Product Description

The Wacom Intuous 3 is the ultimate tool for graphic artists. The 12x19-inch surface of this sophisticated device responds to pressure from a lightweight, wireless pen. 1,024 levels of tip and eraser pressure sensitivity for control Cushioned, contoured grip with programmable DuoSwitch for comfort and productivity Patented cordless, battery-free technology for a natural feel and superior performance Multi-position pen stand to keep your pen handy Three nib styles included for a variety of feels Tilt sensitivity for even more control Strategically placed programmable ExpressKeys and Touch Strip for convenience ExpressKeys are chordable and can be used for mouse clicks, modifier keys, and keyboard shortcuts Finger-sensitive Touch Strip for quick scrolling, zooming, and more Ball-free and optics-free for smooth, accurate tracking Ambidextrous low-profile design with just the right feel Patented cordless, battery-free technology for superior performance and reliability Five programmable buttons with fingerwheel for flexibility and control Intuitive interface for detailed control so you can work exactly the way you want Customizable pressure curves to personalize the way your pen feels Tablet and device settings can be application specific for maximum productivity Pop-up menu for easy access to your favorite keystroke combinations Flexible mapping options to optimize your work environment including multiple monitors Tablet dimensions - 24.5 x 16.9 x 1.4 inch Active area - 12 x 19 inch Max. data rate - 200 pps Tilt range - +-60 degrees System requirements - PC or Macintosh computer running Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, XP or Mac OS 10.2.6 & higher with powered USB port, CD-ROM drive & color monitor

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10104 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Wacom
• Model: PTZ1231W
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 4.00" h x 19.50" w x 28.00" l, 12.00 pounds

Features

• 1,024 levels of tip and eraser pressure sensitivity for control
• Ergonomic design with sloping, contoured palm rest for comfort
• Multiple cord positions for greater workspace flexibility
• Includes five-button, wireless optical mouse
• Enhanced electronics for twice the resolution (5,080 lpi)

From the Manufacturer
The Intuos3 12x19 is Wacom's largest tablet. With a working area of over 228 square inches, this tablet is ideal for professionals working on large media. This size pen tablet is optimized for use with large, high resolution monitors including 30" LCDs, multiple monitors, and is great for expressive painterly brush strokes.

The Intuos3 professional pen tablet makes it easy to quickly and professionally edit photos and create digital artwork by turning on the full power of Adobe Photoshop, Corel Painter, and over 100 other leading software applications. Create universal settings for your pen and tablet or alter your settings by application for maximum productivity.

Intuos pen tablets use Wacom's Penabled technology to give you the natural feel and superior performance of Wacom's patented, cordless and battery-free technology. Get the control, comfort, and productivity of Intuos3—and join millions of satisfied Wacom tablet users. Alternating between the comfortable Grip Pen and the ergonomic five-button Intuos3 mouse reduces repetitive motion. It's an easy and natural way to work.

Intuos3 runs on both PCs and Macs. Also, you can use an Intuos pen to unleash new functionality designed for pen tablets within Windows Vista like personal note taking, email signing, handwriting recognition, handwritten emails, and pen flick navigation.

Features & Benefits

Easy to use. It's easy to use a pen tablet because every point on the tablet has a matching point on the screen. When you move your pen over the tablet, the cursor moves in precisely the same way on the screen. Where you touch your pen tip to the tablet is where you click.

Pressure sensitivity. With 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity, you can control your software tools by changing how hard you press the pen tip on the tablet. Using pressure sensitivity, you can dynamically control things like exposure, brush size, opacity, and more.

Intuos3 Pen Tablet. The sloping, contoured palm rest provides comfort while you work. Adjust your cord position vertically or horizontally for greater workspace flexibility. The eight-foot cable allows you to kick back while you work.

ExpressKeys Strategically placed programmable ExpressKeys are "chordable" and can be used for mouse clicks, modifier keys, open/run applications, pop-up menus, and keyboard shortcuts.

Touch strips. Finger-sensitive Touch Strips allow you to quickly scroll, zoom, change brush size, and more.

Intuos3 Grip pen. With 1,024 levels of tip and eraser pressure sensitivity, the Intuos3 Grip Pen fits comfortably in your hand with a cushioned and contoured grip for a natural feel. The pen has a programmable DuoSwith™ and tilt sensitivity. It also comes with multiple nibs for a variety of "feels." Keep your pen handy in the included multi-position pen stand.

Intuos3 five-button mouse. The Intuos3 five-button mouse is ball-free and optics-free for smooth, accurate tracking. It's ambidextrous low-profile design gives you just the right feel. Five programmable buttons and a fingerwheel give you added flexibility and control.

Intuos3 Driver. Tablet driver software allows you to create universal settings for your pen and tablet or alter your settings by application for maximum productivity. An intuitive interface gives you detailed control so you can work exactly the way you want, personalize the way your pen feels, access your favorite keystroke combinations or optimize your work environment with flexible mapping.

USB connection. Quick installation to your computer with USB connectivity.

Technology. Patented cordless, battery-free technology for a natural feel and superior performance.

Package Includes

• Intuos3 12x19 pen tablet
• Intuos3 Grip pen
• Intuos3 five button mouse
• Pen stand
• Replacement nib set: 1 stroke nib, 1 felt nib, and 3 standard nibs
• CD with Quick Start Guide
• CD with tablet driver software for installation
• DVD with valuable software included: Adobe Photoshop Elements 4, Corel Painter Essentials 3, and Nik Color Efex Pro 2 IE

Customer Reviews

step up
As a previous owner of an 9 x 12 intuos2 tablet with a number of years of use, I ended up ordering the 12 x 19 Intuos3 on a whim. I'd read some reviews that said owns of the Intuos2 model really didn't need to upgrade. But I have to say I'm glad I did.

First thing you notice, is its massive size, it takes up quite a bit more space than my old 9 x 12, but mirrors my 20in iMac's exstended screen much better.
Second I immediately noticed an improved level of sensitivity, which allows for much more control and line quality.
Third Wacom has gotten rid of the strip of commands along the top of the main drawing area and replaced it with several programmable buttons and a scrolling pad on each side of the tablet. What I'm finding is I use these much more often than the old setup.

Unquestionably I've found this tablet to be an essential new addition to my digital toolkit.

made all the difference
If you are an artist with a skilled hand, this is a great tool. I can draw directly on it and the image appears on the screen. A smaller tablet works for most software applications, but the larger size is important to me because it allows me to trace my larger works as well as giving me the freedom to move around the page.
If most of your artwork is done with the clicking of amouse, then don't get a large pad. But get a pad. It is great to go between a mouse and a stylus since the stylus gives you more drawing options. But, as I said, if you are a drawing artist, you will love this tablet. If the price is holding you back - get over it. Be good to yourself. A mouse will never draw what your hand can.