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jamieboylan · 09-09-2008, 06:20 AM

Up until 3 months ago I was using a Graphire 4x6 but then I found I had a lump of money I wasn't doing anything with and bought a Cintiq 12w.

It's the single greatest thing I own and has changed how I work. I'm not a pro by any means but I've made major improvements since getting it and it's just plain fun.

The only downsides to it are the fact that it heats up and that I'm afraid of scratching it. And I'd hardly consider those downsides.

DanHowardArt · 09-09-2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jamieboylan

Up until 3 months ago I was using a Graphire 4x6 but then I found I had a lump of money I wasn't doing anything with and bought a Cintiq 12w.

It's the single greatest thing I own and has changed how I work. I'm not a pro by any means but I've made major improvements since getting it and it's just plain fun.

The only downsides to it are the fact that it heats up and that I'm afraid of scratching it. And I'd hardly consider those downsides.

when i tried it, it got warm but nowhere near as hot as the 21inch Cintiq gets. i also love that it's no heavier than an intuos.

mogri · 10:17 AM

i got a Graphire4 A6..coz it's the only thing i can afford
but it still my baby...even though i'm not as good as other artists here,but i'm getting a major improvement after i bougth my baby
but still my skill sucks compared to u guys

but at office i'm using intuos3 6x8
i've once tried 12inch cintiq and honestly i prefer intuos3 better

memod · 09-09-2008, 12:25 PM

Shalite, the intuos 6x8 is really nice, yeah, but really i pesonally feel like as long as it is a wacom, you're good

I worked with a tiny 4x6 wacom tablet for years, and it wasn't bad really

Daniel

jamieboylan · 09-09-2008, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DrEuphony

when i tried it, it got warm but nowhere near as hot as the 21inch Cintiq gets. i also love that it's no heavier than an intuos.

I've never tried any of the other sizes. I honestly don't understand why you would even need anything bigger.

Shalite · 09-10-2008, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by memod

Shalite, the intuos 6x8 is really nice, yeah, but really i pesonally feel like as long as it is a wacom, you're good

I worked with a tiny 4x6 wacom tablet for years, and it wasn't bad really

Daniel

Oh, haha, that's good. |D; I really haven't tried any other tablet, so yeah. Maybe later I guess maybe I'll get something, but you're right, I am pretty happy with it.

nonnon · 09-14-2008, 03:52 PM

for a long time I've had a Graphire 4x6 tabbie, which broke down on my about 3 years ago. Just recently though I decided to get back on the money spurge train and get myself a Intuos3 6x11 tablet. and WOW! it's a beautiful tool and I'm loving it!

I'm hoping to get myself one of the Cintiq Models in the near future, but it may not happen for a long time now. this tablet it too good

it's name is Cedrick<3!!!

kdj666 · 09-15-2008, 06:54 AM

I just have a cheap 6X8 Digipro.

zeichenwut · 09-15-2008, 07:00 AM

I'm using a small Wacom, but I have no idea which modell. It's the one of the Favo Comic Pack. I'm in love with it ever since

I'd love to have a bigger one one day.

joevriens · 09-18-2008, 01:56 AM

cintiq 20wsx (widescreen one)
although I think if I could do it over-I'd go with the smallest-12wsx or whatever its called-and get a laptop
or better yet just grab a modbook-although I would miss using hotkeys (no keyboard as far as I could tell)

anyone have or used a modbook?

ps...cintiq is friggin' awesome-mostly cuz its just so much FUN
yes it heats up, especially at the top where the little LED is...like HOT sometimes...but who cares-its epic fun
and it actually motivates me to draw/work which is worth its weight in gold...or should I say gasoline these days?

ugh...me=

Shinypants · 09-18-2008, 03:56 AM

I'm using a Graphire 3 6x8 and its been serving me quite well i must say. i'm hoping at some stage to upgrade to either the 6x11 intuos 3 or a 12wx cintiq... probably the former.

does anyone else use one of those smudge guard gloves? i cant live without mine cause otherwise i stick to me tablet. my workmates laugh at me but they are great i tells ya...

memod · 09-18-2008, 11:49 AM

a smudge guard glove?

I don't think I even know what that is, haha

silk · 09-18-2008, 01:01 PM

Whatever he does to make his hands so sticky can also cause blindness I'm told, and that would be even worse for an artist

Shinypants · 09-18-2008, 11:10 PM

i know smudge guard glove sounds stupid... but hey...

http://www.buywacom.com.au/products....AF7CD954F&ID=0

check out that link. i didnt think it would help that much but seriously its one of the best things you could get to help you glide over the tablet surface...

jaybendt · 09-19-2008, 01:20 AM

Why would it cause blindness? o.o that sounds serious..

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jamieboylan Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 39 Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	09-09-2008, 06:20 AM Up until 3 months ago I was using a Graphire 4x6 but then I found I had a lump of money I wasn't doing anything with and bought a Cintiq 12w. It's the single greatest thing I own and has changed how I work. I'm not a pro by any means but I've made major improvements since getting it and it's just plain fun. The only downsides to it are the fact that it heats up and that I'm afraid of scratching it. And I'd hardly consider those downsides.

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mogri Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 28 Junior Member My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	09-09-2008, 10:13 AM i got a Graphire4 A6..coz it's the only thing i can afford but it still my baby...even though i'm not as good as other artists here,but i'm getting a major improvement after i bougth my baby but still my skill sucks compared to u guys but at office i'm using intuos3 6x8 i've once tried 12inch cintiq and honestly i prefer intuos3 better Last edited by mogri; 09-09-2008 at 10:17 AM.

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memod Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 77 Member My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	09-09-2008, 12:25 PM Shalite, the intuos 6x8 is really nice, yeah, but really i pesonally feel like as long as it is a wacom, you're good I worked with a tiny 4x6 wacom tablet for years, and it wasn't bad really Daniel

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nonnon Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 5 Member My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	09-14-2008, 03:52 PM for a long time I've had a Graphire 4x6 tabbie, which broke down on my about 3 years ago. Just recently though I decided to get back on the money spurge train and get myself a Intuos3 6x11 tablet. and WOW! it's a beautiful tool and I'm loving it! I'm hoping to get myself one of the Cintiq Models in the near future, but it may not happen for a long time now. this tablet it too good it's name is Cedrick<3!!!

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kdj666 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4 Junior Member My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	09-15-2008, 06:54 AM I just have a cheap 6X8 Digipro.

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zeichenwut Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,077 Senior Member My Mood: Thanks: 161 Thanked 38 Times in 35 Posts	09-15-2008, 07:00 AM I'm using a small Wacom, but I have no idea which modell. It's the one of the Favo Comic Pack. I'm in love with it ever since I'd love to have a bigger one one day.

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joevriens Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 299 Senior Member My Mood: Thanks: 76 Thanked 36 Times in 28 Posts	09-18-2008, 01:56 AM cintiq 20wsx (widescreen one) although I think if I could do it over-I'd go with the smallest-12wsx or whatever its called-and get a laptop or better yet just grab a modbook-although I would miss using hotkeys (no keyboard as far as I could tell) anyone have or used a modbook? ps...cintiq is friggin' awesome-mostly cuz its just so much FUN yes it heats up, especially at the top where the little LED is...like HOT sometimes...but who cares-its epic fun and it actually motivates me to draw/work which is worth its weight in gold...or should I say gasoline these days? ugh...me=

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Shinypants Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 385 Senior Member My Mood: Thanks: 24 Thanked 38 Times in 34 Posts	09-18-2008, 03:56 AM I'm using a Graphire 3 6x8 and its been serving me quite well i must say. i'm hoping at some stage to upgrade to either the 6x11 intuos 3 or a 12wx cintiq... probably the former. does anyone else use one of those smudge guard gloves? i cant live without mine cause otherwise i stick to me tablet. my workmates laugh at me but they are great i tells ya...

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memod Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 77 Member My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	09-18-2008, 11:49 AM a smudge guard glove? I don't think I even know what that is, haha __________________ www.dancakes.com my prints are yummeh! my CGportfolio - my deviantArt

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silk Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 74 Member Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	09-18-2008, 01:01 PM Whatever he does to make his hands so sticky can also cause blindness I'm told, and that would be even worse for an artist

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Shinypants Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 385 Senior Member My Mood: Thanks: 24 Thanked 38 Times in 34 Posts	09-18-2008, 11:10 PM i know smudge guard glove sounds stupid... but hey... http://www.buywacom.com.au/products....AF7CD954F&ID=0 check out that link. i didnt think it would help that much but seriously its one of the best things you could get to help you glide over the tablet surface...

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jaybendt Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 400 Member My Mood: Thanks: 2 Thanked 21 Times in 20 Posts	09-19-2008, 01:20 AM Why would it cause blindness? o.o that sounds serious.. __________________ Jael S. \| Elloi If you have any questions or problems; Please send a note and I'll be happy to try and help.