Cintiq 22HD Touch

HAVING DRIVER ISSUES SEE BELOW First thing is first, I debated on getting this thing for a while, trolling the reviews. I then started noticing the price going up on the non-touch version from $1999 to $2100 and it stayed there for a while, then started noticing the touch version dropping in price. Finally decided to get the touch version, if it got annoying I could turn off the feature. but it has not disappointed me so far. I have it hooked up to the Ergo LX arm stand and it is a match made in heaven to achieve the perfect angled working surface. I changed the cable from the factory DVI to DVI-Display port cable, the change over was easy, it amazes me how a few people are disappointed with how Wacom had the DVI cable set-up, but it really is not hard to change the cables. The cables that come with the Cintiq are a good length, possibly 10ft long, they achieved the distance I needed, but I purchased a 10ft USB cable just in case but it was not necessary as the original cable was about this length. I had an issue with the driver software but that was my fault, I'm running Windows 7 64 bit and when I installed the software I forgot to right click to set me as administrator, finally after I figured that out the install when really smooth. I had a hiccup with the driver the other day where it would not recognize the pen etc, just closed all applications and restarted the computer and the driver was running good again. Touch display is excellent, really helpful when using the on-screen keyboard, browsing the internet etc. The touch comes in to it's own when using Photoshop etc. I like how I can draw, clone, heal using the pen and then change to other tools with my index finger on my left hand to select another tool such as move or zoom, it really is a better way of working. Compared to using the Wacom Intuous 5 (Large) the cintiq seems more intuitive and there are more express keys that are customizable, so fewer keyboard shortcuts are needed, I agree with others and wish that the express keys were illuminated with what the selection is, but this was the same issue with the Intuos 5, don't know why Wacom decided to stop this feature after the Intuos 4. The touch strips and toggle buttons work great, I'll take these over the multi-function touch ring of the intuos 5. that thing is a nightmare. I bought the 24HD screen protector from PosRus this size is a better fit to cover more of the screen on the Cintiq 22HD. I originally bought the one for the intuos 5 over a year ago but when I had installed that on the intuos, I didn't like the fact that the pen would drop off and train track along the edge of the screen protector if I got too close to the edge of the intuos. So I had originally ordered the one specifically for the Cintiq 22HD but when I received it and did a dry fit, I noticed that it would be the same issue as the one for intuos 5, so I ordered the bigger protector, installation of the screen protector is a nightmare but once it is on, it works great. (See my review and others for the Cintiq 24HD screen protector) The art pen is a match made in heaven, just make sure to calibrate, the nuances of the pen tilt and rotation make this exceptional, especially when used in Photoshop CS6 and CC with the erodible brushes, this closely mimics true B Soft pencils, paint brush strokes etc. The final thought: The fact of being able to work directly on screen in numerous art/photograpy applications is a amazing. I didn't like the hand eye coordination disconnect that I experienced with the intuos, not saying that the intuos is bad, but there is definitely a learning curve, I think this is why a lot of people have issues with the learning curve on the intuos and still want to use the mouse. I wish I had purchased the Cintiq a long time ago, Price is definitely steep, especially considering that these things are manufactured in China, but the quality of the materials is good. OK I'm having continual Driver issues, I have updated to the newer driver (6.3.7-5) from the Wacom website, everyday I boot the computer I get "The tablet Driver was not found". "The tablet driver is not running. "This operation returned because the timeout period expired", I have contacted Wacom and keep getting the same questions of have you installed the latest driver etc the next question they ask is what programs do you have running in the background on start-up. There is a bunch of programs, I need to know what are the essential programs that need to be running on start-up. I'm running Windows 7 64Bit on a HP machine, I have an ATI Firepro 1gb graphics card. So has anyone here had the same kind of glitches and qhat was the remedy to fix the tablet driver not found issue???? Please help

Background: Professional industrial designer here. Finally bit the bullet and bought a Cintiq...but didn't feel like spending $2-3K on one of the big boys, which I don't really have room for anyways. I occasionally use my current Intuos (pen tablet with no screen--looks like a big touchpad) to color/render my hand sketches in Photoshop, but the big thing I'm looking for with the Cintiq is the ability to draw directly in the digital format when I want to. I do have some experience with the previous generation large format Cintiqs (used back in school and sparingly at one job or another), but haven't logged a ton of hours into it. Even had an Inkling that I was very excited about, right up until I tried to use it seriously for a week and then never touched it again. So. Have had the 13HD Touch for the weekend so far. This will be an "initial thoughts" type of review; will add to this once I've lived with it for a while longer. First impressions - Good looking product, relatively comfortable to use. Comes in a nice box, too, but I don't really care about that (go elsewhere to fulfill your "unboxing" fantasies, you animals). The new pen is comfortable, but that was never a major issue with Wacom pens. What I do like is that this version feels a lot sturdier than the older (grey) ones--the rocker buttons are solid, the materials come together precisely with little give, very nice. Interface - The re-programmable buttons/wheel have always been a big hit for Wacom, and this one's no different. They're easy to set up in the software, no physical complaints to be had so far. Between them and the pen's switches, I've been able to streamline most of my document navigation functions (that's my go-to for time saving measures; you're mileage may differ). If anything I wish there were a couple more keys, but that would probably be true no matter how many they gave me. I splurged and got the Touch version. Jury's still out on whether or not that was a good idea. Seems to depend on what software you're running with it. Photoshop CC handles the touch inputs and gestures well, I can see it being a benefit there. Wound up disabling it while I'm working in Sketchbook Pro, however. Sketchbook gets hyper-sensitive about it, with little payoff--and while Photoshop seems to be able to differentiate the pen from my fingers, Sketchbook interprets both as pen-strokes, leading to a lot of unwanted marks from where my hand touches the screen. Luckily, one of the things you can program those keys to do is enable/disable the touch mode. Function - It's current-gen Wacom doing what they're good at. Pressure, tilt, alignment, etc--all great. The limiting factor is mainly getting your brushes and presets in your program of choice set up to take full advantage of the hardware, not the hardware itself. Sketchbook does a pretty good job out of the [digital] box; Photoshop is the more powerful tool in my opinion, but requires a working knowledge of brush settings and such to do anything really useful with the Cintiq. Nothing too advanced, though, and I suspect if you're at the point in your career/hobby where you're looking at spending $1K on a Cintiq, you probably know your way around your software. As an FYI, I like to do a lot of the initial linework in Sketchbook Pro to take advantage of its excellent rulers/guides/ellipse template tools, then jump to Photoshop for in-depth coloring work and effects if I'm going to do that. I currently have the Cintiq configured to handle whichever program I'm primarily using; eventually I'll try to create some "app specific" presets so I don't have to re-program the two or three different commands when switching between them, but the setup process is simple enough that I haven't bothered yet. Which is probably praiseworthy in and of itself. Can't speak to how well it works with Manga Studio or Painter or Zbrush or anything, not my world. Using it - Spent the first day struggling against my ingrained physical drawing habits. This will probably affect Industrial Designers more than users with a more traditional "fine arts style" background--most IDs don't use easels or inclined desks to sketch. We like to spin the paper around while we work and take advantage of your body's natural "swings" -- your shoulder, for example, is really good at making straight lines *in a particular direction,* and bad at doing it in other directions. So we line the paper up accordingly, *swoosh,* and then spin it around for the next line. Can't really do that on a wired workstation like this. Most software, however, will let you digitally rotate the page...it accomplishes the same effect, but overcoming that muscle memory after years of practice/indoctrination is tricky. I flailed around uselessly for about a full day, alternating between trying to manhandle the Cintiq and trying to contort my body around it to find that sweet spot (neither work well). I remember going through this breaking-in period the last time I used a Cintiq as well. Did much better after a day or so, started getting some doodles that I was happy with. I wound up hot-keying the page rotate tools to my pen switch, getting better and flipping things around where I need them. Also propped the tablet up on the included stand, which feels freakish and unnatural to me, but seems to work better given the ergonomics of tablet sketching vs. pen and paper. *eyeballs kickstand suspiciously* Which brings me to Gripes - Kickstand: garbage. Seriously. Wacom included a very nice, premium-quality case for the pen and spare nibs, which you will open exactly twice a year (and one of them will probably be an accident), but the kickstand that you're supposed to use every day looks and feels like they asked the guy on the loading dock to hack something together as it went out the door. Ok, so I'm being a bit hyperbolic. The bottom surface looks nicely finished (the one that sits on the table...you know, never to be seen or touched). The stand itself does not function well at all. Nothing "snaps in," as near as I can tell, and even if there's some magic connection I'm missing it may not matter, because getting the tablet into position on the stand is a hectic and nerve-wracking fumblefest. And even when you finally get it on there, be careful about applying too much pressure at the top of the screen, because it'll overcome the leg in the back and shift backwards and inch, then spring back forward like it's teasing you...honestly, I'm going to build my own stand, or at the very least epoxy/reinforce all the moving bits on this one so it just freezes in my preferred position, and I recommend you do the same. I wouldn't let it be the thing that stops you from making a purchase, but be aware it'll be a face-palming moment or two. The Cord - Ah, the much-ballyhooed Cord of Doom. You've seen this in other reviews. Look, it's annoying, but not The End of The World As We Know It, as it seems to be presented elsewhere. If you try to manhandle the tablet, it'll fight back. See my notes about digital vs. physical rotation above. Once I (finally) got the thing situated on the kickstand and stopped trying to treat it like a big plastic piece of paper, I stopped noticing the cord at all. Yes, it's a bit of a tangle. And you'll need to connect it to a USB *and* HDMI port (I tried it without the USB, and the display worked, but it wouldn't react to pen inputs. Makes sense, if you think about it). Plan you adapter game accordingly, if you're one of those people who wanted a computer with less ports in it (and a bag full of adapters to compensate...I'm not judging you, I'm just trying to understand you :) ). Really what it comes down to is - Desk Impact - I've included a picture of my current (temporary) setup. As you can see, this thing does affect your workspace pretty significantly (and you can see why I didn't want one of the gigantic Cintiqs...literally wouldn't fit). The cord needs to reach a power source, USB port, HDMI port, AND the tablet itself. It's a bit of an ask, especially when you're hooking up to a laptop as I did here. My (desktop) workstation is currently down for maintenance and upgrades; I'm expecting that to be a little more manageable once I get it back online. A separate monitor and keyboard would be excellent companions for the 13HD, because it would give you more flexibility to arrange everything so they work together comfortably. You don't need to use the keyboard much, depending on how you configure the Cintiq's keys, but for that random task here and there, having to reach over to the laptop's keyboard is a pain. I'm also going to look into some extension cables for the USB/HDMI connections, which would allow me to direct that Cord of Doom in a less obtrusive direction. I don't really blame Wacom for this section--I knew what I was getting into--it's just something to be aware of. I've seen some complaints that I think boil down to "this device didn't fit perfectly into my current office setup!" which...yeah, it's not going to. It's like getting a new couch--you may have to rearrange some stuff. Final note - If you have a good idea what a Cintiq/pen tablet will add to your personal workflow, then this is a fine way to get it at about half the cost of one of its big brothers. The Wacom Companion(s) may also interest those who are concerned about having a dedicated, desk-hogging drawing pad, but be prepared to drop that cash again. Be aware; it's tempting to think that "digital drawing = make me more better/faster," but that's not always the case. If you have a lot of experience in traditional media sketching, there's going to be an adjustment period before you start to reap any real benefits -- the skills may transfer, but the process is different. And frankly, it'll still be situational--I doubt this thing is ever going to match my sketchbook for rapid exploration work, but I can see the benefits and flexibility that digital tools and iteration can provide. And if you're a novice, a shiny tablet isn't going to give you magic powers (that message is directed to my younger self in particular). In either case, it's a new tool that requires practice and adaptation. If that lines up with what you're looking for, then the 13HD seems like a good way to get there without (entirely) breaking the bank.

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Within 15 minutes the Cintiq was up and ready to run. Illustrator, photoshop, mischief, Sketchbook pro - all great to use. I'd recommend this to any art worker/ designer. I researched the 24" and the 22" and the latter is perfect for all my needs. Only drawback is the display sits very high on a normal desktop level - you'll need to adjust seating position to suit… that's the ONLY drawback I found. Great product Wacom

Amazing packaging! There's not a single day that I don't use my Wacom Cintiq! Love it to bits! Its a must have if you love drawing ❤️

Such an amazing product!! with easy installation process and works just as expected..definitely a wise decision. really loved it :)

Prodotto ottimo per illustratori e designer moda o fumetti. Effetti veramente realistici. In pratica è come disegnare sul foglio di carta ma direttamente sul computer. Non ne potrei più fare a meno. Inoltre facilissimo da collegare al pc senza tanti problemi.