Install the drivers from disc (or if you prefer, download the latest drivers from Wacom’s website) and BOOM! you’re ready to draw. (Don’t worry: Wacom bundles a few spare nibs in the box.) Installation How fast the nib wears down is dependent upon how hard you bear down on the tablet surface. The nib can also be replaced once it inevitably wears down. Like its big brother, the Intuos Manga’s stylus is cordless and does not need a battery to operate. I prefer it to the more bulky Intuos5 stylus. The overall unit is light and easy to grip.Īs for the stylus, it is svelte and easy to grip. The drawing surface of the Intuos Manga has the feel of high quality plastic. ![]() The blue cloth ribbon trim on the top of the tablet can be changed out for the included black ribbon, for further customization. Also on the top trim area is a compartment for installing the wireless module. It can also be turned off via the Wacom driver utility software. Touch input can be turned off via the toggle switch located on the top right trim of the tablet. The silver area is where stylus and touch input is received. The tablet itself has four built-in express keys (located in the black trim area) for common keyboard modifier keys (Shift, Command, Option, Control). The packaging is very similar to the Intuos5 Medium model. Upon removing the tablet, you’ll find a driver disc, instruction pamphlet and USB cord. Upon opening the box, you are greeted with the Intuos Manga tablet (bundled inside a mesh fabric) and the stylus. That comparison still holds true with the Intuos Manga. In the past, I’ve compared the unboxing experience to that of unboxing an Apple product. Wacom does an expert job with their packaging. It is designed for both left and right hand use. The device also comes with built-in multi-touch capabilities, allowing the the Intuos Manga to serve as a trackpad for touch input. The Intuos Manga handles up to 1024 levels of pressure sensitivity, which is half the value of the professional Intuos line. The Intuos Manga, which weighs less than a standard paperback book, comes with Mac and Windows drivers and connects via USB or wireless (for an additional $40). With the Intuos Manga (formerly marketed as the Bamboo line), Wacom has consolidated their professional and consumer tablets under one brand moniker. Historically, the Intuos line has always been marketed towards design professionals. I was curious to know how their consumer tablet compared to the professional Intuos models I’ve used in the past. So when I was given the chance to review the Intuos Manga line, I jumped at the chance. Over the years, I have upgraded my Wacom tablet whenever a new model has been released. Their products are incredibly well built and, with care, can last a very long time. ![]() ![]() I’ve been using Wacom products for over 15 years now and have never had a single complaint with them. Does it live up to the hype? What can you expect from a tablet that sells for under $100? I put the Intuos Manga to the test and my results with it will surprise you. With the dimensions of 8.3″ x 7.0″ x 0.4″ and a price tag of $99, the Wacom Intuos Manga represents a renewed push into the consumer digital artist space.
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