Standalone: Pen computer recommendations
Overview
Pen computers are slate form-factor laptops that provide the full drawing tablet experience.
Pen computers are true drawing tablets because:
They use the most popular digital pen technology (EMR) for their digitizers and pens
They provide the classic drawing tablet experience.
"Pen computers" terminology
Pen computers is what Wacom calls this category of devices in relation to drawing tablets.
Common traits
Operating system: Windows
Intended usage scenario: Drawing, painting, sketching
Pen tech: EMR (electromagnetic resonance)
My position on pen computers
As a policy, I do NOT recommend pen computers. The reasons are many and documented here: I don't recommend pen computers.
I recognize that some people LOVE the experience of using a pen computer. But overall because of the cost of purchase, support, repair, lack of upgradability, etc. I cannot cannot in good conscience recommend them.
I suggest you look at alternatives: Alternatives to pen computers.
Current models
Huion Kamvas Studio 16 ($1700)
Huion Kamvas Studio 24 ($2400)
Wacom MobileStudio Pro 13 ($2500)
Wacom MobileStudio Pro 16 ($3500)
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