I need help with buying a Cintiq...

Leontine

@Jason-Goss, Hi Jason, welcome! I have an 22 inch, and I am so Happy with it, its also handy if you want to take it somewhere. (I take it with me to my office every day). Mine does not have a touch screen. Because it requires using a glove all the time. Good Luck choosing! You Will have so much fun with it! Greetings from Holland, Leontine

Christopher Sanchez

Yes, a 22" HD is also what I have. I find that it is big enough without taking up too much space. I have it mounted to an Ergotron arm and I also have a Cintweak keyboard holder that fits on top of the Cintiq. Since I use a lot of different programs with the Cintiq, having a small keyboard attached to the top of it makes it easy for shortcuts. I have to say that it is the best money I have spent.

Leontine

@Christopher-Sanchez An extra keyboard is a good tip! Thanks, I'll try that! I am so Happy using the cintiqueThat i even miss it going on a vacation. It's indeed the best thing you can spend your money on. I am saving money to by a 13inch version, for easy traveling with it!

Sarah LuAnn

How has your experience been with the Yiynova? Obviously you aren't completely satisfied with it since you're replacing it. I have neither a Cintiq or a Yiynova, just a little tablet. Since I mostly work with vectors this has been sufficient, but I hope someday to get something better. What did you like/dislike about your Yiynova?

I wouldn't mind if a few months down the road you came back to this thread and let us know how your new one compares. Just a thought.

Jason Goss

@Sarah-LuAnn The Yiynova has been great for getting comfortable with a tablet-monitor, but I'm ready to upgrade to a professional grade tool. The main reasons for upgrading are the larger format, improved resolution and color, and the feel. Plus it's Wacom, they provide more bells and whistles: the hotkeys, matte finish, variety of nibs and advanced stand.

I'll definitely give an update at a later date.

Dan Tavis

I have a yiynova MVP 22 and its a great device for the price! I plan on eventually getting a cintiq but they are a tad to much for my wallet to handle at the moment. So if you can't break the bank I would definitely encourage any artist to try out a yiynova.

Steve Young

Are you still selling your yiynova ?

Lee White

Good to see you on here Jason! Post some stuff when you get a chance...

Jason Goss

@Steve-Young just wanted to let you know I sent you a P.M.

Ryan Sutherland

damn i wish i could afford a cintiq.. soooo nice. but if anyone is looking for a good alternative i just purchased the new huion gt-185hd. so far its a good machine.

Jason Goss

@Ryan-Sutherland Why did you go with the Huion and not the Yiynova if you don't mind me asking?

Javier Diaz

You could check out Parka Blogs, for cintiq alternatives. http://www.parkablogs.com/tags/drawing-tablet-reviews

There's some pretty good options out there.

Ryan Sutherland

@Jason-Goss i had a yiynova at one point. just one of the small 10inch ones, it was an absolute piece of rubbish, it was just a tft panel so the viewing angles were horrible. i know they have better ips ones now but after one bad experience its hard to go back to a brand.
also i was looking for a tablet that worked well with mac, out of all the research i did huion ticked all the boxes, and ive read and experienced that yiynova driver dont allow a pen calibration on mac. tho they may have updated them by now.

DanetteDraws

@Ryan-Sutherland they must've upgraded their software a fair bit since you had a yiynova, mine is great and I've never had a driver problem wjth my iMac. But its good you're happy with your Huion

Alberto M

why would you leave your yiynova? why?

use R on photoshop to ROTATE your canvas, and R+Shift to put it back to horizontal

if you're consistently working as a pro ilustrator I could understand the upgrade, if you're not it's non sense

Jason Goss

@Alberto-M I don't think you have to a "pro illustrator" to appreciate well made tools. The reason professionals use Wacom products is because they are higher quality. I'm sure you love your yiynova, but I out grew mine.

Alberto M

@Jason-Goss
2,8k $ is a serious thing, if that's not that serious to you then go ahead

If your yiynova is functional you don neet anything else yet, it wont make you do better or anything like that, it's more confortable as you can put it in more positions, but that is totally not worth 2,8k, for that just pay a carpenter to make support for it lol.

I imagine you're studying, do you really need that bit of higher quality?

Leontine

btw I bought the Cintiq second hand. Maybe thats an option?

Jason Goss

@Alberto-M The fact is a Cintiq will "make you do better" when compared to a MSP-19U. The Cintiq has better color, better resolution and larger active drawing space (plus other minor advantages). I never said 2.8k wasn't a serious thing, in fact it's why I created this post, but I don't understand where you are getting 2.8k. I clearly stated I was looking at the 22 and 24hd, neither of which cost that much. Thank you for your opinion but I was looking for advice on which Cintiq, not advice on keeping my Yiynova.

Also, what artist isn't studying, and why is that an excuse to use sub-par tools?

If you would like to continue this conversation feel free to send me a chat (P.M.) as this is becoming off topic.

Jason Goss

@Leontine-Gaasenbeek Thanks for the suggestion! (sorry I dont know how to put multiple replies in a single response)