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Review on Wacom Digital Graphic Drawing PTH660P by Alan Singh

Revainrating 5 out of 5

If you don't mind the price.

I won't lie, I don't know much about drawing tablets. The last and only one I had was the Bamboo Pen. It has served me well for about seven years and could have done more, but years of abuse and moving had worn it down and I thought it was time for a refresher, since it was my birthday. I was concerned that the setting would be too small, but it's actually a pretty good size. It's also mostly metal, which is a huge improvement over my old one. It has all sorts of fancy bells and whistles I can find. It's a joy to draw on if, like me, you prefer a more versatile paper texture. If not, you have the option of buying covers for them, which can be a bit rougher or smoother. They send you a sample of each in the set so you can figure out what you want. A bit pricey for something you have to replace so often, but it protects the tablet's surface and the bamboo is of pretty good quality so I'm sure it's worth it in the long run (haven't bought it yet). so I can't tell you). The socket on the tablet is horizontal, so the cable does not twist during use. As for the Bluetooth connection, I don't know as my laptop sucks pretty badly with it. The paper edition has both good and bad sides. As someone crazy about the boundless space that is a blank page of software, being able to draw on paper and edit on a computer is pretty nice. However, if you really don't know how to use a pen, it's best to leave it that way. It looks a bit scratchy and if you move the paper you get screwed (it comes with a staple, but if you're a clumsy nerd like me you know that often doesn't mean crap.), but I always am still new to this so maybe i'm just dumb. Also, and it's just that I'm a weirdo with the setup, but I thought it was cool that they gave me colored pen rings for the pen. It doesn't really serve a purpose, and since it's pretty thin you forget it's there, but they're shiny and colorful, so there it is. Anyway, chances are you just overlooked the pros and cons as it doesn't really matter. So: Pros: Smooth writing/drawing Sturdy construction Add-ons available Horizontal cable plug-in Comes with everything you need to get started Custom stylus rings (if you like that kind of thing) You can use all types of paper on it. Not even your sketchbook, as long as there aren't too many pages between them. It's bamboo so buy quality if nothing else. It will stand the test of time and the abuse you will surely inflict on it. Cons: Internet is required to set up the tablet. (This only matters if you live in a rural area like me.) The lugs wear out SUPER FAST. (If you're a heavy user, buy extra tips.) The paper feature is more of an asset than something of value. Nice to have, but definitely not necessary. Maybe I'm stupid. There are no real instructions in it. Some things have pictures like how to remove pins or access extra pins but as said it takes internet to understand. I understand the paper savings but really enjoy seeing charts and helpful tips. I wouldn't even mind programming the .PDF file. I just don't want to look for it. I may have forgotten something, but it was noticeable. I hope this was helpful to you.

Pros
  • Computers and Accessories
Cons
  • Makes me nervous