Graphics Tablet; Touch or Pen?

[Kuraikage]

Should I spring for one that's touch based or pen based?
Or both?

I have a tight budget, the touch one is cheaper, but i'm guessing that'll affect detailed graphics work in PS. Or can I simply use any old homemade stylus on the touch only tablet with satisfactory results in comparison to the pen and touch??

[Rezfon]

get one with both or pen. You don't really want one with just touch if you want to use it in PS

[Kuraikage]

Okay so is an A6 pen active area good enough? That's about 1/4 the dimensions of a sheet of A4 paper

[Chicken993]

Originally Posted by Rezfon

get one with both or pen. You don't really want one with just touch if you want to use it in PS

Agreed. A pen is almost essential imo. And it makes it loads easier to paint and whatnot. I use Bambo Fun Pen And Touch and it's great although a little expensive I suppose.

[Rezfon]

Originally Posted by Kuraikage

Okay so is an A6 pen active area good enough? That's about 1/4 the dimensions of a sheet of A4 paper

you might find it a little small as the area is mapped to your screen. You will find A5 and larger easier to work with on PS

I'd recommend a wacom


also I second that the bamboo fun pen and touch is great

[CptKelly]

Both, if you're just starting, a Bamboo Pen and Touch is the way to go. Don't just dive into the bigger surfaces. A Bamboo can last 5+ years without changing the nibs.

[thomtinuviel]

Originally Posted by Rezfon

get one with both or pen. You don't really want one with just touch if you want to use it in PS

Ditto this. I have a bamboo tablet - pen and touch. I love the pen to death; usually shut the touch off. Great price, great piece of tablet.

Edit: ^ yeah. listen to the folks above me.