Which Graphics Tablet is best?

archer001 · Forum Newbie Joined: Aug 07, 2004 Posts: 4

I've been agonizing over purchasing a tablet and stylus for my artwork (as opposed to the mouse and its brick-like feel!) and was wondering if anyone can give advice as to what to buy? I use a PC, not a Mac, btw.

Aremis · Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 10:00 pm Post subject:

Pretty much anything by Wacom works great with either Mac or PC. Ive owned numerous versions of their tablets, and loved each of them. Ive had many only because Im too hard on them.
Im not a big fan of the mouse they supply - Cheaply made and low-end - But then, all I use it for is the pen and tablet anyhow.

The rest of your choice will be pricing - The more you pay of course means the better the tablet. More options, more pressure sensitivity, more tablet space in terms of size.
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archer001 · Forum Newbie Joined: Aug 07, 2004 Posts: 4

Thanks - I suppose my next question is of the higher priced tablets would I need to be discerning or would anything do the job pretty much? You mention that you've worn out a lot - is there one that is more durable for instance than others?

Aremis · Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 11:33 pm Post subject:

Well, the intuos is definetly the high end of the spectrum, from Wacom. Its very durable - My wearing them out was more to neglect rather than over usage. Things like spilling drinks on them, dropping them repeatedly when moving them around, even things like keeping my ashtray (yes, Im a smoker...sue me...I dare ya's), and getting ash all over it, is usually enough to kill any hardware.

But my current Wacomis the 6x8 graphire3. Works beautifully, you can get it relateively cheap, under 300$ (Or cheaper on eBay im sure), and depending on your level of graphics experience, will more than suit your requirements Im sure.
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archer001 · Forum Newbie Joined: Aug 07, 2004 Posts: 4

Thank you...I'm getting a quote from a PC store for both the 6x8 and 9x12 versions...currently the larger is a little cheaper for features etc. I'll try not to a) sue you for smoking b) spill coffee c) sit on my tablet once I buy it :roll:

hitterquitter · Forum Newbie Joined: Dec 14, 2008 Posts: 3

i got a questin what would be a good tablet for a total newbie?? with a limited budget lol

Aremis · Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 5:53 am Post subject:

Either of the two low end ones that Wacom offer. I think now, they go by a new different name - can't recall what at the moment - but you can usually pick up the smallest one for about 99$.
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hitterquitter · Forum Newbie Joined: Dec 14, 2008 Posts: 3

ok thanx aremis aprecia the advice might just go and get me a tablet i know exactly where to get though the names skips me as well lol

Aremis · Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 1:37 pm Post subject:

I believe its called the Bamboo now actually, now that I think of it...weird name, but still the same tablet that use to be known as the Graphire.
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