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DCinside
i was using G1

ill buy Tablet of osu!!!!


WRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
totodile31
I also want to buy one but I cant decide between Wacom CTL471 and Huion W58. Which one is better? I only want it for osu.
tomopyon
osu tablet/Huion (H)420 owners, is your hover distance lower than the advertised 0.6"? Mine is more like 0.2".

Keep on losing combo over jumps >:(
Blueprint

tomopyon wrote:

osu tablet/Huion (H)420 owners, is your hover distance lower than the advertised 0.6"? Mine is more like 0.2".

Keep on losing combo over jumps >:(
I never had any problems while I owned 1 but I never got used to a full area either so I didn't have to move much at all
tomopyon

Blueprint wrote:

I never had any problems while I owned 1 but I never got used to a full area either so I didn't have to move much at all
I see. Maybe I have a defective unit? I have to drag over sliders :P
B1rd
http://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Sign ... huion+h420

would ths be a good tablet to buy? I'm looking for a cheap tablet for osu!, nothing fancy, just something that works. Although the pen looks quite thick, would that be a problem?

or should I just get the one that everyone else's using?
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Conn ... oo+ctl+470
tomopyon

B1rd wrote:

http://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Signature-Digital-Cordless/dp/B00DM24HNE/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1400556238&sr=1-1&keywords=huion+h420

would ths be a good tablet to buy? I'm looking for a cheap tablet for osu!, nothing fancy, just something that works. Although the pen looks quite thick, would that be a problem?

or should I just get the one that everyone else's using?
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Conn ... oo+ctl+470
That's the one I'm using! It works pretty well-very responsive and well-sized active area for osu. The only thing that irks me is the low hover distance, but you get used to it. And it's cheap :P
Haruspex

tomopyon wrote:

B1rd wrote:

http://www.amazon.com/Huion-Inches-Signature-Digital-Cordless/dp/B00DM24HNE/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1400556238&sr=1-1&keywords=huion+h420

would ths be a good tablet to buy? I'm looking for a cheap tablet for osu!, nothing fancy, just something that works. Although the pen looks quite thick, would that be a problem?

or should I just get the one that everyone else's using?
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Conn ... oo+ctl+470
That's the one I'm using! It works pretty well-very responsive and well-sized active area for osu. The only thing that irks me is the low hover distance, but you get used to it. And it's cheap :P
Which one of the two you have? The Huion or the wacom bamboo?
Celi
I'm a mouse player so I know nothing about tablet. I want to buy a tablet for OSU! only. However, I don't know which to choose between Huion(H420 or other) and Wacom(CTL470,CTL480). Price is not an consideration for me. Can anyone tell me which should I pick?
B1rd

melcal05 wrote:

I'm a mouse player so I know nothing about tablet. I want to buy a tablet for OSU! only. However, I don't know which to choose between Huion(H420 or other) and Wacom(CTL470,CTL480). Price is not an consideration for me. Can anyone tell me which should I pick?
I got the CTL 480 and I think it's probably the best one by a small margin. at least some guy said so in this thread~ t/210318
hashlock
i got a CTL 470 and i just got the huion h420

i must say the huion feels more responsive and i can hover at a better distance.
(the driver of the huion tend not to conflict with windows contrary to the wacom one )


hope that helped (ps: think that huion is chiniese and you are not safe from a bad lot in my opinion)
rklamer
Looking for a tablet that works for osu! and is a good drawing tablet as well. Any advice? I read the tablet guide but it seems to be a bit dated in this regard -- then again, maybe used Intuos3 is still the way to go.
burtonboardr
I was looking to get a tablet on the low end of the price range. The ones linked in the guide do look good but I was just wondering, I went on the bamboo site and it is showing me a tablet just called "Bamboo pad" for $50 http://www.wacom.com/en/us/everyday/bamboo-pad-usb . Is this a different product and would it work ok? Also this is probably a stupid question but is it possible to use an actual tablet (like an ipad kindof tablet) with osu, plugged into the computer? I assume not but just thought I would throw that out there. And also what about the osu tablet thing http://store.ppy.sh/store/product/1
Mizuno Yui
Have no idea about Bamboo, but I have Huion H420. A bit small, cheap and quite satisfying as far as I'm concerned. It's similar to Osu! Tablet (I'm not sure whether 420 or H420 is used as a base for Osu! tablet)
tsumiki 0
Still wonder what the tablet it is ive seen guy got one but still .....
:?
Zuero
i have a genius mousepen 8x6, but i lost the pen so i cant use it

plan on getting a bamboo pen ctl-460 mostly for drawing, but i could try osu with it, and i found one for $38 :D
Frc
Then, the recommended choose for a tablet for playing osu! is the cheapest you can take? (of Wacom)
Riisho
Thanks for the tips!
TakuMii
Hey, I'm looking to replace my good ol' Bamboo Capture CTH-470 with something with a smaller footprint on my desk, and I noticed that the Bamboo Pad CTH-300 actually has drivers now (as of August). Does anyone own this tablet, and do the drivers give you the same flexibility as its bigger brothers? Thanks in advance.
RivenDaddy
More post plz. They are good thx for the tablet purchase guide
Infevo
I am still new to the game but I have plenty of mouse experience since I played all kinds of games with mouse my whole life. =]
Now I got a CTL480 a week ago. I felt really weird at first and I had trouble using it properly. But even though having had it for only 6 days now I am already better in terms of accuracy and speed. It gave me all the benefits I was hoping for.

-Hovering without any physical resistance creates a more reliable cursor movement
-Pen is lighter than my mouse so movement in general are comming out more instant
-Sweaty hands don't create an issue for me anymore since I don't have the interruption of a fluid motion on the mousepad anymore
-Pin point locating circles which was not always as easy with the mouse due to relative cursor movement
-Spinners are much easier and more fun with a pen.

I love it and won't ever go back.
Oni_old_1
Time to buy a tablet! :D
Aesthetic Goose
Is anyone using Wacom Bamboo Light? Is it worth the price?
BYEBYEosuRIP
What is the best tablet in term of reactivity ? I'm currently using the bamboo pen et the input lag is really huge...
leokiko
Is it possible to play on a tablet with one hand? My right hand is screwed up and I've been playing with the mouse so far.
GSG95

BYEBYEosuRIP wrote:

What is the best tablet in term of reactivity ? I'm currently using the bamboo pen et the input lag is really huge...

Just get the shiniest one you find.
casmith789
I want to buy an osu! tablet. Is there anywhere I can get one?

Store has been down for months and it always says "check back soon"
- Decim -
What are your opinion on the huion tablets that are around 30$ on amazon?Are they worth to buy ?
Gumpy

xDarkCryx wrote:

What are your opinion on the huion tablets that are around 30$ on amazon?Are they worth to buy ?
Yes it's worth it if it's just for osu
nurture
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L Hime
Anyone has thoughts on the Viko pen tablet? I'm using it at the moment but since I have no experience with other tablets I don't really know.
nurture
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legit2207

Lesjuh wrote:

Great guide! I wouldn't recommend buying a tablet just for osu! since it doesn't make alotta difference when you practice enough, and it's expensive. I'd say don't give up on mousing too early and don't be fooled by statements as "all good players are tablet players".

Ofcourse if you're very dedicated to the game, wouldn't mind missing some money and would like to try tabletting, by all means do get one \o/
Thats not true cuz i went from mouse to tablet and boy what a difference it also helped jus geting better at the game in generald b4 i couldnt even play hard songs with mouse now i do and insane on tablet
KFC Delivery
Is it worth it? D;
Yuudachi-kun
Tablets are completely worth it.
Seiga
I have an Intuos Pro Medium SE which I use with Photoshop.
Would it be overkill to use such a tablet for osu! ?
Gumpy

Somnio wrote:

I have an Intuos Pro Medium SE which I use with Photoshop.
Would it be overkill to use such a tablet for osu! ?
If you have it already then no.
Seiga

Gumpyyy wrote:

Somnio wrote:

I have an Intuos Pro Medium SE which I use with Photoshop.
Would it be overkill to use such a tablet for osu! ?
If you have it already then no.
Ye.
Let's hope using it wireless doesn't cause noticble input lag.
juha1523
Is big drawing tablet good choice for osu!? and i have some very cheap "Trust" drawing tablet but "aiming" to sliders and circles is so hard. i will buy large drawing tablet because then i have some space to there Oh s*it situtations xD But i ask your own experiences because i am pretty new in this game ;).
woqx

juha1523 wrote:

Is big drawing tablet good choice for osu!?
If you're getting it only to play osu! then buying anything bigger than the smallest size is a waste of money imo.
Tewi
Would you guys recommend the osu tablet, i want a tablet and the osu tablet it's cheaper than buying one in my country even with the taxes for the export.
The thing i want to know is, it's really a good tablet? also, can i use to draw, or just for osu?
(Sorry for bad english)
MiDNiGhT2903

Kuro71 wrote:

Would you guys recommend the osu tablet, i want a tablet and the osu tablet it's cheaper than buying one in my country even with the taxes for the export.
The thing i want to know is, it's really a good tablet? also, can i use to draw, or just for osu?
(Sorry for bad english)
You can use it for anything you want.
It's good enough for osu!

BTW, anyone have any recommendations on pen nibs?
Mine is starting to run out.
(Plz don't say hover. I have other work to do. My local shops don't sell any pen nibs....)
KokoaCrunch
Midnight in my opinion i think it depends what do u use the tablet for most of the time, for me i do drawing a lot so i prefer the nib with a rubber at the tip, gives u more feel to it :P . Or you can just take out the pen nib and play osu without it, it still works fine though.

P.S im a newbie here so dont judge me :3
ZenithPhantasm
Tfw there's no mouse purchase guide :(
JpdRpG
Is it better or worse to have a larger active area? I have a bamboo large and an intuos sml, naturally I use the larger pad but it does mean you have to move more to get from one place to another.
ZenithPhantasm

JpdRpG wrote:

Is it better or worse to have a larger active area? I have a bamboo large and an intuos sml, naturally I use the larger pad but it does mean you have to move more to get from one place to another.
This is subjective and depends on the player. My advice is to use the biggest area you can while still be able to reach all 4 corners of your area.
Deterioration
don't buy a tablet
otoed1

ZenithPhantasm wrote:

Tfw there's no mouse purchase guide :(
Heres my guide:
If you're a lefty your screwed, otherwise join the proteus core masterace and purchase a lg502.

Additionally:

Underscore_ wrote:

don't buy a tablet
JpdRpG
I wouldn't buy a tablet just for osu but it's definitely nice to have.
willone2
I Would get an Intuos, just because they're cheap compared to others and work really well :D
Jibrils

otoed1 wrote:

ZenithPhantasm wrote:

Tfw there's no mouse purchase guide :(
Heres my guide:
If you're a lefty your screwed, otherwise join the proteus core masterace and purchase a lg502.

Additionally:

Underscore_ wrote:

don't buy a tablet
Mate, I'm a lefty ;3. Play with my mouse in my right hand. When I get a tablet. the pen will be in my right hand aswell :)
Virgo
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irasfirasf
i think that guide is hard, so ... i use any touchscreen device for osu ;_; >:(
_Friel_
I Need New pen for my tab ... i mean the tab is fine its like perfect but the pen thus fell of my table and it wont work !! can i like but only the pen ?? PPY pls reply :v
chore_gore
okay, this hardddd ><
Topless

GXNataNXG wrote:

I Need New pen for my tab ... i mean the tab is fine its like perfect but the pen thus fell of my table and it wont work !! can i like but only the pen ?? PPY pls reply :v
You can go to the manufacturer's website and most likely find the model of pen you have.
Lammet
Well it did not come to my door!
_Friel_

Topless wrote:

GXNataNXG wrote:

I Need New pen for my tab ... i mean the tab is fine its like perfect but the pen thus fell of my table and it wont work !! can i like but only the pen ?? PPY pls reply :v
You can go to the manufacturer's website and most likely find the model of pen you have.
where is the websiteee pls give ... my pen is so broken now
Laika
Did anyone try this tablet in osu? It looks like it's simply a new generation of the belowed Wacom Intous tablets, so it should be good enough, right?
A Medic

estetika wrote:

Did anyone try this tablet in osu? It looks like it's simply a new generation of the belowed Wacom Intous tablets, so it should be good enough, right?

These are the New Line of tablets set to replace the ctl 480. So far there hasn't been a lot of exposure of them for osu.

Basically other people are waiting for others to buy it.
Riven is eu
I regret not buying the clt-480 two months ago,now I can't find it anywhere and there are 2 of those in amazon for some ridiculous prizes,any recommendations about something similar ?
A Medic

Riven is eu wrote:

I regret not buying the clt-480 two months ago,now I can't find it anywhere and there are 2 of those in amazon for some ridiculous prizes,any recommendations about something similar ?
You can still purchase ctl 480 from best buy / best buy (online version).

I would do so asap because they are starting to disappear.
A Medic

Riven is eu wrote:

I regret not buying the clt-480 two months ago,now I can't find it anywhere and there are 2 of those in amazon for some ridiculous prizes,any recommendations about something similar ?
Do you live in the US/UK

Try going to your Local Best buy or order it from Best Buy's site:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/wacom-intuo ... 059636636&
Riven is eu

A Medic wrote:

Riven is eu wrote:

I regret not buying the clt-480 two months ago,now I can't find it anywhere and there are 2 of those in amazon for some ridiculous prizes,any recommendations about something similar ?
You can still purchase ctl 480 from best buy / best buy (online version).

I would do so asap because they are starting to disappear.
Thank you,really.I don't live in the US but I am going to order it online,thanks again !
EDIT:Nevermind it only ships in the US.
Tsumetai akuma
I use a Bamboo pad :P
nTrud3r
Heh, I'm better at osu! with my tablet (Wacom Intuos Pen and Touch Small) then I am at drawing.
Emayecue
I am still a bit confused about tablet purchase. I am actually considering getting one, because playing with a mouse is actually quite physically painful for me.

I didn't want to start another thread, I see there is many already, but I'm not too good with that kind of stuff, so I was hoping someone would be kind enough to explain things to me smoothly.

I stumbled upon this guy's post : http://sweetmonia.com/Sweet-Drawing-Blo ... ing-guide/
Who suggested this tablet: http://www.amazon.com/mn/search/ref=as_ ... 7MWG2AUVGI

But when I look at the size of it, roughly 2.2 X 4 inches, that sounds incredibly small.

For the same price, I could get the osu! tablet which seems to be roughly double in size.

In that guide, I noticed that the Osu tablet is not in the options, is there a reason to it?

Considering that I am a pretty casual player, with no real hopes of being competitive, the Osu! tablet seems like a fine pick, but since it's not in that guide, I'm wondering if there is something I don't quite understand yet.

Sorry for all these "noobish" questions, I just have no idea where I'm going with that, and I don't really want to make a mistake on my purchase either.

Looking forward to hear from anyone who would be interested in clarifying things for me. I'll check this thread again, but if you want to take it in PM, I would also much appreciate that.

Thank you.
Qenomo

Emayecue wrote:

I am still a bit confused about tablet purchase. I am actually considering getting one, because playing with a mouse is actually quite physically painful for me.

I didn't want to start another thread, I see there is many already, but I'm not too good with that kind of stuff, so I was hoping someone would be kind enough to explain things to me smoothly.

I stumbled upon this guy's post : http://sweetmonia.com/Sweet-Drawing-Blo ... ing-guide/
Who suggested this tablet: http://www.amazon.com/mn/search/ref=as_ ... 7MWG2AUVGI

But when I look at the size of it, roughly 2.2 X 4 inches, that sounds incredibly small.

For the same price, I could get the osu! tablet which seems to be roughly double in size.

In that guide, I noticed that the Osu tablet is not in the options, is there a reason to it?

Considering that I am a pretty casual player, with no real hopes of being competitive, the Osu! tablet seems like a fine pick, but since it's not in that guide, I'm wondering if there is something I don't quite understand yet.

Sorry for all these "noobish" questions, I just have no idea where I'm going with that, and I don't really want to make a mistake on my purchase either.

Looking forward to hear from anyone who would be interested in clarifying things for me. I'll check this thread again, but if you want to take it in PM, I would also much appreciate that.

Thank you.
Have a look at the CTL-480 or the CTL-490. The CTL-490 when I got it was not very optimized and I refunded it and got the CTL-480. It is a tablet which many people go for and has a nice area of 152mm x 95mm.
Emayecue

PheysHunt wrote:

Have a look at the CTL-480 or the CTL-490. The CTL-490 when I got it was not very optimized and I refunded it and got the CTL-480. It is a tablet which many people go for and has a nice area of 152mm x 95mm.
And what about the Osu! Tablet? http://store.ppy.sh/store/product/1

Why does not much people mention about it? Is it heavily inferior to the CTL-480 you mention about?
otoed1

Emayecue wrote:

PheysHunt wrote:

Have a look at the CTL-480 or the CTL-490. The CTL-490 when I got it was not very optimized and I refunded it and got the CTL-480. It is a tablet which many people go for and has a nice area of 152mm x 95mm.
And what about the Osu! Tablet? http://store.ppy.sh/store/product/1

Why does not much people mention about it? Is it heavily inferior to the CTL-480 you mention about?
Osu! tablet goes out of stock frequently.
cmyui
Even if im a few years late, still a nice guide.. Nice job XD
Kiyoko
I've found a ridiculously cheap one by Wacom. Do you think it'd do the job?
kiyoemon

Kiyoko wrote:

I've found a ridiculously cheap one by Wacom. Do you think it'd do the job?
it'll do the job

no love for huion? i know the drivers suck and the build quality is nothing impressive, but the sheer price range is astounding. i picked up an 580 for $40 8x5in active area, with a pen, replacement nibs, driver cd and a manual. it works fine for art and excellent for osu!. the micro usb port is a bit wobbly though.
Riven is eu
Does anyone know if the new ctl-490 is good for osu! ? I still want to buy the ctl-480 but I can't find it anywhere except amazon on high prizes from untrusted salesmen.
Edit: By the way guys,what do you think about this?
DieOrYouWillDie
I am also interested in the CTL471 and CTL671, would they work for osu well?

And also, does the smaller workspace matter if I buy the smaller CTL471?
TakuMii
The Wacom One is just a region-specific rebranding of the Wacom Bamboo Pen (CTL-471), which was a pretty popular tablet for osu! back in its day, and should perform about the same as the Intuos.

Also, keep in mind that what Wacom calls "small" is the tablet that most people use for osu! (it's still bigger than the osu!tablet), so you shouldn't even bother with the medium size unless you're also planning on drawing.
Mr Meeseeks_old_1

Riven is eu wrote:

Does anyone know if the new ctl-490 is good for osu! ? I still want to buy the ctl-480 but I can't find it anywhere except amazon on high prizes from untrusted salesmen.
Edit: By the way guys,what do you think about this?
I'm a new osu player and I'm using a ctl 490 and its working very nicely for me so far. I would definitely recommend it
DeletedUser_1503728
Quick question about the osu!tablet (in case any owners in here have it or a Huion in general): do they come with batteries? If not, what batteries are needed?
Riven is eu

Luna Was Here wrote:

Quick question about the osu!tablet (in case any owners in here have it or a Huion in general): do they come with batteries? If not, what batteries are needed?
Triple A batteries
DeletedUser_1503728

Riven is eu wrote:

Luna Was Here wrote:

Quick question about the osu!tablet (in case any owners in here have it or a Huion in general): do they come with batteries? If not, what batteries are needed?
Triple A batteries
Thanks
Riven is eu
I just got the wacom one s tablet today,it's sexy af ! No problems whatsoever till now,but it's a little bit hard to get used to since I've been playing with mouse for so long,I can't do 4-5 star maps like I used to but everything takes time ...
Kyozoru
You don't get better using tablet lol
Nicola

Riven is eu wrote:

I just got the wacom one s tablet today,it's sexy af ! No problems whatsoever till now,but it's a little bit hard to get used to since I've been playing with mouse for so long,I can't do 4-5 star maps like I used to but everything takes time ...
You said it.. It takes time
Riven is eu

Riven is eu wrote:

I just got the wacom one s tablet today,it's sexy af ! No problems whatsoever till now,but it's a little bit hard to get used to since I've been playing with mouse for so long,I can't do 4-5 star maps like I used to but everything takes time ...
my aim is wayyy better now with the tablet
Joseph124
Can someone recommend a good and not expensive tablet? Besides Osu! I want it for not professional drawing...
fb39ca4

Joseph124 wrote:

Can someone recommend a good and not expensive tablet? Besides Osu! I want it for not professional drawing...
You can buy a Huion 420, which is the same model as the osu!tablet, in plain black.

You can also buy an XP-Pen 430. It's a new product, but there is at least one osu! player who says it is good. This tablet has a lighter pen that does not need batteries.
aeoluz_old
What are good tablets that are cheap and good for beginners? Im level 11 with 88.63% accuracy and I think I may need a tablet. Also, how do you click with the tablet pen?
Deva

aeoluz wrote:

What are good tablets that are cheap and good for beginners? Im level 11 with 88.63% accuracy and I think I may need a tablet. Also, how do you click with the tablet pen?
You don't need a tablet. Play more.
2015071
pffff... who cares. I use wii controller to play osu.
Annex
I know this brand isn't often mentioned but i plan to buy the Xp-pen Star G430 or the Star 01.
Which one should i buy, both have 2048 pressure and 5080 lpi. Is the star 01 even compatible for osu?
I also am gonna graphic design and digital paint so i need it to be compatible with programs such as Sai and photoshop.
Aharu

aeoluz wrote:

What are good tablets that are cheap and good for beginners? Im level 11 with 88.63% accuracy and I think I may need a tablet. Also, how do you click with the tablet pen?
Play more with mouse first.
Wagarasu_old

Agent_James wrote:

I know this brand isn't often mentioned but i plan to buy the Xp-pen Star G430 or the Star 01.
Which one should i buy, both have 2048 pressure and 5080 lpi. Is the star 01 even compatible for osu?
I also am gonna graphic design and digital paint so i need it to be compatible with programs such as Sai and photoshop.
I have the G430, I would definitely recommend it for osu...
I don't know if it works on photoshop, but it probably does.
Hacccchan
this helped ty
SayNoToStim
Does somebody know a good tablet for around 70€?
I wanted to buy the Wacom ctl 480 but i cant seem to find it anywhere where i dont have to pay like 30-40€ shipping (I live in Germany)
Rdzu
Just buy the CTL490.
Hyyy6
Planning to buy G430, because I can already understand that I won't be able to play through maps with 5+ stars on the mouse with my prefered sensitivity and trying a higher one is very painful. But on the other hand than osu loses a way to train in aiming with mouth. Also, I'm a bit afraid cause I'm left-handed.
Any suggestions, guys?
[-nekko-]
i accidently order the osu! tablet... is there any way i can un-order it?
Dash95
Hello to everyone here, today I was searching about a cheap tablet that let me play (osu) and work editing images like photoshop.

There are 2 tablets in my mind right now:
-Genius i405x
Pros:
I can buy it on my city.
More active space.
Cons:
4:3 support.
There is no repair for a broken pen. (I need to brought a entire new tablet)

-Osu!Tablet 2016
Pros:
Better pressure, and other numbers that I don't understand.
Doesn't use battery.
16:9 support.
Cons:
Less active space.
It's out of my country which in Argentina is always bad.

So anyone can tell me pros and cons about it? I have the money to buy them, but I don't want to waste it.

Regards.
lylee73

Dash95 wrote:

Hello to everyone here, today I was searching about a cheap tablet that let me play (osu) and work editing images like photoshop.

There are 2 tablets in my mind right now:
-Genius i405x
Pros:
I can buy it on my city.
More active space.
Cons:
4:3 support.
There is no repair for a broken pen. (I need to brought a entire new tablet)

-Osu!Tablet 2016
Pros:
Better pressure, and other numbers that I don't understand.
Doesn't use battery.
16:9 support.
Cons:
Less active space.
It's out of my country which in Argentina is always bad.

So anyone can tell me pros and cons about it? I have the money to buy them, but I don't want to waste it.

Regards.
I am no pro in osu!, but go with the osu!tablet; it's somewhat better than the Genius.
Red Moon
What tablet is recommended for someone whom will ONLY use the tablet for osu?
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