VEIKKVK1200 V2 Drawing Tablet with Screen,11.6-inch Full-Laminated Graphic Drawing Monitor,2 Battery-Free Pens with Tilt Function,6 Customizable Keys,Anti-Glare Glass(Must be Connected to PC to Work)

Nice looking colors, decent sized display for drawing without being absolutely overboard like a 22in display or far too small like a 12in display.The pen and display response time seems just fine, though pen placement accuracy around the very edges of the screen are a little bit off, which shouldn't be to much of an issue since that's where your taskbar and title bar and brushes and all that junk are.The drivers function just fine under Arch Linux if you use the debtap package to convert the .deb driver file from Veikk's own website, the Veikk driver in the aur currently is very out of date and broken. I run KDE Plasma as well and mirroring the main display, a 1440p ultrawide, to this 1080p 16:9, is functional, scaling it down bi-linearly or so, not nearest neighbor, and cutting off the edges of the main display. It is not perfect, as there are some small and slightly annoying bugs with unrelated software, but the driver does let the pen constrain to the correct screen area. Unsure of other desktop environments.I also can not speak for the Windows or Mac side of drivers and software, they should work just fine, but obviously those OSes suck lol :3 because I use Arch btw.

I bought this tablet back in October of 2022, so I've had it a while and used it quite a lot. Here are the pros and cons I found.Pros:-Amazing beginner tablet due to its lifetime, easy-to-use features, and price.-Comes with 2 stylus pens, which was really handy when one broke (about a year in, which is expected)-The tablet itself connected really easily to the computer and art programs, as well as the pen.-Pen had amazing pressure sensitivity-Personally loved the packaging, and it didn't come damaged.Cons:-After about 2 and a half years, the screen began to peel away from the tablet and develop small air pockets, making the pen inaccurate over those spots.-The only way to change the side buttons that I found was by downloading the associated app on my computer, but by doing so, it messed up the touch sensitivity, so the buttons were mostly useless to me.-The tip of the pen when drawing seemed off by maybe a couple pixels, which didn't make a difference at first, but slowly became more noticeable.Overall review: If you are looking for your first tablet, I would absolutely recommend this one. The only reason I found any of the cons is because of the time I had it, which is pretty good. I would definitely say go for a higher quality one if you're already experienced with other tablets.

Here's the bottom line: Does the VK1200 Veikk tablet provide a legitimate alternative to Wacom's Cintiq line, offering a comparable on-screen drawing experience at a vastly more affordable price point? Absolutely, yes.Are there some things which are important to know in order to make a fully-formed opinion about whether this particular on-screen drawing tool is right for you? Also, yes.First off, the product arrived in its own packaging without any further box or packing material, so I was slightly wary about its condition. However, upon opening the package, I found everything was in excellent shape, no damage at all.The company who makes the Veikk tablet is generous with its accessories (see photo with chapstick for size reference!): you receive TWO stylus pens (great for artists like me who are always misplacing their stylus) as well as a flexible felt case ("pen pocket") for each, a pen holder/stand, plus 28 total extra stylus nibs (8 of which fit inside slots in the pen stand itself, making this pen stand probably the only one I won't eventually throw away). The tablet also comes with a two-fingered drawing glove for minimizing screen-smudges/smoothing your strokes, a screen cleaner cloth, and a small tool for removing/replacing the nibs. It also comes with the cords you need to get started: a USB cord for powering the tablet and an HDMI cord for getting your computer to see the tablet as another monitor. The instruction booklet implies that for some user setups, an adaptor cable (not included) may be needed, but I had no trouble getting the tablet to power on using only the included USB cord. It's refreshing to have much less cord/adapter clutter than I had with my Cintiq.Unfortunately, despite the much less expensive cost, the Veikk is no easier than the Cintiq to set up and get to drawing, and in some ways is more challenging. First of all, there is a bit of a learning curve here, even for someone with decent computer skills and experience with other on-screen drawing tools. To get the Veikk tablet to work properly, the drivers must be downloaded and installed manually. Thankfully, there is an included card printed with the website where the drivers can be found-- just don't expect plug and play functionality.Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, to get the pressure sensitivity to register in Photoshop with this tablet took me a couple of hours of internet research and some irritating trouble-shooting before it would function properly (This is, apparently, a fairly common problem with the Veikk tablets, though not an insurmountable one). But it could discourage those artists who are tech beginners (a shame, as in every other way, this is a GOOD tool for those who want to try an on-screen tablet for the first time and don't have the funds to afford a Cintiq or iPad/Pencil).However, once I got past the initial set up problems, I have to say I really like how it feels to draw on this tablet!It has a nice, lightly toothy surface that feels good to draw on, and the addition of the drawing glove keeps the screen free from hand smudges (The glove itself is a spandex stretch fabric, so should fit most hands, though I found it a bit too big for my smaller-than-average hands). The screen does pick up smudges and fingerprints easily, but they are equally easy to clean off. The tablet has six programmable buttons that by default are on the left side, but with some fiddling in the tablet settings, you can set it into left-hand mode so you can flip the tablet around to get the buttons on the right-hand side.The matte plastic stylus itself has a nice grippy texture, but is very light. Much lighter than the iPad's Pencil, and lighter than wacom tablet pens-- perhaps the heft of an average wooden pencil. The weight took some getting used to, and both the pen and pen holder feel somewhat cheap because of how light they are, but it definitely isn't a deal-breaker for me, and after some use I like it just fine. The size of the pen feels good: thinner than the Cintiq pens, but bulkier than Apple's Pencil.The tablet is fairly light, but thanks to the metal body it doesn't feel cheap. It's a good tablet for using in your lap, but it doesn't have any feet, a stand, or any way to set it at any angle aside from flat if you use it on a flat desk (Veikk's more pro-level tablets do provide this kind of stand however, if that's something you've gotta have). The VK1200 is an appealing size to hold, smaller than the smallest available Cintiq by 2 inches in both length and height (the VK1200 tablet is about 12.5"x7.5" and the monitor display dimensions are about 10"x5.75").The actual drawable area is a bit smaller than this, however as any lines or strokes drawn within a 1/4 of an inch on each edge of the display will be disrupted (see the pink border area in photo of tablet screen). Additionally, I discovered that if one tries to draw a line that starts off or near the edge of the display, an odd glitch will shoot a long, straight pen stroke across the whole screen (see photo). If one tries to draw a stroke that starts in the drawable area and goes OFF the display, the line will cut short before reaching the edge of the screen. These things are frustrating on their own, but also make Full-Screen Mode in Photoshop difficult to use, especially without also having a mouse handy, as the tablet won't register the pen on the edge of the screen where you need the cursor to hover in order to pop out the hidden menus. If, however, you work in Standard Screen (with menus), or Full Screen with Menu Bar, this ~1/4 inch zone is much less of an issue and shouldn't interfere with drawing. I should also point out that my old Cintiq (can't speak for the current models) also struggles with keeping strokes smooth toward the outside edges of the drawable screen, so that part of the issue isn't unique to the Veikk. And it doesn't make the tablet unusable by any means.IN SUMMATION:Pros:~Very affordable price (more than $400 less than cheapest cintiq)~A great option for someone looking to upgrade to an on-screen drawing tablet without breaking the bank~Sleek, attractive design, comfy size~No bulky adapters, only two cords~Generous with included accessories~Toothy, satisfying drawing surface that feels good to work on~Responsive and smooth drawing (once you get that pen pressure issue fixed)~Good looking screenCons:~Takes some trouble shooting to get pen pressure to work~Not the best for tech beginners~Not compatible with full-screen mode in PhotoshopOverall, the Veikk VK1200 tablet is a worthwhile purchase if you are looking to transition to on-screen drawing without having to spend nearly as much as Wacom's products demand. The drawing experience itself is just as smooth and satisfying as it is on the Cintiq, so long as you don't mind the up front investment of energy in getting everything to work properly, or if you are lucky enough to have a tech friend to help you out. :)

The responsiveness is pretty awesome, the screen size is perfect and screen quality is also pretty good- really depends on what size of canvas/pixels you draw in. The instructions are really thorough and easy to understand aswell so it's not complicated at all, theres also an online manual and thorough tutorials which says a lot about this tablet. Works extremely well with Ibis paint X and medibang. Works like another monitor, a lot of nibs too. As for the cords it came with I'd say that can be a little bit short though. I do recommend to get some sort of tablet holder/stand aswell.

My daughter loves it.

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I'm not writing a real review for this thing just know it's annoying to work with, you will struggle to get both cables to work right and connect properly if you have a PC and not a laptop (I have both, but using it on my laptop has me sittin' like a shrimp more than I already do and my PC just refuses to let this thing connect to it. Not sure if it knows it's too good for this drawing tablet so it rejects it but I digress). But it's my fault for not paying attention to what I was buying. If you want a screen for your drawing tablet like I do, shoot for standalone. This thing was taking too much of my mental health for me to give it anymore of my time and energy.