Goblin Painting - Axiotron ModBook Apple Tablet PC

[Youkaiyoma]

any lag with it?

[raydillon]

@Youkaiyoma Nothing noticeable. Especially if you have the pen calibrated right. I was really worried about this, too, but it totally isn't an issue.

[franklin20uk]

If they can add some express keys like the Wacom intuos and citinq on the interface on the side of the screen, it will be a total knockout! I am sure this isn't difficult to achieve!

[franklin20uk]

I am thinking of getting my hands on one of these, since I am on the go a lot. But the first issue that comes into my head is working on PS without SHIFT, ALT and SPACE. Those are the three keys that I use a lot while painting. A bluetooth keyboard might help, but carrying a separate keyboard with me all the time seem to defeat the purpose of portability.

[raydillon]

@franklin20uk I use a thing bluetooth keyboard that works perfectly for most of what I do, BUT you don't need it! There is an on screen keyboard! So you have everything you need in the machine alone. In fact, there are different formats of keyboards that you can display, too! Set up the buttons how you want them, click the button on your mouse and it pops up.

hope that helps. Again, I'm an artist on the move and it is absolutely perfect. Oh, also get the "IT" case for Modbook (google that!)

[franklin20uk]

But I assume this thing isn't multi touch, so you cant use the on screen keyboard with one hand and paint with the other hand?

[raydillon]

@franklin20uk Nope. Not multi-touch, but I really don't feel that slowed down by it.

And to answer this and your other question, I believe the next model DOES have multi-touch and express keys, plus it's also more light-weight. Haven't heard any news in a while, but saw the prototype and it was awesome!

[franklin20uk]

@raydillon Yes, I have heard. But the price tag is as jaw dropping as the product itself.

[franklin20uk]

@raydillon I am looking for like a leather binder case like for the modbook, but with no luck. Like the ones they do for iPad. Any recommendation for that?

[raydillon]

@franklin20uk Not sure on a leather bound one, but the best one for Modbook is the "IT" case

Also turns into a easel!!!

I have it and it's awesome!!

[franklin20uk]

@raydillon I was about to get a modbook second hand which turn out to be a total scam. I suppose I have to put that case hunting on hold. :[

[DragonDoper]

@raydillon Would you recommend the Cintiq 12wx or the Modbook!!!! I'm really annoyed because i'd love to give it a go....

[29jug11]

If you want to do exactly this on the cheap............Look on Ebay for ex-industry used tablet PCs..........I did and got a FUJISTSU STYLISTIC running XP Tablet editionfor just £128 delivered,

It works just fine with PHOTO-SHOP and COREL-PAINT

BRILLIANT!!!!

[meachy13]

completely awesome, i wana buy one of these so bad

[TheJAPfeiffer]

Hard to tell in the video, Is there a delay when drawing before it actually shows up on the screen. Looks like there might be, but again hard to tell.

[raydillon]

This was a HUGE concern for me. There IS a tiny delay, but really it's not noticeable. Just like any new tool, it will blend into you after a day or so and feel as natural as anything.

The delay has never been a problem for me. Much better than on my old system with a wacom tablet.

Oh, plus, since it trails behind your hand (the way a real brush would) you don't SEE the delay. It's usually hidden by your brush/hand/etc.

[Gasolinepenguin]

This sucks I am only 14 and these things are so freaking expensive, I mean i have to deal with gimp right now instead of photoshop.

Would a tablet like the Wacom bamboo work just as good because its pretty cheap, I can get one for $69. The only problem is that I have seen that the image doesnt show up on the tablet you can only see what your doing on the pc screen, I just need to know if one of these is any good.

[raydillon]

Get whatever you can get, dude! But, I would suggest that despite your age, you can make amazing things happen. I grew up poor, very poor, but I still managed to get up enough money to buy my first computer w/ accessories (which costs $5000 at the time) when I was 17. Getting the Modbook for $1500 should be pretty easy comparatively. Mow some lawns. Get a paper route. If you really want it, ,make it happen!

In the meantime, get that Bamboo. I don't know much about it, but that's a great price.

[Gasolinepenguin]

Hey thanks, I think its a great catch finding a tablet that cheap

[Glutymax]

The non-screen was my concern as well when I bought my Intuos4 but after a good half hour it feels as natural as anything. Everything gets some getting used to, even the one in this video. Oh and GIMP can be just as powerful a tool as PS. Like I said, everything takes getting used to. After two years using GIMP I can do anything a PS user could. But yeah man, just work hard and keep practicing.

[MaRaMaTSG]

But this isn't good as a portable right? I'm comparing tabletPCs with the citiq+laptop to see what's better for me that's also not too expensive.

[raydillon]

No, this is perfect as a portable. It's really light weight and it IS the computer, so you can carry it around anywhere. I use to try to take my laptop and Wacom tablet with me, but it took up so much room and was kind of awkward. This, though, is the size of a sketchbook and very easy to carry around.

I would very much recommend the ModBook if you need portability!

[befrey]

very nice drawing :) and i love to draw on my pc... but i stay at my normal tablet^^ way to expensive for me :)

[raydillon]

Actually, my fiancé managed to find a deal on this one for $1500. That's not too darn bad. My regular old laptop was $1000. And my wacom tablet at the time was $300. For about the same price, she got an amazing machine.

Keep an eye out and you might find what you're looking for. It's definitely worth it!! I was using a tablet for years and thought there wouldn't be a whole lot of difference, but there is. It's great!!

[befrey]

yeah but i'm 18 :/ and the cheapest one in netherland is 2300 euro :( and thats only a monitor.. i know there will be a big difference ^^ and it would help me alot but i think i just have to wait for a few years xD

[raydillon]

I might be misunderstanding, but I think you said that it's only a monitor. The Modbook isn't only a monitor, it's the computer, too. It's a Macbook turned into a tablet pc. So, it's the whole shebang. all you'll need.

[befrey]

the one of 2300 euro is a wacom cintiq and thats only a monitor ^^

[raydillon]

Oh, okay, yeah look into ebay and craigslist, things like that. With the modbook, we're talking the full tablet pc for $1500. My fiance got mine from a deal on Craig's List.

[befrey]

i already have a very expensive good pc...

and i need some very powerful machine to do 3d whit...

[movinon20]

i have a wacom cintiq 12wx. and i now i'm starting to ask myself weither i should i gotten a modbook. i have video on wacom cintiq if you don't know what it is

[raydillon]

Yeah, I know what you mean. I almost went with the cintiq right before finding the modbook. I'm SO glad I got the modbook instead. It's portability is priceless. I take it with me when I'm picking my kid up from school and get a little extra work done. Things like that makes it pay for itself in no time.

And just having something that you can walk around the house with and has all the power of a desktop with cintiue. It's amazing.

Definitely get the Modbook next. It's the way of the future.

[perpetual24]

Sick dude, checking out videos to see if I should get mine converted. This sold me quite a bit.

[raydillon]

That's fantastic. I hope you get one! It's way better than I'm able to show in this crummy cell phone video. Just being able to walk around the house, or take it in the car, or go to a meeting; just fantastic! Let me know if you do end up getting one! ~Ray