Wacom vs Surface Pro 4

5 years 2 months ago #628049 by I shoot RAW
Can a Surface Pro 4 do what a Wacom does with it's pen? I'm on the fence about getting a Wacom and need a new laptop, and wondering if i go with the Surface Pro 4 if I get best of both worlds?  

So, just to clarify, I would have the Surface plugged into my main computer and using it for the pen like a Wacom. 

Can this be done?

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5 years 2 months ago #628106 by Superman
I don't think so, the Surface would need to run independent from the other machine.  

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5 years 2 months ago #628359 by Pierce Steenken

Superman wrote: I don't think so, the Surface would need to run independent from the other machine.  


Yep, agree on this one.  You can use it as stand alone machine for your edit work.  


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5 years 2 months ago #628392 by Shadowfixer1
You should be able to set it up as a mirror. The image would still be on the Surface but it would also show up on the monitor. The retouching program would have to be on the Surface. Not exactly what you wanted but close.
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5 years 2 months ago #628532 by Photo Junky
+1 you can plug in an external monitor for a mirror effect going on.  However if you plan to use it as a Wacom to another computer you have it plugged into, not going to happen.  


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5 years 2 months ago #629215 by CaptNemo
Just run Photoshop through the Surface and you'll have what you need.  If you need larger monitor, run a larger monitor through the Surface.  


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