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April 2008
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The editors liked
Its like touching pen to paper
Thin
Sleek and stylish
Pen and touch control
1024 levels of pen sensitivity
Good size for drawing and sketching
Includes drawing software
The editors didn't like
There are no wireless options
Its not suited for left-handed people The Final Word Bamboo Fun tablets bring the benefits of pen and tablet computing to a consumer audience. It may take a while to get accustomed to using a tablet
But if you stick wit...
Not that much bigger than the cheaper Bamboo Pen & Touch
Abstract: Easy to use and great value for digital imaging enthusiastsThe Bamboo Fun is Wacom’s attempt at a consumer graphics tablet, with half the sensitivity and resolution of its high-end Intuos range, but many of its qualities. Aimed at the entry-leve...
Its like touching pen to paper; thin, sleek and stylish
There are no wireless options, its not suited for left-handed people The Final Word Bamboo Fun tablets bring the benefits of pen and tablet computing to a consumer audience. It may take a while to get accustomed to using a tablet; but if you stick wit...
Bamboo Fun tablets bring the benefits of pen and tablet computing to a consumer audience. It may take a while to get accustomed to using a tablet; but if you stick with it, youll find that the Bamboo offers a natural approach to drawing, photo retouch...
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...
