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viol
Maniac (V) Inmate

From: Charles River
Insane since: May 2002

posted posted 06-13-2003 04:15

I want to buy a wacom tablet.
I am not a web designer, I just want to learn how to use it to substitute the mouse when using Photoshop or any other application that makes sense to use a tablet.
After studying the subject, my decision was that I want a Wacom because this brand seems to be if not the best one of the best.
But since money is short, I have also decided that it will be the Graphire2 model or an Intuos2 4 x 5. The first is around $90 and the second one is around $190.
My question is: since I never had or used one, since I am just an amateur in Photoshop techniques, would it be worth spending $100 more to have the Intuos2 instead of the Graphire2 ? The specs for the Intuos2 are much more appealing than the Graphire2's, yet, the Graphire2 seems to have all an amateur would need.
What should I do?

Raptor
Paranoid (IV) Inmate

From: AČ, MI, USA
Insane since: Nov 2001

posted posted 06-13-2003 04:18

:FAQ:

sib
Bipolar (III) Inmate

From: lala-land
Insane since: Jul 2002

posted posted 06-13-2003 11:28

I bought the Graphire 4 x 5 at Xmas and I am happy with it and never had second thoughts about it either. I don't like the mouse that comes with it there seems to be a lag at times.

Like anything else it is only tool that you use and the outcome depends on your skills with it.

sib




viol
Maniac (V) Inmate

From: Charles River
Insane since: May 2002

posted posted 06-13-2003 17:50

The main reason I am thinking on buying a wacom is to make it easier for me to use Photoshop for retouching photos. I have some RSI problems and holding the mouse, dragging it, etc., is painful. I believe a tablet would be a good solution. In no way I want it to make me a great artist because obviously if I can't draw well in a regular paper I surely would never be able to draw well in an "electronic paper".
I think that the Graphire2, being half the price, considering my actual "skills", would be the best option. Pressure sensitivity and tilt is for the pro's. But I may want to play pro, why not?

eyezaer
Lunatic (VI) Mad Scientist

From: the Psychiatric Ward
Insane since: Sep 2000

posted posted 06-13-2003 18:31

I dove in a got a 6*8 wacom a year and a half ago, and for me it has been well worth the money many many times... hands down.

From what I hear though, most people who buy the 4*5's are pretty happy with them... They are pretty small, but there are a lot of tricks and stuff you can do with them.

And you will love it for retouching photos. The sensativity modes make it so much faster.

Thumper
Paranoid (IV) Inmate

From: Deeetroit, MI. USA
Insane since: Mar 2002

posted posted 06-14-2003 02:29

I would personally opt for the Intuos2. I've had a 12 x 12 for half a year now, and I am amazed with some of the techniques I've discovered through its use.

I've used a Graphire too, and have found the Intuos2 has a better reaction to movement and pressure.

Question: Can the flaps that cover the tablets drawing area be replaced? I have a tiny scratch in mine that is in a high traffic area of the tablet. It is very annoying, yet I should have known to replace the nib before the tip became so sharp...

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