How to Choose a Drawing Tablet

A drawing tablet brings art to your computer.

Choose a drawing tablet that is specifically suited to your budget and needs. Drawing tablets provide the feel and control of working with pen and paper and, in some cases, for less than the cost of a new hard drive. Factor in the need for size, sensitivity, connectivity, price and use to determine which tablet is best for you.

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Instructions

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  Weigh the price you are willing to pay for a drawing tablet against the amenities that you deem essential. Tablets have a wide range of prices, but if you are not willing to pay top dollar, you will not get a large wireless tablet with 256 levels of pressure sensitivity.
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  Think about how you plan to use your tablet. Larger tablets with high sensitivity are fantastic for drawing, digital painting and photo retouching. Wireless tablets excel if you want to move into a comfortable position to sketch for hours. If you are working in design or just looking for a more precise user interface, you may not want to save money by purchasing a smaller tablet.
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  Ask professionals in your field what kind of tablet they find useful.