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Bamboo Fun (Small) Silver Tablet with Pen, Mouse & Graphics Software | List Price: $99.99
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Brand: Wacom
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Package contains - Bamboo Fun pen tablet and pen, Bamboo Fun mouse, pen stand, package of 3 replacement pen nibs, USB cable, quick start guide, installation CD with tablet driver and electronic user manual, software DVD that includes Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 Win/4.0 Mac, Corel Painter Essentials 3.0, and Nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 GE.
- Great for digital drawing and painting, touching up photos, or writing in your own personal script
- 512 levels of pressure sensitivity to more accurately mimic physical drawing
- Compatible with all major software
- Works with both Windows and Mac operating systems
Just right and certainly not bad for the price. [Posted on 2008-04-08]
My first tablet ever was a Wacom Graphire that, at the time, was $99 and about the same size as this one. It worked beautifully, and I upgraded eventually to a larger active area tablet with Wacom as well. Needless to say, when that one broke and I couldn't find just a regular Wacom Graphire tablet (that wasn't wireless for $300), I was a little devastated.
Not wanting to try a different brand because honestly, I've grown used to the Wacom line, I started looking into their other options. I do animation and a lot of digial paiting in Adobe Photoshop CS3. I was a little bit wary of using anything but Graphire (which is what I get for spoiling myself). On Wacom's website, though, I came across the Bamboo and Bamboo Fun. The name did scare me off a bit because this is supposed to be mainly for professional use and commission work, but after more research I decided to give the Bamboo Fun a try. Couldn't hurt, right? And I could always return it if I didn't enjoy it.
So far, it's a joy.
The transition from my Graphire to the Bamboo Fun was rather simple. Nothing too complicated to learn, and it took under five minutes before it was up and running and I could get back to work. If it works almost right out of the box, I can't complain.
+ The pen feels like a real pen - too bad real pens aren't always that comfortable, though. It doesn't hurt my hand as bad as the one with my Graphire used to when I used it for hours on end which is definitely good.
+ The mouse is a delight, too. Especially for those of us who don't really NEED a mouse (and therefore don't own one) for our laptops, it's a nice little bonus to have even if it doesn't get much use, it does come in handy because for me the touch pad on my laptop can be irritating at times.
+ Being able to switch the pen upside down and use it as an eraser has always been my favorite feature of my Wacom tablets. Though it DOES take a few seconds to actually recognize which direction it's pointing (sometimes, not frustratingly often), it's still a nice addition and I'm glad they moved it over to the Bamboo, too.
+ Pen and paint strokes are very smooth. Towards the end of its life, my last Graphire started to get very jagged in its movements and wouldn't cooperatively let me draw a straight line. Being able to do so again is something I missed a lot and didn't realize just how much until I got to do it again, LOL.
~ I don't use it for handwriting documents or anything, but when I draw something and need to sign or just write a comment on it for me to remember to do later, it's in my handwriting as if I were writing it on paper. Definitely a plus, especially if you're looking for something to use both in work and as a hobby artist.
I don't really have anything negative to say here. The small size isn't a problem for me at all, and is just as easy to use as a bigger tablet (I've had 2 different sizes of tablets). Though I like smaller better because it keeps more desk space open. I don't really feel restricted, but that's also just my opinion - everyone works differently. If you feel you need the bigger size, go for it! I'm sure it works the exact same way as it's smaller counter part.
And as many people have already said... The price is definitely something to be happy about! If you factor in the prices of the included software, you're getting a steal. Though I personally will stick to Adobe Photoshop CS3, if you're just looking for something to mess around in while you get used to the software or are content with what they give you, then you'll be a happy camper.
Either way, it's a steal.
Happy creating!
Cute and Compact! [Posted on 2008-06-09]
I'm still new to using a tablet but I am enjoying this product! It's very small so you have to get adjusted to using the pen. Great for beginners like me! I love all the free software that it comes with. Perfect price for a good quality (but small) product. Very functional, a great member of the Wacom family!
Small Drawing Tablet Does the Job Well [Posted on 2008-06-18]
This package is a great value for the money. The painting software is superb and the tablet works extremely well for my artist wife and the fun part of me. Great value for the money. Nice to have the mouse, but not really necessary unless you happen to need a better mouse.
Nice tablet delivery on time!! [Posted on 2008-06-20]
I bought this tablet for the most important person for me.
He really likes it, they delivered it just right in time and the thing I like is that they delivered worldwide. [It's hard to find one who does.]
The tablet came in a really nice condition with a mouse and a pen. With an installation CD and a tutorial, he is now learning how to have fun with his first tablet in his life.
Great mouse & pen [Posted on 2008-07-18]
This works great, even with the mouse. Occasionally you'll run the mouse out of the sensing area, but you soon get used to it (or buy the bigger tablet). The felt under the mouse does start to wear after some time, and the mouse can sometimes feel slightly 'stuck' (just overcoming the little friction of the felt). Nice to never have to change batteries or bother with a wired mouse.
Has problems working with InkScape (more an InkScape bug than a Wacom bug I suspect). If unplugged/plugged regularly from USB, it sometimes forgets to enter "mouse mode" (relative movement). Unplugging & replugging once more fixes it.
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