Wacom Intuos5 graphics tablet

Redefining its high-end graphics tablets, Wacom has given its Intuos line a complete overhaul. Physically speaking, the new range now dons a rubberised, matte black outer padding for comfortably resting palms onto, all around a larger working area for extra edge space for traversing your canvas.

Wacom has listened to customer feedback and have removed the ‘clicky’ buttons featured on Intuos4 tablets. Instead, you can now experience a more tactile feel when making selections, with softer buttons integrated into the rubber-coated surface, all helping to keep eyes focused on the screen instead of the tablet.

“The multi-touch interface in the Intuos5 is Wacom’s most elegant implementation of gesture support to date”, says Guido Möller, product manager professional brands of Wacom Europe.

He explains, “Switching from pen to touch or to gesture-based navigation is a liberating experience, allowing one to reduce repetitive motion and interact more naturally with the computer.”

The tablet’s buttons are touch-sensitive too, requiring just a slight amount of pressure to flag-up on screen which command is about to be activated.

Multi-touch upgrades make the Intuos5 a smarter graphics tablet. From two-finger gestures for zooming and panning, to full five-finger movements allowing Undo and Redo commands to be applied as you work – all of which is fully customisable.

For more information about the new range of tablets, check out Wacom’s official website. Intuos5 is available as a small touch (£199.99), medium touch (£329.99),  medium non-touch (£269.99) and large touch (£429.99).