Although typing on a keyboard is inherent to the computing experience, sometimes you may want to push the keyboard away and pick up a pen to write or draw using your computer. Genius has a slew of new Pen/Tablets available and today we will look at the G-Pen F610. This tablet features a 6”x10” working area and includes twenty nine programmable Hot Key buttons.

So if you have a desire to create some computer generated art, then this is definitely the right tool for the job. Some people are so talented with these tablets and programs such as Photoshop, they can create photorealistic pictures. One such artist is Bert Monroy, check out his work, if you get a chance.

The beauty of a graphics tablet is that it lets you control your cursor in a totally different way than a mouse, but in a way that is still natural for most people. Combined with programs such as Adobe Photoshop or GIMP, you can truly unleash your inner artist.

Let’s get started……

Genius G-Pen F610 Drawing Tablet Review

Reviewed by: Tomas Ratas

Sponsor: Genius

Tech Specs,Features or the Basic Info:

Genius G-Pen F610

6” x 10” ultra slim tablet for pen writing

G-Pen F610 is the brand new slim tablet with 6”x10” working area and one cordless pen for PC Windows and MACs to write, draw, sketch and sign emails. Using the pen tablet gives you ultra convenience and better control than your mouse. The cursor moves precisely where you position the pen.

The sleek slim design in a 6” by 10” size is a perfect match for flat and wide screens. There is a twenty-nine programmable “Hot-Key” area for Office, Internet and Vista functions to be used for super shortcuts. The cordless pen features two buttons and 1024 level pressure sensitivity. While drawing with the digital pen, you can control all kinds of shapes and thickness easily. The two pen buttons can also be programmed as left and right mouse buttons. The battery life of the pen is up to one year and the pen holder keeps your pen nearby.

Just plug it in and you can use built-in Vista functions like personal note taking, email signing, handwriting recognition, handwritten emails and pen flick navigation. Bring art-style to your life, and be more creative and more colorful with the G-Pen F610.

Key features:

-6” x 10” working area operates with latest screen size

-Exquisite slim pad design

-1024-level pressure sensitivity for all shapes and thickness control

-Make handwriting notes/drawings efficiently in e-mail, MSN, documents, or any application program

-Vista plug and play; handwriting recognition compatible, pen flicks, digital inking in Office and snipping functions for convenient operation

-Office tools, Office applications and Internet hot keys.

-2-button pen: 1024 level pressure sensitivity
-Hot keys for My document, My picture, MSN, etc.

-Pen holder

-Hot keys for Flip-3D, Magnifier, Snipping Tool, etc.

-Works with any screen size: lets you draw or sketch more precisely

Interface support: USB

System support: Windows Vista/XP/2000
Macintosh with OS X 10.2.8+

Resolution: 2,000 lpi

Active area: 10” x 6.25”

Report rate: 125 rps

Pen pressure: 1,024 levels

Reading high: Max 10 mm

Macro keys: 29

System Requirements:

-IBM PC/ Pentium 233 compatible or higher

-Windows Vista/XP/2000

-Macintosh with OS X 10.2.8or later

-Available USB port

-CD/DVD-ROM drive for software installation

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