Graphic Design Tablet?

[sjfroh]

Does anyone own or use a Tablet for graphic design? I'm looking to purchase one, but know absolutely nothing about them.
Any recommendations?
Thanks!
Jennifer

[justinpowell]

Jennifer:

I use a Wacom Graphire and would highly recommend it. The Graphire series are about $100 and are a good way to get your feet wet with using a tablet. When I finally upgrade my Mac, I may also upgrade to a Wacom Intuos tablet.

A few years ago, the Mac User Group I was a member of had a rep from Wacom do a demo. One great tidbit he passed on is that Wacom sells the tablets reps use for demos and tradeshows at a discount. You should keep an eye on their site for these refurb units if you are interested in an Intuous or Cintiq.

[sjfroh]

Do you know what the difference is between the Intuos and the Graphire?
Thanks so much!
Also, where would you recommend I check for a reburbished one? On the Wacom.com website? Thanks!

[justinpowell]

The two main differences between the Intuos and the Graphire is that the Intuos has a more sensitive drawing area and the Intuos is available in larger sizes. The Intuos has some other bells-and-whistles, but sensitivity and size are the most important differences.

As for refurbed tablets, go to http://wacomdirect.wacom.com/wacomdirect/ and click on "Refurbished Tablets". I saw they had several different Intuos models to choose from.

[sjfroh]

Thanks Justin,
You have been very, very helpful!

[justinpowell]

Your welcome! Good luck! :D