I've heard good things about the Bamboo. I don't have one myself, but Trigger_mortis does and it's lasted a few years. I use a Wacom Wireless, which has lasted me a lonnng time (heck, I think it's five years old, at least!) but does give me the occasional trouble when it comes to charging.
If you do get a tablet it's a good idea to get a bag (anything, doesn't have to be new) to store the charger, cord, tablet, and pen in. That way you always have everything together. Losing tablet pens sucks!
Intuos are available in big sizes. They got higher pressure sensitivity than the Bamboo, more customization options etc. (got this from here) From what I know the Intuos is the professional option, that's why it's also much more expensive than the Bamboo Fun.
I got a medium-sized Bamboo Fun for a year now and it works just perfect for me. It's much more affordable than the Intuos and for starting out it definitely does its job very well.
You may want to consider what size you think will be comfortable for you. Some people have an easier time working with bigger-sized tablets, some prefer the small ones. Just keep in mind that size does not indicate quality.
My first tablet was a Graphire3 4x6". The Graphire was the predecessor of the Bamboo- less expensive, not very complicated. It was a wonderful tablet for the year I had it and when it broke (a design flaw on the graphire3 that was fixed with the Bamboo) it was a good point for me to upgrade to an Intuos.
I have an Intuos4 right now (my third tablet) and to be honest, although it has incredible levels of pressure sensitivity, I can't even access most of that power because my software isn't compatible. It was really expensive as well. Please research what you're paying for and if you really need it.
I think a small, inexpensive Wacom is a great way to start, and once you are comfortable and understand what extras you need you can move up. I would definitely go with Wacom, other brands tend to have issues.
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I don't strive to be the best, but instead I strive to do my best, and always give it my all every time.
-faunet
I use Bamboo Fun like others my friends and Im glad. Like Unplugged said Intuos is more professional and more expensive than Bamboo Fun. I think you dont need this first for beginning, better will be the second (:
I've heard good things about Bamboo, though most brands by Wacom are very reliable. I got an Intuos 3 six years ago, and I still have it (:
Don't be taken in by the "bigger size = better" illusion though when looking for one. Mine is around 350 x 260mm, but the actual tablet area is around 210 x 160mm - almost half that size. Your work space is all relative to your screen size, so you honestly won't be missing anything if you go for a cheaper small sized tablet either!
I've never bought one before
I've heard good things about
If you do get a tablet it's a good idea to get a bag (anything, doesn't have to be new) to store the charger, cord, tablet, and pen in. That way you always have everything together. Losing tablet pens sucks!
Thank you for the tips quys
I've heard good things about the Intous aswell, is it good?
Intuos are available in big
I got a medium-sized Bamboo Fun for a year now and it works just perfect for me. It's much more affordable than the Intuos and for starting out it definitely does its job very well.
You may want to consider what size you think will be comfortable for you. Some people have an easier time working with bigger-sized tablets, some prefer the small ones. Just keep in mind that size does not indicate quality.
My first tablet was a
I have an Intuos4 right now (my third tablet) and to be honest, although it has incredible levels of pressure sensitivity, I can't even access most of that power because my software isn't compatible. It was really expensive as well. Please research what you're paying for and if you really need it.
I think a small, inexpensive Wacom is a great way to start, and once you are comfortable and understand what extras you need you can move up. I would definitely go with Wacom, other brands tend to have issues.
I don't strive to be the best, but instead I strive to do my best, and always give it my all every time.
-faunet
I use Bamboo Fun like others
I just got a tablet (I'm new
I've heard good things about
Don't be taken in by the "bigger size = better" illusion though when looking for one. Mine is around 350 x 260mm, but the actual tablet area is around 210 x 160mm - almost half that size. Your work space is all relative to your screen size, so you honestly won't be missing anything if you go for a cheaper small sized tablet either!