Subj : Wacom beats Apple to the punch by launching its very first OLED t To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Sat Apr 27 2024 00:30:05 Wacom beats Apple to the punch by launching its very first OLED tablet Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 23:17:18 +0000 Description: Wacom's Movink 13 is an ultrathin drawing tablet capable of delivering vibrant outputs without needing a backlight. FULL STORY ====================================================================== Its been rumored for the past several months that Apple plans on releasing an iPad sporting an OLED screen . The tech giant has its work cut out because Wacom has beaten them to the punch as the company has revealed its first OLED tablet known as the Movink . Provided by Samsung, the 13.3-inch display delivers Full HD resolution with a contrast ratio of 100,000:1. It houses multiple image-enhancing features such as support for the entirety of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Most notably, the Movink is validated for both the Pantone and Pantone SkinTone standards allowing the device to accurately reproduce a wide array of colors and skin complexions. Something youll notice on Wacoms device is its incredibly thin. It measures 4mm at its thickest and only weighs 420g (about a pound). According to the announcement, this makes Movink 66 percent thinner and 55 percent lighter than the similarly sized Wacom One 13 Touch . The company states in a community post that it was able to achieve this size because the tablet doesn't possess a backlight. They claim OLED screens are bright enough so the display doesnt need the extra help. Since it lacks this component, users wont have to deal with either excess heat or light leakage. The latter is an effect where light bleeds over to the edges and corners of the screen, ruining the image quality. It's a common occurrence on LCD displays. The glass on the Movink is covered in an anti-glare coating ensuring clarity in bright environments. Plus, it protects against color distortion so artists are free to express themselves without worrying about problems with the output. (Image credit: Wacom) Notable features Setting up the Movink is pretty straightforward. It's equipped with a USB-C port on the left side which can be used to connect to an external device like a PC. It supports recent versions of Windows, macOS, Android, and ChromeOS. Theres another USB-C on the right for additional power if you need it. On either side of the tablet is a customizable button that can be tied to certain functions like activating or deactivating touchscreen functions. (Image credit: Wacom) As part of the Movink package, the company is throwing in a free Wacom Pro Pen 3 complete with a nib holder for housing the stylus tips. You can, of course, use other pens. A list of compatible styluses can be found on Wacoms website . The page also has a list of compatible third-party devices. Not every Android, for example, supports the Movink; only a handful work like the Samsung Galaxy S24 . Wacoms Movink will be available starting May 27 on its official website for $750 / 730 / $1,300 AUS . As favorable as we are towards the tablet, will it really outperform the OLED iPad, which will offer far more features than just drawing and design? Unlikely. Still, Wacom might get a head start. Industry analyst Ross Young claims Apples next device is facing production problems that could lead to delayed shipments. If you're looking for recommendations, check out TechRadar's list of the best drawing tablet for 2024 . You might also like The best laptops for drawing and digital art in 2024: draw and create with these top picks Wacom launches four, affordable drawing tablets with the aspiring artist in mind The rumored Apple Pencil 3 could make it easier than ever to draw on iPads ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/tablets/wacom-beats-apple-to-the-punch-by-launching- its-very-first-oled-tablet --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .