Techgage posted a look at Wacom's latest graphics tablet, the Intuos5 touch
The latest tablet design from Wacom is the Intuos5 touch, boasting many of the favored features of its predecessors, and then some. The Intuos5 rises up in a class of its own, however, with additional features that aim to help users be more productive. The most impressive of these are, as you might expect, its touch features. It also has an add-on wireless option that previous Intuos products did not.Wacom Intuos5 touch Medium Tablet Review
The Intuos5 I'm working with is the medium, with a work area of 8.8" x 5.5" (48.4 square inches). Comparing the Intuos5 and 4 side-by-side, they are roughly the same size. The Intuos5 has smoother corners, though, and no glossy surface areas like the Intuos4. The tablet does have an LED light that shines through the surface, marking the corners of the active area. At first I thought this wasn't a useful feature, but it helps to note when the tablet is powered on. Otherwise the only light would be the touch ring LEDs, which are small and could be overlooked.
One thing that has not really changed from the previous version is the pen and the base. It is still the same pen style, a classic black pen with a rubber grip, changeable color rings, and pen base with ten extra nibs. The Intuos4 pen was tested and works with the Intuos5. Unlike the Intuos4, though, the Intuos5 does not come with a mouse (but one can be purchased as an add-on)
