A true extension of the hand, the graphics tablet is undoubtedly the favorite tool of amateurs and professionals of digital drawing. But among all the products available on the market, it’s not easy to know which model is right for you. Software compatibility, transportability and high quality rendering must be among the criteria to be favored.
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Graphic tablet and touch pad? There are many confusions, and yet! It is not at all the same use that is requested for each of the products.
What are the differences between a graphics tablet and a touchscreen tablet?
Touch pads are the most commonly used. Like real digital assistants, they allow you to browse the Internet, watch video content, check emails… It is not uncommon in a family for each member to have their own tablet, just like a computer. ultra-compact that is very easy to transport.
Graphics tablets, on the other hand, are particularly popular creative tools for graphic artists, designers and other professions for which visual design is central. To name just a few applications, they can be used for illustration (logo, comics, comics, webtoon), for photo editing, 3D modeling or even for animation projects. The many professional functions are real assets in the artistic but also industrial fields.
Another difference and not the least: while the Android or iOS tablet accompanies its users everywhere and in all circumstances, the graphic tablet must be connected to a computer or PC and be compatible with software and operating systems.
A versatile product
Even if graphics tablets are often mentioned in the professional context, they can be used at home by the whole family. By choosing a 10-inch model, for example, adults use it for teleworking or to make electronic signatures, while the youngest can adopt it for online learning or to try their hand at drawing.
Focus on the products of the “Artist 2nd Gen” series
This is a jewel of technology that has been designed for students and beginners in the branches of digital art but also professionals looking for a high-performance accessory suitable for frequent travel. Series Artist 2nd Gen of XP Pen stands out with its wide range of colors which promises a natural colorimetric result, at the height of artistic inspirations. Its portability and its format make it a digital accessory to take everywhere (since it fits easily in a backpack).
- Connecting with the full USB-C cable makes it easy to connect to your various devices.
- The screen is fully laminated (which reduces glare), parallax-free (to benefit from high precision) and Paperlike (which protects the screen while further reducing reflectance).
- The X3 smart pen whose powerful technology guarantees a result as detailed and authentic as the usual drawing instruments. This heightened sensitivity ensures a clear and precise line.
- Several shortcut keys offer you the possibility to set up your tool according to your preferences in order to facilitate the work and save time on a daily basis.
- And good news for those who want to express their personality: several colors are available for this product!
Compatible with the most common operating systems (Windows, iOS, Linux and Android), it works perfectly with recognized professional software such as those of the Adobe Suite, GIMP, Krita and MediBang!
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