Wacom Graphire4 4x5

CNET editors' review

• CNET editors' rating: 3.5 stars Very good
  Detailed editors' rating
  Installation and interface : 8.0
  Features : 7.0
  Service and support : 7.0
  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)

• Reviewed by:
  Lara Luepke
• Edited by:
  Justin Jaffe
• Reviewed on: 09/22/2005
• Released on: 09/13/2005

The sleek $99.95 Wacom Graphire4 4x5 is the ideal product for those considering a transition from just a mouse to a tablet set. The set is easy enough for beginners to use but has enough functionality for more advanced users. Digital-imaging enthusiasts, people suffering from repetitive strain injuries, or anyone who needs more control than a standard mouse affords will appreciate the charms of this small, well-priced set. Compared to the previous version, the mouse and pen have improved usability and comfort, and the tablet now has a scrollwheel.

Installing the Graphire4 tablet is easy. Load the drivers and the software from the included CD. There's a short user guide, and after installation, a guide pops up on the screen and offers helpful tips on how to hold the pen and program the buttons. You can configure the buttons on the mouse, the pen, and the tablet via the control panel. You can adjust the pen's sensitivity, the mouse's tracking speed, and the scroll speeds of the mouse's scrollwheel and the scrollwheel at the top of the tablet. The interface is very easy to navigate. The accompanying software bundle is impressive; included is Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0, Corel Painter Essentials 2.0, and Nik Color Effect Pro 2.0 GE. Wacom doesn't offer a less expensive hardware-only package.

The tablet comes in a sleek two-tone gray with a matching mouse and pen (it's also available in metallic blue and white). The plastic cover has a built-in pen holder and can be easily removed to give the tablet a sleeker appearance. The Graphire4 is powered via USB, and the 5-foot cord gives you quite a bit of mobility, though users looking for greater freedom should consider the wireless Wacom Graphire Bluetooth Tablet.

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• 3.5 stars

  "Good product for $50 (refurbished)."

  by G☺☺k on March 30, 2009

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  "Great little tablet"

  by 85Dave on November 10, 2008

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  "Great tablet for beginners"

  by shokkie on July 13, 2007

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  Editors' rating: 88

  Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 1116 reviews of Wacom Graphire A5 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 94220 other Mouse & Pointing Devices reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.

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• machome.com

  Editors' rating: 100

  Summary: A steady hand

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• techgage.com

  Editors' rating: 90

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• computerarts.co.uk

  Editors' rating: 80

  Summary: A fine purchase that only misfires when used for detailed painting and illustrating. The Graphire4 XL is well-sized, well-built and terrific value for money

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• macformat.co.uk

  Editors' rating: 80

  Summary: A solid enough tablet, but too small for the needs of serious graphic designers

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• techradar.com

  Editors' rating: 100

  Summary: This little beauty doesn't have the wow factor of its big brother, but it's near enough perfect for the price and market that it's aimed at. It might not offer enough for owners of previous models to upgrade, but if you're a first-timer, you'll only ...

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