I have been thinking about a tablet for some time now. Does anyone know the difference between and Intuos and a Wacom?

What do you use and why?

Thanks in advance guys I've been thinking about  this  so long and am pretty ready to buy but not sure where to go. I'm thinking I'll need an older version of whatever it is due to my older  computer though lol.

I use an Intuos 2 tablet, made by Wacom. So there is not really a difference :) I use an A5-sized one, the smallest is just too small for me. But if you don't have the cash it is a good start. The Graphire series is cheaper and just as good for starting with the pen. I hardly ever touch a mouse anymore. I am even going to push the 'Post Reply' button with my Graphire pen in a moment. Greetings!

I use Graphire size A5 and its an excellent tool :)

Tihomir

Attached Link: Wacom Intuos

If you haven't already, check out the Wacom website.  On your right hand side are some links that will lead you to tablet comparisons and determining which tablet is right for you.  Maybe the website will fill in some blanks in information.

I think you will be pleased with any Wacom product you purchase.   There are lots of graphic program tips as well on their site.

have 2 Wacom Intuos 2 tablets.  9x12 and a 4x5.  I may buy a 6x8 here soon.  Kinda The Three Bears.  9x12 is big and you have to make large movements with the wrist.  4x5 is soo small for me but it's great for small detail work.  6x8 is what everybody told me to get and I did not.

You can find good deals on NEW Wacom tablets on Ebay.com from reliable dealers, just look at the number of sales they have and if it's in a retail box.

Since Adobe and Corel both support Wacom and the features of those tablets I would not buy one of the cheaper tablets by other maufactuers.  I have and got rid of them quickly and went with Wacom.  Could have saved a lot of money if I had just saved and got the Wacom tablets in the 1st place.

Wacom is a manufacturer of tablets. Intuos is one of their models. That is the only difference.

My first tablet was a 4x5 Wacom Graphire. It was ideal for me at the time -- it's great for beginners whose hands movements in drawing are fairly small.

My current tablet is a 6x9 Wacom Intuos. It has more pressure sensitivity, which I found I needed, and the slightly bigger size is better for me now that I have more room on my desk and have more confident sweeps of my hand as I draw or paint.

The best way for you to find out what model you need is to go to Wacom's site and take the little test they have, which asks you about how you work and what you want in a tablet. From your answers, they will suggest a good size and model for you to get.

:)

I use the Intuos3 9x12 and love it! Very hard to go back to a mouse once you have used this.

I know that all the talk here is for Wacom, but there are useable alternatives that work out MUCH cheaper.... I have now had 3 different pads, all 5" x 6" and all costing around 25-30 Pounds (British), so around $55 US.

Can't remember the make of the first, but I had no problems at all with it.  My ex has it and won't give me it back.  The second was a Genius, though I'm sure it's all the same inside as the shape and dimensions were the same.  My current girlfriend uses it and won't give it back to me.  My latest is a Nisis, and is identical to the Genius.  It's my Dad's and I'll be damned if he's getting it back.

I'm not a graphics pro, but I've used Wacom pads - the only difference I found was the sensitivity of the pen tip, and to be honest it in no way justified the price tag. 

One thing I have to agree on however, is not wanting to go back to the mouse........

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But you have some trouble actually using the tablet as well?

I'm not sure which way you mean 'trouble' - if you mean as regarding the actual performance of the pads, quite the opposite..... I find they more than meet my needs on all counts - I am the first to admit that I'm not a professional, but my artwork still requires a fair amount of fine work. 

When I came over to the States I actually found I had forgot the driver disk for my current one - XP found it and set it up without a problem on a new system. (Granted I don't have the utilities that come with it, but it works the way it should, which is my main thing).

If you mean 'trouble' as in getting used to it, I have to say no - getting used to a keyboard is 100 times harder, imo!  The only thing I found was trying Photoshop with the pen sensetivity 'on' or 'off' for line thickness - I prefer it off, but I'm sure that's a matter of taste.

The only trouble I have using the things is keeping them to myself........

Cheers.

Keeping them to myself was what I actually referred to :-) I only use a pen and tablet, my Mighty Mouse is really dusty...

As AprilGem said,  Wacom is the manufacturer and Intuos is the model. A great graphics tablet! Some people feel a need for large but not necessary for most graphic artists depending on your system. Wacom is expensive but well worth the price depending on size. I‘m most at home with a 6X5 Intuos II (about $300 USD).

Quest

I have and use both the Intous3 6x8 and Grapphire4 6x8 and love them. The above comments are correct - the 9x12 was too big and the 4x5 was just too small.

I used to own an Aiptek and it worked just great as well - the only problem I had with it was that I needed to change the battery for the pen (the Wacom pens don't need batteries).

Inkyy was right - once you get used to using a tablet you never wanna pick up a mouse again for any kind of drawing and/or creative use.

I like the Intous3 a little better simply for the hotkeys - I've recently gotten very used to keeping my other hand hovering over the hotkeys and it really does save me some time.

Yeah, the Wacom's are expensive, but they're not targeting the casual/non-professional user. They have some extra bells and whistles, and they are fully aware that businesses have the bonus of a tax writeoff for equipment purchases.

Hope that helps-
-Lew ;-)