What is the Tablet PC for Substance?

[jaws3497]

So when hybrid tablets started getting traction as replacement or alternative to a laptop for artist of all kinds. I wanted to know what the best ones for running the Substance software was? I had been digging around from the start and did find a few that could run Zbrush, Maya, and so on. But have not found any info on any that could run SP, SD, or Bitmap from the companies that sell them or from reviews online.

What I am trying to find is one that can run substance painter no problem. But with limited funding and lack of public demonstration in stores like Best Buy, I am having a hard time finding the right one. As we all know SP and SD are some of the most demanding programs and best programs when it comes to 3D artist. So that's why I'm asking for  people who have or are getting a hybrid tablet that can run Substance Painter and what they recommend.

I want to know the specs, models, and features of the tablet and experience using the tablet in your pipeline for home and on the go work? I also want people to find and post ones they are looking at giving the specs of the tablet and trailers for them, if they can find them. Please link the tablet's URL in the entry if not already done and list all the info you can find on it. Pleas keep in mind the specs needed to run the substance programs. I'm going to list them off here so you don't need to find them.

Substance Painter
Windows
Minimum
OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 - (64 bit)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: VRAM 2GB
DirectX: Version 11

Recommended
OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 - (64 bit)
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: VRAM 4GB
DirectX: Version 11

MAC OS
Minimum
OS: 10.10 or above
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: VRAM 2GB

Recommended
OS: 10.10 or above
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: VRAM 4GB

Linux
Minimum
OS: CentOS 6.6 or Ubuntu 12.4 (Steam)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: VRAM 2GB

Recommended
OS: CentOS 6.6 or Ubuntu 16.4 (Steam)
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: VRAM 4GB

Supported GPUs
Intel HD 5000 / IRis Pro 6200 and above
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 600 and above, Quadro K2000 and above
AMD Radeon HD 7000 and above
Note : Integrated GPUs are not recommended
Note : Mesa drivers on Linux are not supported
Unsupported GPUs
AMD FirePRo

Substance Designer
Windows
Minimum
OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 - (64 bit)
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: VRAM 2GB
DirectX: Version 10

Recommended
OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 - (64 bit)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: VRAM 4GB
DirectX: Version 10

MAc OS X
Minimum
OS: 10.10 or above
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: VRAM 2GB

Recommended
OS: 10.11 or above
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: VRAM 4GB
Linux
Minimum
OS: CentOS 6.6 or Ubuntu 12.4 (Steam)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: VRAM 2GB

Recommended
OS: CentOS 6.6 or Ubuntu 16.4 (Steam)
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: VRAM 4GB

Supported GPUs
Note : Integrated GPUs are not recommended
Unsupported GPUs
AMD FirePRo

[jaws3497]

In the Wacom line there are currently three of their Wacom Pen Computer lines that are made for mobile work. I'll go over each one and the different models for each. Cintiq Companion 2, Wacom MobileStudio Pro 13, and Wacom MobileStudio Pro 16.

[jaws3497]

The Qintiq Companion 2
OUT OF STOCK

http://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/pen-computers/cintiq-companion-2#Specifications

There are five models with the last two shown running 3D Modeling software.

SPECS
Display Size 13.3 inch (33.8 cm)
Resolution QHD (2560 x 1440)
Advanced Control 2048 levels pen pressure, tilt and multi-touch
Productivity Boosters ExpressKeys™, on-screen controls, time-savings settings
Ergonomics Right or left-handed use, adjustable stand

Compatibility Windows

Stand-alone

Windows
Mac
when attached
Processor 4th and 5th generation Intel® Core™ processors
Graphics Card Intel® HD Graphics 4400 to Intel® Iris® Graphics 6100 (depending on model)
Storage 64 GB - 512 GB
Solid state drive (SSD)
Product Type Professional Creative Tablet
Micro SD Slot SDHC card, MicroSD
RAM 4 GB to 16 GB DDR3
Expandable Memory No
Expandable Storage Memory card or external HDD, purchased separately
Security Kensington Security Slot
Enterprise: Kensington Security Slot, Intel® vPro™ technology, Intel® TPM chip, Intel® BitLocker
Multi-Touch Yes
Pen Pro Pen
Pressure Levels 2048, both pen tip and eraser
Tilt Range 40 degrees
Tilt Recognition ±60 levels
Type Pressure-sensitive, cordless, battery-free
Switches 2 side switches
Extra Nibs 9 standard
Pen Carrying Case Yes
Pen Stand No
Grip Latex-free silicone rubber
Technology Patented electromagnetic resonance method
Weight 1700 g / 3.75 lbs
Size 374 x 248 x 15 mm
(14.7 x 9.8 x 0.6 inch)
Displayable Colors (maximum) 16.7 million
Screen Size (Measured Diagonally) 13.3 inch (33.8 cm)
Technology a-Si Active Matrix TFT LCD (IPS)
Viewing Angle 170° (85°/85°) H, (85°/85°) V
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Contrast Ratio 800:1 (typical)*only LCDM / 720:1 (typical)
Brightness 150cd/m2
Active Area 294 x 165 mm (11.6 x 6.5 in)
Graphics Input HDMI when attached to PC or Mac
Color Gamut 72% NTSC
Response Rate 25 ms
Industry Standard Pre-sets 6500° K whitepoint default
Operating System Windows 8.1 or Windows 8.1 Pro
(depending on model)
Expresskeys™ 6 customizable, application-specific
Touch Ring No
Touch Strips No
On-Screen Controls Yes
Rocker Ring And Home Button 4 position customizable
Radial Menu Yes
Precision Mode Yes
Display Toggle Yes (when attached to Mac or PC)
Dedicated Pan, Scroll, Zoom, Brush Size Yes
Stand Adjustability 3 angles and detachable
Orientation Right or left-handed use
Cables Included Cintiq® Connect cable, AC adaptor, and plug
Display N/A
PC And Mac Cintiq® Connect cable
Video Out Mini DisplayPort
Peripherals 3 USB 3.0 (mobile)
3 USB 2.0 (stand-alone)
Other Connections Dual Microphone, Stereo Speakers, DC Jack, 1 Headset (Audio)
Network Bluetooth® 4.0 technology
Wireless 802.11 b/g/n
Cameras Front: 2 MP HD
Back: 8 MP HD
Speakers 2 x 1.5W
Power Supply Input 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Supply Output 19 VDC, 4.74A (90W)
Battery 11.4 V, Li-polymer, 50 Wh
Power Consumption 48 W, 0.66W when asleep, 0.28 W or less when off
Battery Life up to 4.5 hours*
Note: Battery Life Will Vary. It Depends On How The Products Are Used And Which Device Settings Are Selected.
Battery Charging Time up to 2 hours
System Requirements Windows® 7 or later
Mac OS X 10.8 and later
Limited Warranty 1 year in USA, Canada, and Latin America
What's Included Cintiq Companion® Professional Creative Tablet
Cintiq® Adjustable Stand
(Sold separately for DTH-W1310T)
Pro Pen, pen case with 9 replacement nibs and nib removal tool
Cintiq® Connect™ cable
AC Power Adapter
Cintiq Soft Case
(Sold separately for DTH-W1310T)
Certifications VCCI Class B, FCC Part15 Subpart B(class B) and C, CE, KCC, BSMI, C-tick CB, CCC, GOST-R, China RoHS, Korean RoHS, EU RoHS
Additional Accessories Wireless Bluetooth® Keyboard
Airbrush, Art Pen, Classic Pen, Grip Pen
Nibs
Cintiq Adjustable Stand
Cintiq Soft Case
Model Number DTH-W1310T
DTH-W1310L
DTH-W1310M
DTH-W1310H
DTH-W1310E
Microsoft Specialized PC Certification To Meet The Needs Of Graphics Professionals, Wacom, With Microsoft’s Approval, Moved The Windows Home Button To The Side Of The Bezel. This Provides Better Functionality For Professional Creative Use. Consequently, The Cintiq Companion Is Certified For Windows 8 As A Specialized PC (SPC). While We Are Not Aware Of Any Compatibility Issues, As Part Of The Windows 8 Certification Program, We Are Obliged To Inform You That Certain Features Or Functionality Of Windows 8 May Not Work As Expected.

[jaws3497]

Wacom MobileStudio Pro 13"
$1,999.95 - $2,499.95

http://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/pen-displays/wacom-mobilestudio-pro-13

Can be used with PC or Mac with a device called Wacom Link. no stand and no keyboard and mouse.

Specs
Display 13.3 inch (33.8 cm)
Resolution WQHD (2560 x 1440)
Advanced Control 8192 levels pen pressure, tilt and multi-touch
Productivity Boosters ExpressKeys™, on-screen controls, time-savings settings
Ergonomics Right or left-handed use, adjustable optional stand
Compatibility Windows 10 - Stand-alone Windows
Mac - when attached with optional Wacom Link
Processor 6th generation Intel® Core™ processors
Graphics Card Intel® Iris™ Graphics 550
Storage 64GB - 512GB Solid state drive (SSD)
Product Type Creative Pen Computer
Micro SD Slot SDXC card (uhs-ii)
RAM 4 GB to 16 GB DDR3
Expandable Memory No
Expandable Storage Memory card or external HDD,
purchased separately
Security Kensington® security slot for
Kensington MiniSaver™ Mobile Lock.
Fingerprint Sensor on select models
Multi-Touch Yes
Pen Wacom Pro Pen 2
Pressure Levels 8192, both pen tip and eraser
Tilt Range 40 degrees
Tilt Recognition ±60 levels
Type Pressure-sensitive, cordless, battery-free
Switches 2 side switches
Extra Nibs 3 extra nibs (2 standard, 1 felt)
Pen Carrying Case Yes
Pen Stand No
Pen Holder Yes
Grip Latex-free silicone rubber
Technology Patented electromagnetic resonance method
Weight 1420 g / 2.91 lbs
1.380kg
Size 367 x 229 x 16 mm
(14.4 x 9 x 0.6 inch)
Displayable Colors (maximum) 16.7 million
Screen Size (Measured Diagonally) 13.3 inch (33.8 cm)
Technology LED
Viewing Angle 178° (89°/89°) H, (89°/89°) V
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Contrast Ratio 800:1
Brightness 253.4cd/m2
Active Area 294 x 165 mm (11.6 x 6.5 in)
Graphics Input USB type C (for optimum performance) or Mini DisplayPort using optional Wacom Link
Color Gamut 96% Adobe RGB
Response Rate 25 ms
Industry Standard Pre-sets Adobe RGB, 6500 deg.
K white point default: DCI, REC 709, SRGB
Operating System Windows 10 Home or Pro (depending on model)
ExpressKeys™ 6 customizable, application-specific
Touch Ring Yes on Rocker Ring
Touch Strips No
On-Screen Controls Yes
Rocker Ring And Home Button 4 position customizable with default TouchRing function and home button
Radial Menu Yes
Precision Mode Yes
Display Toggle Yes when attached to Mac or PC using optional Wacom Link
Dedicated Pan, Scroll, Zoom, Brush Size Yes
Stand Adjustability optional detachable Wacom stand with 3 angles
Orientation Right or left-handed use
Cables Included AC adaptor and power cable
Display N/A
PC And Mac Optional Wacom Link with USB type C, Mini DisplayPort and USB type A cables. Optimum performance using certified USB type C cable to USB type C port.
Video Out USB type C
Peripherals 3 USB type C
Other Connections 1 Headset (Audio/combo)
Network Bluetooth® 4.1 technology
Wireless 802.11 ac
Cameras Front: 5 MP HD
Back: 8 MP HD
Back: Intel RealSense™ R200 (3D scanning camera) on select models
Speakers 2 x 1.5W
Power Supply Input 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Supply Output 5V/3A (15W), 20V/5A (100W)
Battery 11.4 V, Li-polymer, 52Wh
Power Consumption Max: 96W, TBD W when asleep,
TBD W or less when off
Battery Life up to 6 hours*
Note: Battery Life Will Vary. It Depends On How The Products Are Used And Which Device Settings Are Selected.
Battery Charging Time up to 2 hours
System Requirements With optional Wacom Link:
Windows® 7 or later Mac OS X 10.8 and later
Warranty 1 year in USA, Canada, and Latin America
2 years in Europe
1 year in Japan & Asia Pacific
What's Included Wacom MobileStudio Pro 13
Wacom Pro Pen 2
pen case with 3 replacement nibs, color rings and nib removal tool pen holder
AC Power Adapter + power cable
Quick Start Guide
Cleaning cloth
Certifications VCCI Class B, FCC Part 15, Subpart B (class B) and C, CE, KC, BSMI, C-tick, CB, CCC, EAC, China RoHS, Korean RoHS, EU RoHS, SII, NOM, CEL, IC, Energy Star, CEC-BCS, Energy Label Law
Additional Accessories Wacom Link
Wireless Bluetooth® Keyboard
Wacom Color Manager
Wacom Stand
Wacom Soft Case
Nibs
Wacom Pro Pen 2 + Pen case
Previous generation pens: Airbrush, Art Pen, Classic Pen, Grip Pen, Pro Pen
Model Number DTH-W1320T
DTH-W1320L
DTH-W1320M
DTH-W1320H
Microsoft Specialized PC Certification None

[jaws3497]

Wacom MobileStudio Pro 16"
$2,399.95 - $2,999.95

http://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/pen-computers/wacom-mobilestudio-pro-16

Uses Nvidai Grahpics Cards, Quadro M600M 2GB GDDr5 VRAM and Quadro M1000M 4GB GDDr5 Vram. Can be link to PC or Mac using Wacom Link as a normal Cintiq. No stand or keyboard

Specs
Display Size 15.6 inch (39.6 cm)
Resolution UHD (3840 x 2160)
Advanced Control 8192 levels pen pressure, tilt and multi-touch
Productivity Boosters ExpressKeys™, on-screen controls, time-savings settings
Ergonomics Right or left-handed use, adjustable optional stand
Compatibility モバイルモード：Windows10
デスクトップモード：Windows 7以降（最新のSP適用）、Mac OS X 10.10以降
Processor 第6世代のIntel® Core™プロセッサ
DTH-W1620M：Intel Core i5-6267U (2.9GHz)
DTH-W1620H：Intel Core i7-6567U (3.3 GHz)
Graphics Card DTH-W1620M：NVIDIA® Quadro® M600M 2GB GDDR5
DTH-W1620H：NVIDIA® Quadro® M1000M 4GB GDDR5
Storage DTH-W1620M：256GB SSD
DTH-W1620H：512GB SSD
Product Type クリエイティブタブレット
Micro SD Slot SDカードスロット
SDXCカード (uhs-ii)
RAM DTH-W1620M：8GB
DTH-W1620H：16GB
Expandable Memory ×
Expandable Storage メモリカードまたは外部HDD
Security Kensington® security slot for
Kensington MiniSaver™ Mobile Lock.
Fingerprint Sensor on select models
Multi-Touch ○
Pen Wacom Pro Pen 2
Pressure Levels 8192, both pen tip and eraser
Tilt Range 40 degrees
Tilt Recognition ±60 levels
Type Pressure-sensitive, cordless, battery-free
Switches 2 side switches
Extra Nibs 3 extra nibs (2 standard, 1 felt)
Pen Carrying Case Yes
Pen Stand No
Pen Holder Yes
Grip Latex-free silicone rubber
Technology Patented electromagnetic resonance method
Weight 2020 g / 4.45 lbs 2.08kg
Size 418 x 262 x 19 mm
(16.5 x 10.3 x 0.75 inch)
Displayable Colors (maximum) 16.7 million
Screen Size 15.6 inch (39.6 cm)
Technology LED
Viewing Angle 178° (89°/89°) H, (89°/89°) V
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Contrast Ratio 800:1
Brightness 314.78cd/m2
Graphics Input USB type C (for optimum performance) or Mini DisplayPort using optional Wacom Link
Color Gamut 94% Adobe RGB
Response Rate 25 ms
Industry Standard Pre-sets Adobe RGB, 6500 deg.
K white point default: DCI, REC 709, SRGB
Operating System Windows 10 Pro
ExpressKeys™ 8 customizable, application-specific
Touch Ring Yes on Rocker Ring
Touch Strips No
On-Screen Controls Yes
Rocker Ring And Home Button 4 position customizable with default TouchRing function and home button
Radial Menu Yes
Precision Mode Yes
Display Toggle Yes when attached to Mac or PC using optional Wacom Link
Dedicated Pan, Scroll, Zoom, Brush Size Yes
Stand Adjustability optional detachable Wacom stand with 3 angles
Orientation Right or left-handed use
Cable Included AC adaptor and power cable
Display N/A
PC And Mac Optional Wacom Link with USB type C, Mini DisplayPort and USB type A cables. Optimum performance using certified USB type C cable to USB type C port.
Video Out USB type C
Peripherals 3 USB type C
Other Connections 1 Headset (Audio/combo)
Network Bluetooth® 4.1 technology
Wireless 802.11 ac
Cameras Front: 5 MP HD
Back: 8 MP HD
Back: Intel RealSense™ R200 (3D scanning camera) on select models
Power Supply Input 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Supply Output 5V/3A (15W), 20V/5A (100W)
Battery 7.6 V, Li-polymer, 70 Wh
Power Consumption Max: 96W,
TBD W when asleep,
TBD W or less when off
Battery Life up to 6 hours*
Note: Battery Life Will Vary. It Depends On How The Products Are Used And Which Device Settings Are Selected.
Battery Charging Time up to 2 hours
System Requirements With optional Wacom Link: Windows® 7 or later Mac OS X 10.8 and later
Limited Warranty 1 year in USA, Canada, and Latin America
2 years in Europe
1 year in Japan & Asia Pacific
What's Included Wacom MobileStudio Pro 13
Wacom Pro Pen 2
pen case with 3 replacement nibs, color rings and nib removal tool pen holder
AC Power Adapter + power cable
Quick Start Guide
Cleaning cloth
Certifications VCCI Class B, FCC Part 15, Subpart B (class B) and C, CE, KC, BSMI, C-tick, CB, CCC, EAC, China RoHS, Korean RoHS, EU RoHS, SII, NOM, CEL, IC, Energy Star, CEC-BCS, Energy Label Law
Additional Accessories Wacom Link
Wireless Bluetooth® Keyboard
Wacom Color Manager
Wacom Stand
Wacom Soft Case
Nibs
Wacom Pro Pen 2 + Pen case
Previous generation pens: Airbrush, Art Pen, Classic Pen, Grip Pen, Pro Pen
Model Number DTH-W1620M
DTH-W1620H
Microsoft Specialized PC Certification None

[jaws3497]

So does anyone have one of these and could give their opion on them for using SP or any of the Subtance programs.

[Wes McDermott]

Hi Joshua,

Replying in from the twitter mention : ) I'm using a Surface Pro 3 with the intel HD 4400. Painter is GPU bound so when using an integrated GPU you can expect performance issues. However, I've found Painter to be usable on the Surface Pro 3 in many cases. The SP3 is not my main computer and I don't use dense models or high resolutions when using the Surface. I use it for working on scenes and content while traveling. Recently I was on my way to a meeting and I used the SP3 to finish up my Painter scene during my flight. I'm not sure how much better the surface pro 4 would be. The SP3 is a great tablet/PC but I wouldn't recommend it solely for using Painter. 

I use Radial Menu with the SP3.
http://radialmenu.weebly.com/

Cheers,
Wes

[jaws3497]

Thanks Wes.

 Now I went to find the specs on the Surface Pro 3, but found that it is no longer being sold out side of used. However the fact that the model could run SP at all is great to hear. So I went and found the tech specs on the current version, Pro 4.

As of writing this post, the Base model of the Pro 4 is $799 going up to $1,799 for the i7 16gm ram model.

Windows 10 Pro
Office 365 30-day trial

Exterior
Casing: Magnesium
Color: Silver
Physical buttons: Volume, Power

Dimensions
11.50 x 7.93 x 0.33 in (292.10 x 201.42 x 8.45 mm)

Weight
m3: 1.69 lbs (766 g)
i5: 1.73 lbs (786 g)
i7: 1.73 lbs (786 g)

Storage1
Solid state drive (SSD) options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB

Display
Screen: 12.3” PixelSense Display
Resolution: 2736 x 1824 (267 PPI)
Aspect Ratio: 3:2
Touch: 10 point multi-touch

Battery Life2
Up to 9 hours of video playback

Processor
6th Gen Intel Core m3, i5, or i7

Graphics
m3: Intel HD graphics 515
i5: Intel HD graphics 520
i7: Intel Iris graphics

Security
TPM chip for enterprise security

Memory
4GB, 8GB, or 16GB RAM

Wireless
802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

Ports
Full-size USB 3.0
microSD card reader
Headset jack
Mini DisplayPort
Cover port
Surface Connect

Cameras, video, and audio
Windows Hello face-authentication camera (front-facing)
5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p HD video
8.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p HD video
Stereo microphones
Stereo speakers with Dolby Audio Premium

Sensors
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Magnetometer

What's in the box
Surface Pro 4
Surface Pen
Power Supply
Quick Start Guide
Safety and warranty documents

Warranty
1-year limited hardware warranty

From what I can tell so far, the price tags on the Surface Pro is appealing, and the other Surface products might be a good idea to look into here. It may be a great alternative from getting a Mobile Studio from Wacom.