This one got away from me a little bit. I was still really tired form not getting much rest and felt like I was working in slow motion. Anyway, I’m nearing being an hour and a half late, so I guess talking a little bit won’t matter much one way or the other.

In spite of the many, many, monetary problems I’m dealing with I’m making it a priority to upgrade my work computer. The 20th anniversary of the comic is in March and I kind of feel like I owe it a present. The problem is figuring out what to do about upgrading things. I’ve been making all my art on a Surface tablet of some type since… Shit, I’m not even sure how long. The Surface screen is superior to anything else I’ve tried and the touch features are crucial to my process now. When it comes to drawscreens the touch part is what makes them expensive. That’s neither here nor there really. I’ll pay whatever it takes to have a really big touchscreen.
Microsoft made a large desktop Surface, but have since discontinued it. That was what I was hoping to get when I was hit with the financial disaster that stopped me from upgrading earlier. I think it was called the surface Studio 2+. The reviews where mostly positive, especially concerning the screen itself. Unfortunately it wasn’t made to be upgraded further. You pretty much got what you got, which I understand on one level, but still find irritating. My art very rarely stresses my surface, so it’s not like I need a lot of power, but if I’m paying a premium price I want a premium product. That’s why I held off on trading up to a new Surface until they added USBC to one. It really didn’t end up being all that important, but I do have the port when I need it, so it’s good.
All I really want is a huge Microsoft screen. I could hook it up to any old tower that way and improve as I go if it became an issue. At the moment I don’t think Microsoft offers any stand alone touch screens. As far as I know the largest one they made was the 28 inch one that was permanently attached to the Studio 2+. There are rumors of a Studio 3, but that doesn’t really help me. I’m at an age where I can’t wait ten more years for things to improve. I might be willing to wait a year or so if there was an official announcement. Maybe longer. Depends on how I feel on the day I make a choice really.
Really this is a terrible time to be trying to upgrade my setup since there are shortages and all the changes going on with the economy. The uncertainty is making people cagey when it comes to pricing. Ultimately though you have to spend money to make money sometimes. My eyes aren’t going to start improving suddenly. I’ve got to take steps to get ahead of the ravages of time.
I don’t know if any of you are artists. As far as I know there are few in my audience if any. If you have any insight or advice I would certainly appreciate your perspective. Even if it only applies to building a PC that could run Clip Studio at a high level.
If things don’t work out I’ll be fine just using my Surface until it quits. I’ve never regretted moving over to them as a platform and if I ever get a decent pair of glasses that may be all I end up needing for a while.
Anyway, that’s one of the things I’ve been thinking about recently. Not super interesting but it is my blog after all. I hope the new page finds you well and you have a nice weekend. I’ll return on Monday with more of my shenanigans. Until then, stay true, citizen.

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