So I got rid of my lame Graphire some time ago, and I now find myself looking for a new tablet. Can get an Intuos 1 A5 for roughly $85. Yay or nay? :shifty:
does it still have the pen? if not then nay. Its impossible to find an intuos 1 pen nowadays.
And even if it does i still wouldn't recommend it over any of the other tablets, but then again i haven't actually used an intuos 1, but those things are ooooold.
I think it would be more worth the money spending it on another graphire or bamboo, or if you have the money and intuos 3 or 4.
I have an intuos 4 a5 and man it is fucking sweet.... expensive though.
Buy something that you know is going to be quality. If you want a 6x8 intous 3, get it. Intous' last forever, and unless you're completely broke, its a decent investment to buy a new one and not cheap out and get a used 5 year old model. Sure you can find a $100 wacom, but are you just going to end up buying a new one in a couple years? If so, just get something nice from the start.
Bought mine in 2002 its still kicking strong. Probably the best and longest lasting bit of comp kit I own. You'll never go back to drawing with a mouse.
case color, differently shaped pen with rubber-grip, less vulnerable to CRT monitor radiation (cursor-jitter). performance feels exactly the same as version 1 to me.
I didnt read most of the thread, but just to chime in, I use an Intuos 1 thats probably older than some polycounters. (ok, Im lying) Its freakin' awesome. Nearly 8 years on this bad boy and never even a hiccup.
Edit: Oh yeah, I also bought mine refurbished directly from Wacom for around 50% retail. Best comp equip ever.
Pior: What's the deal with Intuos 2? Did they hit some kind of sweet spot and never regained it? Started from Intuos 3, seems like 4 is the logical upgrade, no?
Rasmus: I know Pior really likes the surface of the 2, which is less slick than more recent models. I'd be inclined to agree, although I personally (and for some reason: controversially) really like having some buttons available on the tablet itself. Oh, and I think the 4 series do look pretty sexy. As do the intuous 3, really.
ahhh... texture. I've fantasized about putting some kind of thin sheet inbetween pen and tablet for some "feel", I agree it lacks a certain something. Oh well, I know I'm gonna fall for the sexy look of an intuos4 anyway
Yeah! Intuos2 belongs to the 'slipcover' generation, you can slide a piece of paper under the main flexible cover. I actually *don't* use this feature, but it's just that this thin transparent layer has a great feel to it, as opposed to the 'powder coated' hardplastic feel of the newer ones.
Also the intuos2 pen fits better in the hand (the intuos 3 and 4 default pens really are horrible once you get a taste of the v2 pen)
Check this out :
With intus3 you can still get the 'classic pen' that looks jus tlike the pen from the intuos1 (confusing!), it's a bit on the thin side but still better than the default.
You can have buttons on the 2, they are just flush with the surface hence a bit hard to avoid. You can put tape on them to make them easier to distinguish.
buttons on the intuos2 tablet? you mean the menu strip that 1 and 2 share?
intuos1 pen (1st and 2nd from the right) is best. no sticky rubber, firm sidebutton and the dimensions of a normal pen. nibs are interchangable between intuos generations, btw. i use the spring loaded one from series 3 in the intuos2 pen.
I have an 6x8 Intuos 3 currently and I used to have a little 4x5 Intuos 1. The difference between the two is fairly noticeable due to the fact that the Intuos 3 has more pressure sensitivity with the pen than the Intuos 1.
I had to save forever to get my Intous 3 but it was worth every penny. Think of art supplies as investments. Haha I compare everything to is it more than my 6 months of car insurance, then I reconsider.
As said before older models are harder to find replacement parts for (plastic cover, new pen).
Watch out and try not to always draw in the same spot on your tablet because you will rub holes over time in your plastic cover.
P.S.
Rubber grips are not that bad, but they do pick up oils from you hands easy and sometimes become slick, just be careful and slide the rubber grip off (unscrew tip & Take off button), then wash it in (dish soap, not powder, not crap you pore into dish washer) soapy water. Not too soapy because it will cause the rubber to crack if you do not rinse all the soap water off properly. Then thoroughly dry it before sliding it back on your pen. (Intuos 3 tablet only)
Yeah, I wouldn't be able to do any 3d work with my Intuos stylus without the MMB and RMB (no use for the eraser button though). Having only one button other than LMB would suck... what were those pentagram people thinking!? Hopefully they will make a Cintiq clone with TWO (or more) buttons on the pen.
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And even if it does i still wouldn't recommend it over any of the other tablets, but then again i haven't actually used an intuos 1, but those things are ooooold.
I think it would be more worth the money spending it on another graphire or bamboo, or if you have the money and intuos 3 or 4.
I have an intuos 4 a5 and man it is fucking sweet.... expensive though.
What are the major differences between the two?
But was there really much difference between 2-3 as there was between 1-2?
I think intuos 2 is your best bet at this point, probably get a good size for a really cheap price.
case color, differently shaped pen with rubber-grip, less vulnerable to CRT monitor radiation (cursor-jitter). performance feels exactly the same as version 1 to me.
1 and 2 are really similar, 3 has the buttons on the side. I have a 3 at work and would kill for it at home so i don't have to reach for my keyboard
Edit: Oh yeah, I also bought mine refurbished directly from Wacom for around 50% retail. Best comp equip ever.
Also the intuos2 pen fits better in the hand (the intuos 3 and 4 default pens really are horrible once you get a taste of the v2 pen)
Check this out :
With intus3 you can still get the 'classic pen' that looks jus tlike the pen from the intuos1 (confusing!), it's a bit on the thin side but still better than the default.
You can have buttons on the 2, they are just flush with the surface hence a bit hard to avoid. You can put tape on them to make them easier to distinguish.
Just my 2cents!
intuos1 pen (1st and 2nd from the right) is best.
I had to save forever to get my Intous 3 but it was worth every penny. Think of art supplies as investments. Haha I compare everything to is it more than my 6 months of car insurance, then I reconsider.
As said before older models are harder to find replacement parts for (plastic cover, new pen).
Watch out and try not to always draw in the same spot on your tablet because you will rub holes over time in your plastic cover.
P.S.
Rubber grips are not that bad, but they do pick up oils from you hands easy and sometimes become slick, just be careful and slide the rubber grip off (unscrew tip & Take off button), then wash it in (dish soap, not powder, not crap you pore into dish washer) soapy water. Not too soapy because it will cause the rubber to crack if you do not rinse all the soap water off properly. Then thoroughly dry it before sliding it back on your pen. (Intuos 3 tablet only)
Im loving mine. With the new nib type it feels very ... creamy... i dont know how else to discribe it.
Much cheaper than Wacom, and the same (or better than Wacom)
hadn't heard of them! they're quick to point out they've courageously brought about "the end of Wacom's monopoly".
what makes you say they're better?
it's a nifty little trick to edit the pressure sensativity so you dont have to jam the pen into the tablet to get full pressure.