[Joe84]

Im looking to buy a wacom and im sorta split between the graphire3 6x8 for $240 or the intuos 4x5 $260. I think intuos has better quality but is smaller and more expensive.. hmm!

[Tomasis]

better you buy 6x8 intuos 2 .. then you will not regret

at least 6x8 and intuos2

but I regret that I did buy 6x8 not A4

[jfrancis]

I got a like-new 6x8 intuos 2 on eBay for the mid $200's

[insanelight]

Yeah, 6x8 Intuos 2!
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[Mega Muffin]

I have a graphire 3 6x8 and I think I only paid like $165 for it. Do some more reasearch if you are gonna go with that. I've had no problems with it and it is really awsome. Of course, I've never owned an intuos so I can't compare.

[Jin]

Before you try to find a Wacom tablet elsewhere, take a look at the list of refurbished tablets Wacom sells. The list changes frequently, so keep an eye on it.

As I type this, there's a...

Refurbished Intuos2 6x8 Platinum USB pen tablet (Mac or PC) - $239.99

... in the list along with several Graphires both 4 x 5 inch and 6 x 8 inch sizes.

Wacom bundles all of the same software with the refurbished tablets that they bundle with the new tablets, and the refurbs come with a one year warranty.

Since Wacom tablets are built well it's pretty hard to break one. It's a good company and their tech support is free, friendly, and a pleasure all around.

Here's the URL:


http://wacomdirect.wacom.com/wacomdirect/reftablet.asp?


Good luck!


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[B0b]

i own an intuos 2 4x5 tablet

[Joe84]

thanks Jin for the link! but unfortunately i dont live in the US so cant buy anything from there. Hopefully someone else will be able to have a go at it

bob> do u find the 4x5 too small or restricting?

[math]

i got graphire 3. the size? well like erm..postcard. thats 4x5?6x8? well it cost 80$
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[agflash]

Intous2 9x12 (A4) and happy with it. ^^
but i had a good luck to buy it new and quite cheap.
actually i would buy 6x8 i think.

[B0b]

[balistic]

I have a 12x12" Wacom ArtZ II serial. She's old, fat and ugly, but she's mine.

When this one dies, I have hopes of getting that black 18x12" monster that Wacom sells. I'll name it Widowmaker, and many bitches will flow unto me.
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[spooge demon]

I had a little 4x6 that stayed in its box for a couple of years. Then I forced myself to learn how to use it. It was fine.

2 years ago I splurged on a bowl of ice cream and the 12x18 that balistic wants. It's OK but not really worth the extra money. I have calluses under my right arm now.

I think the middle size is juuust right.

[YVerloc]

I have a 15 inch Cintiq. Have had it for two years now. Love it. Use a small intuous 2 at work
YV

[antx]

I started with a Wacom Artpad 8 years ago, then 5 years ago I got a Wacom Graphire and now I use since 1.5 years a Wacom Intuos 2 A4. Its good, but I think an A5 would have been enough as well, considering the remaining space on my desk.

[eyewoo]

I started with a, well... I can't remember the name of that one, but it was the type where the pen was still attached to the tablet by a cable. That was so annoying! My next tablet was a Kurta... lasted for a few years and worked well - but big and klunky. Then it was Wacoms. I'm still using my Wacom Intuos GD - 9x12 in portrait mode. Upper half for my secondary monitor and lower half for my primary monitor.

On a single monitor or laptop, I'd probably just use the 6 x 8.
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[Tomasis]

who wants exchange A4 with my A5? hehe

[Joe84]

woohoo i got the 6x8 intuos 2 for 330 Aussie dollars, which is heaps cheap...i think

Thanks for everyones helpful responses, they helped alot:)

[DiabloDaz]

Joe if you live in the UK, try www.amazon.co.uk thats where I got my stuff, some really good prices!!!