Wacom tablet

KHDZN · 10-22-2008, 04:54 PM

Does anyone out there use a Wacom Tablet? I would like to purchase one but am not sure what I should get. I am a full-time professional graphic designer so I figure I should get a better quality tablet. But I don't want to pay $300+

Any reviews/suggestions/advice?

Thanks!
Karen

Gerhard Schlee · 10-22-2008, 10:49 PM

I have a Genius one, 4x6 inches... I paid equivalent to U$ 60... it's quite simple, but it fits me well, as it is not my main work tool...

Rockhart · 10-22-2008, 11:13 PM

I have a bamboo tablet (about 8.5 X 5.3) and it didn't cost to much... I think about 120$... Anyways it works great! the pro one just offers more sensitivity ... which is hard to notice anyways unless you're a pro. I wouldn't go any smaller than the tablet size I have though... In fact I'd go bigger if you have the $. hope this helps!

KHDZN · 10-23-2008, 05:15 AM

Thanks guys -- helps a lot!!

computerlove · 10-24-2008, 07:20 PM

I have a graphire that I bought initially to stop carpal tunnel, and it is great. I use it as a mouse replacement, very happy with it, now I rarely use the mouse.

eyeball-design · 10-24-2008, 11:16 PM

Things to consider when getting a tablet

1. Pressure levels - example. Wacom offers two series of tablets. The intous series features more pressure levels which is critical if you are doing airbrush, sketches, painting and similar forms of artwork. The pressure level determine how strong or light your stroke will be.

2. Size - 4 x 5 is small. 6 x 8 is a good size but again it will depend on what you are going to use it for. If you are trying to do traditional art techniques (sketches, painting) with the tablet then a bigger size might be your only option.

Bumblebee_Dsgn · 10-25-2008, 04:04 AM

I have a Wacom Intuos3 6x8 and I'm very pleased with it but I can't tell you how much it was it because it was a gift from my mom but I think it wasn't very expensive.

Chung Dha · 10-25-2008, 04:30 PM

I got one graphire not using it because it got a Tablet PC, can draw on my screen now to dont use it anymore.

brian_lsf · 12-21-2008, 10:50 AM

I use my Intuos3 6x8 for everything; browsing, design stuff, painting, 3d modelling-anim, video stuff, even video games haha... to the point that using a mouse feels awkward now lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by eyeball-design

If you are trying to do traditional art techniques (sketches, painting) with the tablet then a bigger size might be your only option.

umm i don't think so.. it really depends on the user
I'm a digital painter/illustrator and 6x8 is perfect for me, bigger is too big (except if it's a cintiq)

slbergh · 12-28-2008, 08:47 PM

I have an Intuos3 6x11 (widescreen) that I use with my TabletPC. It has finer control than my computer's built-in tablet, though normally I only use the Wacom when I'm docked.

B.T.Klemensowsk · 01-06-2009, 03:51 PM

I use a wacom tablet, at work, it is 11 by 6. Not sure what the price is exactly but i would defiantly recommend it. I use it with a dual monitor mac and i cant live without it now. Although some applications are a little dependent on a mouse i still need to have both, but the tablet comes with a stylus and a mouse so you dont need anything else.

awhipl · 01-07-2009, 06:45 PM

A tablet is definitely my next step in terms of hardware. I was thinking about getting a Bamboo but I'm wondering if they won't be sensitive enough.

10-22-2008, 04:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
KHDZN Design Team Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 245	Wacom tablet Does anyone out there use a Wacom Tablet? I would like to purchase one but am not sure what I should get. I am a full-time professional graphic designer so I figure I should get a better quality tablet. But I don't want to pay $300+ Any reviews/suggestions/advice? Thanks! Karen

10-22-2008, 11:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rockhart Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MT Posts: 46	I have a bamboo tablet (about 8.5 X 5.3) and it didn't cost to much... I think about 120$... Anyways it works great! the pro one just offers more sensitivity ... which is hard to notice anyways unless you're a pro. I wouldn't go any smaller than the tablet size I have though... In fact I'd go bigger if you have the $. hope this helps! __________________ --AndrewLockhartDesign.com--

10-25-2008, 04:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chung Dha Design Team Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,086	I got one graphire not using it because it got a Tablet PC, can draw on my screen now to dont use it anymore. __________________ ChungDha.com

12-28-2008, 08:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
slbergh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 35	I have an Intuos3 6x11 (widescreen) that I use with my TabletPC. It has finer control than my computer's built-in tablet, though normally I only use the Wacom when I'm docked. __________________ There are two different kinds of people in this world: those who finish what they start, and ---Brad Ramsey

01-06-2009, 03:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
B.T.Klemensowsk Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ridgewood, Queens NY Posts: 10	I use a wacom tablet, at work, it is 11 by 6. Not sure what the price is exactly but i would defiantly recommend it. I use it with a dual monitor mac and i cant live without it now. Although some applications are a little dependent on a mouse i still need to have both, but the tablet comes with a stylus and a mouse so you dont need anything else. __________________ - B.T.Klemensowski Graphic Design / Fine Art

10-22-2008, 10:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gerhard Schlee Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil Posts: 34	I have a Genius one, 4x6 inches... I paid equivalent to U$ 60... it's quite simple, but it fits me well, as it is not my main work tool...

10-23-2008, 05:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
KHDZN Design Team Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 245	Thanks guys -- helps a lot!!

10-24-2008, 07:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
computerlove Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 25	I have a graphire that I bought initially to stop carpal tunnel, and it is great. I use it as a mouse replacement, very happy with it, now I rarely use the mouse.

10-24-2008, 11:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
eyeball-design Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 7	Things to consider when getting a tablet 1. Pressure levels - example. Wacom offers two series of tablets. The intous series features more pressure levels which is critical if you are doing airbrush, sketches, painting and similar forms of artwork. The pressure level determine how strong or light your stroke will be. 2. Size - 4 x 5 is small. 6 x 8 is a good size but again it will depend on what you are going to use it for. If you are trying to do traditional art techniques (sketches, painting) with the tablet then a bigger size might be your only option.

10-25-2008, 04:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bumblebee_Dsgn Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Portugal Posts: 50	I have a Wacom Intuos3 6x8 and I'm very pleased with it but I can't tell you how much it was it because it was a gift from my mom but I think it wasn't very expensive.

01-07-2009, 06:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
awhipl Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 11	A tablet is definitely my next step in terms of hardware. I was thinking about getting a Bamboo but I'm wondering if they won't be sensitive enough.

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