Testseek.com have collected 29 expert reviews of the Wacom Cintiq 12WX and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Wacom Cintiq 12WX.
February 2008
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The editors liked
Direct pen-on-screen control for comfort
Speed and ease of use
Wide variety of customizable controls
Bright and clear display
Compatible with a wide range of software applications
Smallest
Most affordable Cintiq
Crisp
Bright LCD
Drawing and retouching onscreen is as fluid as an analog tool. Slim
Manageable tablet shape. Battery-free
Cordless stylus registers pressure and angle. Sharp
Clear LCD panel.
State-of-the-art drawing tools. Easy to use in your lap. More ExpressKeys than on other Wacom input devices.
Smaller
More manageable size
Portable
Design and build
Ease of use
Portability
Indispensable portable tool for graphics professionals.
Fluid operation
Useful for many graphics and imaging tasks.
The editors didn't like
12.1-inch screen may be too small for some photographers who might want to opt for the larger 20WSX or 21UX
Can be time-consuming to customize
Too many cords and cables to be truly portableCorrection
Review initially said screen had 1600 x 1800 resolut...
Takes up lots of desk space
Twice the price of a comparable Intuos tablet
At edges
Onscreen cursor drifts from stylus tip. Whybother software bundle includes outdated programs. Jerky scroll strip registers accidental touches.
Smallish display. Stand doesnt lock upright. Complicated setup. No cable management.
Abstract: A splendid bit of design that will please the most commited enthusiast, and a godsend for artists on a budget. We were impressed when we saw the forerunner to the Cintiq 12WX – the Cintiq 21UX. A responsive, easy-to-use tablet with an integrated...
Fluid operation, Useful for many graphics and imaging tasks
Bulky breakout box, Hard to work near the edges of the screen, Relatively expensive
A great input device if you do a lot of brush-based graphics, the Cintiq 12WX nonetheless has some awkward design aspects and a bit of a high price. ...
Smallest, most affordable Cintiq; crisp, bright LCD
Takes up lots of desk space, twice the price of a comparable Intuos tablet The Final Word Is the 12WX worth twice the price of a comparable-size Intuos tablet? Only if you value the built-in LCD.
Is the 12WX worth twice the price of a comparable-size Intuos tablet? Only if you value the built-in LCD.
Published: 2008-04-01, Author: Bruce , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: Graphics tabletBut its a convenience that doesn’t come cheap; the 12WX has a small, 12-inch widescreen display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 – hardly the kind of display a graphic artist is going to want as their primary work area – but will set yo...
I really do like the 12WX, but my frustration with the alignment led to me try using the display as a traditional tablet to draw on my primary monitor. I was much happier working this way as I wasnt visually expecting the pen and the display to be ali...
Abstract: When Wacom first experimented with building a monitor into a pressure-sensitive graphics tablet, the result was an unwieldy, heavy box that fitted neither on the lap nor the desktop. Several versions later and the Cintiq has evolved into a thing of bea...
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Published: 2008-02-27, Author: Nick , review by: macworld.co.uk
Stylish, quality build, excellent subtle response, good screen definition with wide viewing angle, 16:10 format display, ergonomic weighted grip pen, relatively compact size, customisable controls, spare pen nibs
Reduced price still too high for some, relatively small screen size, no Bluetooth option for fuller portability, no dedicated carry case, some calibration issues, bundled software doesn’t reflect premium price Min specs: Requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or...
If you already own the mighty Cintiq 21 UX you’re unlikely to want to replace it with the smaller version despite its obvious charms. That said, this is a wonderful alternative for anyone restricted by budget and space. Likely to outlive the average...
