The Wacom family of graphics tablets is very large and numerous, ranging from the range of computers and interactive displays widely used primarily by creative professionals, to Pen tablets Yes Bamboo SmartPads cheaper and dependent on the use of a computer.
The one analyzed here is that of Wacom, a Tablet economical with a pencil that you need to connect to a PC or laptop to record strokes and movements through a Software drawing. Let’s see what this solution consists of.
Design and build quality
The packaging you buy is stylish, despite its low price, clearly showing that Wacom strives to maintain its brand of quality in its products marketed, regardless of the product line you purchase.
The box is made of recyclable material, with the advantage that a large part of the specifications and the instruction manual are screen printed on it, making it easier to put the product into service.
Regarding the components, the Tablet you can buy it in two different sizes, either the small size CTL-472 or the medium size CTL-672. The active use area of the first is 6 x 3.7 inches, and that of the second is 8.5 x 5.3 inches.
The one we are analyzing is the medium sized one. Both are extremely light, 250 and 432 grams, with well-defined edges and an area marked with squares to aid in delineating drawing areas and easier orientation.
It goes without saying that being so flat at 8.7mm thick (that of many mobiles), it makes it easy to carry for those occasions when you want to take it from place to place with your laptop. It doesn’t include a cover, but it won’t be difficult for you to get a fabric one.
The tablet is cross-device and cross-platform, so it can be connected to any PC with Windows, Mac with macOS, or even ChromeBook, a support it recently added that opens up a wider range. opportunities in environments such as education.
For connection, it uses a USB cable, with a micro USB port on the side of the tablet, and a USB A port to connect it to the computer. In case you have a new generation laptop, you can always buy another cable or adapter to do it through USB C.
The length of the supplied cable is approximately 1 meter. This is sufficient since you will probably be using the tablet with your computer, but criticized it would be appreciated if the cable was a little longer, at least 2 meters.
As for the digital pen, it is wireless and pressure sensitive, with a resolution of 2540 dpi and supporting up to 2048 different pressure levels. It has two configurable buttons to better adapt to the use needs of each user and is valid for both right-handed and left-handed users.
Note here that although the tablet does not have a slot where you can position the pencil and prevent it from getting lost, it does have a fabric loop on the side to be able to secure the digital pen and prevent it from being forgotten. anywhere.
The base of the One by Wacom is red, with padding at the corners to ensure firmness during use and avoid Tablet can easily move around the table thanks to the movements we make with the pencil.
It is a product very focused on the education sector, and as such it may be used in school classroom environments where there are a large number of units. Wacom allows each tablet to be identified with an area to put labels or some type of code or information.
Finally, with the tablet, three additional pencil tips and the typical pliers are provided to be able to extract and change the one with the pencil. A single LED that changes color lets us know if the tablet is connected to the computer and operational for use.
Use experience
We have already pointed out that commissioning is extremely intuitive. A driver It enables use with major computer operating systems by connecting it to the computer’s USB port, so you can immediately start using it.
In essence, it’s a simple device that works well for editing photos or drawing pictures. The two pen buttons act like erasers or backs, and although they are not programmable with third-party software, they do serve their purpose.
The system uses electromagnetic resonance technology to work with the pen. This one is lightweight at just 9 grams, making it look like you’re handling a traditional pen or pencil. Its responsiveness is good and it allows you to manage the plots as finely as you want.
Obviously, we depend on the screen of the laptop or PC, but unlike laptops with a touchscreen and digital pen holder, here you leave the screen completely free while you draw on it. tablet surface, so the view is different.
For those who have used a certain type of Wacom tablet at some point, say this entry template doesn’t include the customizable ExpressKeys that most of the time do, so you can’t pair them with software tools. specific.
As we have already pointed out, it is not a wireless tablet either, which can become uncomfortable for certain areas of use. However, here Wacom wants to guarantee efficiency and immediacy of use, eliminating connectivity problems.
Using tablets with wired connectivity allows countless devices to be used in the same classroom without constant interference or connectivity issues between them.
Software packages
The One by Wacom is compatible with all major operating systems. Actually the requirements are very basic so you can work with computers with Windows 7, Windows and 10. Also with macOS 10.12 and Chromebooks laptops.
In our case, Acer gave us the Chromebook 314 laptop for the test session, with several connection ports including 2 USB type A, the connections that the Wacom tablet needs to function.
Consult our ranking of the best Chromebooks of the year.
Regarding the package of Software to which Wacom gives access, we can say that we must be able to verify the enormous editing possibilities that can be achieved with a device as simple as this one.
Collaboard It’s a whiteboard where you can capture any idea on a blank sketch, adding documents, images, graphics, videos and more. You can create concept maps on a digital board that can be shared.
For its part, Explain everything This can be very useful if you want to create an explanatory presentation or video. With We It is possible to turn any existing document into a colorful canvas to which you can add your personal elements and designs.
The interactive whiteboard Limnu It is one of our favorite tools because it leaves the computer screen completely blank to use advanced tools with which to express or capture your project.
Last and not the least interesting is Pear Deck, making it easier for teachers to create and publish interactive presentations in what Google and Microsoft see as classroom tools.
All these mentioned programs which are offered as a set of additional tools, are delivered with a modality shareware provisional license for a few months (depending on each one), enough time to find out if it will be productive for our daily tasks before the final purchase.
Price
The tablet Wacom One by Wacom which we tested here for a medium size has an economical retail price of just $ 59.91 including the pressure sensitive digital pen and what is needed to connect it to a PC computer.
If you opt for the model with a smaller surface Its price is reduced to $ 39.91, in both cases with the possibility of acquiring it with black or red finishes. This is undoubtedly an entry-level product whose usage limits are set only by you.
Verdict
There is no doubt that this is an entry-level product designed for first-time users new to photo editing and image editing. It also opens its field of use to other interesting fields such as teaching and the education sector.
By expanding support for Chromebooks, beyond Windows or macOS exclusivity, it’s very likely that many schools will see One by Wacom as an opportunity to digitize classrooms and enhance creativity in the classroom. classrooms with young students.
In elementary or middle school, teachers and students will be able to create and share assignments, collaborate between classes, and teach in a more interactive way. The only downside is that this is a product that requires connection to another computer, unlike a tablet or iPad device.
Consult our ranking of the best tablets of the year with which you can perform countless functions and tasks.
specifications
- Technology: Electromagnetic resonance
- Pen type: pressure sensitive, no battery
- Pen connectivity: wireless
- Pen pressure levels: 2048
- Resolution: 2540 lpi
- Multi-touch function: No
- ExpressKeys: No
- PC connectivity: USB A standard
- Compatibility: Windows, macOS and Chrome OS
- Dimensions 60 x 289 x 35 mm
- Weight: 699 grams
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