Wacom Cintiq Companion 2 Review
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
- Lisa Gade reviews the Wacom Cintiq Companion 2, a Windows 8.1 Pro tablet aimed at professional artists. The 3.75 lb. Cintiq 2 is both a tablet PC and a drawing tablet and it uses Wacom’s traditional EMR pen with 2,048 levels of pressure sensitivity and tilt sensing.
** Read our written review here: www.mobiletechr...
The 13.3” tablet has a QHD IPS 2560 x 1440 display that supports both the included Wacom Pro Pen and touch. It’s available with Intel 5th gen Broadwell dual core 28 watt CPUs with Intel Iris 6100 graphics. You can get it with Core i3, i5 and i7 CPUs, 4 to 16 gigs of RAM and 64 to 512 gig SSDs. It’s not cheap: prices run from $1,400 to $2,500. Is it better than Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and the iPad Pro? Watch our review to find out! This is a computer system or holistic review rather than an artist's demo review-- there are already several artist reviews available on UA-cam.
I really need to throw my opinions into the mix here. First off, I am a professional storyboard/ concept artist for advertising, music videos and motion pictures. I have been working in this field for over 30 years. I have been using the Cintiq Companion 2 for about six months. I have to say that when everyone compares the Companion to products like the iPad Pro, or the Surface Pro; it is like comparing a sports car to something like a Ford F150. The iPads are very nimble and great for using on the go, and they're fast and speedy, but when it comes down to real work and heavy lifting, the Companion is a superior device. The Companion is portable, and yet not as conveniently portable as either the iPad or the Surface tablets. However, the intention of the Companion is that it is a mobile work station. People like me maybe work 50% of the time in our own studios and the other 50% traveling to production companies, advertising agencies, and sometimes on set. The ONE thing Lisa neglected to mention in her review (which I thought was excellent, but wasn't from the point of view of how this tablet was meant to be used professionally) was that the Companion can work as a stand alone PC, OR you can plug it into your desktop or laptop and use it as a slave graphics tablet to your computer, so it becomes an extension of your PC or Mac, with access to all the graphics software you already use and own. I often use my laptop monitor to look at reference and draw on the Cintiq. So whenever I have to work away from home, I can set up a work station on set, not require very much desk space, and I have a 100% working studio environment. This set up is important to me because often I need to create as many as 30 to 40 detailed drawings a day, keep them in folders relating to shot lists, and instantly share them with directors and crew members. I can see this might be possible with the iPad Pro, but it's still early days yet with that device, and I don't know if I can depend on an iPad to do the file organization that I need. Also it often necessary to edit artwork that I may have created in (say) Sketchbook Pro and modify it in Photoshop, so the Cintiq handles all of those things with excellent speed and efficiency. Now, everyone stop crying about the price of this device. This is intended to be a professional working device. If all you are really doing is your little manga pin-up drawings, then other more inexpensive tablets are just for you, and they all pretty much work great; but if you are a professional artist with tight deadlines and have to produce high quality artwork, and have to move around from agencies to production companies, the Cintiq it what you need. The Companion is an extremely niche product, but for those of us that need something with all it's capabilities, it's as good as it gets until the next generation of devices. When I get an iPad Pro, I'll probably throw in my 2 cents on that product, but right now my inclination is to wait for version 2.0 on the iPad.
+artisan555 P.S. Yes, the stand is ugly and seems like an in-elegant solution for propping up the device, but it totally works and it's completely stable, so I don't worry about it too much. But we all wish for something a little more elegant.
+artisan555 wise words. im a college art student hoping to break into the creative industry you are in. i have the ipad and the cintiq companion 2. the ipad is a great drawing tool but lacks all the important tools/features like you mention. since i bought the ipad, ive only used it a handful of times while the cintiq is my daily workhorse. it cracks me up watching consumer amateurs brag about how much better the ipad pro is. i own one its totally overrated. i hope real artists looking to invest find your post.
+artisan555 Couldn't agree more-- it's a strong niche product for the pros, which is what I was getting at in this review. Lots of folks who aren't hard core pros also consider this device, and it's important to point out other options available to them.
+MobileTechReview Lisa, I thought your review was terrific. I was mostly responding to some of the comments. Like so many other products, Cintiqs are a little misunderstood by popular tech enthusiasts.
+Dani Joy Hey there! I'm going into a media arts/science degree this fall. Is this something I should consider investing in? I've been mulling it over for a while now and just recently got serious about actually purchasing one because I feel like it would come in handy while I try to finish my degree.
2019 and we're still waiting for a price drop 😬😬😬
mrericmendez do you know if it needs a computer 😂 sorry I’m slow
@@facelessface1529 good question. If you're asking if it has a PC built in, then YES. It has one built in. (Usually running Windows 8.1)
2020 its bascially available NO WHERE now.
I should have gotten one instead of my laptop
Sameh xD
Wacom need to step up its game or it will soon be remembered as the Kodac of this generation
+Mathieu Bouvier Yep, it's bulky expensive and kinda outdated. The only benefits are the fluidity and accuracy, a feature which other tablets like MS Surface or iPad Pro are catching up indefinitely, with better hardware and cheaper price too.
+blissrunner ipad pro would not really be an option for someone shopping for this.
+3212adolfo I guess so for professionals. I just wonder why the Cintiq companion 2, and not the Cintiq 13hd if it is just for input.
I have to admit, it's pricy for a full tablet Windows with old gen specs.
+Mathieu Bouvier I love Wacom but you are right. They should've kept their relationship with Microsoft on the Surfaces instead of pulling out because they thought it was cannibalizing their future profits.
The Companion is just too expensive for what you get, and the 16:9 screen ratio is not appropriate.
Microsoft is still behind in the stylus game with the N-trig but they are catching up. Then the Surface Pro would really be almost perfect.
They're certainly going to lose customers to all these hybrid devices coming out and they may become unsustainable.
This is a great review. I've had my Wacom Cintiq Companion two for years. It isn't great for movies because of the glare, but it is a great pen tablet. I hardly use the computer at all. My touch interface is shot and I found out it would probably take 600.00 to repair it. One side of my "screen" is out from the frame while the other is firmly ensconced in it. Around the left side of the frame there are white hazy spots and it appears some dirt or particles have gotten under the protective film. Still, I love this tablet.
I've been looking into getting a new tablet pc for drawing. I originally got the surface pro 4, but the drawing experience on it is terrible (I ended up plugging a wacom into it for art).
Given the experiences you've had with this wacom pc, would you not recommend them? I'm torn between this, an iPad and a Samsung tablet.
Lilly, My guess is if you get one of these that is this model, it will be a refurb or someone is selling it. I'd ask to try it before I buy it and make sure that the touch is disabled..or enabled when you want it to be. The touch only works on one side of my Wacom and like I said, it would cost 600.00 to repair it, which you might as well just get a new one. Despite all that, when it works it works well.
I have not used an iPad for drawing so it is hard to know if I would recommend it over a new iPad Pro or a Samsung.
the cintiq was created to draw
the ipad is adapted to draw
It's like a mobile phone and a professional camera, yeah, your phone can take photos, but that's not enough for a professional
the one time an Apple product is much cheaper.
@Dhruv Khullar
The one time I want one and there’s one that’s brand new for 800€ but I’m scared of being scammed and I need advice
@@Funkynature buy an ipad and you will be happy.
Gonna grab this soon. Never owned a graphics tablet, and currently can't afford the new mobile studio pro 16. Looks like a winner
that tablet works better than my laptop om
Same
Right? I was like I should have gotten this instead of my laptop right now which needs a new battery and charger line now...
You're too talented for UA-cam. :) Love your reviews. Even watch some of gadgets that don't even interest me!
Basically it's a computer built for artists, completed different means than the iPad and surface pro
Yes ! I was looking for something that was completely directed for drawing, and b o o m. I need advice, I found one on eBay for 800€ and they say it’s brand new, but like I’m really scared of being scammed or there being an issue with the plug in to charge like GingaNinga-
Lisa, I've been subbed for roughly 2 years now. Really love your reviews and comparison! Keep up the good work! :)
Got here so early that only 360p quality was available. Doesn't matter, I was really excited to see the notification!
I bought my in 2019 used 5 years old for 650Euro and I love it. It felt like new, I updated later Windowas from 8.1 to 10 pro for free and I asked my self why I dint do that at start xd Works like it should be
Thanks, Lisa.
Didn't expect this.
As an owner I agree on your points.
Express keys are super useful on a mobile drawing device. That and the Wacom drivers and pen really are the separators of this from consumer products. The stand still especially bugs me though.
Small note, you can open it, however you WILL void the warranty and may cosmetically damage your device if you aren't very careful with the plastic covers. There are two SODIMMs, an M.2 SSD and the wifi card is swappable.
The screen protector is also an easy swap.
Awesome device for those who won't compromise on the digitiser. (like me)
Anyone else will hate it.
Pro Pen and Pro Pen accessories.
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hahah brilliant
BWAAAAA
Sometimes I wonder how cool it would be if Lisa had a cooking / recipes channel on yt. Such class and discernment on her tech related videos
Great review Lisa! Out of all the mobile devices using stylus', pens, pencils etc, Wacom still has the best. The ergonomic design is something that other brands really need to pick up on. That and the matt texture screen. Thanks for all your hard work on the review.
HI Lisa. Love your reviews, especially because of your focus on pens and styluses (stylii?). However, I do wish you would cover all of the stylus-enabled products available. For example, I have yet to see you review the Asus Zenpad S 8.0 with the Z-stylus. I bought one already, but I'd still really like to see what you think of it, particularly the Z-stylus (I still I have no idea which digitizer technology it uses).
The best product reviewer in my opinion on youtube. The way Lisa presents benchmarks is far more informative than other reviewers because she compares to it *usually* relevant hardware and not something that's totally meant for a different niche and/or price category*. The apple mobile product comparisons are getting old though. Apple mobile devices are geared purely towards content consumption and not content creation so the comparison of a cintiq product to an ipad was just stupid... sorry but it's true; it's like comparing a desktop PC to an MP4 player.. However, in Lisa's defense, as she has posted a response below to artisan555 or one of their responses, other people aside from digital media content creators do buy these things which is a valid statement because wacom products have down right awesome build quality.
+Kefler Who are you to say what all content creators use? I have a companion 2 and a 24HD however, I have a teacher at university who creates comic books (not just web comic doodles) and does teaching on the side. He isn't a fan on cintiqs at all uses an Ipad Pro. He's even a windows guy for the most part so it's not that he buys everything with and apple on it. Sure he still does some stuff with the Intuos on the PC but that doesn't mean he can't work on the Ipad. The draw backs to IOS are obvious but not all professionals would care. Each to their own. Even with $4000 dollars of wacom stuff sitting in front of me and no apple computers in sight I still think the Cintiq elitism is bullshit.
+JayJapanB I never said anything about what content creators should use or even expressed my opinion on it; you read into that on your own. The only opinions I expressed were what the hardware were geared for and of course my critique about the reviewer.
"Cintiq elitism is bullshit" I don't own any wacom products( not even a touchscreen using their tech ) so if that comment was aimed towards me, I don't think that quite works out XD
+Kefler So, if content creators use them and you understand that then why are the comparisons irrelevant?
You said: "the comparison of a cintiq product to an ipad was just stupid"
Why are you saying something like that when you don't have a Wacom device? Where's your experience?
I've used the Ipad Pro briefly and 5 different Cintiq models extensively. The Ipad works great and if you work in storyboarding, comics or even concept art you could professionally work off of it. If you are aware of it's caveats you can make an informed decision of how far an Ipad will take your work.
+JayJapanB They were designed for different segments of consumers and different purposes. Telling me the Cintiq is a better graphics tablet than the ipad pro does not reveal any information i( or any capable content creator looking for a graphics tablet ) didn't assume from the get go, or vice versa for media consumption. I don't know about you and your ability to search youtube, but there are a billion and one ipad reviews out there, including a very nice one by Lisa on the different ipads in which she covers( if only on a limited bases ) it's potential as a graphical tablet for sketching and what not. The companion 2 aside, if you didn't know about the caveats of using an iPad as a digital content creation tablet before watching this video, then you're no more qualified to criticize what I have said than I am qualified to review a Cintiq product. ( I haven't btw XD )
Kefler Oh, but I did know about the caveats of an Ipad, so I will criticize what you said. Both devices are able to be drawn on and both are used by creative professionals. Sure, that might be where the similarities end but it still brings them into the conversation. Your comment about that being "stupid" is uneducated.
We're gonna need some more of those drop-on-foot tests on future devices, Lisa. =p
Dude I really want a companion even more rn :')
i think you missed the most important feature which is " HDMI-in " that in core converts the tablet from a hand held surface tablet to a wacom cintiq ! .
Wow Lisa was that your original art? If so, I'm impressed!
+adam999444 Yes, it's art work from my secret night life as a digital painter :)
so are you a art or a animator?
Lisa impresive work with that sketch.. :D.. any reviews for the tabpro pen on the go?
Wow really me too!
The fact it can be used both as a standalone and a drawing tablet for you desktop is fantastic. We should also remember, it's not exactly a new product. I expect Wacom to come out with something new fairly soon.
I just got my Cintiq companion, for some reason it’s not letting me type from the screen, I used my stylist, I used my finger, I plugged it into my hp laptop and tried to type there and it doesn’t tell me anything from the guide, and I didn’t get a stand or a soft case, What the heck did I do wrong?
Edit: I didn’t find a keyboard in there either ;(
The most noticeable difference between N-Trig and Wacom is that N-Trig currently does not really register feather light strokes, which is an important benefit for Wacom as that can go a long way toward replicating the feel of using a real pencil.
Also it's been a while (over a year) since this CC2 was released, so I'm hoping there will be a CC3 that brings some new innovation now that there is much tougher competition. For now I'm reasonably happy with the results I'm getting on my SP4 with Clip Studio.
im trying to find a kinda cheap and can fit in my backpack... but new sub
IPad air
Excellent depth to the review. Thank you!
Sorry to ask but are there any alternatives? They don't seem to make them anymore and I am looking for a portable tablet so I can sit on the couch and draw vs being hunched over at a desk all day. Do you have any suggestions? (Other than ipad because I want something that can hook up to my computer because the software I use only works on computers)
This seems to be the only review/us boxing video I can find with the keyboard bundled and the website seems to say that it doesn't come with the keyboard. Is this a recent offer? Did you know it was coming with it and it was a surprise? Is this a recent order? Thank you.
I have my Cintiq Companion 2 updated with Windows 10. No problems what so ever.
Oh my I've never seen this before very interesting gadget. Really cool! Thanks for this review
Wacom probably agree with me that Windows 8.1 has waaay better touch experience than 10
Dear SantaI've been very good this year(Amiright tho)
Dear Santa, please I need advice from people, I found one that’s brand new and only 800€ on eBay, but like I’m so scared to be scammed or there being an issue like GingaNinga-
great review. I loved it. your reviews are probably better then most other things you find on youtube. this really helped a lot. thanks!
This versus Surface Pro 6? who wins?
This-
Can i use this without pc?
I mean open it anytime like a phone?
Yeah it's pc+tablet. The price are ... Hmm
My friend has this and says it's a total heat and noise machine. Considering it's so expensive and meant to run powerful programs, you would think wacom would have designed it with a better ventilation system, better backlight, and more consumer-friendly features for when artists need some downtime. At any rate, I think I'm just going to go for the Ipad or Surface. Wacom needs to step it up if they want to compete with the emerging tablet market. They've had it pretty cozy for the past twenty years or so, but they're going to have to change up their game (and prices) if they intend on staying on top for much longer.
I wish the Surface also had VIDEO INPUT to turn it into a pen & touch display. That's a killer feature for me as a professional photographer. If the SP4 had video-in, it would take the pen-digitizer-display market by storm.
great review, thanks. Well glad i went with the vaio canvas on sale, needed more of a middle of the road device.
This will be my new favorite channel
Real professionals will go for the 27 screen when they enter the studio, and get this one after they establish themselves.
Though I hope NTRIG can catch up soon enough to balance the market with two polys, Wacom for now is still dominating.
I searched for wacom comp and found ur video cool now I'm gonna watch
great review - did i hear you say the HDMI is IN. Does that mean we cannot connect it to a HDMI TV so it projects it to a larger screen? Which i would want to do, on occasions.
Just wondering, as I am sure when I called Wacom they said just use the mini display to connect to a large screen TV. But that they only provide the cable that connects it to MAC or PC. I am a little confused.
You will need a Mini DP to HDMI cable. They are cheap on ebay.
ah thank you, I think I know what you mean HDMI normal size at one end and a mini HDMI size at the other end. I have one of those for my Canon Camera so guess that will work with the Wacom Companion 2.
The Cintiq Companion has fewer shortcut buttons than my Wacom Intuos Pro, a short battery life, and runs on Windows (which from my experience has too many problems and doesn't last long). Even if I would raise money to buy something as expensive as this, it doesn't look like it will be worth it in this case.
Left-handed people will rule the world!!
Love you reviews, Lisa. Is there any word about the Companion 3? I know the 2 is a year old now. Hope they can make a slimmer/more powerful 3D machine :). I'm just a dreamer.
+iamshrimpcat The unit we reviewed is 5th generation Intel, so it's not two years old, though the general design remains largely unchanged from the first Companion. No work yet on the next refresh, my guess is they may be waiting for Iris Pro graphics due out by May or June.
I'm presently trying to figure out what would fit best into my workflow, this or an iPad Pro. I'm primarily a Windows user, and am very hesitant to venture into Apple territory (all my Apple tech are 'inherited' and quite outdated). But the price of a Cintiq is quite scary (my wallet and bank account would definitely try and murder me in my sleep over such a purchase).
The review helped me very much...and it looks like I'll have to venture into personally un-chartered waters.
Thanks for the amazing review, I watched the iPad Pro review before this one.
The 2 main things that bother me are diagonal jitter and parallax. It's such a shame you have to live with at least one of these problems. The iPad Pro seems to have neither but only offers a tablet OS so is pretty useless for professional work. The CC2 is £450 more than the SP4 in the UK and just doesn't seem worth the extra unless you specifically need tilt and rotate functionality.
Thanks for the review Lisa, you're the best
+videoreivew Disagree. I've used Wacom EMR products everyday for years and the parallax is workable but far from a non-issue. I do animation/storyboarding etc and pen tip to cursor accuracy is so important. Considering how much of a premium you pay for Wacom products like the Cintiqs I would expect the parallax to be much less or non existent.
+Elliot Russell Paeallax is worse then diagonal jitter, It was awful on the surface pro 1 and 2 with wacom
+videoreivew But compared to any kind of pencil its far behind. The future does look promising though now Ntrig and Apple (and Wacom's own AES) have made the parallax much less.
Thorough review! Unlike other reviewers that just try to be funny sitting on the toilet or run PC games on the Cintiq. not going to mention any names, Drawing With Jazza.
When you've got a few years in the game, you know not to give too many fucks about pressure levels.
Hi! This will be my choice for my first digital tablet. I know this is not the last wacom technology, but do you think it’s still good in 2018?
Can I like steal this from you? LIKE I NEED ONE OF THOSE!! You should do a giveaway lol
Can you review the "Razer Blade Stealth" please? I want to see what you think of it.
Hi Lisa I love your reviews they're all so comprehensive and informative, can you please review the X1 Yoga with OLED screen when it comes out thankyou ^^
I wanted this for my shoulder problems but I had to settle for the Cintiq13HD. I'm honestly thinking of just getting the Surface Pro, even if it's Windows, but I'm not really sure...
The 13HD is really good, but I hate having to sit up and lean over all day while my shoulder muscle/s shrivel up. Ugh. Should I trade my Cintiq for a Surface Pro?
There both windows ........
I didn't know? Jeez.
The iPad pro is a much more accurate and pleasurable device to draw on. It is amazing how the Cintiq is basically lagging behind a device like the iPad pro that is not intended to be a daily driver for artists, although it is converting many. The Cintiq's are snobbish in their pricing and sense of importance. With the iPad pro the ink goes precisely where the tip of the pencil goes.
hello, i have problem with intuos pro small , when i used brush tool in photoshop cc 2017 or open new layer all time open with { option} and give me different order, how to fix this problem ? thanks
I'm waiting for the Wacom Cintiq 2017
MobileStudio Pro is coming out next month.
Considering it was released Jan 2015 I think it was top end hardware then. It needs an internal refresh and if consider it.
I'm sorry for saying this but the video work has degraded with that weird pause and zoom in.....It's like watching windows 95 boot up nowadays....Anyways, thank you for the reviewthe review content itself is good as ever
Cool! Thanks for reviewing this! =)
After two years of average usage, my WACOM Cintiq Companion 2's screen will not light up. The LED on the right indicates that the unit is on, however, the screen is dead. It was an expensive purchase and since the warrant has expired, a repair would cost another $800. I am totally disappointed by this purchase
I heard that s1 yoga yoga 14 and new s1 yoga can use Wacom Cintiq's (1&2)pen because they use Wacom
Screen , is it ture?
Is the windows 8.1 pro version on the tablet eligible for the free windows 10 upgrade or would have to install the new OS separately? Would this tablet be upgradeable in terms of RAM and SSD HDD?
hi is that keyboard work only with windows? as calssic keyboard? or u need something from wacom?
Great review, im searching for a cintiq but the prices of the market right now are too dam high.
yeah im looking for the cintiq 22hd, the problem is that i live in latin american and the dolar now is 3 times the normal cost, so for now buying a cintiq is imposible for me, it cost almost the double that cost my high spec pc.
Keep up the awesome work! Please review the Inspiron 15 7000 Series.
I believe that Wacom has been holding a monopoly over the artistic field for far too long, so you either have a Wacom or you don't. It's nice to have Apple, Microsoft, Monoprice and others finally stepping on Wacom's toes and waking this sleeping giant up (fingers crossed). Hopefully from this year on we could see better Cintiq's and prices as well.
How and where is anyone stepping on toes? The Surface Pro's i7 is under powered, the Z Canvas has a 4th gen proc (they all have 3rd or 4th gen) And NONE of them have Tilt reaction, 2048 levels of sensitivity, 5th gen proc. NONE of thm have 6 progammable application specific hotkeys and arrow and a home button .. add that to the patented high-end battery free wireless Pen ... No other machine comes close much less stepping on toes!
Does anyone know where to get it cheaper? The cheapest one i found was $1000.
I'm so so confused!!!!!! Is Cintiq Companion good or bad? Just reading all the comments is making me dizzy? Sooo.....is it good or bad? Since it's already 2019 does wacom have an updated companion?
Hi Lisa @mobiletechreview Do you have any plans to review cintiq alternatives? Thanks for the video!
Don't speak of PC. That's a GRAPHIC TABLET. Not a PC.
Surface pro and iPad pro are for working, Wacom is for drawing. Wacom has a mat surface that is comfortable for drawing, Surface pro and iPad pro has a glassy surface that is not very comfortable. With Wacom you can rest your hand in the screen, on a glass surface you can't.
So you compare it to a laptop, but just, don't. Wacom Cintiq Companion is definitely NOT a PC.
Can the comanion 2 work wirelessly like wacom mobile studio
( urgent question plz answer)
Wait... I can hook this Windows OS up to my iMac desktop and it just works? I don't have to boot camp Windows into the desktop?
I am buying new laptop for 4k video and photo editing but I'm confuse in different laptops. I will be glad if you help me which on to buy it have to be 15+inch .
So... There's pen tablet, and Tablet monitor/Pen Display.
What do you call this type?
Pen PC?
question,can i use wacom tablet to surf on the internet? like watching youtube,movies,music,skype maybe? stuff like that or it is not for that? i want a really good drawing tablet that will also be used like a pc...
barak cohen This one, yes
Do we HAVE to use a laptop/computer to use the Wacom? I'm confused. ;-; if we do what kind of laptop/computer do we need to use.
gtfm
Thank you Lisa, very helpful as always.God bless
Hi, can you review Asus K501U-BDM055T because I can't find any review for that. Thanks :)
Hello MobileTechReview just wanna ask you questions, can it run without opening your computer like what you do at cintiq 24hd? also does it work on paint tool sai program? cuz im sai user :) thanks
google-sama afaik they both work, it's just like a computer :)
google-sama afaik they both work, it's just like a computer :)
google-sama afaik they both work, it's just like a computer :)
Why are you not at mobile world congress?
Man thats a shitty stand for such a high end product. Pretty sure they couldve made an integrated stand like surface pro.
Could it be windows 10 upgraded or would that coast it to lose some of it's functionalities?
You can upgrade it, but if you do a clean upgrade you will need to download the drivers from wacom to get hybrid mode back
And if I'm looking for a tablet first and a PC second is this an option?
I think this is the only thing in the market that's drawing tablet first and laptop second
Is it work without computer ?? So that tab don't need to other laptop ??
Yes! ^^
Will programs like paint tool sai work on this?
i bought the same model when it was first released and it didnt ship with the keyboard just the pen and case is this a new updated??
Adrian B The keyboard is sold separately. I'd recommend any usb or Bluetooth keyboard you can get from Amazon. ;)
I'd really want to see your review for Sonos: Play 5
hello, will I be able to use this as a laptop?
250 for this cintiq? hm the price is not bad sounds reasonable for how good it seem's especially about the fact you don't need a pc do use this bad boy i maybe am getting this in 2 months (also sorry if im sounding like an idiot right now this is not even my original language still very interesting interview loved it good bye)
Should I buy one for UA-cam?!?!!
Wich photoshop program do you use?
Lisa, whats the mic you using?
where is the website to buy it
How to connect companion 2 to a tv with HDMI
I never knew there are Wacom tablets with an actual OS on it.
Hi Lisa, thank you for the excellent review but more importantly, for saving me $2,500. I would have been very disappointed and very pissed off if I had purchased this device. Wacom needs to go back to the drawing board so to speak (pun intended) and redesign this device. It is inexcusable that a device this expensive that is meant for graphic professionals would have such a horrible and piece of crap screen. This device totally missed the mark. I don't mind paying for quality equipment but this is just an example of Wacom just being greedy.
+videoreivew My problem is not with the price itself, my problem is that they are marketing this device as a premium product geared for graphic professionals but they used such a POOR quality monitor/screen on this device. If I remember Lisa's review correctly, the Wacom Cintiq Companion 2 has only 73% adobe SRGB coverage and only 150 Nits of brightness. What good is a device that is made for graphic professionals if it cant display colors correctly and you can barely see the screen?
+Lee Ice i dont know man, get what you want but i have an ipad pro and a cintiq 27 and a companion 2. i had the SP4 for a while, it was not good for drawing i returned it. sure the screen was a little better, but not enough for me to keep it. the companion screen looks great. its just as good as the ipad. you cant color calibrate the ipad. i put my photography side by side i cant tell a difference. i would love a better screen, but most of her complaints were about the textured screen protector. drawing without it is not as nice. the Viao z canvas has a better screen, but its not meant for drawing and painting. hope you find something you like.
This is better than my desktop