Carson Coyote† 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2011 My brother and I have been shopping around for an affordable pen tablet, and though we have a few in mind, I thought I'd ask you all for advice. So, anyone who owns a tablet: What kind do you have, and how do you like it? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fahn† 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2011 Wacom would be my best bet. The least expensive Bamboo Pen they have is $69, though I'm not sure how good it would be for GIMP or PhotoShop. I have an older model Bamboo FUN that I got for $99, but it isn't supported on Windows 7 and I can't find any driver updates for it on their site, so I'll have to upgrade to the new Bamboo Fun, which I believe is $199. Wacom has some of the more reliable products that are functional, attractive, and relatively inexpensive. Just make sure your version of Windows supports them first. I love my tablet, just can't use it anymore (its about 4 years old). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Wolfin Report post Posted January 25, 2011 I have an original Bamboo which does work on 7; works nicely for what little I can draw. Fahn, Bamboo Fun's should work on Windows 7 as well, just grab the unified driver pack from here: http://www.wacom.com/downloads/driver-detail.php?id=220 /Robin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fahn† 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2011 I have an original Bamboo which does work on 7; works nicely for what little I can draw. Fahn' date=' Bamboo Fun's should work on Windows 7 as well, just grab the unified driver pack from here: http://www.wacom.com/downloads/driver-detail.php?id=220 /Robin [/quote'] I tried downloading some of the drivers and reinstalling the disc... nothing Do I need to download them all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carson Coyote† 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2011 Yeah, I would like a Wacom, but they tend to cost a lot. I have a $25 Amazon.com gift certificate that I'm thinking about using towards a tablet, so I'm looking on there. Right now, I found an old Wacom Graphire2 for $10+$5 shipping, and I'm trying to decide if I should get it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carson Coyote† 0 Report post Posted January 26, 2011 I decided to get that used Graphire2. I thought, "For $15, why not?" Plus, with my Amazon gift certificate, I got it for free (and still have about $10 left to spend on other stuff!). So, hopefully this will get me excited to draw again. Thank you all for your suggestions! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
