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  MobileStudio Pro  The MobileStudio Pro has been a huge improvement to its predecessor, the Companion 2. Powered by a fully featured Windows 10 computer with hardware options including a 13” or 16” model, 16GB of RAM, an i7 Processor, NVIDIA Quadro GPU, and 512GB storage. The 13” offers HD Resolution in 2560x1440, and the 16” allows up to 4K. In a successful attempt to branch out to a wider demographic, Wacom included an Intel RealSense Camera on the back of each high-end 13” and 16” models. And many of the higher models are great for doing any kind of...

  Intuos Pro Paper  I have always preferred sketching on paper rather than in Photoshop. I could always just scan drawings, but with the Intuos Pro Paper Edition it takes out the middleman completely. The ease at which you can press the Intuos dial and have it upload to the Inkspace app is great, especially when you are making multiple ideations or don’t have a scanner available. Technically, all the new Intuos Pros are “Paper ready” and Wacom offers the ‘Paper’ part of the edition at an additional $50, which includes the Clip to hold paper, a small stack of...

After using the Cintiq Pro 13” from Wacom’s new line-up, I’d have to say it’s a great go-between when thinking about either getting a tablet or large Cintiq.  I’ve been using it for a couple months now since pre-ordering, and it’s pretty awesome! Being a student, I don’t have the budget for a 27” Cintiq, so the 13 or 16” is a great compromise on cost and versatility. I’m able to take it to school, travel, or comfortably fit it on my home desk.  The form design that mimics the 27” Cintiq is sleek and really attractive. Plus, the new...

  We always get asked the difference between the Wacom pens available for purchase. Here's a quick explanation...   Grip Pen  The standard pen included in the Intuos Pro tablet, 22HD, 24HD and 27QHD.  Comes with the stand and extra nibs nicely stashed in the stand.  The Wacom Grip Pen features a contoured grip pad that reduces gripping effort by up to 40%, to alleviate stress and wrist fatigue. Built for extensive use, its optimum weight, balance, and tilt sensitivity make it the most natural feeling freehand tool available. This cordless, battery-free grip pen comes equipped with two customizable side-switches,...