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Tablet monitor that stands on it's own. Not a centiq alternative. Professional tool, consumer price.
UPDATE: 6/7 I'm adding on a star because I am extremely happy with the purchase after dealing with the hiccups, I haven't had any problems for months.I don't want to write that this thing has driver problems, because for the most part if you follow instructions and have a 3.0 USB port there really shouldn't be driver conflict with windows 10. However, if you use windows 10 on a 2.0 USB port, your drivers will crash every 10 minutes, and the tablet will draw only straight lines after the drivers crash.SO TO MAKE THIS AS PAINLESS AS POSSIBLE FOR YOU, IF YOU ARE GOING TO BUY THIS TABLET:1. Use Windows 10, if you use the 5.X drivers for windows 7 and you have problems with stylus tracking, it's a conflict between drivers and graphics card, which is a lot harder to deal with than having it crash because of USB 2.0.2. Have 1 USB 3.0 port available for use, to plug the tablet monitor into.3. Make sure all WACOM drivers are uninstalled.4. For all this information on how to install the drivers correctly and not just a small checklist [...]Anyway, the tablet once you get past the annoying driver issues(and admittedly my own stupidity for not looking to see if it's USB 3.0), this thing is a dream. It tracks amazingly, has good pen pressure, the drivers are idiot proof to operate. Customer service from pandacity is fantastic, and I'm probably going to stick with this company BECAUSE of their outstanding support.Legitimately the only reason I'm giving this 4 stars instead of 5 is because I had driver issues and a port issue that required me to buy a 3.0 expansion card for ports. Otherwise this things a dream. Granted, all tablet monitors seem to not be plug and play EVER, there's always problems.Once you work past the driver/ port problems, this thing works amazingly, is sturdy but not too bulky. Definitely think the price point for this is exactly where it needs to be. In my mind, the centiq alternative wins out. For less than half the price of a centiq, you pretty much get the same performance, the only thing you miss out on is pen tilt which honestly isn't worth 1000 dollars, and you get better customer service. I don't think there's any competition here once you get this baby working.Pros:-Tracks like a dream-Idiot proof driver operation-Sub thousand dollar price range for a professional toolCons:-Driver installation and conflicts can be demoralizing till you reach that sweet light at the end of the tunnel-USB 3.0 or you'll be crying every 10 minutes to driver crashes-It can get a little hot(can be a pro if your hands are freezing cold in the winter)Edit: After building a new PC, this thing operates like a dream thus far. No driver problems, no pausing or glitching. Everything runs perfectly in adobe photoshop. If I have no problems within the month I'll come back and change my 4 star review to a 5. This product works on newer devices, legacy PCs with older 2.0 USB only ports will have problems with this tablet, but windows 10, USB 3.0 PCs should have no problem running this wonder product. Definitely satisfied with it.
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Loving the tablet!
Hello! Sorry it took a while to get to do a review on this, I needed time to really get a good feel for this tablet. So I did, and I can say moving up from a normal drawing tablet with no monitor on it to an actual drawing tablet monitor is just so amazing. The feel when you draw resembles drawing on paper. My drawings have came out better and even faster produced than with the other tablet, and I didn't even need to use a pen stabilizer to slow down the pen to get more control, cause as soon as you start drawing with this it has so much more control. I started myself off with the bigger monitor tablet and I am so glad I did. I never drew with a Cintiq before, but I am not complaining with the feel and style of the Yiynova Tablet.I would like to ask Panda City to see if you guys could make a stylus pen that didn't require any battery recharges or battery replacements.It's not a big concern for me now, but I've noticed that it was one of the other concerns that others had for Wacom substitutes.Also, the Stylus's pen tabs, the two skinny thin buttons that act as a mouse's left and right mouse button, could be just a bit more thicker or more popping out of the stylus so that you have a good feel of where it is and you won't accidentally hit it when drawing. That and I sometimes need to dig in a bit or press the buttons on the stylus a bit deeper so that I can actually hit it. If that could be fixed or worked on that would be amazing.And I believe if you can fix those two things with the battery dependancy and the very slim buttons, you will be looked at as the number one substitute for any tablet at a really affordable price!
A**R
5 Stars for Panda City 3 Stars for the Tablet, but Please Read Why Because I Do Recomend It
I've meant to write this review sooner, but life has got in the way. I'd like to take you on my journey with this product, because it tells both about the tablet, but also about Panda City, who I cannot speak highly enough of and I would purchase again from in a heartbeat.I did my research before making this purchase. I even contacted Panda City asking questions, because I was leery about the drivers. After speaking to them, and because I was really wanting to replace my Wacom with an actual monitor/tablet that I could draw directly on, I decided to take the chance.The Yiynova arrived swiftly and was boxed very well. I was beyond ecstatic. It fit perfectly on the arm that I had also purchased. My pen was working. Life was great. The screen squeaked at first and I had to get everything set up properly, but it was performing much better than I expected. I liked it much better than my Wacom. In fact, where I had been certain I would never be able to fully emerge myself into digital art, just a few moments piddling around with this convinced me otherwise. I had a new art toy and I fully planned on using it to its full potential.Then I started having driver issues. I had been very careful to follow the uninstall/install instructions at the beginning, so I was slightly surprised when it started up. Still, I could restart, and it'd work...for awhile. Then it just kept getting worse, until eventually after a Windows update, it completely stopped recognizing the pen. Mind you, I had already used it quite a bit and I was in love. I had several projects I was working on, and I spent hours each day adjusting myself to it. So I was determined to make it work, because a Cintiq just wasn't in my budget. My determination didn't seem to matter though, because it's apparently just not compatible with my graphics driver (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960).I both spoke in email and on the phone with Panda City, and the man I spoke with (I will leave his name out for his privacy) was absolutely fabulous, considerate, kind, and helpful. We tried a variety of ways to try and get it to work, and he stayed supportive, patient, and positive in spite of my lack of computer skills. Upon the realization that I had the GTX 960, we tried getting it to work by unplugging my other monitor entirely, but no matter what, I could no longer get the pen to register. They were swift to send a return shipping label and to refund my purchase as soon as I got everything shipped back to them. I would definitely give Panda City 10 stars if I could, as they have the best customer service I have experienced in a long time.The reason I am giving the Yiynova 3 stars is as follows. The biggest thing being, it simply doesn't work with my graphics card. My understanding when I purchased this computer was that this graphics card is supposed to be great for both digital work and gaming. At first the lines were lovely, but then jittering became a problem. I don't know if this had to do with the card or the Yiynova, but I do wish to comment on it, just in case. The remote control plugs in to the right side, has a short wire, and doesn't suction well, which made it cumbersome to use since I am right handed. For the additional cost, I would expect it to have a longer cord, or pluggable from either side. Were I to have kept the tablet, I'd have just added some velcro to make it more secure, but I shouldn't have to. I did have a problem getting it to work in one of my programs, but it worked very well in Photoshop, which is what I normally use. It's hd setting wasn't as bright as my other monitor by a considerable difference, and I could not get it anywhere close to that brightness even at 100%. I also had to rig up something to keep the power chord from coming out randomly because of the weight of it pulling from where it hang from the monitor.All of this aside, I would still recommend it to someone who is looking for one of these as long as their driver will handle it. I had no delay issues. I didn't have a problem with glare or where the nib meets the cursor on screen(I can't think of the correct word.) I loved the smoothness of the glass, and the size of it is fabulous for doing painting or drawing. I was able to paint with my entire body instead of having to use my wrist like I do on my Wacom, and the difference that made cannot be stated strongly enough. I've never worked on a Cintiq, but if it really is all that much better than this, it must be pretty fabulous. Because this blew my Wacom out of the water with pen pressure, etc.I've always said I prefer working in traditional mediums, as to working with digital. This changed my mind. I still love my traditional, but if I could have a tablet/monitor of this size that works as well as this one did when it worked or better, I wouldn't be heartbroken if it was the only medium I was ever able to work in again. In fact, I could really see myself spending a lot more time doing digital artwork instead of traditional, had it worked out.For now, I'll be saving up for a Cintiq, and hoping that it works with my NVIDIA, but I'm really nervous there because I've read their Customer Service is awful, and I really don't know if this is a case where I'll be running into the same problems. If you're considering getting this Yiynova, I would just recommend that you call or e-mail Panda City first, and tell them what your Graphics Card is. If it's something that they believe would work well with it, then I'd say go for it. For the price, it's totally worth it. Just that brief time of using it really made going back to my Wacom tablet an experience I don't care for at all. If you're someone who is wanting to work in the digital field, I would hands down recommend getting this if it's between this or a non-monitor tablet as long as it will work with your graphics card, and of course computer. The difference it makes is night and day.
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