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Wacom Inkling

A friend of mine here in Kuwait got the Wacom Inkling and has some samples up. If you don’t know what the inkling is, it’s basically a small device you attach to your notebook and whatever you draw in your sketch book or on paper will be transferred as a digital drawing to your computer.

According to him “it’s good for fast sketching but not good enough for tight detail doodling”. He has two examples which explain his comments which you can check out. You’ll notice some of the digital lines are not in the same place as the original drawings as well as some details missing. Check out the two samples [Here] and [Here]

The Inkling isn’t available on Amazon yet. He had a friend in Hong Kong purchase it for him and ship it to his Aramex China mailbox.

Thanks Pinot

13 replies on “Wacom Inkling”

I don’t think it’s meant for detailed doodling, the impression I got from it is that it’s meant as a device used for sketches that you transfer to your computer where you finalize everything. Still a pretty nifty device!

There’s a significant learning curve using this Inkling. You need to adjust your nature drawing behavior, to make a specific clear communication between the pen & receiver. Once your finger blocks the communication, the receiver will generate inaccurate result (missing or misplaced strokes).

I do love this Inkling. I’d prefer drawing on a paper than on Wacom tablet or iPad.

thanks for that link. yes, the livescribe is more for writing. i am actually looking for something that can help write and sketch (though the sketch need not be perfect).
i initially thought of ms onenote and a touchscreen laptop, but that is bulky and expensive.
something like this or livescribe could be more portable.

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