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Snoogans · 07-11-2006, 07:43 PM

IMO my best pencilwork yet, can't wait to "digitize" it.

I'm about to purchase a drawing tablet sometime soon, don't know wich one though, any tips?

The Wacom Volito2 has an attractive price, might be enough for someone (like me) who's not going to use it professionally. Or do I need a bigger one? I just don't know.

Snoogans · 07-11-2006, 07:45 PM

Wacom Volito2

bermuDa · 07-11-2006, 08:36 PM

that looks nice and small, is that somewhere between a graphire and an intuos?

Snoogans · 07-12-2006, 02:07 AM

It's about the same size as the Graphire, but half(!) the cost.
The Graphire is a whole lot better but do I need it?
What do you people use?

freeload · 07-12-2006, 02:14 AM

I'm no artist, but I use my Graphire (A5 XL) when I'm retouching photos, and find it to be allmost too big - but I wouldn't go for a smaller one if I'll ever have to replace it.

bermuDa · 07-12-2006, 10:30 AM

It seems that the volito is a Europe-only product. I have one of the original graphires (4x5") which works great for my smaller laptop screen, and an intuos3 (6x8") which I use for my larger computer screen. Both do an excellent job when I get around to using them. The main advantages of the intuos is that it has twice as many pressure sensitivity levels, and additional buttons and scroll touchpads next to the writing area.

The volito doesn't seem to come with a mouse for the tablet, which is probably why the price is better. To be honest, I don't like using the wacom mice, because it is like having only one mousepad that works. Unless you're compromising a lot of features by going with the volito, I could say go for it.

clavus · 07-12-2006, 01:01 PM

The ONLY thing that sucks about Wacom is the mice. totally useless.

I have a really small WACOM at work and the great big WACOM bastard at home. I find them equally functional. So, I guess the smaller one is better because A) it takes less space and B) it costs less money

Snoogans · 07-12-2006, 08:09 PM

I'm going with the Volito, if I in the future realize I need a better one it's not that big of a loss (49 dollars).

Thank you all for your help!

bermuDa · 07-12-2006, 08:17 PM

I think you'll be very satisfied with it. I'm looking forward to seeing your digital work.

07-11-2006, 07:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Snoogans Veteran Location: Uppsala, Sweden	Yeti and drawing tablet question IMO my best pencilwork yet, can't wait to "digitize" it. I'm about to purchase a drawing tablet sometime soon, don't know wich one though, any tips? The Wacom Volito2 has an attractive price, might be enough for someone (like me) who's not going to use it professionally. Or do I need a bigger one? I just don't know. __________________ Internet hint: If someone's asking if what they do is weird, it always is.

07-11-2006, 07:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Snoogans Veteran Location: Uppsala, Sweden	Wacom Volito2 __________________ Internet hint: If someone's asking if what they do is weird, it always is.

07-11-2006, 08:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
bermuDa don't ignore this--> Location: CA	that looks nice and small, is that somewhere between a graphire and an intuos? __________________ I am the very model of a moderator gentleman.

07-12-2006, 02:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Snoogans Veteran Location: Uppsala, Sweden	It's about the same size as the Graphire, but half(!) the cost. The Graphire is a whole lot better but do I need it? What do you people use? __________________ Internet hint: If someone's asking if what they do is weird, it always is.

07-12-2006, 02:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
freeload Done freeloading here Location: on my ass :) - Norway	I'm no artist, but I use my Graphire (A5 XL) when I'm retouching photos, and find it to be allmost too big - but I wouldn't go for a smaller one if I'll ever have to replace it. __________________ The future ain't what it used to be.

07-12-2006, 10:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
bermuDa don't ignore this--> Location: CA	It seems that the volito is a Europe-only product. I have one of the original graphires (4x5") which works great for my smaller laptop screen, and an intuos3 (6x8") which I use for my larger computer screen. Both do an excellent job when I get around to using them. The main advantages of the intuos is that it has twice as many pressure sensitivity levels, and additional buttons and scroll touchpads next to the writing area. The volito doesn't seem to come with a mouse for the tablet, which is probably why the price is better. To be honest, I don't like using the wacom mice, because it is like having only one mousepad that works. Unless you're compromising a lot of features by going with the volito, I could say go for it. __________________ I am the very model of a moderator gentleman.

07-12-2006, 01:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
clavus pow! Location: NorCal	The ONLY thing that sucks about Wacom is the mice. totally useless. I have a really small WACOM at work and the great big WACOM bastard at home. I find them equally functional. So, I guess the smaller one is better because A) it takes less space and B) it costs less money __________________ Ass, gas or grass. Nobody rides for free.

07-12-2006, 08:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
Snoogans Veteran Location: Uppsala, Sweden	I'm going with the Volito, if I in the future realize I need a better one it's not that big of a loss (49 dollars). Thank you all for your help! __________________ Internet hint: If someone's asking if what they do is weird, it always is.

07-12-2006, 08:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
bermuDa don't ignore this--> Location: CA	I think you'll be very satisfied with it. I'm looking forward to seeing your digital work. __________________ I am the very model of a moderator gentleman.