Write... screen... thing

[Fhi]

I'm embarrassed that I don't know what it is even called. I'm considering getting one of those things you can write on using a special pencil-type thing, and what you write will appear on the desktop monitor screen. I imagine that is how artists draw their stuffs digitally - I can't imagine they'd do it with a mouse and keyboard. Preferably one that I can just scribble on the monitor screen without being restricted to any software (like the way Microsoft's ZoomIt works), but software is fine too. Anyone knows what I'm talking about?

[vizzle]

Graphics tablet is what you mean.

[Keller]

usually the artist choice's a wacom tablet. I personally used an old laptop with this functionality ( x61t SXGA+ ) But nowadays an intuos is what you want.

[Deleted]

Wacom is the brand you'll want for quality. Last time I checked a lot of the "competitors" were using licensed Wacom tech anyway.

Bamboo is the budget line
Intous is the "pro" line
Cintiq is basically Intous with a built-in monitor (and a pricetag to go along with it).

[Keller]

Wacom is the brand you'll want for quality. Last time I checked a lot of the "competitors" were using licensed Wacom tech anyway.

Bamboo is the budget line
Intous is the "pro" line
Cintiq is basically Intous with a built-in monitor (and a pricetag to go along with it).

Also you should note that the X61t runs windows 7/8 perfectly with photoshop cs6 and doesnt lag. I can recommend you that if you're on a budget since they range from 150 to 300 dollars

[Hyve]

Write... Screen... Thing...

You made my day! Thank you! Really did give me a chuckle. I've looked at Graphic Tablets for my girlfriend before and Wacom always came up as the best quality, but at a price. I never got around to getting her one, so I can't vouch for a specific brand, but I would recommend checking review websites before purchasing one.