Wacom Bamboo One
A great deal for an entry level graphics tablet - Wacom Bamboo One Mouse / Trackball

Product Type: Wacom mice & trackballs

Newest Review: ... required, but easy to install. As a bonus freebie, you also get a copy of Wacom's "ArtRage" software, which is intere... more

A great deal for an entry level graphics tablet
Wacom Bamboo One

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Wacom Bamboo One

Date: 18/07/11

Rating:

Advantages: Cheap, but without skimping on basic features

Disadvantages: May be too basic. Pen buttons are a little cheap feeling

The Wacom Bamboo One is not a professional grade, ultra well-featured all-singing all-dancing graphics tablet, but don't let that fool you into thinking that makes it a poor choice. If all you want is a way to draw on your PC and/or navigate around your desktop and the web, then this is a fantastic bargain, as you can get it for around £35 online. The two-button pen (which doesn't need batteries or recharging) allows for pressure sensitivity, re-mappable buttons and full support for Windows and any good art software, such as GIMP, Inkscape or even MS Paint! The package comes in a nice box and contains the tablet, pen and driver software, which is unfortunately required, but easy to install. As a bonus freebie, you also get a copy of Wacom's "ArtRage" software, which is interesting to play around with for a few minutes to test out your new toy, but isn't really worth using regularly (in my opinion). Overall, if you are on the fence about whether or not to get a graphics tablet, I certainly recommend this, as it gives a good cheap way to test the waters, but should you decide you like it, it will serve you well into the future, with little need to upgrade unless you want to become a professional artist.

Summary: I recommend this to anyone wanting an intuitive way to create digital art or just navigate their PC

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