Opinions on Tablets

[Maddy]

Sometimes freehand is the only way to achieve a desired effect. Are tablets all they're cracked up to be? Does what you draw reflect well on screen? Does it depend on which one you buy as to the quality of what the screen displays? What price bracket should I be looking at? Questions questions...Please share your opinions

[Pixels Ink]

I personally have a Wacom bamboo (it replaced my A6 Wacom Graphire 3).

Unless you are going to use a tablet 'a lot' then go for one of the smaller Wacom's. At one time I used to only use an A4 Wacom but that was when i was doing a lot of illustrative type work for a specific company.

I've tried a few other brands of tablet but have not found one yet that matches up to Wacom.

Do i win a prize for saying Wacom lots of times?

[Maddy]

Yes you win a Wacom

Thanks I'll look into it - I would guess I wouldn't be using it much to start with.

[Ben Ja Min]

Hi Maddy,

I would definitely agree that Wacom are a great make. I use a Wacom Intuos A4 at work and I think it is brilliant (bit pricey). I am thinking of getting an A5 version for home use - probably about £150.

I still prefer to scan in drawings and then go over them that way as my hand is not the steadiest when it comes to the graphics pen

Ben

[Timmo]

I love my graphic tablet, takes a bit of getting used to. I've got an A6 Wacom volito. If you're thinking of getting one don't consider anything buy a Wacom.

[jayeshpp]

I used to own a Wacom Intuos A6 Wide tablet, but because I never used it so I sold the Tablet.

Now I regret selling it and want another one!

I definitely recommend Wacom, it's very high quality.

I sometimes use them at Uni, and it's so much quicker to do a lot of things, you will work more efficiently as well once you are used to it - which takes very little time as well.

[Pixels Ink]

you will work more efficiently as well once you are used to it - which takes very little time as well.

I agree with that. I completely ditched my mouse for a while and just used the wacom. Its tempting to do the same again.....

[Xenonsoft]

Hi Maddy,

I've got a Wacom Bamboo, around A5 size. Owned it since late June, but haven't used it too much recently. A good piece of kit, but quite a hefty price tag for a student.

If you're an artist, then I recommend it. For me personally as I don't do too much drawing, it's not a necessity.

[Pixels Ink]

Even if you don't do a lot of illustrative work they can become a good replacement for a mouse (imo). A4 and bigger though.

[dot design]

Even if you don't do a lot of illustrative work they can become a good replacement for a mouse (imo). A4 and bigger though.

Might consider this as I'm starting to get "claw hand" from mouse over use!