Which Wacom? Options

[kristie7]

I am Graphic Design major, but unsure if I should save money and buy the Bamboo or if the Intuos3.

[fixtatik]

the bamboo is a waste of money. i prefer the intuos3 as a starter wacom tablet. bamboos have only 512 pressure points & 2500 lines per inch, while the intuos has 1024 pressure points & 5000 lines per inch - far more accurate, especially on a tablet that's only 4x6.

for the future, unless you absolutely need a huge screen, go for the smaller ones. the smaller, the better, when it comes to 1024 pressure points. points that are closer together means much smoother lines and easier details.