Wacom Graphic Tablet..........

[GadgetGuru05]

Hello everyone,
As some of you might already figured it out in ( What if you had..............?) "http://www.1src.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123765" i would love to buy a Wacom Tablet for my design, photographs, photoshop etc use.

I never had any before, even that i use to use AutoCad / MiniCad but i never really used any Wacom kind graphic tablets before.

Personally i love the Intuos3 - 12" X 19".
My questions are;

1- If any of you guys/gals have, use one?
2- Which model is better? why?
3- Your experience? any example of your work to see?
4- Can i install the same tablet on my PC and MAC at same time and switch between?
6- Is there any wireless model of them?
7- What is the real/actual size of the workable tablet? for example (12" X 19") is the external size of the tablet or actual work plate?
8- Which model worth better the money "quality, size, price, speed etc"?
9- Which accessories are cool to have, work with?


well, i cant think of any other questions right now. any suggestions, information, tips are truelly appreciated. I am very excited to get one and start having fun and being creative again...

Thank you all and have a great, safe and fun week end...

Hasta La Wacom... :D

[GadgetGuru05]

woww, no graphic tablet users in here!!! thats sad. :-(

[jjesusfreak01]

woww, no graphic tablet users in here!!! thats sad. :-(
There are, somewhere, I promise we have graphical artists.

[Joel]

I don't use graphic tablets heavily but if I do I'd go with a basic Graphire 4 4 x 5. It runs on both Macs and Windows.

[dragonsgames]

http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/aboutgraphics/a/graphicstablets.htm

Maybe that will help.

[GadgetGuru05]

http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/aboutgraphics/a/graphicstablets.htm

Maybe that will help.

Thank you for this great informative link. i am still reading it.. I do always buy the latest and the best on market. i think i would change this time...;-)
so, it will be 12"x19" only concern is about moving my arm a lot..lol
how serious problem wil become, have no idea... hope not...

and thank you again to all you guys to reply and give me some tips...
i love this site...
have a great sunny day.... here it is.... :D

[GadgetGuru05]

okay, this is my final decision for NOW...lol

Wacom Intuos3 ( 9" x 12").

On Amazon i can find for about $70 cheaper than Wacom store=> $450 + Tax + Shipping etc.

Amazon has no tax and free shipping. but the software that comes with it is 1 - version older.
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WACOM STORE

Intuos3 9x12 - Overview
The Intuos3 9x12 provides working professionals with a working area of over 108 square inches. Large tablet active area provides greater cursor control, is well suited for use with large monitors, and provides ample room for expressive brush strokes.

Intuos3 9x12 $449.95 -

Tablet Dimensions: 17.3" x 13.4" x .6"
Active Area: 9" x 12"
Pressure Levels: 1,024
Resolution: 5,080 lpi
Maximum data rate: 200 pps
Accuracy: +- .01"
Tilt range: +-60º

# Each package contains: Intuos3 9x12 pen tablet
# Intuos3 Grip pen
# Intuos3 five button mouse
# Pen stand
# Replacement nib set: 1 stroke nib, 1 felt nib, and 3 standard nibs
# CD with Quick Start Guide
# CD with tablet driver software for installation
# DVD with valuable software included: Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 4 for editing family photos, Corel® Painter™ Essentials 3 for creating original artwork, and Nik Color Efex Pro™ 2 IE for selectively applying photo enhancements

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Question; anybody use these softwares and knows if there are big changes between new and old versions?

I want to buy it this week before my wife steal my money... ;-)
so, speed up your replys please...lol