Wacom graphics tablet

analogpilot55 said:Hey everyone! I'm looking to pick up a drawing tablet, but honestly, my options in this price range feel pretty slim. I'm stuck deciding between the Wacom Intuos Pen & touch Medium and the trust Slize Ultra Slim. The Wacom is sitting at about 1 $167 while the Trust is only $233. Not only is the Trust half the price, but it actually boasts a higher LPI resolution (4000 vs. 2540 LPI), a slightly larger active area (254x152 mm vs. 216x135 mm), and even throws in four extra buttons. The only real perk I see with the Wacom is that battery-free pen with the little eraser on the end. Why on earth is there such a massive price gap? Does the Trust have some hidden flaw I'm missing? I've been scouring the web for reviews, but it feels like nobody is actually saying anything about it.

I don't even know how to put this... it's kind of like washing machines. You've got an LG that comes with dual displays, a hundred different settings, fifteen color options, and even under-glow lighting so you can see it in the dark. Then, on the other hand, you've got a Miele—which basically has one tiny screen, five buttons, way fewer features, and looks like something designed twenty years ago. And yet, the Miele is still more expensive than the LG. Why??? $1000 It just makes no sense.
The reality is, the Miele I bought back in '96 has outlasted two Whirlpools, an LG, and at this rate, it'll probably outlive a Candy too. Sure, they aren't all in the same house, but I'm talking about pure longevity here. Plus, that Miele gets used way more than the others since those are just sitting in rental units being used seasonally, whereas the Miele is running year-round.

It's the exact same deal here. One has all the bells and whistles, but the other has a much more solid foundation. Most of those extra buttons are just clutter anyway. My girlfriend has a Wacom she picked up used about two years ago—so it's already four years old—and she uses it constantly, and it still runs like a dream. The Trust is fine if you just want to doodle something every once in a while, but if you’re planning to do anything remotely serious or work on it frequently, go with the Wacom. In my book, it's not worth cutting corners here. With the Trust, you'll probably start noticing the cracks after a year—things like surface sensitivity issues or buttons feeling loose and wobbly.

Brian Campbell6 said:I’m not quite sure how to put this into words. It’s essentially the same logic you apply to washing machines; you have an LG model that boasts dual displays, a mountain of sub-menus, a hundred different buttons, and comes in fifteen colors with even underglow lighting so it can glow in the dark. On the flip side, you have a Miele machine that features a tiny display, five basic buttons, and about fifteen fewer options—it looks like something designed twenty years ago. Yet, somehow, it’s still more expensive $1000 than the LG. Why on earth would that be?
My response: the Miele I bought back in '96 has outlasted two Whirlpools, one LG, and at this rate, it’ll likely outlive a Candy too. Now, they aren't all sitting in the same house, but I am strictly talking about longevity. Furthermore, that Miele sees constant use year-round, whereas those other machines are just tossed into rental apartments and used seasonally.

It’s the exact same principle here: fewer bells and whistles, but a much higher quality foundation. Most of those extra buttons are ultimately useless. My partner has a Wacom she picked up secondhand two years ago—so it's actually four years old now—and she uses it constantly, and it still performs flawlessly. A trust Slize Ultra Slim might be fine if you just want to scribble something once in a blue moon, but if you intend to do anything remotely serious or frequent, Wacom is the only logical choice. In my view, there is no point in cutting corners here. With a trust product, you’ll likely start noticing flaws like surface sensitivity or loose buttons within a year.

Thank you so much for the reply. I was honestly starting to think this thread had died out since the last post was from ages ago... I couldn't find a specific discussion on graphic tablets or drawing tablets, especially one that hits that middle ground—not quite professional grade, but certainly not some cheap toy for kids. This answer is incredibly helpful to me... and perfectly logical. Durability and simplicity are my top priorities.

analogpilot55 said:Thank you so much for the reply. I was actually starting to think this thread had gone cold since the last post was from ages ago... I couldn't find a specific discussion on graphics tablets or drawing tablets, especially one targeting that middle ground—not quite professional grade, but certainly not some kid's toy. This response is incredibly helpful... and it makes perfect sense. Longevity and simplicity are my top priorities here.

William Miller83 said:The sole authorized distributor for Wacom in the States is Finder.
http://www.finder.com/

They are very accommodating at that company. I initially picked up a Bamboo, and I have to say, its capabilities impressed me considering the Bamboo series is intended for amateurs. However, being a professional myself, I eventually found it necessary to move up to an Intuos.

A few months back, I picked up the Intuosa 4 ( m)

The device itself is built with premium materials, boasting impeccable design and incredible functionality. As far as software goes, it's fully compatible with the Adobe CS5 suite, Corel, 3d Max, May, and so on.

In short, anyone just getting started with a graphics tablet will likely be quite satisfied with the Bamboo series.

You can find the pricing for all models on Finder's website.

Would it actually be worth it to just grab a Wacom from Amazon.com? It's nearly half the price.

This Wacom Intuos Pen & Touch Medium

At Finder, it's going for $533 plus tax, which brings it to $666
. Over at Telebit, the price is $562
.
It’s listed on Amazon.com (USA), but they won't ship it to the States. 😢
You can find it on Amazon.com, and they do ship to the US; it's about 153.27 GBP, or roughly $475. 😉

Noah Sanchez39 said:That Wacom Intuos Pen & touch Medium

over at Best Buy is priced at $533 + tax = $666
At Telebit, it goes for $562

It's listed on Amazon.com (USA), but they won't ship it here to the States. 😢
However, you can find it on Amazon.com, which does ship to the US; it's about 153.27 GBP, or roughly around $475 . 😉

So, when you factor in customs, sales tax, and whatever else they tack on, it ends up being pretty much the same price...

That "around $475" already includes our sales tax; there aren't any customs fees to worry about. 🙂

Noah Sanchez39 said:That "roughly $475" already accounts for our local sales tax, and there shouldn't be any customs duties applied. 🙂

So, would I be expected to settle that through PayPal then?

It's a one-time payment, and Amazon doesn't allow you to use PayPal.

Noah Sanchez39 said:It's a one-time payment, and Amazon doesn't even allow you to use PayPal.

If I'm reading this correctly, shipping is going to be about 20 bucks. Since we're based here in the States, by the time everything settles, the total ends up being nearly identical to what I'd pay at Telebit.
The UK pricing is just way too steep. My only hope is to track down a better deal from somewhere else.

The item starts at $178.
Once I log in and select my US address, the price suddenly "jumps" to $186.50.
On top of that, you get Postage & Packing: $8.10,
bringing the final total to $194.60.

No extra fees beyond that.

People tend to trip up on stuff like this because, let's face it, the market for standard tech components—you know, things like GPUs, monitors, processors, etc.—is pretty much a solved puzzle where everyone knows what they're getting. But Wacom? They live and breathe graphic tablets; they’re basically the gold standard in that specific niche. On the flip side, you’ve got brands like Trust, Logitech, or Genius. Sure, they sell tablets, but they also sell everything from keyboards and speakers to those totally useless little gadgets, like a USB coffee warmer or a tiny USB desk light. Will their tablet work? Yeah, it’ll work. BUT... don't expect that same drawing experience. Wacom is just way more dynamic—it has that incredibly precise, "real" pressure sensitivity that we all know is absolutely vital when you're actually trying to draw. Plus, you've got software like Corel or Adobe, which play much nicer with Wacom gear. Then there's the whole longevity factor—build quality is heavily in Wacom's corner here. Their stuff is built to handle serious mileage, whereas those cheaper options feel more like something you'd give a kid who's just starting to mess around with sketching. Honestly, it's smarter to just invest in the real deal from the jump.

I need some assistance!

I picked up a used Cintiq 21 ux, but I can't get it installed on my old laptop regardless of which driver I try. The laptop is an Asus W2 from about eight years ago, running a 2.26 GHz Centrino processor with 2GB of RAM and an ATI graphics card with 128 MB. It uses a VGA output, but it doesn't seem capable of hitting the 1600x1200 resolution that the Wacom requires. Is there any way to fix this? Has anyone dealt with ancient hardware like this before?

thanks, Peter Morgan3

So, the laptop is running XPu sp3, and since the Cintiq 21 is first-gen, they're pretty much in the same age bracket...

So, did anyone actually pull the trigger and order a tablet from Amazon? Honestly, the prices over there look way better than what we’ve got available locally—even with just those few models they carry—but I’m really tripping out about the warranty situation if you buy online. Does Wacom offer some kind of official global warranty regardless of where the tablet actually comes from, like, could I actually take it into a Best Buy if something goes sideways?

I picked up a Huion H610 on eBay, and so far, I have absolutely nothing to complain about.
Everything cost me roughly $100 in total, and for that price, I think it’s worth a shot... Before this, I used a Genius F610 which served me faithfully for several years—I was essentially drawing 5 to 15 hours a day since it's my profession.
Regarding Wacom, people seem to praise them quite a bit, but at the moment, the price tag just doesn't make sense for me.

When the time comes for a major upgrade, I won't be jumping straight to a Cintiq. Instead, I'll look into other options like Yiynov, Bosto, or the Huion I mentioned earlier.

@Austin Grant72/">@@Austin Grant72: This is the first I'm hearing of such a thing... 😕
It might be best to email Wacom support and see what they have to say. If you happen to be in a major US city, you could always drop by a local retailer like Finder to ask them...

Why does my laptop keyboard stop working whenever I install tablet drivers?🤔 Once I uninstall them, everything goes back to normal.

Has anyone here worked with Wacom graphic tablets before? I'm having a bit of trouble deciding which direction to go—should I pick up the Wacom Intuos art P & t Medium Black or the Intuos Photo P & t Medium Black?
Intuos Photo P & t Medium Black pozdrav

I did a little digging and realized these are essentially the same thing; the only real difference is the software package included.
Best,

Kenneth Davis16 said:I did some digging and realized they're essentially the same thing; it's just a matter of which software comes bundled with them.
Best,

Exactly. If your primary focus is drawing, the Art version is the smarter play.
Does anyone know how to convert a note from a Bamboo tablet into a .txt file?
It lacks support for American English nuances. If I switch to any other language, it messes up the text. Plus, if I upload a note as a JPEG to OneNote, the lasso tool fails to recognize the handwriting.

Greetings to everyone

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Can someone with actual expertise tell me what this is????

Look, I take extreme care of my tablet. I don't wipe it down with wet cloths, I don't leave it out in the sun, and I certainly don't expose it to temperature extremes—just so we're clear, because some idiot over at Best Buy actually had the nerve to ask me if I did. It’s still under warranty for another two years, so I intend to file a claim. But honestly, I just don't understand... how does this even happen??? It's infuriating.
It still functions in that area (the texture feels almost like skin blisters), but the stylus keeps catching on it, and I have this sinking feeling it's going to peel right off and then stop registering input entirely.

If anyone possesses any knowledge regarding this, please assist.