Calcomp Drawing Board - Get More Done In Less Time
If you are a professional that uses drawing software, a Calcomp Drawing Board could really make things easier for you. It works with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and lots of other Windows CAD and graphics applications. Graphics tablets like the Calcomp Drawing Board can be much easier to use than a mouse, and even minimize the risk of repetitive motion problems.
The Calcomp Drawing Board is good for people whose work requires them to draw very precisely over a large surface area. It comes in 12x12, 12x18 and 18x24 inch sizes, and has the highest resolution of any drawing board on the market (up to 2,540 lines per inch, with accuracy up to +/-0.010 inches). CAD users need the larger boards for their more intricate work. The Calcomp Drawing Board is geared mainly toward CAD users, and therefore has larger tablet sizes than some of the other graphics tablets available on the market. Many non-CAD users of graphics tablets prefer the smaller sized tablets because they minimize arm movements.
Due to its larger size and higher resolution, the Calcomp Drawing Board is a lot more expensive than many of the other graphics tablets on the market as well. As the size of graphics tablets increases, so does the price. If you don't need the larger sized tablet, it might be worth your time to check out other graphics tablets as well as the Calcomp Drawing Board in order to make sure you are getting the best option for your money. The Calcomp Drawing Board is not meant for home users who just want to be able to draw more easily in PhotoShop.
The Calcomp Drawing Board has various options for features, including the choice of a backlit or an opaque surface, and a choice between different pointing tools including a cordless or corded 16-button cursor, a cordless or corded click-tip pen with two side buttons, a cordless lite-touch pen with two side buttons or a cordless pressure-tip pen with two side buttons. One or more of these devices will surely fit whatever needs you might have. The Calcomp Drawing Board also comes with easy to install software. It is powered by a USB connection so it is very easy to setup as well. If you want to use a RS-232 Serial hardware interface, you will need to have an optional power supply, which isn't necessary if you use a USB connection. You need to have a PC with Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/Me/2000/XP in order to use the Calcomp Drawing Board.
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