Graphics Tablet and LCD Monitor
PROS AND CONS OF A GRAPHICS TABLET
Advantages of graphics tablets
1. The graphics tablet is the digitizing tablet, graphics pad or drawing tablet, It is the alternate type of input device or in conjunction with the mouse, the trackball or the other pointing device, It allows the natural drawing motions, It produces smoother curves and it makes small, complex shapes more easily than the mouse.
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2. Non-artists can use the graphics tablet because it offers a more ergonomic method of input that can reduce the repetitive strain injury, When combined with the art application such as Painter or Photoshop, The talented artist can produce incredible illustrations and images with it.
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3. The graphics tablet is much more natural to draw the diagrams with the pencil type implement ( the stylus ) rather than with the mouse, The great level of accuracy can be achieved, applying more pressure with the pen leaves the darker line, while less pressure makes the lighter one.
Disadvantages of graphics tablets
1. The graphics tablets are much more expensive, Their cost may be prohibitive, They can be expensive but the prices are coming down, They are large investments for the artists or small studios, The high cost can be enough to prevent the investments, even if the system itself could actually be useful.
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2. The large-scale deployment can require the significant investment, The cost is compounded when the repairs and the replacements are factored in, as the tablets are damaged or worn out over the course of their lives.
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3. The graphics tablets are not really suitable for general selection work such as pointing and clicking on menu items, Despite their precision in rendering the artwork, The tablet’s pen or the mouse can cause the cursor confusion if they are left on the tablet while attempting to use another device.