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The Verge
6 days ago
- The Verge
Wacom's new MovinkPad drawing tablet doesn't need a PC
Wacom has announced the MovinkPad 11, an all-in-one Android-powered tablet for digital illustrators who want to draw on the go. Unlike other display drawing tablets in Wacom's lineup, the $449 MovinkPad doesn't need to be connected to a laptop or PC, placing it in direct competition with the Apple Pencil and iPad combo that's proved incredibly popular with digital artists. Unlike Apple's iPad lineup, however, the 11.45-inch MovinkPad prioritizes digital drawing capabilities over typical activities you would use a tablet for. The MovinkPad features a 2200 x 1440p resolution display with touchscreen support and anti-glare etched glass to reduce reflections and fingerprints. While the Movink drawing tablet that Wacom launched last year features an OLED display, the MovinkPad uses an IPS screen. The display has a color performance of 16.7 million colors and a 99 percent sRGB color gamut coverage ratio. At 10.5 x 7.2 x 0.3 inches, it's slightly larger than the 11-inch iPad Air and weighs 1.3 pounds (588 grams) compared to Apple's one-pound (460 grams) offering. The rest of the MovinkPad features would be fairly forgettable on a regular tablet: it runs on Android 14, features a 5 megapixel front camera, a 4.7 megapixel rear camera, dual microphones, stereo speakers, and support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.2 It also includes a USB-C port for charging and 7700mAh lithium-ion battery, but Wacom doesn't mention what battery life you can expect from a single charge. Under the hood, the MovinkPad 11 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 processor, the same mid-ranged chip used in the Lenovo Tab Plus that launched last year. The MovinkPad only comes with 8GB of memory and 128GB of storage, which can't be expanded. That limitation isn't ideal for a tablet that users will want to save a lot of image files without relying on cloud storage. The MovinkPad supports the same 8,192 pressure levels and 60-degree pen tilt angles as Wacom's main drawing display tablet lineup. It comes with the customizable Wacom Pro Pen 3, which includes a nib holder and customizable side switches, and supports a range of third-party digital pens from brands such as Dr. Grip, Lamy, and Staedtler. That Android 14 support means that the MovinkPad can support a range of popular digital illustration apps that are available on the Google Play store, including Clip Studio Paint, Ibis Paint, and Krita, and comes with the Wacom Canvas sketching app pre-installed. iPads still have an edge here because Procreate — often ranked as the top creative app on Apple's App Store — is an iOS exclusive for now, though Procreate developer James Cuda has mused on plans to bring it to other platforms eventually. The MovinkPad 11 is a far cry from Wacom's previous attempts to launch an all-in-one drawing tablet: the MobileStudio Pro series came with built-in PC hardware, which made it too heavy to lug around easily and cost up to $3,500, which also made it too expensive for hobbyist illustrators to consider. At $449, the MovinkPad undercuts Wacom's MobileStudio Pro line, but the cheapest A16 chip iPad ($349) is still a more affordable choice, even with the additional requirement to purchase a first-gen Apple Pencil ($99). Still, the Wacom Pro Pen 3 support and other illustration-focused goodies may give Wacom the opportunity to poach customers who were looking at Apple's more expensive iPad models.
Malaysian Reserve
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malaysian Reserve
Draw Instantly, Anywhere: Wacom MovinkPad 11 Sparks Limitless Creativity
Wacom MovinkPad 11 is a breakthrough portable creative pad that redefines what a digital drawing device can be. Unlike entertainment-focused tablets, it's built to capture inspiration the moment it strikes and help users dive into drawing — anytime, anywhere. Its Quick drawing function and seamless workflow keep creativity flowing from the start. TOKYO, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today Wacom unveils Wacom MovinkPad 11, an all-in-one creative pad that brings drawing into daily life with ease. Whether sketching for fun or capturing inspiration, this device makes it easy to start drawing right away. Designed for instant creativity, it's ready the moment you pick up the pen, running Android 14 for a familiar, intuitive experience. No Limits. Just Draw. Not just another tablet, the Wacom MovinkPad 11 is designed to make digital drawing simple and fun from day one. It includes everything needed to start drawing — no PC, no setup, just a digital pen and canvas. Its lightweight body features an 11.45-inch multi-touch display with anti-glare etched glass that reduces reflections and keeps you focused. It comes with the battery-free Wacom Pro Pen 3, widely used and trusted by professionals across creative industries, for its precision and a natural drawing feel. With a tap and brief hold of the pen, the device wakes up and is ready when inspiration strikes. Whether at home, at school, in a café, or on the road, the Wacom MovinkPad 11 fits easily into everyday creative moments. 'The Wacom MovinkPad 11 is for people who just can't stop drawing,' said Koji Yano, Senior Vice President, Wacom Branded Business. 'Whether you love to doodle between classes or are moving up from drawing on a smartphone screen, this portable creative pad makes it easier and more fun to just draw. And this is just the beginning — stay tuned for what's to come in the portable creative pad series.' Creative Apps to Get Started The included Wacom Canvas app supports freehand sketching and light illustration. A two-year license of Clip Studio Paint DEBUT — an entry version of the app used by creative professionals — offers an easy start with 40,000+ brushes, and features for comics, 3D, and animation. The Quick drawing function makes starting easy. Just tap and hold the pen on the screen to launch Wacom Canvas and start sketching right away. A tap takes you into Clip Studio Paint to refine your work, which is saved automatically to Wacom Shelf. 'The Wacom MovinkPad 11 is poised to be a comfortable digital canvas for everyone, from those exploring digital art to those engaged in creative work,' said Tetsuya Kobayashi, Executive Officer at Celsys. 'Paired with Clip Studio Paint, it offers a refined, intuitive creative experience wherever creativity takes you.' Customize Your Setup with Pens and Accessories In addition to Wacom Pro Pen 3, it also supports digital pens from familiar stationery brands like Dr. Grip, LAMY, and STAEDTLER, offering options to match your personal style. The Wacom MovinkPad 11 Case with Stand is also available, designed to protect your device and double as a stand for comfortable drawing angles. The Wacom MovinkPad 11 is coming this summer. To learn more about the product, visit: About Wacom Wacom is a global leader in digital pen solutions, offering intuitive tools for writing and drawing. Our products are trusted across creative fields — from studios and classrooms to healthcare — supporting students and professionals alike. Wacom pen technologies also power many pen-enabled PCs, tablets, and phones through partnerships with top tech brands. Photo – View original content:
Phone Arena
10-07-2025
- Phone Arena
The Z Fold makes the ultimate sacrifice in order to survive
Galaxy Z Fold 7 The Galaxy Z Fold is fighting for survival Receive the latest editorials Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy foldable phone The future of foldable phones — they have to feel like 'normal' ones foldable phones I also assume that another hidden reason was that Samsung needed the room inside the phone for the Wacom digitizers that makes the S Pen use possible. Will you miss the S Pen? Samsung asked, the market responded With last year's Z Fold 5 before that, sales were allegedly, reportedly, that's-what-they-say — not satisfactory or near projections. So, Samsung had to shuffle and accept a few cold, hard truths. Ever heard of the ? It was released in October 2024 in limited markets — South Korea and China. And it can be viewed as the prototype of the Z Fold 7 that was launched yesterday. Thinner body, bigger screens… no S Pen. It Multiple times. Back then, I theorized that Samsung was gauging interest and checking if sacrificing the S Pen would be viewed as a negative. One may argue that setting up production lines takes many months, so my theory that the Z Fold 6 SE was a test run for the Z Fold 7 is bogus, since the plan was in motion long before October 2024. OK, fine. Alternative take — the Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE may have been a soft preamble, a coded message to the fans. Reading something like 'OK, guys, we heard you, look — we know how to make one of the thin ones, it's coming, hang on'. In my head canon, both theories are somewhat right. I can't be persuaded that Samsung didn't have some sort of contingency in case the Z Fold 6 SE flopped terribly. The S Pen never had a place on the Z Fold anyway Hold on, pitchforks down. I am an avid But. Why am I not using a Z Fold 6 with an S Pen? The big display is an obvious choice for the stylus, right? Huge canvas, more room for notes or drawing. But also, no place to put said stylus. You probably know that ever since S Pen support was added with the Galaxy Z Fold 3, the only way to get one to attach to the phone was by buying a dedicated S Pen case. A bulky, plastic, hard-to-pocket case with a slot for the S Pen. Samsung tried solutions, it made the entire stylus design thinner, so that the case could be somewhat thinner. Users still had issues with it. Either the heft that the case adds, or the S Pen dropping out of the case and getting misplaced. And we are back to the start of the article — it felt like a compromise. And compromises is not what you want to be paying $1,800 (plus the price of the S Pen case) for. Rumors are that Samsung is working on developing alternate tech — an active S Pen that doesn't need a digitizer inside the Z Fold to work so accurately. Either the tech has been scrapped or it's simply not there yet. And, let's be honest with ourselves. There are very few S Pen users out there that actually use the stylus regularly, daily, a lot. Most of us use it once in a blue moon and 'It's nice'. It's nice to mark up your calendar. It's nice to lay your signature on a PDF without having to print and scan the document. It's nice to take notes by hand because it's so natural. But the market has shifted. People don't want a feature that's 'nice' — they want a foldable phone that's excellent. The good news is that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is giving us strong indications that it may be just that. The bad news is that it had to sacrifice the S Pen along the way. Oh, and it's $200 more expensive *runs away*. I also assume that another hidden reason was that Samsung needed the room inside the phone for the Wacom digitizers that makes the S Pen use last year's Galaxy Z Fold 6 , and even thebefore that, sales were allegedly, reportedly, that's-what-they-say — not satisfactory or near projections. So, Samsung had to shuffle and accept a few cold, hard heard of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition ? It was released in October 2024 in limited markets — South Korea and China. And it can be viewed as the prototype of thethat was launched yesterday. Thinner body, bigger screens… no S sold out Back then, I theorized that Samsung was gauging interest and checking if sacrificing the S Pen would be viewed as a negative. One may argue that setting up production lines takes many months, so my theory that theSE was a test run for theis bogus, since the plan was in motion long before October fine. Alternative take — theSE may have been a soft preamble, a coded message to the fans. Reading something like 'OK, guys, we heard you, look — we know how to make one of the thin ones, it's coming, hang on'.In my head canon, both theories are somewhat right. I can't be persuaded that Samsung didn't have some sort of contingency in case theSE flopped on, pitchforks down. I am an avid Galaxy S24 Ultra user and not one to advocate for the removal of the S Pen. On the contrary — I do use the stylus and enjoy it as a am I not using awith an S Pen? The big display is an obvious choice for the stylus, right? Huge canvas, more room for notes or also, no place to put said stylus. You probably know that ever since S Pen support was added with the Galaxy Z Fold 3, the only way to get one to attach to the phone was by buying a dedicated S Pen case.A bulky, plastic, hard-to-pocket case with a slot for the S Pen. Samsung tried solutions, it made the entire stylus design thinner, so that the case could be somewhat thinner. Users still had issues with it. Either the heft that the case adds, or the S Pen dropping out of the case and getting misplaced. And we are back to the start of the article — it felt like a compromises is not what you want to be paying $1,800 (plus the price of the S Pen case) are that Samsung is working on developing alternate tech — an active S Pen that doesn't need a digitizer inside the Z Fold to work so accurately. Either the tech has been scrapped or it's simply not there let's be honest with ourselves. There are very few S Pen users out there that actually use the stylus regularly, daily, a lot. Most of us use it once in a blue moon and 'It's nice'. It's nice to mark up your calendar. It's nice to lay your signature on a PDF without having to print and scan the document. It's nice to take notes by hand because it's so the market has shifted. People don't want a feature that's 'nice' — they want athat's good news is that theis giving us strong indications that it may be just that. The bad news is that it had to sacrifice the S Pen along the way. Oh, and it's $200 more expensive *runs away*. Grab Surfshark VPN now at more than 50% off and with 3 extra months for free! Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase This offer is not available in your area. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 7 yesterday and hooray — the rumors were true. We get a nice, thin phone that feels almost 'normal' when folded, barely thicker than a Galaxy S25 Ultra . And an external screen that you can actually dual-thumb type on due to it being good news, all things the community has been begging for. But, silently, in the background, something sinister is waiting to ruin your day. Thedoes not support an S Pen.I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly question may be 'Why?' but the answer is pretty obviousIt's been a good 6 years since the original Galaxy Fold launched. Wow, time that time, multiple other manufacturers tried their hand in the foldable space — Vivo, Oppo, Honor, OnePlus, even Google. And they began shaping the future of that particular type of smartphone. That's right, Samsung may have been first to the party, but failed to stay in the seat of foldable phones had major downsides to them. Yes, they were expensive, but that wasn't the end of it. If you wanted a, you'd have to also live with some compromises. A thick, heavy brick weighing down your pocket. An external display that's good for quick notification checks, but too tiny for prolonged use. And a downgraded camera by one, those compromises were being dealt with by the competition. All the while, Samsung was covering its ears, singing la la went on a mission to make the thinnest possible, while Vivo and Huawei were pushing to improve the cameras they can fit on those thin waffles. The community responded positively. It was clear — we want to be able to use a folded phone without the downsides. The cover screen has to be wide, and the overall build has to feel easy to handle (or hard to drop).Meanwhile, Samsung was sticking to its guns. I did have the chance to ask 'Why' the cover screen on the Galaxy Z Fold 5 was still narrow, and the response I got was that Samsung wanted a very clear difference in experience between the two screens. The external one was for one-hand use — think taking it out of your pocket to reply to a text, while holding groceries in your other hand. The internal was the big canvas for deep dives and prolonged fair enough. But let's be honest, the cover screen was so tall and the phone body so thick, that one-handed use never felt completely convenient. Especially if you had an official case with super-raised lip around that screen.
Tom's Guide
03-07-2025
- Tom's Guide
This $50 trackball mouse is the most comfy I've ever used — here's why
Roughly a decade ago my career as a journalist took a turn when I started noticing sharp, shooting pains in my hands and wrists after a day at the computer. Thus began my quest for a pain-free workspace, and in the years since I've switched out basically every element of my PC for a more ergonomic option. I bought an Uplift V2 standing desk to replace my old particle board shell, for example, got my hands on a more ergonomic Mavix M9 chair and invested in a decent laptop stand for working more comfortably on the road. These were easy switches to make, and they've paid off in terms of productivity and pain relief. But one of the harder decisions to make was how to replace my trusty ol' Microsoft IntelliMouse. I loved that thing, but when my hand started cramping after a few hours of resting on its flat, rounded shell I knew I had to try something else. So I started buying and testing all sorts of mouse replacements: ergonomic vertical mice, trackball mice, trackpads and even a Wacom tablet. Many have been great, but recently the folks at Elecom sent us the most comfortable trackball I've ever used and I'm not sure I'll ever be able to give it up. I'm talking about the Elecom Huge Trackball Mouse, which I'm just going to call the Elecom Huge from here on out because it's a great name. This beast of a trackball mouse comes in either wireless or wired varieties, and Elecom was nice enough to send us a wireless model to test out. After using it for weeks of work, I have to say the extra-large trackball and wide, sloped chassis are the most comfortable of any mouse I've ever used. This is a wireless version of the Elecom Huge trackball mouse that comes with a USB-A dongle you can plug into a PC. The mouse comes with an extra-large 52mm trackball, eight buttons and a scroll wheel, all of which are customizable and programmable via Elecom's Mouse Assistant app. If you'd rather avoid Amazon, it's currently $5 cheaper when purchased directly from Elecom. Price check: $49 @ Elecom Of course, a big reason for that might be that my hands seem to be a bit on the larger side compared to most folks. That became acutely clear to me when I started reviewing laptops and peripherals here at Tom's Guide, because I quickly realized my hands feel a little too cramped on most tech gear. The extra-large trackball and wide chassis don't force me to contort my hand to use them, and the rubber padding where the wrist rests helps support my wrist during marathon mousing sessions. Lots of folks love 13-inch laptops like the MacBook Air M4, for example, and I'm fond of it too, but the keyboard on a 13-inch laptop is just too small for me to comfortably type on. A comfy keyboard is one of the top things I look for when buying a laptop, so I tend to buy larger notebooks like the MacBook Air 15-inch M4. So while most trackball mice are good enough for me, they cause my hand to cramp up the same way any normal-sized mouse would because my paw is too big to comfortably to grip the device. But with the Elecom Huge, I feel like I've finally found a trackball mouse built for my massive mitts. The number one thing I love about this mouse is how comfortable it feels to use for hours at a time. The extra-large trackball and wide chassis don't force me to contort my hand to use them, and the rubber padding where the wrist rests helps support my wrist during marathon mousing sessions. The Elecom Huge is highly useful, too thanks to its eight programmable buttons and scroll wheel. You can customize its functions to your liking using the free (and good) Elecom Mouse Assistant software, and you can flip between three DPI settings (500, 1,000 and 1,500) to fine-tune how it feels to whip the mouse cursor around. Admittedly, the contoured buttons took me a little getting used to, especially the small thin ones that rest beneath your ring and pinky fingers. Even after a few weeks of use I still sometimes mix them up or hit one by accident, though that probably has more to do with user error than poor design. If it's not clear yet, I really like the Elecom Huge and think it might be the best trackball mouse I've ever used. But again, I bet a big reason for that is that my hands typically feel too large to comfortably use most PC peripherals, so this extra-large input device probably isn't a great choice for everyone. While researching it, for example, I stumbled across reviews from some users that criticized the Elecom Huge for not providing enough support to their hands or wrists. So if you're on the fence about whether to get one yourself, I recommend doing what you can to try it out before you buy. But for $50 (or $55 if you buy through Amazon) I think it's not the worst product to take a flier on, especially if (like me) you've been suffering from hand and wrist pain due to feeling uncomfortably cramped by your current mouse.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
Hold fire if you're shopping for a drawing tablet – new Wacom Cintiqs are coming
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Wacom Cintiq tablets have long been a fixture in our pick of the best drawing tablets, and we'll soon have a new trio of devices to review. The Japanese company has today announced the launch of a new generation of Cintiq pen displays with a thinner builds and higher resolution. We're told the new Wacom Cintiq 16, Cintiq 24 and Cintiq 24 Touch will have a slim, fanless design to reduce noise and make them more practical for moving about. The 24-inch models will be nearly half the thickness of the previous 22-inch mode at just 21mm. Image 1 of 2 Image 2 of 2 The new Cintiq 16 gets a resolution boost from 1,920 x 1,080 to 2,560 x 1,600 pixels. The 24in models (pen-only or pen + touch) have QHD resolution of 2560 x 1440 and will come with an adjustable stand. All three models support USB-C connection. They'll still use the existing Pro Pen 3. Direct bonding minimises the gap between pen tip and cursor. They'll also inherit the more expensive Cintiq Pro range's anti-glare etched glass, replacing the previous models' film to better reduce reflection and eye fatigue. Image 1 of 2 Image 2 of 2 Wacom's also announced the launch of a new Pro Pen 3 Wood Grip as an optional extra. It says this provides a more natural feel in the hand. The tablets are slated for released in the northern hemisphere summer, so I presume within the next couple of moths. You'll be able to learn more at the Wacom websit. For comparison, see our pick of the best Wacom tablets.
