CalComp DesignStation

Mike McNamara

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Nov 24, 1998, 3:00:00 AM11/24/98

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Is anyone out there using the new CalComp DesignStation tablet? If so, what
do you think of it.

I've been battling pain in my mouse hand. I'm currently using a MS TrackBall
so my wrist is better but my thumb and forefinger are really suffering. I'm
considering the purchase of a DesignStation specifically so I can use the
dual button stylus. I hope that the "pen" motions will not cause me pain
like the TrackBall motions do.

Any comments?
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Mike McNamara, P.E.
mmcn...@tetratec.com
TETRA Technologies, Inc.
http://www.tetratec.com/
"We Turn Process Waste Into Chemical Feedstocks"

Mike McNamara

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Nov 24, 1998, 3:00:00 AM11/24/98

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Dave,

I went ahead and ordered one yesterday. I'll have it tomorrow [Wednesday]
morning.
I got it from CAD & Engineering Supply for $165. I'll let you know how I
like it.

Mike McNamara
mi...@relayer.com
mmcn...@tetratec.com

Dave Jones wrote in message <365b4f71...@adesknews.autodesk.com>...
>Hi Mike,
>I'm not using one but have one ordered to "play with". I'm told that
>they are not available yet. I'll be mid Dec or so until I get mine.
>
>hth,
>Dave

Dave Jones

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Nov 25, 1998, 3:00:00 AM11/25/98

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Dave Jones

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Nov 25, 1998, 3:00:00 AM11/25/98

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hmmm, wonder why I can't get one :( ...where's CAD & Engineering
Supply?

Dave

On Tue, 24 Nov 1998 22:50:50 -0600, "Mike McNamara" <mi...@relayer.com>
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Mike McNamara

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Nov 25, 1998, 3:00:00 AM11/25/98

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Rick,

No, I sure don't.

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Mike McNamara, P.E.
mmcn...@tetratec.com
TETRA Technologies, Inc.
http://www.tetratec.com/
"We Turn Process Waste Into Chemical Feedstocks"

Rick Moore wrote in message <73hfhm$2a...@adesknews2.autodesk.com>...
>Mike,
>Do you also use Photoshop or Illustrator? I'm considering getting one of
>these with the pressure pen. Most graphics types swear by Wacoms but I want
>to stay with Calcomp for the 16 button puck.
>
>

Mike McNamara

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Nov 25, 1998, 3:00:00 AM11/25/98

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Dave,

Just got it! So far it's great. Installation was a snap. I've configured the
tablet so I use about a 1" square portion of it for full screen pointing.
Very smooth and VERY LITTLE HAND MOVEMENT!!! The two buttons are placed so
you don't have to move your finger to press them. It also has a ridge
between the buttons so you can tell which button your on. You also get a 16
button puck. Not sure I'll use it though.

The table is just the right size to fit with my laptop inside its carrying
case. I'll have to see how well I like it on my next plane flight.

So far my only complaint is the little sticky thing they have for a stylus
holder. Nope not gonna use it. I think I'll use MDT to design a better one.
<g>

Here's CAD & Engineering Supply's number 888-237-7568.

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Mike McNamara, P.E.
mmcn...@tetratec.com
TETRA Technologies, Inc.
http://www.tetratec.com/
"We Turn Process Waste Into Chemical Feedstocks"

Dave Jones wrote in message <365d276c....@adesknews.autodesk.com>...

Rick Moore

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Nov 25, 1998, 3:00:00 AM11/25/98

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Dave Jones

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Nov 26, 1998, 3:00:00 AM11/26/98

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thanks Mike! I'm going to give my dealer one more chance on Friday
then call CAD & Engineering Supply

Dave