Review on VEIKK VK1200 11.6 inch Full-Laminated Art Tablet with Screen - Graphic Tablet with Tilt Function, Battery-Free Stylus, 6 Shortcut Keys, and 8192 Levels Pen Pressure Sensitivity by Jeremy Yuusuf

Conclusion: is Veikk's VK1200 tablet a legitimate alternative to Wacom's Cintiq range, which offers comparable screen-drawing capabilities at a much lower price point? Absolutely yes. Is there anything important to know to form a complete opinion on whether this particular screen drawing tool is right for you? Besides yes. Firstly, the item arrived in its own packaging with no additional boxes or packing material, so I was a bit wary of its condition. However, when I opened the package I found that everything was in excellent condition, no damage. The company that makes the Veikk tablet is generous with its accessories (see the photo of the lip balm for size comparison!): you get TWO pens for artists like me who always lose their pen) as well as a flexible felt case ("Pocket for pen ") for each, a pen holder/stand, and a total of 28 extra stylus tips (8 of which fit into the slots in the pen holder alone, making this probably the only pen holder I won't be throwing away). The tablet will too comes with a two-finger drawing glove to minimize screen smears/smooth lines, a screen cleaning cloth, and a small nib removal/replacement tool It also comes with the cables you need to get started: a USB cable to the Powering the tablet and an HDMI cable so your computer can see the tablet as just another monitor.The user guide indicated that some adjustments might be needed n require an adapter cable (not included), but I had no problem powering the tablet up using just the USB cable that came with it. It's nice to have a lot less cable/adapter clutter than my Cintiq. Unfortunately, while much cheaper, the Veikk is no easier to set up and start painting than the Cintiq, and is more difficult in some respects. First off, there's a bit of a learning curve here, even for those with decent computer skills and experience with other screen drawing tools. Drivers must be downloaded and installed manually for the Veikk tablet to work properly. Luckily the website where you can find the drivers has a card included - just don't expect plug and play functionality. a few hours of searching the web and a few annoying troubleshooting steps before it works properly (this seems to be a fairly common problem with Veikk tablets, although not an insurmountable one). But it may put off those artists who are new to the tech (sorry, as with everything else this is a GOOD tool for those who want to try a screen tablet for the first time and don't have the means to afford a Cintiq or iPad/ Pencil). However, after getting over the initial setup issues, I have to say that I really enjoy drawing on this tablet! It has a nice, slightly jagged surface that's fun to paint on, and the addition of a drawing glove protects the screen from hand stains (the glove itself is a stretchy spandex fabric and should fit most hands, although I found it too big for my smaller hands). The screen picks up smudges and fingerprints easily, but they're just as easy to remove. The tablet has six programmable buttons, which are on the left side by default, but with some tweaking to the tablet settings, you can put it in left-handed mode, allowing you to turn the tablet over to close the buttons on the right side receive. .The matte plastic pen itself has a nice grippy texture but is also very light. Much lighter than an iPad Pencil and lighter than Wacom styluses - perhaps as heavy as the average wooden pencil. The weight took some getting used to and both the pen and pen holder feel a bit cheap for being so light, but this is definitely not a deal breaker for me and after a bit of use I really like it. The stylus size seems good: it's thinner than Cintiq pens but larger than the Apple Pencil. The tablet is quite light but doesn't feel cheap thanks to the metal body. It's a good tablet for lap use, but it doesn't have legs, a stand, or a way to set it up at an angle other than horizontal if you're using it on a flat desk (more professional Veikk tablets do this) . ). however, provide such a stand if you need it). The VK1200 is an attractive size, smaller than the smallest Cintiq on the market, at 2 inches both in length and height (the VK1200 tablet is approximately 0.75 inches). The actual drawing area is slightly smaller than this, however any lines or dashes drawn within 1/4 inch of each edge of the display will be broken (see the pink border area in the tablet screen photo). Also, I found that if I tried to draw a line starting at or near the edge of the display, a weird bug would result in a long, straight pen stroke across the entire screen (see photo). If you try to draw a stroke that starts in the drawing area and extends off the screen, the line breaks before it reaches the edge of the screen. These things are frustrating on their own, but they also make it difficult to use Photoshop's full-screen mode, especially without a comfortable mouse, since the tablet doesn't register the stylus at the edge of the screen where you need the cursor. Hover over it to reveal hidden menus. However, if you are working on a standard screen (with menus) or in full screen mode with a menu bar, this 1/4 inch area is much less of a problem and shouldn't interfere with drawing. I should also note that my old Cintiq (can't speak to current models) also has trouble keeping the strokes smooth towards the outer edges of the pull-out screen, so this part of the problem isn't unique to Veikk. And that doesn't make the tablet unusable in any way. SUMMARY: Pros: Very affordable price (more than $400 less than the cheapest Centiq). A great option for those who want to switch to a tablet to draw on screen without breaking the bank. Attractive design, handy size No bulky adapters, just two cables Generous with included accessories Healthy, beautiful drawing surface that's fun to work on Responsive and fluid drawing (once you fix the pen pressure issue) Nice screen Cons: Needs some troubleshooting to achieve pen pressure work Not the best option for inexperienced technicians. Not compatible with full screen mode in Photoshop. All in all, the Veikk VK1200 tablet is a steal if you want to get into on-screen drawing without spending nearly as much as Wacom products require. The drawing process itself is just as smooth and fun as it is on the Cintiq, so long as you don't mind the initial cost of energy to get everything working properly, or if you're lucky enough to have a tech friend to help you out. :)