pen tablets

[-Vormav-]

I think that if you're willing to spend $190 for your tablet, then you should spend just a little bit more to get a Wacom Intuos. The 4x5 is $219.

[nafa]

If you present need started off with an old scanner's deficiency, how do you plan on using a Wacom to address the need? Scanners are for capturing images into digital media, whereas tablets are mainly for freehand drawing/painting. I have difficulty in seeing how a wacom can ever replace a 24-bit or higher resolution scanner. Suggest you consider carefully before blowing $200-300.

[kwshipman]

I use a Wacom Intuos 6x8 at school and a Aiptek 6x8 at home, and I can honestly say that the Wacom is worth every penny. I got the aiptek for around $100, and while it may sound like a good deal, it is not. The pen requires a battery, the pressure sensitivity sucks, no eraser on the pen and not nearly as customizable as the Wacom. So if you consider another brand, don't, its not worth it.

As far as the Wacom's go, go with the Intous if you can (they have a higher resolution and better pressure sensitivity), for size, just pick the one that feels the best. I tend to draw very large, so I got a 6x8. Others prefer the 4x5.

[Mystic_X]

If you present need started off with an old scanner's deficiency, how do you plan on using a Wacom to address the need? Scanners are for capturing images into digital media, whereas tablets are mainly for freehand drawing/painting. I have difficulty in seeing how a wacom can ever replace a 24-bit or higher resolution scanner. Suggest you consider carefully before blowing $200-300.
Not quite, I said that I was thinking ('I thought of buying a new 1') about geting a new scanner then I thought that having my old scanner plus a pen tablet would be even better... And on the other hand I can get a nice 24 or even 32 bit scanner for less then $100 I even saw something about brand new 42 bit scaner for around 90 bucks on ebay. And my question was actually wouldn't I save some time (and get better results) if i just get a pen tablet... nothing fancy thou, just something to fix the lines and probably the colors on renderes, textures and so on. And if it's reasonable to get one table what would be the optimal solution cost/preformace.. don't forghet I'm a noob, I dont run a studio, I just waste some time on 3d modeling :)

[nafa]

" just something to fix the lines and probably the colors on renderes, textures and so on"

Once you get use to using a tablet, the Graphire will definitely allow you to do the above. Many artists turned out fantastic computer art using the Graphire.

Assume you have read the other thread (Graphire or Intuos) that is going one at this time in this forum. If not, pls do. Plenty of info there also.

[Mystic_X]

Yeah I had a look on the other thread and I just ordered my graphire studio xl :)

Thanks for the feedback guys :)

[TtR]

Heya,

In relation to this thread.

I have a chance to buy used Wacom Intuos A5 tablet, but it's a serial-port version. Do they usually work equally good/precise compared to newer USB-versions in Windows XP (and PS CS)?

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