Model: MT1172B_ACK05
from $169.99
The XPPen Deco Pro LW Wireless Pen Tablet (Gen 2) is a professional-grade graphics tablet designed for digital artists and designers. This Gen 2 model features a spacious 11 x 7" active area and 16384 levels of pressure sensitivity, allowing for precise and natural drawing with its EMR stylus, which also supports 120° tilt functionality and boasts an accuracy of ±0.4mm. Connect wirelessly via Bluetooth 5.0 for up to 10 hours of battery life, or use the included USB-C cable for a wired connection, making it compatible with Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.11 or later, and Chrome OS.
Decide between a screenless pen tablet (requires looking at your monitor) and a pen display (drawing directly on a screen). Pressure sensitivity and driver stability are the most critical factors. Available from $169.99.
These draw power from the connected PC, so energy costs are effectively zero. The main consumable is pen nibs, which wear down with friction against the tablet surface.
Common Failure Modes
Worn-out active areas and broken connection cables are common on non-screen tablets. For pen displays, dead pixels or port failures occur over time.
Decide between a screenless pen tablet (requires looking at your monitor) and a pen display (drawing directly on a screen). Pressure sensitivity and driver stability are the most critical factors.
A high-quality graphics tablet can easily last 5 to 8 years. The most common point of failure is software/driver obsolescence or physical damage to the USB port.
The XPPen Deco Pro LW Wireless Pen Tablet (Gen 2) is available at bhphoto, starting at $169.99.
These draw power from the connected PC, so energy costs are effectively zero. The main consumable is pen nibs, which wear down with friction against the tablet surface.
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