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The video, reviewed by Lavender Town, focuses on various drawing tablets suited for different stages of an artist's career. Highlighted devices include budget-friendly options like the **Huion 420** and higher-priced models such as the **Wacom Intuos 4** and **Wacom Cintiq Companion 2**. Important names and brands mentioned are **Huion** and **Wacom**, reflecting their dominance in the market.
Key points involve considerations of tablet features, such as programmable buttons, erasers, and pen pressure sensitivity. Design aspects, functionality, and user-friendliness are weighed, with particular praise for the **Wacom Intuos**' lightweight design and **Wacom Cintiq Pro 13-inch**' sleek, high-quality build. The **Cintiq Companion 2** stands out due to its standalone functionality, despite some ergonomic flaws for left-handed users and fan noise.
Value for money is a recurring theme, with tablets like the **Older Wacom Bamboo** and **Huion 420** offering affordability and reasonable performance. Conversely, premium options like the **Wacom Cintiq Companion 2** and an unnamed $800 screen tablet are noted for their top-tier experience but come with higher price tags and some functional limitations.
The overall conclusion stresses the importance of careful selection based on individual needs and preferences in enhancing the digital artistry experience, encouraging potential buyers to research thoroughly before making a purchase.
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In this segment of the video, Lavender Town reviews various drawing tablets to find the best and worst options depending on an artist’s career stage.
1. **Huion 420**:
– **Price**: $20-$30
– **Design**: Seafoam green with white accents
– **Pros**: Affordable, cute design
– **Cons**: No eraser, small size, lacks programmable buttons, heavy pen due to battery
– **Ratings**: Value 4/5, Design 4/5, Drawing feel 2/5
2. **Older Wacom Bamboo**:
– **Price**: $60 (used on eBay)
– **Features**: Two programmable buttons, no eraser, travel-friendly with a pen loop, electric green accents
– **Performance**: Good pen pressure, durable
– **Ratings**: Value 5/5, Design 4/5, Drawing feel 5/5
3. **Wacom Intuos 4 (Medium)**:
– **Price**: Originally $300, now around $200 for used ones
– **Features**: Eight buttons, a touch wheel, two pen buttons, and an eraser
– **Performance**: Highly reliable, excellent for long-term use
– **Ratings**: Value 4/5, Design 5/5
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In this part of the video, the reviewer discusses two different Wacom tablets. They highlight the new Wacom Intuos, praising its lightweight design, seafoam green accent color, Bluetooth capability, and L-shaped charging cord. Despite loving the pen pressure and overall feel, the reviewer notes the absence of an eraser as a drawback. They call it a good value at $200, giving the design a 4 out of 5 and the feel a perfect 5 out of 5.
Next, the reviewer introduces the Wacom Cintiq Pro 13-inch, noting its surprising lightness and slimness for a screened tablet. They appreciate the inclusion of a metal hub to manage the numerous cords, which helps keep the setup tidy. They also point out the metal and sturdy components, contributing to a higher quality feel compared to other tablets they’ve used.
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In this part of the video, the speaker evaluates several drawing tablets. They praise a weighted pen holder for its metal base, emphasizing its quality feel. The main focus is on an $800 screen tablet, noted for its value, design, and drawing experience despite lacking physical buttons which would disrupt its design.
The speaker then discusses the Wacom Cintiq Companion 2, a stand-alone tablet received as a gift. This tablet, originally priced at around $1,500, is now available refurbished for about half that price. Although praised for its functionality as a digital sketchbook, it has drawbacks such as an asymmetrical design inconvenient for left-handed users, noisy fans, and substantial weight. Ratings given are 3 out of 5 for value, 4 out of 5 for design, and 5 out of 5 for responsiveness.
Finally, the speaker briefly mentions the CV 720 UG tablet, which was sent to them early in their channel’s history. Despite its low price of $22, it is no longer functional but had commendable pen pressure and size similar to a Huion tablet.
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In this part of the video, the speaker concludes their review of seven different drawing tablets. They emphasize the importance of researching and carefully selecting a good tablet, as it can significantly impact the user’s experience. They mention a specific issue with one of the tablets, noting problems with its chargeable pen and battery life, which raises concerns about its durability. The speaker invites viewers to ask questions in the comments and thanks their patrons for their support, listing several by name.