PL-500 Pen Display

Wacom released their PL-500 in 2001 aimed at both professional and home users alike and was known for being small and easy to transport. Using EMR technology for a battery-free drawing experience along with the excellent pressure-sensitivity providing a natural pen-to-paper feel giving accurate control over the drawn lines, and became popular among digital artists.

  • Type: Pen Display
  • Model: PL-500
  • Brand: Wacom
  • Price*: $3999 (USD)
  • Date: 2001-03-31
  • Size: 347.98 mm x 297.18 mm x 40.64 mm (WxHxT)
  • Active Area: 271.78 mm x 203.20 mm (WxH)
  • Aspect Ration: 4:3
  • Screen:
    • Type: TFT
    • Size: 13.3 inch
    • Resolution: 1024 x 768
  • Pen Details:
    • Max Levels: 256
    • Recognition Accuracy: 0.50mm center
    • Included Pens:
      • UltraPen 803E (levels: 256, 0 buttons, eraser: false)
  • Supported Operating Systems:

* Prices are the RRP on the date of release.