# Attn Graphics Designers v.Tablet

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-graphics-designers-v-tablet/130090
**Category:** SON240sx Off Topic
**Created:** [December 6, 2009, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-graphics-designers-v-tablet/130090 "2009-12-06T15:41:10Z")
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### Author: ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)
#### Post date: [December 6, 2009, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-graphics-designers-v-tablet/130090/1 "2009-12-06T15:41:10Z")

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Looking to get a Tablet (input device - not handheld computer) and so far looking at these two:

Wacom Intuos4:  
Small - 6" x 4" - $199 ($226 after tax) - [http://wacom.com/intuos/small.php](http://wacom.com/intuos/small.php)  
Medium - 8.8" x 5.5" - $349 ($396 after tax) - [http://wacom.com/intuos/medium.php](http://wacom.com/intuos/medium.php)

Both of the prices are from Best Buy and most other places are ~$20+ on average.

Anyone able to get any of these at any pretty prices? :dunno:

I’m not a (freehand) artist but like to dabble with Photoshop and using the mouse is a PITA so even the small unit would suffice.

Comments on these units or alternatives?

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### Author: ![jzavalinsk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jzavalinsk/32/5713_2.png) [@jzavalinsk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jzavalinsk)
#### Post date: [December 6, 2009, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-graphics-designers-v-tablet/130090/2 "2009-12-06T15:58:09Z")

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Hey man I gotta Wacom Bamboo small wtih pen tablet and pen, mouse, pen stand, USB cable, and software DVD

[http://www.pricebat.ca/Wacom-Bamboo-Fun-Digitizing-Tablet.u\_329969/](http://www.pricebat.ca/Wacom-Bamboo-Fun-Digitizing-Tablet.u_329969/)

I used it a few times, perfect condition, no scratches none of that, bought it 2 years ago

lookin for 70 bones,

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### Author: ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)
#### Post date: [December 6, 2009, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-graphics-designers-v-tablet/130090/3 "2009-12-06T17:34:30Z")

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Sorry papi, not looking to buy a Bamboo as it’s an entry level tablet. Plus I prefer to shell out a few extra for a brand new one.

> [@WTS: XBox360](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wts-xbox360/25167/4):
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> Hey man I gotta Wacom Bamboo small wtih pen tablet and pen, mouse, pen stand, USB cable, and software DVD
> 
> [http://www.pricebat.ca/Wacom-Bamboo-Fun-Digitizing-Tablet.u\_329969/](http://www.pricebat.ca/Wacom-Bamboo-Fun-Digitizing-Tablet.u_329969/)
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> I used it a few times, perfect condition, no scratches none of that, bought it 2 years ago
> 
> lookin for 70 bones,

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### Author: ![J\_Camel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/j_camel/32/5499_2.png) [@J\_Camel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/J_Camel)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2009, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-graphics-designers-v-tablet/130090/4 "2009-12-11T16:27:19Z")

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G… you suck at art… aside from that you can get those same units at Canada Computers (there is a location by your house) for cheaper.

[canadacomputers.com](http://canadacomputers.com)

werd

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### Author: ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)
#### Post date: [December 11, 2009, 5:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-graphics-designers-v-tablet/130090/5 "2009-12-11T17:43:39Z")

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Holy shit it’s J out of nowhere.

Actually considering the Bamboo Fun now since it’s 6x8 for $199 and I don’t really care for all that nib sensitivity/angle stuff the Intuos4 comes with :o

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### Author: ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)
#### Post date: [December 23, 2009, 6:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-graphics-designers-v-tablet/130090/6 "2009-12-23T06:06:41Z")

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Ended up picking up the Bamboo Fun (Medium) for $200CAD ($189USD) after taxes from [Canada Computers](http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=026186&cid=KBM.227). A great price considering it’s retailing online in most places for $199USD.

> **[Wacom Global](https://www.wacom.com/en-us/products)**
>
> Wacom Global

![http://i.imgur.com/oXDMN.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/oXDMN.jpg)

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### Author: ![J\_Camel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/j_camel/32/5499_2.png) [@J\_Camel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/J_Camel)
#### Post date: [December 23, 2009, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-graphics-designers-v-tablet/130090/7 "2009-12-23T12:31:37Z")

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Nice G! Canada Computers has good pricing on shits.

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### Author: ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)
#### Post date: [December 23, 2009, 1:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-graphics-designers-v-tablet/130090/8 "2009-12-23T13:00:32Z")

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> [@niiiice .... APS's TT F-Body kit](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/niiiice-apss-tt-f-body-kit/25401/7):
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> Nice G! Canada Computers has good pricing on shits.

Like any GuJew, I asked em:

> Me: So this item is on sale till Dec. 24th.  
> Me: What if it goes into a bigger sale during Boxing Day?  
> CC: Well if it goes to like $150 or whatever, buy the new one for $150 and then return your old one. You have 7-days to return items.  
> Me: Sick. High five.
