At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Wacom has announced it will be releasing a new pen display for the everyday artist. As the creators of the Cintiq 13HD and Cintiq Pro, Wacom has created the Cintiq 16 for emerging professionals and students. The new pen display is a less expensive option than other pen displays and focuses on the essentials without sacrificing design quality.
Key features:
- 15.6 inch display
- Full HD (1920 x 1080)
- 72 percent NTSC color
- Tilt response
- 8,192 pressure sensitivity levels
- Electro Magnetic Resonance (EMR) technology
- Hardened cover glass
- Anti glare display
- Compatible with Mac and PC
- Compatible with hundreds of design applications
- Pro Pen 2 included
A pristine display that’s just like paper:
The Cintiq 16 flaunts a 15.6-inch display in 72 percent NTSC color giving illustrators a professional range of the color spectrum. Also, the screen offers Full HD (1920×1080) so designers can view their craft on a clear and impressive display. The Cintiq 16 comes with the Pro Pen 2, which never needs to be charged thanks to Wacom’s Electro Magnetic Resonance (EMR) technology. The pen and display work together to create 8,192 pressure sensitivity levels and a tilt response ensuring an accurate pen response.
The new Cintiq is crafted with a hardened glass screen and anti-glare coating, and is designed to replicate the natural feel of paper. The “electronic paper” has a minimalist build and is meant to be easily transported while taking up limited office space. The display can even be propped at a 19-degree angle, if desired.
Essential functions for a modest price:
“Wacom’s digital pen and display products have become indispensable to the creative professional. Now we bring that same pen technology, build quality and know-how to those who previously have wanted it, but due to the emerging stage in their careers have perhaps not been able to afford Wacom’s full range of professional features,” says Executive Vice President of Wacom’s Creative Business Unit, Faik Karaoglu, in a company press release. “We think this is the perfect solution for budding creatives but also students, technical drawers in architecture, planning, industrial design or engineering, and even established creative professionals who want a second device for their home office or studio.”
Wacom notes that the Cintiq 16 is a more affordable option when compared to the Cintiq Pro or Cintiq 13HD. Along with a price difference, the new pen display will exclude the features mainly needed by the experienced professional — though it remains compatible with hundreds of design applications from Adobe, Pixologic, and more.
