Wacom Cintiq 12WX

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.

At edges, onscreen cursor drifts from stylus tip. Why-bother software bundle includes outdated programs. Jerky scroll strip registers accidental touches.

The vast majority of the Cintiq 12WX surface feels just like drawing or painting in a sketchbook. The edge-tracking issue disappoints, but the tablet will otherwise delight pros on a small budget and enthusiasts with money to spend.

State-of-the-art drawing tools. Easy to use in your lap. More ExpressKeys than on other Wacom input devices.

Smallish display. Stand doesn't lock upright. Complicated setup. No cable management.

If you make your living creating graphics, you need a Cintiq drawing table. The question is: which one? The Cintiq 12WX's lower price, increased comfort factor, and added functionality may give the Editors' Choicewinning Cintiq 21UX a run for its money.

Smallest, most affordable Cintiq, Crisp, bright LCD

Takes up lots of desk space, Twice the price of a comparable Intuos tablet

Is the 12WX worth twice the price of a comparable-size Intuos tablet? Only if you value the built-in LCD

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80% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.