GAOMON PD1161 Drawing Tablet with Screen, Digital Art Tablet with Battery-Free Stylus, Tilt, 8 Shortcut Keys for Paint, Design, Illustration, Editing, 11.6-inch Graphics Tablet for Mac, Windows PC

I’m honestly impressed with this Gaomon screen tablet! For the price, it delivers way more than expected. It’s a screen tablet, so you can see exactly what you're drawing, which makes the whole experience much more intuitive—especially if you're transitioning from a non-screen tablet.Keep in mind, it’s not Bluetooth, so you’ll need to use the included cables to connect it to your computer. But once everything is plugged in and set up, it runs beautifully.IMPORTANT: Make sure to install the correct drivers from Gaomon’s website that match your model. This step is crucial—once the drivers are installed, the tablet works like a dream. I've used it with both Krita and Clip Studio Paint, and the responsiveness and pressure sensitivity are fantastic.Overall, this is an amazing value for artists on a budget or anyone wanting a solid, reliable drawing experience without spending a fortune.

Disclaimer: I bought this tablet as Used Good for $99. I expected the tablet to have issues, but was really surprised that the thing is practically new. I looked it over hard and there wasn't even tiny scratches, TBF it's like the last owner opened it, took it out of the packages, threw away the manual, put it back in the box and sold it. I do suggest buying a extension cable 12FT, HDMI extension cable 12FT, and USB 2.0+ extension cable 12FT if you're like me, in a bed that can be a chair/recliner/reclined bed with a 60" screen at my feet, a 43" screen left of my head, a high end chromebook and the tablet both to my right with cables running under my bed and hooked up on a extra wide vented stand.The pen lag is too small to notice, the only thing smoother is my high end gaming mouse with a very high polling rate, but I'm able to play OSU on it at the highest levels. I used a no screen Wacom for OSU in the past and quickly rose through the ranks to the top 200. After 20+ hours of OSU on this tablet, my rank went from 200s to 90s.The screen quality is great, but I suggest turning it off when not in use unless it's on a vented stand since it puts out some heat, about 50% to 60% of heat as my high end Chromebook generates. On a vented stand there is no problem leaving it on accidentally which I did, but it was cool when I woke up. Instead of duplicating a screen, I set it as a fourth monitor, and use Autohotkey to automatically move all my GFX software to the tablet meaning I don't have to calibrate it at all, it's 100% accurate.I suggest setting the hotkeys to ALT + F13-F20 (I use F13-24 on a razer keypad with a joystick and ctrl is for my steam controller) and AutoHotkey to make the keys multi-function. To learn AutoHotkey I suggest using Pulovers macro creator which generates code. That will teach you the basics of AutoHotkey coding which makes products infinity better since you're only held back by your imagination and skill level. For example: I have each key set-up to detect up to eight presses within X time + a hold to timeout/cancel and four levels of time delay for a total of 12 functions per key for a total of 96 functions per program with a sleek OSD and a dark GUI to edit functions/add new software and toggle/remember software positions and stuff like removed title bars and borders for more room. It pretty much makes my and Huion pad useless, even the knob since I set the bottom hotkey to function as a knob by locking the mouse in a circle that changes when the pen is tilted at x angle, though it required using C functions inside AHK to set 360 points. As for my Wacom, I set it up as a awesome gesture pad using StrokesPlusNets C# to write macros/functions. There's no need to stop using older hardware when it can be repurposed to do so much with a little code. Also, don't be afraid of C# in StrokesPlusNet, it has plenty of built in functions, most things can be done without knowing any code. Sames goes for AutoHotkey when using pulovers macro creator. The scripts can be saved as programs right from the software.Hope this review helps with your new tablet and ways to repurpose old hardware with or without knowing how to code/script. Last, last, lastly, thanks for buying me the tablet Jim. :)Merry Christmas-A

Once you know and understand it's shortcomings, it's a great device. I was looking for a step up from my Wacom tablet (non-display) and this Gaomon came up at a good time on black Friday deal. I use it primarily for editing photos with Lightroom so I've configured the express keys on the tablet specifically for Lr. The tablet drivers installed without any hassles. The tablet configuration program is pretty straight forward but could use a bit more explanation (not much in tool tips.) It sets up primarily for right-handed users but you can flip the configuration around for lefties. You'd also have to tell your computer to flip the display the otherway. Normal setup would be the express keys on the left while the USB/display cables would be on the right. Pen vs tablet registration are +/- 3mm on the very edges of the tablet. It will vary based on the way you calibrate the pen while you're holding it so you might want to play with calibration software and offset accordingly (make sure mouse mode is off in the Gaomon software.) I played with the calibration software and offsetted so that the pen tip and pointer were within 1-2mm of each other; this was acceptable for me to work effectively. This model color gamut was only 72% of Adobe colors and was noticeable (I do have a color calibrated primary display.) Gaomon does have a higher tier model that covers 100% of Adobe RGB but that clocks in at around $500. I can live with this difference for now until I really want that upper tier.I can honestly say that editing pictures this way is far more productive than using the non-display type of tablet where you'd rely on purely hand/eye coordination (can't go back now.) Spoiled! Gaomon was proactive in providing support. Instead of resting on their laurels and wait to be contacted; they reached out first to answer some questions. This was where they informed me of the 3mm offset discrepancy on the edges. Kudos Gaomon. My computer system setup is a Windows 10 desktop with dedicated graphics card. Cable provided in the Kit - on one end: HDMI/USB-A/Tablet Power; other end to tablet was HDMI-mini/USB-C. Cable connections on the computer end was full sized HDMI on graphics card port (extra) and USB-A. external power plug extension to power socket. Connection on the tablet - the port wells were deep and secured the cables snugly. If you're looking to use a tablet and don't already own one, I'd highly recommend you jump straight to this external display/tablet combo and bypass the regular tablet. By the way this tablet only responds to the pen and not any part of your hand. The kit dis come with a half glove for gliding over the tablet. You may or may not like this glove; I used it briefly then went without it. All the physical display adjustments are found via the display controls next to the power button. Just so you know, even if you shut off the display via the tablet button; the computer still acknowledges it as being on and available. Pen feel....feels like you're holding a sharpie. That's my thoughts for now. Cheers!