Genius has announced that it is now offering new multimedia tablets that pack professional level features into devices at consumer prices. The new additions to the line of digital tablets include the G-Pen M609X and the G-Pen M712X for graphic designers and artists.

Both the tablets are dual-mode devices and come with extensive multimedia functions and are plug-and-play ready. The pads support Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and Mac OS C 10.2.8 and later. The dual mode capabilities let the user switch the screen from wide to standard mode and back again.

The resolution of the screen is 4000LPI and the M712X includes PhotoShop Elements 6, a pad cover, and the ability to make brush width changes. The M609X has a screen measuring 9 x 5.5 inches in wide mode and 7.25 x 5.5 inches in standard mode. The M712X has a screen measuring 12 x 7.25 inches in wide mode and 9.5 x 7.25 inches in standard mode. The M712X retails for $219 and the M609X sells for $169.