Wacom Cintiq 22HD Touch Interactive Pen Display (DTH2200)

HAVING DRIVER ISSUES SEE BELOWFirst thing is first, I debated on getting this thing for a while, trolling the reviews.I then started noticing the price going up on the non-touch version from $1999 to $2100 and it stayed there for a while, then started noticing the touch version dropping in price.Finally decided to get the touch version, if it got annoying I could turn off the feature. but it has not disappointed me so far.I have it hooked up to the Ergo LX arm stand and it is a match made in heaven to achieve the perfect angled working surface.I changed the cable from the factory DVI to DVI-Display port cable, the change over was easy, it amazes me how a few people are disappointed with how Wacom had the DVI cable set-up, but it really is not hard to change the cables.The cables that come with the Cintiq are a good length, possibly 10ft long, they achieved the distance I needed, but I purchased a 10ft USB cable just in case but it was not necessary as the original cable was about this length.I had an issue with the driver software but that was my fault, I'm running Windows 7 64 bit and when I installed the software I forgot to right click to set me as administrator, finally after I figured that out the install when really smooth.I had a hiccup with the driver the other day where it would not recognize the pen etc, just closed all applications and restarted the computer and the driver was running good again.Touch display is excellent, really helpful when using the on-screen keyboard, browsing the internet etc.The touch comes in to it's own when using Photoshop etc.I like how I can draw, clone, heal using the pen and then change to other tools with my index finger on my left hand to select another tool such as move or zoom, it really is a better way of working.Compared to using the Wacom Intuous 5 (Large) the cintiq seems more intuitive and there are more express keys that are customizable, so fewer keyboard shortcuts are needed, I agree with others and wish that the express keys were illuminated with what the selection is, but this was the same issue with the Intuos 5, don't know why Wacom decided to stop this feature after the Intuos 4.The touch strips and toggle buttons work great, I'll take these over the multi-function touch ring of the intuos 5. that thing is a nightmare.I bought the 24HD screen protector from PosRus this size is a better fit to cover more of the screen on the Cintiq 22HD.I originally bought the one for the intuos 5 over a year ago but when I had installed that on the intuos, I didn't like the fact that the pen would drop off and train track along the edge of the screen protector if I got too close to the edge of the intuos.So I had originally ordered the one specifically for the Cintiq 22HD but when I received it and did a dry fit, I noticed that it would be the same issue as the one for intuos 5, so I ordered the bigger protector, installation of the screen protector is a nightmare but once it is on, it works great. (See my review and others for the Cintiq 24HD screen protector)The art pen is a match made in heaven, just make sure to calibrate, the nuances of the pen tilt and rotation make this exceptional, especially when used in Photoshop CS6 and CC with the erodible brushes, this closely mimics true B Soft pencils, paint brush strokes etc.The final thought:The fact of being able to work directly on screen in numerous art/photograpy applications is a amazing.I didn't like the hand eye coordination disconnect that I experienced with the intuos, not saying that the intuos is bad, but there is definitely a learning curve, I think this is why a lot of people have issues with the learning curve on the intuos and still want to use the mouse.I wish I had purchased the Cintiq a long time ago, Price is definitely steep, especially considering that these things are manufactured in China, but the quality of the materials is good.OK I'm having continual Driver issues, I have updated to the newer driver (6.3.7-5) from the Wacom website, everyday I boot the computer I get "The tablet Driver was not found". "The tablet driver is not running. "This operation returned because the timeout period expired", I have contacted Wacom and keep getting the same questions of have you installed the latest driver etc the next question they ask is what programs do you have running in the background on start-up. There is a bunch of programs, I need to know what are the essential programs that need to be running on start-up.I'm running Windows 7 64Bit on a HP machine, I have an ATI Firepro 1gb graphics card.So has anyone here had the same kind of glitches and qhat was the remedy to fix the tablet driver not found issue????Please help

I have been using a Wacom Intuos Pro for the last year and finally upgraded to a Cintiq and what a difference it has made. It is a pricey product, and I would recommend a cheaper tablet to tinker with before getting this, but if you struggle with using a tablet and looking up and down at the screen, this will definitely level up your digital art game. My line work and all around work flow has improved tremendously since I have started using the Cintiq and I am in the process of selling my other tablet because I have no need for it anymore. I hate to say it, but drawing directly onto a screen is sort of a crutch, but it will make your life so much easier if you are serious about doing art on the computer.That being said, I opted to get the touch over the regular tablet, and I regret it. I see where some people like the touch functions, but personally, it doesn't add to my experience with the Cintiq. I bought a tablet glove to minimize annoying interference with the touch interface, and ended up disabling the touch functionality completely after awhile. You're coughing up quite a bit more money for that feature, so if you don't think you'll be using it, I would opt for the model that comes without it.Once upon a time, and for a brief time, I had the Cintiq WRX, and this thing makes much better use of it's size. The screen is more more adequately proportioned to the tablet itself and it's much lighter. Another big plus is that the cables that come with it are much less bulky. It's still a lot to drag around, but not nearly as such with this newer model.These come in two sizes: this one and a larger version for much more money. I think the 13 inch is just fine. My reasoning was that it is just a little bit bigger than a sheet of paper, and as I don't really draw on anything much bigger than that, I didn't see the point in doubling the screen size. However, unless you adjust your screen resolution or wear stronger reading glasses, program interfaces like Photoshop are more difficult to read. I've sort of memorized where everything is, so this isn't as much of a problem as it used to be.