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Geek Culture / Help deciding on a cheap graphics tablet

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CoffeeGrunt
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Posted: 1st Jan 2012 15:03
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I need some expert opinions on picking a good, cheap graphics tablet. Something that'll do the job, given it's only gunna be used for a few hours a week.

The less expensive the better, so long as it doesn't end up being a pile of faecal matter. I did find this offer on EBay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WACOM-BAMBOO-TOUCH-TABLET-CTT-460-USB-PC-MAC-GRAPHICS-TABLET-MULTI-TOUCH-NEW-/120807610928?pt=UK_Collectables_InputDevices_RL&hash=item1c20b1da30#ht_3770wt_1344

...And am massively suspicious. Do you guys reckon this is legitimate? Surely it can't be, at that price?

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lazerus
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Posted: 1st Jan 2012 16:13 Edited at: 1st Jan 2012 16:16
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Its real but its the worse thing ever to be made. Its the equivalent of a ipods zoom and scroll.

Look for a Wacom Bamboo Fun Small

They hit from £28 - £50 new and used. Brilliant tablets, ive abused mine for the last two-three years and its going strong still.

It offers everything you need for all your digi drawing. Also full Photoshop/adobe and art-range compatible

£28 one - used

£38 - refurbished

£50 - new


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Dark Frager
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Posted: 1st Jan 2012 21:57
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The one lazerus linked is the one I have. I really recommend it as I've had mine for a very long time, and it's still working. Mine came with a free copy of Art-Rage. (Amazing graphics program)

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Kezzla
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Posted: 1st Jan 2012 22:53
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I've just recently bought a bamboo fun. It's an awesome tablet.
It is a5 size for the sensitive area, but I find that it is all i really need being used to drawing via pencil/pen.

I think the only reason to go bigger is if you are a painter and you're used to making large brush strokes from the elbow rather than wrist. you can get a bamboo bundled with photoshop elements which is pretty sweet.

also check out this thread

http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=192091&b=2

about $220 au for mine. very happy with wacom products

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CoffeeGrunt
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Posted: 2nd Jan 2012 19:04
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So that seems fairly unanimous, I'll start hunting one I get a decent paycheck. xD

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