CES 2024 Day Two – new tools for comic book and graphic novel creators

It’s Day Two of CES 2024 and the hits just keep on coming. Amidst all the introductions and announcements of new innovations and products, this post is laser focused on the most useful tools for comic book and graphic novel creators.

Two new Huion pen displays elevate creation
Huion announce its two flagship releases, Kamvas Pro 19 and Kamvas Pro 27. Both displays offer 4K, Canvas Glass for paper-like texture and anti-glare properties, support for up to 1.07 billion colours, hardware factory calibration for colour accuracy. Additionally the new pens, PW600 and PW600S, featuring Huion PenTech 4.0, show enhanced responsiveness, accurately capturing even the lightest touch and stroke. Huion also added programmable side keys and a tail eraser to enhance work efficiency. Read more at https://ces.vporoom.com/2024-01-09-Huion-Launches-Its-New-Flagship-Pen-Displays,-Kamvas-Pro-19-and-Kamvas-Pro-27,-at-CES-2024

Multimonitor support is a Snap from Xebec
Xebec showcased the new Snap system that allows you to literally snap external monitors onto your laptop with easy switching between portrait and landscape orientation for true portable multi-screen workflows. Large 13.3″ full HD screens offer 400 nits of brightness and the Snap system is made from high-grade anodized aluminum and rugged overloaded TPE for ongoing durability. Discover more at https://ca.thexebec.com/pages/snap-story

Power to keep creating in any storm
Remember those bad winter storms and we had to go without power for days? No on wants to relive those days. So here’s a saving grace from Anker — the SOLIX F3800 power system that offers a dual 120V/240V voltage system and 6000W to 12000W backup power for your entire home. Fast charging options include grid, portable solar panels family solar solutions and car auxiliary port. Anker promotes the SOLIX F3800 as a handy device to power your EV or as a travel companion for RV and power adventures. Discover more at https://www.anker.com/anker-solix/a1790-pps?ref=naviMenu_pps

XPPen unveils Magic Drawing Pad
The new Magic Drawing Pad from XPPen combines EMR electromagnetic induction technology with X3 Pro chip stylus technology that supports 16,384 ultra-sensitive pressure levels, for creating anytime, anywhere with a more delicate and smoother drawing experience. XPPen delivers artistic digital drawing products to support users in their creation and expression through continuous innovation and trendy design aesthetics. Read more at https://ces.vporoom.com/2024-01-09-Hanvon-Ugee-Debuted-at-CES-2024-with-Innovative-Digital-Drawing-and-Writing-Solutions

New communication device from Rabbit
The r1 is a described as a pocket companion and by using Large Action Model the rabbit OS can, over time, intuitively “cut through distractions and help users handle their everyday digital tasks smarter, more efficiently, and more delightfully.” The custom hardware includes a 2.88 inch touchscreen display, a push-to-talk button, a scroll wheel for navigating through different activities, and the “rabbit eye” AI enhanced, motorized vision system that serves as a rotating camera. Pre-sales are currently underway at USD $199 with delivery anticipated in late March 2024. Read more at https://www.rabbit.tech

Asus new dual screen experience improves multitasking workflows
The ASUS Zenbook DUO dual-screen laptop features two 14-inch OLED touchscreens supported by a detachable Bluetooth magnetic keyboard plus a built-in kickstand. The dual displays expand your workspace up to 19.8 inches. Other systems specs include an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and up to 32 GB LPDDR5x memory, plus 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. Read more at https://www.asus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-duo-2024-ux8406/

Stay tuned for more to come.