Wacom Cintiq 12.1" Widescreen Interactive Pen Display
Wacom
- CINTIQ12WX
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At first glance, it's an amazing product. It's a great size, it's thin, bright, with nice buttons and a nice pen.
I just got mine and am using it to work with as a normal tablet (to control the cursor on my main screen), and also to work directly on and draw/paint.
I use a 21" Cintiq at work and also have a 6x8 Intuos 3 tablet that I used before getting this new 12" Cintiq.
The 12" Cintiq has a lot of flaws - so much so that I think I may have to return it, which is really disappointing.
First. Though it's a "12-inch" screen, I'd say it's more like a 10". Why? Because when you move the cursor to the edges of the screen - a little over an inch away from each border, the cursor starts to shake tremendously. This simply doesn't fly when you're trying to keep a steady hand and get a good line while drawing or painting. It's also very annoying when you're just trying to click on something in the menu bar at the top of the screen. The cursor looks like it's spazzing out and it's really
I just got mine and am using it to work with as a normal tablet (to control the cursor on my main screen), and also to work directly on and draw/paint.
I use a 21" Cintiq at work and also have a 6x8 Intuos 3 tablet that I used before getting this new 12" Cintiq.
The 12" Cintiq has a lot of flaws - so much so that I think I may have to return it, which is really disappointing.
First. Though it's a "12-inch" screen, I'd say it's more like a 10". Why? Because when you move the cursor to the edges of the screen - a little over an inch away from each border, the cursor starts to shake tremendously. This simply doesn't fly when you're trying to keep a steady hand and get a good line while drawing or painting. It's also very annoying when you're just trying to click on something in the menu bar at the top of the screen. The cursor looks like it's spazzing out and it's really
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I have been using Wacom tablets for years now and have always loved them. I found them easy to use from the start, perhaps thanks to all the "blind" drawings I had to do in art school. There was always something missing, though, and I never had the finesse with a stylus that I have with pen and ink etc. This new tablet fills that gap quite nicely, and, although it is rather pricey, it is no more than I am willing to pay for great results. The wires seem to be a sticking point for some, but once set up they are not so bad. It is a monitor, after all! Even though I may lust after the larger version, it is probably a little much for my needs. What can I say?.. I love the new tablet!
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I believe that most of us got this product because we are heavily into animation or other digital arts. Anyone who tried this can tell you; nothing beats drawing directly on the screen.
However, when the CINTIQ 12WX costs as much as a loaded Tablet PC (at least it was at the time of this writing), and when you use this professionally all day for a couple of months the "WOW" effect fades out and reality sinks it...
It's HOT
The biggest problem I have with this product, the lower portion of the tablet (where you rest your hand) gets REALLY hot in only a couple of hours (I mean annoyingly hot, not lukewarm). I place a microfiber cloth under my hand when I have to work longer hours.
I know that the heat comes from the back lights for the screen, yet this seems like a design flaw, since the top of the tablet doesn't get hot, nor does my brighter, larger, LCD display.
This brings me to the screen :
The Monitor is very low res. compared to
However, when the CINTIQ 12WX costs as much as a loaded Tablet PC (at least it was at the time of this writing), and when you use this professionally all day for a couple of months the "WOW" effect fades out and reality sinks it...
It's HOT
The biggest problem I have with this product, the lower portion of the tablet (where you rest your hand) gets REALLY hot in only a couple of hours (I mean annoyingly hot, not lukewarm). I place a microfiber cloth under my hand when I have to work longer hours.
I know that the heat comes from the back lights for the screen, yet this seems like a design flaw, since the top of the tablet doesn't get hot, nor does my brighter, larger, LCD display.
This brings me to the screen :
The Monitor is very low res. compared to
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I've had my 12WX for a month. I had also worked with 21UX for much longer period.
What I really like about 12WX:
Light (can put it on your lap)
Better than any intuous3 tablet( for those who need to see the screen and the pen at the same time as they draw)
Does everything the 21UX does (for 1/3 of the price), but not as accurate
What I don't like about 12WX:
Screen not as bright or colourful as a typical monitor.
Screen is small and widescreen, so it is really tight area to draw.
About 20% of the screen is unusable because of jitter and inaccuracy of pan calibration; this occurs on the 21UX too, but for only about 10% of the screen area, and nowhere near as bad. The bottom 5% of the 12WX seems to have the worst distortion effect, rendering lines predictably wobbly.Even so, I have to use it all the time, so I just stick to the middle area (A6).
It is not portable, the number of wires one needs to carry around, the converter box, power supply and when all cables are plugged the 12WX
What I really like about 12WX:
Light (can put it on your lap)
Better than any intuous3 tablet( for those who need to see the screen and the pen at the same time as they draw)
Does everything the 21UX does (for 1/3 of the price), but not as accurate
What I don't like about 12WX:
Screen not as bright or colourful as a typical monitor.
Screen is small and widescreen, so it is really tight area to draw.
About 20% of the screen is unusable because of jitter and inaccuracy of pan calibration; this occurs on the 21UX too, but for only about 10% of the screen area, and nowhere near as bad. The bottom 5% of the 12WX seems to have the worst distortion effect, rendering lines predictably wobbly.Even so, I have to use it all the time, so I just stick to the middle area (A6).
It is not portable, the number of wires one needs to carry around, the converter box, power supply and when all cables are plugged the 12WX
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As a graphic artist, longtime Wacom user, and Cintiq 21x early-adopter, I was waiting anxiously for the portable version of the Cintiq and bought it immediately.
Well it is portable and usable, so they get points for that. But you can forget about using this on the plane. Not only does it require an AC plug-in (a big thick cord with a large-ish power supply), there's also an additional brick about the size of a thick paperback book for the video card. And the instructions emphatically warn against connecting or disconnecting while the computer is on, so it's not hot-swapable either. The screen size is a bit small given the tablet size. Also, like the Wacom tablet, they are still using a hardwired cord which can tend to get bent when you're packing it in luggage. I've never had one break, but it's a design flaw.
So it is a functional, portable Cintiq. Check. But if you're not in a hurry, it feels like this will be a little better in a year or two.
Well it is portable and usable, so they get points for that. But you can forget about using this on the plane. Not only does it require an AC plug-in (a big thick cord with a large-ish power supply), there's also an additional brick about the size of a thick paperback book for the video card. And the instructions emphatically warn against connecting or disconnecting while the computer is on, so it's not hot-swapable either. The screen size is a bit small given the tablet size. Also, like the Wacom tablet, they are still using a hardwired cord which can tend to get bent when you're packing it in luggage. I've never had one break, but it's a design flaw.
So it is a functional, portable Cintiq. Check. But if you're not in a hurry, it feels like this will be a little better in a year or two.
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There are good things, many people have listed them. But for $1000, it should be much better. Here are a list of the shortcomings that are not excusable for this price:
-Poor viewing angles. Wacom says you should use the color profiles that come with the display as it has been properly calibrated at the factory. And yes, color is perfect. At least Hue and Saturation. Verified with ColorSync advanced setup. But if the brightness and contrast changes if you move your head, well, it isn't accurate, is it? I assumed that this 12.1" display was going to be higher quality than the crappy displays you get in a MacBook or thin Windows Laptop. Wrong. Same horrible viewing angles and hot spots. Basically a cheep laptop monitor in a Wacom case.
-Poor tracking. Wacom is the standard. Supposedly this is based on an Intuos pad. But Wacom gives 2 points of calibration. That's right, 2 points. Upper left, lower right. That means that if you move the pen along the line drawn between those
-Poor viewing angles. Wacom says you should use the color profiles that come with the display as it has been properly calibrated at the factory. And yes, color is perfect. At least Hue and Saturation. Verified with ColorSync advanced setup. But if the brightness and contrast changes if you move your head, well, it isn't accurate, is it? I assumed that this 12.1" display was going to be higher quality than the crappy displays you get in a MacBook or thin Windows Laptop. Wrong. Same horrible viewing angles and hot spots. Basically a cheep laptop monitor in a Wacom case.
-Poor tracking. Wacom is the standard. Supposedly this is based on an Intuos pad. But Wacom gives 2 points of calibration. That's right, 2 points. Upper left, lower right. That means that if you move the pen along the line drawn between those
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I know you are all looking for tons of details if you haven't had a chance to play with one yet. I love this product heres why:
When you consider the quality build, the level of control and precision, this is a must have for many designers, artists and photographers out there.
Who its for:
PHOTOGRAPHERS of ANY LEVEL. Most photographers will not need more screen space for detail work on their photos.
2D & PRINT DESIGNERS. Any commercial designers out there who need a tool that is not too large and can be added to their workstation stand to benefit from the efficiency you will gain in cropping and editing your assets or creating artwork.
ILLUSTRATORS. This could be best described as the "sketchbook" of Cintiq monitors. Extremely useful for sketches and small to medium sized projects. Very useful for pencil and ink work in Painter X.
Who it might not be for:
3D DESIGNERS. This may be a limiting format (small widescreen) for most 3D designers working on medium sized models and up. I
When you consider the quality build, the level of control and precision, this is a must have for many designers, artists and photographers out there.
Who its for:
PHOTOGRAPHERS of ANY LEVEL. Most photographers will not need more screen space for detail work on their photos.
2D & PRINT DESIGNERS. Any commercial designers out there who need a tool that is not too large and can be added to their workstation stand to benefit from the efficiency you will gain in cropping and editing your assets or creating artwork.
ILLUSTRATORS. This could be best described as the "sketchbook" of Cintiq monitors. Extremely useful for sketches and small to medium sized projects. Very useful for pencil and ink work in Painter X.
Who it might not be for:
3D DESIGNERS. This may be a limiting format (small widescreen) for most 3D designers working on medium sized models and up. I
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This is the fourth Wacom tablet I've had over past 10 years. The first three sat in the corner of my studio and rarely got used. I'm just one of those people who couldn't look at the screen and draw on a tablet. I spent hours trying to get comfortable with it and every time I gave up. I kept telling myself that with each new model that this would be the one. Well, I can finally say, THIS IS THE ONE! I've had this for a little over a week and I've drawn on it every day. I've worked with it on my Macintosh Desktop as well as my Mac Book Pro. I can lean back, set it in my lap and draw on it like a sketch book. It truly feels like a non-digital experience. I even noticed myself attempting to wipe away eraser dust after removing a line! This is the tablet I've dreamed of.
For anyone whose had the same problems that I've had trying to get used to the standard tablet, this is the way to go. The only thing that could replace this for me would be a true Macintosh Tablet PC. This one gets a bit
For anyone whose had the same problems that I've had trying to get used to the standard tablet, this is the way to go. The only thing that could replace this for me would be a true Macintosh Tablet PC. This one gets a bit
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As soon as you open the box, the Wacom Cintiq is ready to go, just plug and play. (Please note that this tablet is an actual monitor and needs a graphics card to work ). I have used Wacom before and am used to the quality, but this thing just blew me away. It takes 5 to 10 minutes to configure to your computer after you instal the drivers. You can configure/asign the buttons to each program individually, i spent another 30 to 60 minutes doing that, mostly testing if I liked this or that on Photoshop, Illustrator etc...
I played around with it for hours to figure out if this was a hasty one thousand dollar decision for a grown up toy, or is it really usefull. The conclusion is that this is no toy, it seriously made my productivity go up about fifty percent, probably more once I get more familiar and used to it. The display is vibrant and the controls are perfect, but I do wish there were more shortcut buttons. Overall a must for designers and photographers alike... 5 stars all the wa
I played around with it for hours to figure out if this was a hasty one thousand dollar decision for a grown up toy, or is it really usefull. The conclusion is that this is no toy, it seriously made my productivity go up about fifty percent, probably more once I get more familiar and used to it. The display is vibrant and the controls are perfect, but I do wish there were more shortcut buttons. Overall a must for designers and photographers alike... 5 stars all the wa
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