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View Similar ItemsThe Intuos4 Digital Tablet from Wacom is a digital tablet, designed for use by digital artists and photographers. Ideal for use with imaging applications such as Corel Painter and Adobe Photoshop, the tablet allows you to manipulate images with a digital pen: ergonomically identical to a traditional ink pen.
The Intuos4 is capable of recording 2048 levels of pressure, giving it the ability to recognize extremely subtle pressure for light brush strokes. It features a bank of customizable ExpressKeys and a finger-sensitive Touch Ring for enhanced control. These controls are located on one side of the tablet, in a symmetrical layout. This allows you to rotate the tablet 180°, giving equal functionality to both lefties and righties.
US residents who purchase this tablet are entitled to additional software from Wacom. You can download Nik Color Efex Pro WE6 and Wacom Brushes 3.0, both of which require Photoshop or Photoshop Elements to function. You are also entitled to your choice of two out of the following three options: Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 for Mac & Windows, Autodesk SketchBook Express 2010, and Corel Painter Sketch Pad. This allows you to choose the software that best suits your needs. All software is accessed via download from Wacom's web site.
| Active Area | 8 x 12.8" (20.3 x 32.5cm) |
| Pressure Levels | 2048 |
| Tilt Range | ±60° |
| Accuracy | &plumn;0.01" (0.25mm) |
| Resolution | 5080lpi |
| Maximum Data Rate | 199pps |
| Computer Interface | USB |
| System & Software Requirements | Operating System: Windows XP SP2, Vista; Mac OS X 10.4.8 |
| Tablet Dimensions | 18.7 x 0.6 x 12.6" (47.5 x 1.5 x 32cm) |
| Weight | 4 lb (1.8kg) |
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I should have bought this long ago...
I've been wanting a Wacom table for a long, long time, but never could justify the expense. I'm a web designer and graphic artist, and now I realize that can't justify the expense ...Read complete review
I've been wanting a Wacom table for a long, long time, but never could justify the expense. I'm a web designer and graphic artist, and now I realize that can't justify the expense of NOT getting one of these.
I can tell that it's speeding up my production time enough that I know it'll pay for itself in the months to come.
I read several people's comments about taking time to get used to using the tablet, but I must say that I didn't find that necessary. It took maybe 15-30 minutes of fooling around with it for it to just feel natural.
I'm working on getting used to the ExpressKeys, as I'm more comfortable with the keyboard, but feel that it won't be long.
This thing is really sensitive! In fact, almost TOO sensitive, though you get used to it quickly, and it gives you an amazing amount of control.
Very slick-looking as well; it ended up being a lot thinner than I expected, which is a good thing.
I'm glad I got the large size, as I have a 21" widescreen monitor, and the monitor and tablet seem to match just about perfectly.
I didn't have any issues with driver or software installation and use; everything just worked perfectly, so I'm very pleased.
If you're a digital artist or designer, I really recommend getting one of these tablets.
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Too much whiz and not enough bang
the design isn't really ergronomic.
if the turn dial is controlled using the fingers, the control keys are way too small for the thumb.
the product should be more useful to more professio...Read complete review
the design isn't really ergronomic.
if the turn dial is controlled using the fingers, the control keys are way too small for the thumb.
the product should be more useful to more professional people than myself, but professionals should encounter my problems as well.
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Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Large):
It is such an awesome tablet :) more features then what we have at Tertiary College. Love it!! totally recommend!!
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unique and comfortable, nothing not great.
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I use this tablet for the art business that I have. I can not imagine doing my art work without this table. There are 3 artist in my home so the only thing I don't like is having to share it. :)
I will have to get another one for them.
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Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Large):
Being a lefty I've always found it counter intuitive to try and illustrate with my right hand using a mouse. The Intuos4 tablet solves that problem buy not only allowing one to set it for either lefties of righties but also offer a selection of different nibs to simulate various pen and pencil styles. Since getting this tablet my productivity has increased dramatically buy cutting down on anchor point adjustments and painstaking point by point tracing!
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Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Large):
I am extremely amazed at the response, sensitivity and feel of the new wacom Intuos4 Tablet. The size is great for my retouching/photography/design work. The design is super slick with the surface of the tablet having a paper like feel makes drawing and working my apps a pleasure and I look forward to many happy hours on the tablet. I'm finding the short cuts/click wheel to be very useful and time saving. It is such a great creative tool and always recommend this product.
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Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Large):
Everything you expect from Wacom. HighEnd Sensitivity from the surface detection. Multiple, interchangeable tips for the pen. (Felt tips recommended) Even interchangeable color rings for a custom look. Customizable, LED buttons for on the fly commands or tools, and a toggle wheel.
I would say the only thing wacom would have to do is make it wireless, rechargeable through USB. Perfect with 27" imacs.
I would look into the medium size version if you're a short stroke artist or working on a laptop, but aside for that; this package is every you expect.
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Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Large):
I'm sort of new to the tablet, but I'll learn.
The Intuos4 seems to be much more precise than
my mouse. I'm going to like that. I'm use to
pumping my mouse to move it across the screen and
that's not the way of the pen - whoops. That's
a very small hurdle and no problem. I'm just a
creature of habbit. Looks like it's nothing
but good all the way around
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I use the tablet for photo editing
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Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Large):
Easy to set-up. Customizing express keys is easy. Using the pen was easier to learn than expected. Pen gives you control over opacity and brush width. Selections are easier with a pen. 90% of users would be satisfied with the medium size.
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Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Large):
If you do a lot of editing, this is the piece of equipment to save you a ton a time and stress! Easy to use and essential for any professional photographer!
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Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Large):
I am a graphics artist and love my new Intuos Tablet. It is actually larger than I thought but with my two monitors, I like the large working area. If you are ordering a large one, make sure you have enough room on your desktop as this is 18" x 13".
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Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Large):
Ergonomic, easy to use, many possibilities for cusomizing the settings, drawing area is the optimal size for illustrators.
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I am an independent professional photographer working with fine arts images from both 4x5 color film and a Canon 5D-II.
I gave up the mouse many years ago when my right hand froze from over-use on graphic applications. Overnight I had to switch to my left hand and to a trackball, both unnatural to me at first. However, I got immediate relief from right wrist seizure!
However as my Photoshop usage has increased I've found any trackball very clumsy for photo editing, even the minimal corrections I do. The movements are just not precise enough to select detailed paths. (I can no longer imagine how painful and awkward a mouse would feel for such tasks.)
Having watched the graphic pros for 25 years using tablets, I succumbed to greater wisdom and bought a Wacom Intuos tablet. I have large hands, dual 24" screens at high resolution, and adequate desk space so I bought the large size.
Installation was a non-event; plug and play. Using it is instinctive, although I have had to re-learn my primary school eye-hand coordination.
Now here's an unexpected bonus: I still use my track ball with my left hand for all routine desk work and Photoshop commands. But I pick up the Wacom pen the moment I touch an image. They work together with no conflict and I am two-handed productive!
I have no complaints to share about my tablet. While the large Wacom takes up a lot of desk space, I don't resent that for a moment given the freedom of hand and arm movement it affords over my edit space. If you spend more than a few hours a week editing photos I highly recommend the Wacom as an investment with a very short payback.
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Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Large):
Easy learning curve, easy buttons - nice on wrist and arm after ages of editing with a mouse. Definitely a recommended product if your in any kind of photography or illustration art.
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Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Large):
Easy to use, easy to set up and integrates well with all software that I've tried it with. Very precise and a pleasure to use.
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I am a professional photographer who spends way too much time in Lightroom and Photoshop. I always resisted buying one of these tablets because they are very expensive, but I started developing pains in my hands and neck from from over-work and mousing too much. By the end of the first day my pain as 50% gone. By the end of the week I felt fine and was working faster than when I did mousing.
As we all know time = money, so I figure by the end of the year my Intuos4 will have paid for itself in time savings and insurance deductibles NOT paid for doctors visits.
It feels a little bit flimsy for the price, but still gets 5 stars.
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I was recommended to use this not only for editing pictures, but also for daily use of the computer.
It was absolutely right! I needed some time to get used to this, but after a week, 2 weeks, as you use this more, you can't live without this!
Essential to edit pictures.
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Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Large):
Works as advertised, easy install. I use for Photoshop and 3D.
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Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Large):
just love it! it might be a little bit big for my 21.5 screen but since I probably move to 27 someday I dont regret it.
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Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Large):
I use the tablet when I am using photoshop and corel draw
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