Wacom Graphire tablet

Boomstein · 01-02-2008, 02:48 PM

I'm seriously thinking on bidding on this tablet on ebay. Would you guys recommend it? Or are there better alternatives at such low price?

Gino · 01-02-2008, 02:59 PM

Its hard for me to make out which version that one is and the price, but I would prefer to buy a new one from Wacom if you can save up for it.

infektsu · 01-02-2008, 03:49 PM

I would go for an Intuos3. That's just because I have one. It all depends on what you're wanting to do with it though.

Boomstein · 01-03-2008, 03:26 AM

I was thinking to use it to make small sketches directly to my PC or use it to work on my pictures and stuff... I'd like to get a brand new tablet from Wacom but they're just so expensive...

Distill · 01-09-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by infektsu

I would go for an Intuos3. That's just because I have one. It all depends on what you're wanting to do with it though.

I agree--that's what I've got and I love it. They're not cheap, but if you're going to be doing a lot of actual drawing (as opposed to clicking and dragging) you really need to have a pad of some sort. If nothing else, think of it as a productivity booster (assuming you're doing this professionally).

meeko311 · 01-09-2008, 12:43 PM

It looks like to me that the Wacom tablet on eBay is a very old version. I have not seen that product. I also have been researching Wacom tablets myself. It obviously depends on your need & budget. If you don't need much active surface area go for the Wacom Bamboo $99 or the small Bamboo Fun (about 6 in x 4 in active surface area. But if you want/need more like me you could go with the Wacom Bamboo Fun - Medium (about 8.5 in x 5.5 in active area) for about $199.

The Intuos line is very nice and they have some awesome large active area models, but they are very expensive which is a draw back if you are not a professional designer and would only use it for personal use. The Intuos line also has about twice the presure sensitivity capability than the Bamboo & Bamboo Fun models. Bamboo 512/ Intuos 1024...something like that.

Bottom line...you're gonna get what you pay for.

Boomstein · 01-09-2008, 02:29 PM

Yup thought as much, so I didn't bid on it. Think I'm gonna go for a bamboo. Thanks for all your help guys!

01-02-2008, 02:48 PM	#1
Boomstein Designer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lier, Belgium Posts: 61	Wacom Graphire tablet I'm seriously thinking on bidding on this tablet on ebay. Would you guys recommend it? Or are there better alternatives at such low price?

01-02-2008, 02:59 PM	#2
Gino Administrator/Founder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,034	Its hard for me to make out which version that one is and the price, but I would prefer to buy a new one from Wacom if you can save up for it. __________________ Free Business Cards // T Shirts Blog // How to Start A Clothing Line

01-02-2008, 03:49 PM	#3
infektsu Junior Designer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 161	I would go for an Intuos3. That's just because I have one. It all depends on what you're wanting to do with it though. __________________ INFECTING YOU ALL ONE AT A TIME ™ Portfolio (coming soon) \| Behance \| DeviantArt

01-09-2008, 12:43 PM	#6
meeko311 Designer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 23	It looks like to me that the Wacom tablet on eBay is a very old version. I have not seen that product. I also have been researching Wacom tablets myself. It obviously depends on your need & budget. If you don't need much active surface area go for the Wacom Bamboo $99 or the small Bamboo Fun (about 6 in x 4 in active surface area. But if you want/need more like me you could go with the Wacom Bamboo Fun - Medium (about 8.5 in x 5.5 in active area) for about $199. The Intuos line is very nice and they have some awesome large active area models, but they are very expensive which is a draw back if you are not a professional designer and would only use it for personal use. The Intuos line also has about twice the presure sensitivity capability than the Bamboo & Bamboo Fun models. Bamboo 512/ Intuos 1024...something like that. Bottom line...you're gonna get what you pay for. __________________ www.Chrismdesigns.com/blog

01-09-2008, 02:29 PM	#7
Boomstein Designer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lier, Belgium Posts: 61	Yup thought as much, so I didn't bid on it. Think I'm gonna go for a bamboo. Thanks for all your help guys! __________________ Against Boredom Even Gods Struggle In Vain -- F. Nietzsche


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01-03-2008, 03:26 AM	#4
Boomstein Designer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lier, Belgium Posts: 61	I was thinking to use it to make small sketches directly to my PC or use it to work on my pictures and stuff... I'd like to get a brand new tablet from Wacom but they're just so expensive...

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