i wantt to get one for my b-day but i can only about $200.i wanted to get the Aiptek Inc HyperPen 12000U. it’s only $120 but it only has 512 pressure levels i want to know if that good, or if to get some other kind. i saw wacoms but they cost to much for me…
any ideas?
6x8 Graphire3 Wacom tablet, MSRP: 199.95
of course and everytime – WACOM-ruleZZ 
(Details on the Aiptek Inc HyperPen 12000U)
The HyperPen 12000 is the very latest in a long line of reputed graphics tablets. Aiptek’s previous entries into the digitizer market were well respected for their exceptional value; high resolution (3,048 lines per inch), pressure sensitivity (up to 512 different levels), and a great price, however, previously the largest tablet that they offered was 8 inches by 6 inches. With the HyperPen 12000 they have really rounded out their tablet line by offering a product that has every bit as much quality as their previous models, but with a 9 inch by 12 inch active surface area that really meets the demanding needs of their most serious customers. Whether it be graphic design, handwriting recognition, or simply photo editing, the HyperPen 12000 is an extraordinary value that is unmatched anywhere in the graphical tablet market
Active area
12" x 9" (304mm x 228mm)
Physical size
385 x 347 x 12 mm (W x D x H)
Power consumption
0.35 watts (70mA)
KEY FEATURES
• Huge 12 x 9 drawing area
• When using Word XP, you can directly write into documents, keeping it in handwriting or convert it to text.
• Cordless, pressure-sensitive
pen features full 512 levels of pressure and ultra-high 3048
lpi resolution.
• 1 year warranty
Power supply
USB port (DC 5 +/- 5% V regulated)
Weight
1370 g (with cable)
Resolution
max. 3048 lpi / 120 lpmm
Accuracy
0.42 mm (overall with pen)
Max. pressure levels
512 levels
Max. reading height
8 mm (0.32")
Communication interface
USB BUS
Connector
USB plug
Do you belive the marketing bla bla? Whenever the marketing writes something it allways sounds great. Thats their job…
I have a wacom intous a5, for about 4 or 5 years now. Its still working perfect!
And you can belive me i tested it hard 
Coffee, Cigarettes, Alcahol, Ice-Tea…
You better wait and work for some more cash(or take a credit from your parents) and go buy the real thing, for life-time!
Wacom is the only way to go (at least for me)
i have one of those hyperpen 1200s and must say it’s actually quite good! pressure sensitivity is not bad and it’s HUGE! that’s why i preferred it over a wacom a6 or a5.
the only issues i have with the aiptek are that the pen feels a bit ‘wobbly’ (compared to a wacom), 'cause its tip gets pushed back into the pen when you paint, and the drivers are annoying, because redefining the working area is difficult and unprecise and it’s impossible to constrain the tablet to ONE of my 2 monitors … other than that it’s a good piece of hardware, and cheap.
if you don’t need/want a big tablet, i’d rather get a graphire A5, they simply feel better and are a tad more responsive and precise.
thankx guys
ok i found the INTUOS2 9X12 for $369.65.
but it says “THIS IS THE ACADEMIC PRICED VERSION OF WACOM’S NEWEST USB 9 X12
ACTIVE AREA PROFESSIONAL PEN TABLET WITH NEW SOPHISTICATED”
what does ACADEMIC PRICED mean?!
I bought a Wacom Intuos2 9x12. Its huge and works great! The feel of the pen and the 4D wireless mouse is awesome. Save your pennies you’ll be glad you did. Wacom all the way!
Don’t disappoint yourself. Don’t settle for less. Invest in a Wacom. You’ll be glad you did
How about $150 for a brand-new Wacom Graphire 6x8 tablet??Go here…
You won’t have the angle control of the Intuos or the 1024 levels of sensitivity, but 512 isn’t bad, and about 1/2 the price of the Intuos model the same size…
academic priced means you will have to prove you either are a student or work for a school to get the special price.
I suggest, if its possible to try out whatever tablets you have in mind and pick what suits your workflow best. Starting with a lower end one is not the end of the world either…it takes a few minutes :rolleyes: to get used to using a pen and or the pen tablet but once ya do you won’t go back to a mouse.
we all gotta start somewhere…get what suits you best for what you can afford and save for your next best up model.
I have the AIPTEK 1200U. it big, thats the only advantage. I got a wacom graphire from a friend, the old model, and for zbrush I really prefer the wacom over the aiptek.
the wacom I got it the smallest there is, but it’s still better then the aiptek 
money wasted
Wacom intuos 2 is the daddy, like some of the other guys said, if you can’t afford it now then save your pennies, you can get reconditioned ones from there site at very reasonable prices 
I got a refurbished Wacom once from a store featured at:
http://www.pricewatch.com
It worked great (still does) and I gave it to a friend when I upgraded to a new, bigger Wacom.
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR> I have a wacom intous a5, for about 4 or 5 years now. Its still working perfect!
And you can belive me i tested it hard
Coffee, Cigarettes, Alcahol, Ice-Tea… <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Yaaaaah, that´s it 
It must be “artist-proof-only” system 
I use a Wacom Intuos 6x8. I love the 6x8 because it fits neatly under my keyboard and whenever I need it I just slide the sucker out and have easy reach of my keyboard too.
When I worked at Dreamworks back in the ‘90s I had a 12x18 Wacom. What a freakin’ monster!
I had trouble reaching my keyboard for Photoshop commands! My advice is to keep in mind you will need to access your keyboard while using the pad.
A 12x9 might be nice, but I’d try it first before I bought it, if possible.
Dickie
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR> I have a wacom intous a5, for about 4 or 5 years now. Its still working perfect!
And you can belive me i tested it hard
Coffee, Cigarettes, Alcahol, Ice-Tea…
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Mee too
Bye
Leo
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>I use a Wacom Intuos 6x8. I love the 6x8 because it fits neatly under my keyboard and whenever I need it I just slide the sucker out and have easy reach of my keyboard too.
When I worked at Dreamworks back in the ‘90s I had a 12x18 Wacom. What a freakin’ monster!
I had trouble reaching my keyboard for Photoshop commands! My advice is to keep in mind you will need to access your keyboard while using the pad.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I also use the 6x8 Intous. I personally do not like the larger tablets. What size tablet you get depends on a few factors. Dickie brought up the fact of having to use the tablet with a keyboard. This is very important to remember.
Another factor is the way you draw or paint. I have never personally been the one to use large strokes when sketching or drawing. I tend to draw rather small. Therefore, the smaller tablets work fine for me. If I drew with large strokes than the smaller tablets might feel restrictive.
I would keep these things in mind when purchasing a tablet.
The bigger the better,I’ve used the A5 but found it to small, I use the oversize A4 (12 x 12) & found it perfect but I draw & sketch quite large, so I guess you should take your drawing style into consideration before purchase 