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Wacom Intuos Draw Creative Pen Tablet Driver

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 July 2017

Colour Name: White Verified Purchase

I got the Wacom Intuos for editing photos using Adobe Lightroom. As this is my first graphics tablet, I didn't want to splash out on an expensive one only to find I didn't get along with using it. The feature list and price mark of the Wacom Intuos Draw fitted the bill as a first time device.

Connection, installation and setup to my laptop went without a hitch. If you have never used a graphic tablet before it can take some time to get used to when transitioning from a mouse or a laptop track pad. However, stick with it and it will become more intuitive as time passes. Some of the settings and options can be a little daunting to understand, but the online tutorials on the Wacom YouTube channel can be invaluable in understanding how to use your new device. There are generic videos on general use which can be applied to the Wacom Draw, but remember that this is an entry level device, so not all of the functions explained are available for this graphics tablet. One of the functions missing from the Intuos Draw, which would be a nice to have, is 'pinch to zoom' which is available on other devices in the further up in Wacom Range, obviously at a higher cost.

Assigning functions to the tablet buttons, of which there are 4 in total with 2 function buttons on the side of the pen itself, are done using the tablet set-up application. The personal customisation of these function buttons is extensive to say the least. You can spend a lot of time just customising these for your personal preference for both general use and also to for each specific application you intend to use the tablet with. That's a lot of effort getting the tablet setup and there doesn't seem to be starter defaults for 'known' applications that you can experiment with to save time in this process. I guess this would be even more of an effort if you invested in a device from higher up in the Wacom range with more functionality.

One of the 'Must do's' is setting the range of travel of the pen in relation to the screen pointer, especially if you use a large/widescreen or dual monitors. The distance in moving the pen on the graphics pad is directly relative to the movement of the pointer on the screen. Its not like a mouse where you can scroll, lift, down, scroll and the pointer will move pause and continue in the same direction. Where you touch the pen on the pad is where the screen pointer will jump to. This can mean moving or placing the pen at the extremes of the pad to get the mouse pointer to where you want it to be on the screen. This can lead to hand strain when moving the pen around the pad. Luckily, you can reduce the touch point range using the device settings, limiting the amount of movement on the pad needed to get the pointer to different points on the screen.

It can also get fiddly when trying to use the pen buttons to do things that have become second nature when using a mouse. Trying to drag and drop an icon or Window around the screen for example, is a straightforward case of left mouse 'click', move. When using the pen, you have to position it in your hand so the buttons on the side work for whichever finger or thumb combination work for you, ensure you are pressing the correct button you assigned for left mouse button, press on the pad at the exact point on the pad to collect the screen item then drag the pen across the pad. The driver software can seem a little hit and miss when doing this or its because you have to be very accurate when using the pen, so hand eye coordination has to be spot on to do the simple tasks you do with a mouse. Right mouse click functions get even more frustrating!

While these observations may not be unique to this particular Wacom tablet, more for graphics tablets in general, its when you use the tablet and pen for doing things that are much more intuitive when using a pen and paper. On screen drawing or picture editing for example (once you have set the correct function execution for the buttons), work much better here than using the pen for general mouse pointer navigation. This is when using a mouse seems cumbersome in comparison to using a graphics tablet and when it comes into its own and opens whole new world of possibilities when using your computer.

Overall it's worth the investment of both time and money in buying a graphics tablet and the Wacom Intuos Draw is a a good place to start. It will let you know how well you will get on using a graphics tablet, without spending a lot of cash to find out .

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 December 2017

Colour Name: White Verified Purchase

Bought this as a bit of a gamble. Wanted to get more into digital art and a graphics tablet looked the way to go.

On my Fedora 25 Linux PC It worked out if the box with no drivers explicitly installed for navigating round my desktop. However with every paint or graphics program the cursor disappeared. After a bit of tinkering I set the line "WaylandEnable=false" in the file /etc/gdm/custom.conf, rebooted, and the problem was solved. Have tried it now in Krita and Inkscape, and it works as expected.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 September 2018

Colour Name: Blue Verified Purchase

I've been using this item for a year or so now and it hasn't failed me yet, this is my very first tablet as well.
I got the small size but for what I do it doesn't feel small, you get three nib replacements which last you a very long time (however this depends on how frequently you draw)

Very easy to install and update, instructions are given and can be found on their website. The compatibility is great and I definitely would recommend for anyone starting digital art.

UPDATE:
So it's been about two years now since I've bought this, I use it on windows 7 and it works perfectly! I still enjoy using this very much!

STUFF I FORGOT TO MENTION:
The pen/stylus has two side buttons for short cuts (this can be manually set) also the tablet itself has 4 shortcut buttons on it. It is compatible with the Bluetooth extra but I use the wire and I'm comply satisfied with it!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 December 2016

Colour Name: White Verified Purchase

Having the same problems as others. Went round in circles first trying to register and then trying to get the software to download which it has failed to do and is it in my library under my account. It now says my code is invalid! Have emailed support but received no replies. Very frustrating to have a tablet that we cannot use. If not resolved soon I will be sending back

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 December 2017

Colour Name: White Verified Purchase

The tablet itself was easy to set up. The disk included walks you through all the steps needed to install the driver and configure the buttons on the pen and pad.

However, I could not get the pressure sensitivity to work on the pen, while this is not a major problem for me as it is used for sketching, anyone who plans to use this for creating artwork may have an issue as it would not adjust line size with pressure.

All around though the product is sturdy and bigger than I expected considering it is "small"

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 December 2017

Colour Name: White Verified Purchase

It is my second and last time trying a Wacom product. The first time was a different model a few years back and now that one. In both instances, the tablet was simply not working properly. Either it would work fine on Windows 10 but not in Photoshop or the other way around.

I retouch pictures a lot and I need a tablet that will deliver. Wacom just seems to be buggy on Windows 10 and the forums on the topic are filled with disappointed customers. It seems that Wacom is not listening nor helping.

I was trying to replace a Huion tablet that has given me a few good years of service. Buying a Huion model now. Let's see how it fairs.

One thing for sure is that Wacom and I are finished.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 December 2017

Colour Name: White Verified Purchase

Had a little annoyance at the start, the English register page wouldn't load up to enter the code. After frustration finally passed, I figured it out by luckily placing the disk into the computer, starting the process, then finishing it on my Mac after the option finally showed up to register my product.

As for the tablet itself, I spent all night having an amazing time with it. It's my first tablet ever, recommended by a friend. The program it comes with is great and I can't wait to do more with it.

I couldn't have asked for a better first tablet!

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5.0 out of 5 stars My perfect first art tablet!
By N on 11 December 2017

Had a little annoyance at the start, the English register page wouldn't load up to enter the code. After frustration finally passed, I figured it out by luckily placing the disk into the computer, starting the process, then finishing it on my Mac after the option finally showed up to register my product.

As for the tablet itself, I spent all night having an amazing time with it. It's my first tablet ever, recommended by a friend. The program it comes with is great and I can't wait to do more with it.

I couldn't have asked for a better first tablet!

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 October 2017

Colour Name: White Verified Purchase

Wacom products just work which is less than I can say for other brands that have driver issues and other problems that make them either unusable or a pain in the a$$.
My only gripe with this cheaper Wacom tablet is that the pen loses its connection with the tablet at a very short range but I guess after using it for a while you can adapt to that. Apart from that it has perfect tracking and does feel like you are getting your money's worth.

Wacom Intuos Draw Creative Pen Tablet Driver

Source: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wacom-Intuos-Draw-Tablet-White/dp/B013ATUR46