rgbivens

Hey guys,

I was just wondering how many of you use tablets to do your photoshop work. I think I have come to the point where I could really use one to enhance my abilities. I did a search on here and came up with the Wacom name and I researched them a little bit and it looks like they have a great product. But I'm not really ready to pay 100 bucks for the smallest one. I'm looking more in the range of 40-50 bucks tops. Any recomendations? tips? questions?

Thanks,
-Grant

Welles

Hi Grant,

Unfortunately, Wacom is by far and away the best. You could get the Graphire 3 (shipped) for just under $83 at Page Computers...

http://newsite.pagecomputers.com/sto...ct%5Fid=309553

I have an old PenPartner which occasionally is just the best tool going and I understand why people who use them regularly and have developed drawing painting skills love them. Unfortunately I suffered an 'industrial' accident some years ago which left the index finger on my dominant hand somewhat incapacitated and I don't draw too well so the Wacom languishes somewhat.

I do know, however, that those who use them as their primary input devices often suggest that a newbie simply disconnect their mice for two weeks and put them in a drawer somewhere. At the end of that time, they say, you will never go back to drawing with a 'brick'.

As far as really beating the price, you might be able to buy an older PenPartner on eBay fairly inexpensively. I just checked and there was one about an hour and a half from the end of the auction and the sole bid so far was $10.

v.bampton

I'd certainly never go back to having to use a mouse. I've just upgraded my Graphire2 A6 to a Graphire3 A5, and it's fantastic.

That said, if you want starting point, the Wacom Volito range are pretty good, and cheaper than the Graphire or Intuos range, and will still do what you'd need. Try Ebay for second hand ones if you don't want to spend much. There's usually something on there.

rgbivens

Thats for the great info guys!

I have a bid on a Graphire3 4X5 for 50 bucks. But it has a few days left so chances aren't very high. If it doesn't go through I'll most deffinatly get that one you suggested a link for Welles.

Thanks again!
-Grant