Spec me a Graphics Tablet!

PhillyDee · 1 May 2011 at 01:08

Im looking for a graphics tablet. But I know nothing about them! It will be to draw stuff in Corel Draw, and then to get them transferred to DXF format for Laser Cutting Advice, and products to buy would be helpful. Budget around £50 to £100 say? Would that be doable for that price. It will be bought for my business, so price is flexible.

Cheers!

Surveyor · 1 May 2011 at 01:15

I bet this one has Stulid stumped

wentalong · 1 May 2011 at 12:15

lol does apples thing work with windows?

Phenomenologica · 1 May 2011 at 12:23

I have a tablet made by Trust. It serves my needs well, I'm sure a Wacom is much better in many ways but if you don't need absolutely top quality they might be worth a look? It's certainly much cheaper. A pretty decent sized one would be within your budget I imagine.

Xelene · 1 May 2011 at 13:50

The Wacom Bamboo ones are okay and in your price range. Have to pay quite a bit more for a pro one.

http://eu.shop.wacom.eu/Bamboo/Bamboo-Fun-Pen-und-Touch

PhillyDee · 1 May 2011 at 14:29

What advantages do the pro ones have though? Is it worth paying more, as the budget is flexible!

swinnie · 1 May 2011 at 14:38

Surveyor said:
I bet this one has Stulid stumped

Anyway, I will second the recommendation of a Wacom Tablet. My sister has a Wacom Bamboo A6 Wide (I think), which she has had for a year or two now and she absolutely loves it.

Xelene · 1 May 2011 at 15:57

PhillyDee said:
What advantages do the pro ones have though? Is it worth paying more, as the budget is flexible!

Anything from size, to pressure sensitivity on the pen to a display built into the surface. Google around, there's plenty of reviews about

PhillyDee · 1 May 2011 at 19:51

No problem, Thanks for your help all. I think the bamboo ones would be ok for a start then!

mikeyholt · 1 May 2011 at 21:01

PhillyDee said:
No problem, Thanks for your help all. I think the bamboo ones would be ok for a start then!

Go for it. I hope you enjoy it, I've used a couple of varying sizes myself.

Stupot_ · 1 May 2011 at 21:03

Can I ask what you're drawing?

PhillyDee · 1 May 2011 at 21:42

Stupot_ said:
Can I ask what you're drawing?

Its going to be designs for a laser cutter. Specifics are secret! I have a small one, and my sister fancies making some designs! So this way I can have it drawn into the programs, instead of mucking about trying to convert scans etc.

Stupot_ · 1 May 2011 at 22:35

Lol, yeah I don't care what specifically, just what type of lines

Like freehand stuff? Sketches? Or technical components etc.

I use a laser cutter for making architectural models and wouldn't get on with a tablet for technical drawings to scale.

PhillyDee · 1 May 2011 at 23:41

Nah, I use AutoCad for anything that needs accuracy! I have made a few odds and ends and am more than happy withthe performance! Drawings require a tablet of some sort though! I have no artistic talents whatsoever, but I can do complex 3D modelling, assemblies and designs by memory alone. I can't even draw a convincing stick figure! Seriously

Have a look at these models! http://www.laserscript.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=8&start=10 Seriously good on a laser. Not mine of course!

seabiscuit · 2 May 2011 at 09:33

I've only ever had Wacom's, and they are fantastic bits of kit. Got a Bamboo Pen and Touch and a Bamboo Fun. I can't rate them higly enough.
Saying that, if you are after one for occasional use, or don't want to spend Wacom prices, OcUK stocks Kanvus tablets, and this is a fun starter one...
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-000-KV&groupid=702&catid=1861&subcat=

Best Regards