pen tablet question - DPChallenge Forums

03/08/2005 08:40:07 AM · #1

Hey, I've been trying to buy a wacom intous3 4x5 pen tablet, and it seems everywhere is sold out (unless you want to pay an extra $20-$30 more, and even those places may be sold out if you actually place the order, who knows...). Anybody have any idea why these things appear to be so rare? Are they brand new and production hasn't ramped up yet? Or do they just fly off the shelves faster than they can make them? Something else? I've got one on back order, but I'm just curious as to why this is... Thanks.

Doug

Gordon

RIM BlackBerry Curve

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

03/08/2005 08:50:00 AM · #2

The 6x8s are in the same position

03/08/2005 08:50:41 AM · #3

I have one, so I am on their mailing list. I know they came out with a couple new ones in their fancier line; maybe they are going to be upgrading it? I can't use mine, I discovered, because of the way I write and draw - just doesn't work for me.

Edit: I just looked on Amazon and they have plenty.

Message edited by author 2005-03-08 13:52:08.

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

03/08/2005 08:53:19 AM · #4

Bought mine on ebay

03/08/2005 08:57:04 AM · #5

still saving for the bigger size they are still in stock.....lol.....i belive they have a 9x12 out now....

thats what i'm shooting for.....

also apple has an ok price and they have plenty i'm not sure where else u have checked but the apple store price is...-$219.00

its not bad espicaly for apple...lol.....

_brand(9x12 hehe)do_

03/08/2005 08:57:46 AM · #6

Amazon has plenty? Of what size? Cause when I looked, they were sold out of the 4x5s...

Kylie, if you can't use yours, would you consider selling it? What size and model is it? Thanks for any info...

Doug

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

03/08/2005 08:58:47 AM · #7

Originally posted by fotodude:

Bought mine on Ebay and only paid $80. It is a 9 X 12

Message edited by author 2005-03-08 13:59:09.

03/08/2005 09:00:56 AM · #8

Yeah, went back and looked at Amazon. They have 6x8s and 9x12s (supposedly) but no 4x5s. I'm looking for a 4x5 due to small pocketbook and desk space.

I also checked ebay a couple days ago...no luck there for an intous3. At least then...

I just wonder what the reason is for the "shortage".

Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera

03/08/2005 09:04:33 AM · #9

Wouldn't want to buy mine, would you? I edit with my right hand, but write with my left, and just can't seem to get it right with either hand with the tablet.

nsbca7

03/08/2005 09:04:34 AM · #10

Originally posted by fotodude:

I bought the 9x12 Intuos II that I am working on right now about five years ago. I think I paid a little over $450 for it. Great investment at any price.

03/08/2005 09:07:59 AM · #11

Kylie, I sent you a private message. Let me know if you don't get it. Thanks.

Doug

gwphoto

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

03/08/2005 09:08:49 AM · #12

I have a 4x5 pen tablet and it is way to small for my likes. My next won will be larger.

hdogg4u

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

03/08/2005 09:11:09 AM · #13

I have the 6x8 that I bought about a year ago and I use it rarely I cant get the whole just of touch and it activates the tool I keep messing things up when using it. Maybe I just need practice with it. I messed with all the settings. I do recommend buying insurance on it. I bought mine at comp usa and bought the insurance after using it for a while messing around I noticed scratches and marks developing on it in the form of grooves I took it back and they replaced it with a newer model on the spot.

03/08/2005 09:14:44 AM · #14

Originally posted by dswebb:

Kylie, I sent you a private message. Let me know if you don't get it. Thanks.

Doug

Hi, Doug. I just emailed you at work. Post here if you don't get it!

03/08/2005 09:45:34 AM · #15

All this has been very interesting and useful, but back to the original question.

Does anybody have any idea why these things are so rare? I'm curious...

Doug

jemison

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

03/08/2005 10:07:32 AM · #16

Originally posted by fotodude:

fotodude - is there a particular reason that you want the 9x12? I have had a 6x9 (early model) and now have a 9x12. The 6x9 was *much* more practical and useful for me. My next one will be the 6x8...plenty of real estate for just about anything, and much more convenient.

Message edited by author 2005-03-08 15:08:03.

Glen King

Nikon Coolpix 3100

03/08/2005 10:24:40 AM · #17

If you really want more bang for you buck, check Fry's electronics Frys electronics They have several types of tablets in stock. I found a large hypertec for about 159$, about the same price as the middle size Wacom brand.

One word of caution with Fry's.
Sometimes they sell "reconditioned" merchandise. It is always marked as reconditioned, but be sure you get an unopened box. I haven't had any problem with anything I've purchased there yet.

03/08/2005 10:31:04 AM · #18

and low i bring u the 4x5 for $79.00

IN STOCK

mac. mall

+check out April 2005 macworld there is an aritical in there about photo equipment on a $5000 buget.(for the shutterbug and the pro)

have a good 1 all _brando_

btw jemison i was simi joking i worked on the big 1 though and u never have to pick-up the stylis or mouse u don't run out of room.......i found the size nice but kinda funny.....maybe i'll just get the touch screen so i will never run out of room.......hehe fun stuff.......$$$$$$$ :O(

03/08/2005 10:37:12 AM · #19

fotodude,
Where'd you find the $79 and in stock? I went to macmall.com and found the price as $189, with the note: " Place your order today and be one of the first to receive this product when it arrives!" so it wasn't in stock... What am I missing??!?

Doug

03/08/2005 10:38:40 AM · #20

There is a change over of products going on with Wacom. It looks like some models are going out and some coming in, but they don't make it real obvious. Sorry that I was of no help.

03/08/2005 10:41:40 AM · #21

Ah, looks like fotodude was talking about a graphire3 4x5. I'm looking for the intuos3 4x5. Newer model I assume from the price and availability...

Maybe that's it, the intuos3's are just so new they aren't on the shelves yet? Anyone here actually have a intuos3 (not a 2) already?

03/08/2005 10:46:30 AM · #22

Originally posted by dswebb:

woops sorry their price on the Intous3 4x5 (1st listing on page)
$198.99

*oh u already saw that 2 my bad......lol (why couldn't they just call the by 1,2,3,4 instead of these darn model #s lol)

_brando_
*edit

Message edited by author 2005-03-08 15:48:36.

cpurser

Canon EOS-5D

03/08/2005 10:50:17 AM · #23

Originally posted by fotodude:

Originally posted by dswebb:
Ah, looks like fotodude was talking about a graphire3 4x5. I'm looking for the intuos3 4x5. Newer model I assume from the price and availability...

Maybe that's it, the intuos3's are just so new they aren't on the shelves yet? Anyone here actually have a intuos3 (not a 2) already?

woops sorry their price on the Intous3 4x5 (1st listing on page)
$198.99

*oh u already saw that 2 my bad......lol (why couldn't they just call the by 1,2,3,4 instead of these darn model #s lol)

_brando_
*edit

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