Any Graphics Tablet Users?

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Hey all,

Was just wondering how many people actually have one of these things? I've no real need for one at all but I've always wanted to use one to see what it was like.

If you have one, what do you use it for? Anyone use it as an alternative to a mouse?

Considering picking one up but not sure if I'll get a decent one for my budget (£60-£80).

Cheers.

-edit- And I did notice there's an aspect ratio thread knocking around on tablets, but I didn't want to crap on the thread and wanted more of a general interest.

 

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thought there for drawing stuff like "freehand" as it were.

Think that's their primary use. But few people use them as 'mice' to get away from all those nasty strain injuries.

 

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Anyone use/d it for animations in Flash or made any comic strips with it?

Think that's what I could see myself using it for. My graphical abilities are limited in general, but even more so behind a mouse.