 - Package contains pen tablet and pen, mouse, pen stand, package of 3 replacement pen nibs, USB cable, software DVD, and more
- 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
List Price: $99.99
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Product Description: Creativity is about expression. And what better way to express yourself than by creating your own world - your own photographs, drawings, collages or letters. Offering almost unlimited possibilities to express yourself in a simple, intuitive way, Bamboo Fun gives everything you do on your computer a more personal touch.es. A Touch Ring for easy scrolling and zooming. The pen has 2 user defined side switches to simplify your navigation. Customer Reviews: Rating: 
Date: 2008-07-03
Just perfect
Bamboo Fun (Small) Black Tablet with Pen, Mouse & Graphics Software
This is my first tablet. I've wanted one for years and finally I have one. I have no regrets. Using pen is very intuitive in Vista and Office 2007. Also I'll be using it extensively with Adobe's CS3.3 Suite.
All of the reviews already explain how well designed and easy to use this product is. The truth is, it really does work as advertised.
One of the reccurring criticisms has been that the pen stand is not weighted. I feel the same way. The stand does hold better if it is weighted. What delight to discover that this is very easy to do.
You can open the stand by twisting off the top from the bottom. (No screws or glue)
Once open, I took some plastic wrap and some sand and created a little sandbag tube that would fit the base. I sealed the plastic with packing tape so the sand would not escape.
Make sure that the center is unobstructed so you can twist on the cap.
Close up the base and, "Presto!", you have a weighted base!
Now I can pull my pen out of the base without giving it a second thought. The base is sure to stay in it's place. All it took was one or two tablespoonfulls of sand some plastic wrap, tape, and 5 min. of my time. Rating:
Date: 2008-06-20
Fantastic
A friend of mines lend me a Bamboo Fun tablet for about 1 and a half months and Bamboo Fun delivers the ease and control I want with my artwork. Installing it was a breeze - and using it was easy, partly due to the reason I had previous experience with tablets in my computer class. I've gotten used to it in a few hours I used it, but it may take time for others - don't worry about that. Once you're used to it, you'll experience the fun with this tablet.
The time I had with the tablet also helped me enjoy drawing art more, and I found myself opening Photoshop to draw practically everyday - it's really addicting, in a good way. :) And now, my interest in art has bloomed more as a hobby.
After I was done drawing, I also found myself using the tablet to browse, as I found it easier and faster to use a pen to navigate and to use the computer. Using the mouse for too long in one sitting can create wrist cramps, and can cause problems to those who do.
Tablets isn't just primarily for artists either; if you enjoy tablets, or maybe you just don't like mouses, I suggest you get this. =) Overall, it's fun, too! Although I didn't install the programs on the CD, I do have the say that the pen stand that comes with the tablet is really useful - if you're a little more on the messy side like me, or you lose things easily, this would deem really helpful.
I did not use the wireless mouse, but you're going to be so addicted to the tablet, you might not even use it at all. I think Wacom should really just sell the tablet and mouse separately, that would save money for those who need to.
Yesterday was my birthday, and apparently, I'm getting a tablet. Although it's not Bamboo Fun (Graphire 4 instead), this tablet certainly did help me improve art tremendously (even though I had a short time with it)and convinced me that getting a tablet wouldn't be bad. It's wonderful!
Rating:
Date: 2008-05-26
This makes photo editing much easier.
I tried out this digital pen at a local store and it makes editing with Photoshop Elements much easier. At first I was concerned that it would be too small but it is perfect for what I do. Only used a small area on the tablet. Rating:
Date: 2008-05-19
bamboo
have had several wacom tablets
the software alone makes this a great deal
get one - you won't be sorry Rating: 
Date: 2008-05-10
An Extremely Worthy Product
Design:
The Bamboo fun has a great design, which I found to my suprise is much thinner then in the pictures. It has a sleek black finish, and looks very nice overall. My only complaint is that the buttons up top look not so great in my mind, and I dont use them much, so they are a waste on me.
Functionality:
I was a bit skeptical of the Bamboo's small size, but I wasn't disappointed when it came. Again, its better in real life then in the pictures. Its very portable, yet big enough to have some fun on. I bought it mostly to help me with some graphic design, but I find myself using it when ever I can. The textured surface is amazing, and feels just like paper. Its very easy to navigate with, easier then a mouse, and allows for greater precision. The pen to is nice. The bottem half looks great and functions great, while the top half is a bit cheap looking. The pen stand I found to be worthless, but didnt effect the way I look at this tablet at all.
Overall:
If you are a serious designer, or just want to doodle, or want to have the fun of writing stuff in your own handwriting, get one of these. Ive heard that to get the most out of it, you have to install one of the discs to be able to change the settings, but I havent and I am extremely pleased with this. You get more out of it with windows vista, but I am sure it would be perfectly fun with any other OS. Basicly, GET ONE.
Pros and Cons:
+Great Design.
+Great feel, its just like paper.
+Great Functionality.
+Very useful.
+Extremely fun!
+Size is surprisingly good for most peoples needs.
+The bundled software is Great. It alone exceeds the cost of the Bamboo, and photoshop is simply the best.
-Mouse is worthless. Dont even try.
-You need Windows vista to get the most out of it. (Luckily I have Vista)
-I found the buttons on top to be quite worthless also. And they look bad.
I am very pleased with my tablet, and Wacom has done a great job making it. They are the best in tablets! |
