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The Cintiq 21UX interactive pen display provides the best-of-class pen experience for working directly on the screen. It combines the advantages of a large-format LCD monitor with the control, comfort, and productivity of Wacom’s most sophisticated patented cordless, battery-free pen technology. With a 21.3-inch TFT diagonal display, the Cintiq 21UX delivers a highly sensitive pen-on-screen experience and a generous active area for working directly on large images, concepts, and designs in the most natural way possible. Working directly with the pen on screen is a natural motion that gives you an unprecedented degree of control and allows you to take advantage of natural hand-eye coordination, helping you work more intuitively and noticeably faster. The display’s completely flat surface allows the hand and pen to glide over the surface of the Cintiq without bumping into any bezels or borders. A dynamically-adjustable stand allows you to rotate the display up to 180 degrees in each direction, incline the display from 10 to 65 degrees, and even remove it for comfortable lap use. Rear roller feet make the incline adjustments easy; the result is freedom to adjust the interactive display to positions that work for you. Strategically-placed ExpressKeys and Touch Strips are programmable, allowing you to customize your Cintiq to your needs. The ExpressKeys are easily accessible on either side of the display and provide quick access to keyboard shortcuts, modifier keys, and functions that minimize dependence on the keyboard for uninterrupted work sessions. Finger-sensitive Touch Strips are located on either side of the display for easy zooming, scrolling, or making tool adjustments without taking focus away from the pen tip.

Technical Details :
* Box Contents – Cintiq 21UX Interactive Pen Display, Grip Pen, Pen Stand, Display Stand, 5 Replacement Pen Nibs
* Analog RGB (HD 15pin) or digital DVI (29 pin) graphics input.
* DVI-I Display connector.
* Stand adjustability – 10-degrees to 65-degrees incline.
* Mounting Hole pattern – VESA 100mm.

Customer Feedback :
This is by far THE BEST of it’s kind and well thought out. I have one at work and at home and will never go back to the odd seperation of hand and eye again! I’ve even found myself trying to use my finger to smudge or erase it’s so natural feeling. With the sliders and programable buttons I hardly ever use the keyboard now except to type emails.
The technology is not perfect, but the Cintiq is more intuitive to use than a traditional graphics tablet. I still do most drawing/sketching on paper, but for painting and 3d sculpting, the hands-on approach on the Cintiq is quite welcome. I undo strokes far less and have a better connection with what I’m doing and how it’s affecting the image.

With the natural feel of pen-on-paper, Bamboo plugs into your computer and makes it quick and easy for you to get your point across. Whether you’re preparing a slide presentation or making a unique collage of your favorite photos, Wacom’s newest line of pen tablets gives you more control with patented pen technology that puts the ability to personalize your work right in your hands. Now there’s a simple, easy, and more natural way to bring your big ideas to life. Use Bamboo to transform your thoughts into powerful digital communications. Combine Bamboo with Mac Inkwell or Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007 to handwrite email, enter text by hand anywhere typed text is accepted, navigate your desktop with a flick of the pen, and more. Precise control and 512 levels of pressure sensitivity on the pen Easy scrolling and zooming with finger-sensitive Touch Ring Patented, battery-free pen with customizable buttons for comfort and reliability Detachable USB cable unplugs from your computer and your tablet for easy storage and transport Resolution 2,540 lines per inch ExpressKeys – 4 Includes one year warranty Approximate Unit Dimensions – 7.88 (W) x 7.36 (D) x 0.3 (H) What’s in the Box:Bamboo pen tablet,Bamboo pen, Pen stand,USB cable,Quick start guide,Installation CD (includes tablet driver and electronic user manual).

Technical Details :
* Active Area – 5.8 (W) x 3.7 (D) (21 square inches).
* Works with new handwriting recognition, inking and pen features in Windows Vista (all editions but Home Basic) and Apple operating systems (OS X).
* Supports widescreen displays and has a textured work surface for a natural pen-on-paper feel.
* High resolution and report rate for outstanding accuracy.
* 1 Year Wacom Warranty.

Customer Feedback :
Its packages just like new and works perfect too. I wish they had these back over a year ago when I bought my Genius tablet as this refurb is actually cheaper. Its like night and day between the two and would never use another Genius tablet again. I am using this for drawing too, not for the hand writing input its intended for, and it works great. Nice, small, thin and portable.

The medium Intuos4 tablet is the most popular and versatile choice among creative professionals. With 48.5 square inches of working area, this tablet provides ample workspace for most tablet users. The medium size is built with eight ExpressKeys and illuminated ExpressKey displays that provide easy reference to your assigned functions.

Like all Intuos4 tablets, the Intuos4 medium features Wacom’s new tip sensor technology to deliver an even finer level of control. You can initiate pen pressure control with only a single gram of pressure and a feather-light touch. With 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity and 60 degrees of tilt recognition, the Intuos4 pen simulates like never before the natural feel and accuracy of working with traditional brushes, pens, and markers.

Key Features :
- Captures Slightest Nuance of pen.
- User-defined switches are preset to “right-click” and “double-click” or can be set to your most commonly used functions.
- The slim-profiled tablet has gently sloping, easy glide palm rests that provide complete support for working on all areas of the tablet.
- The new pen stand not only functions as a convenient pen holder, but also provides a handy twist-off storage compartment containing pen nibs and a pen nib removal tool.
- With 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity, Intuos4 gives you the creative power to dynamically adjust exposure, brush size, line weight, opacity, and more.
- Intuos4 owners are entitled to download their choice from a selection of titles by industry leaders such as Adobe®, Autodesk® and Corel®.
- The new pen stand not only functions as a convenient pen holder, but also provides a handy twist-off storage compartment containing pen nibs and a pen nib removal tool.
- The innovative, ambidextrous design of Intuos4 allows you to maximize the productivity of both your hands.

Technical Details :
* Quickly and professionally edit photos and create digital artwork with natural pen control.
* New pen tip sensor technology lowers activation force and captures every nuance of pen pressure.
* 2048 levels of pen pressure sensitivity for precise pressure control.
* User-defined ExpressKeys & multi function Touch Ring put time saving shortcuts.
* Illuminated ExpressKey displays provide a constant reference each Keys setting.

PROS :
+ Cool black finish, matte frame extremely comfortable to rest hand on.
+ Ambidextrous design.
+ More express keys.
+ Touch ring with 4 presets.
+ 2048 Levels of sensitivity.
+ 16:9 Aspect ratio (may not be a pro if you have a 4:3 design, see above).
+ Great drawing surface, feels like pen-on-paper.
+ Thinner, lighter than Intuos3.
+ Great driver, vista support.
+ Improved customization software, many useful functions.
+ Improved grip pen, comfortable to use.
+ 10 replacement nibs. (should last 2-5 years)
+ Innovating pen holder, serves as a storage for replacement nibs.
+ Color rings to give the grip pen a different feel.
+ Tons of extra softwares, great value.
CONS :
- Express keys shaped the same, easy to press the wrong key.
- Intuos4 Small does not have the OLED display.
- Price.
- Only 16:9 is offered.
- The rocker on the grip pen has poor travel.
- May not be the best choice if you prefer the smooth drawing surface of Intuos3.
- A bit too big for a small tablet (compared to Intuos3 Small).
- High gloss side panel is a fingerprint magnet.
- The rubber grip on the pen attracts dust and lint.
- Does not come with a travel sleeve.