Why would someone buy this instead of the Cintiq Companion? Just price?
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I can't speak for everyone, but I know many users are Mac-savvy and the companion only comes with Windows. The hybrid can work with existing Mac and Linux machines (or an existing Windows machine that's built more powerful than the companion) as a regular Cintiq 13HD, but pull it out and you can use it with Android software. A Linux distro can be installed on the Windows 8 companion alongside Windows or replace Windows entirely, but adjusting Wacom settings in Linux has always been a pain for me, especially to disable its super sensitive touch, so I never bothered trying. I'm sure some Linux forums are talking about it, though. They can answer more questions about that. I can't speak for everyone, but I know many users are Mac-savvy and the companion only comes with Windows. The hybrid can work with existing Mac and Linux machines (or an existing Windows machine that's built more powerful than the companion) as a regular Cintiq 13HD, but pull it out and you can use it with Android software. A Linux distro can be installed on the Windows 8 companion alongside Windows or replace Windows entirely, but adjusting Wacom settings in Linux has always been a pain for me, especially to disable its super sensitive touch, so I never bothered trying. I'm... » Read More I can't speak for everyone, but I know many users are Mac-savvy and the companion only comes with Windows. The hybrid can work with existing Mac and Linux machines (or an existing Windows machine that's built more powerful than the companion) as a regular Cintiq 13HD, but pull it out and you can use it with Android software. A Linux distro can be installed on the Windows 8 companion alongside Windows or replace Windows entirely, but adjusting Wacom settings in Linux has always been a pain for me, especially to disable its super sensitive touch, so I never bothered trying. I'm sure some Linux forums are talking about it, though. They can answer more questions about that. « Show Less
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I think not just price. It depends on how you are using it. I don't use mine inside much, but I bought it so that if I want to do some linework on my desktop, I can plug it in and draw right on the screen using all the programs on the desktop. The real use I am using it for now is drawing and painting outside or away from my desktop. I don't need photoshop, just painting a sketching tools, so I prefer this one because it has an 11 hour battery life. the Companion, if not plugged in is only 4 hours. If you legitimately need all desktop apps and work plugged in on this thing all the time, you need the companion. I think not just price. It depends on how you are using it. I don't use mine inside much, but I bought it so that if I want to do some linework on my desktop, I can plug it in and draw right on the screen using all the programs on the desktop. The real use I am using it for now is drawing and painting outside or away from my desktop. I don't need photoshop, just painting a sketching tools, so I prefer this one because it has an 11 hour battery life. the Companion, if not plugged in is only 4 hours. If you legitimately need all desktop apps and work plugged in on this thing all the time, you... » Read More I think not just price. It depends on how you are using it. I don't use mine inside much, but I bought it so that if I want to do some linework on my desktop, I can plug it in and draw right on the screen using all the programs on the desktop. The real use I am using it for now is drawing and painting outside or away from my desktop. I don't need photoshop, just painting a sketching tools, so I prefer this one because it has an 11 hour battery life. the Companion, if not plugged in is only 4 hours. If you legitimately need all desktop apps and work plugged in on this thing all the time, you need the companion. « Show Less
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price is one.also an artist on youtube pointed out that once windows is outdated this product wil b outdated. i mainly got the hybrid for the price and im a mac user so im not a huge fan of windows. thats pretty much it although i love my hybrid im currently saving for the 22hd
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You can never upgrade or modify the Cintiq Companion. It's basically a mediocre computer and will become outdated very quickly. It's as-is stats are very poor if you're a professional artist handling files in PS that are larger than 3000x3000px and 300dpi. And the inability to hook it up to a desktop computer to use as a monitor is just silly and basically halves the usage of the thing. If it could be used as a "normal" Cintiq, it's meh stats wouldn't even matter.
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You can connect the Companion Hybrid to a computer and use it as a traditional cintiq or second monitor, The companion is a standalone computer and cannot be used as a second monitor,
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That's the biggest reason, yes, but also because some people want to use it as a traditional cintiq when connected to a computer. The companion can't do that.
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I am getting both, but I started with the cintiq companion hybrid because it in the traditional cintiq that connects to my MacBook Pro or any other computer. I have my MacBook Pro partition with Windowswhich program installed on both operating systems system. I will get the Windows version when the new generation comes out, but keep in mind that the hardware will become obsolete in a short period of time. The Cintiq companion hybrid is an amazing tool for artists. I absolutely love this thing.
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Also waiting for my Cintiq to ship. I purchased it May 1, 2011. Does anyone have any current deliveries to speak of. Just trying to get an idea of realistic wait times for this. Some people have made reviews on the product as current as a month ago, so just looking to hear from anyone that has in fact received this item in 2011.
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I guess it is just a sale. I started my shopping process at Best Buy and noticed that the other cameras with the wifi feature were 160+ and I didn't really need that (I can deal with putting the little card in my laptop). I was all set to buy another camera but they couldn't find it in the store and getting one from a store that had several in stock was a major ordeal that was going to take an hour. I gave up and left. If they don't want to sell me a camera, too bad for them. I looked on Amazon and saw this and saw the great price (only $15 more than the more basic one I was going to buy) and snapped it up. I also got the leather case as an add on. It protects the camera well.
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The Wacom Intuos3 tablet does not display anything on the tablet itself; you have to get used to watching the PC screen as you're moving the pen over the surface of the tablet.Wacom does put out the Cintiq line of tablets which DO display your image right on the tablet itself, but of course these are much more expensive. The cheapest of these will set you back a thousand dollars, and even then, some of the people who have used the cheapest Cintiq seem to regard it as a beta product, a little rough around the edges. (There is a better Cintiq tablet, but it costs around $2000.)
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So that when Best Buy or Staples sells it, they can inform you that you have to buy the outrageous $35 USB cable to go with it. People comparison-shop for the printers, but not for the cable. I assume it's the only way that brick and mortar store can make money...
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Chances are if it IS cheaper anywhere else, it's being sold from an unreliable retailer. I had a rather frustrating experience with one such retailer in buying my Rebel XT -- they pulled a bait-and-switch on me. If you want to look for a retailer selling for less, I would advise you to read the reviews for that retailer, sorted by lowest rating first.
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I've had that slick problem with the 12WX. The companion's screen has a bit of texture on it and the feel is a huge improvement if you draw slow. It doesn't really help you if you draw fast. HOWEVER, Wacom has "Hard Felt Nibs" available separately (5-pack for $5). It adds a lot of friction and gives you the feel of drawing with a pencil on paper. Switch out some those extra standard nibs in the pen case with some felt ones, and you'll be good! I use my felt nibs for digital inking and painting where I need to be slower and precise, and then switch back to the standard nib for sketching where I need more fluid movement. In the old Cintiq, I needed the Felt nib on all the time even for just sketching, and since they wear down, I needed a new pack of felt nibs every 18 months, but it's just like restocking pencils, so it's okay. Oh, and if you go with the felt nibs on the Companion, first use leaves trails of dust that looks like screen scratches. They clean off easily with the wiping cloth that comes with the Companion.
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Including a display in the tablet would be incredibly expensive; however, Wacom does offer the Cintiq line which provides exactly that. There are also cheaper tablets from Yiynova that do that as well. Personally I prefer the detached tablet, because then my hand doesn't get in the way of seeing what I'm working on. Also, having a 1:1 correlation between the pen and the mouse cursor makes it more annoying to have any slight accuracy or latency problem, while if you have your hand decoupled from the cursor those issues aren't as noticeable.
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Unfortunately, nothing has officially been announced from Wacom. They tend to not announce new products until right when they're about to come out (such as the Intuos 5), so it's anyone's guess when a new version will be available, if it ever will be. I, for one, am really hoping for an update to the 12wx because I'd like to upgrade to a Cintiq after using the Intuos 3 for years. I find the larger Cintiq models to be too big for my needs (and expensive!), but everyone is different. Here's hoping Wacom is listening to its customers and comes out with an update to the 12wx very soon. I know I will buy it!
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Today's deal is the $742 and in addition to the body, you get a Pentax Optio (a slightly hidden offer on the electronics' page--it doesn't come up if you select the K20 directly). I already have an Optio in my briefcase. I rather have the price of the Optio discounted from the K20.
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An Intuos 5 body with a CINTIQ screen on it would be PERFECT. The 15" model. Instant purchase.
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Hello Mallory. For this Cintiq you defintely need a computer connected to it for it to function properly. Its not like a Cintiq Hybrid or anything like that where its mobile. Think of it like a second monitor. You can connect it to a laptop as well which is what I do. I connect mine to my Macbook Pro.
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The cintiq is just another display for what is showing on ur computer screen. just like an hdmi chord. but there are tools u can use in certain programs to blow up the scale of a smaller image.
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Thanks for your review and great job on the research. I need your opinion on something. Although, the current price of the XT and and XTi is less than $200.00. difference, the List price is the XTI is twice as much as the XI. I kind of agree that the XTi isn't really much of an upgrade over the XTi and some of the superior features of the XIT I'm not really to concern about except the 8MP and 10MP. I'm not a proffesional or anything like nor I plan to do large prints, but should I pay those extra bucks just for 10MP? Please help anyone.
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$100 more bucks for an extra 28~gigs? ouch. might as well just buy the 32gb edition and then pick up a Sandisk 128gb SD card that comes out soon (yes, it's compatible) and get more for your money. just my opinion though!
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ohhh, thats a hard question since I don't have experience with the Wacom Cintiq. As far as I know I don't think you can use this tablet the same as a Wacom. If you have the link of someone saying it could be a good alternative, please send it over. This tablet can not be used as a Wacom for Adobe Illustrator on Windows/Mac OS (As far as I know) for example. You will have to depend on the Android drawing software available, like Quill, NoteScript, etc. The Wacom Cintiq is for professional illustrators, I don't think you should get this for this kind of professional work, at least, not without knowing the Android software you want to use for that. Regards. Martín ohhh, thats a hard question since I don't have experience with the Wacom Cintiq. As far as I know I don't think you can use this tablet the same as a Wacom. If you have the link of someone saying it could be a good alternative, please send it over. This tablet can not be used as a Wacom for Adobe Illustrator on Windows/Mac OS (As far as I know) for example. You will have to depend on the Android drawing software available, like Quill, NoteScript, etc. The Wacom Cintiq is for professional illustrators, I don't think you should get this for this kind of professional... » Read More ohhh, thats a hard question since I don't have experience with the Wacom Cintiq. As far as I know I don't think you can use this tablet the same as a Wacom. If you have the link of someone saying it could be a good alternative, please send it over. This tablet can not be used as a Wacom for Adobe Illustrator on Windows/Mac OS (As far as I know) for example. You will have to depend on the Android drawing software available, like Quill, NoteScript, etc. The Wacom Cintiq is for professional illustrators, I don't think you should get this for this kind of professional work, at least, not without knowing the Android software you want to use for that. Regards. Martín « Show Less
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Yes I also noticed that. I had purchased this camera last month and returned mine for an exchange due to possibly being defective (after an email exchange with Canon support). Unfortunately they then emailed me that they no longer had it in stock and didn't know when they were going to get more. They could only offer me a refund. They finally showed it back in stock but then I was amazed at the price! I even emailed them to find out why but just got a non answer (to be expected I guess) about how their suppliers set the prices. As you say, this price is higher than Canons, so it makes you wonder what they are playing at. I guess they don't want anyone to buy it from them...!