A design tablet is a computer interface device that can be plugged in to a computer and be used by individuals to draw on the tablet surface with a pen. The computer takes the pen strokes subjected on the tablet surface as an input and illustrates them in the form of a drawing on the computer screen. This is done by a design tablet pc interface software.
Earlier, a graphic design tablet would come only with a mouse. You were able to draw, although with much difficulty and discomfort. The accuracy and drawing quality offered by a mouse was no way near the quality offered by a pen these days. The use of a pen allows the user to create drawings naturally. The thickness of lines in a modern graphic design tablet is dependent upon pressure. The more pressure a user applies on the pen, thicker is the line drawn. This is not possible if you are using a mouse.
Wacom is considered to be the top manufacturer of graphic design tablets. Wacom has its position as a leader in the global market as it manufactures tablets for starters as well as professionals. The Bamboo Range is a design tablet model manufactured by Wacom for entry level users. On the other hand, the infamous slimline design tablet Intuos4 is designed for people who need to work on professional designs.
Cintiq 12WX is another design tablet produced by Wacom. People find it easy to use this tablet for drawing. The Cintiq 12WX is provided with a pressure sensitive pen which is battery free, allowing the user to work without worrying about battery replacement. Furthermore, the excellent response of the tablet to the strokes of the pen makes the Cintiq popular as well. Erasing anything off the screen is easy. You can invert the pen and erase what you want.
The Cintiq 12WX can be liked to a computer monitor and is able to function efficiently with it, without having the user to switch interfaces. The surface of the Cintiq 12WX feels like paper, as Wacom built it to have a matte finish. To provide users with more comfort and accuracy for long hours of usage, the Cintiq 12WX comes with a stand that allows users to mount the tablet on it and use it at two different inclines. The price of a Cintiq 12WX, however, is fairly high. Then again, such a graphic design tablet is used only by professionals who require the best results.
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