To Wacom or not to Wacom

[BenjyvC]

(05-04-2020, 02:09 PM)rich2005 Wrote: I have an even older small Wacom - a Volito2 - still works. At least with linux there is a chance of some support This kubuntu 18.04 / Gimp 2.10.14 https://i.imgur.com/Nz0c7iA.jpg

I can not really give any advice as to best size of tablet, the only one I use is that small 4" x 5"  model.

What does come up on the forum is lack of functionality from 'other brands' usually for pressure-opacity.  These types often cheap or large size for small cost,  such as Huion or XP Pen. Might be OK if all you use the tablet for is an extended mouse but be careful, always sold as PS / Mac compatible, very rarely does linux and Gimp get a mention.

Rich, you appear to know your way around with Gimp and Wacom, am not seeing my new Intuos 5 tablet showing up in Gimp 2.10.14 when I enter Configure> Inputs, though the cursor is moving as expected and laying down paint, just not seeing pressure-opacity working. I'm in Mac OS Mojave 10.14.6 (stuck there to not lose perpetual licenses to After Effects, though Photoshop is no more, which is why I've come to enjoy Gimp). Is there a version of Gimp I should regress to? Any thoughts are much appreciated.