which graphics tablet to buy?

[mak]

hi,

i am looking to buy a graphics tablet to aid my design work. i do not want a cheapy one that breaks down on me. i see this as an investment i can use for many years to come.

i have looked around and they cost on average between £50 - £500.

as mentioned on this forum the wacom brand is highly recommended. there are probably more though.

can people who have a graphics tablet or know more about them suggest some possible tablets that would be a good buy for my design work.

budget is anything upto £300 odd.

thanks,

 

[milozauckerman]

The 6" x 8" Graphire and Intuos lines from Wacom seem to be the standard. The Intuos tablets are more sensitive and can sense the angle at which you're drawing, the Graphires can't.

 

[Bern]

For serious design or art I recommend the Wacom Intuos 3 range. They have 1,024 levels of tip and eraser Pressure Sensitivity, +-60 degrees of Tilt Sensitivity and three different nib styles (the Graphire range does not have changeable nibs and is a lot less sensitive).

 

[mak]

hi,

is this the model that would be a great buy for my needs. hopefully it can last a long time and ease the workflow etc.

http://www.wacom-europe.com/uk/products/intuos/intuos3_a4.asp

thanks,

 

[mak]

any more Intuos3 A4 feedback would be great.

i am looking to buy it this weekend.

thanks,