Wacom’s new Intuos graphics tablet comes with something new, and something missing. The OG tablet-masters have launched the Intuos 4 with a brand new tip sensor in the pen, and at the same time Wacom has cut the cable, making the tablet completely wire-free, hooked up instead via Bluetooth.
The new tip sensor uses electro magnetic resonance (EMR) to do its business, and what that translates to for the artist is a smoother pressure curve, whichgices a more accurate rendering of how hard you press, and starts with almost zero pressure when you begin a stroke. Tablet users will be familiar with the difficulties of drawing very light strokes. In numbers, this doubles the resolution of previous pro-models, with 2048 pressure levels instead of 1024.
The $400, 8 x 5-inch tablet uses Bluetooth to connect, and charges over USB. As is usual with Wacom, you get a bunch of configurable hard-switches so you can stay away from the keyboard. Now these have little displays next to them to remind you just what function you set. There is also a “touch ring”, for scrolling or zooming. There is also a five button, wireless mouse that can be used atop the pad should you need it.
The Intuos 4 wireless will be available in “a few weeks”.
Intuos 4 [Wacom]
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