[vet-mm] Graphics Tablets v2

Fri Dec 1 13:07:05 EST 2006

Hello,
I can't help myself here as this one seems to be going on for a while...

As a practising illustrator, animator and designer since the mid 90's I
have been using Wacom tablets since 98. There is always a lot of talk
about how much better the bigger tablets are.

Experience has taught me that a 6x4 tablet is absolutely all you need
and is in fact better for long term work. Micro strain on the back and
shoulder muscles is really accentuated by the larger arm/wrist action
you apply when using a larger tablet. This means agony faster on BIG
jobs. In my opinion the only students that may need a 9 x 12 (or bigger)
are those in prep or primary. (That said I do know some fashion people
who like the largest tablets they can get hold of; however they rarely
spend all day at a computer keyboard)

I personally use a 4x6 intuos tablet at home, and at school we use the 4
x 6 graphires. The students like them and I don't have a problem with
the graphires sensitivity in comparison to the Intuos. Just remove the
silly plastic cover on the tablet surface; a stupid idea. Feedback
sensitivity is much greater without it. That said I can leap onto the
next size up tablet and not even know I'm using it.

So my advice is save your pennies and buy 4 x 6 tablets, but stick with
the known brand. (This is also a consideration when they update drivers
etc; Wacom are very good on that score)

Anyway that's my 20c worth.

Warwick Bennett
VET coordinator
Hawthorn Secondary College
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Hawthorn East VIC 3123
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-----Original Message-----
From: vet-mm-bounces at edulists.com.au
[mailto:vet-mm-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Anna Gulyas
Sent: Friday, 1 December 2006 12:58 PM
To: 'VET Multimedia Teachers' Mailing List'
Subject: RE: [vet-mm] Graphics Tablets v2

It was the 4x5s- it is entry level - but the kids find them O.K.

-----Original Message-----
From: vet-mm-bounces at edulists.com.au
[mailto:vet-mm-bounces at edulists.com.au]
On Behalf Of tony at star.melb.catholic.edu.au
Sent: Friday, 1 December 2006 11:50 AM
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Subject: RE: [vet-mm] Graphics Tablets v2

Hi Anna,

The pack of Graphire 4s that you bought.... were they 4x5's or 6x8's?

I noticed that the 10 pack of Graphire 4s 4x5 are $990.
Are these OK or do you really need the 6x8 to get the best out of it?

Another question... sorry... what software (graphics) are people using
the 
Graphire 4s for?
Photoshop/Fireworks/Illustrator/Freehand.....???

Cheers,
TJ

At 11:48 AM 12/1/2006, you wrote:
>We bought a class pack of Wacom Graphire 3s last year  (there are 10 in
a 
>pack with one spare stylus)This  year we bought a pack of Graphire 4s -

>the students love them. We have one intuos tablet- very expensive- very

>nice to use though J
>Anna
>
>
>
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>[mailto:vet-mm-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Michelle Dennis
>Sent: Thursday, 30 November 2006 4:32 PM
>To: 'VET Multimedia Teachers' Mailing List'
>Subject: RE: [vet-mm] Graphics Tablets v2
>
>I have a Graphire4 that's 6x8 and love it dearly.  The Intuos3 is out
of 
>my price range, unfortunately, but I admire them from afar.
>
>I bought mine from citysoftware.com.au (who are good, so long as an
item 
>is in stock).  If you're after a noname one, try a computer swap meet -
I 
>saw a 6 by 8 one for $100 there.
>
>Michelle
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: vet-mm-bounces at edulists.com.au 
>[mailto:vet-mm-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Rob Swain
>Sent: Thursday, 30 November 2006 3:40 PM
>To: VET Multimedia Teachers' Mailing List
>Subject: RE: [vet-mm] Graphics Tablets v2
>
>They all seem pretty competitive - I used Computers Now, an Apple store

>here in Geelong. The same model works on Mac or PC.
>Believe it or not, a guy I work with picked up a no-name tablet at Aldi

>(yes, Aldi) for $70 and he's pleased as Punch.
>
>With the Wacom you can go for a 4x5 or a 9x11 size from memory - it 
>depends how you work but I'd go for the bigger one if you can afford
it. 
>It's the same principle as clearing a bit of room on the desk to use
the 
>mouse; you don't want to be bumping into the edges.
>
>--- Rob
>
>
>
>
>
>----------
>From: vet-mm-bounces at edulists.com.au 
>[mailto:vet-mm-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Paul Sijpkes
>Sent: Thursday, 30 November 2006 3:31 PM
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>Subject: RE: [vet-mm] Graphics Tablets v2
>
>Thanks for the feedback Rob.  Could you recommend a vendor for these?
>
>Paul
>
>
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>From: vet-mm-bounces at edulists.com.au 
>[mailto:vet-mm-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Rob Swain
>Sent: Thursday, 30 November 2006 3:08 PM
>To: VET Multimedia Teachers' Mailing List
>Subject: RE: [vet-mm] Graphics Tablets v2
>
>A Cintiq runs into 1000's of $ - that's the one that is effectively a 
>monitor you draw on - I've used one and its great, but the cost.
>I use a Wacom tablet and purchased another this year for my son - I 
>recommend these - excellent quality at a reasonable price.
>Prices vary depending on size and model - can't remember exactly what I

>paid - I think it was about $128 on special educational pricing - that
was 
>a shop special too.
>
>-- Rob
>
>
>
>
>
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>From: vet-mm-bounces at edulists.com.au 
>[mailto:vet-mm-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Paul Sijpkes
>Sent: Thursday, 30 November 2006 2:51 PM
>To: VET Multimedia Teachers' Mailing List
>Subject: [vet-mm] Graphics Tablets v2
>
>
>Reposted
>
>Can anyone recommend a good quality graphics tablet?
>I've heard that there are new ones that display the image on the board
itself.
>
>Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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