I Ditched My Screen Tablet — Here’s Why You Should Too

About this video

• Video Title: I Ditched My Screen Tablet — Here’s Why You Should Too
• Channel: Art By Sil
• Speakers: Sil
• Duration: 00:08:24

Overview

The speaker explains their personal preference for using screenless drawing tablets over screen tablets, despite the common perception that screen tablets are superior. They elaborate on the reasons why screen tablets are popular and then present a case for screenless tablets, focusing on health, cost, ergonomics, and an unobstructed view of the artwork.

Key takeaways

• Screen Tablet Popularity: Screen tablets are popular because they mimic traditional art, offer a satisfying sensory experience (like ASMR sounds from screen protectors), and provide an immersive drawing experience by allowing direct drawing on the screen. They also offer color accuracy without needing an external monitor.
• Screenless Tablet Advantages: The speaker advocates for screenless tablets, highlighting benefits such as improved health and comfort (preventing hunching and neck strain), affordability, better ergonomics due to parallel monitor viewing, the flexibility to upgrade monitors independently of the tablet, and an unobstructed view of the artwork without a hand blocking the drawing area.
• Transition to Screenless Tablets: The speaker addresses the concern about the learning curve for hand-eye coordination with screenless tablets, stating that the adjustment period is often shorter than anticipated, typically taking only one to two weeks.
• Product Recommendations: While not sponsored, the speaker recommends XP Pen tablets, specifically mentioning the Deco Pro (Generation 1) as a good starting point and the Deco Pro (Generation 2) for its larger size and detachable remote, which further enhances ergonomic positioning.