from work). You'll need to create an account to watch, but it's free and fairly painless :). I think I'll give it a go tonight as I work on adding the lineart to a rough sketch that I have. If you like, i can message you when I start :). I'm working on learning the program and how to use it, my tablet and just working at getting better at drawing :)
No, and no. I am using a mac, and a Bamboo Capture tablet- http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Capture-Tablet-CTH470/dp/B005HGBEZ2
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CTH470 is what im am using now, it's my first tablet and i just started drawing. I know the feeling, you just want to get a tablet, suddenly you hear wacom every where you go. It's probably the right thing to do.
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I second this, first drawing tablet I ever got was a Wacom Bamboo Capture I have it in a box right next to me since I have upgraded to an Intuos pad but the Capture was fantastic. It is only a smudge over your top dollar but since you won't need to upgrade it for a very long time, and with Prime shipping I would say go for it.
A few years back I got the Bamboo which is about 6 in tall and 8 in wide.
I feel it's a too small for dual 1920x1200 monitors. That may be because Bamboos are less accurate than Intous, but I'd still recommend the Pro. Below the Pro line and there is no bezel to rest your hand on so the far right (if right handed) edges of your screen can be a pain.
The Bamboo was inaccurate enough that I gave up on the tablet experience but if I were to attempt again I'd go much futher into the deep end with a Intous Pro Medium
FYI if you really want I'm happy to sell you my old Bamboo for cheap. It's just collecting dust... I know you want it especially after I just shit talked it.
Also, while I haven't used one personally I've heard Monoprice has good tablets. And they're a lot cheaper.
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Capture-Tablet-CTH470/dp/B005HGBEZ2/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1416343068&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=wacom+bamboo
The Wacom Bamboo is actually about $80. It's not that far off.
Also, I couldn't find the Toman as a currency. Do you mean Rials? https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;q=80+dollars+to+tomans&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8&amp;safe=active#safe=active&amp;rls=en&amp;q=80+USD+to+IRR&amp;spell=1
Wacom Bamboo. They're like 50$, great quality, and super easy to use. My mother and sister both have one, and I use an Intous4.
This is the model I am recommending. It looks like its been discontinued, so if you are looking for a new tablet, you might have to spend closer to $125. Either way, its a good product, and I have never had problems with Wacom hardware.
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Capture-Tablet-CTH470/dp/B005HGBEZ2/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1457716217&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=wacom+bamboo+create
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005HGBEZ2/ref=twister_B007SEY2SC bamboo
Intuos http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Intuos-Touch-Small-Tablet/dp/B00EN27U9U/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1412866941&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=intuos
>Wacom Bamboo Touch tablet
Thank you, I appreciate that. It's been rough for him as he used to have a lot of hobbies like woodworking, model airplanes, etc. and not he can't do them.
That looks interesting, appears it's gone up in price as Amazon has it for $174. A good starting point, thank you!
Edit: Scratch that, I guess I was looking at an older model. Looks like it's still about $80 https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Capture-Tablet-CTH470/dp/B005HGBEZ2
Edit 2: There's also a newer model, if anyone else it looking for this sort of thign: https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Wireless-Software-Included-CTL4100WLK0/dp/B079J2FSQ7/ref=dp_ob_title_ce
Should I go with the older model? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HGBEZ2/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687622&amp;pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&amp;pf_rd_t=201&amp;pf_rd_i=B00EQW6M2S&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_r=0JJ5HXRRNNA4W4R78B22
Or the newest? http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Intuos-Medium-Tablet-CTH680/dp/B00EN27UC2/ref=dp_ob_title_ce
If you have used them both, would you say it's worth the extra cash?
i'll save you all another click:
https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Capture-Tablet-CTH470/dp/B005HGBEZ2
Wacom is a great company, even the lower end one's will do what you need. The one I use.
I'm still learning. I hope to someday be able to afford a drawing tablet like this. I'm sure I could improve the quality when I get it. I started with a pencil sketch and then went over it with a marker and crayons.
There really isn't much of a difference with a tablet with more pen pressure, larger screen or more buttons, it's purely what you are comfortable with, and assuming that this would be your first tablet, I suggest getting a small tablet without a screen.
yes, it takes some time to adjust to, but it's much cheaper and better to practice with and get to know what you're comfortable with before buying something expensive. if you REALLY want a screen, then I suggest HUION tablets as they are a cheaper counterpart of WACOM, and with little difference in quality, just make sure it is compatible with your drawing software.
Some small screenless tablets:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TB0TTAC/ref=psdc_16034531_t3_B002OOWC3S [very small but very cheap]
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079J7DCXN/ref=psdc_16034531_t2_B002OOWC3S [pricey for size]
https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Capture-Tablet-CTH470/dp/B005HGBEZ2/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=wacom+tablet+CTH470&qid=1574198997&s=electronics&sr=1-3 [what i used as a kid but currently out of stock]
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DPC98DT/ref=sspa_dk_detail_5?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07DPC98DT&pd_rd_w=6UIy5&pf_rd_p=45a72588-80f7-4414-9851-786f6c16d42b&pd_rd_wg=GWJgM&pf_rd_r=TS1RD6K2JSVF4CBCNA33&pd_rd_r=22c6007a-6a19-4dac-90a9-d43c03a473a1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFOMksxMlgwV1JWMzgmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA2MDg5NjYxQk42SUxMNE82TDNaJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1NDMxODQxSDBUNlhOQ0FPUVBQJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== [what I use and suggest]
Average screen tablets:
https://www.xp-pen.com/product/56.html
https://www.amazon.com/Simbans-PicassoTab-Drawing-Beginner-Bluetooth/dp/B071GY6994/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=drawing+tablet&qid=1574199156&sr=8-2
https://www.amazon.com/XP-PEN-Artist12-Battery-Free-Multi-Function-Sensitivity/dp/B07GNK18VJ/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=drawing+tablet&qid=1574199156&sr=8-8
https://www.amazon.com/GT-191-KAMVAS-Drawing-Pressure-Sensitivity/dp/B072N2C2PB/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=drawing+tablet&qid=1574199156&sr=8-9
honestly just chose tablets that popped up first + fits ur budget, the difference is really minimalistic and it shouldn't matter as a beginner since you're not adjusted to a certain way of drawing digitally yet.
Tablet wise there's Monoprice if you're willing to put up with driver struggles and questionable quality (but when it works, it works like a dream). But for just slightly more money you can get a Wacom Bamboo Pen & Touch, which I would recommend over Monoprice. If you can find a Bamboo Fun that someone is willing to part with, that one is pretty good and hardy. Mine has been through a lot and the assembly on the eraser end was frankensteined onto the pen end, but it still works!
Software-wise, there's firealpaca, gimp, and krita. All of these are free.
You're walking into a Chinese restuarant asking if they serve Italian food.
I think you're looking for /r/DigitalPainting as they're more apt in drawing with tools like Photoshop. /r/LearningPhotoShop is all about cropping/feathring/filters and just more of learning how to use photoshop for basic photo manipulation.
You'll want to start by learning how to draw with a tablet that reads pressure sensitivity. I'd recommend a (relatively) cheap one such as the Wacom-Bamboo which is what I use for 3D Sculpting in Blender and have tried dabbling in digital art within photoshop sometimes but prefer 3D Modeling more than drawing. I'd recommend the website https://www.ctrlpaint.com/ to learn more.
There's no one way to do something like this: there's a multitude of ways in a multitude of different programs. Though it seems this one is Digitally Painted based on the neatness of the lines and the brush strokes apparent in the walkway tiles the person is standing on. As an For another piece of art, Steve Argyle, created Monastery Swiftspear using both 3D Modeling and 2D Painting by creating the base of the art in a 3D modeling program, adn then painting directly over it in a drawing program.
Thank you!
I'm looking at this
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Capture-Tablet-CTH470/dp/B005HGBEZ2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1368592311&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=Wacom+Bamboo+pen+and+touch
There are three different styles, "Capture", "Create" and "Splash"
The Splash is the cheapest, but from the description, it does not seem like it is made for "animation" necessarily. Is this the case?
I'm not a computer artist. I like traditional mediums but am slowly being swayed to join in tablet drawing. I say this because you should take my opinions with a grain of salt. However, I've been hearing good things about Wacom's Bamboo Capture Pen and Touch Tablet. It carries the Wacom name that people love (and a year warranty), customizable shortcut buttons, its stylus has an eraser on the top, and multitouch gestures that will let you flip, turn, or whatever while working. It's supposed to be a little to sensitive with the pen sometimes, but that's really the only drawback I hear.
It's $69 from Amazon.
Maybe someone else can pop in and give their views on this, but as a know-nothing about CG art, this is the one I have my eye on. Good luck!
I got this one...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HGBEZ2/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_3?pf_rd_p=1535523722&amp;pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&amp;pf_rd_t=201&amp;pf_rd_i=B002OOWC3I&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_r=0ST9RF5EV225KP3TCEMJ
Because of the price, but for the price...It is a really nice drawing tablet. I plan to upgrade at some point, but until then this does the job. I have done a few digital paintings and many line illustrations on it...so it can do those things well. If you're on a tight budget...I would say go for this.
I have little drawing ability and do okay if I do say so myself. By using 3Ds Max and registering as a student, home schooled, I get top end software legally and free. I also use a Wacom table thing"
Sorry I forgot link and model number
Fujitsu Digitizer Pen (1 replacement Stylus) T5000 by Fujitsu http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00791UTH2/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_y5urtb1YP8YM3
Model number FPCPN28APS
Thanks for your response! I decided to go with the Fujitsu pen as Amazon offered a faster delivery date and I saw a lot of people praising it. The only thing I noticed was that some of the pens I was looking at to purchase didn't say 'Lifebook' on the pen, like the one linked below, so that worried be at first that it might not be the same pen, but I saw it linked by other Surface Pro 2 users as well. Thanks for the suggestion!
http://www.amazon.com/Fujitsu-Digitizer-replacement-Stylus-T5000/dp/B00791UTH2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1463336883&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=Fujitsu+Lifebook+T5000
I use Fujitsu digitizers on my tablet PC for work that do the exact same thing as apple pencil, and theyre $40 dollars
Oh, and they have two buttons to apple's zero, AND they can erase!
Sounds like you would like the Fujitsu T5000
Its a Wacom EMR (it goes by the name "feel-it" under the driver name) digitizer. So, look for pens that work w/ that.
The Fujitsu Lifebook pen works very well, as does the wacom bamboo feel pen (though i don't recommend it due to the button being flush w/ the pen and the pen being prohibitively back heavy w/ the cap on.).
Personally i'd recommend the Lifebook pen. https://www.amazon.com/Fujitsu-Digitizer-replacement-Stylus-T5000/dp/B00791UTH2
Also, download Wacom's feel-it drivers since they come with settings to customize button output.
Apparently this one works.
https://www.amazon.com/Fujitsu-Digitizer-replacement-Stylus-T5000/dp/B00791UTH2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1550174219&sr=8-4&keywords=surface+pro+2+pen
Also, the Bamboo Feel stylus (model number CS300UW) works as well, but its super hard to find. There is a more expensive 'Carbon' version. Make sure its the right model number, because Wacom's naming conventions can get confusing.
penabled should work.
This is also an option. People swear by it.
I used this for the original surface pro, and this was awesome. Two button and pressure sensitive eraser. It's also works with my intuos pro pen nibs.
link
Try eBay if you want the original Microsoft one, or you can buy the Fujitsu Digitizer Pen or the Wacom Feel pen on Amazon.
Fujitsu Digitizer Pen on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Fujitsu-Digitizer-replacement-Stylus-T5000/dp/B00791UTH2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1424495854&amp;sr=8-5
Wacom Bamboo Feel Stylus:
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-CS300UK-Samsung-Pen-Enabled-Tablets/dp/B00ATK90XE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426212435&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=wacom+feel
Best stylus I've used to date - can not recommend it enough!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00791UTH2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
This one here is at the top of your price range but it is very good. I have one myself and love it. You can also get a factory refurbished one here for about half the cost and buy her something else. I hope she likes whatever you get her!
For something a little different, there are a ton of very good notetaking apps on Ubuntu that (I think) are substantially better than what's available on Android. Xournal, BasKet, and Zim are a few that I've really come to like.
I took most of my class notes this past semester using Xournal on my TF300 (running xubuntu) with a cheap Wacom tablet, which worked surprisingly well for taking handwritten notes.
For typed notes, BasKet is great and lets you insert quite a few different file types in addition to normal text (images, screenshots, etc). Zim is similar, but uses wiki syntax. I actually came to prefer it for the awesome plugins that let you insert various things (GraphViz diagrams, calculators, even sheet music).
Android apps like Evernote and Keep are pretty good, but I've always been pretty disappointed in the lack of formatting options and how inefficient they are. They all really felt like they were getting in my way and I'd always end up going back to using pen + paper until I found Xournal.
As for good pens, I never found one that worked, at least using the device's touchscreen. Even with a stylus (most of which are terrible for handwriting things) you'll never come close to beating pen + paper. I've heard hard-tipped active styluses are better but I think you'll still run into issues with the digitizer not having high enough resolution for decent-looking handwritten text. Even then, you'll have problems dragging your palm across the screen.
Eventually I just gave up, got a lightly used Wacom Bamboo tablet, and convinced my tf300 to work with it. I've been using it happily ever since.
You should be worried. It's too expensive. Only $55 on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Splash-Tablet-CTL471/dp/B0089VGPII
Also: You shouldn't be worried that this one is so cheap. It's miles better than what I had when I started (Graphire 2).
Plus: It's going to last for years. For instance: When I got the Graphire 2, Macs were still running on PowerPC. They updated the driver every so often. I'm running Graphire 2 on the latest macbook.
These things are built to last. You're gonna drool over some upgrades long before the one you buy dies. Don't get that anxiety to upgrade to more expensive models. It's not going to make your drawing any better. Trust me. I was there. It's my one mistake.
You can only go wrong by buying non-wacom tablet.
Ahh thanks a lot man, appreciate it! Perhaps this shows the difference a little better? https://i.imgur.com/J6FUlZi.jpg I have always just used this or something similar until it breaks https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wacom-Bamboo-Splash-Tablet-CTL471/dp/B0089VGPII
I don't know how decent it is compared to other tablets since I've only ever used this one, but I have the Wacom Bamboo tablet and have been using it for years. It's a pretty small tablet and it might be discontinued at this point, but you can get one on Amazon for about $100 if you don't mind buying second-hand (or $259 new).
So this should give you a good introductory to PS colouring while also moving up to some basic professional techniques, and I use one of these for my tablet.
The Wacom Bamboo series is affordable and really great to start with. There's a learning curve if you're coming from tangible media, but it's something you get used to.
This one is great. You can also find Wacoms for as low as $50
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Splash-Tablet-CTL471/dp/B0089VGPII
I have used wacom products for a while and I love them. I used a wacom bamboo for a LONG time and it worked well enought (though small) for a long time.
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Splash-Tablet-CTL471/dp/B0089VGPII
Right now I use a wacom cintiq 13HD and I love it. It works almost flawlessly for me and I can't imagine switching back to something else.
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Cintiq-Interactive-Display-DTK1300/dp/B00BSOSCNE/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1451245108&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=wacom+cintiq+13hd
I used some wacom knock offs too. They work rather well and the prices are really competitive like the one for the yiynovia brands.
http://www.amazon.com/Yiynova-MSP19U-Monitor-Windows-Solution/dp/B009QQ7BG0/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1451245197&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=yiynova+tablet
I had an older version of the above tablet for a while and it lasted about 6 months before it just stopped working for me. It kind of turned me off to those knock off brands but other people have had great things to say about them so I don't know for sure. Good luck in your search.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0089VGPII/ref=asc_df_B0089VGPII2121123?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=asn&amp;creative=395093&amp;creativeASIN=B0089VGPII&amp;hvpos=1o2&amp;hvexid=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=1471054541615444925&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=
forgot about the Bamboo for graphics editing
That's great! Please show us when you have it all done. :)
If you eventually decide to dabble in more digital art, I'd recommend getting a Wacom Bamboo tablet. It's pretty inexpensive (as far as tablets go, anyway), and that way you can experiment in Photoshop more. :) What I usually do is scan a drawing in, do the lineart in PS, and then color from there.
This drawing tablet is pretty damn fancy, but I don't see me buying it for myself. I have other hobbies and whatnot... but I really do want to get into drawing more! I want to do comics.
for arts! http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Splash-Tablet-CTL471/dp/B0089VGPII/dp/B0089VGPII
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Splash-Tablet-CTL471/dp/B0089VGPII/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1369178056&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=bamboo+tablet
purchase me this and ill send you both or 55 paypal
I got this for Christmas since a friend who does professional art stuff recommended it to me and it's been pretty great.
Most likely during spring break (so like in 2 weeks or so), if my toaster laptop can behaves.
For now you can have this:
I use Paint Tool Sai to sketch/outline/coloring the comics and I do the editing and arrangements in Photoshop. For sketching I use the airbrush tool and for the outlines and coloring I use the pen tool. I also use this thing to draw everything.
ALSO, if you really want to get into drawing with Paint Tool SAI, check out this guy , he has great drawing tutorials, all on SAI
that's awesome! Is this the one you bought?
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Splash-Tablet-CTL471/dp/B0089VGPII/ref=dp_ob_title_ce
I've still got my eye on this bad boy! Graphics Tablet!
Hello, Goodbye~.
Thanks I've decided to go with the Bamboo Splash
Hey OP, I'm probably late to the game, but figured I'd share some of my experiences. You can draw on a computer using a mouse - in fact I have known a few graphic artists who swore by the mouse, but they are few and far between. By far the preferred method is by way of graphic tablet.
Wacom is still the reigning king in the tablet world - their Intuos line is what you will usually see in most professional offices. They are a pretty serious investment though, usually starting around $300-400+. When you're getting started, look for a used Intuos or pick up something from their much more affordable Bamboo line.
The biggest hurdle when drawing on computer is disconnecting what your hand is doing and what your eye is seeing. Most traditional artists are used to drawing directly on their media - unless you have a Cintiq or monitor graphic tablet, that will not be the case in your situation.
The next step is learning your software. Like others have mentioned, GIMP is a great starting point because it's free - however if you are thinking about making a living out of graphic design/artistry in an office setting, you will eventually have to learn the Adobe suite. While many people use Photoshop to draw from scratch, their official product for this purpose is Adobe Illustrator. Once you get used to what Illustrator offers, you will see why people separate the two products (vector art is just the start). Ideally though, you will want to learn both Illustrator and Photoshop.
...so are you referring to this one when you when you mention a tablet unsuitable for drawing?
Also, how do you bring yourself to draw people at Starbucks? I'd think people would notice you drawing them, and it doesn't seem like drawing them as they walk in would give you a whole lot of time.
I have a drawing tablet too!
Also, instead of using MSpaint, you should use gimp. Its free and its almost like photoshop! I've used it
ALOT when I did digital art. You should try it!
Would a touch pad or some other input device work for you? I'm thinking something like [this touchpad] (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Rechargeable-Touchpad-Multi-Touch-Navigation/dp/B0093H4WT6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1405997849&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=input+device) (which works with Windows 8) or [this one] (http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Touchpad-Multi-Touch-Navigation/dp/B005DSPLC6/ref=pd_sim_pc_5?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=06JTP72B1V5T9RP8XMYZ) that I'm not as fond of, as it's not fully Windows 8 functional.
I see others as well, but I'm kind of a fan of Logitech versus unknown companies. They've been doing well with keyboards, mice, and other peripherals for years...
He's most likely to mention Laptop Touchpad (or Trackpad) as you guessed yet there are also single Touchpad Solutions exist like T650 and few others who also want to use Touchpad functionality on PC too.
While owning that (due RSI), not recommending to use in games other than Adventure, Card or Strategy that needs fewer clicks distributed over time unlike FPS, TPS, Action and alike.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Rechargeable-Touchpad-Multi-Touch-Navigation/dp/B0093H4WT6
I used this about two months and then just shoved it in drawer and forget.
https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/wireless-trackball-m570
My thumb was in real pain. It is not obvious but constantly moving ball with thumb is tedious.
Then i end up with wireless touchpad and used it about year and half and keep very warm memory about it. If i ever will be using PC sitting on sofa again, i definitely will be use it.
https://www.amazon.com/LOG910003057-Logitech-Wireless-Rechargeable-Touchpad/dp/B0093H4WT6
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Rechargeable-Touchpad-Multi-Touch-Navigation/dp/B0093H4WT6
Logitech has this mouse pad that does not even need a mouse. It's wireless so it's ahead of it's time. But if you want you can keep it connected.
Do this and there's a Startup command that I run to boot directly to Desktop. Windows 8.1 is supposed to resolve some of these issues. Being in the Tech industry I needed to learn Windows 8. It's alright, but no major complaints.
Edit: Also having one of these helps the lack of Touchscreen when having to use the Metro interface.
Well, I found a solution now:
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Rechargeable-Touchpad-Multi-Touch-Navigation/dp/B0093H4WT6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1422714687&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Logitech+T650&amp;pebp=1422714688733&amp;peasin=B0093H4WT6
Too bad I wasted those 60+ EUR on the Apple thing though.
What amazon reviews are you talking about? Most of the reviews from the logitech t650 amazon listing that mentions using it with a chromebox doesnt't have any negative comments.
And all the trackpad gestures work fine on my chromebox and chromebook. Swipe page back/forward, swipe to change tabs, and swipe to show all open windows.
Shame!
Honestly, I think it depends. Many Synaptics trackpads, as well as other manufacturers, on laptops offer a multi-finger scroll and pinch to zoom, thought the software tends to handle the input quite slowly/jumpily. There is a Logitech TrackPad that is said to offer the same functionality, but it wasn't very good when I had the Mac version.
Here it is on Amazon.
here you go man its on amazon for 25 bucks. https://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Tablet-Graphics-Drawing/dp/B00DTPYWBG
Not even top. A lot of the median osu players use them. There are even tablets marketed as being for osu. (That one has had special osu edition releases before.)
thanks. I was wondering if this one is a good one
$5 cheaper than the one with buttons on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Tablet-Graphics-Drawing/dp/B00DTPYWBG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=undefined&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=osu+tablet
Huion 420 cheap but not so big as you might want sadly
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Huion-Portable-Writing-Signature-Wireless/dp/B00DTPYWBG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1462456783&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=huion+420
http://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Tablet-Graphics-Drawing/dp/B00DTPYWBG/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1406699885&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=Huion+tablet
The 420 and H420 are actually two seperate products. I'd reccomend just the standard 420 since its 5 bucks cheaper and all you really need. Apparenly Osu's been a big part of their sales enough to deserve a logo on the regular tablet's box.
https://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Tablet-Graphics-Drawing/dp/B00DTPYWBG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=huion+420&amp;qid=1563829241&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1
Pen:
https://www.amazon.com/P80-Rechargeable-Digitizer-Digital-Graphics/dp/B00DOW6TUQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?keywords=huion+420+pen&amp;qid=1563829302&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A31PCBBJFOHWCY
Hello everyone! First I want to say thanks for having such a great community. I hope one day I can become good enough to contribute valuable advice here!
Reference image: Here, but I made it more purple and pinkish to match some blood oranges I have in real life.
Software: Krita
Tool: Tablet
Recently, I decided to stop by Gamestop to see what used games they had available. I saw something called "Art Academy" for $4.99 for the original DS.
I've always wanted to become an artist but at school, I was never taught in a way that was effective to me. They just put some objects in front of me and said "Draw this." When I didn't draw them well, they just gave me an A for effort and moved on. So before this game, I really didn't actually know much about art, though I had been exposed to it a bit.
ANYWAY, I am finding this game to be a shockingly effective tool. I'm only on lesson 5 and decided to apply what I've learned to my own painting and share it.
I know there are probably millions of glaring mistakes in this painting and ultimately, I just need to study and practice a lot more. But I thought I'd share and I'm certainly interested in any tweaks you can think of.
The biggest thing I struggled with was making it look juicy like a real orange. I've been trying for over 6 hours to add the bright highlights and sections but it always looks extremely wrong. I've tried tinting them so they're not pure white, I've tried making them thick and thin, and nothing works. I decided it's better to give up for now and work on studying more.
Thanks so much!
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…And we’re off! Thank you again to all of our beta testers and supporters for making this game a reality. We are forever grateful.
To all newcomers experiencing The Painter’s Playground for the first time – WELCOME! We hope you enjoy your stay here in Painter’s Port. The community so far has been wonderful in every way possible. Bob and I will be quite active in addressing any issues, questions, comments, or concerns through the Steam forum.
Alright, now onto our two launch contests!
DLC KEY CONTEST
Create a LetsPlay video of The Painter’s Playground, and post it here on the Steam video tab in the community hub. It can be anything you want, as long as it’s at least 5 minutes long. Ideas for videos could include a tutorial, tips and tricks, or just you doodling. Once you’ve posted the video, either friend me on here (you can unfriend after I give you the key, if you would like, no worries), or email the evidence to Dorkoski at ohio.edu.
HUION DRAWING TABLET CONTEST
I will buy and send this Huion Tablet to the first player who reaches Artist Level 50. This contest will require some serious work – you’ve been warned haha :D
https://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Tablet-Graphics-Drawing/dp/B00DTPYWBG/ref=sr_1_14?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1516049982&amp;sr=1-14&amp;keywords=wacom+tablet
The only caveat is that I have to be able to ship it to you through Amazon. If by some reason I cannot (or the shipping is insane), I'll send you $20.00 USD through a Steam Gift Card instead.
Now we said we weren't going to do save wipes - and we aren't. BUT if you plan on going for level 50, we ask that you in-good-faith delete your current artist and start over to be fair to newcomers. Thank you!
Post your level 50 screen shot here on Steam and also email the link to Dorkoski at ohio.edu. We get an email when someone reaches level 50, but this will nudge me.
Thank you all for reading. Happy Painting!
Ryan and Bob
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I know you can get one of those drawing tablet things on amazon for osu with a pen for $20something dollars i was looking into buying one, i also linked a keyboard i have had before and for the price tag its pretty damn good haha
Osu tablet https://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Tablet-Graphics-Drawing/dp/B00DTPYWBG/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1538279427&amp;sr=1-4&amp;keywords=osu+tablet
Mech keyboard https://www.amazon.com/AUKEY-Mechanical-Customizable-Aluminium-Compatible/dp/B01IRASQA0/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1538279450&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=aukey+keyboard
if its your first time, then preferably, the huion h420 or huion 420 is a good choice,
its portable and has a good price for how decent/good the tablet is
https://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Tablet-Graphics-Drawing/dp/B00DTPYWBG
Alright boys, like our OP here, I'm thinking of getting a tablet too, but I've been struggling with what to get. I've heard that the Huion 420 is pretty good for it's price, but I really like the sound of something like the Wacom CTL-480 , I'm totally fine to spend the extra money for it, thoughts??
This is a good tablet if you don't want to pay too much for one.
https://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Tablet-Graphics-Drawing/dp/B00DTPYWBG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1493529083&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=huion+h420
You can get a cheap starter tablet here: http://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Tablet-Graphics-Drawing/dp/B00DTPYWBG
I’ve been eyeing the $20 (or less) Huion 4x2 fablet. It’s tiny but might be fun. I usually draw on an iPad Pro though so there’s no real need for me to get a tablet
But still, it might be fun. Anyways check it out here: Huion 4 x 2.23 Inches OSU Tablet Graphics Drawing Pen Tablet - 420 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DTPYWBG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QDhQDbDQSXXH2
It’s all you “need” to get started in tablet drawing and if you think it’s something that you enjoy and want to continue with, then you can get a better tablet
You know you can change the size of the active area on almost every tablet, right?
If this is your first time buying a tablet and it's just for osu!, I would suggest starting with the Huion 420. It's the same tablet as the osu!tablet, just without the fancy color scheme. I used it for almost a year without any problems before switching to a Wacom. for the bigger area. I think the tablet you mentioned in the OP is the one that Rafis uses.
I think for her actual needs she would be better with a tablet, do you think Huion is the best option?
If it is, which one of these 3 would you take?
Tablet 2
Tablet 4
Tablet 6
Seriously, you don't know how much I owe you, guys!! ^^
https://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Tablet-Graphics-Drawing/dp/B00DTPYWBG probably a good alternative
i want a tablet, Huion 420 im looking at, and i want to know the drawbacks of this tablet, and tablet in general, any help?
Huion420
I personally use a Huion 420: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DTPYWBG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I've been using one since draw my thing back in the day.
It isn't a "good" tablet in any way, but its cheap and works well enough and fun to play with :P
If you are just looking for fun, this works.
If you are looking to become a good artist, look at Wacom :)
Huh? If you've been active in osu! for a while there is a tablet out there designed for it. Sucks that the site store is out of stock so they don't have the nice one with the osu! logo.
But this one from Amazon is perfect for it. Can't give oppionions as I'm a m +KB player haha.
It's 25$ give it a try
HB Pencil and a drawing diary with a vinyl eraser. I do both traditional and digital media.
For the more serious work, I use 300lb hotpress watercolor paper for color work and Herculene over illustration board for marker, ink, and guache. The ink floats nicely on the surface and the polyester can take a lot of abuse.
For the digital bits, I use Illustrator 10 and Painter X for color and work on a 9x12 Wacom that's older than Moses. Illustrator 10 has a few color options that disappeared in later versions and the feature was a cornerstone to my workflow. (Being able to have persistent transparency assigned to spot color without having to adjust settings for each shape). The upside is the software is no longer supported, it doesn't need authentication and compared to the current crop of Adobe's software, it's incredibly lean. Runs great in Win 7.
At home I run Painter and a light little program I picked up off Steam called Art Rage 4 (it's +/- $20).
The tablet I had was replaced this past Christmas with an Intuos Pro Medium and I taped a piece of scrap herculene over it to get a better tactile response.
I use an old copy of Photoshop CS4 for spot process separations and color adjustments.
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Ninja edit: check out /r/sketchdaily and participate.
I would suggest a 1080p ISP monitor and a good digital drawing tablet.
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid
Tablet: Wacom Intuos Pro
This is the one I have, and it's served me well for three years, though it's beginning to fritz out now, which is to be expected from a technology you use nearly every day for those three years. I've loved it while I've had it though, and am seriously considering getting another.
The model I have is the large one because I tend to use sweeping strokes, but I have friends who use smaller sizes who don't have any trouble.
My friend has this. Barely used and trying to sell it
You've definitely wandered beyond the 'beginner' stages of digital art, and are clearly pretty damn serious about it. That said, a thousand dollar investment is a lot, for something whose purpose is strictly for art. It'd make perfect sense if you were using it to generate an income in some way. Of course, that's all my personal opinion.
This is the one I was mentioning as an alternative: Intuos Pro Medium. I was working in a small game studio until just under a year ago, and all of the artists (texture artists and concept artists) were using a comparable model (I think at the time it was intuos 4 or 5). It's solid, and I use it myself. At $300 it might be a somewhat less significant investment.
Of course, it is still just another tablet.
Hands down, the Wacom Intuos Pro. Try and find a used one on Craigslist or Ebay.
I figured at this point it might help to just send a picture for scale. http://imgur.com/a/cfTea
You can see my current laptop, a 17" Sager. Next to it is my chromebook. Below that are my backpack which almost fits the Sager and the laptop bag that I adjusted to hold it (fits holds laptop, mouse, power brick, external drive, mouse, and tablet).
The two mice are a Zowie EC2-A and a Logitech M510. If you aren't an fps nut the cheap logitech is great and the wireless dongle fits in the mouse for transport, or can be left in the usb slot with a low profile. To the right of those are one of my external hard drives, wallet, and glasses case. The TV is 22 inches and not pictured is my wacom intuos pro medium tablet which fits perfectly on top of the Sager when I travel.
So here's what I've learned. 17 inch bags are pretty much limited to satchel style bags. Even my 15.4in bag is freaking huge on my back and I could fit all of the books I needed each day + 13 inch macbook pro in there comfortably. The 17in pc's were too much trouble to carry to/from classes, but the mbp was easy and the chromebook is so small/light I keep thinking I've lost it.
Despite being a pain, I would typically switch homes every few days and having a 17in laptop was pretty nice. I'd usually throw clothes + headset in my backpack and carry two bags wherever I was going. While cumbersome, I didn't mind carry the big laptops for lan parties or visiting friends for a night. It was mostly the school environment (switch classes, waiting around, lack of outlets, crowded table) where it got in the way.
Yeah I saw your video about that. I'll see if I can reproduce that issue after work today and report back.
One thing worth pointing out is the older pen I'm using may not actually be a "Pro Pen". It's the one that came with this version of the Intuos Pro Medium, and I'm not 100% sure what that pen actually is called. I've found something on Amazon being called the Pro Pen and it has silver trim on it that my older pen doesn't have. The rest of the specs seem the same though.
Right. Your Intuos Art Medium is their hoobyist level product.
The main difference between the Intuos and the Intuos Pro is the pressure levels.
Your current model has 512 pressure levels, as did my old Bamboo. I could certainly tell the difference between 512 and 2048, but I can't comment on the 8192, because I have the previous Intuos Pro model (#2 in the list above). Going by the reviews though, the just released one has some issues.
Intuos pro also has 8 programmable buttons, plus 4 switchable modes for wheel-less rotation pad. I use the keys fairly often, and the rotation thumb pad is nice to have for canvas rotation. I've never used an Intuos Art, but it looks like these are missing.
If I had the choice, I'd buy the same thing again, and in Medium. My bamboo was small and it was just frustrating on a 27" screen.
There is one other alternative, there are a fair few tablets with screens in them now, some of them around the price of the Intuos Pro medium. Maybe that'd be more to your liking. I can't comment though, because I don't have one.
Never seriously drawn before, but I sculpted in high school! :P Oh, I also do photoshop moderately well with a mouse. Drawing on paper is irritating since when I make a mistake my reflex is to hit ctrl z. That's what I like about the tablet concept.
Also there's money burning in my pockets. Don't wanna hear your sensible advice of getting the $70 version. What I wanna know is should I get [this thing, the old model, the tried and true model;] (https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Intuos-Tablet-Medium-PTH651/dp/B00EN27SHY) or should I do the the new kid on the block? I've heard there are some bugs but I like to be on the cutting edge. I also like to use functional things too.
I suggest starting with what you have already. Download Krita, it's free. Give it a try. Lower the pixel density, set the canvas size to something your computer can handle. (smaller requires less resources)
If you cannot run Krita at all. Try paint.NET, GIMP, or any other light weight, free art program. Get a feel for digital art first, because you will need to spend money if you really want to get in to it.
I don't know what you mean by drawing tablet with a screen. Usually when someone says "drawing tablet" in the digital art world, they are referring to something like this. But these drawing tablets are never cheap, and a good one with a screen is going to cost a pretty penny.
I think you're trying to ask about something like an iPad??? I don't know what specs are like on iPads. With digital art programs, you generally need to have a powerful processor. I do all my work (even working with blender), with an integrated graphics card(crappy GPU), but I have a powerful processor. What kind of technology you need completely depends on what you want to do exactly. If you're only interested in making images to display online, then you probably don't need anything too fancy, an iPad might be okay to start with, but as an artist grows, so do their needs. If you're interested in printing, you'll need something that can handle 300dpi at whatever sizes you'd like to work with.
If you decide YES, you really are into digital art! Then think about building your own computer. If this is something you're comfortable with, it would be the best route to take in my opinion.
Wacom Intuos Pro M and Photoshop CC. I have a graphic design background (hobby wise).
Totally unnecessary and probably way harder to learn the art fundamentals but yeah - that is the way i draw/learn.
Most online retailers sell them, you could get stupidly overpriced ones over at the apple store or order a reasonably priced one off Amazon. Id say hold off on buying an adapter till you know exactly what you will need.
tablet wise....hmmmm.... if you add about 27 more bucks to what your looking to spend you could get https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00EN27SHY/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&amp;condition=all This guy. If you cant afford the medium they do have a small option https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Intuos-Touch-Tablet-PTH451/dp/B00EN27ULS/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1505363765&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=Wacom+Intuos+Pro+Pen+and+Touch+Tablet%2C+small that is 219$. These will just be drawing tablets and do not double as a screen that you can draw on
Like the guy above said, I like to lean more towards Mac but I work on both.
With that budget, I'd look at something along the lines of the ZenBook:
http://store.asus.com/us/item/201608AM250000471
and use the extra cash on a Wacom tablet:
https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Intuos-Tablet-Medium-PTH651/dp/B00EN27SHY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1478266146&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=wacom
That should be more than enough to allow you freedom of both design and concept art.
You aren't going to find a high gaming performance laptop that is convertible. Hell, most of them aren't even compatible with the digitizer pen. You'd be much better off customizing a [MSI GT60 Dominator](http://www.xoticpc.com/product_info.php?ref=154&amp;products_id=6955&amp;affiliate_banner_id=1" target="_blank) and then getting a Wacom Tablet to plug into it.
I've had a surface Pro3 for a long time. It seems like there's a lot of free drawing apps that are really nice to practice with like sketchable or bamboo paper. I really liked using the stylist, and since I'm a beginner, I don't care much for how much more accurate the pro4 stylus is.
However, I am glad I got insurance on it, because I once dropped it on a tiled floor and the corner of the screen cracked! It was horrible and shortly after I got it too. After that I bought a case for it and haven't had an issue since. I also don't carry it around as much and keep it closed when I do (I had it open and was trying to show my husband something). Lesson LEARNED!
If you're not sure about a surface pro because of the pricing, I'd consider a wacom tablet. There are some smaller versions for $60 and they usually come with drawing software. It might be great for her to get a feel of using a drawing stylus and you don't have to spend so much money. If she needs a computer for schoolwork though, I'd consider getting a surface.
https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-CTL471-Tablet-Black/dp/B00EVOXM3S/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1474907657&amp;sr=8-7&amp;keywords=wacom
The biggest issue with using these cheaper wacom tablets is that you draw on the tablet, but it shows up on a computer screen. This can be difficult for some people who need to see their "pen" make the marks they are making. Pros and cons to each.
OK, are you talking the Bamboo such as this: https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-CTL471-Tablet-Black/dp/B00EVOXM3S/ref=pd_day0_147_2?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=C3ZZ7NH3B8WV2S0B1B35
Or the Bamboo Stylus like this (the Feel is the one I selected here): https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Microsoft-Surface-tablets-technology/dp/B00BVUR07Y
You didn't say stylus, so I thought you meant the tablet version.
I have used the Bamboo for the Galaxy Note, and I was not impressed with the crossover technology. Personally, it felt to me laggy, and awkward compared to the feel of the Wacom to Wacom technology. Not realizing you were focusing on just the stylus I was assuming the tablet, but I must say I have not tried on a Surface, and my problems may have stemmed from my phone's issues, not the pen's. With the Surface being more robust, you might not have the same issues, but I have nothing to compare to.
The tablet isn't shown clearly in the video, but I think it's a Wacom Cintiq. Those start at around €700, so you'd probably want to start with a Bamboo instead.
But /u/fluffynubkin is right, you should learn to draw on paper first.
https://www.amazon.ca/Wacom-Bamboo-CTL471-Tablet-Black/dp/B00EVOXM3S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523059604&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Wacom+471
you want this one if you're buying it from amazon.
or get an xp pen g430
https://www.amazon.ca/Ultrathin-Graphic-Digital-Drawing-pressure/dp/B01BA7D6YI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523063339&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=xp+pen+g430
The 490 is shit, to all the people using the 490 and saying there is no input lag, have you used any other tablet? if you have recently, then you would be able to tell that there is input lag. The input lag is somewhat hard to notice, but if you have used any other tablet then you could tell.
Return the 490 while you still can, it will only hold you back in the future.
The CTL471 is a great tablet, its on amazon for 78$ right now, it is a little more than the 490, but its alot better, it has almost no input lag.
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-CTL471-Tablet-Black/dp/B00EVOXM3S/ref=pd_sim_147_3?ie=UTF8&amp;dpID=31mKcQE-LOL&amp;dpSrc=sims&amp;preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&amp;refRID=0KWK20K40WR5NT3D1PK9
It should say the capabilities on the items. I am not too familiar with them but their bamboo tablets are a good starting point
https://smile.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-CTL471-Tablet-Black/dp/B00EVOXM3S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1487001518&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=wacom+bamboo
There may be others to help. It depends on what she wants to do with it I'm sure. The linked above was what I was going to get years ago, and it was the best bang for buck.
I'm also in Canada, and Indigo Canada was selling backlogged CTL-480's last summer (I bought mine June 2017), and my friend and I were lucky to snag two of them for $40CAD. I have no clue if they are still selling them as they were all out of stock the next month.
471 is more widely available ($112CAD here), you could also try a XP-Pen G430 / G640 (I was on the G430 before I got my CTL480).
I have a Huion H610 graphics tablet, it is a very responsive piece of kit, gorgeous for drawing on. I'd definitely recommend going for a graphics tablet for drawing rather than a normal tablet that you can do other stuff on.
The Huion is only about £70 and definitely gives the comparable Wacom a run for it's money.
Hey man, frankly I only know of Wacom and Genius tablets. So I researched Huion just now. Interesting. This one's from Amazon:
Q: What are the differences between the Huion h610 and the Huion h610 pro? Thanks.
A: Regarding your inquiry, the differences between the H610 and H610 Pro are as follows: 1. Different stylus. H610 Pro uses a battery free stylus, which is a recharge one with latest Huion design while the H610 uses a stylus that needs one AAA battery. The recharge stylus has a better sense and responses better to the tablet. 2. Different surface texture. The H610 Pro has a slippery-proof texture of the tablet surface so you will feel more comfortable like drawing on a real paper when you use it. The old H610 doesn't have that. 3. Different resolution. The resolution of the H610 Pro is 5080 lines per inch, and the H610 is 4000 LPI. 4. Different reporting rate. The report rate of the H610 Pro is 233 resolutions per second while the H610's is 220 RPS. 5. Different box. The whole original packaging box of H610 Pro is different from the H610, which looks more modern. 6. Different driver. The new driver for the H610 Pro is confirmed to be compatible with windows 8.1 and mac osx 10.9. Thank you for your kind attention!
http://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610-Graphics-Drawing-Tablet/dp/B00GIGGS6A
I have an Intuos 4 at work and just bought a Huion H610 Pro at home. Can't tell a huge difference but I don't use it every day. I'm very happy with my purchase and saved a bundle.
https://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610PRO-Painting-Drawing-Graphics/dp/B00GIGGS6A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1467923417&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=huion+h610+pro
I would second the h60.
It has a decent sized drawing area and for under $100 it's great for a beginner.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GIGGS6A/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?qid=1466001954&amp;sr=8-7&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=intous+pro+medium&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41NxyYbKIZL&amp;ref=plSrch
Something like that might be better for your budget. Personally, the Huion I used worked great on photoshop, toonboom and a few other programs I use, but I disliked the pen nib travel. Otherwise great products. I had their cintiq type of product.
Otherwise intuos pro are like $300 vs $100-$200 for the comic/art versions.
I really would say save up to get the pro version or I don't think you will get much more out of it than what you have.
My decades old bamboo fun tablet has more functionality than the new intuos line. Without built in controls/buttons I just can't recommend them.
It would be $100+ spent just to need replaced.
Hell, I'm buying a cintiq this month, I'd send my bamboo tablet to you if you pay $25+shipping.
https://www.amazon.com/Bamboo-Small-Tablet-Graphics-Software/dp/B000V9NU2A
> If you can pick up a cheapo tablet off ebay or whatever it will make your life a million times easier.
Huion H610Pro is a decent cheap tablet: https://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610PRO-Painting-Drawing-Graphics/dp/B00GIGGS6A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1483383963&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=huion+pro
I have used mine for a few years, and performs like a several-hundred dollar Wacom.
Huion 610 pro been using it for almost 2 years now never had a problem. Has charging pen and a pretty good hover distance. If you do end up getting it use the CD drivers not the newest ones online since with the CD drivers you are able to set area portions easier. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Huion-H610-Pro-Graphics-Compatible/dp/B00GIGGS6A/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1485897338&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Huion+tablet
These are great! I do a lot of character drawing (especially rpg themed) myself. I really like the variety of characters you've presented. I hope you post more soon!
P.S. If you're interested this is my portfolio:
https://www.behance.net/MikhailHolland
P.S.S. This is the tablet I use (super cheap equivalent to Wacom), Huion:
http://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610PRO-Painting-Drawing-Graphics/dp/B00GIGGS6A
I have this. Its great and within your budget.
http://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610PRO-Painting-Drawing-Graphics/dp/B00GIGGS6A
Here's a whole list of free art programs out there.
Try them out and see which one works best for you.
As for 'track pad' (IDK what that is) but if you meant 'tablet' go for Wacom Intuos (formerly Wacom Bamboo), great starter tablets. There's also Huion if you want something much cheaper than that, and they work just as fine.
>don't understand all of what's important regarding stats
This one is kind of tricky as there's no right or wrong answer to this one, it's entirely subjective. I personally use a tablet that's 10"x6" which feels comfortable to me, but I know people who use massive ones twice the size as mine, and some who use ones smaller than mine, it's all about what's comfortable to the artist using them.
Every tablet will list their "Pressure levels", this is just the level of sensitivity that the pen is capable of achieving. In general the higher the number the better.
For reference the tablet I use everyday for work is quite old at this point and has either 2048 or 4000-ish (It's been a while since I bought it, I honestly can't remember =P.) levels of pressure, whereas most modern tablets will have 8000+.
This is basically the tablets "Resolution". Same deal as pressure levels, the higher the better.
When it comes to monitors and thus monitor tablets as well, IPS monitors are generally better for art related things as they offer a better colour range, but because of this they're also more expensive than something like TFT monitors. There's tablet monitors out there that use all types of monitors in them, and while I would personally suggest one that uses an IPS monitor in it if possible, it's usually not a noticeable issue unless you have something like a TFT and IPS monitor side by side.
One thing they do vary on quite a bit is their viewing angles. IPS has much better viewing angles whereas other types of monitors tend to "Colour shift" when viewing them from anything other than straight on.
Note: "Colour shifting" is when as you look at the screen at more and more of an angle the colour starts to drain away and in some cases when viewed at extreme angles will actually look like a negative image.
Some other things to keep in mind:
If you're looking for a solid and inexpensive tablet, I would personally reccomend the Huion h610 pro, I've been using ths non-pro version (Which has since been discountinued apparently.) for the past 4 years now everyday for work and have no major complaints about it other than the drivers were a little finicky when I first set it up.
If you're wondering what the differences between my non-pro version and the pro version are, the pro version has slightly better specs and a textured surface. My dislike for textured tablets was why I went with the non-pro version at the time.
If you have any questions feel free to ask and I'll help as best I can.
> I dont know if we can justify paying over $50 for one.
Draw tablets easily exceed that price. That being said, I paid $75 for my Huion, which is the spitting image of this one.
I feel like they are inflating the level of sensitivity and that it's the same model. At this price point, you can expect the draw pad to stop tracking mid-stroke, and for the pressure to scale dramatically as it guesses the appropriate level of pressure.
With drawing tablets, you very much get what you pay for.
https://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610PRO-Painting-Drawing-Graphics/dp/B00GIGGS6A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1492302446&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=vistablet
Well it's certainly worth while if you spend countless hours on it over a few years. The thing is thought you're not very experienced in digital art yet so it's hard to say if a purchase that large will pay itself off. You could use it for a few months and decide either the cintiq or digital isn't for you. I would recommend the Huion H610 Pro since it's so cheap. This tablet has the exact same specs as the intuos pro. Then if you really like digital buying a cintiq might be an easier decision since you'll have some experience in digital. You could even check out a cintiq alternative, just know that installing drivers can be difficult with them. I believe all the brands that make much cheaper cintiq alternatives are Bosto, Yiynova, Monoprice and Huion. Many complain that the cintiq's screen is dark and super thick creating a feeling of parallax. If you do go with a cintiq alternative make sure the screen resolution supports 1920x1080. The Yiynova I have has a res of 1440x900 and since you're so close to the screen it's insanely easy to see pixelation. Other then that I have 0 complaints with it after I got the drivers installed.
> I can code the entire thing but it's going to look awful. I have spent hours trying to get better and I just don't have that gift.
You need more experience. I was the same when I started my indie development "career"; can code in my sleep, but can't draw for shit.
Keep at it and you'll get better if you really want to. Also, get a drawing tablet. You can't "draw" anything other than pixel art with a mouse.
...and unfortunately I'm busy with my own projects at the moment so I can't help out. Wish you luck though! It's always refreshing to see that there are other game developers at FIU!
EDIT: woops, this is /r/Miami not /r/FIU. Well, maybe you do go to FIU :P
This one is good for the price too.
Real life! AWESOME.
Tablet's are actually pretty affordable if you don't get a Cintiq or a Wacom. I've got this one. I've only used it a few times so far but it's pretty nice. Can't beat that price for that size either.
Have you considered picking up a second hand monitor? The extra real estate might be handy to have.
Check out the Huion H610. Bamboo tablets are great, but you are paying a bit of a premium just for the brand. I got the Huion for my wife and she's been very happy with it.
It's this one
Huion H610PRO Painting Drawing Pen Graphics Tablet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GIGGS6A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vsYxybB57WAEZ
I'm no expert, but I just got my first drawing tablet, so I'll recommend the one I have. I've got a Huion h610 Pro. Personally, I like it. Works well with Photoshop Elements 10. The pressure sensitivity works pretty well. It works better with my desktop than laptop, though I think that's just me installing the driver wrong. It's normally a $150 tablet, but it's on sale on amazon right now. I'd check compatible programs before committing, though, to see if it'll be good enough for you.
I just got the Huion H160PRO yesterday, and I absolutely love it! I've been a Wacom user for years, and had the privilege of using Intuos 5 tablets in high school, but this tablet really met my expectations. It's about the same size as the Intous line, and it was delivered in 3 days with free shipping through amazon.
Huion H610PRO Painting Drawing Pen Graphics Tablet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GIGGS6A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DM1gybWXWNM8E
I mean it's just freaking awesome.
One like this? they might work for other people. But I find them a pain to work with. I have to look at my line is where I draw :p
ugh sorry guys I'm a total idiot, that's a video to a new Scientology Documentary!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Huion-H610-Pro-Graphics-Compatible/dp/B00GIGGS6A
Ah that one looks great! The top critical review (https://www.amazon.com/Huion-H610PRO-Painting-Drawing-Graphics/product-reviews/B00GIGGS6A/ref=cm_cr_dp_qt_see_all_top?ie=UTF8&amp;reviewerType=avp_only_reviews&amp;showViewpoints=1&amp;sortBy=helpful) states however that the drivers don't work properly with Photoshop CC 2015; specifically pressure sensitivity (and I use Photoshop CC 2017).
If someone on this sub-reddit could confirm that this is/isn't the case, I would appreciate it!
I've had this in my Amazon cart for a while now but haven't bought it yet so take this with a grain of salt. I've read a ton of reviews and watched some on YouTube, it seems like a solid tablet for beginners. I don't hand draw a lot of stuff but the rare occasion I'd want to it seems like a good enough tablet.
Huion H610, the tablet I've been using for a over a year now, works just fine. buy that.
> Huion H610 Pro or the Wacom CTL490DW
Those are the tablets I'm looking at and wondering what accessories I should get to start.
As for the $40 units. I think he was looking at https://www.amazon.com/XP-Pen-Ultrathin-Graphic-Digital-Drawing/dp/B01BA6XQI0/ref=sr_1_1_sspa
https://www.amazon.com/Huion-Graphics-Drawing-Tablet-Board/dp/B00TB0TTAC/ref=sr_1_4
https://www.amazon.com/Huion-Computer-Pressure-Sensitive-Resolution/dp/B017THUO0C/ref=sr_1_37
A search of 'Drawing Tablet' and sorting price low to high, brings up many other results.
Hi! I'm somewhat in the same boat. My issue is that I have a tendency to quit things, so I don't want to buy anything too expensive and I'm looking at cheap alternatives. Currently I'm eyeing a Huion H420 because of how cheap it is, and figured I'd get something better as time goes on if I use it often enough. I'd say start with pad and paper, because I've had a drawing tablet before and your drawing skills from paper will definitely not be useless, so maybe start with that, then move on to a tablet once you're relearned your skills well enough? Or get a super cheap tablet and start from there!
Theres one on Amazon not sure if its whT ur looking for
Huion H420 USB Graphics Drawing Tablet Board Kit https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00TB0TTAC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_oBKGDbCTDMF5X
Photoshop is DEFINITELY more in depth than Lightroom. Youtube is your best friend in this case. You can get a lot of valuable advice and skills from there. This post will be incredibly helpful for you in that regard.
Photoshop can be used with a touchscreen, but you should know that your laptop touchscreen and something like a drawing pad are not the same thing. You won't have pressure sensitive ability. You would want something like this to get that done.
Photoshop does not have a standalone product available as far as I can tell, but $10 a month for the most recent version of both Lightroom and Photoshop (it's the photography pack) is an incredible deal. That is available here.
If you have any other questions feel free to reply to me or PM me. Cheers!
I bought this bundle! It's been really fun. It seems to work good for me!
You can find them for cheap on Amazon. This one here is only $30. It’s a good one to get started on but it’s also small. But they do get pretty cheap.
It appears to be a dedicated digital art tablet, the UHD 16 one retailing at £1200...
Not sure what this is other than mobility over this thing or a £700 surface pro which is essentially also a tablet with a funky electric pen.
Then again by comparison that £100 pen is looking a little better when considering an iPad Pro + pen comes to £900, whilst the drawing pad is £1200, and is literally just a drawing pad.
Cool, if you're using Photoshop, you can pretty much find drivers that will work with it for any tablet. So you're better off looking at brands like Huion, Ugee and Monoprice. I've owned Monoprice tablets myself, they're cheap so I like to keep them around as backups. All tablets eventually fail. Even the $2k cintiqs.
This would be a great option for you at $30.
https://www.amazon.com/Huion-Graphics-Drawing-Tablet-Board/dp/B00TB0TTAC/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1503863029&amp;sr=8-11&amp;keywords=wacom
Alguno de ustedes que dibuje con tabletas graficas, me puede decir que tanto les parece que el tamaño importa? queria ir por esta que parece tener buenas specs para su precio pero me preocupa que sea dificil de usar por el tamaño. No le dare uso profesional, solo pienso usarla como un hobby
Would this one be fine? 30 seems like a pretty good price https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TB0TTAC/ref=psdc_16034531_t1_B00DM24HNE
its not the pen i have only needed to replace the pen once because of a nib that got stuck inside, i still feel like i can work with this tablet for another year or so if i really work it into the ground, the tablet itself has warn down to the point where i sometimes avoid drawing unless i really want to, it was like $25, and for were its at now i can see it lasting another year or two, im just thinking ahead i think i found a good cheap replacement thats about the price of the one i have now https://www.amazon.com/Huion-Graphics-Drawing-Tablet-Board/dp/B00TB0TTAC/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=drawing+tablet&qid=1556578936&s=gateway&sr=8-3
A good place to start is with a tablet. You can get a small beginners version for roughly $30 on Amazon. Here’s the one I used for about a year, till it broke:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00TB0TTAC/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522771217&amp;sr=8-3&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=wacom+tablet&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=51NLs66kOjL&amp;ref=plSrch
Next, you’ll need an art program for your computer. Clip studio paint is a great program at around $60, but it’s a bit overwhelming for beginners. There is a free alternative, fire alpaca that’s a bit easier to understand. I never used it starting out though, so I’m not sure how well it works. But it is free, so you’ve really got nothing to lose. Also, be wary that you do need a decent computer for higher end programs, such as photoshop. Any laptop could handle something like firealpaca, and can generally run clip studio paint, but it does have trouble in bigger, or more complex pieces. I have a relatively cheap office computer and rarely have any problems. You should be fine, but it is an important factor when deciding what program you want to use.
The biggest tip I can give you with digital art: it doesn’t matter how well you can draw traditionally, you WILL be terrible at first. You’ll have to reteach yourself how to draw. It’s a process that took me a bit under a year, but I’ve heard of people who could do it in a couple months. It’s a long and frustrating process, but very worth it. Focus on getting the motions of moving the pen across the tablet memorized. It seems dumb, but it is very different holding a stylus than holding a pencil or pen.
Hope this helps!
is the ipad pro + apple pencil any good for animation? i've been using the smallest huion tablet and have been intrigued by the ipad pro, but as far as i can see there isn't any good way to use it as a replacement for a graphics tablet, and the available animation apps on the App Store are very light weight and/or require a yearly subscription. i looked into astropad, but there are a lot of negative reviews saying the lag is unbearable. anybody have any thoughts or experience with this?
If you have experience maybe use Unity. If you’re inexperienced game maker studio or Godot work well. If you need easier block based coding scratch and/ or game salad work well for that.
Google drawings is great for creating basic vector based graphics, but if you need hand drawn assets you can get a drawing tablet for cheap at: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TB0TTAC/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_b15HJT_c_x_1_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&amp;pf_rd_r=XPCSCD2GXQH90D349H92&amp;pf_rd_r=XPCSCD2GXQH90D349H92&amp;pf_rd_t=101&amp;pf_rd_p=e9b44aed-c758-5ff1-8be7-1149daa0dbbe&amp;pf_rd_p=e9b44aed-c758-5ff1-8be7-1149daa0dbbe&amp;pf_rd_i=16034531
Remember to prototype to test core gameplay and keep motivated, don’t stray away from using premade assets, but always get permission. Feel free to message me to request assets (I can only do mice & keyboard stuff btw)
The game sounds really fun btw.😃
You can search "artist glove" and it will be gloves specifically made for tablet artists.
Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Huion-Artist-Glove-Drawing-Tablet/dp/B00VTHAS00
I've used this one daily for almost 2 years. There are zero bells and whistles, zero style, but I love it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VTHAS00/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3j.Dzb03BR7S9
Something like this?
Also this is another good thing to get. I call it my gay glove cause all my friends make fun of me for wearing it outside of the house on accident, but it eliminates friction between your hand and the tablet for those smooth brushstrokes.
I'm trying to decide on a first drawing tablet and i was wondering if someone could tell me the reason for the price difference between these 2 products? Also any other suggestions. Thanks in advance :)
https://www.amazon.ca/Wacom-Intuos-Draw-Graphics-Tablet/dp/B010LHRFM2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1518795248&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=drawing+tablet
and
https://www.amazon.ca/Wacom-Intuos-Art-Graphics-Tablet/dp/B010LHRFYU/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1518795248&amp;sr=8-11&amp;keywords=drawing+tablet
Keyboard has been traded for $20 and a Wacom Small Touch tablet ($79 retail value at the moment) to /u/TheBallPeenHammerer.
They shipped immediately, overall a really easy transaction. 10/10 would recommend this reddit stranger to friends and family.
I bought a Turcom 6610 a couple years ago. I got that over the wacom because it had a larger surface and was cheaper than the wacom bamboo. I ended up never using it though because it just wasn't that good.
Recently though I've been getting wrist/shoulder pains so I decided to give tablets another shot. This time I decided to go with a wacom tablet because I've heard that they're superior to other brands. I picked up the Intuos Art two weeks ago and so far I'm pretty happy with it.
As far as I know, the only difference between the Intuos Draw, Art, and Comic tablets is the software packages they come with. I was a little disappointed with the Corel Painter 5 Essentials that mine came with but maybe I just haven't used it enough yet. Either way, the point is, is that if you already have something like photoshop then I suggest just getting the cheapest of the three which is the Draw.
I think I should probably emphasize that I probably only know a little more than you do. This is a pretty good video on the subject that might help you with your decision. Good luck :)
I just got the Intuos art yesterday (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B010LHRFYU/ref=psdc_16034531_t1_B010LHRFWW) , i Picked it at best buy around 11am, it was installed and ready to use by noon, I worked on some photoshop stuff until 5pm, it was very quick to get used to, super fun. I don't know why I've waited so long to get one, since I've been on graphic design for a while now, but no regrets so far. I tested on Photoshop and it worked smoothly, I want to test it on Illustrator soon and see if my workflow will improve too. Anyways, its a great tool, I totally recommend it.
This is a smaller version of the same brand of tablet I use and is generally what I recommend to anyone looking to get into it. Obviously $100 is still a significant commitment, but if you're into it enough to be making these images with a mouse, I would say you've earned the cost of paying for a decent first tablet. I've had mine for about ~4 years now.
The new intuos models aren't too expensive and they're still very good x x
Still, you don't really need a super fancy tablet to do good stuff, it does make it easier for some people but I have friends who have had no trouble just staying with their old bamboo for years or a regular intuos tablet
Wacom Intuous I have one of these and it's great. This is a smaller version of the one that I have, but it's a quality pen and touch to start out with.
Until I got my cintiq a few months ago, I used just a basic small Wacom intuous art tablet (it was like three or four year old) and I was still able to make some pretty good pieces with it.
heres the tablet i used: https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Intuos-Small-Touch-Version/dp/B010LHRFYU
Does he have a tablet or something with a Bluetooth connection? Check out this device that transcribes all his hand drawn doodles to digital doodles where he can alter them, color and animate them. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B010LHRFYU/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B010LHRFYU/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1497570612&amp;sr=8-2&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=drawing+pad+wacom&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41zbA7F8KjL&amp;ref=plSrch
This one?
I think they are referring to the new intuos line up (non-pro)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010LHRFYU/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687502&amp;pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&amp;pf_rd_t=201&amp;pf_rd_i=B00EN27U9U&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_r=1CPZZ00N0XJ937MC1NZ0
Many people just don't like the pens. I am sure there are other issues as well.
you think? I got this one just havent invested the time into it.
So far, only solution I can seem to find involves this. :p
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8TTWZ2/
Doesn't look like any fun registry hacks can re-bind the mouse-keys to regular keyboard keys - and I doubt you have a numpad button either.
Question - does that script above if you go into On-Screen Keyboard, click Options - Turn on numeric key pad ?
Hahaha bro this is one of those things that's so dumb but so genius at the same time. In ableton I think you don't even have to do all the number editing thing just click midi button, click a drum rack cell and click a number on the number pad
$9 USB version with fatter keys
Everything works on it fine. I only ever used it for Elite Dangerous so I'm not sure how it would fair with plane based games. Since this is a starter HOTAS, it didn't have as many buttons/inputs that I would have liked so I got a numpad for all the extra buttons I needed. Other than that, it's a solid plug & play HOTAS.
Also, I found the box :)
you can get a separate usb keypad for it
if it is really important
amazon link
Looks really neat.
Is there a reason why you couldn't just use an USB numpad like this one?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8TTWZ2
> Any layered acrylic case should be as short or shorter than your K70 , though the only fullsize one I can think of at the moment is the winkeyless fullsize board.
What is a layered acrylic case?
> Also, as a former Linux HPC admin/current dev who works in Linux all day, do you really need a full-size? For network admin work I could see the numpad being handy for IPs, but that's about it. You could also do an external numpad if you really needed one. Breaking away from full-size really opens up options for lower boards. The magicforce, for example, sits really low.
I guess it's just a comfort thing. I have to use a PIN frequently throughout the day. I could buy a stand-alone numpad though as you have suggested. I thought about the ergonomic benefits of having the mouse closer to the keyboard by using a TKL. The only TKL I tried was a cheap one from amazon. It was nice but the return key was oddly shaped so I was put off by it. Other than that it was just a muscle memory issue.
> It could also be worthwhile to train yourself to float your wrists and have some better typing posture, especially if you are gonna be doing it for 40 hours a week.
I wouldn't be opposed to this. Another one of those habitual things though. It could also be the reason for my wrist pain though. I'm so used to putting the meat of my palms on the wrist rest.
>What is a layered acrylic case?
A case made up of layers of acrylic 😛. Most keyboard cases now are injection molded plastic or, on the higher end, milled aluminum. Layered (or sandwich) cases are made up of 3-4 thin layers of something, usually acrylic or a mix of acrylic and aluminum. I have a layered case on a board right now that has an aluminum bottom with an acrylic mid layer and an acrylic plate. Because the case is just a few things layers, these tend to be some of the thinnest cases.
>I guess it's just a comfort thing. I have to use a PIN frequently throughout the day. I could buy a stand-alone numpad though as you have suggested. I thought about the ergonomic benefits of having the mouse closer to the keyboard by using a TKL. The only TKL I tried was a cheap one from amazon. It was nice but the return key was oddly shaped so I was put off by it. Other than that it was just a muscle memory issue.
The return key looks pretty standard in the amazon pictures... What was weird about it?
I have a standalone numpad that I pull out when I need to do some data entry. I also usually put it on the left side when I use it so that I don't have to move my mouse over. It takes a little getting used to, but it's certainly not hard!
>I wouldn't be opposed to this. Another one of those habitual things though. It could also be the reason for my wrist pain though. I'm so used to putting the meat of my palms on the wrist rest.
It's almost definitely the cause of the problem. I'd keep a wrist rest around and just try to consciously think about it. Maybe set a timer somewhere just to remind you to think about it. Retraining old habits keeps you sharp 😉
There are some usb numpads that could do the trick
https://www.amazon.com/Numeric-Jelly-Comb-Portable-Computer/dp/B01E8TTWZ2
Welcome.
If you love mech keyboards you might like the T420/T520/W520 keyboards the best. Lenovo changed to island keys for the T/W#30 models, but some of the T/W#30 models can be modified with the T/W#20 keyboard. I've only used the newer style, but I type plenty, and I like it fine. If a smaller Thinkpad catches your eye a USB numpads are available.
https://www.amazon.com/Numeric-Jelly-Comb-Portable-Computer/dp/B01E8TTWZ2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1504169544&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=numpad
I bought one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8TTWZ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_TCFGzb7B4WABE
$9, use it then get it out of the way
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01E8TTWZ2
Sure can, I use one. works just fine.
Do you want it to be programmable? I use a programmable board and numpad, but I honestly have no idea why I need a programmable numpad if it's just for spreadsheet work.
That being said, non-programmable there's the Jelly Comb.
For programmable, you have The Cluepad and the Felix. If you want a challenge, you could get a NKPC switchtester and make your own like u/theimmc
Just get a Jellycomb or other external numpad and an RGB board. That looks pretty bad.
First timer here too. I just bought this, went to the wiki for help finding keycaps and Christ it's huge. Different shapes and inserts and angles. So overwhelming.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8U8HKW/
I believe they have outemu blues. Not a big fan of 1u + key though. I would rather do kc21 for $39.99 any day
If you aren't in a rush there is this on Massdrop. Otherwise something like this.
You mean this one? https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Numeric-Keypad-Jelly-Comb/dp/B01E8U8HKW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1483978772&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Jelly+comb+keypad And its hard to swap a switch?
are there any USB standalone navigation keyboards? like https://smile.amazon.com/Mechanical-Numeric-Keypad-Jelly-Comb/dp/B01E8U8HKW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1484080956&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=numpad+keyboard but for the arrows and ins/del/home/end/pgup/pgdn buttons WITHOUT numpad? Is there a better keyword to search for than "navigation keys"?
Would you be willing to try something like using a Leopold FC660M with a dedicated numpad?
I currently have a similar setup with my HHKB and I use my mouse right in the middle. I find it much easier to access everything and it's more ergonomic because less distance between your mouse to typing.
Oh wait, just saw the RGB requirement. Let me look around again.
Is it possible to replace the switches on this jelly comb numpad with MX clears? https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Numeric-Keypad-Jelly-Comb/dp/B01E8U8HKW
I'm totes MC goats good at soldering but have never soldered switches before so if it is possible a guide/tips would be awesome. Thanks!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8U8HKW?psc=1 Split keyboard master race.
I'm thinking about getting a Pok3r and since it doesn't have the F keys, is there a number pad like this but with only F keys?
Jelly Comb Number pad (https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Numeric-Keypad-Jelly-Comb/dp/B01E8U8HKW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1469652639&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=numberpad) and Alps KPX-17s (white alps)
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Numeric-Keypad-Jelly-Comb/dp/B01E8U8HKW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1468067132&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=jelly+comb
I just picked up my first mechboard!
An Anne Pro kb (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XW33N5R/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I37RWXN8P6SFCR&amp;colid=1GKV7SRA80OQ2)
with these purple keycaps:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XXHB6MY/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I2U0T02GCO2WBD&amp;colid=1GKV7SRA80OQ2
And a mechanical keypad: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8U8HKW/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I3KP00M46F07EC&amp;colid=1GKV7SRA80OQ2
How about buying a separate numpad?
Does this Numpad from "Jelly Comb" output numpad characters?
Thoughts on this numpad?
yeah it definitely isn't big deal but figured it was worth a shot. I think I'm going to go with this one http://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Numeric-Keypad-Jelly-Comb/dp/B01E8U8HKW
I'm into simracing and want to use a USB Keypad as an auxilary button box on my sim rig for extra functions like ignition, headlights, wipers, etc.
I was thinking about picking up something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Numeric-Keypad-Jelly-Comb/dp/B01E8U8HKW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1464098094&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=mechanical+usb+keypad
But I'd like to customize the keys, I can't justify $5-10 per key to have custom keycaps made, does anyone have a PSD key template file where I could make my own custom labels then just print it and cut them out?
/u/ClarkTheCoder he's talking about this one
just be cautioned that it has a split + sign so custom caps might be difficult to get.
Seems like this has great reviews and is cost-effective. Outemu blues (US):
Here's the tenkey I use with it, it's fantastic to be able to put it wherever you want.
https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Numeric-Keypad-Jelly-Comb/dp/B01E8U8HKW
It's a Poker 2 and mechanical numpad I got for $20. The Poker is browns and the numpad is (very satisfying clicky) blues. I got the keycaps on Massdrop and found I couldnt go full blanks so I put the numbers/brackets etc back in.
It should work whether or not a keyboard is even plugged in, the software your mouse is running through makes the computer think your mouse is a keyboard when you press the button. You could test that just by unplugging your keyboard.
And like I said, I also am rather attached to the idea of having a number pad which is why I only caved when I found standalone mechanical number pads. Like this one
How would you compare the NK01 to say the Jelly Comb or the MF21? Clearly the MF21 uses gateron switches, so that's a plus if you don't want clicky blues but if you used either of them that'd be interesting. Also, I don't particularly care about their cap quality since they'll all be pretty meh and I intend to add a GMK numpad set.
The gateron greens feel pretty nice to me. I believe they're the same as blues, just with a heavier spring. I think the extra weight makes them feel a bit smoother and also changes the sound they make very slightly.
The numpad is from here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8U8HKW/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apap_FfxTKCAkHGwNG
I want to get a 22-key keypad kind of like [this](Mechanical Numeric Keypad,Jelly Comb USB Braid Cable Numpad 22-key Number Pad - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8U8HKW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_28jUzbVJC1WG3) to use for gaming along with my mouse (as opposed to a full keyboard which i would only use half of).
So I have two questions- I am going to be rebinding all the keys on the keypad, so I want to get keycaps with custom letters/symbols on them (nothing that wouldn't be found on a full keyboard), so 1) where can I get these and 2) Is there a better keypad keypad out there, or will this keypad do?
I'm new to mechanical keyboards, so honestly I just wanted to try one out for a cheap price. The reviews on that keypad say the switches are a lot clickier and louder than Cherry MX blue switches.
If you're really not picky:
https://smile.amazon.com/Mechanical-Numeric-Keypad-Jelly-Comb/dp/B01E8U8HKW
Outemu blues. I've been using one for about a year for my streaming hotkeys, it's still working great.
Here is mine I followed this guide. When I bought mine it was only $14 on Amazon. If you start with the Jellycomb Numpad, you don't have to buy switches or a case... Just the Teensy 2.0 and the diodes.
There may be other options, this one is very easy to get you started.
There's definitely cheaper numpads, I have a Leopold FC210TP but it's still $60. There's the jelly comb for $18 but if you want cherry switches or just a white higher profile case I think I saw the Varmilo VA22M or something similar drop recently.
r/MechanicalKeyboards/wiki/numpads
So my TKL keyboard comes in today and I'm super excited, but I know I'm going to miss my numpad at least once a week as I have rotating duty on handling inbound requests for the company that require quite a bit of data entry.
Being in the weird position of wanting a numpad occasionally and not needing fantastic best in class quality, but also not wanting a piece of crap, is there any reason not to buy the [$17 numpad] (https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Numeric-Keypad-Jelly-Comb/dp/B01E8U8HKW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1481055306&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=mechanical+numpad) off Amazon? I don't really want to spend $50 for something I won't spend much time using, and it's $10 for a horrible flat-as-can-bel USB one at Microcenter that has almost no separation between keys.
Jelly Comb is about as good as it gets for the price.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8U8HKW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_sIKyybW4612NM
any suggestions? i am thinking about getting this one
Bought a TKL board and need a numpad for work. People mention issues between some numpads and scan codes, wasn't sure what this was. Was just going to get this, unless anyone has suggestions?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E8U8HKW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A2KS0J1U8ETPOQ&amp;psc=1
It's a Jelly Comb off Amazon. Here's a link for you.
Edit: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01E8U8HKW?psc=1
I believe the $20 on Amazon one people have posted about recently does
I got one of these to put next to my throttle
Then with AutoHotkey, I made a script so that when numlock is disabled, the number keys act as the F keys so I can use the radio. It gives me enough keys to map for the little bit that doesn't fit on my HOTAS.
Works really well, and since it's just a few keys, it's really easy to go by touch.
You could use a more elaborate arrangement of modifiers, like this guy does.
Or back on your original idea, some people have used a USB numpad for that purpose.
And it's always possible to DIY something more elaborate like these guys did.
https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/5v0kxl/custom_controller_powered_by_arduino_150_in_parts/
https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/5dy0h1/wip_more_buttons/
https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/4zh9yd/the_shark_finn_dx1_my_elite_dangerous_switch/
https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/4e92s1/custom_control_panel_by_mmawdsley/
It's funny to me that in the Roguelike world this is our SNES controller.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E8U8HKW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I've been happy with this for the last 6 months, keep it to the right of my mouse when I need it and tucked under a monitor when I don't.
If you want something built like a tank, you might want to try one of the CST trackballs - they're available in several variants, including a beige one to match old keyboards.
If you want something more ergonomic, there's the new Elecom HUGE, but as it just came out a few days ago, we don't know how long it'll last.
And finally, if you want retro, nothing beats the good old Microsoft Trackball Explorer, but it's out of production for well over a decade and might be expensive. (but can be bought cheaply if you're willing to spend some time, use google translate and look for it on eastern/central european auction sites or taobao) - but, like most old trackballs, its DPI is really meh and you'll probably have to replce the bearings or it'll feel scratchy.
予約を見ると7/19～24あたりが発売日な雰囲気
店頭派だから入手が遅れると思うけど、ぼくは買いますぜ
http://www.biccamera.com/bc/item/3712422/
http://www.yodobashi.com/product/100000001003623950/
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B07353DBP9
https://www.amazon.com/ELECOM-M-HT1URBK-Trackball-Ergonomic-Precision/dp/B07353DBP9/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=elecom+huge&amp;qid=1573147790&amp;sr=8-3
The closest to an actual replacement are the ELECOM trackballs. The ball is slightly bigger which still allows the two finger operation. It has a scroll wheel as well as finger buttons (more ergonomically placed than the MS Trackball Explorer IMO.) Adjustable DPI, rubberized palm rest. As well as two function keys, Fn1, Fn2.
Wireless version: https://www.amazon.com/ELECOM-M-HT1DRBK-Wireless-Trackball-Mouse/dp/B0735584RM
Wired version: https://www.amazon.com/ELECOM-M-HT1DRBK-Wireless-Trackball-Mouse/dp/B07353DBP9
Whether it has the durability of the MS Trackball Explorer - unknown. My two MS Trackball Explorers are still working from early 2001 (bearing replacement.) This is the best option available beyond 3d printing your own replacement parts...
Check out the Elecom trackball mice on Amazon. Button placement is a little different than the MS Explorer was, but ball position is the same. On the wired version, the size is very close to the Explorer, and the wireless is larger, with a cushioned palm rest. I have the wireless, and it's so close to the Explorer in functionality. I love it. Prices aren't bad either, at $50 -$60 for one.
ELECOM M-HT1URBK Wired Trackball Mouse Larger, Ergonomic Design, 8-Button Function with Smooth Tracking, Precision Optical Gaming Sensor for Home, Work, Office https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07353DBP9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_C4u2Db1NB8YS8
It's very personal, which doesn't give you an easy answer unfortunately.
I supply my own mice at work too, I use one of these - elecom huge finger trackball which I had to import from Japan, but that's because I find trackballs far more comfortable than normal mice and no-one seems to sell ergonomic trackballs in the UK.
I have problems with strain in my hands, I have tried dozens of mice and spent a few hundred quid over the years on different mice. I have friends in similar positions who've done the same and ended up with completely different mice though so it's very personal (though worth noting all of us who have problems with strain/RSI/pain in our hands have settled on either vertical mice or trackballs. We're also super fun at parties).
Something else I do is map the key in the top left of the keyboard (above tab) to be a left click (using autohotkey), then for tasks that involve lots of clicking I can use my left hand to click instead which reduces the strain on my right. I would type the characters instead of describing the key but I can't because some idiot turned it into a left click instead. I'm not sure I've ever needed those characters before this moment.
If you're getting ache in your hands it's worth addressing, mice can make a big difference while ignoring the problem can lead to that hand ache getting worse and starting to affect your quality of life.
Elecom trackball. I got the huge wired version and it's the best mouse/trackball I've ever used.
Here is Elecom's WIRELESS version, M-HT1DRBK, for sale on Japanese Amazon. . . It's on sale for 49% off at ¥ 7,834 or $68.46 USD. Pretty reasonable really.
Still want a thumb ball version though. : (
>Elecom Huge
https://www.amazon.com/ELECOM-M-HT1DRBK-Wireless-Trackball-Mouse/dp/B0735584RM
No, that’s the Elecom EX-G Pro! I’m selling the HUGE (model number HT1DRBK) and it’s a finger operated ball, not a thumb ball.
https://www.amazon.de/ELECOM-M-HT1DRBK-Wireless-Trackball-Mouse/dp/B0735584RM/
Thank you for your very thorough response, BlahmanTT! This really helped a lot and I think I will purchase the Elecom Huge on Amazon later today to give it a try. I should note I also use Linux, so the re-mapping you mention definitely caught my attention - don't suppose you have details to help me avoid headaches with this later? With that said though, I am still trying to visualize how exactly you re-mapped the EM's buttons. It sounds like you did experience some "stretching" issues to be able to use the LMB and RMB, hence re-bindings. I play games where I use the LMB and RMB a lot quickly back-to-back, so any more clarity you can offer around this topic, would really help me. Like, are you operating LMB --and-- RMB with your thumb? I should note, with the trackman marble mouse I use, I'm using thumb for LMB, ring-finger for RMB, and my index+middle fingers to move the trackball, so I'm already a two-finger ball operator (although, I frequently lift either my index finger or middle finger completely off the ball for certain movements. And, for non-gaming [or gaming with no RMB needs], I use my index-through-ring fingers to operate the ball.).
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I included links to both products in question, to aide discussion for visualizing. I see the buttons on the Elecom Huge are actually labelled on Amazon, so perhaps you specify which you've bound to what function, to make the mouse ergonomic for you? And if, had you left the default button bindings alone, if you felt it still would have been ergonomic/enjoyable to use?
Closest I have found is the Logitech G502, but that's wired, doesn't have as many buttons, and costs twice as much. Trackballs are a little easier. A direct (and awesome) trackball equivalent for this mouse would easily be the Elecom Huge.
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0735584RM/ref=pe_492632_159100282_TE_item
It'll convert to USD on the final confirmation page.
I really like my Kensington Expert - it feels very well made, aside from the scroll wheel/ring (it is as crummy as they say. It's usable, but feels very inconsistent).
I believe the consensus generally favors the CST Laser that was recently on MD, though I have heard some say that they liked the Kensington better. I just saw a new one today for the first time, and am interested in how it does over time (sounds like the software is a weakness, and I use Linux, so we'll have to see):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0735584RM/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1D0AHRBU67CPA&amp;colid=1HLUKKQ9HQI6Q
This one
Ive owned a lot of trackballs and this one is by far my favorite modern offering.
this with the two right most button remapped then scroll with the side of your index finger?
Wacom Intuos Graphics Drawing Tablet with 3 Bonus Software included, 7.9"x 6.3", Black (CTL4100) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079HL9YSF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hqMrDb3ZBS7BA this is a commonly agreed upon "good starter drawing pad" and includes some software
Thanks for the suggestions, is this what you would recommend? https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Drawing-Software-Included-CTL4100/dp/B079HL9YSF/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=wacom+intuos&amp;qid=1565863036&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-3 I also found this with similar reviews and a larger drawing area for cheaper https://www.amazon.com/Graphic-Drawing-Pressure-Sensitivity-Carrying/dp/B074DTP2V4/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;ref_=ox_sc_act_image_1&amp;smid=A30BRCK3LE6SB5
I second a Wacom. I've had each of mine for ten years apiece before they would finally bite the dust. I don't use tablets for sculpting, though. There is a definite advantage because you can use pressure when sculpting, but my workflow goes a lot faster just using a mouse. Wacom Intuos is a good starter if you want to give it a shot. Or, if you don't mind refurbished, try searching around for something in the Wacom Bamboo series. They're built like bricks and can take a ton of abuse, so I wouldn't be too concerned about one not working properly.
This one right here is a nice one for beginners.
I use an older model that is no longer available. I use it like you said for brushes in photoshop or lightroom or for anything that requires very detailed work. The pen is in most cases superior to the mouse. Plus you can program the so-called express buttons on the tablet for each programs favourite shortcuts. That is a real time saver.
More expensive models are larger, wireless and have more express buttons. So it’s up to your own needs (and budget) which one you choose.
I recently misplaced my CTL-480 pen and was wondering the same thing. I do most of my drawing on an iPad but kept the small Bamboo for the odd bit of retouching. I'll either give Astropad a shot or for the same-ish price grab an XP tablet.
Edit: going by @digitizerstylus link, this this would work, but at $65 for a refurb, you're better off just getting a new Intuos Small.
You aren't going to save money doing this.
I really think you should just bite the bullet and buy a tablet to plug into your computer that is built for that purpose.
I know people like to draw on-screen, but it isn't that hard to get used to drawing on a blank drawing tablet like this one
I see. To be honest at this price point I would recommend a drawing tablet without screen. Something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Intuos-Small-Black-CTL4100/dp/B079HL9YSF/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=tabletunderbudget-20&amp;linkId=95e8eee51f358f4c13d4d900d0d6b3cc
This is what digital artist have been using for the longest time and often still use. There's a slight learning curve involved but it is much easier than you'd think.
Don't know about you but I've been using this product from Wacom for the past couple of months now on my artwork and stuff. Costed me close to $80. For a program rec. try Autodesk Sketchbook, recently they made it free for users like myself to work on fun projects :) https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Drawing-Software-Included-CTL4100/dp/B079HL9YSF/ref=pd_sbs_147_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B079HL9YSF&pd_rd_r=15f9b071-e7d7-11e8-b0b1-33fa73d4a09a&pd_rd_w=IY36s&pd_rd_wg=EwvbN&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=7d5d9c3c-5e01-44ac-97fd-261afd40b865&pf_rd_r=6AF5R3C71G3EXVGY2ZYY&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=6AF5R3C71G3EXVGY2ZYY
I bought the Wacom Intuos S (wireless) as my first drawing tablet. It was only 75€ I absolutely love this tablet and I highly recommendit to you! Altough I don't use it wirelessly anymore because I noticed some lag. While using it with the USB cable there is no lag at all. I haven't figured it out the reason behind it yet, but to be honest I'm also too lazy to fix it lol and the cable doesnt even bother me, it's never in the way. Also it's a "small" sized tablet but I find it more than enough for me.
https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Drawing-Software-Included-CTL4100/dp/B079HL9YSF
https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Wireless-Software-Included-CTL4100WLK0/dp/B079J2FSQ7
Thanks. been using Krita for a while for animation. It works great. I was looking at this one,pretty sure it is the newer version of the draw, not sure. https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Drawing-Software-Included-CTL4100/dp/B079HL9YSF/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=wacom&qid=1551322782&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Get a cheap Wacom tablet like this. I got one for my kids, best purchase ever.
Here's the Wacom site link: https://us-store.wacom.com/Catalog/Pen-Tablets/wacom-intuos/wacom-intuos-s#/undefined1
Here's an Amazon link: Wacom Intuos Drawing Tablet, with Free Creative Software Download, 7.9"x 6.3", Black (CTL4100) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079HL9YSF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_cpTNBbGPYF4Y4
What would you think is better a semi used intuos 3, or this https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Drawing-Software-Included-CTL4100/dp/B079HL9YSF
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mniqsTJ4-l4
I found a review for that tablet.... it does say that it needs the Bluetooth connector, but IMO, if you have to save up that much just for the connector for a tablet that might not work, it might be better just to save up for a better tablet either new or actually refurbished rather than hoping the one from Goodwill does work, as there are issues brought up in the video that would make me not want the Bluetooth version in the first place.
The Wacom One for example, would actually be cheaper than buying the connector for a tablet you might not be able to work still?
https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Graphic-Drawing-Tablet-Beginners/dp/B07S1RR3FR/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=Wacom+Bamboo&amp;qid=1570061074&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-3
If you go up a bit more, the Wacom Intuos Graphics comes with good set of programs as well as the tablet, too.
https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Drawing-Software-Included-CTL4100/dp/B079HL9YSF/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=Wacom+Bamboo&amp;qid=1570061074&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-4
Well there’s a Wacom intuous tablet that’s about $80 (and this one comes with software apparently which is a bonus) . Wacom is a big company and even though they can have incredibly annoying glitches, I’ve been pretty impressed with the customer service on the whole. I had an issue with a charging jack on my last Wacom tablet and they repaired it free of charge as the issue was a manufacturing problem.
For a strict under 70 budget there’s also something called the Ugee . I have zero personal experience but I’ve read the name on a couple “top ten tablets for less $$$” lists.
yes.
I got an intuos pro. there's a bunch of buttons on the side to increase workflow. one of those button turns it from pen-reactive to touch reactive. and that's fun. http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Intuos-Medium-Tablet-PTH651/dp/B00EN27SHY Jus got my first tablet around the begining of the year, so I'm not that fast with it, but I've been able to make some work that I otherwise would not have been able to push without the ability to draw.
dunno if you just have stacks of cash, but the interactive monitors are probably quite pricey for what they actually offer.
He can get this and this if he wants to go that route.
Or the Logitech Trackman Wheel.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Trackman-Wheel-Optical-Silver/dp/B00005NIMJ
No lie. Been using this Trackman wheel style since the mid-1990's. Bought a bunch so I'd never have to go back to the normal mouse style.
Plus, being able to 360 with the flick of your thumb is just kinda badass.
will a logitech t650 touchpad fill this requirement?
https://www.amazon.com//dp/B0093H4WT6
i already own one - and would hate to have to retire it.
I actually have a friend that swears by these for gaming.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005NIMJ/
He feels that gives him much more control and also less fatigue and risk of RSI
Here is a reddit thread with some experience regarding trackball mouse for gaming.
https://www.reddit.com/r/truegaming/comments/12xhx6/gaming_trackball/
I am just pointing out that it's not necessarily true that you have better precision with your whole hand than your thumb. Although years of using a mouse with PC FPS may give you an advantage over console controllers, that's more of a player muscle training and less of a peripheral advantage.
Exactly, but I don't really have the time, materials or desire to make something that complex. I've been looking at this.
Also that wooden solution would be so much nicer if the buttons weren't so tacky and bad. I wish they'd put in the extra effort to recess the buttons and then make them flush and wooden topped.
>Using the stationary bike for exercise while letting seniors reminisce about their past in this way is simply awesome!
You know what's even more awesome, actually visiting these places.
> Show me a $100-$300 setup that will take the info from a stationary bike and translate that into a Google Street View tour. Oh wait, you can't because it doesn't exist!
As for the project watch this = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6-num072ME
Bike (Free) - https://www.kijiji.ca/v-kids-bike/calgary/free-little-daisy-adams-bike/1347176087?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
Laptop ($20) - https://www.kijiji.ca/v-laptops/calgary/asus-eee-pc-series/1338444243?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
Switch ($2.50) - https://www.phidgets.com/?tier=3&amp;catid=13&amp;pcid=11&amp;prodid=418
Keypad ($9) - https://www.amazon.com/Numeric-Jelly-Comb-Portable-Computer/dp/B01E8TTWZ2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1524205030&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=keypad
Total: $31.50