Wacom PTH660 Intuos Pro Digital Graphic Drawing Tablet for Mac or PC, Medium, New Model, Black

It was a huge let down. I decided it was time to upgrade from my Wacom Intuos 3 tablet, which I had loved for years. I decided to stick with Wacom and purchased the Intuos Pro. I had read some reviews where people claimed that the tablet's surface was quickly wearing down their pen nibs, but I didn't believe them; After all, in the years I owned it, my Intuos 3 had never, ever worn out any of my nibs. br>br>It turns out that the critics were correct. The nib on the pen had a flattened edge after less than an hour of use. br>br>I was disappointed and frustrated, and I'm hesitant to use the pad until I can figure out what's wrong. Some people suggest that the solution is to keep using the pad as is while replacing the nibs, but this isn't the case. Wacom should not be given more business because their parts degrade quickly; they should have known from the beginning that texturing a drawing surface was a bad idea. The texture, according to Wacom, is intended to make drawing feel more natural, similar to writing on paper. It does, but only to the extent that drawing on it is as close to writing on paper as possible: You'll need to "sharpen" your pen nib by replacing it once it's filed down to a point. br>br>The tablet comes with a new generation pressure pen that feels and looks great, as well as a pen housing that conceals about ten replacement nibs (6 plastic and 4 felt), which is very cool. If you enable touch controls, the tablet can also detect them and charge an internal battery, allowing it to operate wirelessly. br>br>It's a nice tablet, but it was designed to wear down pen tips, which are required for use, and I don't think that's a good idea, so I'm giving it two stars. I'd give it more if I could, but the surface needs to be changed. br>br>Wacom sells separate "texture sheets" that change the pad's surface. Why didn't they leave the default tablet as smooth as the Intuos 3 pad and allow users to add texture later? The sheets are available in three different textures: rough, medium, and smooth; however, even the smooth option has grit, which prolongs rather than prevents tip wear. The surfaces all act as sandpaper for the plastic nibs, with varying degrees of abrasion. On the Rough texture, I'm not sure how long a tip will last. br>br>Wacom, you've let me down! Why did you add a texture to the base product when the smooth texture was perfect on previous models? Now I have no choice but to experiment with other products until I find one that works for me. I'd like to use this tablet, but I'd rather cover it with a sheet of acrylic than waste time filing down my pen nibs. Pen nibs should not be similar to the lead in a pencil or the ink in a pen. I shouldn't have to replace them so frequently (after only a few hours of work!). When I need a different experience, or when the tip that's in isn't quite right for what I need, I should be forced to change them. They don't wear down because I draw on a rough surface. Not because they're scraped away in bits like graphite on paper. When Wacom released this tablet, I have no doubt that they knew what they were doing and that their customers would need to replace their nibs on a regular basis.

Rebecca Crawford

| Jan 11, 2021

I had originally purchased the medium and was contemplating whether or not I should have upgraded to the large. I began learning and tinkering as soon as the medium arrived. At first, it was awkward, so one of the tutorials' guys went over his settings: Because you can customize how much space the tablet maps to your screen, he only uses about 1/4th of the entire surface of the medium-sized tablet. You won't have to move your hand nearly as much, and your strokes will be much more efficient. I gave it a try, and it was a lot easier and more efficient to use. I went for a small - It's more portable, fits better on my desk, and I'm not wasting space on a tablet I don't use. It's also less expensive than the medium and significantly less expensive than the large. Returning the medium and replacing it with a small was a simple decision. I'd get a bigger one if I was going to use it for drawing, but I mostly process photos on a large 4k screen, so this is plenty big enough.

Serenity Holloway

| Dec 11, 2021

Do you want to upgrade? Pros: It's a good deal. Cons: It's not a good deal. 1) It is extremely light and attractive. High-end design that is a pleasure to hold and carry (even in the larger version). Because the back is entirely made of metal, it can get quite cold. 2) Native wireless (no need for the Wacom wireless accessory kit, as with previous models). The Bluetooth connection was strong and never dropped, and there was no noticeable lag. br>br>3) There are 8000 pressure sensitivity levels in the new pen. br>br>4) Support for native touch. br>br>5) Palm rejection is excellent. 6) The new pen stand is extremely cool, well-designed, and well-balanced. br>br>Contrary to popular belief, there are a number of disadvantages to using this product. 1) If you're not a new user and your programs are set up with specific pressure curves or you're used to using brushes with a specific amount of pressure, you'll need to recalibrate every time. single. brush. to be able to do the same work in a similar manner Stippling work, on the other hand, is easier than ever before, thanks to the ability to use even lighter strokes. 2) If you use the Wacom Art Pen (the one with rotation sensitivity), you'll have to choose between losing the new pressure levels and losing the rotation. The sensitivity levels are BARELY noticeable at best, so I chose rotation in the end. br>br>3) The surface sheet is ROUGH. It's not even the "rough" surface that Wacom provides (or will provide, as the new surface sheets are currently unavailable). Using the standard nib (not even the felt one) feels like writing with a Sharpie on cardboard. br>br>4) If you're used to doing very light, quick strokes, the amount of drag produced by the new nibs and surface sheet will significantly slow down production times. br>br>5) The amount of drag generated by the nibs and the surface sheet destroys the nibs completely. Despite the fact that I have a light touch and have never had to replace a Wacom nib in the 14 years I've used their tablets, a single nib on this new sheet was completely eaten after only two weeks of use- I ended up using the Art Pen rather than the new pen the vast majority of the time. It had only been used for about 9 hours before it was completely destroyed. Using felt nibs would almost certainly make things worse- Also, there isn't a pack of the new nibs available in the store yet- I'm afraid that by the time they do, every nib will be gone. br>br>6) In most programs, touch does not work properly. The touch capabilities of Photoshop are the best so far, quickly distinguishing between a rotate and a zoom gesture, but most other programs don't quite work as expected. It's not so much a problem with the tablet itself as it is with the driver and app compatibility. br>br>7) As of right now (early February 2017), the driver is having some issues and can cause significant lag. This isn't a Bluetooth device; it's a wired device. A stroke will take a few moments to register, and it may even cause a program like Photoshop to freeze for a few seconds before registering. These issues can be resolved by using an older driver and a different pen, indicating that they are specific to the new model. br>br>8) While the side buttons are attractive, they are extremely difficult to use when not looking at the tablet because they are barely discernible. Trying to find my shortcut buttons slowed down my work process significantly. The touch ring, on the other hand, works perfectly. br>br>9) The nibs themselves are very cheap and flimsy, and there are only two types: No rubber-tipped or spring-loaded nibs; felt and standard. The new pen does not accept old nibs. The nibs, in general, are the major problem spot I see with this new model, as they fall out and need to be pushed back in every now and then. br>br>10) Any previous accessories (such as the larger grip) will not work with the new pen. Wacom does not currently offer any alternative grips for the new pen due to its different size and shape. br>br>11) The new pen feels significantly less expensive, despite being lighter. When you shake the pen, the side button rattles, and the actuation weight is very light- Shaking the pen can cause it to be accidentally pressed. 12) 500$ br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br> If you already have an Intuos Pro, the Paper model might be worth it, but the new "regular" model isn't worth the money if you already have an older model. Alternatively, an older Intuos standard. br>br>In general, if you're upgrading from a Pen and Touch/Bamboo/older, smaller hobbyist tablets-- If you can live with the fact that you'll be replacing nibs on a regular basis, this will be a great upgrade. However, if you already own an Intuos Pro or Intuos, this model isn't worth the money.

Lucia PEACOCK

| Mar 09, 2021

The Intuos Pro Medium was the product I chose. I'm extremely disappointed because I really liked the product when it was working. Six months after purchase, the tablet's pen stopped working. The touch only works about half of the time, and when I plug the unit into my computer, it completely stops working. Bluetooth is the only way to control the device. I tried updating the firmware, but it didn't help. I bought the protection plan so that I could return it to be repaired or replaced. Nobody responded to my email. When I attempted to file an A-, I was met with a wall of silence. When Z tried to file a claim with Amazon about the product, they told him it was too late. I'm now out $300 on a useless product. If you don't need the insurance, don't buy it. It appears to be a squander of funds. So. Very. I'm not happy with it.

Sam Cannon

| Sep 05, 2021