[Ben]

This was probably answered previously, but I'm not sure. The question is, has anyone had hands-on experience using both of these Wacoms?

If so, could you please run down a quick comparison for me. I'm pretty sure the Intuos is far better compared to the Graphire, mainly because it costs almost four times as much.

But at the same time, is it worth the average artist to shell out the big bucks for the Intuos, meaning, is the difference between the two that big of a deal?

Do ya think it's a good idea to get the cheaper graphire for now, and when I get into a dedicated art school, get the Wacom for four times as much?

Thanks for any help regarding this matter!

-BEN

[B]

quick easy way to answer this question,. do you wish to sell your art?

if so, the sellin of the art should compensate for the price of the Wacom,. if you're a hobbyer that will quit the profession at the first sign of adversity, then,. well,. err,. eat more pasta

[Ben]

I will definitely persue a career in art, so if you're asking if I will be "selling" my art, then I guess you could say yes. My goal is to eventually get into Sheridan College.

Are you saying that since I'm persuing a carrer in art, I should just go for the Intuos?

By the way, thanks B for the help.

-BEN

[Affected]

Well I don't think your getting into Sheridan depends on what tablet you use. (duh.) Whichever model you get, it'll still be a huge improvement over using a mouse. I don't think you'll necessarely feel the need to have anything better than a graphire unless you've tried a better model. That is if the difference really is that big. What I'm saying is that I have friends who have Penpartners, which as far as I know is pretty similar to the graphire (correct me if I'm wrong, please), and they're quite happy with them. I've used them and see nothing wrong there.

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[B]

most definatly,. for a 6*8 i spent $250 on mine, and 4 years back i got a little 4*5 for $200,. glad i did, i've used other brands and many are good, but i don't see how they can compare to the smoothness and feel i get with mine,. soon, if i can afford it i'm thinking about getting the airbrush pen to go with it,.

well, in my profession. i can normally afford what i want to afford,. but if money's tight, get the lesser,. or try going to Ebay,.see if there is one for cheap someone is auctioning,.

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[Ben]

So what you guys are sayin is that there is a difference between the Graphire and Intuos, but since I never used the better of the two, I won't notice the difference.

I guess I'll go for the Graphire for now, and get the Intuos when I really feel the need to get the best there is. Thanks for the help.

If anyone else has a reason I should get the Intuos right NOW instead of the Graphire, by all means, tell me why. I'm most likely will not be getting the Graphire until the end of the month (It's for my birthday in case you're wondering), so there is enough time to correct me if you think I'm making a bad decision.

But overall, I think I'm making the right choice, so once again, thanks for all the help. Cya.

-BEN

[Affected]

Yeah, you'll be too dazzled by how much nicer using a tablet is to notice any flaws.. :P

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[Ben]

Yeah, that's what I thought too, Affected. I will eventually get the Intuos after a while anyway. So it's all good.

Thanks.

-BEN

[Jeff The King]

Hey i was wondering just how large sherridans reputation is? How many people know about it and why people go there? Im just interested because i live in Oakville. Oh yea, my freaking intuos cost 499$ ahhhh.

[armature]

I sorta lucked out I guess.

The company I work for purchased the wacom for me and I'm free to take it between home and the office. =0)

I've got an Intuos 6x8, we spent 350 after tax for it. I don't even know what a mouse is anymore. lol

[Sc00p]

Jeff,

Sheridan is THE best school for 3D animation and classical animation. They have an 85% job-ratio the year after graduating, and most of them get picked up by Disney. From what I hear though, it's illustration portion of the course has much to be desired, as well as it's graphic design course. So if you're into animation, Sheridan's the place to go. Was accepted there twice, but I really don't want to be an animator, and you need 4 years experience to enter the 3D courses there (yet another thing I wouldnt want to do for a living).

So now I am in Algonquin College in Ottawa, for graphic design, it's an extremely good program, maybe a little TOO good, because its very tough.

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[armature]

You may want to look at this school as well.

http://www.cogswell.edu

Its in northern california. I was about to enroll there, but I was hired on by the company I work for now, but the school is still is a possible future.

They have many students that go to work for Pixar, ILM, Dreamworks and many others. Some of the teaching staff there are actually working on the Star Wars prequels.

nuff said.

[Jeff The King]

ya, graphic design is the way to go, im applying currently for the Bachelor of Design program shared between Sherridan and York university. Im at york right now as a visual artist but im taking all the first year design courses anyway. I dont know why i didnt get in to design the first time, well i do know.........seeing as how my oac average was only 71%.

[Tinusch]

I'm also interested in whether to go with a Graphire or an Intuos. What are the drawbacks to going with the Graphire? I know that I'd be so amazed by the ease of using a tablet that I wouldn't even notice the faults, but assuming I was familiar with tablets and was really examining the Graphire's performance vs. that of the Intuos, what faults would I notice? Why do so many people go with the Intuos over the Graphire?

[armature]

Thats a good question.

main difference that you will have between a graphire and an intuos?

The graphire is the size of a mouse pad...

not alot of room to hold and work at the same time...especially when you are kicking back in your chair and not at a desk.

Here's a quick test..grab your mousepad. Throw it onto your knee and grab an ink pen or a pencil. now pretend you are sketching while holding it. Tell if you dont feel a little boxed in.

USB is the way to go any more now, better response, easier to hook up. Drawback is that it wont run on an NT machine, as only the serial port version work on those. So if you're running NT scratch the idea of a USB tablet. I tried..It doesnt work. we had to reformat my workstation.

In my experience, usually when you pay more there is a reason behind the price. =0)

If you are looking for something fun, grab the graphire. If you are looking for a serious tool snag an intuos.

[Ben]

Hmm . . . interesting.

-BEN