Hello,
I'm looking to purchase a graphics tablet to do post work. There are many choices out there. If it all possible I would like to get feedback from people on the type and size of graphics tablet they use. Of that name Brands of course Wacom,  USB,  LaPazz,  VisTable,  Adesso and Medion Design just to name a few. So input on this would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!  Thanks!

I am no pro at postwork, but i use a Wacom myself. Maily for dpline modeling ,but it works fine for my limited painting as well (;

Hey Buddy ... buy a wacom ..and nothing less .. its the best around..
I had medion and the sorts ..but they are much less in quality and performance ..

Greetz
Chris

I have a Wacom Intuos 3, 9X12.  I can't compare with other brands because I've only ever worked with a wacom.  The one I had before was a small one, it was a bit too small for my liking, this one is large, and it's perfect, but I'm thinking medium would probably have been just fine as well.

It takes a bit of practice to get used to it, but once you're used to it, you won;t want to go back to a mouse.  :)

Even at the low end, Wacoms are probably a better deal than some of the other brands. My ol' Graphire 3 is pretty reliable and trustworthy after all this time. (The stylus is seeing some wear from lots of use, but nothing beyond reasonable.) Their proprietary RF (or is it induction?) tech means the stylus is lightweight and uses no batteries, and the tablet designs are sturdy and straightforward. The budget models will provide a simpler stylus that has about a quarter of the sensitivity resolution of the mainline models, but in most cases that's probably not too noticable - and some things can still be worked around by dialing in settings via the software. If you can afford the Intuos, get it. If not, the Bamboo (which replaced the Graphire) probably isn't too bad a deal either. As for tablet size, pick one that fits in a range comfortable for how you draw. (Take a look at how you use the paper or canvases you have lying around and go from there. The tablets are sized accordingly.) Going too big is probably not worth the money or workspace real-estate, as where too small may seem cramped and leave you wanting more.

I know if I had opportunity to upgrade, I'd go one size up and to the Intuos model. Not sure how much that tells.

I've heard some people say other brands are ok, but the stylus part either needs a battery or even has less sensitivity range than the low-end Wacom. Or the tablet itself is bulkier and flimsier than the Wacom. I guess for some folks, tablet size may take a precedent over other features.

Now whenever those patents become due to expire, then shopping around might get more interesting. But I don't think we're there just yet.

I would like to thank you all for your input. You have helped me immeasurably. With all the choices out there it's very difficult to make a decision based solely on the manufacturers rhetoric. Thanks again for all your help!!!!!!

I guess I'd have to throw in another vote for Wacom. I use an Intuos 3 (19x12) and before that an Intuos 2. Couldn't get along with Painter/Photoshop without it now.

Tossing my 2 cents on the table as well - Wacom - got Intuous3 6x8's for all 3 workstations. Can't work without 'em.

-Lew

wacom intuos 3 for me too, awesome bit of kit, would never be with out one again.

haven't seen what the prices are recently but can say it is an investment you wouldn't regret making.

( wacom if you are reading this awesome plug from me, and want to send me a little something, you know i've been eyeing up that one where you get the monitor screen onto the tablet, ...well you know where i'm at if you wanna send something like that over to me....is all i'm saying...)

( vince runs off to see if the postie has delivered his pressie from wacom yet )

I have a Wacom Intuos 3, 9X12. and b4 that a Wacom graphire..
I wouldn't use anything but a wacom :D

I'd kill or maim to own a tablet. But only a Wacom.

I have the exact same one as Lucie, and I also think medium would have been fine too, but I do like the large size of mine =)

Wacom all the way!

Wacom Intous 3 definately!

Havent messed with alot of 3d yet but I do alot of drawing and painting in CS4 and painter and I use a toshiba portage tablet pc. It is really nice to be able to draw and paint right on the image that I am looking at.

as with many others, Wacom IS the way to go. i have two, a 4x6 @ home and a 9x12 @ the office

stylus takes a little to get use to when you first switch over from the mouse... after that it becomes quite normal.

:)
retrocity

Started out with the Intuos 2.........finally bought the Cintiq 21UX. Best investment I've made.