Hey all,
I’m currently using a wacom graphire 4x5. I 'm thinking about getting a larger size. Anyone have any input regarding OTHER brands of tablets?
Does the non-name brand work the same?
Should I stick with wacom?
My issue is of course money. The larger size (6x8) wacoms are about $300 and up!!
Thanks for your input.
-D 
Hi Dooki,
I have to be honest here, there is no substitute for a Wacom tablet. I have tried others and they just are not as good. In any case, when you are moving up from a Graphire to a Intous2 you are getting more than size. You are also going to get more pressure sensativity (1024 vs. 512 for the Graphire) and more.
If you are are not a professional the A6 Volito Wacom 45 $ is sufficent for all works 
Size of the tablett is not important all is in your brain !
It’s him who makes the adaption fingers --> drawing !
Pilou
Hey thanks Dan and Frenchy.
Frenchy, while I agree that the designs are from your head, having a larger work area for digital rendering would be nice.
-Dooki
Dooki,
I haven’t tried other manufacturers but I have tried different sizes of Wacom tablets. I keep going back to the cheap, simple 4X6 graphire tablet. For me 512 levels of pressure sensitivity are fine and I’ve learned to be comfortable with the size. Not being a trained artist used to a large tablet and having the ability to zoom on a computer for detailed work I find the smaller talbet suits me. I guess it’s what you feel most comfortable with and your artistic style.
From what I understand though, Wacom is probably your best bet. It’s like Photoshop. It’s such a standard that you can rely on it being the best supported tablet on the market.
Brian
Thanks Brian,
Yeah I was wondering about the larger area. Right now though I feel cramped by 4x5. BTW, I’ve been using 4x5 for about 8 years now. What did you not like about the larger area. Was it just the zoom factor?
-D
Hi Dooki
Look at this and the post and image of Marcel
And this one Must I buy a Wacom
Pilou
When you draw with a tablet you don’t see your fingers Just the screen
So the size can be very small, it’s the brain who made the accomodation
This is wrong of course with a Cintiq or if you want copy an original paper model
But in this case It’s more easy to use a scaner and copy on the screen in the Drawing prog
My advice : if you are fortunate:rolleyes :(well off see the post bellow), good drawer take a Cintiq (little model said marcel)else a little one and with the difference buy a prog
Frenchy,
I will heartily disagree with you. I am a professional and I have used both the Graphire and the Intous2. I have used the 4x5 and the A4 sized tablets. There is a noticable difference in the quality of your line due to differences in tablets. One such difference is the amount of pressure the tablet registers (512 vs. 1024, in most cases). There are several other factors as well:
1 - Does the tablet pen need a battery?
2 - Does the tablet pen have a cord?
3 - How many buttons does the pen have?
4 - Does the tablet pen use tilting?
… and more.
You don’t have to buy a Wacom. I was producing book cover illustrations without one. But, at this current time, there really is not substitute when it comes to quality … not just of the tablet itself, of the line you draw with the tablet. The Wacom is smooth and fast. As a result, so will your line be (in comparison to other tablets).
As far as size, it certainly does matter. It’s not just your brain. It is your personal style. Some people draw on large canvases with large, sweeping motions. Some (like me) tend to draw small. It all depends on how you draw details. Just like working in ZBrush. Imagine adding details if you could not zoom in on an area? Imagine drawing details if all you have is a little space in which to draw?
As stated, I tend to draw small. So the A4 sized Wacom is more than enough for me. The large Wacoms (and I had one at a place used to work a few years back) were way too big for me. But that’s me. When buying a tablet you need to see what is right for you (size-wise) and then purchase accordingly.
Hi Dan
I have make a mistake of word
“Fortunate” was wealthy, well off, for me :rolleyes:
Yes, as a french, I am null in english 
Else from what you say, I don’t see many desagree
Hope all this advice help dooki
Pilou
Ps A Cintiq is also a Wacom
Hi Frenchy,
Now I must apologize to you . I had misread your post. When I say the “Must I buy a Wacom” link I thought it was your comment (as if you were saying, “Must I buy a Wacom?”).
So, yes, we do agree (for the most part).
Sorry about that!
No problem
The essential is the fun
Pilou
Thanks a bunch Frenchy and Dan.
Your input is what I needed. Dan you brought up a lot good points.
BTW here is a sample of my work. This helmet will be in stores next month. I think it will in the US and Canada, not sure on Europe.
THanks again!
-Dooki
NO. Scott is the man!!!
I used to work with him many years ago. He and Nevel (the other guy on his website) were both masters back then. It is amazing to see their work. It made me want to get out of design all together!
-Dooki
Hi Dooki
What the world is little
These men have the perspective inside 
I have remark a little familly style with you
Have fun!
Pilou
Ps
I retake the entiere Scott Robertson site for the fun!
dooki,
Glad I could help!
BTW, that helmet is very cool! I just bought a nice “dirt” bike for the city and I would love to buy a helmet like that. I live in Israel, though 
. Could you let me know when and where in the USA it sells? I’ll have either friends or family pick me up one and send it to me.
You bet Dan!
-D