Opening ceremony of ``CLIP STUDIO TABMATE 2'', a one-handed device for CLIP STUDIO PAINT that is finally compatible with iPad and iPhone and can be used on any device



Celsys' one-handed device ``TABMATE'', which makes CLIP STUDIO PAINT work more comfortable by linking with pen tablets and various terminals, has been renewed, with power savings increasing operating time by 1.5 times and improving operability. In addition, ' CLIP STUDIO TABMATE 2 ', which is compatible with iPad and iPhone for the first time, is scheduled to be released on March 18, 2024. I was able to borrow a pair of TABMATE 2 from Celsys early, so I immediately opened the package and checked the appearance.

CLIP STUDIO TABMATE 2

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The package of TABMATE 2 looks like this.



The supported OS is listed at the bottom of the package. The main point of TABMATE 2 is that it is compatible with iPadOS and iOS. As a result, TABMATE 2 can now be used on all platforms where CLIP STUDIO PAINT can be used.



On the side, the specifications of TABMATE 2 and included items are listed.



On the opposite side, various skill marks were written.



'CLIP STUDIO TABMATE 2' is printed on the top and bottom sides, and it opens from the bottom.



The bottom of the package looks like this.



When you open the lid from the bottom of the package, the TABMATE 2 manual and warranty card appear.



When removing the manual and warranty, TABMATE 2 wrapped in a cushion appeared.



On the front of TABMATE 2, there is a wheel, four buttons A to D, up/down/left/right keys and the Q button, and the CLIP STUDIO logo at the bottom is a menu button. The actual height of TABMATE 2 is approximately 11.5 cm, the width is approximately 3.5 cm at its widest point, and the thickness is approximately 4.2 cm.



The weight is 66g including the included AA batteries. When I removed the batteries, it weighed 41g.



The side looks like this. The sides have the same design on both sides, and there is a hole at the bottom for attaching a strap. The appearance of TABMATE 2 has not changed significantly compared to the previous model TABMATE, but the new addition is the strap holes on the left and right sides.



At the top there is a '+ button' and '- button'.



There is a trigger button and battery pack on the back.



You can move it by removing the battery pack and inserting one AA battery. TABMATE 2 has succeeded in saving power by adopting

Bluetooth Low Energy , and it seems that the battery lasts 1.5 times compared to the previous model.



The best feature of TABMATE 2 is that it is also compatible with iPadOS. In the next article, I will actually connect it to the iPad Pro and use it, so please look forward to it.



CLIP STUDIO TABMATE 2 is scheduled to be released on March 18, 2024, and pre-orders have started from March 7. In addition to a 10% discount for pre-orders only, we are also running a SNS gift campaign for TABMATE 2 during the pre-order period.

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