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Subject: Tablets (and not the pill type!)

Quitter opened this issue on Oct 14, 2005 · 8 posts
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Quitter ( ) posted Fri, 14 October 2005 at 11:30 AM · edited Tue, 26 November 2024 at 8:31 AM

Hi all,

Been AGES since I posted or even launched my bryce/poser and I'm keen as hell to get back to trying to learn this crazy 3d world. Before my extended break it became obvious to me that I needed a wacom tablet of some sort and I was wondering if anyone could advise me on an entry level product? Gotta admit I am blissfully ignorant about them so any advice from anyone who uses one would be greatly appreciated! Oh, best say I use an apple MAC (for my sins).

Thanks in advance, Q.

Message edited on: 10/14/2005 11:38

Jumpstartme2 ( ) posted Fri, 14 October 2005 at 4:10 PM

I use a Wacom Graphire3 4x5. Its small..and my first tablet..took some getting used to ;) Only paid $104.00 USD for it at Best Buy. I would say go for the cheaper,smaller versions if you have never used one before...wouldn't want to go to a great expense if you decide its not for you :)

~Jani

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dreamsosweet ( ) posted Sat, 15 October 2005 at 1:28 AM

Attached Link: Tablet thread

Here's a link to a thread in the Paint Shop Pro Forum about good "try-out" tablets, and some are as low as $30 USD....

elizabyte ( ) posted Sat, 15 October 2005 at 1:58 AM

Gotta admit I am blissfully ignorant about them Why is not knowing about pen tablets blissful? ;-) Personally, my best recommendation would be to go with a genuine Wacom tablet, and don't waste your money on an "off brand". I have a Graphire II, a small one (my desk isn't very big), and I find it works very well for everything I need to do. You can get bigger ones and more expensive ones with greater sensitivity, of course, but whatever you get, make sure it's a Wacom (learned that one the hard way!). bonni

"When a man gives his opinion, he's a man. When a woman gives her opinion, she's a bitch." - Bette Davis

Quitter ( ) posted Sat, 15 October 2005 at 5:14 AM

Thanks for your advice guys - very much appreciated!

Seven Wolves ( ) posted Fri, 21 October 2005 at 2:06 PM

Tried using Wacom tablets twice with two different systems. Either it worked with Photoshop OR Painter, but never both. No one at Wacom could give me a reason why. So, as opposed to spending another couple of hundred, I bought a tablet by AIPTEK, the 12000U. It's got a large working surface, pressure sensitivity like a Wacom, and less than half the price. You can see them at www.aiptek.com

elizabyte ( ) posted Sat, 22 October 2005 at 6:36 AM

That's really odd. My Wacom works in both.... I will check out the AIPTEK, though. bonni

"When a man gives his opinion, he's a man. When a woman gives her opinion, she's a bitch." - Bette Davis

Quitter ( ) posted Sat, 22 October 2005 at 6:52 AM

Thanks again for all the advice guys, I took a quick look at the AIPTEK ones but they look like they are PC only - suprise suprise, nothings affordable is available for the mac =(

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