Graphics tablet advice please.

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I want one for the budding designer of the family and I don't know which way to turn. I don't want to throw money at the wrong thing but I don't want to make a mistake and I know that entry level things can sometimes be a waste of money.</p>

Any ideas?</p>

 

Take 2 with some hot coco before bedtime...

Sorry, in a v.daft mood at the mo if you had'nt guessed! (hidebehindsofa)

 

Get a Wacom

They do a few levels but best available in a decent price range.

 

Cheers Jax, I'll take a look at them. nt

 

We use a Calcomp A3 digitising tablet at work. Or Summagraphics.

After using a mouse it's like drying a bread van with a chamois. My arms ache to buggery. Good tablet though, easy to calibrate. Expensive I think.

 

RE: Get a Wacom

I agree with Wacom who have a good range that should fit your first entry into Graphic tablets. If your on a budget and aiming at the good amateur level go for Graphire 2. I have one of these and i am well satisfied. However if you can afford it and are looking at the pro - entry level, the intuos 3 is the better choice. I know people who use this and highly recommend it. A4 would be minimum size if you can afford it. A5 is ok but for a lot of use may be too small and restrictive as exprience develops. Ideally the A3 gives far better room to manouvre. Stay away from the low cost mouse + tablet options and the basic and small tablets i.e. wacoms bamboo range. These are ok but not really for graphic design. I shopped at www.pixmania.co.uk for the best price but there may be better out there.

 

Thanks all. nt