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Since Pablo is geared toward graphic artists, web designers and the like, it is largely being mismarketed! It's ergonomic design enables you to surf the web with a PEN...so leave the mouse behind!

I happen to be a web designer and use this tablet for many things. Using the mouse for extended periods of time causes my wrist to ache! Now, with my Pablo, I don't have to stop working to ease the pain.

The tablet area (6x8) represents your screen (to scale)! Not like the mouse where you sometimes have to move it around to find the pointer.With Pablo, the "START" button is always in the lower left corner...just place the pen over that area and push!

While it's a little unorthodox at first...if you know how to write with a pen you'll be comfortable with it in no time at all!

Adding the software can be as easy as inserting the CD-ROM and plugging it in!(**See my comment below about this!) There's only one cord to connect...the USB Port! There aren't any lengthy installations.

More perks! I comes with over $200.00 worth of bundled software, including Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE, Adobe PageMill 3.0 and WebPainter 3.0!

FOR GRAPHIC ARTISTS AND WEB DESIGNERS: Have you ever tried to draw with a mouse! The accuracy stinks...especially if your mouse is sensitive to movement (which is the whole point of a mouse). This pen and tablet combo allows you the freedom to freehand without the hassle of having to UNDO 7 times before it looks right!

So you're probably wondering if there are any "CONS" to this product...here they are in a nutshell!

1. No REAL user's manual that suggests tips and maybe a tutorial to allow the user to explore the full capability of this product. Although it IS pretty straight forward. My only question about use brings me to "CON" #2.

2. When I am drawing in an image editing program, it may continue to draw after I've finished applying pressure with the pen. Why? How do I prevent this from happening?

**3. I happened to encounter a small problem installing the software because the user's manual (term used lightly) does not tell you to install the software first and then plug in your gadget. For some this may be common knowledge but for those of you anxious to check it out (not knowing or paying attention) doing this in any order may cause you trouble. The good news is that KB GEAR (makers of the Pablo) has a troubleshooting section on their website that walked me through some CRAZY stuff (stuff I didn't know I had) and had me up and running in about 10 minutes! I was very impressed. Not like some companies where you're on the phone for 45 mins. with tech support (usually LONG DISTANCE)!

All in all, there is a long list of benefits...like the $20.00 manufacturer's rebate inside the box! This is the ONLY tablet of it's kind for this price! A similar product by WACOM is almost twice the price!

And in case you're wondering...it DOES work with Paint Shop Pro 6.0! An all-around GREAT buy!

WORKS VERY NICELY VIA USB, SERIAL CONNECTION WAS SHAKY, BUT THE OUT PUT WAS REALLY COOL, CAN DO ANYTHING ON THE SCREEN YOU CAN DO WITH A PEN

Don't be a dummy like me, and order this product if you have Windows NT. (That rhymes by the way).

I have had my graphics tablet for about a year now and I use it all the time With photoshop 6.0 I had windows me on my computer then I upgraded to windows xp and I can't get it to work. And I checked the site for upgrades with the driver and by the loses of it I don't think they will get to it any time soon. So if you have windows me this is a must have but if you have xp check there site to see if they have the driver. (...)

I have enjoyed using my graphics tablet and it works wonderfully on most my programs..Ive had a bit of a problem using it with Flash 4 tho. In drawing freehand vectors in Flash it seems to already have a starting point off the screen. The product DOES work wonderfully on my other graphic programs and the pressure sensitive pen is great!