Wacom's 12" Cintiq

[Grey Beard]

Hmm.. I want to replace my old screenless tablet with this one although it still works so it will have to wait until later.

If you don't want to replace your tablet, I see that the ModBook is finally shipping, but that has only 512 pressure levels. It'd be sweet to have everything in one, and it's the full 13" MacBook that retains all it's original features converted into a "tablet" format.

Kevin

 

[LeviG]

oh so let me get this straight - issues with wacom 12" cintiq is too many cables and is basically fixed to one location removing any portability.

And its looking like the modbook (or a tablet pc) might be a worthwhile alternative.

Who'd have guessed

 

[Artful Dodger]

I've had a chance to use it, and sadly...

it's a huge disappointment.

The screen brightness is DIM. If you look up the specs, it's less than half the wattage (or whatever it is) of the current cinema displays.

Is the screen dim compaired to the Apple display or the Wacom display? If it's compaired to an Apple display it just might be dim but compaired to the 21" Wacom how is it?

The screen is cramped and small.

I'm using a 9x12 tablet and would think since that is plenty enough the tablet would be large enough to draw on.

The thing itself has to be constantly plugged into a USB port, a screen port (whatever it's called) and a power outlet, thus having zero portability.

Most tablets need usb ports which all MBP/MBs have and mine is plugged into a usb port all the time. Okay, I'll give you the power outlet one but if it also needs a DVI port (can't remember off hand), we have those as well Also I thought they have a nice carring case for them like the other ones do for around $30 US.

The actual thing is bulky enough to make hand holding less than optimal.

I can't hold my tablet in my hand very easy either but on a desk or in your lap it's great.

Sadly this thing isn't the winner I was hoping it would be. very very sad.

I think I'm willing to give it a shot as it's $1500 cheaper than the 21" (even though that thing is beautiful…

 

[irishgrizzly]

Wacom LCD tablet

Anyone had any experience with these?

 

[teleromeo]

I once saw the large one in a shop and I did not like the colors, I guess it wasn't calibrated. It also looked much too huge. On the other hand, I would like such a small tablet to do my work when I finally get a MacPro.

 

[Artful Dodger]

Great link…

Thanks for the link so others can see it in action from other than the Wacom site. There is another thread about this tablet but to see someone record using it from about 2-3 feet away gives a nice idea of the screen quality and the viewing angles.
As I posted in the other thread I'm going to give it a try since the price is right and the size should fit as well (I'm using a 9x12 tablet at this time).

 

[Macaugweilo]

I bought one, it is great

I ordered one of these for my girlfriend who is a graphics designer. She loves it and says it is the coolest thing she has ever drawn on. I was impressed with the build quality, it is a professional grade chunk of hardware. The 3 cables are not a big issue as they go to a box, then a single cable runs to the tablet. It is 6 feet long, so the tablet can be freely held or moved around as needed.

 

[jerryrock]

I just received the 20WSX Cintiq a few days ago. The screen is gorgeous! 1680 x 1050, 16:10 aspect ratio, .25 dot pitch, 800:1 contrast ratio and 300 cd/m2 brightness. It comes with an icc profile made with an Xrite calibrator. It can connect to Mac or PC using VGA or Digital. Some of the specs have improved from the 21UX model.

I bought the Cintiq to use along with my Apple Cinema Display but have since put the ACD in storage.

The 12" Cintiq may be fine for some, but too small for me to do any serious work on. I am very pleased with the 20" widescreen which is only available in the US.

Jerry

 

[G.G.]

cintiq 12wx and mac as dual monitors

can anybody help?
i've recently bought a cintiq. i've worked on it and it's cool but i've got this question:
while working on photoshop or painter, all i can do is drag the working palettes and the working file on the cintiq. i can't save or use any of the drop menus from the programs. i have to switch to the laptops monitor to work on the rest of the application.

is that how cintiq works with the mac? cause i know you can drag the whole application on the cintiq if one has a PC

i've been seeing all of the program's interface through tutorial videos, and i can't figure out how to mirror my laptop's environment onto the cintiq.

i'd appreciate it if is someone has had a similiar "problem" and has solved it can be a helping hand

 

[gothiquegirrl]

Got my Cintiq 12wx today. I really love it so far. Just thought I'd mention it. ;-)

 

[dek]

Cintiq 21UX revision?

HI, Anyone heard of an upgrade to Cintiq 21UX, it is getting on a bit now tech wise, I am keen to get one but would hate to see an upgrade 1o minutes later!

D

 

[design-is]

Not exactly an upgrade, but well worth a look... ModBook Pro