Adesso Inc. a leading manufacturer of computer input peripherals, today announced the availability of its new wide screen graphics tablet, the Cybertablet Z12. Available at $149.99, the Z12 features a large 10″x 6.25″ work space for drawing, handwriting, sketching, coloring and video and picture editing.

A powerful, yet easy-to-use combination of an ergonomic pen, tablet and software lets you draw and write freehand graphics and text as comfortably as you would on real paper. The Z12 is ultra slim and compact, making it perfect for traveling from one inspirational drawing point to the next. Or use the Z12 to write, sketch, circle, or add notes during a presentation to emphasize important points. The USB connection makes for a quick installation and the tablet also works with Microsoft Vista.

The Z12 has new handwriting recognition technology that efficiently and accurately converts a wide variety or handwriting styles into typed text. It has never been easier to create, edit, or emphasize your presentations or the images you want. The Z12 also has defined hot keys such as cut, copy and paste as well as 16 programmable hot keys to fit the style of work at hand.

The Cybertablet Z12 is a follow-up to other popular Adesso tablets including the Cybertablet 6400, 8600 and 12000. The series offers everything needed for fast and accurate digitizing, tracing, drawing, illustration, cursor steering, and menu picking - all in a modern and ergonomic design. And the Adesso CyberPad is a great solution for anyone and everyone that takes notes. It links handwritten notes and graphics to your PC, providing a digital reproduction for future reference.

Adesso products are available through Ingram Micro, Synnex and D&H direct vendors including AMAZON, Buy.com, PC Mall, CDW, mWave, TigerDirect and Insight; and retail stores such as Fry’s and Micro Center; and through leading catalogs including CDW, PC Mall and PC Connection.