Buying a Graphics Tablet

A graphics tablet is a device used by artist to draw pictures into a computer screen without useing a mouse or a keyboard. A graphics tablet uses either a pen or a stylus to draw onto the tablet.

" Wacom 12WX - digitizer, stylus

All over the world, creative professionals use sketchbooks to express their first ideas. This is why the 12WX was developed as if it was a sketchbook: With a smooth, flat surface. And with a light weight that enables you to use it on your knees and to show it around to others. As you would do with paper – digital paper.


No matter whether the 12WX is on your desk or in your lap – just plug in and visualize your thoughts immediately with Wacom's patented pen technology on a high-resolution LCD monitor. Which can be part of a multi-monitor environment, too.


Tap the full potential of your creativity: slim, light and durable, the Cintiq 12WX enables you to work wherever you feel inspired. It fits into everyday laptop bags. So just choose your favorite working environment – all you need is a Mac or PC and power. And discover the broad variety of creative opportunities. "

Pressure Levels mean how sensitive the tablet is to the pressure. The pressure-sensitivity controls the line thickness, transparency and/or colour. The higher the Pressure levels are the more responsive it is, you will have more control.

The finer the resolution the more control you can exert over the image normally described by Lpi (lines per inch)

Under the tab "Specifications" - "Input Device". It states the Pressure Levels which is 1024. The Resoultion is also under the "Input Device" it is 5080 lpi (lines per inch). The Tablet costs $1498.