PC Drawing plate

[kitty1950]

Can anyone tell me what I should be looking for in a pc drawing plate, just as a toy to start with. Netto have one on sale from 29th January at a cost of �19.99, will it be any good? they always seem to sell out quick. Simple jargon would be appreciated. Thanks, Kath.

[ACtheTROLL]

they are actually called Graphics Tablets

this is the sort of thing
http://www.trustedreviews.com/peripherals/revi ew/2007/08/02/Wacom-Bamboo-Graphics-Tablet/p1

very good for freehand drawing and also for RSI sufferers

they can be extremely pricey depending on size (a4 = �250)

bit if a dilemma
the cheaper the tablet the lower the sensitivity ... and the less responsive the "nib" - so drawing is a bit of a pain - and you could be put off ....
.... trouble is ... if you get a good one and change your mind ...

[kitty1950]

Thanks AC, Your link was very interesting, It didn't really help me to decide whether the cheap one would be worth getting, as you say it is a bit of a dilemma. �20 is not a vast amount if it turns out to be rubbish. but I think I will decide when I am actually in the shop tomorrow. Thanks again. Kath.

[ACtheTROLL]

yea but no but ....

I got one ages ago (mainly for wife) It's worse than a mouse for mousey stuff...
absolutely invaluable for editing/creating artwork
I edit ...
the wife creates (that statement works on so many levels ;-/

for �20 quid you'll get an idea ... if you get the bug save your pennies.

what would be good would be to try one .... can you persuade a friend that they can't live without one?

[kitty1950]

Hi AC, Thanks to your reply I have decided that I am going to get one ( they will probably have none left now that I want one). They also have a laptop stand with cooling fan which I want at �9.99, so it's a case of fingers crossed all the way to the store. Kath.