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Bob
Apr 28, 2006
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I’m in the process of purchasing a graphics tablet to use with PS. I’ve come across hundreds of brands and models.

I’m a hobby PS user and just for photo touch up and restoration.

What brands are of the better quality(not looking to spend a fortune)?

I imagine that 4×5 would be a little small , but I don’t think 8×12 is really needed either. What would be a good size for my needs?

Does anyone know of a retailer that carries these items in stock?(rather go pick it up than order and ship)

Thanks for any help

Bob
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Bill Hilton
Apr 28, 2006
Bob writes …

I’m in the process of purchasing a graphics tablet to use with PS. I’ve come across hundreds of brands and models …
What brands are of the better quality?

Wacom dominates this market and their tablets work well with Photoshop and Corel Painter. I’d stick with Wacom myself.

not looking to spend a fortune

I think they have a high-end line (Intuos 2 or 3?) and a moderate-price line (Graphire or something like that) … you probably want the Graphire?

I imagine that 4×5 would be a little small , but I don’t think 8×12 is really needed either. What would be a good size for my needs?

I used to use a cheap 4×5" model (I think ‘ArtPad’) and it was OK, you get used to the small footprint … now I have a nice 6×8" Intuos 3, which is great, and that size feels perfect for me. I think there may be 5×7" models as well but for sure 6×8" works fine.

Does anyone know of a retailer that carries these items in stock?

Fry’s Electronics carry many versions where I live, I think Comp USA has some as well … I ordered mine from B&H though …

Bill

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