Graphic Tablet Advice

[Vohligh]

Hi everyone,

I would like to pursue the art of digital drawing, and my research so far has recommended I get a graphics tablet.

Can anyone give me advice on what to get, I'm really looking for an entry level , best bang for buck kind of tablet.

I do have an iPad and stylus, but not the pressure sensitive one, so that's not ideal.

Thanks in advance.

 

[goswald]

Wacom Bamboo? Not as many features as the Intuios, but quite a but cheaper

 

[zolly]

I use a Wacom Intuos 3 but I have a few friends who use the Wacom Bamboo. Slightly lower specs than the Intuos range but at a much cheaper price.

There was another brand of tablet that's been making waves recently, but I can't remember the name. I'll try and dig it up for you. Also don't waste your time with Genius. They've gotten better, but from what I've heard they're still not great.

 

[zolly]

The other brand I heard about are called Monoprice. Apparently they're amazing for their price range but I don't know how easy they are to get in SA.

There's a discussion here at Conceptart.org:

http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=244885

 

[Saajid]

What about a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1? It's got a Wacom digitizer built-in as well. I'm sure you could pick up a second-hand one for cheap. And how much do the other tablets listed above cost?

Excuse me if I sound ignorant, I know very little about graphics/drawing tablets.

 

[Esquire]

Hi everyone,

I would like to pursue the art of digital drawing, and my research so far has recommended I get a graphics tablet.

Can anyone give me advice on what to get, I'm really looking for an entry level , best bang for buck kind of tablet.

I do have an iPad and stylus, but not the pressure sensitive one, so that's not ideal.

Thanks in advance.

Our Graphics designers use Kanvus
http://www.esquire-shop.co.za/ProductDescription.aspx?id=1743465

Here is a list other Graphics Tablets we have in stock
http://www.esquire-shop.co.za/SelectedHead.aspx?S=2362

 

[RanzB]

Can anyone give me advice on what to get, I'm really looking for an entry level , best bang for buck kind of tablet.

I'm using the Bamboo, and after the 2 days it took getting used to it, I love it. It's an awesome little tablet.

 

[Compton_effect]

I don't use one, but this little gadget has me interested.
wacom-introduces-cintiq-companion-android-and-windows-8-tablets-for-graphic-artists

 

[Vohligh]

Thanks so much for the great advice. I'll definately be looking at sourcing a Monoprice.

 

[Tim the Techxpert]

Hi There,
Son has used a monoprice and he has been very happy with it.

Good luck

Tim

 

[Vohligh]

Hi There,
Son has used a monoprice and he has been very happy with it.

Good luck

Tim

I've emailed Monoprice, and unfortunately they don't ship to South Africa. How did Son get hold of them?

 

[Tim the Techxpert]

Hi There,
I seem to remember it was through his graphics lecturer.

Let me check. Of course I may have had the name wrong but I know he was talking about that at the time that he purchased it.

Regards

Tim

 

[Tim the Techxpert]

Hi There,
I seem to remember it was through his graphics lecturer.

Let me check. Of course I may have had the name wrong but I know he was talking about that at the time that he purchased it.

Regards

Tim

 

[Tim the Techxpert]

Sorry,
My bad is was the Wacom bamboo.

Sorry.

Anyway he is happy with that although he would like to spend R10K on another one (dad has said not out of my pocket)

Tim

 

[Mila]

Our Graphics designers use Kanvus
http://www.esquire-shop.co.za/ProductDescription.aspx?id=1743465

Here is a list other Graphics Tablets we have in stock
http://www.esquire-shop.co.za/SelectedHead.aspx?S=2362

Thank you. Will have a look.
( yes I know it is a necro, But I now need/want one )