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Bamboo Fun (Small) Silver Tablet with Pen, Mouse & Graphics SoftwarexToo low to display
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Now there's a simple, easy, and fun way to harness your creativity. Bamboo Fun makes your computer your canvas, allowing you to freely express yourself by simply touching the pen tip to the tablet. Touch up digital photos, draw by hand, create artwork and paintings, and even write in your own handwriting. Bamboo Fun includes full editions of valuable creative software to help get your creative juices flowing. Edit photos with Adobe Photoshop Elements, create artwork with Corel Painter Essentials, and apply photo effects with Nik Color Efex Pro. Bamboo Fun works with any software, and is the perfect mate to those software applications with special features and tools that are designed to be used with a pen. Tablet Size - 8.4 W x 7.3 D x 0.3 H , active area is 5.8 W x 3.7 D
MPN: CTE450S - UPC: 753218994523
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Customer Reviews
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Wacom delivers with Bamboo Fun!
By A17BUUBOU0598B on 2007-10-14
Wacom has brought this technology a long way. This product is more affordable than the higher end Intuos3 models, yet powerful enough for many pros.
For me, the small size is perfect and will fit most users needs. The "medium" sized tablet is suited for hard core graphics people who need to work at the pixel level for large images. Those using this for the mouse also may prefer the medium size. Either way, the tablet maps to your screen size for any of these models.
This unit comes in a variety of colors and configurations. I prefer the look of the black tablet, but there are silver, white and blue ones also.
Bamboo Fun (Medium) Silver Tablet with Pen, Mouse & Graphics Software
Bamboo Fun (Medium) Black Tablet with Pen, Mouse & Graphics Software
Bamboo Fun (Medium) Blue Tablet with Pen, Mouse & Graphics Software
Bamboo Fun (Medium) Silver Tablet with Pen, Mouse & Graphics Software
Bamboo Fun (Small) White Tablet with Pen, Mouse & Graphics Software
Bamboo Fun (Small) Silver Tablet with Pen, Mouse & Graphics Software
Bamboo Fun (Small) Blue Tablet with Pen, Mouse & Graphics Software
Bamboo Fun (Small) Black Tablet with Pen, Mouse & Graphics Software
Upon plugging in the device, it works immediately! The pen works as a mouse or as a pen/brush for drawing applications. The tablet also has function buttons.
The mouse is nice because it allows you to free up a USB port if you're using a USB mouse. Power users will need more from a mouse though. If you're anything like me, you prefer a mouse with many more options than this one provides.
Installing the drivers and software allows you to access the settings and tools that make this device versatile and customizable. Be prepared to spend some time tweaking this unit to your likes. The Bamboo software allows you to customize the mouse or pen buttons. Left-handers will greatly appreciate this!
The software included with this device is a nice to have. Many people who buy this will already have or need full blown Adobe Photoshop. Adobe Elements gives you everything casual users need. The Corel application is nice to play with. But other than a few "macro" type functions I have yet to find anything I can't already do with Adobe. Perhaps newer users may find the Corel product more user-friendly.
Pros
+ USB connection
+ Works on XP and Vista almost plug and play - before software installation
+ Nice customizable software
+ Nice bundled applications - Adobe Elements and Corel Draw
+ No additional power adapter needed
+ Traditional or pen mouse for casual users
Cons
- The scrolling zoom function does not work uniformly on all applications
- The mouse with this model will not suffice for power users
- Default settings require a lot of adjusting for graphics editing
- The tablet would have been ideal with several additional USB ports
Overall, the graphic artist or visual junkie NEEDS one of these. If you are a casual user, it is worth getting one on sale.
Enjoy.
Just right and certainly not bad for the price.
By A2SKLDEUK9PX7U 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!
Bamboo Fun is just that!
By A2GBP46XQP3NAU on 2008-01-18
I recieved the Bamboo Fun Tablet as a gift, and it is just wonderful! I used to be in Drafting and so used some of the first pen/tablet combinations. I have always longed for one to use with graphics and photo touch-ups. This is a great little unit for not a whole lot of money! Comes with fun software, too.
If you've never used a pen/tablet combination before, it does take some getting used to, but once you've got it down, it's tons easier than drawing with a mouse (which I tell people is similar to drawing with a rock).
A Useful and FUN Tool!
By A111PH76SCPYCK on 2008-03-15
I bought the small Bamboo Fun tablet after buying and returning the medium tablet. I immediately fell in love with the first one, but quickly realized that the medium tablet was too large for comfortable and efficient use, plus it took up a lot of keyboard tray real estate. The active area on the pad maps to the screen, and I could not quickly or comfortably move the pointer from one corner to the next without raising my arm a bit to traverse the distance.
If you think the small tablet is just too small to be useful, think again. It is the perfect size to be able to move your pointer anywhere on the screen with just a small movement of the hand.
The mouse is not as fluid in its response as I would like, so I don't use it often, hence only four stars. Otherwise, this is a stellar gadget to own and use. It includes a really well-designed tutorial, and the extra few bucks for the mouse and Photoshop Elements is a bargain.
SO SO COOL!
By AXEW8CE5AW6RA on 2008-01-15
A bit getting used to is required, but I would recommend this to all designers! Nest buy ever!
- Love it!
By A140Z3RFFFW8J7 on 2008-03-25
I bought this for my fourteen year old artist. She's in love with it and is already doing wonders with it. I think it would be an awesome addition to my laptop.
- Great buy
By A2P74CBEV72PP4 on 2008-03-31
It's a very useful item when you have school or have to prepare a project for work. Works well with Windows XP.
- Cute and Compact!
By AO3N599U35NQ1 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
By APM2XR5F9T57P 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!!
By A2QTRY8RNT1DHC 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.
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Bamboo Fun (Small) Silver Tablet with Pen, Mouse & Graphics Software Accessories
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| Product 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
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