which wacom tablet?

[nvanherpt]

looking at getting a tablet - finally. does anyone have advice on a good model to get?

[percydaman]

yea, of course go with wacom. dont get the graphire. Its usuable but just barely.

heres what I use at work:



Its 6x8 Wacom Intuos3. If you prefer smaller strokes, then go for the smaller version. I probably wouldn't recommend anything else.

[CCS]

Exactly the same as mine. I love it.

(Percy, tell me you didn't add the flare on the LED....)

[nvanherpt]

cool, thanks guys. it's not toooooooo expensive here in the uk (231,88 EUR). have to swing it past the finance director - maybe i'll cook her dinner for a change

[percydaman]

Exactly the same as mine. I love it.

(Percy, tell me you didn't add the flare on the LED....)

haha what if I did? naw...thats a hotlink to their website.

[ezrhythm]

wacom is wicked... we got 1 on G5, for illustations and concept drawing tho...

[rhino]

I would get a size up from the 6x8, once you go widescreen/dualscreen the active area gets too small if you use it in non-mouse mode. You can always assign a smaller active area on a larger tablet if you find it too big. Future proof.

[CCS]

I hear what you're saying, but that's a lot of desk space. I decided on the 6x8 because of #1 - desk space, #2 - cost and #3 - I don't use looooong strokes anyway!

[rhino]

True, I've had 2 6x8's they are perfect at 1600*1200 1:1 mapping but at larger wide screen res I've found them useless as the vertical dimension has to be reduced to remain in ratio.

[tammo]

i also have a 6x8 Wacom Intuos2.
Size is perfect for dualscreen i think.

i switched over from mouse use because i started getting chronic wrist pain.

[rhino]

They are the best thing for RSI.

[nvanherpt]

thats a nice little "6x8 Wacom Intuos3" concensus going on, i think i'll put my order in soon.

[Da_elf]

why wont they make a 6x16??

[CCS]

I have what is a perfect combination - for me, at least: 6x8 Intuos and Logitech cordless track ball. I have the Intuos mapped to active area on my large screen - where I do all my PSing. When I need to use the other screen, or when I need to use a PS tool that is easier with the trackball, I don't even set the stylus down. I keep it between my fingers like a pencil and use the trackball. (I'm actually typing this with the stylus still between my fingers - no slowdown) Having the trackball cordless lets me position it wherever it's convenient too.

[percydaman]

I have what is a perfect combination - for me, at least: 6x8 Intuos and Logitech cordless track ball. I have the Intuos mapped to active area on my large screen - where I do all my PSing. When I need to use the other screen, or when I need to use a PS tool that is easier with the trackball, I don't even set the stylus down. I keep it between my fingers like a pencil and use the trackball. (I'm actually typing this with the stylus still between my fingers - no slowdown) Having the trackball cordless lets me position it wherever it's convenient too.

Ill do you one better. Im left handed, so I have my stylus in my left and my mouse in my right. yay for lefties!