Wacom is a Japanese company that specializes in digitizer tablets and stylus pens. They offer a range of products that cater to different user segments, from hobbyists to professional artists and designers.
Founded in 1983 in Japan
Pioneered the development of electromagnetic resonance technology for digitizer pens
Launched its first graphics tablet in 1984
In 2001, Wacom introduced its first line of OLED interactive pen displays
Expanded its product line to include mobile devices and smartpads
Chinese company that produces comparable products at lower prices
Another Chinese competitor that focuses on affordable graphics tablets and displays
While not producing competing products directly, Apple's iPad Pro and Apple Pencil offer similar functionality for digital art and design
Wacom's entry-level graphics tablet for hobbyists and beginners
Wacom's line of interactive pen displays for professional artists and designers
Wacom's portable pen computer that combines a graphics tablet with a computer
Yes, Wacom products are compatible with Windows 10. You will need to download the appropriate drivers from Wacom's website.
Intuos is a graphics tablet that requires a separate computer to function, while Cintiq is an interactive pen display that has a built-in computer.
Wacom pens do not require batteries, as they use electromagnetic induction to function.
Some of Wacom's products, such as the Cintiq Pro and MobileStudio Pro, support multi-touch gestures.
Wacom's pens are not compatible with iPads, as they use different technology.