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Wacom Intuos3 A5 Tablet Pen and Mouse USB Mac/Win

by Wacom
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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  • Battery-free Mouse: Yes
  • Bluetooth: No
  • Built-in Storage Capability: No
  • Charging Unit Included: No
  • Connection Type: Cable
  • Force / Vibrate Feedback: No
  • Graphic Tablet with Mouse: Yes
  • Graphic Tablet with Pen: Yes
  • Mouse as Input Device: Yes
  • Notebook Mouse: No
  • Number of Buttons: 2
  • PS2 Interface: No
  • Pen as Input Device: Yes
  • Platform: PC / Mac
  • Read / Write Functionality: No
  • Scrolling Function: No
  • Scrolling Wheel: No
  • Serial Interface: No
  • Type: Graphic Tablet
  • Type of Connection: Cable
  • USB: Yes
  • USB Hub: No
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£269.90
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Product Information

Technical Details
BrandWacom
Item Weight1.9 Kg
Product Dimensions26.2 x 34.5 x 1.3 cm
Item model numberPTZ630GEN
  
Additional Information
ASINB0006ZOY60
Best Sellers Rank 33,427 in Computers & Accessories (See top 100)
Shipping Weight1.9 Kg
Date First Available1 Jan 2001
  
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Product Description

Manufacturer's Description

The new Intuos3 pen tablet system sets new standards in every way. With its breathtaking design and high quality materials, using Intuos3 is a visual, sensual experience. Intuos3 features a higher Resolution of 5080dpi and 1024 levels of pressure sensitivity for high precision picture retouching and more natural painting and drawing via the Grip Pen. Eight ExpressKeys can be programmed for frequently used menu commands and key combinations.

An Innovative Touch Strip functions as a touch-sensitive scrollbar, allowing the user to zoom in and pan out with just the movement of your finger. A more natural and paper-like pen to tablet feeling, with added pen tip resistance and smooth drawing action. The active area's special coating interacts with the pen in a whole new way, digital designers will not have experienced anything similar.

Product Description

This is a pressure-sensative tablet that lets you work on graphic programmes with untethered pen and mouse -- both are cordless and battery-free. Use the pen for absolute positioning and pressure-sensitive control the mouse for a familiar navigation approach and static accuracy. Features: Tablet: Ergonomic design with sloping, contoured palm rest for comfort Multiple cord positions for greater workspace flexibility Eight-foot cable Enhanced electronics for twice the resolution (5,080 lpi) Manufacturer s limited lifetime warranty Grip Pen: 1,024 levels of tip and eraser pressure sensitivity for control Cushioned, contoured grip with programmable DuoSwitch for comfort and productivity Patented cordless, battery-free technology for a natural feel and superior performance Multi-position pen stand to keep your pen handy Three nib styles included for a variety of feels Tilt sensitivity for even more control Express Keys and Touch Strips Strategically placed programmable ExpressKeys and Touch Strip for convenience ExpressKeys are chordable and can be used for mouse clicks, modifier keys, and keyboard shortcuts Finger-sensitive Touch Strip for quick scrolling, zooming and more Five-button Mouse Ball-free and optics-free for smooth, accurate tracking Ambidextrous low-profile design Patented cordless, battery-free technology for superior performance and reliability Five programmable buttons with fingerwheel for flexibility and control Driver Software Intuitive interface for detailed control so you can work exactly the way you want Customizable pressure curves to personalize the way your pen feels Tablet and device settings can be application specific for maximum productivity Pop-up menu for easy access to your favorite keystroke combinations Flexible mapping options to optimize your work environment including multiple monitors Included Software Adobe Photoshop Elements 2 for digital photo editing and compositing


Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent 18 Mar 2007
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This is an excellent tablet that integrates into the likes of Photoshop very easily. I moved up from a much smaller tablet and while the desktop footprint of this device takes a little getting used to (And some major desktop tidy-up work) it is well worth the effort.

Notice that I downloaded the latest drivers from Wacom rather than installing from the supplied CD. I did this after reading advice on the web and it has been problem free for me.

The installation is quick and requires a reboot when finished, and I found (On two machines) that the first time I rebooted after driver installation it takes a little while for the tablet driver to load and be ready for the tablet. However, on subsequent reboots this does not seem to be the case and the driver is ready and waiting as soon as Windows has started.

The size of the tablet means that using the pen in place of a mouse is much easier to get used to (This wasn't the case on a tablet half the size). The included mouse worked first time and is just as good as my desktop mouse, although I find it counter-productive to pick it up and place it on the tablet when I want to use it.

I use the tablet only for artwork, so I am not replacing my mouse with it, although I can see no reason why you couldn't just use the table, it would certainly be easy enough to get used to.

The tablet itself is well made and sits very firmly where its placed, with no slipping and sliding, and the configurable buttons (Which can be set to accept any keystroke combination) make using it within applications a pleasure. The scroll/zoom sliders are easy to use and work very well, and can be set up so you can use the pen as well as a finger to activate them.

All in all this tablet is well worth the money.
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A designers' dream come true! 29 July 2006
I bought my Intuos3 A5 tablet about a month ago and I'm absolutely in love with it! The A5 size copes perfectly with my large Apple 23" display and it takes up very little desk space. I'm a designer by profession and do hours photo, illustration and layout work every day and the pen/tablet combination has not let me down yet. Ergonomically it is far more comfortable than a traditional mouse which is a real bonus when you spend long hours in front of a computer. Also, don't be fooled into thinking that graphic tablets work only in Photoshop and Illustrator. I find I'm far more productive when laying out work using InDesign and Quark than I was with a mouse. The pen does take time to get use to but once you get the hang of it you'll never go back to a mouse.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A thing of beauty is a joy forever. 29 Jun 2007
I get the impression from people that Wacom is to digital tablets what Adobe is to digital drawing - they'll tell you that you just don't have to bother with the other brands (sorry to any Corel enthusiasts out there, but you'll humour me on that one). Having got my first Wacom I'm comfortable with that idea.

This is such an intuitive device and within minutes of mucking around on Photoshop I'd put away my mouse. Even though I'm a bit stupid, the tablet's buttons I could use instinctively after an hour or two. I'm an illustrator who employs detailed/fine pen & ink drawing and I was very quickly able to replicate closely the way in which I draw on paper, which had been my main concern. An important factor in this regard is the replaceable nib. My accompanying pen was packaged with several harder plastic nibs but included one "felt" version, which is made of compacted fibrous stuff and grips the tablet surface better, making it feel more natural and providing more accurate control for the starting point of every stroke. The only downer is you can't get them separately, though you'll get five in a pack with varied nibs but these are a bit pricey. See the Wacom website and other online sellers.

This rather attractive thing will save a great deal of time in scanning etc, and don't forget it's great to use the pen with the tablet's buttons to navigate around browsers and documents. As a left-hander who has always, for some reason, used a mouse right-handed (I don't know, is that normal?), my mac feels much more tailored to me. And let's be honest here, I am the most important person in the room, after all.

Lastly, unless you use expansive movements when drawing, the A5 size should be big enough, so you won't have to fork out for the bigger ones.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Product!
I've just brought this to replace my Bamboo one and let me tell you, if you like the Bamboo one, this simply does not compare! Read more
Published on 19 July 2009 by Ms. Louise Wasteney
4.0 out of 5 stars New design, much wider.. still good
Excellent, pressure sensitive tablet with a nice grip on the pen. Love the new design, even though it is much bigger than my old one.
Published on 5 July 2009 by Ms. S. L. H. Tolputt
5.0 out of 5 stars Great piece of kit
I bought this product on the back of my mates raving about it. I'm a graphic designer working from home and decided to go with the A5 tablet due to lack of space in my studio. Read more
Published on 8 May 2009 by H. Stergios
5.0 out of 5 stars Money well spent
I had the cheaper Bamboo One tablet from Wacom. It was basically nothing more than a toy comparable to Etch A Sketch. This Intuos 3 is in a different leaque. Read more
Published on 29 April 2009 by Witchfinder General
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
The Wacom Intuos3 A5 graphic tablet has been used everyday since I bought it in Feb 09. As a Designer I've used the mouse and the pen for everything from internet shopping to... Read more
Published on 14 April 2009 by Method Maia
5.0 out of 5 stars Intous3 - excellent product
Intuos3/A5 5080lpi Tablet wide format Intuos3 A5 Wide USB NL Input Devices Mouse, Graphic tablets, etcThis is a great addition to my imac, it is so easy to set up and can do so... Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2009 by Willybizz
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent purchase!
You will not regret buying this if you work a lot on the computer. It is specially useful for digital painters and you can use the tablet as your 'sketchbook'. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2009 by L. Lap
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product
This is a fantastic product.

I have both this one and the A4 Wide. I use the A4 wide at home and the A4 for traveling. Could not do without it. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2009 by Cecilia Hope
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product - but make sure you get the right size tablet
Wacom Intuos tablets are undeniably brilliant, but take time to think about what size tablet you might need. I've used both A5 and A6 wide. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2009 by P. Taplin
5.0 out of 5 stars Generally WORKS WELL WITH LINUX
Intuos3 series are well supported by the linuxwacom project, including support for pressure, tilt, and expresskeys.

In *buntu it works well with a little configuration. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2009 by Sam Tuke
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