Want to start editing your images on a dedicated tablet? This is a great way to make the process of editing more tactile and enjoyable, getting some time away from your PC or Mac screen. Professional illustrators and retouchers make frequent use of drawing tablets to help them in their work, and the best ones can even simulate different types of paper to provide a truly intuitive experience. For those new to Graphics Tablets, and perhaps those who have never heard of them before, they are very simply put, a device for your computer that functions in the same way a mouse would. the biggest benefits are that they help speed up the workflow process and, more crucially, provide accuracy. XP-PEN has some great tablets on the market at the moment, but even for seasoned buyers it can be a little daunting to sort out which one's best for you. We've put together this quick guide to the most popular models to help you figure out which one's the right buy. One of the useful things about the XP-PEN Digital Pen in particular is that you can use your thumb to activate one of the two buttons on the barrel – which, as you'd expect, function much the same as a two-button mouse. You can also toggle this function between the eraser ( only support models of XP-Pen Deco 02, Artist 12 , Star G960S Plus ) at the top, but you can see what suits you, but I prefer as it is. I'll be honest though, it took me two or three days to get the hang of using the pen and tablet for the first time. In fact I am so used to using it now that I screw my face up in horror when I have to use a mouse. So, they are, in my eyes, the most important work tool after the computer and of course Photoshop.Using or having a art tablet is almost taken for granted, not just by re-touchers, but by photographers too. You can’t retouch as well with a mouse, no matter what direction it scrolls in. 4 tips for selecting and using your graphic tablet 1. Start Small If you are buying a Graphics Tablet for the first time it is a good idea to start small, purchase one from the XP-Pen Star / Deco range or borrow a tablet from a friend for a while. Give yourself a few days of solid use to get the hang of it. I found a small tablet an ideal starting point when I was using a 17” monitor/laptop at home, it did the job and was fast enough to cope with the PC I attached it to. OSU drawing tablet are fun, They are a great choice if you want to have better control than a mouse. A unique confluence of features made the XP-PEN Star G430S perfect for osu!: As the small version of the Graphics Tablet, users could navigate the screen faster than with a medium or large, but it had a bigger active area than its competitors and enough sensitivity to handle the sub-millimeter precision mapping to a gaming monitor required. The pens were light and battery-free, with a hover distance (the height above the tablet surface that it can still track the pen’s movements) of 10mm. 2. Size matters If you are more comfortable using one of the smaller tablets and want to upgrade, or you're not fussy about starting small to gain practice – go for the largest size your desk space, monitor size and pocket can afford. Particularly if you use larger, wider monitors. It really pays to check the tablet dimension for the active area (the area that is sensitive to the Pen stylus) and the physical tablet size, as these can differ hugely. The active area may be right but the physical size may end up being too big for you and end up cluttering your workspace, so be careful in your selection. For example, I found the XP-Pen Deco 01 A4 Wide is ideal for the 27” iMac and a 30” Monitor on an average office desk. 3. Under pressure and full tilt! Each tablet brand will indicate the pressure sensitivity of the tablets active area. This can range quite wildly but the more obvious point to note is the higher the number equals the greater the sensitivity. More sensitivity means a smoother experience for the user: lines and brushstrokes become more realistic, with the tablet reacting to the subtleties in pressure applied to the pen and relaying this to what you see on screen. Ever noticed how a writing pen can change the amount of ink to paper, maybe even stop the flow of ink, the further you tilt the barrel when writing? This is gauged, in Graphics Tablet terms, by Tilt Range in either mm or degrees. This can be up to as much as 60 Degrees on the higher end models and again, as with sensitivity, the higher the number the more realistic the result will be/feel to you. These two facets should help when choosing between brands and of course price points. 4. Express Key enabled tablets make repetitive tasks more simple too If you select a tablet that incorporates Express Keys (for example, the XP-Pen Deco 03) you can assign shortcuts so that less time is spent with the keyboard and more time is spent with your pen and tablet . This cuts the workflow time considerably. Choose Express Keys that suit your workflow: are there functions that you use constantly such as shift, control or alt? (perhaps all these keys are used at the same time). Or a software action that you perform most such as ‘save as'? These can be instructed to function in one of the keys of your choosing. Take some time to sort what you use most and don't be afraid of them either, they are there to help and make things much speedier. The best XP-PEN drawing tablets for artists 1. XP-PEN Deco Pro The XP-Pen Deco Pro tablets are perfect for photographers and those working with programs like Photoshop or InDesign. The most up-to-date Deco Pro model is available in medium (11 x 6 inches) and small (9 x 5 inches ) sizes. The Deco Pro is designed to work with Stylus PA2, and it has an impressive 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity – so you can be extremely precise with how much pressure you want to exert. This means it's possible (and even easy) to make minuscule adjustments and get your images looking exactly the way you want them. The pen also has been created to feel as close to a real fountain pen or pencil as possible and achieves it by providing incredible tilt response all without that irritating lag. The tablet features customisable ExpressKeys, which you can configure to control the functions you use most, and double wheel design for intuitive control . It's sleek and portable, built with aluminium and high quality material, and it packs a lot of technology into a body that's only 2mm thick! Impressive stuff to be sure. 2. XP-PEN Deco 03 XP-Pen's Deco tablets blend style with functionality, and the XP-Pen Deco 03 wireless drawing tablet is no exception. This matt black, ultra-sleek model doesn't only look good, but also feels good to use, thanks to its well-made pen and generous drawing area. It's well-designed in a workflow sense too, with customisable Express keys and a multi-functional dial in the top corner that allows you to set things up exactly how you want them, so you can spend less time fiddling and more time drawing. Drawbacks? Well, you could be justified in worrying that at 8mm, the Deco 03 is a little too slim, to the point where a moment's carelessness might cause damage to it. If that doesn't worry you, this is a great buy for a good price. 3. XP-PEN Artist range These are XP-PEN's top-class tablets, designed for professional illustrators and those who need the ultimate in image fidelity, or to work with complex systems such as 3D imaging. The XP-Pen Artist 22R Pro drawing tablet monitor 22inch , for instance, renders images beautifully on its 1080P screen that displays 90% of the RGB colour gamut. The smaller XP-Pen Artist 12 Pro / Artist 13.3 Pro / Artist 15.6 Pro / Innovator 16 FHD still delivers this kind of optimal quality on its fully-laminated screen, while if you need your screen as large as possible, it'd be worth taking a look at the enormous 24inch XP-Pen Artist 24 Pro ( come with 2560 X 1440P QHD Resolution ). As you'd expect, these models offer all the peninput responsiveness of other tablets in the XP-PEN series, with the same levels of pressure sensitivity when paired with the PA2. ExpressKeys can also be customised, and one-touch shortcuts can be programmed to speed up your workflow. You won't go far wrong with these excellent tablets .
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What is a graphics tablet?
The graphics tablet is probably one of the most interesting devices to connect to a computer, especially if you want to develop your creativity in the field of graphics or design. Despite its appearance very close to the tablets we use to surf the Internet, its use is completely different. graphics tablet is also called drawing tablet, computer drawing tablet, hand-painted tablet, etc. It is a kind of computer input equipment, usually consisting of an electronic painting tablet and an electronic pressure sensitive pen. Its working mode is an electronic drawing tablet. When using it, you should connect the drawing tablet to your computer via a USB cable so that it can be powered and transfer data to your computer. The users can draw on the tablet with the attached stylus, and the image will be displayed on the computer screen. With the advantage of computer, the pen tablet can achieve more painting functions than traditional tools. Graphics Tablets without screens require you to draw while looking at a computer screen. Animation, note-taking, practicing calligraphy, painting, and drawing are all possible on drawing tablets with screens. And the results are crystal clear and vibrant. There is a disconnect between the conventional graphics tablet, which is essentially a slate based input device and the screen. Marry these together and you get the best of both worlds, being able to use the stylus and actually see what you draw on the built-in display. Traditionally, graphic tablets with built-in display are expensive and only reserved for professionals. More and more graphics tablets with display have since come into the market, making them more competitively price and affordable. use and utility The purpose of the graphic tablet is to replace a drawing table, a pencil, a chalk or brushes and especially to simplify the life of creative people who can save or modify their work without any problem. Indeed, the graphic tablet makes it possible to transfer all the works from an "analog" workshop to a digital space. The drawings are made directly on the graphics tablet using a stylus and displayed in real time on the computer screen. Brands are constantly developing their products so that the feel of the pen and graphic tablet is the same as that of the pencil and paper sheet. The drawings are then imported into dedicated software such as Photoshop depending on compatibility, in order to make various alterations or modifications very simply and quickly. The graphics tablet can be used for many purposes, not just drawing: creating CAD drawings, maps, spatial and flat diagrams, processing, editing and retouching photos... The graphics tablet, thanks to its construction and the continuous development of the software under whose control it operates, offers much greater creative freedom and precision than traditional tools. Although it is a pointing device similar to a computer mouse, the stylus and tablet offer much greater precision and freedom of work. The graphics tablet detects pressure sensitivity and some models recognize up to 8192 pressure levels. The more levels there are, the more precise and qualitative the work will be. This detection allows to find the sensation of the pencil or brush. Devices that work with computers (there are also devices that work independently) generally use a USB, HDMI or wireless connection. Who is the graphic tablet for? The graphic tablet is an extremely popular device for digital graphic designers, painters, draftsmen and designers. The graphic tablet was initially reserved for professionals due to its price or the complexity of the associated software, but this is no longer the case today. The associated software is much more numerous, intuitive or simple to use (just like graphic tablets) and the internet is full of tutorials explaining how to use the tablet and the various ways to progress. Changes that open the way for all creators and make the tablets suitable for both professionals and simple amateurs passionate about drawing for whom the graphic tablet becomes an essential medium for progress. How to choose graphics tablet? Here are some summaries of how graphic tablets function. These quick breakdowns should help you know what to generally look for in a tablet tailored for your needs. 1. Active work area the graphics tablet uses absolute positioning. this means when Using the pen tablet , the movement starts from the point where you touch the pen that corresponds to the spot on the monitor, so if you place the pen in the upper right corner of the tablet's work area, the pointer immediately moves to the upper right corner of the screen, no matter what that's where the cursor was before. Here, you should pay attention to the size of the device as well as that of the active screen area. It's easy to assume that bigger screens are always the best option. However, this might not be true if you consider all the factors that come with purchasing a graphics tablet. Smaller tablets may just provide the right resolution for your drawing needs and they will also cost you a lesser amount compared to other bigger options. 2. Resolution It will be much easier to choose the resolution of the graphics tablet than its size. In this case, the problem is simple: the higher the resolution, the better. Working with a high-resolution tablet will be more pleasant, more fluid and will reproduce all curves and details with great precision. The resolution of the graphics tablet is usually given in LPI. The resolution of the graphics tablet is given in lines per inch (lpi) and tells us how many independent lines are in every inch of the width or height of the work area. In theory, the higher the resolution, the more precisely we can work, and the more detailed our picture can be. In practice, however, we may not need the highest possible resolution at all. Let's take a tablet with a resolution of 5080 lpi. 1 inch equals 2.54 cm. It means that on 25.4mm on the tablet there are 5080 lines which gives us 200 lines per mm. Let's assume that the thickness of our pen's stylus is 0.5mm. Then our stylus covers 100 lines and this is the precision we can work with. For comfortable work, this value must be at least 2,000 LPI. 3.Reports per Second/Points per Second Some brands ( like XP-PEN ) document this as RPS (Reports per second) while others like Wacom document it as PPS (Points per second), but both are the same. This is simply how many times the tablet or touch device notifies the computer per second where your hand or pen is on the surface of the device. Higher/Faster the better and more responsive whereas the lower/slower the worse and less responsive. Low response tablets can create jaggy lines while high response tablets create smoother lines. 4. Pressure Sensitivity You most likely got a tablet for something other than a mouse-alternative. And that something was probably “pressure-sensitivity”. Pressure enable's you to vary a tool's function based on how hard you press the pen to the tablet. This is the primary reason why people use tablets vs. a mouse. Pressure sensitivity simply gives you more control when using brushes, pencils and other drawing and retouching tools. A pen is also ideal for marking up and annotating documents. Basically, any function that requires a drawing or writing type movement. Enabling control by pen pressure is accomplished differently in every application. In most cases via checkbox, button or drop down menu. The typical function is to use pressure to control the size or width of a brush, and/or it's opacity. For example, a light touch of the pen to the tablet with an increasingly heavier touch will widen a brush stroke, or make it darker. Pressure sensitivity is amazingly helpful for anyone wishing to draw and paint digitally or enhance photos. A more accurate stylus will allow for better detail reproduction and detection of more pressure levels. Today's pens can read up to 8192 levels of pen pressure. the more pressure levels there are, the better. Some styli such as the XP-Pen Deco / Artist Line graphics tablet offer up to 8,192 pressure levels while 1024 levels are sufficient for amateur applications. The objective of the stylus is to accurately reflect your project and the final result will depend on your skills and experience but also on the capabilities of the tablet and its stylus. 5.Tilt Sensitivity Some high end tablets come with tilt sensitivity which may also be called tilt recognition. This can be interpreted as similar to using an air brush. If you tilt the stylus you will get a thicker or thinner line due to the angle of paint spray. The standard values in which this function operates are ± 60 levels. This is used to create natural-looking pen, brush, and eraser strokes in applications that support tilt-sensitivity. Tilt sensitivity comes into play mostly in Corel Painter or with airbrush tools used for digital painting. 6. Miscellaneous functions Programmable Hot keys/Buttons Basically these are extra functions on the tablet that can be convenient time savers. They allow you to program shortcuts, commands and tools into your tablet. For instance, you are painting a character, you make a mistake and want to erase. Instead of interrupting your work flow and selecting the eraser tool, you can hit a hot key with the eraser programmed into it, erase the mistake, then hit the hot key for your paint brush and continue your work. Function Buttons may or may not come with programmable functions already set, but customizable. It depends on the tablet. Scrollers/Wheels These are self-explanatory. On many tablets there will be a large or two large circular devices where you can slide your finger to zoom, rotate, pan, etc., mimicking various functions of the mouse wheel in certain programs or zoom in/out and pan tools of certain programs without interrupting your work flow. 7. Induction height It refers to the maximum distance from the board when the pressure pen can sense the model number above the tablet. The height of the induction is about 9~15mm, which is the most suitable. It is not easy to appear the focus of losting the pen as soon as picking up it during painting process. 8. Interface By the interface we mean the way the graphics tablet connects to the computer. We distinguish wired interface: USB, and wireless: Bluetooth. Tablets with a built-in lcd screen usually have an HDMI , USB-C or Display Port and if the tablet works as an independent workstation, it should also be equipped with WiFi and headphone output. 9. Embedded lcd screen Graphics tablets with display can be divided into two groups: those that require connection to a computer for work, and independent workstations. The tablet from the first group when connected to a computer will be detected by the operating system as an additional monitor. Then our tablet works as a very sensitive and precise touch screen. Thanks to the fact that you have a direct transfer of the stylus's position to what is happening on the screen, while working in the graphic program you can get the impression that you create on a piece of paper. The second group of tablets are in fact portable computers with a touch screen. When connected to a computer, they can work just like ordinary tablets with an LCD screen. The biggest advantage of these graphics tablets is that you do not need a second computer to work with. Especially it is useful when you travel a lot and you like to create while traveling. For this reason, when choosing a tablet, it is worth paying attention to the battery life. When choosing a graphics tablet with a built-in LCD screen, first of all, take into account the parameters of the display, such as: resolution, color reproduction, viewing angles, contrast. Information overload, so…how do I choose one? My advice would be to take all this into account in order to choose the best graphics tablet for you. Read reviews, compare tablets and try to tune out the brand name pushing opinions and think objectively based on your budget and needs. If you are just starting out, you may not want to jump in with a $2,000 purchase on a Wacom Cintiq. Yet, you may very well want to start at the tip of graphics tablet pyramid. Getting familiar with what's at the top of the hierarchy in tablet technology may best suit your needs. However, you may not be able to afford anything above $100-$200 and can get the job done long as the tablet can produce certain tasks you have. Wacom is still the best brand of drawing tablets, but keep an eye on the less expensive alternatives.Wacom still offers the best pen tablets on the market but the competition has been heating up on the past few years and now we can find good quality cheap drawing tablets from a variety of brands such as XP-PEN ( https://www.xp-pen.com ). On the traditional pen tablets front, If you're on tight budget and cannot stretch it to the $200 range for an Intuos Pro M , take a good look at the XP-Pen Deco 03 and the Deco 01 . Both models are highly rated, offer better specs and really good hardware build quality for less than a comparable Wacom product. If your budget allows, I still think the Intuos Pro M is a better long-term investment. My XP-Pen Star 03, obviously old, has never given me problems, even till today. Having seen a few display tablets recently, I thought of upgrading my old tablet, because why not? Drawing on-screen is better than on tablet right? I have watched and read almost all reviews about XP-Pen Innovator 16. it seem good, and much more affordable, with all that laminate screen and other nice features. And so I bought XP-Pen Innovator 16 . Yes, it was expensive . These things cost some serious money. So prepare yourself to spend some hefty amount of money. I bought the tablet and damn that gave me the exact results I wanted. I could see the lines while I was drawing. It felt natural and a joy to draw. Finally, I could draw like I had drawn in a paper before. Seeing all the lines appear beneath my hand. This was just awesome and totally what I needed. I was impressed, to say the least. Finally, I got the results I was missing before. Finding that joy in the drawing. It surely wasn't too much of joy with the Star 03 . I bought it myself, this is not sponsored or whatever. I got it from XP-Pen official store , in 3 days. package is solid, you get one glove, one (no battery, autonomous) pen and the usual cables and manual. The tablet comes with a handful of different adapter options - even the weird three-prong UK one - and it’s really easy to switch them out if you’re on the go. XP-Pen Innovator 16 Specifications: Dimensions: 17.5” x 10” x 0.35” (WxHxD) Screen/Draw Area: 15.6” (13.5 x 7.6 inches) Panel Type: IPS Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Response Time: 16.4ms Display Input: 3-in-1 Cable Color Gamut: 125% sRGB, 92% Adobe RGB, 88% NTSC Brightness: 250cd/m2 Contrast: 1200:1 Resolution: 5080 lpi Viewing Angle: 178° Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Number of Colors: 16.7 million Pressure Sensitivity: 8192 levels Tilt Support: 60 degrees Data Rate: Max ≥ 220RPS Function Keys: 8, user assignable Two Wheels: 2, user assignable Compatibility: Windows 10/8/7, macOS 10.10 and higher More details from Official Site : https://www.xp-pen.com/product/638.html Design and Build The XP-Pen Innovator 16 is in the middle ground of the company's five size ( 11.6" , 13.3" . 15.6", 21.5" , 23.8" ) pen displays. At 3.6 pounds and significantly less than an inch thick, the 15.6 inch display and integrated pen tablet is also the one of the three size (11.6" , 13.3" . 15.6" ) that's small and light enough to pick up off the desk and work with right on your lap. With a thickness of just 9mm thick, it's thinner than all but the most svelte notebook computers. Unlike the larger 22 and 24 inch versions, which come by default with conventional LCD monitor stands, the Innovator 16 uses an all plastic stand to support the display at the angle of 20 degrees. It needs to be hooked up to a laptop or desktop, and needs to be plugged-in. The XP-Pen Innovator 16 uses a clever tri-cable to make this as simple as possible. There's a proprietary socket on the side of the tablet, in which a cable plugs that splits off into three wires – one to hook up to an HDMI port on your computer of choice , another to a USB and a third to the power. The display side of things is driven via HDMI output, with a single USB connection controlling the input side ( acts as an interface for the digitiser pen ) . Power also can routed through the Innovator 16's video controller as well, so you can work with it without Plug in power . I think the notable advantage of Innovator 16 is that you don't need any electric outlet to activate it if your computer/laptop is powerful enough to run the tablet through plugging to your PC/laptop alone. The 1.8 meters cord tethering the display panel to the video controller gives you the ability to work with the Innovator 16 at a pretty decent distance from your desk – great for sketching with the display on your lap. you will get 8 Shortcut Keys and a two function wheel ( roller and touch ), all of which can be configured with the driver software. Nice and lightweight display The main attraction on the Innovator 16 is easily the display panel. The screen measures 15.6 inches with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 for full HD viewing at a smidge over 196 pixels per inch. Wrangling 92 percent of Adobe's RGB gamut, the panel sorts 16.7 million colors and offers 250 cd/m2 of brightness. In practice, 15.6inch size means more zooming in and out when dealing with minute details. Then, there is the small screen size that many consumers state that it interferes with cursor movements along the edges. A larger screen would work well especially for drawings. The active matrix panel has a brightness of 250cd/m2, "Semi-gloss" probably describes the surface best as it provides just the right amount of sheen without tossing back too many reflections from outside lighting. It possesses over 16.7 color variations. This means that the user has 256 color tones to work with. and its response time is a generally smear-free 16.4ms. Coupled with the 16:9 aspect ratio, the colors bring to life any drawing done on the graphics tablet. The color accuracy is pretty spot on for those who really need it to be accurate, the 92% Adobe RGB can satisfy for your needs. A 178-degree angle of view and its flip-out stand means it can be used on your lap or tilted at 25-degrees on a desk for a more impact-full display but without to many glitches as it is still usable at that angle. It uses an IPS panel, fitted with a matt screen protector , a natural choice for a product like this. new Innovator 16 has a laminated display, The point of laminate is that there is no gap, and you feel like you draw where you put your pen at. From an angle I do see a ever so slightly gap between the glass and digitizer. So it's largely an aesthetic thing, but I also think it makes using the pencil feel more authentic. Like you're actually drawing on glass instead of making inputs to a computer under the glass. As a display designed specifically for visual artists, its quality is far superior to that of any notebook display I've seen. It has true 24-bit color depth (as opposed to the fudged "millions of colors" on standard notebook displays). Colors, brightness, and contrast are even across the face of the screen. And the device calibrates up nicely using a colorimeter. Digitiser and Stylus the stylus is batteryless, the tablet provides 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity and a tilt of up to 60 degrees . As with all of XP-PEN's higher-end tablets, you can expect an excellent and highly naturalistic pen-like response from the Innovator 16 . Hand movements translate into pen movements, which transmit onto the screen via electromagnetic resonance technology. The 8192 pressure sensitivity levels enable the digital pen to work seamlessly and without friction on the surface. The pen simply glides over the surface allowing the creation of flawless fine lines. The digital pen achieves a co-ordination accuracy of up to plus or minus 0.01 inch . This means that the possibility of errors during input is minimal and by just 0.01 inch. This factor is important in enabling near perfect input in order to achieve flawless digital images on the screen. The Innovator 16 graphics tablet tilt sensitivity of plus or minus 60 degrees allows the user to achieve tilt angles quickly and accurately. A reading height of 10mm or more is possible from the cover plate at any screen angle. Pen tips are removable/replaceable, and XP-PEN supplies several of the default tips. The pen has excellent button quality and the buttons are nicely placed. Making them easy to use. While the all-plastic pen would actually be slightly more comfortable, in my opinion, it was a bit on the heavy side. The contoured grip area is thick enough to promote good pen holding habits (and reduce long-term fatigue). The rubberized finish on the grip area has about the right amount of give and a nice, easy to hold texture. Setting Up the Innovator 16 Installation is easy, remember to NOT plug it in before wipping clean any other tablet drivers. Don't even plug it while the AC is off, as your OS will detect it anyway and try to install stuff. Clean any other brand's file, install the latest XP-Pen drivers, and then turn on the tablet. remember that you need navigate to XP-PEN's website to snag the driver software . The calibration tool is pretty easy to use, and there's a menu accessible via a button above the tablet for the colors, brightness and contrast. Everything looked fine to me when I first booted it up, but you can fine tune it easily. In terms of driver software, like all XP-PEN tablets you get a broad range of controls over the tablet and pen behaviours. Including sensitivity, adjustments, for pen tip "feel", tilt sensitivity and assigning controls to any of the buttons or modifier HotKeys. Top product features One of the best features of this product is the 8 express keys and two wheels design . These features enable the convenience in switching keyboard shortcuts and mouse clicks. They aid in zooming and scrolling. Individual configuration preferences enable a user to change and alter the controls according to his or her liking. This versatility ensures full control on connection options and device function keys and touch wheel . XP-PEN supplies software combination bundle to select like ArtRage 5 or openCanvas which is great for drawing and sketching . In Use Simply pick up the display or set it in your lap and you're ready to draw. If you're used to working on an angled drawing or drafting table, the Innovator 16 easily goes there too, and its this kind of choose-your-own-adventure flexibility in setting up and using the Innovator 16 that makes it so appealing. It supports Mac OS X, Windows PCs and Linux devices .It's compatible with all applications, and all major graphics applications have built-in support for the tablet's advanced functionality. including professional software such as Photoshop and Illustrator . It works transparently and is completely plug-n-play. Graphics work on the 15.6inch Innovator 16 may require more zooming than you're used to on a 20+ inch monitor to make out and manipulate the fine detail rendered by larger, higher-res displays. With on-tablet programmable buttons and touch & roller wheel that are easy enough to set up for dedicated zooming and scrolling , this isn't as much of an inconvenience as it first seems, and the process quickly becomes second nature. It takes some getting used to but is worth the effort since it really speeds up workflow. You can zoom in or out of an image in Photoshop / GIMP or, for those more into video production. This makes the Innovator 16 a joy to use for photographic and retouching work. Display your image on the main monitor, then use the Innovator 16 and its 8 programmable buttons and Touch wheel to touch up the details, while keeping an eye on what effect your changes are having on the overall image. I find that I very seldom need to go back to the keyboard when doing normal editing. Likewise for jumping back and forth between the XP-PEN and another display: once you figure out how the Innovator 16 behaves in “mouse” versus “pen” mode, reaching across to the primary display to grab work items or select files makes perfect sense. Because the pen is pressure sensitive, it's very easy and intuitive to use for making selections or painting. With 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity, it's possible to make anything from the most finessed of pen strokes to the broadest brush sweeps, and the resolution of 5,080dpi makes the Innovator 16 highly accurate. The colours on the tablet are very vivid and satisfying to look at, The grip on the pen is really good, and the pen itself is very smooth on the screen (smooth and satisfying tbh). Drawing on the screen is a dream – it's responsive, precise, and with practice it's possible to generate some spectacular results. It's sensitive to the tilt of the pen as well, making drawing as realistic as it can be. The difference is clear from the very first time you fire up Corel Painter or Photoshop. The pen smoothly reacts to your actions like it would in the real world. The only thing you will miss is the drag of the actual pencil or pastel on paper. Conclusion If you work with graphics or images, the concept behind the XP-Pen Innovator or Artist series seems like a no-brainer: Combine a display with a pressure-sensitive tablet so that you can directly edit vector art, retouch images, paint, produce video special effects, and so on. True, tablets aren't for everyone. If you work with a tablet now, you'll probably find a XP-Pen Innovator even more fluid and powerful. Drawing directly onscreen helps to improve your accuracy, especially for tricky selections and masking operations. XP-PEN's Innovator 16 combines the best of its screenless range of graphics tablets with interactive display technology in a portable format that is both flexible and great to use. As anyone who has used a graphics pad will tell you, once you've got one there's no going back, well now after trying one of these, your old non-screen will be left gathering dust. In short the XP-Pen Innovator 16 is a serious tool with some serious benefits. For the professional designer the pay off period is very short and the question of whether to purchase is a no brainer. For the student it is a good investment for the future and will certainly prove its worth ($499 USD). You can Get it from United States & Canada official Store: https://www.storexppen.com/buy/innovator-display-16.html , If you live in other regions you can select from official site “Store” List. What we liked: Unparalleled digital drawing experience Excellent build quality Top quality display Excellent Portability Low Price Point Lots of supported software Many buttons and wheels Super flexible software for configuration What could be improved: Cord can become annoying while rotating the tablet Update to a USB-C cable you may want to treat yourself or the budding artist/illustrator/animator/Photographer/designer in your life to something special! You can't go wrong with graphic drawing tablets! Whether you are looking for a graphic tablet to take your first step in digital art or a powerful pen display for your job, you can always look to XP-PEN to offer you elegant and reliable products no matter the use case. Ever since XP-PEN was founded in Japan in 2005, XP-PEN has always striven to provide users all around the world with digital tablets that are reliable and user-friendly, and they have continued to be a leader in releasing quality tablets at affordable prices. It's that special time of year again for XP-PEN fans: The 2020 XP-PEN 15th Anniversary Sale is here. The brand's annual shopping event -- XP-PEN's biggest sale aside from the Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas Holiday. so there will be a big promotion on XP-PEN's official stores. Almost every model of XP-PEN tablet is now having up to 30% discount. There have no doubt that this year's sale will be just as exciting as in years past. If you're ready to upgrade your old pair of art tablets for some fresh kicks, then August 15–September 14 is your lucky time. The Anniversary special Sale giving you the chance to do just that. Thanks to this event, there's a slew of incredible discounts on a wide selection of popular xp-pen drawing tablets , making for the perfect opportunity to snag a new pair of tablets on the cheap (and perhaps shop the best active deals while you're at it). Don't miss the chance to buy brand new merchandise at a discounted rate from xp-pen brands like Deco 01 , Artist 12 Pro , Artist 15.6 Pro, The Artist 24 Pro, and more. Keep reading this guide for everything you need to know about this epic sale event. What is the XP-PEN Anniversary Sale? XP-PEN sure knows how to throw itself one hell of a birthday party. Every Mid-August to Mid-September , XP-PEN celebrates with a can't-miss super sale on graphics art pads , accessories, pen display monitors and more. As per usual, you can expect the Anniversary Sale to feature new product's Anniversary Edition ( Deco mini4 , Deco MINI7 , Innovator 16 for this year ) at great prices. When is the XP-PEN Anniversary Sale 2020 ? this big shopping event of the year dates are from August 15 through September 14 . the sale opens to the general public on August 15 . Do I need a promo code for the sale? No. There is no promo code required. The sale is available to all customers . Should I shop in-store or online? only support shopping online . In addition to free shipping and free returns, XP-PEN also offers expedited shipping and even international shipping. Does other regions and countries have Anniversary sales? official store of other regions and countries also offer the widest range of discounted products for their Anniversary sales events . you can visit different online store by click the link at the end of this guide or click the " store " button in the XP-PEN Official Site to chose your regions and countries . What is the Anniversary Edition Tablets? To celebrate their anniversary, XP-PEN is launching with 3 anniversary edition tablets with custom anniversary packaging and extra goodies included. The anniversary edition tablets are: the new Deco Mini 4, Deco Mini 7, and Innovator 16 tablets. The extra goodies included are: An exclusive XP-PEN branded ink pen, a keychain and stickers of XP-PEN's mascot Fenix, and postcards with illustrations of Fenix visiting iconic places around the world. Every year, shoppers plan ahead for this sale, and rightfully so. They have to, considering how fast everything tends to sell out. Once you find a piece that sparks joy within your soul, you have to claim it before someone else does. You won't regret it either, since you won't find a better deal! Any frequent XP-PEN shopper knows the Anniversary Sale is one of its biggest and most popular events of the year — it's the best time to score some of the most amazing savings at the online store. But in case you're unfamiliar, we're here to give you all the details. The one-month-long event typically offers majorly discounted prices on all of fashion and useful items. Take a look at some of XP-PEN USA & Canada Store deals below: Drawing directly onto the XP-PEN Artist series screen removes any mental disconnect you may encounter when drawing on a tablet while looking at a separate screen. These are great quality machines, newest model's fully laminated screens reduce Parallax and reflections , Support pen tilt & pressure function while providing a natural, pen on paper feel as you draw. Innovator 16 Anniversary Edition (was $549.99, 27% off) Innovator 16 (was $499.99, 20% off) Artist 12 Pro (was $299.99, 20% off) Artist 15.6 Pro (was $449.99, 20% off) Artist 13.3 Pro (was $349.99, 20% off) Artist 24 Pro (was $899.99, 20% off) Artist 22R Pro (was $699.99, 20% off) Artist 12 (was $249.99, 20% off) Artist 22E Pro (was $529.99, 20% off) Artist 22 Pro (was $499.99, 20% off) Artist 15.6 (was $349.99, 20% off) If you're after a quality drawing tablet but are on a budget, or aren't bothered about drawing directly onto a screen, the XP-PEN Deco Series and Deco Pro are great options. Simply connect this nifty but affordable device to your Mac or Windows PC with USB or built-in wireless Kit ( Deco 03 ) , install drivers, and you're ready to start work directly in the software of your choice. Deco Mini 7 Anniversary Edition(was $59.99, 30% off) Deco Mini 4 Anniversary Edition(was $49.99, 30% off) Deco Mini 7(was $39.99, 20% off) Deco Mini 4(was $31.99, 20% off) Deco 01 V2(was $79.99, 20% off) Deco Pro M(was $139.99, 20% off) Deco Pro S(was $109.99, 20% off) Deco 02(was $89.99, 20% off) Deco 03(was $109.99, 20% off) Deco 01(was $69.99, 20% off) The XP-PEN Star Series products is the perfect entry-level pen tablet for anyone getting started with digital art or image editing. But the pressure sensitivity levels Still reach 8192 levels , the stylus is battery-free , no recharge needed. Perfect for photographers, re-touchers or any designer looking for the creative control and comfort of the digital pen . Star Star G960S (was $69.99, 20% off) Star G960S Plus(was $79.99, 20% off) Star 06(was $89.99, 20% off) Star 05 (was $79.99, 20% off) Star 03(was $69.99, 20% off) Star G640S (was $49.99, 10% off) Star G640 (was $39.99, 10% off) Star G430S(was $29.99, 20% off) Other Two English official Store List: XP-PEN Australia Store XP-PEN United Kingdom Store XP-Pen Artist 24 Pro drawing tablet 24inch QHD display review: A Digital Artist Heaven On Earth7/1/2020 Graphic tablets, an invaluable tool for artists and designers There is a disconnect between the conventional graphics tablet, which is essentially a slate based input device and the screen. Marry these together and you get the best of both worlds, being able to use the stylus and actually see what you draw on the built-in display. Traditionally, graphic tablets with built-in display are expensive and only reserved for professionals. More and more graphics tablets with display have since come into the market, making them more competitively price and affordable. This is good news for the creatives, both professional, teachers and students allowing them to access the tools required to draw, sketch, paint and design on CAD and 3D sculpting, Illustrator and Photoshop. Sometimes known as Graphics Tablet Monitor, these displays doubles as a standard monitor and input device. It can be a second monitor if you already have a Full HD or 4K monitor or as a dedicated graphics tablet. My recommendation would be to get the biggest display you can afford. The bigger the graphics tablet, the more room it offers to let your creative juices flow uninterrupted. It's wonderful to have a decent drawing tablet for art and creative work. It's even better to have a large enough surface on which to work and get in finer details, drawing directly on the screen. XP-Pen's Artist line offers that ability to draw directly on the screen, getting you right up close to your work, just as you would on paper. Having reviewed several XP-Pen products over the years, I thought it would be nice to have a look at the Artist 24 Pro . The Artist 24 Pro is the latest big-screen monitor from XP-Pen which is the very first tablet to offer a 23.8-inch 2K QHD graphics display. Featuring an excellent screen, industry-leading stylus – the 24 Pro is an artist's dream. It is essetnailly a monitor that you draw on, and it is not a standalone computer with an operating system . Technology Specifications : Dimensions: 632 x 370 x 44.8mm Display Area: 526.85 x 296.35mm Color Gamut: 90% Adobe® RGBDisplay Resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels ,QHD Stylus: Battery-free Tilt: 60° Pressure Sensitivity: 8192 levels Color Depth: 16.7M Contrast:1000:1 Resolution: 5080LPI Report Rate: Max ≥ 220RPS Reading Height: 10 mm Response Time: 14 ms Viewing Angle: 178° Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Adjustable Stand: 16-90° VESA Mount: 100 x 100mm Brightness: 250 cd/m2 Compatibility: Windows® 10/8/7 and Mac OS X® 10.10 (and higher) Official Site: https://www.xp-pen.com/product/602.html First Look and Set-up The Artist 24 pro isn't a subtle bit of kit. The giant screen measures a whopping 632 x 370 x 44.8mm and, unlike most all-in-ones or displays, is designed to be sat flat on a desk – like an artist's easel. As large as it is, it's far lighter than I would have imagined (about 15 lbs.), and it is quick to adapt to. As such, it's likely to take up a whole desk all on its own, leaving little space for a mouse or keyboard, let alone a desktop computer, to sit next to it. It's also fairly clunky-looking compared to competing all-in-ones, such as the Surface Studio and 4K iMac. The latter two both sport beautiful mixed-metal designs and dinky bezels that make the all-black XP-Pen look a little dull. However, from a productivity perspective the Artist 24 Pro ticks all the right boxes. The feet on the rear stand feel robust, and are more than solid enough to take heavy pressure. A simple press on the lever on the back moves the display from almost straight up to nearly all the way down, in about 15 degrees increments. It doesn't rotate, but it is also VESA-compatible and can be used with any mounting arm. you can change your working angle to suit your various needs of creating more easily and quickly. Working on a large comic page the device suffered no flex, even when I was leaning heavily into it. You'll find twin USB 3.0 ports on its back right sides, plus a standard 3.5mm , another USB-C port plus HDMI 2.0 , There is even a headphone jack . You're probably noticed along the top there are some light up icons. These are 4 touch buttons that only light up when the display is on. You can do things like bring up the screen properties or an onscreen keyboard, the XP-Pen settings. The unit ships with the two PA2 digital Pen , a pen stand/holder that also holds the 8 nibs, and some Adapters ( Power and USB ) . Connectivity is excellent You also get a variety of cables to ensure you can connect to your computer, including: HDMI, USB-C to USB-C . There is a quick-start guide that helps in the easy set up of the unit. You can go the HDMI and usb rout. I decided to try the USB-C cable since it will drive the display and functionality all with one cord. Install the driver I downloaded the latest drivers from the XP-Pen website, and I was up and running in minutes. Setup was a breeze. Turn the tablet on, install the driver, restart your computer, calibrate the pen, and start drawing. The software allowed us to set up software-specific function keys for both pen and tablet, adjust click sensitivity, pen pressure etc., as it was expected from a modern pen display. One can also alter color temperature, RGB, brightness and contrast, and rotate the interface 180 degrees for left-handed use. On the same driver utility you can configure the mapping of the work area of the drawing tablet to the computer screen, as well as calibrating it to ensure it works with precision. The biggest gripe I hear about XP-Pen in the Internet comments are the drivers. My experience setting this up and XP-Pen in general has been pretty smooth. Did that on both Windows and on Mac and I've had zero problems it worked exactly the way I expected to. Huge display is beautiful The colours of the sharp 2K display are bright and beautiful, the extra resolution you'll be getting now makes it worth the wait. For starters, the screen is so vibrant it seems to enhance whatever project you're working on. The combination of size and near-perfect color accuracy made even the smallest details visible. The specs are impressive, the screen use a 16:9 aspect ratio, IPS, 5080LPI . XP-Pen claims the screen will offer a solid 1000:1 contrast ratio, 250-nit max brightness, and cover an impressive 90% of the Adobe RGB colour gamut favoured by artists. By default the screen comes with a variety of modes targeting different colour gamuts – including Adobe, sRGB and NTSC – out of the box. 90% Adobe RGB color performance, making color matching and calibration a joy. Out of the box, the XP-Pen's HD screen is brighter than the Wacom Cintiq , because it doesn't have that matte coating Wacom uses to give its screens a paper-like feel. For the adventurous type, there is a screen protector included in the box that can be applied on the screen if desired. Another thing XP-Pen has done with this screen is reduce the amount of space between the glass and the screen below it. And when you get the screen and the pen calibrated right it really does take away the parallax you see on some pen displays. It no longer feels like I'm drawing on top of a monitor on top of my artwork. For the first time ever, there's no separation between my pen and my artwork, and it's an amazing feeling. I would say that it matches the iPad Pro's accuracy in terms of pen-to-screen distance. In short, but crucially, I would say this is the most intuitive and natural way to paint and draw digitally that I've ever experienced. PA2 digital pen input The Artist 24 Pro comes with the same PA2 stylus that debuted on the Artist 12 / 15.6 / 13.3 / 22R Pro. The pen remains a key selling point and offers a staggering 8192 pressure sensitivity levels and full tilt support . Tilt sensitivity is a pretty useful feature on drawing tablets, as it allows you to create more realistic and natural brushstrokes, getting closer to the behaviour of a real pencil. It's incredibly light but beautifully balanced, and the rubber feels very comfortable to hold for long periods. It doesn't require batteries or charging And in a nutshell feels really great to draw with. I also work on an iPad Pro, While I enjoy the flexibility and freedom of it, the glossy Apple Pencil simply doesn't feel as good to hold. Also the nib of the Apple Pencil is quite chunky, whilst the PA2 pen nibs are satisfyingly petite and precise. 20 Hotkeys and 2 Red Dial wheels If you've used a XP-Pen Artist Pro series tablet, then you know about the HotKeys and Red Dial wheel that allow for quick and easy function access, and are always a huge time-saver. The real beauty of the 20 HotKeys is that you can completely customize key settings for each program you use. One of the features that significantly accelerated my workflow was the inclusion of the two Red Dial wheels , two programmable rotating buttons placed with the shortcut keys, comfortably sitting in the center. It's in the perfect spot, easily maneuverable by your left or right hand, providing a plethora of options, such as zoom in and out, scroll up and down, increase brush size etc. depending on your settings. In my experience, the knob spun exceptionally smoothly, wasn't overly sensitive and was just a pleasure to use. However, assuming you set up more than one function for the dial as I did, it can be a little fiddly at times. Drawing Experience First of all, the 2K resolution of this unit is incredible. Video looks fantastic, and the creative programs I use appear wonderfully. As before, the pen offers the best drawing experience available. It's super-accurate and works with a multitude of software packages that range from popular professional suites such as Photoshop and ZBrush, to freeware such as Krita and Blender. Doodling in Krita, I didn't notice any latency and the Artist 24 Pro read changes in angle and pressure sensitivity without issue. I get really smooth lines pressure feels good. drawing in Photoshop worked surprisingly well, delivering just the right amount of pressure and tilt sensitivity. Drawing/painting on the Artist 24 Pro feels great, with just the right amount of friction on the glass surface. There is little to no parallax, lots o' pixels. tablet monitor were fast to respond and very helpful . The large bezel on this display is excellent, as there is support for your hand as you work at the edges of whatever it is you're working on. This is the absolute best drawing experience I've had so far of anything that I've used. Final Thoughts There are so many artists , designers or 3D modellers that would love to be able to create digital art with a nice tablet, and Wacom Cintiq 24 Pro makes it impossible for them by charging way more than is reasonable for their products. Perfection is always going to be an abstract. Nothing is ever going to be 100-percent without flaw or criticism. But with the Artist 24 Pro , XP-Pen has gotten darn close . I really have been quite impressed with the Artist 24 Pro ...as I expected to be, quite honestly. It isn't cheap ( now for $764.99 in USA ) , But its wealth of power and features designates it as a pro-level tool . if you have a need for a large drawing surface area, and something you can depend on in your daily work, then this is definitely a solid investment. now the product can ship to the worldwide , Access the different store by clicking the "store" menu of XP-Pen official site . Next, select your country / region . Once it's open, you can navigate to there . Black Friday 2019 isn't here just yet, but you can find cheap deals out there on creative tech to enjoy if you look hard enough. Working with a drawing tablet is quicker and more effective than with a mouse. Your hand can travel from point to point on the display in a single movement instead of repeated slides, as with a traditional mouse or trackpad. What’s more, in addition, it allows for more conventional input in activities such as drawing and photo retouching. The graphics tablet is the flat, portable pad which allows the users to draw, write and perform the software functions with the pencil tool, it’s used by the graphics designers and the illustrators, It is possible to produce much more accurate drawings onto the screen than you can with the mouse or the other pointing device. XP-Pen drawing tablets, screens, and styluses are the goods that creative minds trust in regards to their layouts. Whether creating Web images, drawing manga, designing styles, or doodling, there’s a XP-Pen which will get the task done. Although the hottest XP-Pen goods are complex tools, it is likely to locate affordable rates, particularly on the more basic models. When choosing their ideal XP-Pen , both professional and beginner artists have options in regards to the dimensions of this tablet computer, the type of stylus, and access capabilities. XP-Pen graphics and growing tablets are extremely popular nowadays. The new XP-Pen Deco Pro Series and Artist Pro Series includes brand-new pen technologies. It has 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity and tilt response will be able to assist you in drawing and graphic layout. XP-Pen Black Friday & Cyber Monday Special Offers If you've been on the hunt for a bargain XP-Pen product then you'll know that it's not always easy to find a decent discount. But that's not to say there aren't great deals to be had, you just need to know where and when to look. The good news is that the bargains are soon to be upon us, as Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are fast approaching. This time of year offers up probably one of the best chances you'll get at making a worthy saving on one of XP-Pen's popular products. Here we're going to take a look at what XP-Pen Black Friday looked like this year in 2019. Black Friday and Cyber Monday allow you to Get your own XP-Pen tablet in the fantastic discount. Considering these deals don't come along often, a XP-Pen tablet Black Friday discount is a valuable opportunity for budget-conscious buyers to click 'add to basket'. We've gathered all of the best XP-Pen tablet deals, discounts and offers from the xp-pen uk official store here, to help you to get the best possible price. Save up to 20 to 33% off deals on Groupon Goods For a limited time from November 13th~ November .30th 2019 , more detail you can visit XP-Pen UK Official Store Black friday Activity page - https://www.storexppen.co.uk/topic/11.html . people from other regions can also get amazing blackday deals : Global official site: https://www.xp-pen.com Australia Store : https://www.storexppen.com.au North America Store : https://www.storexppen.com XP-Pen UK Store Black Friday 2019 Deals & Offers 33% discount off XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro best budget Screen drawing sketch tablet Holiday Edition An affordable, high quality drawing monitor, 15.6 inch drawing tablet with screen adopt the latest full-laminated technology, create the paper feel-like surface and almost no parallax. 16.7 million colors brought by 120%sRGB enables everything under your hand is very vibrant and crisp. XP-Pen’s graphic monitor includes a digital pen with 8,192 levels of pressure , It also supports 60 degrees of tilt function, so you’ll be comfortable while you draw, and comes with an anti-reflective film to reduce glare and protect your eyes. 8 express keys and 1 roller dial designed, keep your favorite express keys in your finger. You are free to set up your preference express keys to zoom in/out the image, Scroll up and down or call up the OSD menu and so on. 30% discount off XP-Pen Artist 12 best drawing tablet monitor under £200 Holiday Edition XP-Pen Artist 12 allows you work directly on the screen for a fast and interactive drawing experience. the wide viewing angle and high resolution make for a stunning experience . The tablet features a very compact, powerful, and lightweight design that allows for easy portability. It’s very user-friendly, and you can connect it to your PC or Mac with a 3-in-1 cable. 11.6 Inches IPS screen - 72% NTSC Color Gamut presents 16.7 million colors vividly, which can greatly reduce the color difference . You’ll also enjoy a touch bar and six Express Keys for further customization options. touch bar allow you to scroll, zoom in and out, pan, and rotate your work with a quick touch. 30% discount off XP-Pen Artist 22E Pro large 22" screen drawing tablet A nice alternative for those not ready to invest in a wacom Cintiq, as they have a lot of similar features. It comes with two rechargeable pens and the pen has 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity, eight pen tips, and an artist glove. The 21.5-inch screen has 16.7 million colors and gives a 178-degree wide viewing angle. One reviewer writes, “I’ve tried the Wacom Cintiq 22HD, and this tablet. This one wins. Not only is it literally half the price of the 22HD, it is SUPERIOR.” This tablet also comes complete with 16 customizable express keys, making it perfect for beginners and pros alike. The interactive display works as a functioning second monitor, allowing the user to essentially draw directly into programs as if they were drawing on paper. For those looking to make a long term investment in a drawing tablet, the XP-Pen Artist 22E Pro should definitely be taken into consideration. 32% discount off XP-Pen Artist 16 Pro graphic drawing monitor best buy Similar to the interactive drawing tablets mentioned above, the XP-Pen Artist 16 Pro functions as a second screen to your computer. It can be drawn on directly, and it comes stacked with extras. The XP-Pen Artist 16 Pro features a 1920 x 1080 full HD display with vibrant color (16.7 million colors ) so you can see every detail of your creations on screen. it's Adobe RGB reaches up to 92 percent accuracy. What lands this tablet on this best drawing tablet for artists list is simply how budget-friendly it is, when you consider it’s longevity and the extras that ship with it. Some of these extras include 8 spare pen nibs, 2 digital pens (with incredible charge life) and an artists glove. 30% discount off XP-Pen Artist 12 Pro best laminated screen tablet for drawing anime If the Wacom Cintiq 13HD sounds like the perfect tablet, but the price tag seems too high, then you’re in luck. The XP-Pen Artist 12 Pro is a Cintiq alternative, mimicking nearly every capability of the more expensive product. You Can get a Small and bright screen at 11.6-inches that is excellent for professional projects and design. comfortable ergonomic design that allows you to use this screen while holding it in your lap, with a desktop, or on your workspace. The XP-Pen Artist 12 Pro's laminated screen has an extremely small gap which is less distracting, while also making it feel like the display is almost sitting on top of the glass. there are basically 1 Red Dial and 8 express keys on the left which help you maximize your workflow and delivering the most ergonomic and convenient platform to draw on in its segment. It comes with a battery-free pen, the PW2, which has 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity and 60 degrees of tilt function . It is compatible with several drawing platforms including Corel Painter and CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Fireworks, Macromedia Flash, Comic Studio, SAI, Paint Tool Sai, Infinite Stratos, 3D MAX, Autodesk MAYA, Manga Studio, Pixologic ZBrush and more. You also get a multi-plugin USB cable and an artist’s glove. 20% discount off XP-Pen Artist 15.6 good starter drawing tablet with display This is one of the best products falling in the most economical price range listed on drawing monitors . It has a modern sleek look (just 11mm thickness) and happens to be incredibly lightweight gadget than the competitors. For making the user experience better and enhancing the comfortability, its corners are round and if you are a drawing tablet user, you already know about this perk. This feature allows you to work hours on the device and makes it perfectly suitable for office use. Furthermore, XP-Pen has used a high-quality glass material, preventing the buildup of dirt and increases accuracy as well. The display is quite natural and that is because of its 178 degrees visual angle. Plus, with its sheer ability to display in 4K, users can enjoy a very sharp detail of every sketch. 20% discount off XP-Pen Artist 22 Pro digital painting tablet with 21.5-inch display The XP-Pen Artist 22 Pro features a 21.5-inch display with a wide viewing angle and a widescreen aspect ratio, ideal for large-format work. Includes a rechargeable pen Features 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity and a low activation force, enabling it to detect even very light pen strokes. Find a perfect and comfortable position with the adjustable stand by dragging the switch to create your work. the difference between Artist 22 Pro and Artist 22E Pro is that Artist 22E Pro has 16 express keys . 20% discount off XP-Pen Note Plus Digital notebook smart notepad Start with a pen in your hand and a clean sheet of paper. Capture your thoughts and ideas. Then turn them into digital, shareable files while you write. When you're ready to turn the page, just touch a button and XP-Pen Note Plus saves your ideas. Use the free, next generation XP-Pen Note+ app to convert your handwritten notes to text, edit your digitized notes and export them into JPG, PNG or GIF files. Register for the free Note+ cloud service to convert your handwritten notes to text, intuitively tag your ideas on paper, or export them as DOC format. Sync your ideas with the cloud and forward them to services including Dropbox, Evernote and OneNote. System requirements: Bluetooth enabled iOS or Android smartphone or tablet with XP-Pen Note+ app/Internet connection/Maximum notepad thickness: about 80 pages . The XP-Pen Note Plus works with both iOS and Android systems. You can directly connect your iPhone, Android phone or tablet to the Smart Notepad and start writing, recording, and drawing anytime and anywhere with extreme convenience and efficiency. 30% discount off XP-Pen Deco Pro Android professional art tablet Available in small, medium sizes, the XP-Pen Deco Pro Digital Graphic Drawing Tablet allows you to choose the tablet size . Revamped pen technology helps to give you pinpoint accuracy and up to 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity each time you use the tablet. A battery-free, tilt support built-in pen keeps you having to worry about charging it. The included stand as well as its sleek design always keeps your pen within arm’s reach. Able to support Windows 7 and beyond as well as Mac OS 10.10 and newer. the tablet comes equipped with a USB-C port. The XP-Pen Pro Digital Graphic Drawing Tablet has many features that any illustrator will love including double wheel design, 8 customizable hotkeys and a pen that comes with easy side switches. It is a quality choice for a graphic designer. 30% discount off XP-Pen Deco 03 Wireless digital art drawing pad An ergonomically designed tablet can be a good selling point for someone to look for. A tablet with ergonomic design features, like the XP-Pen Deco 03 Wireless Graphic Drawing Tablet can provide maximum comfort for the person using it The tablet’s design and very large 10 x 5.62 inch active area allow you to get work done quickly and easily, but also allows you to rest your wrist comfortably along the edge of the tablet to help reduce fatigue. the pen that comes with the tablet with features that include 8192 levels of pressure which can give you the perfect level of accuracy and performance. The strokes you make with the pen ranging from thick lines to hairline designs can be as precise as you need them to be. The wire-free design allows you to work just about anywhere without the fear of getting cords tangled or causing damage by pulling something off your workspace. While the wireless connectivity will make it easy to connect to the network at work while you’re working away from your desk The XP-Pen Deco 03 Wireless Graphic Drawing Tablet can easily become your favourite tablet very quickly. With up to 40 hours of battery life on a single charge and a pen with a built-in nb extractor, you can work all night long without having to worry about your tech failing you. 30% discount off XP-Pen Deco 02 best tablet for drawing comics Holiday Edition With a very large active area measuring 10 by 5.63 inches, the XP-Pen Deco 02 Graphic Drawing Tablet can make working on even the largest projects easier. the digital pen comes with 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity and also has two programmable buttons which you can use for drawing capabilities and precise line work. the pen also has an eraser . All of the digital art programs that support the Deco 02 Digital Art Tablet will have an erase function as part of their features. Eight customizable buttons and 1 roller wheel adorn the tablet at the left side giving you options such as zooming in and out, scrolling as well as mapping them to your own preference. Being able to use this comfortably with either hand adds the level of customization that the Deco 02 Graphic Drawing Tablet provides you with. The lightweight and thin design of the tablet makes it very easy to carry around, keeping you from being restricted by only working at your desk. An included artist’s glove helps to reduce hand-to-tablet friction and improves the overall drawing experience. To help protect the table from getting nicked or scratched, you can transport the table in the carrying bag that comes along with it, 30% discount off XP-Pen Deco 01 V2 Support tilt sensitivity With the launch of this graphics tablet, XP-Pen initiated its very own latest pen technology capable of supporting 60 degrees of tilt function. The pen comes with 8192 levels of sensitivity that lets you draw thick lines and wispy strokes quickly and easily. The pen has a dual function as a drawing tool and as a cursor, and it allows you to scroll through your web pages as well. You get two express keys that allow you to close the current page or save it with a click to streamline your experience. It’s very user-friendly, and it has a USB interface for plug and play technology. Moreover, the active area of 10 x 6.25 inch offer enough space to draw on which lights up at night so that you can draw conveniently even in dark conditions. The Deco 01’s thickness is only 8 mm which also doesn’t weigh much making it easy for you to throw it in your backpack. XP-Pen Deco 01 V2 is the updated version of Deco 01 , the difference between them is that Deco 01 V2 support tilt function and compatible with Android OS . 29% discount off XP-Pen Star G640 digital art pad for OSU Game play XP-Pen has tagged Star G640 as its most affordable graphic tablet in the market today. If you are just starting to learn how to use a graphics tablet and pen and are not sure whether it’ll be a good investment to your job, then Star G640 might be the one for you. In a reasonable amount, you can be able to control strokes and produce desirable results. It’s relatively thin to 2mm , with active dimensions measuring up to 6 by 4 inches, it is suitable for designers who love to travel, or maybe students who are always on the go. Like many standard tablets, Star G640’s pen has 8,192 levels of pen-pressure to control the amount of stroke each like gets. 30% discount off XP-Pen Star 06 Wireless graphic art tablet This is the product where XP-Pen took a flight and started counting itself in the race. The sensitivity level was increased to 8192, and the active area was also increased to 10 x 6 inches. The Star 06 features both wired and wireless USB capability: Simply plug the included USB receiver into your computer to draw wirelessly using the ISM 2.4G and FHSS, or connect to your computer with the included USB cable for standard wired use. The stylus pen comes with 8192 pressure levels, and when you combine this with the highly sensitive drawing surface, you get a very responsive and interactive from work surface. Plus, its stylus is also battery-free so it reduces the weight and you do not even have to spend on changing batteries regularly. The tablet have 1 touch ring and 6 programmable keys to make shortcuts readily available to artists like you. 30% discount off XP-Pen Star 03 affordable drawing tablet This XP-Pen Star 03 tablet features a large 10 x 6 inch active area with high resolution and a high response rate for a brilliant screen and a smooth user experience. The higher refresh rate of 266 RPS helps to improve accuracy as you work and reduce any leg. The stylus pen is battery-free and lightweight. The pen looks and feels like you’re drawing with a traditional pen, and it has 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity to enable you to sketch thick, bold lines or wispy, thin lines quickly and easily. You also get eight customizable Hot Keys to improve your user experience. They adapt to your most frequently used shortcuts, and you can use them left or right-handed quickly and easily. XP-Pen Star 03 graphic tablet is compatible with a variety of operating systems to improve flexibility including Microsoft Windows 10, 8, 7 and Apple Mac OS. It also works with several creative software applications including Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, Macromedia Flash, SAI, Comic Studio, and many more. It works well for both professional designers and illustrators and beginners. 30% discount off XP-Pen Star G640S Android Portable drawing tablet Holiday Edition Experience the lightweight and sleek design of the new G640S. At only 9mm thick, it's slim for portability and easy on-the-go use. With 6 x 3.75 inches of screen space, XP-Pen G640S provides more space than ever for a greater drawing and gameplay experience. Discover 6 round customizable shortcut keys, housed right at your fingertips for quick access to customize and optimize your workflow. Upgraded 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity allow for new abilities to modify, navigate, and create with a full pallet of brush and pens. Designed for both right and left-handed users, XP-Pen G640S can be set to left-hand or right-hand modes. XP-Pen G640S is synchronized with Adobe Acrobat Reader DC’s digital signature feature, making conducting business more convenient than ever. Compatible with Windows 10/8/7, Mac OS version 10.8 and above. Also compatible with most major designer software such as Photoshop, SAI, Painter, Illustrator, Clip Studio, and more. The XP-Pen G640S now supports connections with Android devices 6.0 and above. Digital Drawing tablets is an intuitive input device for the more creative uses of a computer .
XP-Pen, one of the largest consumer digital graphics tablet brand in the world, is celebrating its 14th anniversary. XP-Pen Said : To all our past and current clients: Thank You for keeping us in business for 14 years. Fourteen years ago today, XP-Pen was founded with the goal of bringing every artist into the digital age with tools and technology to suit their individual needs. We remain firmly committed to this goal and will do everything within our power to help make this happen. Fourteen years, a reason to celebrate. But XP-Pen also wanted to share the celebration with its target group on its anniversary. you can give a blessing , share your experiences with xp-pen in this Celebration Page - https://www.storexppen.co.uk/wall ( for UK ) , https://www.xp-pen.com/guestbook ( XP-Pen official site for global ), XP-Pen Company now offer some online Prize options for people who comments ,Such as Artist 12 Pro , XP-Pen Deco Pro . Lucky People will get the Prize , just take part it this activity. About XP-Pen In 2005, XP-Pen was founded in Japan and began its research and development of graphic tablets. By 2008, we had established an office in Taiwan and made great strides in tablet technology. In 2013, XP-Pen Technology Co. was founded in the United States and propelled us into the North American and European markets. With the goal of environmental friendliness, we began innovating with battery-free pen styluses. XP-Pen established our newest office in Shenzhen, China, in 2015 and have since vastly expanded our presence in the Asian market. Since its conception in 2005, XP-Pen has been dedicated to research, design, production, and marketing of digital tablets. Anniversary Special Sale With Amazon Prime Day, and the XP-Pen Anniversary Sale, Summer 2019 has been marked by days filled with deals and discounts. If you're on top of the sales events of the season, you surely know about the XP-Pen Anniversary Sale — the company's annual sitewide savings event, boasting some of the biggest discounts and best deals you'll see all year. This year, the XP-Pen Anniversary Sale is running from August 16th to September 15th . At one whole months long, there is more than enough time for you to scour the site for great deals on brand digital drawing tablets, pen display monitors . up to 40% off for the drawing tablets until September 15th . you should first become a register member of the XP-Pen UK official online Store , then you can get the coupon code from this page and use it - https://www.storexppen.co.uk/coupon/index It's a sale like no other, a limited-time opportunity to save big on brand-new arrivals—plus all the essentials. for more deals information you can visit 14th Anniversary Activity Page: https://www.storexppen.co.uk/topic/8.html such as get Free Creative Software Artrage Lite / Artrage 5 , open canvas , Receive a free pixiv Premium Account for 3 months . Shop the XP-Pen Anniversary Sale for the latest graphics tablets and drawing monitors. Free shipping and returns at United Kingdom . this Anniversary Sale activity is Globally , just select your country or region from the top of the official store page . Check out the surprise deals Products from the XP-Pen Anniversary Sale: Get XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Pro Full-laminated Screen Tablet with Colorable Mascot Model gift 13.3 inch IPS Pen Display: Latest Full-laminated technology and anti-glare glass panel, effectively reduce dazzle feeling and protect your eyes when enjoy drawing. 1920x1080 HD drawing monitor paired with 178°wide viewing angle and 120% s RGB color gamut, clearly see vibrant color and every detail of your work. Battery-free Pen: Continuously used and no need charged anymore, 8192 pen pressure levels and ±60° tilt function on tablet screen, responsive to better control cursor positioning, much more precision and no lag. 6 Express Keys and 1 red dial : red dial for canvas zooming, brush adjusting and page scrolling. Come with 3-in-1(HDMI) cable you can easily connect and play the digital graphics drawing monitor. 30% Off XP-PEN Artist 12 Pro Pen Display - Portablet advanced Drawing Tablet Monitor Tilt Function Battery-free Stylus - Comes with 8192 levels of pen pressure with ±60 pen tilt support, allowing you to have advanced pen performance; Battery-free pen , no longer need to worry about charging. 11.6 Inches IPS screen - 120% sRGB Color Gamut presents 16.7 million colors vividly, which can greatly reduce the color difference; The dimension of the XP-Pen Artist 12 Pro is close to an A4 Sheet; Ultra thin and portable, take it to anywhere you want. 8 Press Keys and 1 Red Roller Wheel - Setting the express keys in the light of your preference, you can easily access your favorite settings and enhance your productivity; More than 200 PPS report rate provides a quick and agile feedback of the pen strokes, which is conducive to the smoothness of the lines. Full-laminated Anti-glare Glass - With Anti-glare Technology, it effectively reduces the glare damage to human eyes and shorten the distance between the pen nib and the cursor; Making you feel like drawing on paper and offer better drawing experience. Compatibility - XP-Pen Artist 12 Pro is compatible with Windows 7 or later and Mac OS 10.10 or later; The new generation of portable adjustable stand coming with the package, which is light and convenient to carry, and also with a sleek look; XP-Pen provides 18 Months warranty. 20% Off xp-pen artist 15.6 Pro – Best Value Drawing Tablet Monitor XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro is a carry-on size drawing tablet with accurate color presentation, smooth and natural strokes and 1920*1080 resolution. This 15.6-inch fully laminated screen is designed to unleash your creativity. With a response rate of 14ms, it responds nimbly to your pen. Thanks to advanced pressure and tilt-sensitive technology, the Battery-Free pen will actually replicate the feel of working with not just a pen but also with markers and brushes for realistic drawings. The Grip Pen recognizes 8192 levels of pressure. To help you work even more quickly, you are able to customize ExpressKeys that let you save the shortcuts you use most often. As a major bonus, this does give you the option of setting the 8 available shortcut keys and 1 red roller wheel . To have this feature included in a product that is so affordable offers a lot of value. 20% Off XP-Pen Artist 22 Pro – An Affordable Huge Screen Tablet The large 21.5″ display features 16.7 million colors and a 1920×1080 (fullhd) resolution. its Color Gamut reach up to 78%~82% .You can easily find the right angle for you, with a wide viewing angle of 178 degrees and the ability to adjust quickly. The response is quite nimble, at 14ms. You receive two pens, featuring 8192 pressure levels to mimic a variety of drawing tools. The pen is lightweight and is covered with a thin rubber to prevent slippage. Unfortunately, there is no tilt recognition, something that is likely to be a problem for certain kinds of artists like calligraphers. The adjustable stand is ergonomically designed and comfortable to use no matter your preferred viewing angle. 20% Off XP-Pen Artist 15.6 - Best Budget Option Screen Drawing Tablet It has a unique Passive Pen design that doesn't require charging but is still able to recognize 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity. The widescreen 1920x1080 display offers a vivid picture and you get 178° degree of visual angle. There are 6 fully customizable express keys, letting you save your favorite settings for near-instant access. This does not come with a stand, but there is a nice one available to purchase separately. Although you don't get a stand, there are some extras included like a pen stand with extra nibs, a drawing glove, and a cleaning cloth. The tablet is ultra-thin at only 11 mm. This is another option that will work well for lefties as well as the right-handed crowd. It also has a 3-in-1 cable design so you don't have to worry about excess cord clutter. There is a built-in screen protector that does a decent job without compromising response time or sensitivity. 30% Off xp-pen artist 22E Pro - 21.5” Standard Size Screen with 16 hotkeys This 21.5″ drawing tablet Monitor Artist 22E Pro from XP-Pen uses electromagnetic pressure sensitivity. It recognizes 8192 different levels of pressure sensitivity. This gives you a lot of control to draw and allows you to mimic a number of different drawing or painting tools. The high-res LCD monitor screen is protected with tough, shock-proof and anti-scratch glass. It also helps in streamlining your graphics work as the XP-Pen Artist Series creative pen displays are meant to provide a more natural and intuitive creative experience, allowing the user to create and collaborate the work faster. This also comes with an additional screen protector for even more protection. A 3-in-1 cleaning kit is included as well, so you can keep the screen looking great. 16 customizable shortcut keys for your artwork. Whatever the graphics usage be including drawing, sketching, painting, or photoshopping, the XP-Pen Artist 22E Pro takes it all with ease. The stable stand is anti-skid, and allows for multi-angle positional adjustment. Stylus Response time is even better than the Wacom, at 14ms with a report rate of 220 reports/per second. That this drawing monitor comes with two pens is a nice bonus. This allows you to keep one pen charged at all times so you never have to interrupt your sketching session. 40% Off XP-Pen Artist 16 Pro - Great Color Accuracy A common problem with drawing monitors is that the color accuracy isn't quite equivalent to what you see on a computer screen. This tablet features 92% Adobe RGB accuracy, allowing for a more accurate color display. The XP-Pen Adjustable Stand is quite good and lets you easily adjust to find the perfect angle. Also adding to your convenience, there are 8 customizable FastAccess Buttons to make it perfect for you. The pen is able to recognize 8192 levels of pressure. The response time is quite fast, at 14ms. 5% Off XP-Pen Artist 12 - Most Portable Drawing Display This low-cost option offers a lot of value. The 11.6" screen offers 1920x1080 resolution with a 16:9 display and a 178° visual angle. The wide viewing angle screen offers excellent HD resolution. It's a good idea to keep your drawing tablet in some kind of case when transporting it. It recognizes 8192 pressure levels .A cordless, battery-free pen is another nice feature of this tablet. The lack of a battery makes this pen really lightweight, making it feel more like a real pen in your hand. It's easy to save shortcuts to customizable ExpressKeys, allowing you to save a lot of time. this tablet will work with many different software programs. This graphic pad will work well with both PC and Mac computers. 20% Off XP-Pen Deco pro Android Graphics Tablet Support Pen Tilt Two sizes for you to choose from —Medium 11 x 6 inch (278.9mm x 157.0mm) and Small 9 x 5 inch (230.76mmx 130.16mm) . The Newly designed battery-free stylus supports 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity, 60 degrees of tilt-response. 8 customizable Express Keys and the unique double roller wheel design. Super-slim 7mm tablet design with an aluminum casing USB Type-C port and a user-friendly symmetric design that fits perfectly for both right- and left-handed users. Not only compatible with Windows® 7/8/10, Mac OS X®(10.10 and above), but also works on Android (6.0 and above) 40% Off XP-Pen Deco 03 Wireless Graphic Tablet XP-Pen Deco 03 Drawing Tablet Designed with office work in mind, this large size 10" x 5.62" tablet is wireless and sleek design ,6 hotkeys , best choice for graphic designers. The Deco 03 Digital Art tablet connects to your PC or Mac where it works on Illustrator, Maya and other graphic design software (you'll need Windows 7 to 10 or Mac 10.10 or above). It has a ten-meter wireless connection distance and a 2500mAh battery that lasts up to 40 hours. The device has six customizable buttons , one Red Roller wheel and 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity. 30% Off XP-Pen Deco 01 Best Budget Drawing Tablet Well, if you’re just starting with digital painting and looking for a drawing tablet to hone your drawing skills, then the XP-Pen Deco 01 is probably the best in the segment in terms of features and pressure sensitivity. Yes, the XP-Pen Deco 01 can detect pressure sensitivity up to 8192 levels which is indeed a very good feature for users to draw varying width of lines and enhance their creativity. Moreover, the active area of 10 x 6.25 inch offer enough space to draw on which lights up at night so that you can draw conveniently even in dark conditions. The Deco 01’s thickness is only 8 mm which also doesn’t weigh much making it easy for you to throw it in your backpack. The XP-Pen Deco 01 is designed with both right and left-hand users in mind, there are basically 8 express keys on the left which help you maximize your workflow and delivering the most ergonomic and convenient platform to draw on in its segment. The pen that comes with the package is battery-free so you don’t need to charge it as there is no way of running out of battery. However, the tablet needs to be connected to your PC or laptop via USB Type-C cable. Moreover, the quick toggle button onboard lets you switch between pen and eraser instantly. 40% Off XP-Pen Deco 02 Graphics Tablet with Large Draw area The XP-Pen Deco 02 Graphic Tablet size is great of 10 x 5.63 inches , Tablet is very comfortable to hold, thin and lightweight Design that feels great in your hands and lap. The P06 Pen also delivers the most accurate performance, with 8K Pressure Levels high accuracy for lag-free tracking . Six express keys can be programmed to your liking, while a touch ring controls canvas rotation and other features. It's compatible with Windows 7 or later (64bit) and Mac OS 10.10 or later. 30% Off xp-pen star G640 Tablet for digital Signature , play osu! Before you plunk down hundreds of dollars on a professional tablet, get a feel for drawing with this £30 kit. The tablet itself has an active area of 6 by 4 inches and a resolution of 5,080 lines per inch, while the pen offers 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity, giving you precise control over brush effects and line width. It’s compatible with all major graphics applications (think Corel Painter, CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Fireworks and beyond) as well as most operating systems, including Windows 10 / 8 / 7, and Mac OS 10.10+. it’s a fantastic value, complete with 10 pen nibs , USB cable, anti-fouling glove and cleaning kit. 30% Off XP-Pen Star 06 Wireless Drawing Tablet XP-Pen Star 06 is a powerful graphics tablet which is not so high on a budget. It sports 10x 6 inches drawing area and a separated panel for gestures and 6 customizable shortcut keys for your artwork. The pressure sensitivity of 8192 levels enables you to draw a variety of lines depending on the amount pressure you apply. More the pressure sensitivity will be, better the accuracy you will get. The XP-Pen Star 06 drawing tablet is compatible with Windows 7 and above in Windows OS and also comes with Mac OS compatibility, making it easy to use and work with. In terms of connectivity, it comes with 2.4GHz wireless network support, which not only makes it seamless in drawing, painting, and sketching but also makes it easy to pair with other devices through a network. As far as the battery backup on this drawing tablet is concerned about, it comes with a 2500mAh battery, which provide over 40 hours of continuous usage to draw with. 30% Off XP-Pen Star 03 affordable drawing tablet The XP-Pen Star 03 is a great entry-level drawing tablet which is very spacious and makes it very easy for both single and double hand usage. However, the build of this tablet is the greatest when compared with its rivals. The XP-Pen Star 03 Graphic tablet itself is very simple and easy to use. It provides you with all the essentials one would expect from a drawing tablet and provides you with an easy way to start getting more artistic and creative with your digital inputs. The XP-Pen Star 03 graphics tablet is battery-free and works only when you connect it to a computer or a laptop. It is pressure sensitive and comes with 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity to make it easy variating thicker and thinner drawing. It offers an active work area of 10″ x 6″ and can be used by both right and left-handed users. Star 03 Tablet offering a good set of specifications at an affordable price of £44.99 . 30% Off XP-pen Deco 01 V2 Android Graphic Tablet Support tilt function XP-Pen Deco 01 V2 offers a 10 x 6.25-inch drawing surface that sports a 5,080 LPI drawing resolution at a report rate of 266 RPS. There are 8,192 levels of pen pressure and tilt recognition , press down to draw thicker lines or tilt to shade. There are 8 hotkeys that at the left of the drawing surface that will let you do as much work as possible on the surface itself without the need to move to other accessories. It connects to the computer via USB and is compatible with basically any modern OS, and could even be modded to work on Linux. It's compatible with Android OS 6.0 version or above , Windows 7 or later (64bit) and Mac OS 10.10 or later. 30% Off XP-Pen Star G640S V2 Android Drawing Tablet It is ideal for Digital Drawing, Painting, Sketching, Illustrations, OSU! Gameplay, etc. Star G640S graphic tablet features 6 x 3.75 inches of active area that fully-utilises our 8192 levels of pen pressure sensitivity. Experience even finer-tuned precision and razor-sharp accuracy. Features 6 round customizable express keys, housed right at your fingertips for quick access to customise and optimise your workflow. At only 9mm thick, the Star G640S drawing Pad tablet is super slim and portable, perfect for on-the-go use. Best-in-class 8192 level pen pressure sensitivity allows you to create variations in line width and opacity like never before, giving you a real pen-on-paper feel. An improved Report rate of 266 RPS makes lines flow smoother and work faster. The advanced battery-free stylus does not require charging ever, allowing for constant uninterrupted usage. Also, no batteries mean no clumsy wires and a cleaner and greener environment. The rubberised grip on the stylus is ergonomically designed and makes for a good creative experience. One-click toggle function on the stylus between pen/eraser improves your efficiency and speed of usage. Easy to install and use with both MacOS (Version 10.8.x and above) and Windows (10 / 8 / 7) , compatible with Android 6.0 version and above . Works seamlessly with all commonly used design softwares like Corel Painter, CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Flash, etc. Also widely used for Digital handwriting, Annotations, Pen Commander, Auto Pen Signer etc., helping you save time in a stylish way. Graphics Art Drawing Tablets XP-Pen Father’s Day festival Gift Amazon UK Discount deals Coupons 20196/14/2019 Before you know, it'll be time to thank your dad for all that he's done for you. Between jump starting your car in the middle of the night and assembling all of the furniture for your new apartment and styling your hair when your mom's not around, dads do a lot for us and it's time to repay the favor.
It's never too early to start thinking about what to get your dad for Father's Day — which is Sunday, June 16 this year. And while you're at it, don't forget to take advantage of Father's Day deals so you can treat him to lunch without breaking your bank! We’ve gotten so many gifts from our dad since our birth. But our father might not get much from us. Father’s Day is a good chance to present our love and appreciation to him. Some quotes are great too. ‘A father’s a treasure, a brother’s a comfort, a friend is both.’—Benjamin Franklin. Remember to say ‘Happy Father’s Day, Dad!’ to him in a loud, happy voice in the morning. Few days are for us to prepare our gifts. If you ever delved into the world of digital artists, you will know the word ‘hardworking’ is never enough to describe their effort. Not only do they have to keep improving their skills in order to triumph, the cost of the tools they need could always put them into the state of starvation (and I’m only half-joking). Art burns money. So if you have plans to help out your digital artist father, drawing tablets is the golden ticket to mastering the art of digital painting / drawing . Here have for you the xp-pen drawing tablets of Amazon united kingdom gift guide. Enroll in XP-Pen Amazon UK Father’s Day discount plan and get an up-to-15% OFF ( Discount Codes: fathersday4 ) the original prices discount to help offset the costs of unexpected expenses during the school year. We offer student discounts on Pen Tablets, Tablet Monitors (all products of xp-pen Amazon UK). With these discounts, you’ll be able to save a good chunk of budget! Customers who buy qualifying products from 2019 June 14th to the 18st will get correspondence discounts for their orders via the xp-pen Amazon UK ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/xp-pen ) , Please note that this Father's Day Discount Plan is designed specifically to XP-Pen Amazon UK . All of the products are FREE Delivery in the UK , you will get it in 2~3 days . XP-Pen graphics tablets is compatible with Windows, and macOS system. To enhance its portability greatly, All of pen tanlets and portable pen display Artist 12 / 15.6 / 15.6 pro comes in a passive pen. You don’t need to charge the pen or replace a battery for it. Not only that, the pen is equipped with 8192-level pen pressure. The mainly models below are carefully selected by XP-Pen to attend the activity this year. Pen Tablets: Star G640 , Star 03 , Deco 01 , Deco 02 , Deco 03 , Tablet Monitors: Artist 12 , Artist 15.6 , Artist 15.6 Pro, Artist 16 Pro, Artist 22 Pro, Artist 22E Pro, Star G640 Sketch OSU Graphic Design Tablet Designed for OSU! gameplay, drawing, painting, sketching, E-signatures etc.. No need to install drivers for OSU! Designed for both right and left hand users XP-Pen advanced Battery-free stylus does not require charging, allowing for constant uninterrupted Draw and Play Active Area: 6 x 4 inches Fully utilizing our 8192 levels of pen pressure sensitivity_Providing you with groundbreaking control and fluidity to expand your creative output The Report Rate of the G640 has increased to 266 RPS, making lines flow quicker and smoother, enhancing overall performance G640 Drawing tablet Support Windows 10/8/7(32/64bit), Mac OS X version 10.10 or later. compatible with many creative software programs like Adobe Photoshop, Corel Painter, CorelDraw, SAI, Infinite Stratos, 3D MAX, Autodesk MAYA, Pixologic ZBrush and more Star 03 best budget affordable digital drawing tablet Battery-free Stylus Grip Pen,not require charging. 8192-level pen pressure sensitivity. 8 customizable shortcuts,10x6 inch working area. Support Windows 10/8/7(32/64bit), Mac OS X version 10.10 or later Compatible with most graphic applications:Photoshop,Painter,SAI,ZBrush,etc. Also widely used in handwriting,annotation of Microsoft Word,Pen Commander,Auto Pen Signer etc. Deco 01 10x6.25 Inch Digital graphics drawing tablet 10 x 6.25 inch working area, lights up on the ends of the drawing area, so you can create, even in the dark. 8mm slim design. 8192 levels of pen pressure, Battery-free stylus needn't charging! 266 RPS Report Rate have no delay. Pen shortcuts could switch between Pen and Eraser instantly, do more drawing work 8 fully customized blind spot design express keys. Driver allows the shortcut keys to be attuned to many different drawing software. Type-C input design, easy to plug in and out. Designed for both right and left hand artist. Support Windows 10/8/7(32/64bit), Mac OS X version 10.10 or later, Compatible with most drawing tablet software like Photoshop, Manga Studio, Illustrator, CorelPainter, SketchBook Pro, Clip Studio, SAI, openCanvas,Fire Alpaca,Zbrush, GIMP, Krita and more. Deco 02 10 x 5.63-inch Graphic digitizer drawing pad tablet User friendly: XP-PEN Deco 02 is designed for both right and left hand users. Six round, customizable shortcut keys that fit easily to your finger tip for creating a highly ergonomic and convenient work platform Improve work efficiency: The drawing tablet XP-PEN Deco 02 streamlines your workflow by its sleek newly designed silver roller with hollow mirror Easily control: 10 x 5.63 inch working area. Perfect digital drawing pad for beginners :Easily control, yet large enough to focus on details. 9mm thick: easy portability Stylus: A unique hexagonal design, partial transparent pen tip, and an eraser at the end. The new advanced P06 passive pen was made for a traditional pencil-like feel! With its non-slip & tack-free flexible glue grip, you will not brush it with the edge of your thumb and accidentally switch to the erase tool halfway through a drawing and have to undo. 8192 levels of pen pressure sensitivity, accelerate your every stroke for fast and fluid performance Compatibility: The drawing tablet XP-Pen Deco 02 supports Windows 10/8/7(32/64bit), Mac OS X version 10.10 or later. Also compatible with many major designer software such as Photoshop, SAI, Painter, Illustrator, Clip Studio, and more. One year warranty for XP-Pen product. Deco 03 10 x 5.62-inch Wireless 2.4G Graphic Art Drawing Tablet 8192 levels of pen pressure: latest P05 stylus. its report rate has increased to 266 RPS, makes lines flow smoother and perform more efficiently. Latest Multi-function Pen Holder: keep pens, pen nibs and USB receiver safer Large Active Area: 10 x 5.62 inch working area. Standard thickness of all high level graphic tablets------- 8mm thick Wired and wireless capability: Simply plug the included ISM 2.4G USB receiver into your computer to draw wirelessly, or connect the XP-Pen Deco 03 to your computer with the included USB cable for standard wired use. XP-Pen Deco 03 Features TYPE-C USB input design, easy to plug in and out Designed for both right and left hand users: With A Multi-function Red Dial, you work would be more efficiently. Utilize the multi-function dial by rotating its front and side. Easy to control with no friction. 6 fully customizable shortcut keys,blind spot reduction design XP-Pen Deco 03 Supports Windows 10/8/7(32/64bit), Mac OS X version 10.10 or later. Compatible with many drawing software programs like Photoshop, Manga Studio, CorelPainter, SketchBook Pro, Illustrator, Clip Studio, Fire Alpaca,Zbrush, openCanvas and more. Artist 12 Beginner 11.6" Pen Display Art Tablet for Drawing XP-Pen Artist 12 features 6 handy shortcut keys with a slim touch pad. Each shortcut key can be customized as needed to fit you preferred tool while your touch pad can be programmed to zoom in and out on your canvas, scroll up and down, and more. These customization options allow you to optimize your workflow , to create your ideas faster and more efficiently. 1920x1080 HD display resolution paired with 72% NTSC Color Gamut, presenting vivid images, vibrant colors and extreme detail The anti-reflective coating greatly reduces glare to protect your eyes. Your screen will continue to look clear and beautiful, even if it's bright out! XP-Pen Artist 12 support Windows 10/8/7 (32/64bit), MAC OS 10.8 and higher. Compatible with popular digital art software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, SAI, CDR and more. XP-Pen advanced P06 passive pen is made for a traditional pencil like feel! Featuring a unique hexagonal design, non-slip & tack-free flexible glue grip, partial transparent pen tip, and an eraser at the end! Delivering technical sense, high efficiency, with a fashionable and comfortable grip! Upgraded 8192-levels of pressure sensitivity provide you precise control and accuracy at your fingertips to enhance creative performance. XP-Pen Multi-function Pen Holder. Keep your pen and pen nibs safe! Enjoy creating directly on XP-Pen Artist 12's HD IPS display. It's ideal for drawing, photograph retouching, sketching, digital art, animation, fashion, architecture design and more! Easy setup! One year warranty for XP-PEN product. Artist 15.6 Best Seller Pen Monitor Drawing Display Tablet 15.6" Diagonal, 1920x1080 IPS 16:9 Display with 178° degree of visual angle, portable drawing display 11mm thin design, magnesium alloy back plane, 3 in 1 cable, and a new brightness adjustment button. Type-C input design, easy to plug in and out, faster signal transmission. Super portable pen display 8192 levels of pen pressure sensitivity, Battery-free stylus needn't charging! 266 RPS Report Rate have no delay. The one-click toggle allows you to switch between Pen and Eraser instantly 6 fully customized express keys create a highly ergonomic and convenient work platform, Artist 15.6 driver support 4k extended displays. Support Windows 10/8/7(32/64bit), Mac OS X version 10.10 or later, Compatible with major graphics tablet software like Photoshop, Manga Studio, CorelPainter, SketchBook Pro, Illustrator, Clip Studio, Fire Alpaca,Zbrush, GIMP, Krita, SAI, openCanvas and more. Contact us with your Order ID for free openCanvas7 drawing software Serial Key for Windows. Artist 15.6 Pro Drawing Tablet with fully laminated Screen support pen tilt Artist 15.6 Pro features 8 fully customizable shortcut keys and Red Dial which can improve work efficiency 8 shortcut keys put more customization options at your fingertips. The innovative Red Dial interface breaks through the traditional pen display design for optimal efficiency Artist 15.6 Pro provides better working environment. The 15.6 inch full-laminated IPS Display pairs a superb color accuracy of 88% NTSC(120% sRGB ) with 178 degrees of visual angle .Comes with a replaceable anti-glare optical film With Artist 15.6 Pro, you will enjoy a more naturally familiar drawing experience than ever before. The XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro supports 60 degrees of tilt function. P05R Battery-free Stylus : 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity. Suitable for both right and left hand users Artist 15.6 Pro is easy to set up! Even for drawing beginners, Artist 15.6 Pro come with the AC 41 easy-to-use stand is built to prevent shaking or sliding and relieve eye fatigue and hand stiffness. Pull the support plate back, making it be adjusted to 90 degrees.Simply connect the Artist 15.6 Pro to your computer, you can sketch, paint, and design directly on the XP-Pen Artist 15.6 Pro's digital medium monitor surface! Artist 15.6 Pro can work with and major graphics software such as Photoshop, Painter, Illustrator, Clip Studio, Manga Studio, ketchBook Pro, Fire Alpaca,Zbrush, GIMP, Krita, SAI, openCanvas and many more Compatible with Windows 10/8/7(32/64bit), Mac OS X version 10.10 or later. Artist 16 Pro Professional Digital Art Drawing Tablet Monitor with 92% Adobe RGB colour space Sketch, paint, and design directly on your monitor's surface! The sleek tablet monitor breaks down creative barriers by letting you work and draw naturally with all the advantages of a digital medium. The Artist 16 Pro driver can support 4k displays. Now you can enjoy every sharp detail. 15.6" display features 1080p resolution and an extra-wide 178°viewing angle. Compared with other graphic display, its Color Gamut reach up to 92% P02S stylus technology provides 8192 levels of instant pen pressure sensitivity_Providing you with groundbreaking control and fluidity to expand your creative output. The Report Rate of the Artist 16 Pro has increased to 266 RPS, to make lines flow smoother and perform better, working faster and efficiently Features 8 customizable Shortcut keys. And Latest Multi-function Pen Holder. The driver allows the short keys to be attuned to many different software Sturdy, adjustable, ergonomically designed stand prevents shaking and sliding, providing a comfortable drawing experience. It can be took down and exchanged to 75x75 mm VESA mount. Artist 22 Pro 21.5inch IPS Drawing Tablet Pen Display Monitor without hotkeys ---Functions such as drawing, sketching, painting, design, and editing can now be performed directly on the surface of your monitor. 21.5 inch display features 1080p resolution with 77%-82% Color Gamut and an extra-wide 178° viewing angle. ---The Artist 22 Pro driver can support 4k displays. 8192 levels pressure sensitivity stylus. Report Rate: 266 RPS. Make lines flow smoother and perform better, work faster and efficiently. ---The stand of XP-PEN Artist 22 pro can prevent shaking and sliding, which provide you a comfortable drawing environment . The stand can also be attached to a 75x75 mm vesa mount. ---Supports Windows 7/8/10 and Mac Os x 10.8.x or later. Compatible with popular digital art software such as Adobe Photoshop, Corel Painter, Comic Studio, SAI, Zbrush, Medibang Paint, Toonboom Harmony etc. ---One-Year warranty. Lifetime tech support. Artist 22E Pro 21.5-Inch Graphics Display Tablet Monitor with 16 hotkeys Artist22E pro IMPROVE UPON the Artist 22HD's DESIGN, with the addition of two sets of express keys-8 on the display's left side, and 8 on its right. This layout is optimized to comfortably suit both right and left-handed use 1080P FHD IPS DISPLAY improved color accuracy and an extra-wide 178° viewing angle. 4 and 9-point calibration paired with 8192 pressure levels provides unprecedented accuracy and precision in your work ADJUSTABLE STAND: sturdy, ergonomically designed stand is slide-proof and will stay put through hours of use. COMPATIBLE WITH Windows 10/8/7(32/64bit), Mac OS X version 10.10 or later. EASY SETUP. SUPPORT DRAWING SOFTWARE: Adobe Photoshop, Corel painter, Autodesk MAYA, Manga Studio, AutoCAD, Paint tool SAI, Sketchbook, ZBrush and more.Contact us with your Order ID for free openCanvas7 drawing software Serial Key for Windows. DRAWING DIFFERENT on the Artist22Epro's smooth, tempered glass surface and experience a new standard of intuitiveness and efficiency. Our drawing displays are versatile and suitable for artists of any skill level or specialty. If you have any question, please contact them . drawing tablet driver can download from xp-pen official site : https://www.xp-pen.com , deals code : fathersday4 The XP-Pen Artist 22 Pro 21.5" Graphic Drawing Tablet Monitor is the largest sub below $600.00 pen display monitor I could find that met all my other criteria. When it comes to drawing surfaces I believe the bigger the better, hence my choice. I know there are bigger displays but my budget didn't stretch that far.
I also know WACOM pen display tablets are generally better quality products but I didn't want to settle for the 13.3" screen of the Cintiq 13HD, the only one of their tablets in my price range. It should be noted that this is my first Pen Display monitor. Prior to this I was using a WACOM Intuos 4 Drawing Tablet (which is no longer available but is similar to the Intuos Pro Tablets). This was a factor in my choice not to stick with a smaller WACOM display tablet. I figure, what I don't know I won't miss. Even if a WACOM 13HD is better for drawing - I'm not going to know. That said, I can still compare the XP-Pen Artist 22 Pro to my WACOM Intuos. If you want the actual specs of the XP-Pen Artist 22 Pro visit their website. This review is mainly focused on my personal experience of using the monitor since I have nothing but my WACOM Intuos to compare it with. Initial Impressions The PXP-Pen Artist 22 Pro came packaged with the tablet display itself, battery-free pen, power adapter, power cord, HDMI, USB and VGA cables, DisplayPort to HDMI adapter, 1 tablet documentation. Artist 22 Pro has also included a few free gifts: A screen protector, an artist glove, lens cloth, cleaning brush and anti-static glove. XP-Pen Artist 22 Pro Specifications Buy online from offical Store : https://www.storexppen.com/buy/60.html Type: Pressure-sensitive Size: 23.3 x 16.8 inch Active Area: 18.8 x 10.6 inch Connection: HDMI, USB, VGA Express Keys: No Multi-Touch: No Tilt: No Spare Nibs: 8 Pressure Levels: 8192 Wireless Support: No Resolution: 5080 lpi Pen Reading Speed: 266 rps Response Time: 14ms Minimum System Requirements: Windows 7/8/10 or OS X 10.10 and higher The Monitor/Display IPS panel : An IPS panel is the main technical specification you want to look out for ever you’re buying a tv, monitor or screen for any purpose. If a monitor has (IPS) In-plane switching you know you’re getting a really good monitor. You know this because an ISP panels have the best colors and the best viewing angles in comparison to other monitors. The tablet display has a large active area of 18.8 x 10.6 inches, so you'll never run out of room when drawing. The display also has clear, vibrant colors that match the monitor perfectly. Everything you can do with a Cintiq is possible with this tablet. You get 178° of rotation which lets you easily draw from any angle. And the pen can even tilt as far as 45° either way and still draw with surprising accuracy. You can get pretty damn flexible! One happy surprise about UC-Logic drivers is their excellent responsiveness, which I find comparable or better than other digitizers, including Wacom’s. The XP-Pen’s driver has a comfortable pressure curve and seem to maximize line variation. You can get very thin, interesting lines, similar to using a ballpoint pen. Unfortunately there are some problems with glare due to the display being made of glass. Just make XP-Pen Artist 22 Pro sure there is no harsh lighting around the display and you should be okay. There is a small amount of parallax, maybe 1/10” of an inch, with the cursor being a little under the pen. I do not mind this as I like to see where the cursor is. If it were larger, I would mind, but it’s pretty small. I drew around the edges and did not get jitter regardless of speed or direction. Once I turned the tablet display on I was greeted with a display of vibrant colors. Surprisingly, the colors perfectly matched the colors on my monitor and there was no need to adjust them to get the picture right. Some artists use this as a second or third monitor and it’s certainly large enough to fill that job. 21.5" hard screen ISP Panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 Exceptional accuracy everywhere on the screen 178° horizontal and verticle viewing angle 8192 levels of pressure Options for HDMI, VGA, or DVI Comes with extra goodies like an artist’s glove and screen protector XP-Pen Artist 22 Pro's Rechargeable stylus. The other main criteria I had for choosing the XP-Pen Artist 22 Pro is that it's one of the few Pen Display Monitor competitors to WACOM that comes with a 8192 levels of pressure stylus. Simply put, the harder you press on the stylus, the greater the pressure level identified and the thicker the line. The advantage of going with a greater number of pressure levels is that it enables you to make finer distinctions in the thickness of the lines, which is essential when working on high-resolution drawings. With 8192 levels of XP-Pen Artist 22 Pro pressure, this stylus gives you enough room to express yourself with a fairly good range of line weights. The stylus that came with the XP-Pen Artist 22 Pro had great accuracy, The rounded shape of the stylus meant that the two programmable buttons the stylus had could always be easily pressed when needed. I reprogrammed two of buttons on the P02S to function as middle-mouse-click and right-mouse-click which served as a satisfactory work around me. My hand is always on the keyboard anyway and the response is great with no perceivable lag. The stylus comes with extra nibs, a nib remover - all contained in the stylus desk stand. The stylus that came with the XP-Pen Artist 22 Pro had great accuracy, The rounded shape of the stylus meant that the two programmable buttons the stylus had could always be easily pressed when needed. For a long time I was under the impression that only Wacom had access to such hardware. I’m glad to admit I was wrong. This stylus has everything you’d expect from a Wacom pen and the monitor tablet comes at a fraction of the cost. The P02S stylus does not have an Eraser . you may need charging just like your phone or laptop. And if they die you will have to find a power source to charge before you can draw again. The company says the pen battery lasts a minimum of 800 hours. Flexible, ergonomically designed stand The included stand that comes with the Artist 22 Pro is fine if you're going to leave the monitor in one spot but it's not practical to use a pen display as a monitor only in the drawing position. The back legs are very handy and they feel firm in any position. You can get a reliable tilt without worrying about breaking anything or having the legs give way to your weight. Despite looking easy to adjust, it's not, due to the sheer size and weight of the monitor. Plus, once you have all three cables attached to the back of the monitor, moving it around becomes tricky. Device Setup / Connection With both a VGA and HDMI cable you should have no problem connecting this to any computer. Most video cards support both inputs and most laptops like MacBook pros have at least one HDMI port. Installing the Monitor into my system was fairly painless, though it could have used better instructions. Not having used anything like this before I had no idea that the supplied USB cable is what sends all the pen's interactions back to the computer. I was thinking the USB port on the monitor was perhaps a USB through port or something like other devices I have. If you don't connect the USB cable from the monitor to your computer the device is literally just a straight monitor that you can connect to your system either via HDMI, VGA or DVI port. The various monitor port options were great since I already have two monitors connected to my system. Unfortunately my graphics card, which can have three monitors connected, can only run two of them at any one time. Not too big an issue. It just means, when I plan to use the Pen Display I have to go into my Graphic Card control panel and switch one monitor over. I could just remove one monitor entirely from my system but I like them too much - and both have better color and are brighter than the XP-Pen, even if that is set to full brightness. Make sure you plug in the power cord first just to be sure it powers on. Now when connecting the USB cable to the computer it’ll already have a power source and should work right away. Software Installation Through the course of researching Pen Displays I read that people sometimes encountered issues with WACOM drivers conflicting with other Pen Display drivers. In light of that, I made sure my Intuos drivers were completely removed from my system before installing the XP-Pen drivers from the CD. I've also read some people have had no issues with both WACOM drivers and other Pen Display drivers installed so, whether uninstalling the drivers was necessary or not, I don't know. The fact is the XP-Pen Drivers installed with no problems and everything worked fine (once I worked out I needed the USB cable connected too). This tablet should run on every major version of Windows or Mac. You can get this working on computers ranging from Win7 to Win10. Mac users have support from OS X 10.6 and newer. you can download the drivers right from xp-pen's offical website https://www.xp-pen.com because you’ll get the latest version. There are separate links for the Windows and Mac drivers and they both come in a .zip file. Unzip the drivers and find whichever drivers you need(32-bit or 64-bit if applicable). Using the XP-Pen Artist 22 Pro In general, it's been great so far. I feel the color and brightness of the Artist 22 Pro isn't quite as vibrant as the promotional images would have you believe but it's completely fine. It's possible you don't want a monitor, that you're sitting so close to, to be too bright just for eye safety reasons anyway. I use it mostly with Clip Studio Paint (formerly Manga Studio) for sketching ideas, illustration and character design work. I've also used it with Springboard for Storyboarding. In comparison to my WACOM Intuos I would say it's just as responsive. Both have more than 8000 levels of pressure sensitivity but this isn't something I've exploited a lot. Much of my work is sketching and then converting my art to vectors where pressure sensitivity is not necessarily vital. I was never a heavy user of my Intuos tablet because, although I had no issue with the disconnect between the pad and the screen, I never liked the indirectness of it. Drawing directly on screen wins hands down for me. Other than the shape of the stylus shaft there's not a lot of difference between the drawing experience (apart from the drawing pad vs drawing directly on screen). What I do miss from my Intuos is the programmable side buttons and control ring, which enable you to draw with one hand and control things like zooming and rotating the canvas with the other.The pen display has no programmable buttons and this was actually a plus for me. I appreciate the minimalist look that the screen has without buttons. I never used those tablet buttons anyway because I hated moving my hand from my keyboard to awkwardly push in one of those gummy little buttons. The XP-Pen Artist 22 Pro is all screen with no programmable buttons. If you want this function , you may can buy a XP-Pen Artist 22E Pro Pen Tablet Monitor , it have 16 hotkeys . Whilst you can use your spare hand with your keyboard it's harder to locate an entire keyboard to a comfortable position alongside the monitor whilst drawing. Installing this was a simple case of plugging it in to a USB port and then mapping the keyboard short cuts I use all the time to it. Now I can easily draw with one hand and access all my keyboard shortcuts with the other. Customer Service: XP-Pen is doing their best to put their best foot forward in customer service. That means a lot, especially if you're going out on a limb with a new product. I am way less apprehensive trying out a new product if I am confident I can speak to someone if I am unhappy. XP-Pen is quick to respond to emails and they have a facebook page that responds quickly to inquiries and posts frequent contests and community artwork. They even post welcomes to new community members. Delivery: I tracked it from HK to Toronto in 3 days! Three days!! That seems nutty to me. Plus free shipping, my dudes. Cons: The only real downside is that this model does not have touch sensitivity. Nor tilt on stylus. But I'd ask how often do you use tilt? Conclusion As my very first pen display monitor I'm extremely happy with my purchase. I have no doubt an equivalent WACOM Pen Display Monitor would probably blow the XP-Pen Artist 22 Pro out of the water but at least four to five times the price it should. As a light user of this kind of display, where the majority of my work is sketching out ideas rather than creating finished art, the XP-Pen Artist 22 Pro Pen Display Monitor is more than capable. If you've never had a Pen Display tablet this is definitely a good first encounter. The luxury of a big screen at a fraction of the price of other options is a great selling point. I haven't had any issues with the responsiveness of the stylus or the fact that it is rounded in shape. I enjoy using it and am very happy . Overall I'd recommend the XP-Pen Artist 22 Pro to anyone looking to buy their first Pen Display Monitor or wanting to upgrade to a larger monitor but still on a limited budget. Do you like to draw using digital technology? There are many different digital tablets that are used for drawing. The XP-Pen tablet can plug into your computer so you can draw with it using a program on your computer. But, you can draw just with the XP-Pen without a computer if you wanted to. With so many different drawing tablets out, there are many options.
Aside from my computer and Photoshop, a graphic tablet is probably the sole piece of equipment that gets used for every single image I shoot. It plays an indispensable role in processing – specifically, for precision dodging and burning, and masking and retouching on more involved images. I've been a big fan of the XP-Pen Star series since 2015; every one of years or so, I have to buy a new one because I wear through the surface – that should give you an idea of just how important they are in my photography. I also use them for design work and illustration, too. My Star03 has been with me since 2015 . I did a lot of research into tablets and displays alike, trying to determine which would best suit my needs. The use of Photoshop was my primary concern. Portability and OS compatibility were further down my list, since I didn't foresee carrying a tablet around with me all the time, and I have both a Apple and Windows based computers. I looked into the Surface Pro, iPad, and XP-Pen and ultimately went with a Artist 13.3. I won't go into pros and cons of other options here, but having used the Artist for a few months now, there are definitely things I like and dislike about it. The XP-Pen Artist 13.3 V2 is a new 13.3-inch interactive pen display. Aimed at creative professionals working in areas such as design, art and image editing, the Artist 13 HD combines a 13.3” HD screen, slim and compact design, simple setup, an adjustable stand and an improved pen for creating directly on the screen. The new XP-Pen Artist 13.3 V2 will be available for £299.99 in Amazon UK : https://www.amazon.co.uk/XP-Pen-Artist13-3-Interactive-1920x1080-Battery-free/dp/B075D7NWHV . Boasting high quality HD resolution with advanced control and comfort, the new Artist provides an immersive experience consistent with XP-Pen's family of interactive pen displays .Aimed at creative professionals working in areas such as design, art and image editing, it combines a 13.3” HD screen, slim and compact design, simple setup, an adjustable stand and an improved pen for creating directly on the screen. Easily integrated into any environment, the Artist 13.3 is the ideal tool to support creativity and enhance productivity, offering a natural and immersive experience. Artist13.3 V2 Technical Specifications Screen resolution:- Full HD 1920 X 1080. Maximum colors for the screen:- 16.7 million. Screen Aspect Ratio:- 16:9. Contrast Ratio:- 800:1. Resolution: 5080 LPI Color Gamut:-75% Adobe RGB. Screen viewing angle (according to XP-Pen's website):- 178°, ±89 Horizontally, ±89° Vertically. Comes with pro, and an additional 8 nibs inside the case. Active drawing area- 293.76×165.24 mm. Product Dimension:- 389.0×250.7×14 mm. Supports precision mode, which allows you to temporarily map the whole screen to a small portion of the canvas with a press of a button, which allows you to add details more easily. Allows you to enjoy the natural creative experience of working directly on screen. Has a passive pen doesn't require charging. Pressure (8192 levels) XP-Pen P03S Pen performs like traditional brushes, pencils and markers. Easy shortcut access with our six time-saving, customizable Express Keys . Simple set-up to PC or Mac with 3-in-1 cable. Bear in mind that you will need an adapter for Mac. Comfortable, compact, lightweight design. Windows compatibility:- Compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8 & Windows 10. Mac compatibility:- Compatible with Mac OS / Mac OS X 10.8 and above. Artist 13.3 V2 Official Site: https://www.xp-pen.com/product/59.html Superior IPS glass screen in HD quality Perfect for professionals such as artists, graphic designers and photographers, the Artist 13.3's best-in-class screen displays 16.7m colours to ensure life-like colour quality. In addition, the wide-format HD LED display offers a wide viewing angle of 178° and a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels that is particularly beneficial for handling intricate graphics.Some artists prefer higher resolution to draw with, but that can make the icons smaller in some programs. With the same level of pressure sensitivity 8192 Levels and 6 ExpressKeys . artists, designers, photographers and creators of all kinds can immerse themselves in the pen display's 1920x1080 pixel canvas to work intuitively, naturally and efficiently across 16.7 million colors. The screen is so responsive. And there is a little chance you will feel any lag while drawing with it. Kudos for XP-Pen for that. The screen is bright it looks sharp and good. Oddly though, I found drawing on the screen itself very odd – not just for the above reasons – but because my hand would often block the area I was working on. There's still some distance between pen tip and cursor – the pressure sensitive layer has to go somewhere – and this does hamper precision slightly. I admit it felt a bit more natural to use the tablet in the normal way, The good news is that the Artist13.3 can be used both directly as a display/tablet combo – i.e. as primary display, where your pen position corresponds directly to the screen – or in the same way as the non-display tablets, where the area maps to your primary display, but the screen itself remains active and can continue to be used as a secondary display for things that don't require pressure sensitivity – your email window, for instance. The full Artist13.3 Usage experience As with all XP-Pen interactive pen displays, the Artist 13.3 Graphics Drawing Monitor enables users to create directly on the screen for an immersive and seamless process that feels natural and saves time. The new and improved cordless and battery-free P03S Pen offers advanced pen performance, superior comfort, precision and control. With 8,192 levels of pressure and tilt sensitivity, it is perfect for precision work and is ergonomically designed. The Artist 13.3 comes with a convenient case to securely store the P03S Pen and everything else an artist needs at their fingertips including spare nibs. The more pressure sensitivity a tablet has, the more variation of pressure you could apply with the pen, which can allow to quickly draw thin or think lines, or transparent & opaque lines, depending on how much pressure you apply with the pen.Pressure sensitivity is what allows you to vary the width or opacity of your lines by applying more pressure on the tablet surface. Offers great accuracy and is very responsive, with no lag at all. It is more accurate than any regular graphics tablet you will ever get. The same can be said about all pen displays in general. The 6 Hot Express Keys The Artist 13.3 offers six fully customizable ExpressKeys , users can take complete command of their favorite software by hand and by pen simultaneously.Making use of these shortcuts can save valuable time by minimising keyboard dependency. Capable of connecting to both Mac and PC computers, users can make the most of all of their favorite software, including the Adobe Creative Suite, Manga Studio5/Clip Studio Paint, Autodesk's SketchBook Pro, Corel Painter, Pixologic's ZBrush and more. A Versatile 3 in 1 Cable Do you like tangled cords in your carrying case, or the narrow portability bottleneck of setting up cords? Me neither, that's why I like the Artist 3 in 1 cable. I've been struck by the urge to draw on a long commute many times, but given up due to the hassle required to even get started. Since wireless connection is unfortunately not yet a viable option for this kind of tablet, XP-Pen tackle this issue with a clever 3 in 1 cable that handles all video and power through one slot.The USB type-C is the only cable that's connected to the pen display. The whole setup is quite clean. There are 3 cables you have to attach to the XP-Pen Artist 13.3. USB, HDMI and Power cables. The Artist comes with a 3-in-1 cable than contains all the 3. Which makes it more convenient. But keep in mind that sometimes one of these 3 cables can gets wobbly. Which causes the screen to go all black for you. So you better be careful with that if you placed this Artist on your lap. The XP-Pen Artist 13.3 is compatible with both Windows & Mac. If you are a Mac user, you will need to get a Thunderbolt to HDMI cable to be able to use the Artist. Or whatever is compatible with your Mac. As some older Macs comes with a mini display port instead of Thunderbolt. In that case. Mini display port to HDMI adapter will be offered by free costs. Bear in mind that XP-Pen Artist13.3 doesn't come with a stand. I don't think that's a deal breaker for many artists, you can buy XP-Pen's stand, buy a 3rd party stand, or make your own. Produst warranty is defined as how long the drawing tablet lasts. This is important to the product because artists want a tablet that will last a long time. The XP-Pen Artist 13.3 has a limited warranty of 1 years . The Driver With the driver, you can change the pressure sensitivity, assign functions to the side and physical shortcut buttons, calibrate the screen to compensate for parallax offset and switch to left-handed mode if you want to. When you're using it for the first time, there's going to be parallax. The glass is close to the screen but there's still a distance. There's parallax so you'll definitely want to calibrate the screen. There isn't much difference between Windows and Mac drivers except that with the Windows driver, you can change the pressure curve but the Mac driver uses a pressure slider dial. If you use dual monitors, the driver also allows you to click a button to switch between monitors to use. Drawing performance My testing involved using the Artist as a second display and as a working tablet. It's a nice display but smaller than a usual desktop. Screen resolutions are limited to 1080p, 720p and 1600x1200. Default is 1080p which is nearly illegible for my eyes. I've set mine to 1600x1200 and it's ok, 720p makes a Photoshop an exercise in moving around so that doesn't work for me. I would prefer more resolution choices than are offered. That stand is also quite annoying if you don't get the screen positioned just right, tending to fall over a lot. The price of portability I guess. As a tablet the Artist 13.3 works very well. I found it gritty at first but more use smooths the nib out and it now rides smoothly. I got used to working on big displays so I have had to relearn zoom and move keystrokes in Photoshop to move around on images. The big deal for me is the ability to engage the pressure sensitivity as a brush function and this worked flawlessly. I was able to control filters and masks not just by drawing but also handle flow rate and such using just pen pressure. Just like you should be able to do. Conclusion If you are an illustrator or graphic artist of any sort, I think you're going to love the XP-Pen Artist 13.3 Drawing Pen Display tablet unconditionally – unless you need a much larger monitor. If you're a photographer and need a decent monitor and a tablet, and don't mind the relatively small area, then you'll love it, too. If you're a photographer on the go, you'll appreciate the added screen real estate and tablet-in-one; just make sure you don't forget any of the cables or doodads, or the thing will be useless. If you're used to a big screen…this is where I have trouble: you have to think very carefully about whether you can either live with working off a small screen for the draw-direct effect, or find a use for an extra display when you use the tablet area mapped to your primary. In case you don't want touch, or want to save few bucks and get the Artist series for cheaper, it may worth it to get this Artist 13.3 model. like the 8192 level of pressure sensitivity, the HD screen, the 3-to-1 cable. And the P03S Pen with 8 replacement nibs.XP-Pen Artist13.3 is one of the most affordable Cintiq alternatives out there, price-wise. It's really a good choice if you're cash-strapped, as long as you don't mind drawing on a smaller screen . Ps: Technology is just a tool, and we have to be updated with it, it is very easy to become obsolete in no time within this times, but…..without skills, knowledge and craft, they are just merely tools. |
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