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I currently own a Graphire3 4×5, an Intuous2 6×8, an Intuous3 9×12, and the Cintiq 21UX.
Why? Well, I started using the Intuous2. I was very pleased with it. But then, Wacom introduced its Intuous3, which I bought because of its higher levels of pressure sensitivity (1,024 compared to 512 of the Intuous2), and higher lines per inch resolution: 5,080, and also because I wanted a bigger tablet to fit my style. I find bigger tablets more confortable for me. Then, I bought the Graphire3 for my laptop. I am not impressed with this one. I find its response is slow and sometimes I have to click several times to execute what I want. It doesn’t matter how I tweak the settings, it still behaves the same. Maybe I got a defective tablet. Who knows. I found it too small for me. Luckily, the new Graphire4 has many improvements worth the try. The only thing with the Graphire4 is its lower levels of pressure sensitivity compared with the Intuous3.Last, I bought the Cintiq 21UX, which is the best of both worlds but at a much higher price since it’s also a monitor. I use this Cintiq as well as the Intuous3 on the same computer since I am running 2 monitors. And yes, I’m still using my old Intuous2 on a second computer.
But for my paintings, I prefer the highest levels of pressure sensitivity I can get in a tablet. It does make a difference. I have heard of people saying that it doesn’t matter but that really depends on the type of work you do. For me, it does matter. I can tell the difference between the two since I work also with very detailed work as well as more loose work.
Below, are some helpful links regarding Wacom tablets/interactive pen display/tablet pc:
http://www.wacom.com/productinfo/index.cfm – Wacom products review
http://www.videobytes.com.au/products/index.asp – additional infoEnjoy
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/ C&C always welcome and appreciated. [/I]The common considerations when getting a tablet are usually performance, cost, and size.
There has always been the question of what brand to get and whats the difference in quality between these brands. Based on my researchh on this there is a complete agreement that Wacom tablets are the way to go. They have a great design and are considered the formost experts on building tablets. Thats not to say another brand wont be good or worth it, just that if you buy a wacom, you can be confident that you wont find anything better or more advanced (not including various model designs that wacom makes). I have no personal experience with other brand tablets except for at the tech store and a few reviews I’ve read. The feel of some brands felt awkward in some instances and an overal, not as good of a feel as Wacom tablets and pens. Reviews arnt bad for various brands, but the reviews I’ve read usually aknowlage that Wacoms are still the better brand, but if cost is a factor and wacoms are too expensive, then there are still solid options available.
The cost of tablets range from 50-3000 depending on what you get. Wacoms sport I believe 3 diffent models, (cheap, moderate, expensive, Janet has a wonderful indepth explanation on the differences of each model), graphire,Inuous, and Cintiuq. I only have personal experience with the intuous Model, wich are priced from 200-500 depending on size. I love my tablet andcant say anything bad about its design or performance. My research on graphires (a consideration I had) was that the difference in performance, or sensativity) while noticable, was not too different. IMO, if one is looking to digitally paint, an Intuous is the way to go. If one is looking to do more web graphic, vector art and simple photo manipulations, then the graphire is prob more than capable enough to meet your needs at a cheaper cost. If one can afford the cintiw , a SWEET looking toy, then post more about what you think about it, cause Im dreaming of getting one :P
The size of tablet to use is all about preference and how one likes to draw IMO. The cost of a tablet sometimes decides the size of the tablet for us, but for thoose who still cant decide i suggest really asking yourself how you like to draw. IMO, one who likes to draw from the elbow will like the larger sized tablet and might become frustrated at the smaller sized tablets available. Those who like to draw from the wrist, who might not have enough desktop space (I slap my 9×12 on lap though) might get a lil annoyed at the larger sized tablets.
Additional considerations for those buying a new tablet. Wacom, while more expensive, also include a software bundle perfect for thos new to digital art. They also have a solid warrentee and good costumer service (I once freaked cause it didnt work, and got an email the next day explaining what i needed to do to fix the issue i had, took me all but 2 mins to get my tablet back in perfect working condition).
My 2 cents.
C&C always welcomed. Frank
www.MyDigitalWorkshop.com
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