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Which Wacom graphics tablet is right for me... Intuos or Graphire?

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Intuos3 Advantages Over Graphire4

Wacom Intuos3 6x11 wide format tablet, shown with pen and mouse.

Wacom Intuos3 6x11 wide format tablet, shown with pen and mouse.

  • Higher resolution results in smoother, more precise cursor movements.
  • Double the pressure sensitivity.
  • Tilt sensitivity.
  • Sleeker design.
  • Offers application-specific settings and finer control over tablet settings.
  • Pen is more comfortable to hold and the DuoSwitch is easier to operate.
  • More comfortable stylus (pen) design.
  • Includes 5 extra pen nibs including a felt tip and a stroke nib.
  • 2 extra side buttons on mouse.
  • 4 ExpressKeys (versus 2 on Graphire4).
  • Touch Strip (versus finger-operated scroll wheel on Graphire4).
  • Extra tools can be purchased separately and individually programmed.
  • A wide-format 6x11 size is available for multiple monitor and widescreen display users.
  • A 9x12 size is available.
  • Longer cord (8.2 feet on Intuos3; 4.95 feet on Graphire4)
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