Customer Reviews

Wacom Intuos2 6x8 Graphics Tablet (USB)

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The Wacom Intuos2 6x8 is the tablet I use to create all my Painter sketches. It's actually 13.5" x 10.2" x .6" in size. 6x8 is only the usable area. It has an impressive 1024 pressure levels, though even when using programs without pressure levels such as oekaki boards online, the difference between a tablet and a mouse is outstanding. However, when using programs like Painter that use the pressure, it's so well implemented it's second nature. You'll easily adjust to how hard to push with the stylus.

I'm not 100% sure how the technology works, but the pressure seems to have nothing to do with pushing on the tablet itself. Instead, the pressure seems to be done in the stylus, based on how hard the tip of the stylus is being pushed. This is great, and extends the life of the tablet dramatically. It feels very solid and durable. I honestly believe it will last for years and years.

Not only does it respond to the slightest touch, but it also responds to hovering above the tablet. Many people ask "how will I know where the cursor will appear when I press on the tablet?" Well, there's an easy answer to that. When you hover the stylus above the tablet, up to a good inch or so, the cursor still fully responds without actually marking. This makes it effortless to move around the screen and have the greatest of accuracy.

I myself am I die hard mouse user, I still prefer to use my mouse for work in Photoshop, simply for greater control. Most tablet users I know do the same; they use the mouse for some tasks and the tablet for others. Many, including myself, use both at once. Don't expect to throw your mouse out the window.

A lot of people get their first tablet and reject it quickly because it's not exactly how they expect. However, stick with it. Soon enough you'll be using it without any effort at all. And I know the sticker price is high, but I believe one good tablet like the Intuos2 will not only physically last for years, but will stay somewhat current and up to date for many years as well. Although I'm sure bigger and better will come, I don't see older tablets becoming worthless any time soon.

The Wacom name is flawless. Wacom is without question the leader of graphic tablets. A little competition wouldn't hurt; prices are quite high at the moment. However, the qualities of the tablets are wonderful.

The last issue to consider is what size to get. As I said at the start, 6x8 is only the active size. The tablet itself is quite larger. I personally use my tablet on a pullout keyboard tray, and the 6x8 tablet fits perfectly. Also, some people actually prefer the smaller tablets because a smaller movement gives them larger control. There are stories of people paying upwards of $600 for huge tablets, then being highly disappointed because it's too large. Remember, the longer the stroke you must make the more chance your lines will end up wiggly. It's really a personal matter, but for me 6x8 was a perfect fit of size and price.

All in all, I have nothing bad to say about the Intuos2 except just maybe the price. It's spiffy, it's accurate, and it's exactly what it should be.

- Rirath_com

I never used a tablet before, so I had a few reservations about dropping so much money and going straight to the 6x8 size. In the end, I was more concerned about not feeling cramped and not having to upgrade from a 4x5 or 4x6 later on. On all counts, I have no regrets and I am extremely happy with the Intuos2. Not only is it sleekly beautiful and feels well-made, it also sets up easily. In a very short time, the indicator light at the top was glowing amber, and I had the free software programs loaded and opened Corel Painter Classic. I pressed the very comfortable and sturdy pen to the tablet and the light changed to green. Then I was off and running, trying colored chalks and watercolors and getting used to the strange, new act of using a tablet to draw, and I have to say it became "natural" very quickly. I made a watercolor painting of a wolf within 2 hours of carrying the box through the door! I can't say enough about how comfortable to use and responsive in operation the Intuos2 is. It is very accurate, and there's no skipping, lags, or non-registering pen strokes, or any type of responsiveness issue. The mouse works for any ordinary task in other programs (as long as it's on the tablet), but I'm keeping my trackball mouse connected to use for programs other than Painter and Photoshop. Although I have no previous tablet experience to compare it to, I feel this product is excellent quality and I'm very happy with it. I recommend it highly, with no reservations at all.

I was so excited when I received the tablet. Although it is quite expensive,it is a must-have tool for any digital artist. I used the graphire(512 levels of pressure) before, however I don't feel much difference with Intuos2 (1024 levels).

The included software is great. The driver setup is also excellent. It allows you to set the button to perform different functions in different program.

The pen is also very comfortable to use. It came with few spare pen tips too. But the mouse is disappointing. The hard side edges is not comfortable to use. It is not as smooth as using an ordinary mouse.

I will give 5 stars if it have a better mouse and ... cheaper.

this product is for you. No one should be confused...this product is not the most current model from Wacom. The only reason why you would buy this product is if you are in love with the color blue and don't mind the older software. This product is bundled with Photoshop Elements 1.0 and Painter 1.01. Painter 1.01 is not compatible with OSX. In contrast to customer reviews, Photoshop Elements 2.0 has NEVER been bundled with this model. If you want the more current software Wacom offers with the 6X8 tablet (which DOES include Photoshop Elements 2.0 and a newer version of Painter, which is OSX compatible) then buy the newer model (XD68USBPLAT). It is gray. I was told by a Wacom rep that the only difference between the two tablets is the color. The tablet itself seems to be a great product. Again, no one should ever be confused about what they think they are buying. Hope this helps.

I wanted a larger Wacom but I couldn't get one because Wacom was having problems with a supplier. I ordered the 6x8. I find that it works very well and fits on my desk top nicely. It performs like a dream. The Wacom installed easily. I had a few problems with the USB settings in my computer that the Wacom Tech helped me solve. The product is very nice and they have a good tech support team to back it up. I consider that more important than the product itself.

I'm planning on buying another Intuos for my 2nd work station.

I finally splurged for this Wacom tablet (6"x8") and am I ever glad I did... and wish I had done it much sooner! This item arrived and within minutes I had it hooked up to my computer (and I'm not very computer literate) and within half hour I was actually drawing pictures with great success as I explored what all it could do. This thing is just amazing in the controls you have and the ease of use. The size is perfect not being too big or too small. If you are into any kind of artistry, I honestly think you'd be well satisfied buying this one especially because of the ease in using it.

I originally bought the 9x12 and it was fabulous for artwork but didn't fit on my desk and was very awkward to use with the included cordless mouse because the tablet was so big. My DH took it and he bought me the 6x8 which is just perfect all around. (At that time the 6x8 didn't come with a mouse, just the pen, but DH was kind enough to let me keep the mouse.) I love everything about it. Painter Classic crashes a lot in XP but I'm researching other software. I LOVE the eraser feature on the pen!

Wacom rocks when it comes to any kind of tablet, but this is far better than the Graphire we used to use. It does cost a lot, but it is by far the best tablet on the market that you can get. We previously had the Graphire 4x5 and this was a nice replacement. We are happy with the size. It is more realistic as far as scale compared to your monitor output. I think the 4x5 was nice, but it seemed like it was hard for me to get used to how little you could move the pen and how far it would really travel on the screen. This one has a nice grip on the pen that is comfortable. We don't use the mouse, but I noticed someone said that it was uncomfortable because it was squared off with hard edges. That is true. I can tell the difference with the many more pressures. If you are thinking of getting a cheaper version from another company, don't do it unless you aren't really serious about realistic drawing. It came with extra pen tips which was nice. I have learned that saving money is great, but there are some things (for example:anything dealing with computers or electronics)that you truly get what you pay for. I have never heard of a great high-tech tool that is cheap and reliable. This one has a much longer warranty than their previous products. The color is nice, too. It's sleek looking and very stylish.

Wacom rocks when it comes to any kind of tablet, but this is far better than the Graphire we used to use. It does cost a lot, but it is by far the best tablet on the market that you can get. We previously had the Graphire 4x5 and this was a nice replacement. We are happy with the size. It is more realistic as far as scale compared to your monitor output. I think the 4x5 was nice, but it seemed like it was hard for me to get used to how little you could move the pen and how far it would really travel on the screen. This one has a nice grip on the pen that is comfortable. We don't use the mouse, but I noticed someone said that it was uncomfortable because it was squared off with hard edges. That is true. I can tell the difference with the many more pressures. If you are thinking of getting a cheaper version from another company, don't do it unless you aren't really serious about realistic drawing. It came with extra pen tips which was nice. I have learned that saving money is great, but there are some things (for example:anything dealing with computers or electronics)that you truly get what you pay for. I have never heard of a great high-tech tool that is cheap and reliable. This one has a much longer warranty than their previous products. The color is nice, too. It's sleek looking and very stylish.

I have used Macs and Apple products for a while now and if you appreciate its superior ease of use and intuitive user experience then you will also come to appreciate the same about the Wacom product line. Perfect and indispensible for all art applications, and practical for all others, the Wacom tablet and cordless stylus is both comfortable and liberating. There will be a period of adjustment but, after this: Look Out! Using your Wacom will feel like second nature. You will need extra space on your desk for it but, I highly recommend it...even if you are a Windows person.