recommend a pen tablet

[Jenks]

for graphic artists.

anyone recommend a good one?

this one worth a shit?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823100045

[toasty]

Re: recommend a pen tablet

Can't speak to this one in particular, but I can tell you that when it comes to tablets, you get what you pay for. I wouldn't expect anything at this price point to be appropriate for much of anything other than dicking around or seeing if you like using a tablet. If you're doing it for something more serious, it probably isn't going to carry the day for you.

[Jenks]

Re: recommend a pen tablet

definitely more serious than dicking around. it's for the wife who does graphic design work on the side. thx for the tip. i'll dig deeper. hoping a graphic designer would see this and send a recommendation. maybe i'll pm dom or palmer.

[Hg_addict]

Re: recommend a pen tablet

Jenks, take a look at the Wacom Intuos-4 tablets. I have a Intuos 3 and really like it, although I hardly use it due to lack of time. The Intuos-4 is a bit more expensive but like Toasty said you get what you pay for.

I personally found that unless you are doing really detailed stuff you dont need a large active area.

Also check this thread

http://www.mercuryserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59427&highlight=intuos

[asdf_admin]

Re: recommend a pen tablet

frank to the point you will kill yourself. too small.

honest joe yes, it will work. is the risk low, yes. 69 bucks. A big boy runs easily in the hundreds. benefits is control, for what it is worth you are buying this device to help and aid efficiency. if you can afford a larger one, go for it, if not this is not such a bad bargain to test the waters. but you will want bigger.

I hope that helps.

[Joyful0-0]

Re: recommend a pen tablet

hey,jenks,have you already purchased a pen tablet?if not,i hope my suggestion will help you.the one i had seems similar with the newegg one,but the price is lower,$64after $20 mail-in rebate, it has a simple, easy, and fun way to harness your creativity,Active Area Small: 5.8" W x 3.7" D,has a textured work surface for a natural pen-on-paper feel,i am very satisfied with it,if you have interest,you can find this good deal from here.

[labmonkey]

Re: recommend a pen tablet

I work with an intuos 3 and I love it, you can find them for a little cheaper now that there is an intuos 4, which look great by the way, and yes, working in a small space sucks, specially if you have a big monitor.

[chenmeifang]

Re: recommend a pen tablet

i am not good at it