Wacom Bamboo Pen Digital Tablet
- Price: $69.00
- GBP 44.05
- No Longer Available
The Bamboo Pen Digital Tablet from Wacom is a USB digital tablet with pressure-sensitive pen input capability. You can use it to edit photos, create personal greetings, make sketches, and mark up documents in your own handwriting. The pen supports 512 pressure levels for precise control, and is accurate to ±0.02 inches.
The Bamboo is compatible with PC and Mac systems with USB. It is reversible, allowing right-handed and left-handed users to use the tablet with equal comfort. Corel Painter Essentials 4.0 for Mac and Windows is included, perfect for creating natural media art and converting photos into unique digital paintings.
- 512 levels of pressure sensitivity on the pen tip for natural pen and brush strokes
- Battery-free, ergonomic pen with two programmable switches
- Textured work surface for a pen-on-paper feel
- Attached fabric pen loop conveniently secures pen
- Easy USB connection
- Includes Corel Painter Essentials 4.0 (Mac and Windows) for creating natural media art and turning photos into digital paintings
| Tablet Dimensions | 9.8 x 6.9" (24.9 x 17.5cm) |
| Active Area | 5.8 x 3.6" (14.7 x 9.1cm) |
| Pressure Levels | 512 |
| Resolution | 1270lpi |
| Data Rate | 133pps |
| Accuracy | ±0.02" (±0.5mm) |
| Connectivity | Standard USB |
| Orientation | Reversible for right-handed or left-handed users |
| System Requirements |
Operating System: Windows XP SP2, Vista, 7; Mac OS X 10.4.8 Hardware: Color display, Powered USB port, Optical drive |
| Weight | 0.8 lb (0.36kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 59 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good control (46)
- Lightweight (38)
- Natural feel (33)
- Increased productivity (30)
- Easy to use (11)
Cons
- Drawing area too small (9)
- Difficult to use (3)
Best Uses
- Graphic artists (43)
- Home office (22)
- Photo editing (12)
- Travel (8)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (24), Professional (20), Novice (14)
- Primary use:
- Business (4), Personal (3)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (4), PC (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great if you want to try Wacom 1st time
Overall this is a great product. It loaded easily on my macbook and my PC. The little red tab on the side functions as a holder for the stylus. My only complaint is that...Read complete review
Overall this is a great product. It loaded easily on my macbook and my PC. The little red tab on the side functions as a holder for the stylus. My only complaint is that Wacom should have a hole or indentation for the pen to rest on at the top, like a pen holder on your desk, because if I don't carefully place my stylus back in the little red side tab, it's easy to loose the stylus.
It takes a little getting used to at first, but it is a great tool. I'm still getting used to the pressure sensitivity feature in Photoshop for the tools like cloning and brushes.
If you can afford the next one up with the programmable shortcut buttons on the actual pad, I would suggest getting that one. I'm finding it would be great to have the undo button at my finger tips or the delete button, or the alt button, rather than having to reach for the keyboard each time.
Great tool to have, and soooo much more ergonomic than a mouse. That was one of the main reasons I got it, to make hours of editing easier on my arm and shoulder. It has really done the trick.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good first tablet
This is my first tablet. I use it with a macbook pro. The pen tracks nicely but I find myself swiping the tablet with my fingers since I'm used to the trackpad on the ...Read complete review
This is my first tablet. I use it with a macbook pro. The pen tracks nicely but I find myself swiping the tablet with my fingers since I'm used to the trackpad on the macbook pro. If the Pen & Touch version works the way a macbook pro trackpad does, then I kinda wish I'd spent the extra money to get the pen & touch instead of just getting the pen version. I can see how that would really aid in my efficiency.
So far, I've only used it to do touch up work in Photoshop. I have no problem with the size. Plus, it's great for portability.
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Pros
Cons
- Buttons too far from tip
- Functions vary by program
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Bamboo Pen Digital Tablet:
Tablets are difficult to get used to if you've never used one before. I've just set my mouse aside and used only the tablet for about a week and I'm becoming much more efficient with it. This particular model works well. I have no experience with other brands/models to compare it, but I don't have any major complaints. The active area seems plenty big. I'm not sure I'd really want it much bigger to be honest. I already have to move my arm around more than with a mouse. The only thing I would probably change is the position of the buttons on the pen. I wish they were a little closer to the tip. (But just a little. Maybe a 1/4") Not a big deal. The pen buttons do not act the same in all applications. I use GIMP and Inkscape, and the panning functions are a bit different than the standard click and drag that you do in other applications. Just something I'll have to get used to.
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Lightweight
- Natural Feel
Cons
- Drawing Area Too Small
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Wacom Bamboo Pen Digital Tablet:
This is great for using with a laptops and traveling.
It works great, especially for the price. It is a bit small if you have a larger screen than a laptop and very much so if you have more than 1 screen. But it does its job.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Increased Productivity
Cons
- Drawing Area Too Small
Best Uses
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Bamboo Pen Digital Tablet:
Great product, but for how large the screen size is, the caseing could be a bit smaller for easy travel, and to just fit on a desk easier.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Natural Feel
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Bamboo Pen Digital Tablet:
I use the bamboo pen tablet to create detailed masks, when doing photo editing. The pen is easy to use, and the learning curve is minimal. It just takes a bit of practice to master the trick of "drawing blind" (watching the screen instead of the motions your hand is making)
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Good for the Wrist
- Increased Productivity
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Home Office
- Photo Editing
- Travel
- Video editing
Comments about Wacom Bamboo Pen Digital Tablet:
I use this to edit with Final Cut Pro, a lot of pro editors told me that it's great to edit.
It took me a little time to get use to it, but now I would never use a mouse again...
Having a 27 Inch Imac this tablet is maybe a little small, it's ideal for a 15 Inch screen.
This speeded up my workflow a lot!
I'm also planning to bring it with my laptop abroad since it's nice and small.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Lightweight
- Natural Feel
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Office
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Bamboo Pen Digital Tablet:
This is what I wanted to edit my photos it gives me that fine detail that I wanted.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good software
- Lightweight
- Natural Feel
Cons
- Drawing Area Too Small
- Weak construction of pen
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Home Office
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Bamboo Pen Digital Tablet:
I use this for photo editing and graphic design in photoshop. It saves hours when editing for long periods of time. Although it does take a little bit of getting used to, there is no comparison between this and a traditional mouse. It's also really cheap. The bundled software is somewhat slow and made for beginners, but it still works. I probably won't be using it. Speed, acceleration, and many other settings are fully adjustable after installing the software. The software is good because it doesn't run heavily on the computer and it's easy to use. My only complaint is that the drawing area is a little small. Maybe that just takes some getting used to.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Lightweight
- Natural Feel
Cons
- Drawing area is small
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Bamboo Pen Digital Tablet:
I love this tablet. It has made photo editing and graphic design so much easier.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Increased Productivity
Cons
Best Uses
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Bamboo Pen Digital Tablet:
I am an amateur photographer. I needed something to pinpoint my changes in photo-shop. I use the pen now everyday and it is comfortable. The pen and tablet react very well with each other. It does need some getting used to though.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
Comments about Wacom Bamboo Pen Digital Tablet:
my daughter loves her new pen tablet. it was the best gift she has ever got. she uses it everyday. loves the slim design and how well it works on any computer.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Lightweight
- Natural Feel
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Home Office
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Bamboo Pen Digital Tablet:
You would never imagine!! I bought this as a surprise for my husband and his son sent him the same one a few days later! It is amazing and perfect for small places-spaces and drawings! Smooth and wonderful! This entire line is great!
Only bad thing is we don't have one for all our friends!
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Increased Productivity
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Photo Editing
Comments about Wacom Bamboo Pen Digital Tablet:
I love the small tablet as I do a lot of specific detailed retouching and find it useful to have a limited area.
Pros
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Travel
Comments about Wacom Bamboo Pen Digital Tablet:
For the price of this tablet, can't be beat. I saw the Intuis tablets used in some on-line Photoshop training- all the experts use the Intuis. As a beginner, I couldn't justify the price of the Intuis model- but the Bamboo fit the bill perfectly. It gives you a pressure sensitive pen and allows you to build you tablet skills without breaking the bank. Between the tablet, mouse, and buil-in laptop touch pad, I have the best of each world. While the drawing area is on the small side, the tablet is small enough to go along with the laptop when I travel. On vacation, I can edit photos in my down-time and come home with finished photos.
Pros
- Good Control
- Natural Feel
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Home Office
Comments about Wacom Bamboo Pen Digital Tablet:
i'm a photographer and this is very nice to use with photoshop, but also i bought it for a 12 years old girl, she loves to draw and told me that this size is perfect. maybe i would prefer the version with pen and touch, but i was on a small budget, and it works fine for what we want.
Pros
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Lightweight
- Natural Feel
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
Comments about Wacom Bamboo Pen Digital Tablet:
I use the product to paint in Photoshop, I love the fact that its pressure sensitive. THe brush strokes are fluid and match the amount of pressure that is applied. I prefer the smaller tablet because my hand can cover the area of the monitor without picking my hand up. FAST!!!!
Pros
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Lightweight
- Natural Feel
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Wacom Bamboo Pen Digital Tablet:
I recently purchased a mac laptop, and was very unhappy with using the touch pad. I tried a small trackball, but not great. Since I use a Wacom tablet with my desktop I decided to try the Bamboo. It works great! Now I am enjoying using my laptop.
Pros
- Good Control
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
Comments about Wacom Bamboo Pen Digital Tablet:
For the price this is a great little tablet. No problems with it. Works as advertised.
Pros
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
Comments about Wacom Bamboo Pen Digital Tablet:
I bought this tablet to upgrade a larger, old version I had and I use it with Photoshop and Illustrator. I love the small size and light weight. The pen works well without problems. It took getting used to the small drawing area, but it becomes easy after some practice. I recommend this size if you are planning to travel or carry it around a lot, and I'll always recommend Wacom.
Pros
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphic Artists
- Home Office
Comments about Wacom Bamboo Pen Digital Tablet:
It's perfect, the touch is nice but i won't miss it.
Pros
- Good Control
- Increased Productivity
- Lightweight
- Natural Feel
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Office
- Travel
Comments about Wacom Bamboo Pen Digital Tablet:
This is my first tablet. I use it with a macbook pro. The pen tracks nicely but I find myself swiping the tablet with my fingers since I'm used to the trackpad on the macbook pro. If the Pen & Touch version works the way a macbook pro trackpad does, then I kinda wish I'd spent the extra money to get the pen & touch instead of just getting the pen version. I can see how that would really aid in my efficiency.
So far, I've only used it to do touch up work in Photoshop. I have no problem with the size. Plus, it's great for portability.
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What's in the Box
- Bamboo Pen
- Installation CD
- Software DVD
- Quick Start Guide
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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