The Intuos line of tablets has proven popular among creatives, something that should only be enhanced by its newfound portability. Beyond individual use, Wacom sees it as a fit in such situations as collaborative work sessions, client presentations or in a seminar setting, such as an art class or photography seminar. The medium-sized Intuos4 Wireless is said to fit easily into most computer laptop bags, making it an even more compelling input solution for mobile creative professionals and students. The tablet can communicate reliably over distances of up to 33 feet, with battery charging via USB connection.

According to Don Varga, senior product manager for Wacom's line of professional branded products, "By combining the successful Intuos4 pen tablet design with Bluetooth wireless technology we are able to provide users with the flexibility and freedom to work in the most comfortable way for drawing, editing, painting, retouching or general computer work."

The Grip Pen supplied with the tablet features Wacom's proprietary Tip Sensor technology, offering users near-zero (one gram) starting pressure for the most sensitive Intuos pen tablet performance to date. The Grip Pen also features a pressure-sensitive eraser and two customizable side switches that can be set for commands such as double-click and right-click. The pen supports 2,048 levels of pressure, doubling the resolution of the pen's pressure curve to enhance feedback and expand creative control within software applications that support pressure sensitivity, such as Corel Painter. Notably, the newly designed Art Pen accessory supports the barrel rotation feature within such applications as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Corel Painter 11, allowing users to create natural brush effects by rotating the pen, much like a calligraphy pen.

The Intuos4 Wireless tablet for Mac and Windows is priced at $399, with shipping in the United States and Canada expected to begin in late February or early March. More information is available on the Wacom site.