Posts by analogpilot55

Noah Sanchez39 said:It's a one-time payment, and Amazon doesn't even allow you to use PayPal.

If I'm reading this correctly, shipping is going to be about 20 bucks. Since we're based here in the States, by the time everything settles, the total ends up being nearly identical to what I'd pay at Telebit.
The UK pricing is just way too steep. My only hope is to track down a better deal from somewhere else.

Noah Sanchez39 said:That "roughly $475" already accounts for our local sales tax, and there shouldn't be any customs duties applied. 🙂

So, would I be expected to settle that through PayPal then?

Noah Sanchez39 said:That Wacom Intuos Pen & touch Medium

over at Best Buy is priced at $533 + tax = $666
At Telebit, it goes for $562

It's listed on Amazon.com (USA), but they won't ship it here to the States. 😢
However, you can find it on Amazon.com, which does ship to the US; it's about 153.27 GBP, or roughly around $475 . 😉

So, when you factor in customs, sales tax, and whatever else they tack on, it ends up being pretty much the same price...

analogpilot55 said:Thank you so much for the reply. I was actually starting to think this thread had gone cold since the last post was from ages ago... I couldn't find a specific discussion on graphics tablets or drawing tablets, especially one targeting that middle ground—not quite professional grade, but certainly not some kid's toy. This response is incredibly helpful... and it makes perfect sense. Longevity and simplicity are my top priorities here.

William Miller83 said:The sole authorized distributor for Wacom in the States is Finder.
http://www.finder.com/

They are very accommodating at that company. I initially picked up a Bamboo, and I have to say, its capabilities impressed me considering the Bamboo series is intended for amateurs. However, being a professional myself, I eventually found it necessary to move up to an Intuos.

A few months back, I picked up the Intuosa 4 ( m)

The device itself is built with premium materials, boasting impeccable design and incredible functionality. As far as software goes, it's fully compatible with the Adobe CS5 suite, Corel, 3d Max, May, and so on.

In short, anyone just getting started with a graphics tablet will likely be quite satisfied with the Bamboo series.

You can find the pricing for all models on Finder's website.

Would it actually be worth it to just grab a Wacom from Amazon.com? It's nearly half the price.

Brian Campbell6 said:I’m not quite sure how to put this into words. It’s essentially the same logic you apply to washing machines; you have an LG model that boasts dual displays, a mountain of sub-menus, a hundred different buttons, and comes in fifteen colors with even underglow lighting so it can glow in the dark. On the flip side, you have a Miele machine that features a tiny display, five basic buttons, and about fifteen fewer options—it looks like something designed twenty years ago. Yet, somehow, it’s still more expensive $1000 than the LG. Why on earth would that be?
My response: the Miele I bought back in '96 has outlasted two Whirlpools, one LG, and at this rate, it’ll likely outlive a Candy too. Now, they aren't all sitting in the same house, but I am strictly talking about longevity. Furthermore, that Miele sees constant use year-round, whereas those other machines are just tossed into rental apartments and used seasonally.

It’s the exact same principle here: fewer bells and whistles, but a much higher quality foundation. Most of those extra buttons are ultimately useless. My partner has a Wacom she picked up secondhand two years ago—so it's actually four years old now—and she uses it constantly, and it still performs flawlessly. A trust Slize Ultra Slim might be fine if you just want to scribble something once in a blue moon, but if you intend to do anything remotely serious or frequent, Wacom is the only logical choice. In my view, there is no point in cutting corners here. With a trust product, you’ll likely start noticing flaws like surface sensitivity or loose buttons within a year.

Thank you so much for the reply. I was honestly starting to think this thread had died out since the last post was from ages ago... I couldn't find a specific discussion on graphic tablets or drawing tablets, especially one that hits that middle ground—not quite professional grade, but certainly not some cheap toy for kids. This answer is incredibly helpful to me... and perfectly logical. Durability and simplicity are my top priorities.

Hello, everyone. I am currently in the market for a new graphics tablet, though I must admit the selection in this particular price bracket feels surprisingly limited. I find myself torn between the Wacom Intuos Pen & Touch Medium and the trust Slize Ultra Slim. From what I can gather, the Wacom is priced at roughly 1 $167, whereas the trust Slize Ultra Slim sits at just $233. On paper, the trust model seems to be an absolute steal—it isn't just half the price, but it actually boasts a higher LPI resolution (4000 vs. 2540 LPI), a slightly larger active area (254x152 mm vs. 216x135 mm), and four extra express keys. As far as I can tell, the sole advantage of going with the Wacom is the battery-free pen and that little eraser on the end. I cannot help but wonder why such a massive price gap exists between them. Is there some hidden flaw or a catch with the trust model that I have somehow overlooked? I have spent some time hunting for reviews online, but remarkably, I can find almost nothing useful about it.