Wacom has just released a new Cintiq tablet display, the Cintiq 21UX, and CGSociety took one for a test drive to document some of the new features.

The customizable, application-specific ExpressKeys on the Cintiq 21UX are a nice touch. Eight are located on each side of the display’s bezel. Pressing the top ExpressKey brings up an on-screen display showing the settings of all the ExpressKeys and Touch Strips. The close proximity of these tools to the actual work area is efficient and comfortable and minimises dependence on the keyboard without taking focus away from the pen hand. Also new to the Cintiq 21UX is the introduction of two user-defined, four-function Touch Strip Toggle buttons which control the function of their associated Touch Strip, located on the back of the bezel

Retails at $1999, and shipping later this month.

via CGSociety – Wacom Cintiq 21UX.