Testseek.co.uk have collected 29 expert reviews of the Wacom Cintiq 12WX and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Wacom Cintiq 12WX.
February 2008
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The editors liked
Superb ergonomics
Ability to toggle between displays
Phenomenal impact on workflow
Great stylus and tips
Stylish
Quality build
Excellent subtle response
Good screen definition with wide viewing angle
16
10 format display
Ergonomic weighted grip pen
Relatively compact size
Customisable controls
Spare pen nibs
Feels utterly natural to use
So even your scrappiest scribblings end up looking top notch
Build and design
Easy operation
Portability
Essential tool for graphics professionals on the go
The editors didn't like
Screen a little dim and grainy
Expensive
Reduced price still too high for some
Relatively small screen size
No Bluetooth option for fuller portability
No dedicated carry case
Some calibration issues
Bundled software doesn’t reflect premium price Min specs
I really do like the 12WX, but my frustration with the alignment led to me try using the display as a traditional tablet to draw on my primary monitor. I was much happier working this way as I wasnt visually expecting the pen and the display to be ali...
Abstract: When Wacom first experimented with building a monitor into a pressure-sensitive graphics tablet, the result was an unwieldy, heavy box that fitted neither on the lap nor the desktop. Several versions later and the Cintiq has evolved into a thing of bea...
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Published: 2008-02-27, Author: Nick , review by: macworld.co.uk
Stylish, quality build, excellent subtle response, good screen definition with wide viewing angle, 16:10 format display, ergonomic weighted grip pen, relatively compact size, customisable controls, spare pen nibs
Reduced price still too high for some, relatively small screen size, no Bluetooth option for fuller portability, no dedicated carry case, some calibration issues, bundled software doesn’t reflect premium price Min specs: Requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or...
If you already own the mighty Cintiq 21 UX you’re unlikely to want to replace it with the smaller version despite its obvious charms. That said, this is a wonderful alternative for anyone restricted by budget and space. Likely to outlive the average...
Is the Wacom Cintiq 12WX worth twice the price of a comparable-size Intuos tablet? Only if you value the built-in LCD. David Karlins Lowest online price: ££887.40 ...
Superb ergonomics, Ability to toggle between displays, Phenomenal impact on workflow, Great stylus and tips
Screen a little dim and grainy, Expensive
Every now and then, a product comes into the MacFormat offices that is so all-round wonderful that we will try anything to avoid handing it back, and Wacom’s latest graphics-tablet-with-built-in-screen affair certainly falls into this category. Its...
Abstract: Wacom Cintiq 12WX Every designer at one time or another has wished that they could draw directly onto their monitor screen. Thanks to Wacom, the future of digital sketchbooks has arrived – but it’s going to cost you The original Cintiq merged the resp...
Abstract: A splendid bit of design that will please the most commited enthusiast, and a godsend for artists on a budget. We were impressed when we saw the forerunner to the Cintiq 12WX - the Cintiq 21UX (web ID: 72901). A responsive, easy-to-use tablet with an ...
Abstract: Wacom’s graphics tablets have always sported a sleek and intelligent design. Through years of innovation and collaboration with the likes of Adobe and Corel, they have become synonymous with digital creativity. The past few years have seen a major...
