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-ash- · 13th May 2006, 14:29

I use a tablet all the time - for everything. I don't plug it in and out or move it between PCs though the few times I've plugged it into the laptop it has worked fine. I would highly recommend Wacom tablets, the Intuos if you can afford it.

Regarding your second question. I think you are talking about how the tablet maps to the screen. I had a quick look at the link and there is no mention of changing settings to adjust to your screen shape. For example, I use 2 monitors and if the pen is mapped to the entire desktop it is very difficult to control. If you have or a planning to use a wide screen format display as well this might be a problem. The Intuos I have allows me to change the settings overall and for individual applications.

I noticed that the Adesso has 512 levels of sensitivity. The Intuos has 1024. I noticed a difference, using the highter levels gives a lot more control over the stroke. Depends what you are going to use the tablet for.

I would look for reviews of the tablet you are looking atand even see if you can have a go with one. Also check for application compatiblity, I think I saw on Amazon.com that the Adesso is not compatible with CS2.

I would say that the Intuos tablets are expensive but what you get is good quality and will last (mine are Intuos 1 and still in use everyday). Wacom also make the Graphire range which is cheaper but many people are very happy with them.

I hope this info is useful.

13th May 2006, 14:29	#3 (permalink)
-ash- I'm Batman (in 3D) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Over the road, round the corner, out of the noise. (Scotland) Posts: 765	I use a tablet all the time - for everything. I don't plug it in and out or move it between PCs though the few times I've plugged it into the laptop it has worked fine. I would highly recommend Wacom tablets, the Intuos if you can afford it. Regarding your second question. I think you are talking about how the tablet maps to the screen. I had a quick look at the link and there is no mention of changing settings to adjust to your screen shape. For example, I use 2 monitors and if the pen is mapped to the entire desktop it is very difficult to control. If you have or a planning to use a wide screen format display as well this might be a problem. The Intuos I have allows me to change the settings overall and for individual applications. I noticed that the Adesso has 512 levels of sensitivity. The Intuos has 1024. I noticed a difference, using the highter levels gives a lot more control over the stroke. Depends what you are going to use the tablet for. I would look for reviews of the tablet you are looking atand even see if you can have a go with one. Also check for application compatiblity, I think I saw on Amazon.com that the Adesso is not compatible with CS2. I would say that the Intuos tablets are expensive but what you get is good quality and will last (mine are Intuos 1 and still in use everyday). Wacom also make the Graphire range which is cheaper but many people are very happy with them. I hope this info is useful. __________________ Regards Tony (aka HamSoles)