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From: Roxanne Pierce <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wednesday, October 07, 1998 12:10 AM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Pen writer pointing devices
>I have a client who is interested in supplementing her mouse with a pen and
>tablet. I have absolutely no information whatsoever about these things.
>
>1. Can a pen and tablet be functional simultaneously with a mouse?
>2. Do they normally plug into a serial port, a parallel port, or are some
>available for USB ports?
>3. Are there any brand names and models that are particularly good or
>particularly bad?
>
>Any and all information on this would be highly appreciated.
>
>Roxanne Pierce
>
I have used the Wacom Art Z II Pad and am quite satisfied with it. Wacom
has good customer support and updates drivers frequently. I have a PS/2
mouse and the serial Art pad, both work simultaneously. The Art z II pad
has cusomisable controls right on the pad and is 6"x8". The pen erases
and does not have a battery so it has the feel of a real pen. It is also
pressure sensitive in applications that support pressure sensitivity. It
also comes with an application called Pen Tools which is a plugin for
applications like PhotoShop. For more information check out their site at
www.wacom.com.
Mary Wolden
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