Cintiq 24HD Demonstration

Nice demo video of the new Cintiq 24HD.

Matthew Inman, The Oatmeal humorist, Interviewed

One of my favorite cartoonists/humorists, Matthew Inman, answered questions written by his fans.

“The Oatmeal” creator Matthew Inman proved very popular while chatting with Post readers/viewers, discussing everything from the “curse” of being asked to draw cats! cats! more cats! to why he relies on vector drawing. (Plus, off-topic, he noted his exercise regimen away from the Wacom tablet that allows him to indulge in the occasional Baconator.)

via washingtonpost.com

 

Asus BP121 has the Ability to Work with Absolute Software's LoJack

Asus Windows tablet adds Computrace LoJack security features

Asus announced a Windows tablet designed for business users, featuring a TPM (trusted platform module), Computrace LoJack readiness, and the Windows 7 Professional operating system. The Eee Slate BP121 includes a 1.33GHz Core i5 processor, a 12.1-inch display with 1280 x 800 resolution, a Wacom digitizer, solid-state storage, and a Bluetooth-interfaced keyboard, the company says.

Many vendors of Windows 7 tablets leave it up to the buyer's imagination as to whether the devices would be suitable for the enterprise. Asus, on the other hand, emphasizes the BP121's business credentials, citing a TPM, the inclusion of Windows 7 Professional (with domain join functionality), and the ability to work with Absolute Software's LoJack solution.

via windowsfordevices.com

Which Wacom Tablet to Buy?

With all the different types of Wacom tablets available, it can be a little confusing to choose which one to buy. I've compiled as much information as I could find from testing and using many of the tablets I review in order to help you decide which tablet is best for you or someone you know!

I’m basing my Wacom tablet reviews on use/needs, features, size and included software. I also offer suggestions based on my experience working with other tablets.

I looked everywhere for the best prices for tablets and I found that Amazon.com is the best place for getting any Wacom tablet if you decide to do so – primarily because they are WAY cheaper on there than most stores. Typically 10% to 20% cheaper than the list price! 

One thing to always keep in mind is size. The dimensions of the entire Wacom tablet as well as the active drawing area. It’s great to have more active area space (I believe the bigger the better) but having owned several in the past, what I’ve learned is that it also comes down to your desk working area and sometimes having something too big may not be practical.

Click on each link to read more information or buy the tablets from Amazon.

Wacom Cintiq 21UX Tablet / Display – Best of the Wacom tablets. Especially if you prefer the ability to draw on the screen. I believe it is perfect for any graphics pro.

Wacom Cintiq 12WX Tablet / Display – Ideal for a designer who wants to draw directly on the screen, but doesn’t need the power and size of the Cintiq 21UX.

Wacom Intuos4 Pen Tablet – Excellent for a professional designer/artist. Available in five different sizes as well as a wireless version.

Wacom Bamboo Fun Tablet – Great for an artist who has never used a tablet before and seriously wants to make the leap from standard drawing to digital.

Wacom Bamboo Craft Tablet – Perfect for the arts and craft and/or scrapbooker who wants less clutter and is computer literate. Includes some very good software and extras.

Wacom Bamboo Pen and Touch Small Tablet – Great for someone who is interested in the same things that the Bamboo Fun offers, but don’t have as much work space and want a cheaper price (usually 50% cheaper than Bamboo Fun).

Wacom Bamboo Pen Tablet – Allows you to be more precise when it comes to editing images, drawing or painting. Includes Corel Painter Essentials which is a good way to get started with digital art. 

Wacom Bamboo Touch Tablet- Very good choice for anyone who wants a simplified tablet. Easy to use and great for basic manipulation of images and documents.

Go to www.wacomtabletreviews.net to read my full and in-depth reviews of each Wacom tablet.

Advanced Digital Software Recommendations

Not sure which graphic software is best for you? Here's my list of suggestions for advanced designers.

My top picks for advanced photo editing software

Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo
Adobe Photoshop CS5
Adobe Illustrator CS5
Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

via wacomtabletreviews.net

Digital Art Software for Beginners

Read this before buying any digital software! I offer some suggestions for beginners.

Recommended software for beginners

Depending on how you plan to use your Wacom tablet, you might not need professional or expensive software. Some of the more basic Wacom models come with some software already, but the Bamboo Touch doesn’t include any software.

Here’s a list of my top design software choices for beginners with product features.

via wacomtabletreviews.net

Samsung Series 7 Slate

This Samsung PC tablet is very intriguing to me since I'm in the market for a new laptop and like the fact that it can be used as a stand alone or with a wireless keyboard.

Samsung isn't new to the tablet game, but the company's newest offering - the Samsung Series 7 Slate - may be exactly what buyers have been waiting for in Windows tablets. We went hands on with the new Series 7 Slate, and we were pleased with what we saw.

via pcmag.com

Digital Journal Reviews Corel Painter 12

Corel Painter is one of my favorite painting software.

I'm no pro with using it, but it is fun to play around with it.

The level of realism achieved in Corel’s Painter 12 is simply astounding. You can choose how wet your watercolour brush is and what direction the wind is blowing against your paint strokes.

I first started using Corel Painter about seven years ago, when the program was in its eighth version. I loved it. It was unlike any other art-focused software I'd tried. It gave me the freedom to mix all sorts of media I didn't have the money to buy or the space to use, and it generally did a pretty good job of mimicking how the materials work in real life.

via digitaljournal.com

Click here if you are interested in buying Corel Painter 12.