Wacom Announces New Intuos3 12x19 & 12x12 Tablets

Wacom Technology Corporation's new Intuos3 12x19 pen tablet is specifically designed for photographers, designers, artists and engineers who are using multiple large monitors or a large widescreen display. Also announced today is the Intuos3 12x12 in square format to meet the needs of the computer-aided design (CAD) market, and the Intuos3 Lens Cursor accessory for precision work on the Intuos3.

Intuos3 12x19
Like the recently introduced Intuos3 6x11, the Intuos3 12x19 features an active area with an aspect ratio (height-to-width) that is a great match to the screen aspect ratio of either a widescreen display or standard displays used together. With physical dimensions of about 17" x 24" and an active area of 228 square inches, the 12x19 delivers a lot of tablet for the suggested retail price (SRP) of $779.95. It includes all the features that have made the Intuos3 line of pen tablets the de facto standard for serious photographers, designers and artists. These features include a patented cordless, battery-free Grip Pen for comfort, 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity for control, programmable ExpressKeys for easy modifier keystrokes and keyboard shortcuts, and finger-sensitive Touch Strips for scrolling, zooming, controlling brush size and more. The Intuos3 12x19 also includes a unique feature for extra-fast navigation.

Intuos3 12x12
The Intuos3 12x12 ($579.95 SRP) is designed to meet the specialized needs of the computer-aided design (CAD) market. Many CAD professionals find that this square size ideally meets their needs and they particularly appreciate the ability to insert templates under the translucent overlay for digitizing. The Intuos3 12x12 will include all of the advanced features offered by the other Intuos3 models plus the fast navigation capabilities of the 12x19. Of special interest to users for whom precision is paramount, all Intuos3 tablets now are built using enhanced electronics for twice the resolution (5,080 lpi) of previous Intuos models (Intuos and Intuos2).

New Intuos3 Lens Cursor
The new patented cordless, battery-free Intuos3 Lens Cursor ($69.95 SRP) features five programmable buttons and an adjustable crosshair for ultra-precise work on the Intuos3 12x19 or 12x12. It is an ideal tool for CAD professionals and anyone doing highly detailed digitizing (such as civil engineers, urban planners, and geologists).

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