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It's all in the Cintiq touch

The Cintiq remains the jewel in the crown of every digital artist/designer. NowWacom have introduced a new 27-inch model with touch technology.

Wacom Cintiq 13HD Touch Equally as sleek is the smaller, more portable Cintiq 13HD Touch, compatible with both PC and Mac and out this month at JB. While the design-friendly Cintiq 13HD has been available for almost two years, this versatile tablet now incorporates touch technology. The Cintiq 13HD Touch is virtually identical in design and functionality to the Cintiq 13HD, featuring crisp and clear 1920 x 1080 native resolution, a 13.3-inch display, and weighing in at 1.2 kilos.

Wacom Cintiq 27QHD Touch Mention the word Cintiq to any digital artist and watch them radiate admiration. The impressive range of pen-on-screen displays has been – quite literally – shaping the creative industry on PC and Mac since their introduction, and remain the benchmark coveted by burgeoning designers and artists.

touch technology on a Cintiq (touch already features on the Cintiq 22HD and 24HD) it does take a little getting used to, but after employing it for a day, we found the functionality particularly beneficial. The Pro Pen is included with its famed 2048 levels of sensitivity. Remember the ExpressKeys on the Cintiq 24 that you’d occasionally bump into while working? Well, Wacom obviously listened to the feedback and they’re

now history, replaced by a new utilitarian ExpressRemote that attaches magnetically to either the left or right side of the screen and utilises 12 buttons and a touch ring for scroll and zoom. Users can map up to 23 shortcuts to the remote, which features a rechargeable battery with a touted life of 160 hours. This personal customisation can then be

Wacom have improved upon the stalwart 24-inch Cintiq by introducing several new key features designed to improve productivity, including a slimmer design, multi-touch integration, and screen size increased to an impressive 27 inches with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Its quality build features an edge-to- edge glass screen that’s both

The touch integration allows the artist to zoom, enlarge or rotate their work swiftly and efficiently using simple finger movements. With four desk positions available in the built-in stand, the Cintiq 13HD Touch also nestles comfortably in your lap. Users who already own the Cintiq 13HD may be reluctant to upgrade to the Touch model, but if you’re in the market for a smaller Cintiq, the 13HD Touch has everything you need.

backed-up to the Wacom Cloud service, so in the event of a technical catastrophe, your settings are safely stored. The Cintiq 27QHD comes with two foldout legs, offering a 5° tilt when stowed away, or 20° when deployed. For further flexibility, a stand is available for purchase as an optional accessory. Offering four USB ports, increased resolution, touch integration, an anti-glare screen and an elegant streamlined design, the Cintiq 27QHD Touch is a game- changer in terms of quality. From May, the Cintiq 27QHD will be displayed in JB Hi-Fi stores at Sydney Westfield and Melbourne Bourke St.

aesthetically pleasing and highly functional. Pushing four times the resolution of HDTV at 2560 x 1440 and supporting 97 per cent Adobe RGB colour gamut to display up to 1.07 billion colours, the Cintiq 27QHD Touch offers users enhanced detail. The aforementioned touch technology allows two- finger pan, two-finger zoom and canvas rotation. Three fingers will bring up the Wacom radial menu, enabling you to map your key strokes and actions, facilitating swift and easy access to frequently used functions; all these gestures are customisable and can be mapped to your own shortcuts. For users unfamiliar with

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