Re: FLASH: Wacom or Artpad

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>Hi Mary,

>

>I use a Wacom PenPartner for Flash v4 with the PC. I really enjoy using it

>although I only do graphics part-time. If I did graphics full-time I'd

>probably want one of their larger models.


OTH I know a lot of people who *regret* getting a pad that's *too large*

(for comfortable use at their work area). My "6x8" (technically 8x6) Intuos

measures 14 by 10, so, when making a purchase decision, add 6 to the ("live

area") width dimension, and add 4 to the length dimension, and be sure you

have room for this. A 9x12 tablet ends up inches wider than a large pizza

box ... be sure you have this much empty space at your work area if you go

that large!


Also, as far as PenPartner vs. Intuos: in 13 years of making my living on

the Mac, I've *never* regretted spending the extra bucks for a superior

product, even if *at the time of purchase* I'd found little use for the

extra features. Things change, your abilities evolve, and you don't want to

regret a cheaper purchase that lacks features you eventually find that you

would like to have.


>Also: the pressure sensitivity on PenPartners isn't particularly good which

>could be a problem if you use a lot of paint programs.


Pressure sensitivity is one of many groovy Intuos features that really

sparkle. Too bad you can't download a trial version!


Good luck with your decision. And if you're on a Mac, don't fear the talk

you hear about problems with Flash. I have all *current* software, and my

Intuos works just fine with Flash.


Ken Sherwood


kensherwood.com

http://www.kensherwood.com



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