A graphics tablet is used for hand-drawing images on a computer. It consists of a flat surface for drawing and a stylus or puck for drawing on the surface. The image drawn on the surface does not appear on the surface, but on the computer screen. A graphics tablet is widely used by graphics artists to create two-dimensional computer graphics. It can also be used for technical drawings and computer-aided design (CAD) and to write foreign characters.
A USB interface graphics tablet connects to a computer via the USB port. It is widely supported in most modern computers, including laptops. It can easily be shared between computers.
Serial interface graphics tablet
A serial interface graphics tablet is used in older computers with no USB ports. It is connected to the serial port with no conflict to the other computer peripherals. However, it can conflict with a serial mouse or a serial keyboard connection.
Bluetooth interface graphics tablet
A Bluetooth interface graphics tablet uses the wireless Bluetooth technology to connect to a computer. It allows more flexibility and freedom of movement.
Size: For home use, choose a 4 x 5 or a 6 x 8 graphics tablet. For technical illustrations, computer-aided design (CAD), and graphic design, look for one that matches your computer monitor’s aspect ratio (usually at 4:3) to get a larger working area.
Pen: For more convenience, choose a graphics tablet that comes with a stylus pen built with an eraser function on the other end.
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