Wacom has released two new tablets aimed at creative professionals on the go, the Windows 8-powered Cintiq Companion and the Android-powered Cintiq Companion Hybrid.
The Cintiq Companion runs Windows 8 and full versions of creative software. It sports a 13.3-inch full HD display, 3rd generation Intel Core processor and Intel HD Graphics 4000.
Wacom Cintiq Companion specs:
13.3″ Full HD (1920 X 1080) a-Si Active Matrix TFT LCD (IPS)
2048 levels pen pressure, natural feel and multi-touch
3rd generation Intel Core i-7-3517U processor, 1.9 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 4000
8GB DDR3 RAM
256 or 512GB SSD
microSD card slot
8 megapixel rear camera
2 megapixel front-facing
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
2 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports
mini Display port
Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro
375 x 248 x 17 mm
1.8 kg
64.4 Wh battery
Pro Pen, pen case with 9 replacement nibs
Next is the Cintiq Companion Hybrid which also sports a 13.3-inch full HD display but this time it is powered by a Nvidia Tegra 4 quad-core CPU, 2GB of RAM and runs Android 4.2 Jellybean.
Wacom Cintiq Companion Hybrid specs:
13.3″ Full HD (1920 X 1080) a-Si Active Matrix TFT LCD (IPS)
2048 levels pen pressure, natural feel and multi-touch
Nvidia Tegra 4 Quad-core processor
Nvidia GPU with 72 graphics cores
2GB DDR3 RAM
16 or 32GB internal storage
microSD card slot
8 megapixel rear camera
2 megapixel front-facing
Android 4.2 Jellybean
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
microHDMI
USB 2.0
375 x 248 x 16 mm
1.7 or 1.8 kg
Pro Pen, pen case with 9 replacement nibs
Wacom 3-in-1 (USB and HDMI connector)
The Cintiq Companion Hybrid models are priced at $1,499 (USD) for the 16GB and $1,599 (USD) for the 32GB. While the Cintiq Companion models are offered at $1,999 (USD) for the Windows 8 with 256GB SSD and $2,499 (USD) for the Windows 8 Pro with 512GB SSD. Both tablets will be available from Wacom’s eStore starting mid-September and October, respectively.
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