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Electronics : Wacom Bamboo MTE450KEN Pen Tablet
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Rating: 
- Ideal Entry Level Tablet
Like many this was my first tablet. For the price, you can't go wrong, it works like a charm. Sure it's missing some features, but this is an _entry level_ tablet.
Pros:
Good price
Looks the business
Up and running in minutes
Works very well in all the applications I tried:
Photoshop, ArtRage, Sketchbook Pro
Cons (some only minor):
No spare nibs
No application specific setup on the tablet functions (you'll need an Intuos for that)
Pen button a little too high up the pen for me at first
Pen could benefit from being a just a little heavier
Takes a little time to get used to right mousing
You miss your scroll wheel not being 'right there' at first
Shiny parts on tablet pick up finger prints a little too easy
You'll be hooked and will want to upgrade to an Intuos! ;)
Your mouse will feel like a brick after the deftness of using a pen!
Some people have had issues with the Bamboo not showing pressure sensitive behaviour in Photoshop, remember you MUST plug the tablet in BEFORE you run the installer. If that doesn't solve it, try deleting your preferences using the 'Pen Tablet File Preference Utility' that comes with the install.
In summary, an excellent first tablet for those needing basic pressure sensitivity and a natural feel, or for those wishing to try out if they can convert without the expense of an Intuos tablet.
Highly recommended.
Rating:
- Great Tablet for Vista
first off, note this tablet has an A5 sized work area, but maps itself to the screen you have (I'm using it on a 27" and its more than fine).
It has 4 customizable buttons, for ease of use I've set mine to load Firefox, MSN Mesenger, Back and Forward buttons for Web / Folder navigation.
You can pretty much map the buttons to what you want, even a series of keystrokes!
This tablet works with both XP and Vista.
For Vista, it's fantastic.
for XP, its good.
Vista gives a lot more options for use, such as holding down the pen to simulate a double-click, handwriting recognition, quick "flicks" of the pen for scroll up / down and Back / Forward etc.
for XP, it's a standard tablet without the above features.
the pen works without batteries, which is a big plus.
"hovering" the pen around 1/2cm above the tablet enables you to move the curor around, tapping the tablet is the equivalent of a mouse click.
Its a little weird to being with, but after about 30 minutes getting used to it, I've found its much quicker (and feels more natural) than using a mouse; Both at work and at home my mouse is now pretty muich redundant!
for art/animation; everything from doodling in Paint to full-on Flash production, this pen is so simple and precise to use.
Simple to install, easy to use, much more precise than using a mouse, this tablet is such good value for money it's unreal. 5 stars.
Rating: - A revelation for photo editing
I've using photoshop type programs for years and the high cost of quality tablets put me off buying one until now. Some reviews I read about this product slated it, but I bought one anyway and I'm so glad I did! This thing is amazing once you get used to it. Making selections, dodging and burning etc in Photoshop is so much easier and accurate with this. I haven't used my mouse since I got this a couple months ago. Highly recommended and amazing value for money!
Rating:
- Wacom, Great for PC not MAC
despite wacom Saying that you can use this product on a mac. you can only use it with a program that come with OS X called ink. as the included software is only good for windows as there is not the interest for wacom to develop the software for macs (despite selling it in apple shops and doing seminars on there products. I had High hopes for this product but it only scrapes 3 stars as it fails on the handwriting recognition for macs. COME ON PLEASE SUPPORT US MACS
Rating: - Works well with Photoshop
I have never used a tablet before, and thanks to your reviews decided on this one. I ordered it yesterday afternoon, and it arrived (first class) this morning - excellent service. I have used it all day and find it very useful alongside my mouse. I am cutting round objects in Photoshop to place on backgrounds and it is definitely easier than a mouse. In fact, I have hardly used the mouse as, whilst the pen is in my hands, it will do most mouse jobs. I am certainly impressed with this and feel it is well worth the money. The comments regarding the comfort of the pen I don't understand. I have small hands and don't have a problem with it. I think it appears well balanced and easy to use.
- Ideal Entry Level TabletLike many this was my first tablet. For the price, you can't go wrong, it works like a charm. Sure it's missing some features, but this is an _entry level_ tablet.
Pros:
Good price
Looks the business
Up and running in minutes
Works very well in all the applications I tried:
Photoshop, ArtRage, Sketchbook Pro
Cons (some only minor):
No spare nibs
No application specific setup on the tablet functions (you'll need an Intuos for that)
Pen button a little too high up the pen for me at first
Pen could benefit from being a just a little heavier
Takes a little time to get used to right mousing
You miss your scroll wheel not being 'right there' at first
Shiny parts on tablet pick up finger prints a little too easy
You'll be hooked and will want to upgrade to an Intuos! ;)
Your mouse will feel like a brick after the deftness of using a pen!
Some people have had issues with the Bamboo not showing pressure sensitive behaviour in Photoshop, remember you MUST plug the tablet in BEFORE you run the installer. If that doesn't solve it, try deleting your preferences using the 'Pen Tablet File Preference Utility' that comes with the install.
In summary, an excellent first tablet for those needing basic pressure sensitivity and a natural feel, or for those wishing to try out if they can convert without the expense of an Intuos tablet.
Highly recommended.
Rating:
- Great Tablet for Vistafirst off, note this tablet has an A5 sized work area, but maps itself to the screen you have (I'm using it on a 27" and its more than fine).
It has 4 customizable buttons, for ease of use I've set mine to load Firefox, MSN Mesenger, Back and Forward buttons for Web / Folder navigation.
You can pretty much map the buttons to what you want, even a series of keystrokes!
This tablet works with both XP and Vista.
For Vista, it's fantastic.
for XP, its good.
Vista gives a lot more options for use, such as holding down the pen to simulate a double-click, handwriting recognition, quick "flicks" of the pen for scroll up / down and Back / Forward etc.
for XP, it's a standard tablet without the above features.
the pen works without batteries, which is a big plus.
"hovering" the pen around 1/2cm above the tablet enables you to move the curor around, tapping the tablet is the equivalent of a mouse click.
Its a little weird to being with, but after about 30 minutes getting used to it, I've found its much quicker (and feels more natural) than using a mouse; Both at work and at home my mouse is now pretty muich redundant!
for art/animation; everything from doodling in Paint to full-on Flash production, this pen is so simple and precise to use.
Simple to install, easy to use, much more precise than using a mouse, this tablet is such good value for money it's unreal. 5 stars.
Rating:
- A revelation for photo editingI've using photoshop type programs for years and the high cost of quality tablets put me off buying one until now. Some reviews I read about this product slated it, but I bought one anyway and I'm so glad I did! This thing is amazing once you get used to it. Making selections, dodging and burning etc in Photoshop is so much easier and accurate with this. I haven't used my mouse since I got this a couple months ago. Highly recommended and amazing value for money!
Rating:
- Wacom, Great for PC not MACdespite wacom Saying that you can use this product on a mac. you can only use it with a program that come with OS X called ink. as the included software is only good for windows as there is not the interest for wacom to develop the software for macs (despite selling it in apple shops and doing seminars on there products. I had High hopes for this product but it only scrapes 3 stars as it fails on the handwriting recognition for macs. COME ON PLEASE SUPPORT US MACS
Rating:
- Works well with PhotoshopI have never used a tablet before, and thanks to your reviews decided on this one. I ordered it yesterday afternoon, and it arrived (first class) this morning - excellent service. I have used it all day and find it very useful alongside my mouse. I am cutting round objects in Photoshop to place on backgrounds and it is definitely easier than a mouse. In fact, I have hardly used the mouse as, whilst the pen is in my hands, it will do most mouse jobs. I am certainly impressed with this and feel it is well worth the money. The comments regarding the comfort of the pen I don't understand. I have small hands and don't have a problem with it. I think it appears well balanced and easy to use.