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Graphics Tablets?
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Dedicated MacNNer
Join Date: Oct 1999
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Hi All,
Can anyone recommend a graphics tablet? The Wacom Intuos 6 x 8 caught my fancy. Is there anything better (or less expensive)?
Oh -- I use a G4. USB interface is preferable.
Thanks in advance ...
Robert
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Clinically Insane
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No, its the best you'll get most likely.
I've got the smaller one I think (or could be the same), and its awesome.
For less you can get the Graphire, but the Intuos is better...
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I don't know how you can beat the value on a Graphire.
I use mine for illustrations and Photoshop retouching and it is great. The sensitivity is very good and Wacom keeps their drivers pretty well updated on their website for download as software and system versions change.
The two button, scroll wheel mouse is terrific and when I had problems using it with the new version of Flash, Wacom's tech support had me straightened out in just a couple of hours via email.
All this for 99 bucks? Unless you just love all the programmability that comes with the Intos I think the Graphire is a better deal. I may buy another one to go on the road with my Pismo.
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`Everybody is ignorant. Only on different subjects.' -- Will Rogers
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I just ordered an Intuos 6x8 to go with the Ti Powerbook. I got it a few days ago and have been using it with my old G3. I highly recommend it and remember, the graphite version does have a $30 rebate right now. It is a great tool for graphics pros. I have been using a 12x12 Calcomp for a few years but found that I was realy only using 1/4 of the tablet area. The Intuos is highly customizable and can be adjusted for individual program. I do agree with the above post. If you do need quick and dirty, the graphire is nice as well.
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I'm kinda in the same boat....I'm lookin to get one, so what are the differences between the two? Cost? Size? Software? Any thoughts are appreciated!!
-Thanks
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Bubble it up!
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hellonastyLX
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the graphire has like 512 levels of sensitivity
the intuos has 1024 levels of sensitivity..(the pressure you can apply with the pen)
as well, the intuos offers multiple sizes, graphire only comes in 4x6ish
the intuos is more expensive, but lends itself well to the professional-large area, super sensitive, extremely programmable
duece
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The Graphire's soooo cool, and inexpensive! I dropped my mouse on one of my macs and use the pen as a substitute. I also use it in Photoshop, Painter and Illustrator for graphics and retouching and it does the job just fine.
Of course the Intuos is great, but with the money I saved I bought a new printer.
Toodles!
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