PORTLAND, OR — Wacom's (wacom.com) Intuos Pro pen tablet recently received an updated design that features tactile controls and the Pro Pen 3 - the same technology in the company’s Cintiq Pro displays. The Pro Pen 3 is designed to be customizable to each artist’s preference, from the grip to the programmable buttons. Like all Wacom pens, the Pro Pen 3 doesn't need charging or batteries. It features two different nibs, including a rubber nib that is slip-resistant.
The Intuos Pro is portable and comes in three sizes, all of which have a larger drawing area, at a 16:9 ratio, to match today’s display sizes. Despite the increased active area, all three sizes are smaller and slimmer than past generations. The small size unit weighs approximately eight ounces and has a dimension of about 8.5 inches by 6.4 inches. The medium and large units are designed for artists who enjoy a larger canvas or who manage workflows across several monitors. All models are Bluetooth enabled with a wireless operating time of up to 16 hours. Artists can connect up to three devices, one wired device using a USB, and two wireless devices. They can toggle between devices using a mechanical switch on the tablet.
A new chip-set boosts performance while slimming down the unit's form factor. To satisfy the precision needs of 3D sculptors and video editors, and to ensure accuracy by minimizing the chance for unintentional movements and input, Wacom moved the ExpressKeys and touch buttons to the top of the tablet and added two dials to the medium and large Intuos Pro, and one dial to the small Intuos Pro. These dials offer artists tactile feedback and can be used by left-handed and right-handed users without adjustment. The tablet’s dials and ExpressKeys come pre-configured and are easily customized to preferred shortcuts.
The Intuos Pro works with both Windows and Mac operating systems. For those who prefer a pencil-like feel or thicker barrel, Wacom has partnered with several pen manufacturers, such as Staedtler, Lamy and Dr. Grip, for a broad range of styluses. In addition to the Intuos Pro tablet and Pro Pen 3, artists will receive free trials of Clip Studio Paint, MASV and Capture One software. Wacom will also include access to Wacom’s own software Yuify, which is designed to secure authorship for artists. Yuify works with popular software, including Clip Studio Paint, Adobe Photoshop and Rebelle 7, and allows artists to embed a micromark in their work. The Intuos Pro, like all of Wacom’s pro products, also grants access to Wacom Bridge, which facilitates pen and touch input between local and remote machines for improved professional collaboration.
The Intuos Pro is available at the Wacom eStore, Amazon, Best Buy and B&H. The three sizes cost $249.95 (small), $379.95 (medium) and $499.95 (large).