Wacom DTK1660K0A Cintiq 16 Drawing Tablet with Screen - small
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Ignore anyone who tells you that you should get an iPad. You previously stated that you would not be purchasing an iPad Pro. Because the pencil is exclusive to the iPad pro, any other iPad will not be suitable for an artist. That eliminates the iPad as a viable option right away. I have a 12-inch iPad Pro. I'm on my 9th generation, and I'm in love with it! I have a Wacom 24" HD as well, which I adore. Both devices are fantastic and do an excellent job of the tasks they were created to do. Your query was directed at a 15-year-old who aspires to be an art major in the future. As a result, my response will be tailored to your particular query. Photoshop will be required of any art major in the digital world. Photoshop is not available in its entirety on the iPad. It does have a fantastic art program called Procreate, which I enjoy using, but it isn't Photoshop. Giving a 15-year-old an iPad and instructing him to spend the next three years working in Procreate before switching to a wacom and learning Photoshop in college is a waste of time. Instead, get your child a wacom, a computer (preferably a Mac), and a copy of Photoshop. He can learn it over the next three years and be far ahead of the game when he enters college.
To work, the Cintiq 16 must be connected to a computer, either a PC or a Mac. Paint Tool SAI, for example, will work well with the Cintiq 16 if you run creative applications on the hosting computer.
Because of the connection plate on each arm, the Wacom Cintiq 16 uses the 75 x 75mm VESA standard, with screw sizes varying depending on arm manufacturer. This tablet has a 5.25-inch screw depth. 7mm.
Thank you for contacting me with your query. No, the tablet must always be plugged into the computer. Our MobileStudio Pro would be a good fit if you're looking for a standalone device.
Selected User Reviews For Wacom DTK1660K0A Cintiq 16 Drawing Tablet with Screen - small
To be clear, the performance of this product has exceeded my expectations in the short time I've used it. The pen feels fantastic and natural; there's no fiddling with settings to get it to feel right and still feeling off, as I've had with imitations. Even if it isn't top-of-the-line, the screen looks good, and the matte coating has a pleasant texture. When you look for it, there is a noticeable parallax, but it isn't visible from the front and didn't interfere with my ability to draw where I wanted. Coming from a 22" replica, I was concerned that it would be too small, but it quickly became comfortable. It is noticeably smaller, but not restrictive. I like the design, and it's thin and light enough to travel with (assuming you can find a bag to fit it in). There are some compromises in Wacom's Pro line to get a Cintiq at this price point, but they're worth it in terms of performance if you can't spend $1000 more for the same size screen as the imitations I've used. br>br>However, I've had an extremely frustrating experience with this product, and I'm seriously considering returning it. I don't have space on my desk for a tablet display, and the Cintiq 16 has a 75mm VESA pattern on the back, which the similarly equipped and priced Pro 13 lacks. The fact that this display was VESA mountable was mentioned in multiple Wacom sponsored reviews, so that was enough to convince me to buy it. When I try to screw it into my monitor arm, the standard screws don't go all the way in. I'm completely baffled as to why this is, and it's only by chance that I come across Amazon's listing for the optional stand, which includes a single line about VESA arm mounting. So I go back to Amazon and look at Wacom's product page, and there's barely a mention of this stand, let alone that it's required because it might come with a 2mm spacer. If you had no intention of ever purchasing that stand, you would not have even looked at it to notice (and even then, it isn't entirely clear). An accessory that costs $80 and is on backorder for two weeks. 3 months are required to use the otherwise standard mounting points of the completely flat backed display, which has no reason to do so. br>br>My other major complaint is that there isn't an additional accessory to fix it because it doesn't exist. I like the concept of a three-in-one cable in general, but it's a little constricting when it's less than six feet long. If I ran the cable around the back of my desk with all the others, it would barely reach from where my computer is on one side of my desk to where the arm is on the other. At that point, forget about being able to swing it in front of me without purchasing third-party USB and HDMI extensions and hoping for the best; on the other hand, the three parts of the power cable (3 in 1, brick, and wall cable) are roughly 15-inches long. The total length is 18 feet. I'm not sure why Wacom couldn't offer a 10' version of the cable or go with the USB-C option in a premium product where home and professional use cases will differ greatly. Their other models have a C interface. br>br>These oversights, which I'm sure will be issues for other people with similar setups, are all the more frustrating and disappointing when, after waiting two weeks for the tablet to finally ship, it actually lives up to the Wacom drawing performance you expect. I can't use it in my lap for two to three months, though, and it's enough to render the product unusable if your setup doesn't allow it. Again, this isn't a criticism of the tablet's drawing capabilities; rather, it's a reflection of my overall dissatisfaction with the overall product and how it works, or doesn't, for me in light of Wacom's poor decisions.
br>The Positive: br>The screen's surface feel is far superior to that of my Apple Pencil and iPad Pro. I wouldn't say the resistance is paperlike, but it isn't as smooth as glass. For me, it's ideal. br>In comparison to the old pens, the new pen has a LOT more sensitivity. I didn't think it would matter to me until I had the opportunity to experience it. I usually reduce the sensitivity of my pressure sensor so that I don't have to exert as much effort. However, this means I can be more precise within that range. It's absolutely incredible. br>There isn't any touch input, which I don't mind. br>In fact, the screen size is ideal for my requirements. It's only 1920x1080, but that's fine with me because my laptop can't handle any higher resolutions. br>It's not a particularly bright monitor, and I think it looks best in a room with soft lighting - This isn't a sunny, bright room. br>I didn't purchase the stand, but the legs that came with it are sufficient. (Be sure to open them all the way - they should snap into place. ) You haven't gone far enough if they don't open slightly outward. )br>I also use it flat against the desk on occasion. br>Because of the size, I am able to use my keyboard in addition to the Cintiq. I used to have a very large Cintiq, which was nice but felt excessively large. br>I gave the screen a five-star rating, but it's a five-star rating for the price; I'm sure higher-end screens have more accurate color, but this one does the job for me. br>I own the iPad Pro 12 in its most basic form. 9 and the Apple Pencil, as well as this - This is something I'm going to do more of.
Oh - A small amount of parallax exists. To get it "just right" for me, I had to fiddle around with the calibration in the settings, but I'm used to it now. You can count on it. It's probably between 1/16th and 1/8th of an inch, but not enough to cause me any inconvenience. br>br>In conclusion - If you're coming from a higher-end Cintiq, this may be a step back, but if you're coming from an Intuos tablet, this is a huge step forward. The purchase was satisfactory to me.