Bamboo (Small) Pen Tablet with Pen Only
by Wacom
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Manufacturer: WacomAudio: English (Original Language)
Model: MTE450
Color: Black
Product features:
- Box Contents - Bamboo pen tablet, Bamboo pen, Pen stand, USB cable, Quick start guide, Installation CD
- Active Area - 5.8 (W) x 3.7 (D) (21 square inches)
- Works with new handwriting recognition, inking and pen features in Windows Vista (all editions but Home Basic) and Apple operating systems (OS X)
- Supports widescreen displays and has a textured work surface for a natural pen-on-paper feel
- High resolution and report rate for outstanding accuracy
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Digital camera Review: Excellent tablet for the beginner
Summary: 5 Stars
I will preface this review by saying that I am not a graphic artist and my artistic ability is extremely limited.
I bought a Bamboo Small tablet and pen on a whim, curious to see how it worked and interested in doodling a little bit. I also wanted to try writing versus typing on my computer. I have software that supports tablet devices, so when I found a Bamboo at a reasonable price I decided to give it a try. It proved to be a good purchase for a couple of reasons, none of which have to do with my [in]ability to draw.
The device is small, just a little bigger than a mouse pad. The writing area is even smaller, being about the size of a standard index card. I wasn't sure how I would manage this area in which to work at first, but I knew the dimensions when I bought it, so no complaints.
Installation was easy. I plugged it into the USB port, installed the drivers and was up and running in minutes. There were no snags in the process and no surprises.
I immediately was able to start working with the tablet and found it to be an excellent substitute for a mouse, once I got used to it. The biggest hurdle was discovering that tablets do not scroll like mice - picking up the pen and moving it to a new place on the writing surface makes the pen jump on the screen. Lower left corner on the tablet = lower left corner on the screen and so on. There are very distinct advantages and disadvantages to this. On one hand, it makes pinpointing on the screen very easy and straightforward, but on the other it takes some time to adjust from relative positioning to absolute.
I fired up my drawing software and experimented. Just like a real pen, the pressure on the pad can be varied to make lines drawn on the canvas stonger or softer and I was able to draw very heavy lines and very faint lines. There are 512 pressure levels, which is sufficient for the casual user like me, but more serious artists may require more fine control over the pressure.
I was unsuccessful in my efforts to use it as a writing tool. It is not that it doesn't work, it is more a function of impatience on my part. I found that I could not make the adjustment to writing on an abstract surface and have it look right. Usually, the software translated my writing into the wrong thing and I would have to go back and type. I did not try very long so I didn't give this much of a chance.
One thing that tripped me up was the "flicking" motion that could be used for scrolling once the drivers were installed. I got used to it and came to appreciate it, but at first it was frustrating because I would inadvertently flick and the canvas area would scroll.
I did find that using this device has limited use when gaming. For games like chess and sudoku, it is far and away better than a regular mouse. For 3D shooters or something akin to tetris, this is absolutely the wrong device for controlling the pointer.
The biggest benefit for me was in using it as a general pointing device. Holding the pen is easier on my hands than messing with a mouse, which resulted in a lot less cramping when working. I have tried trackballs, cordless mice and even the touchpad on my laptop, and none are as comfortable as the pen.
I did not keep my Bamboo Small, I passed it on to my niece who is very artistic. I gave it up because, to be honest, I wanted a larger tablet. I replaced it with an Intuos4 Medium which better fits my hands.
The Bamboo Small tablet and pen is an excellent entry point in the tablet market for anyone wanting to learn about tablets and how they can work out. My experience with this device was excellent and I can recommend it for its ease of setup , simple use, and in my case comfort. As I said above, the main reason I parted with mine was to get a larger tablet, but for people with smaller hands or limited budgets this is a wonderful tablet with which to start.
Summary of Bamboo (Small) Pen Tablet with Pen Only
Whether you're preparing a slide presentation or marking up documents, Wacom's Bamboo MTE450 pen tablet gives you more control with patented pen technology that puts the ability to personalize your work right in your hands.al documents, make quick sketches, and sign your name.Combine Bamboo with Mac Inkwell or Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007 to handwrite email, enter text by hand anywhere typed text is accepted, navigate your desktop with a flick of the pen, and more.Bamboo works with any software. In fact, many software applications have special features and tools that are designed to be used with a pen.Cameras and Photo
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