Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Small)
The 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.
- Small size is perfect for professionals who want a portable tablet for use with a notebook computer
- Sensitive tablet can recognize 2048 levels of pressure, starting at a single gram
- ExpressKeys are programmable, giving you ready access to frequently used program functions
- Touch Ring can be configured to control up to 4 functions in each application
- Ambidextrous design is great for righties and lefties alike
- Slim-profile tablet features gently sloping palm rests and a cordless battery-free pen for ergonomic bliss
- Interchangeable pen nibs include standard, flex, stroke, and hard felt
- Weighted pen stand holds both the pen and extra nibs
- Includes 5-button mouse that uses the tablet surface as a mousepad
| Active Area | 3.875 x 6.2" (9.8 x 15.7cm) |
| Pressure Levels | 2048 |
| Tilt Range | ±60° |
| Accuracy | &plumn;0.01" (0.25mm) |
| Resolution | 5080lpi |
| Maximum Data Rate | 197pps |
| Computer Interface | USB |
| System & Software Requirements | Operating System: Windows XP SP2, Vista; Mac OS X 10.4.8 |
| Tablet Dimensions | 12.2 x 0.5 x 8.2" (31 x 1.3 x 20.8cm) |
| Weight | 1.5 lb (0.7kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 86 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good control (62)
- Lightweight (49)
- Increased productivity (48)
- Natural feel (48)
- Easy to use (21)
Cons
- Drawing area too small (4)
Best Uses
- Graphic artists (46)
- Photo editing (28)
- Home office (21)
- Travel (13)
- Photography (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional (35), Experienced (25), Novice (13)
- Primary use:
- Personal (10), Business (9)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (13), PC (7)
Most Liked Positive Review
Even more AMAZING than I was expecting!
I am a photographer who has been wanting a tablet for some time. So I finally just bought this. I had heard how great these tablets were from a few others, so I was...Read complete review
I am a photographer who has been wanting a tablet for some time. So I finally just bought this. I had heard how great these tablets were from a few others, so I was expecting it to be pretty great. However, when I got it out and started using it -- IT BLEW ME AWAY!!! It is SO AMAZING! I love the incredible sensitivity to pen pressure...being able to draw a hairline stroke up to as thick as my brush setting in one fluid movement is just awesome. And for me, one of the most useful abilities is to dodge/burn different parts of the picture by simply pushing harder/softer without having to mess with the exposure level. I am totally in love with this new tablet!!!
I also want to add this: this is my first tablet experience, but I found the Intuos 4 VERY EASY to customize, yet extremely versatile. I am amazed at just how custom it can really be.
I was also concerned about the fact that my monitor is not the same aspect ratio as the tablet, but it hasn't seemed to matter at all. What I draw is what I get.
I can't think of any negatives -- it is awesome.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Beware!!!
3 things:
Drivers crash on Windows
Surface sheet is to rough
Replacement nibs are too soft and expensive.
Wacom may be waiting for the released of Intuos5 to solve the...Read complete review
3 things:
Drivers crash on Windows
Surface sheet is to rough
Replacement nibs are too soft and expensive.
Wacom may be waiting for the released of Intuos5 to solve the problems.
Customers are complaining on Wacom Customer Care Forums and signing petitions to Wacom CEO... but these are not working.
1 solution to 2 problems:
Let Wacom replace the surface sheet with the Intuos3 surface (not available after one year of petitions).
Or be prepared to wear-out nibs every week and stick a hand-made surface over your beautifull high-tech device.
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Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Office
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Small):
I'm a fashion and beauty photographer, so I spend quite a bit of time retouching skin. Doing it with a mouse was alright, but having a tablet makes it so much easier and more precise. I'd compare it to trying to type your name on a keyboard with your chin, as opposed to using your fingers. Intricate details are so much easier to manage, and it just lends an entirely different look and feel to the finished image. Holding the pen is a lot gentler on my wrist, I found, when retouching for long periods of time. If you're serious about photoshop or retouching, you'll definitely want to consider adding this to your toolbox!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Lightweight
- Natural Feel
Cons
- Drawing Area Too Small
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Small):
Great too for Professionals & Kid Both can be satisfied
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Natural Feel
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Small):
I use the product for image editing for my photography business.
The programmable short cut keys are great for memories the features I use the most. I also love that the pen came with different tips to help with precision of the work when working on small details.
I have no complaints about this product.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Lightweight
- Natural Feel
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Home Office
- Photo Editing
- Travel
Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Small):
Outstanding product, great for travel and fits easily into any laptop bag. Small size and great results!Plenty of room to work, really does great for photo editing, drawing and design work.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Small):
I originally bought this for use with Adobe Illustrator but I find it useful for touching up and enhancing photos also. The small size tablet is plenty big for at home use and doesnt take up a lot of desk space. Once you usr it you wont go back to a mouse!!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Natural Feel
Cons
Best Uses
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Small):
I replaced an Intuos2 tablet with the Intuos4. Much better tablet. Love the brush size and zoom ring with the function buttons. More sensitive then the Intuos2 and I love the hover position feature. The small is perfect for my working area. Also love the left or right hand user feature.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Lightweight
- Practical
- Versatile
Cons
- Drawing Area Too Small
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Small):
I love Wacom products and needed to upgrade my graphire 4. Intuos 4 in this size is perfect for my desk and great to carry anywhere I need it!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Good Control
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Small):
Nice product to draw and work with adobe photoshop for your photos.
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Lightweight
- Natural Feel
Cons
Best Uses
- Photo Editing
- Retouching
- Travel
Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Small):
I use this wonderful product for portrait retouching. Pressure sensitivity is great for photoshop, and the fact that you an customize the buttons per each programs makes my workflow much faster and more efficient. It is a bit bigger than the apple bluetooth keyboard, comfortable and portable. BUY IT if you are serious about editing.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Small):
This is my first tablet...and I couldn't be happier with it! The small is just perfect! Ive been using it for precise editing in CS5 and drawing in illustrator! It was a breeze to load on my iMac. I did however have a problem getting the serials for the free software that is included, but one call to wacom and they sent them to me directly right as I was on the phone!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Small):
The set up out of the box is really easy. I've aleady used the tablet - the size seems adequate - fits in with my laptop bag so easy to transport.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Small):
I use the tablet in conjunction with Photoshop and Lightroom. At first it takes a little time to get use to using it vice using the pad on my MAC Book Pro. Using the pen allows me to have greater control. The small Digital Tablet works for me.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Lightweight
- Natural Feel
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Small):
An excellent product!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Lightweight
- Natural Feel
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Small):
I'm a graphic design student so I use this product everyday back and forth from home to school. I like the size of this tablet because I can just throw it in my backpack with ease and it takes up less space on my desk at school. I was skeptical at first of the small drawing area on the tablet and was contemplating between this one and the medium. But no worries I'm glad I went with the small, it has plenty of space for what I do. Awesome product.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Lightweight
- Natural Feel
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Home Office
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Small):
I work in a Advertising agency, so i use for retouch photo, photoshop and ilustrator layouts and the wacon intuos 4 being so much usufull.
It's perfect and simple at same time, you have a full sensiblity and precision.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Good Control
Cons
- Rough surface
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Small):
Used for everything incl Photoshop, internet, Word. If your pointer finger hurts from too much mouse clicking, a tablet will save you. I've used tablets for all PC work for a decade. The smallest size is just fine with me. I dont use the smallest so it will also travel, i use it because its all i need. I had the Intous3 smallest for many years until i went to Win7. The Intous3 is squirrely with Win7.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Lightweight
- Natural Feel
Cons
Best Uses
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Small):
I edit my photo's with this every single day. I could never go back to editing without a tablet again.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Lightweight
- Natural Feel
Cons
- No cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Small):
when you use this device you will never use a mouse again
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Lightweight
- Natural Feel
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Photo Editing
- Travel
Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Small):
I am just starting out with photoshop cs5 and this helps with getting better movement than I was getting using a mouse.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Lightweight
Cons
- Drawing Area Too Small
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
Comments about Wacom Intuos4 Digital Tablet (Small):
It is being used by connecting to a pc then projector.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
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What's in the Box
- Mouse
- Grip Pen
- Pen Stand
- 5 x Standard Nibs
- Flex Nib
- Stroke Nib
- 3 x Hard Felt Nibs
- Nib Extractor
- 8.2' (2.5 m) USB Cable
- Quick Start Guide
- Installation CD with Driver Software and Electronic User Manual
- 2-Year Limited Warranty
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