After piloting various teaching tablets in Aug 2020, the top two performing tablets are available to faculty upon request for teaching purposes. If you require the use of a tablet for your course, please submit a faculty offsite technology request. On the form select touch whiteboard and in any of the comment fields, indicated which tablet you prefer.
The two tablets offered:
Wacom Cintiq 16 inch (writing tablet)
Download Drivers here Setup Information video: here
Pros
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- Interactive pen monitor
- User can draw and perform edits on screen
- Acts as a second monitor
- Stylus does not require charging and is easy-to-use and comfortable
Cons
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- No multi-touch (finger) support
- Needs to connect to two computer ports
- Low Resolution
- Large adapter cable
Huion Kamvas 20 inch (tablet monitor)
Download Drivers: here Setup Informaclick here
Pros
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- Larger display with a good resolution
- Decent color gamut
- Excellent viewing angles
Cons
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- No shortcut buttons
- No touch controls
- Matte screen protector does not feel good
- Problematic cable placement