Tablet PC's-Do You Use?

[graphixgeek]

I've been drooling over the Cintiq monitors for quite some time(soooo expensive!!), and I am considering the purchase of a Intuos3 tablet. But I was just wondering if anyone out there has used a tablet PC to do some of their work. I know certain ones have the eraser pen function (like HP), though they lack the levels of pressure that the Graphire has (255 I think for the HP?)....Just curious because I would like to relegate this desktop-replacement laptop to the desk (it's so darn heavy!!) and thought about carrying around one of the lighter models...Any input would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!

[Chris49]

I've got the Wacom 6x8 Intuos3 tablet, and I lover it. It has 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity on both the pen tip and eraser. If you can afford the price it is well worth the investment.

[connor]

How much did it run you?

[Chris49]

My apologies it's actually 1,024 levels of tip and eraser pressure sensitivity. It ran me somewhere in the neighborhood of $260 when I got it, but it's probably closer to 280 now :)

here's a link (http://www.wacom.com/productinfo/intuos.cfm)

[graphixgeek]

I get an educational discount on that I think.... :D

[magic_fella]

I have an Intuos 3 4 X 5 and I love it.

MUCH faster than a mouse and you can do lots of fine work. I have a laptop so it's a real joy to work with. A slightly larger tablet would be nice...but a little expensive. I got mine off of ebay, btw...there are some wonderful buys available there...new in box I paid (if I remember right) $185 plus shipping USD.

You just have to keep your eyes open, wait for the right opportunity and then pounce, jungle cat-like upon the bargain in the last minute.

David

[connor]

Ouch. How are the Graphires? I'm just a casual guy, no big stuff yet, but i'd like to be able to draw on Illustrator like i can in real life.

[magic_fella]

In Canada they are about $99.00 cheap. And apparently perfect for casual use.

David

[snowflakejen]

I just paid $130 on e-bay for a brand new 6x8 graphire - that included s/h. I absolutely love the extra space - I will never go back to 4x5. Next step is the Intuos!!