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April 2008
(88%)
43 Reviews
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The editors liked
Four ExpressKeys. Sleek and stylish. Wireless pen and mouse. Excellent bundled graphics applications.
Directly improves control and results in graphics apps. Pressure-sensitive stylus also wireless and battery-free. Eraser end instantly selects new onscreen tool. Includes wireless
Battery-free mouse. Stylish
Slim design. Works with Inkwell.
Easy and intuitive to use
Stylish
Build quality
Neat navigation with Touch Ring and ExpressKeys
Lots of different sizes/colors avaliable
* Works great
* Bundles software package
* Extra pen nibs
* Priced right!
Great tracking and movement
Comfortable feel
Thin size is good for travel
Great for the beginning artist
Attractive look
Awesome software bundle
Affordable price
Customizable ExpressKeys and Touch Ring enhance efficiency
Comfortable pen feels good in the hand
Sleek and stylish look.
The editors didn't like
The pen stand is a bit lightweight. No Bluetooth model.
Software bundle good to get started
But includes outofdate versions.
Price
Not much else.
Mouse STILL not practical
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Tech Specs
Interface
USB Wired
OS Support
Mac
Windows
Unofficial Linux
Pressure Sensitvity
512 Levels
Resolution
2
540 Lines Per Inch
Blue light is very bright
Active area is a bit small for mouse use
Active area is susceptible to scratches from the pen
Great tracking and movement, Comfortable feel, Thin size is good for travel, Great for the beginning artist
Blue light is very bright, Active area is a bit small for mouse use, Active area is susceptible to scratches from the pen
The Bamboo is a well-packaged and nice looking device. While it can be used for a multitude of tasks, its most certainly geared toward the artist with its pretty box and sleek look. The information provided on the back is certainly enough to convey th...
ProsExcellent designVery good writing surfaceHighly responsive Many levels of pressure sensitivityGreat writing surfaceUseful scroll and zoom buttonsLightweight and portableSturdyWell-pricedGood software bundleConsPen feels a little flimsy Takes some ...
Lots of different sizes/colors avaliable
* Works great
* Bundles software package
* Extra pen nibs
* Priced right!
Mouse STILL not practical
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Tech Specs
Interface: USB Wired
OS Support: Mac, Windows, Unofficial Linux
Pressure Sensitvity: 512 Levels
Resolution: 2,540 Lines Per Inch
Wacom did superb job designing the Bamboo and Bamboo fun, they’re not as full featured as the professional Intuos3 line, but they offer more then enough features for consumers who want to experience their computer in a new way.
Directly improves control and results in graphics apps. Pressure-sensitive stylus also wireless and battery-free. Eraser end instantly selects new onscreen tool. Includes wireless, battery-free mouse. Stylish, slim design. Works with Inkwell.
Software bundle good to get started, but includes outofdate versions.
The bundled mouse is a nice extra, but the movement- and pressure-sensitive stylus will rewire the way amateur graphics editors use Photoshop, Painter, and other applications. ...
Abstract: For digital photography, the Bamboo Fun is the better choice. The primary difference between the Bamboo and Bamboo Fun is the inclusion of a mouse on the latter, and more importantly, the addition of an eraser on the pen, making it easy to correct adjustm...
Ratings (out of 5)Design5Features4.5Ease-of-Use4.5Value for Money5A graphics tablet should be considered standard equipment for anyone doing image editing. Although the Intous3 line is ideal for serious editing work, the price is too high for many cas...
Abstract: Bamboo FunCompany: Wacom When I think drawing tablets, I think Wacom. I have been using the Graphire series of tablets for many years. This past fall Wacom replaced the Graphire tablet line with the Bamboo Fun line of tablets. (The Graphire BT, or Blu...
Abstract: Ive been using the Wacom Bamboo tablet now for a week now, and I have to say that for the most part, Im happy with it. Ive used competing companies graphics tablets before, and Im surprised by the superior performance of this little tablet. It...
Abstract: Ko Maruyama The Bamboo Fun is a small tablet for every computer user. I know what youre thinking: "The name says fun - - sounds like an entertainment device." Well, youre only half right. Itll bring you hours of entertainment, but its also a g...
Included software is outdated, No wireless version
Using the Bamboo Fun over the course of a few weeks has left me with a grin on my face. Wacom has arguably been the most well-known company when it comes to tablet input devices, and their products have been what most people immediately go to. For any...
