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Loozur Boy · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2003 11:31 am

I have been without a pen for my tablet (Wacom Graphire) for a long time now, and was considering buying a new pen or possibly replacing the whole tablet, and I was wondering if Aiptek was any good. They are considerably cheaper ($90 for a 6x8, and $150 for a 12x9) than Wacoms, but they require batteries. Anyone have experience with Aiptek tablets that could enlighten me as to what I should do. Thanks much.

Iliya Zilberter · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2003 12:53 pm

i have the huge-ass aiptek. its actually pretty good, and the batteries take like 8 months to drain so they're not a big problem. If you're going to cheap then buy the aiptek.
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gArGOyLe^ · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2003 2:48 pm

when I switched from aiptek to wacom my life got soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much better.

Loozur Boy · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2003 3:50 pm

Well....Thanks fer the replies. I've heard both sides now...unfortunately only one argument from each side puts me back to square one. But if I had to decide between a Graphire 2, a new pen for my old Graphire, or an Aiptek 12x9, which should I go for? I would try for an Intuos 4x5, but I just don't have the money.

B0b · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2003 4:41 am

a new stylus (pen) is �70 here in england - i don't know how much it is in other countries

Loozur Boy · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2003 8:43 am

A replacement pen is 30 dollars here. I guess that isn't too bad. I just didn't want to have to order anything because Best Buy sells Aiptek tablets and there is one right by my house. I try to avoid internet transactions when possible, but I guess since I've read a few former posts and people aren't exactly praising Aiptek, I'll just go with the replacement stylus and if I want to I'll just buy an Aiptek later. Thanks to those who replied.