What Graphics Tablet?

Kameko · 07-10-2014, 08:42 AM

I was using the Wacom Intuous4 for a few years until it was stolen a few weeks back. I've been checking out the models that are currently available and am lost/confused. Which would you recommend? Not a heavy user, but I don't want to settle for the cheap Bamboo model.

reeftool · 07-10-2014, 02:00 PM

I use an Intuos 5 which has been recently replaced by the Intuos Pro line. It's available in 3 sizes. If you were using the Intuos 4, you should have no difficulty with the newer Intous models. For considerably more money, there's the Cintiq HD line. It's an HD monitor/tablet. It would be best going to the Wacom site for full descriptions. You also now have the option of the Microsoft Surface Pro lineup as well as other tablets and convertables from just about everybody. Many have screens that are Wacom pen compatible.

NicoleC · 07-11-2014, 04:17 AM

I tried the Bamboo and you'd scarcely believe it was a Wacom. I have the Intous CTH-480, which is the small pen & touch. For my relatively modest needs, it's quite good. Nice feel and sensitivity to the surface and flawless drivers. (I'm on Win 8.1) My only complaint is with the button on the stylus. I know there's a catch 22 where you want it to be easy to press for ergonomic reasons, but I hit it by accident all the time.

link81 · 07-11-2014, 11:47 AM

i have the intuos pen and touch also, (small) I use it with my mac, and it's pretty good. I have no complaints about it. I don't use it a ton as a tablet, most of the time it functions as a touchpad, but i use the pen whenever i am editing pictures. It's nice to be able to switch back and forth.

07-10-2014, 08:42 AM	#1
Kameko Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: White Rock Photos: Albums Posts: 450	What Graphics Tablet? I was using the Wacom Intuous4 for a few years until it was stolen a few weeks back. I've been checking out the models that are currently available and am lost/confused. Which would you recommend? Not a heavy user, but I don't want to settle for the cheap Bamboo model.

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07-10-2014, 02:00 PM	#2
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,553	I use an Intuos 5 which has been recently replaced by the Intuos Pro line. It's available in 3 sizes. If you were using the Intuos 4, you should have no difficulty with the newer Intous models. For considerably more money, there's the Cintiq HD line. It's an HD monitor/tablet. It would be best going to the Wacom site for full descriptions. You also now have the option of the Microsoft Surface Pro lineup as well as other tablets and convertables from just about everybody. Many have screens that are Wacom pen compatible.

07-11-2014, 04:17 AM	#3
NicoleC Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 448	I tried the Bamboo and you'd scarcely believe it was a Wacom. I have the Intous CTH-480, which is the small pen & touch. For my relatively modest needs, it's quite good. Nice feel and sensitivity to the surface and flawless drivers. (I'm on Win 8.1) My only complaint is with the button on the stylus. I know there's a catch 22 where you want it to be easy to press for ergonomic reasons, but I hit it by accident all the time.

07-11-2014, 11:47 AM	#4
link81 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 12822 Photos: Albums Posts: 459	i have the intuos pen and touch also, (small) I use it with my mac, and it's pretty good. I have no complaints about it. I don't use it a ton as a tablet, most of the time it functions as a touchpad, but i use the pen whenever i am editing pictures. It's nice to be able to switch back and forth.

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