If you need a screen size bigger than the average smartphone but don’t require an extra-large, singing and dancing tablet, there are affordable units on the market such as the Lenovo Smart Tab M8 that will do the job nicely. These types of devices aren’t designed to perform processor-intensive tasks, but they are very handy
Graphic or drawing tablets are a staple part of any designer’s workflow, especially important if you do lots of post-production retouching. One of the most popular brands for many years has been the Wacom variety. These tablets are excellent to use in practice, with lots of features and seamless workings, but they can also feel
No one will ever accuse Microsoft of lacking imagination. Execution is their Achilles heel, or at least it used to be. The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is a strong contender for device of the year. With the Surface line still trying to find a firm identity, the Pro 7 comes in like a hammer. With
I’d like to call attention to the name of the article: “Top 10 Electronic Gifts.” There is no budgetary limit mentioned. There is no industry-specific guidance. If it’s electronic, it’s a viable option to be in the running for this listicle. That’s a pretty wide swath of possibilities. Can we find an unexpected gift you
The Wacom Cintiq 16 is one of the first models that gets mentioned for entry-level drawing. It’s not feature-rich, but it gets the job done without hitting your wallet. With a lot of new competition from other companies, this model may go further down the recommended list. But the most surprising revelation is the amount
In recent years, digital artists have made a shift from non-display tablets to those that integrate an active area and monitor. One brand that has grown in popularity among users is Parblo. And one of their more recent releases, the Parblo Mast10, has taken the graphic monitor tablet market by storm. The Mast10 scores high
In keeping with the digital age, many artists have moved away from conventional ways of achieving artistic expression. These savvy creators no longer employ manual techniques such as applying a paintbrush to canvas or drawing with colored pencils, deciding to let technology do much of the heavy lifting instead. Artists, photographers, and others who employ
Drawing tablet consumers are some of the ficklest buyers in the world. Finding the right tool for the job depends heavily on the software it’s compatible with. Since the bulk of drawing tablet purchases are for educational and professional use, some users won’t have a choice on the software or hardware side. Consumers that are
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and the holiday calls for us to reward all the moms who worked hard to shape us into the people we are today with special keepsakes. However, if she’s into photography, the usual gifts such as birthstone jewelry or coffee mugs with our faces plastered on them might
Previously, when there were no graphics tablets available, artists had to use physical art materials to show off their creativity. They needed a lot of pencils and brushes with different thicknesses and shapes, and if something went amiss, they were usually unable to completely erase it. However, things got easier as design software such as
