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Graphire 3--worth it?

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bent991

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I'm considering buying one of the 4x5 Graphire 3 tablets from Wacom. Is there anyone here who has one? What are your thoughts regarding this item?

I'm a fairly casual photoshop/illustrator user so I can't justify spending a ton of money on a really high-end model, but I am getting fed up with a mouse. Would this small of a tablet be a worthwhile improvement?

Thanks for your help.
 
My sister has an Intuos 9x12. I used it a little bit, and it's really good.. Uh.. I'm not an artist, but it's so much more natural to use.
 
I've used a 6x8 Wacom tablet for years, just recently upgraded to an Intuos from their earlier ArtzPad model.

Personally, I can't imagine using a 4x5. The Graphire also does not come with a programmable menu strip on the tablet, which is a feature I use a lot.

But if you're a "casual" user as you said, I think the 4x5 would be fine... leaps and bounds over trying to use a mouse. The Graphire has half the pressure levels of the Intuos, but a mouse has exactly one pressure level so you'd be expanding your horizons considerably.

It is way more intuitive and easier to use a stylus than a mouse in most graphics situations. It takes a little getting used to but it's worth it. If you were a "serious" hobbyist I'd recommend a higher end model as being a good investment, but if you're on a budget I think you'll find the Graphire will be way better than a mouse and a very worthwhile purchase. I say you should go for it! :)


EDIT:

I can almost guarantee 100% that you'll love working with a tablet. The worst case scenario here is that you'll love it so much that you'll wish you'd invested a bit more in a bigger/better one. ;)
 
Thanks Lethal, that about sums up what I've been thinking.
Since I'm not doing any real "art", but more photo retuching and basic web design, I'm hoping that the smaller tablet won't be a major problem.

I'd love to be able to get the 6x8 model, but being a student really stinks as far a money to spend of computer stuff :(
 
I thought the same thing. I had the 4x5, but hated it because it was just too small. I don't draw, only photo editing. When you're working with large images and trying to outline a large section, the small pad really sucks.

I've looked at the Aiptek tablets and one of those will probably be my next purchase.
 
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