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Sid70 · 07-04-2011, 12:18 PM

I dont wanna go ballistic, jsut want to experience it and see if i can bring back up my drawing skills. Anybody has any budget model to recommend? So far i have a spot on: Wacom Intuos3 A4

amateurbfs · 07-04-2011, 06:51 PM

I use the Intuos 4 small size and like it a lot. Was 200US or so new. They have the bamboo series which is quite a bit cheaper for the larger sized ones.

itto · 07-04-2011, 07:12 PM

for just starting out, you won't even need a wacom.. perhaps have a look at the "genius mousepen" series.. i think you can get one of those for like 60 bucks or so (last time i checked) - use it with Corel Painter and you'll have a great time, this i promise!

crockett · 07-04-2011, 07:13 PM

I don't think Wacom makes a "cheap" tablet. I'm pretty sure any of theirs will set you back at least $200.

Keep in mind that tablets aren't exactly like drawing on paper either, if you're used to free hand drawing, they take a bit of getting used to.

Kevin Marx · 07-04-2011, 07:21 PM

I love my wacom for my photo work. Having been out of it for a little bit, I am back to mouse for general stuff, but for the longest time I would always toss my mouse aside when someone else had been at my computer and was using it.

I have the 9x12 and it is a little too big sometimes, but usually just right.

itto · 07-04-2011, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by crockett

Keep in mind that tablets aren't exactly like drawing on paper either, if you're used to free hand drawing, they take a bit of getting used to.

but once you GET it, regarding the hand/eye/screen coordination thingy.. it's cool!
shouldn't take that long..

DeanCapture · 07-04-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by amateurbfs

I use the Intuos 4 small size and like it a lot.

I have that one and the medium one too. I use the medium with my desktop and the small is tucked inside my MacBook Pro case so it goes with me when I travel.

They take a bit of getting used to but once you do, you'll LOVE it. I might suggest picking up this DVD. Lots of good tips & tricks on getting the best out of your tablet when using it with Photoshop and it'll get you up and rolling quickly!

crockett · 07-04-2011, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by itto

but once you GET it, regarding the hand/eye/screen coordination thingy.. it's cool!
shouldn't take that long..

Yea true, just making the point, because my first one was a cheapy that was really big because I thought it would be like drawing on paper. I ended up realizing that I didn't even use half the space on it and it ended up being way to big as it took up too much space on the desk.

machinegunkelly · 07-04-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by crockett

Yea true, just making the point, because my first one was a cheapy that was really big because I thought it would be like drawing on paper. I ended up realizing that I didn't even use half the space on it and it ended up being way to big as it took up too much space on the desk.

This.

I had the intuos and found it too big and annoying, went back to my old graphire 2, it's been going strong for at least 6 years now!

amateurbfs · 07-04-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by crockett

I don't think Wacom makes a "cheap" tablet.

The Bamboo series are 100 I believe for the biggest model, smaller ones are around 70. I think these ones can be used by touch as well.

bronco67 · 07-04-2011, 09:37 PM

I have a Bamboo, and its pretty nice. I prefer a smaller drawing space.

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crockett in a van by the river Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 76,806	I don't think Wacom makes a "cheap" tablet. I'm pretty sure any of theirs will set you back at least $200. Keep in mind that tablets aren't exactly like drawing on paper either, if you're used to free hand drawing, they take a bit of getting used to. Last edited by crockett; 07-04-2011 at 07:14 PM..

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