A graphics tablet is a good input device to have especially if one needs to constantly draw on their computer. Medion is about to offer a USB graphics pad that is easy to install, great to use, and will only cost users $69.
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The tablet sports a flat design and has a large working area of 254 x 159 mm. The entry surface is surrounded by 29 function fields which can be customised accordingly using the included software. A blue LED display is located at the upper right hand side of the unit, with the USB cable running for the same area. A stylus, a pair of tweezers (for replacing the stylus), two stylus refills, and a driver CD is also included in the box.
Windows XP and Vista users must install the Macro Key Manager in order to fully utilise the function fields. The software is pre-loaded with 15 shortcuts (e.g. cut, paste, launch IE, new, save), but users can opt to replace the hotkeys with their own predetermined set.
The included pen runs on a single AAA battery, which may be the most annoying thing for users who are used to input devices that recharges itself once docked. Despite this minor setback, we found the pen to be both responsive and sensitive, with the tablet being able to quickly pick up the signal from the pen.
