



Graphics tablets are as finicky as printers, and I've never experienced a 100% trouble-free one.ģ) I have never had a Wacom tablet die on me. If you have any problems, start by reinstalling or upgrading the tablet driver. (Wacom also has some of the world's worst customer service in my experience.) You can get other tablets by Huion and Monoprice that are significantly cheaper, and I've used a number of them but:ġ) Non-Wacom tablets and tablet drivers are irritatingly finicky and I would not suggest that someone who is not used to troubleshooting technical stuff use them because in my experience, every other time you use them you're in for a few minutes of turning on and off, unplugging and replugging cables or, in extreme circumstances, reinstalling the tablet driver every time you reboot.Ģ) Wacom tablet drivers are not as bad, but they're still not great. For tablets of the sort that you plug into a computer and use, Wacom tablets are the industry standard, and are priced accordingly. Your question looks like it's been answered, but I'm putting some graphics tablet advice here for anyone else looking for something similar. I don't know, but I'm open to your expertise! posted by nkknkk to Technology (16 answers total) 3 users marked this as a favorite Plan D: I would consider recommendations for cool drawing apps that work with the Chromebook and/or iPad that she already has.

Still don't know which one would be best. Plan C: We could get a tablet that hooks up to my Macbook Air instead of her Chromebook. Plan B: There are a few tablets apparently that work with the Chromebook, but these may not be best for a beginner.? Is this a good plan and, if so, any specific recommendations for a beginner? Plan A: I know there are a few "standalone" tablets that supposedly don't require laptop access. Please help me choose one and (if possible) recommend a specific technology!! Latest question in this vein is 2011 so I'm hoping the Hivemind has some updated ideas.Īs far as I can tell, there are four main approaches we can take. She is not a pro - it needs to be simple and fun to use, nearly plug-and-play. She has an HP Chromebook with touchscreen and an iPad (5th gen). I am trying to find a straightforward beginner's digital drawing tool for my tween daughter.
