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it. Brushes can swivel with the tilting of the pen. Note that pen tip pressure can be customized in the driver app to fit your particular drawing style or heavy hand. The pan comes with two types of nibs—hard plastic and felt. The felt tip has a bit of added tooth feel that makes drawing feel even more like a pencil on paper. It’s a neat trick that works well. Changing the nibs is easy with an included small grabbing tool. An app (called a driver) is required to use any drawing tablet. The driver can determine whether the tablet is a joy or complete pain to use. The good news is that Huion’s driver helps make using the pen and Inspiroy Dial tablet a breeze. Everything works. Customizing the settings in the driver is straightforward and easy to understand. You can easily spend an hour or two programming the settings for the buttons and dials. Despite the ease of use and programming choices available, I turn off buttons (and dials) and use my keyboard for my shortcuts. It’s how I learned to use tablets and I’m too set in my ways to change how I work—for now. That may change in the future. Using the Huion Inspiroy Dial 2 Pen Tablet for Photoshop (I am not an illustrator) gives me a sense of deja vu about my original Wacom Intuos tablet from years ago. In this case, it’s good deja vu. What I like • easy to set up and use • small enough to carry around with a laptop • Can be wireless What I'd change • improve its design • Pen could be a bit weightier Final Thoughts The Huion Inspiroy Dial 2 pen tablet is well-made, easy to use, wireless, and affordable without being cheap. It may not be the prettiest tablet available, but its functionality and portability far outweigh its visual shortcomings. It’s definitely worth considering if you’re looking for a drawing tablet. Price: $159.99 Where to buy: Huion and Amazon Source: The sample of this product was provided by Huion. About The Gadgeteer Founded in 1997, The Gadgeteer (the-gadgeteer.com) is a product review and news website that provides insightful and in-depth coverage of the latest gadgets, gizmos, and tech products. From mobile gear like smartphones, laptops, and wearable tech to smart home devices and even EDC tools, The Gadgeteer keeps its readers updated on the latest trends and advancements in the world of consumer electronics. With a team of experienced reviewers who have a passion for what they do, The Gadgeteer delivers impartial and honest evaluations of the products it covers, making it a trusted resource for tech enthusiasts everywhere. For more info visit the-gadgeteer.com