Wacom displays and tablets have been essential tools for artists and designers since the 1980s replace the mouse with a pen drawing, photo editing, etc. for. This generation includes pen screens: screens that connect directly to your computer where you draw with a pen. But Wacom says Apple created something completely new just weeks before launch Improve iPad displays. The latest pen is called a display model Movink, and this is the company’s first OLED screen. It’s also Wacom’s thinnest and lightest ever, offering a 13-inch workspace.
Inside, a Samsung-made OLED panel offers full HD resolution with 10-bit color and a 100,000:1 contrast ratio. According to Wacom, you can expect a “perfect black point” thanks to the OLED qualities. Because color accuracy is key for artists, Movink covers 100 percent of DCI-P3 and 95 percent of Adobe RGB, with a Delta E difference of 2 or less. The pen display is factory calibrated to industry standards and maintains up to two custom color profiles, the company says. It is both Pantone and Pantone SkinTone approved, with additional calibration available in the Wacom Color Manager.
The OLED panel has its advantages in addition to its appearance. Wacom says the Movink has the fastest response time among pen displays and offers increased pen detection height. The company promises no ripple or light leakage, and the device runs cooler and quieter than other models. Movink is also a customizable touchscreen with two buttons in a thin bezel for quick access to your most used tools.
Wacom says the Movink is the thinnest and lightest pen display it has ever made, weighing just 420 grams and measuring 4 millimeters at its thinnest point. The company explains that it is 66 percent thinner and 55 percent lighter Wacom One 13 Touchcomparably sized selection designed more for beginners. The screen is covered with Corning’s Gorilla Glass and the body is made of magnesium alloy, so you can carry it around with your laptop in a bag without worry.
Of course, the pen is an important part of this setup. The Movink comes with a specially designed version of the Pro Pen 3, according to Wacom. Cintiq Pro line from screens. More specifically, the Pro Pen 3’s sensitivity and tilt detection help with everything from detailed digital drawing to fine line work. Wacom has improved the pen tip design to increase visibility which improves the overall drawing experience. A nib remover and replacement nibs are stored inside the pen, so you can quickly fix any problem, even if you’re working outside of your normal studio space.
Movink is also the first high-end pen display to support Wacom’s Dual Pen technology, which lets you use styluses from other companies. The list of supported devices includes Samsung, Staedtler, Lamy, Dr. Includes pens from Grip and others. Plus, you can use Wacom’s UD pens from One line devices, as well as older versions of Pro Pen with Movink. The display is compatible with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, and Android, and connects to your laptop or desktop computer via a single USB-C cable (requires 15-watt power delivery).
Wacom Movink is now available on the company’s online store For $750 (€850 and £730). The company will also offer foldable stand For $80 and $45. However, both of those items are currently out of stock.