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Now that I've had some time to play with this thing, I can now give a more informed, unbiased opinion of it. So here it is.
According to MY experience... the Cintiq 27QHD is really an effective piece of hardware. WAY overpriced, but unfortunately, it is still the best thing on the market, since Wacom has no real competitors.
It does everything advertised, though being a brand new model, it is not without flaws. Most of the PROBLEMS with this tablet come from a bunch of little things. The display itself, and the pressure sensitivity are just fine.
First, here are the little nitpicks:
- It gets a little warm around the top mid-left space. About a 4x4 inch area. Not HOT, but above body temperature. The Cintiq 13HD generated no heat at all, since it consumed significantly less power.
Luckily, the warm area is located in an area where my actual flesh never touches, especially when it's mounted on an arm. That was a HUGE problem with the 21UX, which created so much heat on the lower right side that you felt like your drawing arm was melting. The 27QHD's heat problem can be reduced if the brightness is turned down. That seems to be what causes the most heat. But it is certainly NOT a fire hazard, nor does it seem hot enough to damage the tablet itself.
- The drivers still need a little work. Occasional glitches in pressure sensitivity. I can only say a prayer for the poor folks trying to get their 27QHD TOUCH models to work properly. Which is why I chose the no-touch model, to avoid those headaches. Also, the no-touch model is cheaper.
- There is a VERY TINY bit of banding on certain gradients if you're using certain color profiles. But on some color settings, banding is reduced. It's a very negligible amount of banding, unless you're like... working for Pixar or Blizzard. I'm using it on "7500K" right now, since it's the closest match to my other monitor.
- The one BIG problem that I've noticed, is the DisplayPort. The DisplayPort comes with... problems.
If you use the displayport, and then turn the tablet off, the computer seemingly forgets that the tablet exists, and the monitor as well. Then suddenly "Monitor 2(your tablet)" vanishes, and when you turn it back on, the system may not even recognize that you have a tablet at all.
Thankfully, HDMI does not seem to have this problem, and seems fully capable of rendering the high resolution, though I am not certain if it is capable of rendering the 1.06 billion colors that the 27QHD boasts. Of course, my video card isn't capable of rendering that anyway, so the point is moot. Either way, with HDMI, the computer does not "forget" about the Cintiq's existence when you turn it off, so you don't have to rearrange your settings in the art program every damn time.
NOTE: This might be a graphics card issue, but I am not certain.
- Without the monitor arm, I HAVE NO PLACE TO PUT MY DAMN KEYBOARD!!!!! :(
Here are the POSTIVE things I've experienced:
- Much more durable screen than previous models.
An X-acto knife could not harm it. I actually tried. And I wasn't being gentle either. I was really like, scraping away at a tiny area(away from the middle), and it didn't even leave a scratch. Any marks I made were wiped away easily with a cloth. Maybe if I REALLY SHREDDED WITH ALL MY MIGHT, I'd do some damage, but that would be freaking stupid, so I won't do that experiment.
However, a piece of debris on the pen might be much more dangerous. So ALWAYS KEEP YOUR PEN AND TABLET CLEAN. Also, GET A "SMUDGE-GUARD" GLOVE. That's basically a little nylon glove that only covers the "ball" of your hand, and your pinky, so you don't get your skin oils and handprints all over the screen. You literally need to handle your screen with kid gloves. .... Again though, I'm just paranoid. But really, this is a $3000 piece of equipment. Treat it well.
I've gotten some conflicting reports on this, but a Wacom representative from the actual tech support department told me, in plain, not-possible-to-misinterpret words, that the actual drawing surface of the 27QHD is solid glass, and that there is no additional "surface" to add tooth, like previous Cintiq models. A screen protector may not be necessary. And if you still think it is, I would suggest getting it applied professionally. A protector THIS size is very difficult to apply on your own.
- The vastly larger surface makes you feel like you're working on a PAINTING... not just scribbling on a small surface. It really frees your motions up. It's actually kind of relaxing. Time to paint some happy little trees.
- Highly customizable color profiles. However, you can't import any of the preset settings into your "custom" profile. This is a bit of an oversight on Wacom's part. But still, you can pretty much edit the monitor's colors to your liking.
- The power button is MUCH less finnicky than the 13HD. It actually clicks, and you don't need to hold it down for several seconds to turn it on or off. Also, since it's located on the TOP of the monitor, I won't accidentally turn the thing off when I'm working.
- The connectors are infinitely more secure than the 13HD. If you secure the wires with zipties and the special fastener in the back of the Cintiq, there is no way this will accidentally disconnect.
- USB hubs on the left and right sides of the tablet makes it easy to charge the remote, or anything else, for that matter. 4 USB slots. With the USB connectors on my Cintiq, and the ones on my other monitor, I now have 8 additional 3.0 slots.
As for the tablet's actual art performance... It seems similar to previous ones that I've used, but certain improvements have been made upon previous models. The pressure sensitivity is good, the actual fidelity of the screen is great, comparable to a mid-range professional artist's IPS monitor, with very wide viewing angles and a wide color gamut.
One person told me to beware the large tablets because of the Parallax effect. Basically, that means that your cursor will get farther away from your actual pen tip the closer you get to the edge of the screen.
This was a serious problem on previous models, especially the 21UX, which placed the cursor almost a half inch away from my pen. I returned that piece of junk.
Not so with the 27QHD. The effect IS still there, but nowhere near as bad. I suspect that the glass is a bit thinner, or there is some sort of projection technology involved. Either way, my pen and my cursor are pretty much in sync, save for a millimeter of distance at the screen edges.
The pen detection also glitches out occasionally. It's not a game-stopper. But sometimes you need to lift your pen away from the screen and place it back down in order to get it to move again. This isn't the computer "freezing up," it's just the tablet not realizing that you've moved. I'm guessing that Wacom will address this issue with driver updates.
All this in mind... I'd have to give the Cintiq 27HD a solid 8/10. One point taken off because for $3000, this should have come with its own special stand/arm. Either way, I am sure I'll have a great time with this.
NOTE: Its long-term durability has yet to be experienced. But I will certainly let you guys know if it starts acting up or deteriorating.
If you're planning to get one, HERE ARE SOME TIPS:
- Buy a SmudgeGuard glove. This will keep your skin oils from messing up the screen, and reduce risk of scratches. They are washable. Buy them here: http://www.smudgeguard.com/
- AT ALL COSTS, keep your pen nib CLEAN, and change it regularly. Keep a soft cloth nearby to wipe it off. If your pen nib has a flat/angled edge to it, it's time to change the nib. Nibs are not expensive, they are worth it. At MOST, you'll only need to change them every couple months. Or every month if you're paranoid.
- Everyone recommends getting an Ergotron LX monitor arm for this thing. And they are absolutely right. It is a great accessory... but it is also overpriced. Get the "HP BT861AT" monitor arm. It is LITERALLY the exact same arm, but in black, with the HP logo on the base. And it's about half the price. There, I just saved you $100.
- You will need a 100x200 VESA adapter to attach the arm properly. Don't order the official Ergotron VESA adapter kit. It is overpriced, and you don't need the other attachments that come with it. Instead, check ebay for 100x200 VESA adapters. You'll find kits on there that include ONLY the 100x200 ones, and you'll save a lot of money. There, I just saved you another $50.
- Stack up on soft cleaning cloths... the kind people use to clean eyeglasses. Use soft water to dampen the cloth before wiping, then use a dry soft cloth to finish.
- DO NOT USE WINDEX ON YOUR CINTIQ. The fuck is WRONG with you!?
According to MY experience... the Cintiq 27QHD is really an effective piece of hardware. WAY overpriced, but unfortunately, it is still the best thing on the market, since Wacom has no real competitors.
It does everything advertised, though being a brand new model, it is not without flaws. Most of the PROBLEMS with this tablet come from a bunch of little things. The display itself, and the pressure sensitivity are just fine.
First, here are the little nitpicks:
- It gets a little warm around the top mid-left space. About a 4x4 inch area. Not HOT, but above body temperature. The Cintiq 13HD generated no heat at all, since it consumed significantly less power.
Luckily, the warm area is located in an area where my actual flesh never touches, especially when it's mounted on an arm. That was a HUGE problem with the 21UX, which created so much heat on the lower right side that you felt like your drawing arm was melting. The 27QHD's heat problem can be reduced if the brightness is turned down. That seems to be what causes the most heat. But it is certainly NOT a fire hazard, nor does it seem hot enough to damage the tablet itself.
- The drivers still need a little work. Occasional glitches in pressure sensitivity. I can only say a prayer for the poor folks trying to get their 27QHD TOUCH models to work properly. Which is why I chose the no-touch model, to avoid those headaches. Also, the no-touch model is cheaper.
- There is a VERY TINY bit of banding on certain gradients if you're using certain color profiles. But on some color settings, banding is reduced. It's a very negligible amount of banding, unless you're like... working for Pixar or Blizzard. I'm using it on "7500K" right now, since it's the closest match to my other monitor.
- The one BIG problem that I've noticed, is the DisplayPort. The DisplayPort comes with... problems.
If you use the displayport, and then turn the tablet off, the computer seemingly forgets that the tablet exists, and the monitor as well. Then suddenly "Monitor 2(your tablet)" vanishes, and when you turn it back on, the system may not even recognize that you have a tablet at all.
Thankfully, HDMI does not seem to have this problem, and seems fully capable of rendering the high resolution, though I am not certain if it is capable of rendering the 1.06 billion colors that the 27QHD boasts. Of course, my video card isn't capable of rendering that anyway, so the point is moot. Either way, with HDMI, the computer does not "forget" about the Cintiq's existence when you turn it off, so you don't have to rearrange your settings in the art program every damn time.
NOTE: This might be a graphics card issue, but I am not certain.
- Without the monitor arm, I HAVE NO PLACE TO PUT MY DAMN KEYBOARD!!!!! :(
Here are the POSTIVE things I've experienced:
- Much more durable screen than previous models.
An X-acto knife could not harm it. I actually tried. And I wasn't being gentle either. I was really like, scraping away at a tiny area(away from the middle), and it didn't even leave a scratch. Any marks I made were wiped away easily with a cloth. Maybe if I REALLY SHREDDED WITH ALL MY MIGHT, I'd do some damage, but that would be freaking stupid, so I won't do that experiment.
However, a piece of debris on the pen might be much more dangerous. So ALWAYS KEEP YOUR PEN AND TABLET CLEAN. Also, GET A "SMUDGE-GUARD" GLOVE. That's basically a little nylon glove that only covers the "ball" of your hand, and your pinky, so you don't get your skin oils and handprints all over the screen. You literally need to handle your screen with kid gloves. .... Again though, I'm just paranoid. But really, this is a $3000 piece of equipment. Treat it well.
I've gotten some conflicting reports on this, but a Wacom representative from the actual tech support department told me, in plain, not-possible-to-misinterpret words, that the actual drawing surface of the 27QHD is solid glass, and that there is no additional "surface" to add tooth, like previous Cintiq models. A screen protector may not be necessary. And if you still think it is, I would suggest getting it applied professionally. A protector THIS size is very difficult to apply on your own.
- The vastly larger surface makes you feel like you're working on a PAINTING... not just scribbling on a small surface. It really frees your motions up. It's actually kind of relaxing. Time to paint some happy little trees.
- Highly customizable color profiles. However, you can't import any of the preset settings into your "custom" profile. This is a bit of an oversight on Wacom's part. But still, you can pretty much edit the monitor's colors to your liking.
- The power button is MUCH less finnicky than the 13HD. It actually clicks, and you don't need to hold it down for several seconds to turn it on or off. Also, since it's located on the TOP of the monitor, I won't accidentally turn the thing off when I'm working.
- The connectors are infinitely more secure than the 13HD. If you secure the wires with zipties and the special fastener in the back of the Cintiq, there is no way this will accidentally disconnect.
- USB hubs on the left and right sides of the tablet makes it easy to charge the remote, or anything else, for that matter. 4 USB slots. With the USB connectors on my Cintiq, and the ones on my other monitor, I now have 8 additional 3.0 slots.
As for the tablet's actual art performance... It seems similar to previous ones that I've used, but certain improvements have been made upon previous models. The pressure sensitivity is good, the actual fidelity of the screen is great, comparable to a mid-range professional artist's IPS monitor, with very wide viewing angles and a wide color gamut.
One person told me to beware the large tablets because of the Parallax effect. Basically, that means that your cursor will get farther away from your actual pen tip the closer you get to the edge of the screen.
This was a serious problem on previous models, especially the 21UX, which placed the cursor almost a half inch away from my pen. I returned that piece of junk.
Not so with the 27QHD. The effect IS still there, but nowhere near as bad. I suspect that the glass is a bit thinner, or there is some sort of projection technology involved. Either way, my pen and my cursor are pretty much in sync, save for a millimeter of distance at the screen edges.
The pen detection also glitches out occasionally. It's not a game-stopper. But sometimes you need to lift your pen away from the screen and place it back down in order to get it to move again. This isn't the computer "freezing up," it's just the tablet not realizing that you've moved. I'm guessing that Wacom will address this issue with driver updates.
All this in mind... I'd have to give the Cintiq 27HD a solid 8/10. One point taken off because for $3000, this should have come with its own special stand/arm. Either way, I am sure I'll have a great time with this.
NOTE: Its long-term durability has yet to be experienced. But I will certainly let you guys know if it starts acting up or deteriorating.
If you're planning to get one, HERE ARE SOME TIPS:
- Buy a SmudgeGuard glove. This will keep your skin oils from messing up the screen, and reduce risk of scratches. They are washable. Buy them here: http://www.smudgeguard.com/
- AT ALL COSTS, keep your pen nib CLEAN, and change it regularly. Keep a soft cloth nearby to wipe it off. If your pen nib has a flat/angled edge to it, it's time to change the nib. Nibs are not expensive, they are worth it. At MOST, you'll only need to change them every couple months. Or every month if you're paranoid.
- Everyone recommends getting an Ergotron LX monitor arm for this thing. And they are absolutely right. It is a great accessory... but it is also overpriced. Get the "HP BT861AT" monitor arm. It is LITERALLY the exact same arm, but in black, with the HP logo on the base. And it's about half the price. There, I just saved you $100.
- You will need a 100x200 VESA adapter to attach the arm properly. Don't order the official Ergotron VESA adapter kit. It is overpriced, and you don't need the other attachments that come with it. Instead, check ebay for 100x200 VESA adapters. You'll find kits on there that include ONLY the 100x200 ones, and you'll save a lot of money. There, I just saved you another $50.
- Stack up on soft cleaning cloths... the kind people use to clean eyeglasses. Use soft water to dampen the cloth before wiping, then use a dry soft cloth to finish.
- DO NOT USE WINDEX ON YOUR CINTIQ. The fuck is WRONG with you!?
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