Spent $800 on a fancy drafting tablet and barely use it

Everyone says you need a high-end digital tablet for modern drafting work. Bought a top model last fall. Used it for maybe two weeks. Went right back to my old setup with a large monitor and a basic mouse. The learning curve killed my speed. Felt like I was drawing with a brick. Honestly think it's overhyped for technical work. Has anyone else gone back to simpler tools after trying something 'better'?

2 comments

2 Comments

kelly.daniel3d ago

What kind of drafting work do you do, anyway?

graceprice3d ago

Totally get that, the hype around tablets is real. For technical drafting, a mouse can actually give you more control for straight lines and angles. @kelly.daniel makes a good point, the type of work matters a ton here. Selling the tablet secondhand could recoup most of your cost, no shame in sticking with what works.