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Drawing glove included. Pen Tablet mode. Android compatible.
Product typegraphic displaygraphic display
Workspace294x165 mm256x144 mm
Size13.3 "12 "
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Control keys88
Scroll wheel
Tilt / height adjustments
Connection
Connection typewiredwired
Connector on device
USB C /x2/
USB C
Video transmission
USB C – HDMI
USB C – HDMI
Compatibility
Windows
MacOS
 
 
Android
Windows
MacOS
ChromeOS
Linux
 
Display
Resolution1920x1080 px1920x1080 px
Panel typeIPSIPS
Contrast1000:11000:1
Brightness220 cd/m²
Colour depth8 bit8 bit
Colour gamut (NTSC)69 %
Colour space (Rec. 709 / sRGB)120 %100 %
Colour gamut (Adobe RGB)72 %
Pen
Pen modelPW517PA2
Pen power sourceno battery (passive)no battery (passive)
Max. reading height10 mm10 mm
Pressure levels81928192
Pen angle60 °
Resolution5080 lpi5080 lpi
Response266 PPS200 PPS
Control keys21
General
In the box
 
pen holder
replacement pen nibs /8 pcs/
pen holder
Power sourceUSB portUSB port
Size367x217x12 mm352x225x13 mm
Tablet weight0.98 kg
Added to E-Catalogjanuary 2021march 2020

Workspace

The exact size of the active area of a tablet (or screen in a graphic display) in width and height. In general, it is more of a reference than a practically significant parameter: when choosing a traditional graphics tablet, there is often enough information about the format (see above), and for displays, primarily the diagonal (see above) and aspect ratio (see below) are of practical importance . However, the exact dimensions can also be useful in fact: for example, you can determine the aspect ratio from them (for classic tablets, this parameter is often not indicated).

Size

Diagonal of the working area — the screen itself — in a graphic display (see "Type").

In general, the larger the diagonal, the more convenient the device is to use: a large working area covers a large area for drawing and at the same time allows you to work effectively with small details. On the other hand, this parameter directly affects the price, and the dimensions cannot be discounted: in some cases, there may simply be no room for a large device.

By the standards of graphic displays, 13.3" or less is considered small, 15.6" is considered medium, and many models have larger screens. And it is customary to evaluate the size of traditional tablets by the format, and not by the diagonal.

Scroll wheel

A wheel for scrolling content on the screen, similar to that used in modern computer mice. A similar wheel is placed on the side or top of the graphics tablet case. It is used for quick navigation through graphical applications, documents or web pages. At the same time, the scroll wheel has expanded functionality - by pressing it you can perform certain commands or gestures such as zooming an image, scrolling horizontally, etc.

Tilt / height adjustments

The presence in the kit of a special stand that allows you to change the height of the installation and/or the angle of inclination of the installed tablet. Such a stand makes using the device more convenient: it can be raised above a tabletop that is too low, set at an angle that is most comfortable for the hand, etc.

Compatibility

Full-fledged and mobile operating systems with which the device can interact normally. Specific compatibility options may be:

-Windows. The vast majority of graphics tablets are designed to work together with desktop computers and laptops running Windows. At the same time, it is important to clarify the supported OS versions - in modern realities, these are Windows 10 and Windows 11.

MacOS. The ability of the device to work with Apple computer equipment that uses the proprietary desktop operating system macOS. First of all, these are iMac desktops and MacBook laptops. This technique has software and hardware features that significantly distinguish it from other types of PCs and laptops, so such compatibility for graphics tablets is specified separately.

- ChromeOS. ChromeOS is a software product from Google originally created for laptops. The key feature of Chromebooks is their close integration with web services, and in general they are positioned as the most inexpensive and accessible laptops.

- Linux. Initially, the Linux platform was designed mainly for professional programmers and IT enthusiasts. For the average user, such a system can be quite difficult to learn and use. However, a number of graphics tablet models are compatible with this OS.

- Android. Compatibility of the device with...portable gadgets running Android OS (primarily smartphones and tablets). This involves using mobile versions of applications to create and process graphics.

- iOS. The ability to work with mobile applications for creating and processing graphics, implemented when using Apple smartphones running the iOS operating system.

Brightness

The maximum brightness in cd/m² that the device screen produces.

High brightness displays remain highly readable under intense ambient light, such as when the workplace is exposed to sunlight. A dull image on a graphics tablet screen can be “blown out” by such lighting. Note that a large margin for this parameter affects the cost and power consumption of the display.

Colour gamut (NTSC)

The range of colors that can be displayed on a graphics tablet screen. The parameter is indicated as a percentage relative to the coverage of the NTSC color space. The larger the color gamut, the wider the capabilities of the screen and the better the quality of its color rendition, which is extremely important when working with graphic materials.

NTSC is one of the first color models, launched in 1953 for color television. And it is still used to describe and compare matrices. The NTSC model covers a larger range of colors than the standard sRGB used in computer technology, so even a relatively small number of percentages corresponds to a fairly wide coverage. For example, a value of 72% or more according to NTSC is considered a decent indicator for use in design and graphics.

Colour space (Rec. 709 / sRGB)

The range of colors that can be displayed on a graphics tablet screen. The parameter is indicated as a percentage relative to the coverage of the Rec.709 or sRGB color space. The larger the color gamut, the wider the capabilities of the screen and the better the quality of its color rendition, which is extremely important when working with graphic materials.

Rec.709 and sRGB are the most popular modern color models: they have the same range and differ only in the area of application. So, sRGB is used in computers, and Rec. 709 - in HD television. In terms of the range of colors, these spaces are identical and the percentage of coverage for them is the same. In the screens of graphics tablets, the color gamut for the specified models can reach and even exceed 100% - these are the values that are considered necessary for correct work with graphic materials.

Colour gamut (Adobe RGB)

The range of colors that can be displayed on a graphics tablet screen. The parameter is indicated as a percentage relative to the coverage of the Adobe RGB color space. The larger the color gamut, the wider the capabilities of the screen and the better the quality of its color rendition, which is extremely important when working with graphic materials.

Adobe RGB was originally developed for use in printing and printing. Accordingly, support for this model and its wide color gamut are important in cases where a graphics tablet is used in the design and layout of high-quality printed products. It is important to take into account that Adobe RGB is wider than the popular sRGB model, and its percentage figures are smaller: for example, 99% of sRGB coverage is usually about 87% of Adobe RGB.
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