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MAY 2015

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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.

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

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

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

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.

The Cintiq remains the jewel in the crown of every digital

artist/designer. NowWacom have introduced a new 27-inch

model with touch technology.

It's all in the

Cintiq touch

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.

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.