Computer Art Tablet

What type of tablet should I get for my art?

I’m new to using the computer for my artwork, and so I’m completely at a loss. I have just got Adobe Photoshop CS3, and have found it nearly impossible to paint with a mouse. If I’m correct, I need a tablet? I don’t have millions of dollars to spend, so I’d like to get something not too expensive, but that’s not a piece of junk. I feel so lost, could someone help me decide what type and model?

Get a Wacom Intuos2.

Sure they’re older than the new Intuos3 models. But I still use one every day to draw with (here’s an example: http://homepage.mac.com/favoritestudios/Sites/nobyl/index.html )

I have a small one, they call it a 4×5 in the US. Here’s a link to the UK site that describes it:

http://www.wacom-europe.com/uk/products/intuos2/intuos_a6.asp

There’s one on ebay right now (without a pen) for a But-It-Now price of $39.00

http://cgi.ebay.com/Wacom-Intuos2-Graphic-Tablet-XD-04-05-R-Serial-No-Pen_W0QQitemZ380004191135QQihZ025QQcategoryZ3680QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Then you’ll also need to get an Intuos2 pen (or stylus). Here’s one on ebay for $58.54:

http://www.amazon.com/Intuos2-Classic-Pen/dp/B000H5H7DG/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1205199745&sr=8-8

So for $100 plus shipping you could be in business. (And believe me, you will NEVER regret having a Wacom tablet if you are drawing on the computer).

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