Introducing the NEW Wacom Bamboo Craft Tablet with Multi-Touch and DSP Inside!

[Team Digital]

Life Just Got a Touch Easier With Wacom (http://touch.wacom.com/?dsp)
IF ONLY LIFE WERE THIS EASY.

Wacom introduces the new line of Bamboo products with multi-touch and pen input. Use finger taps and hand gestures to navigate and perform simple commands like zoom, scroll, rotate and more. Or pick up the pressure-sensitive pen for precise control to edit photos, make sketches and mark up documents in your own handwriting. No matter how you use your computer, it just got a whole lot easier.
http://touch.wacom.com (http://touch.wacom.com/?dsp)

And Bamboo Craft has DSP INSIDE!!!

Bamboo Craft (http://www.wacom.com/bamboo/bamboo_craft.php) is designed specifically for the interests of hobbyists and crafters who benefit from Pen Input, along with the comfort of Multi-Touch for navigation. Bamboo Craft includes valuable tools for memory keeping and art projects, including inspirational ideas, a training DVD, creative software and much more.
http://www.wacom.com/bamboo/bamboo_craft.php

A few of the great resources inside the Bamboo Craft (http://www.wacom.com/bamboo/bamboo_craft.php):


Software DVD (containing Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 7.0 Win/6.0 Mac, Corel® Painter™ Essentials 4.0, Nik® Color Efex Pro™ 3.0 WE3)
DVD with 26 scrapbooking lessons from Jane Conner-ziser and a library of digital craft embellishments (FROM DSP!)
Offer for free 8" x 8" photo album from Shutterfly
Offer for free online store from Café Press
Offer for free one-year subscription to Scrapbooking & Beyond Magazine
Offer for free online training with DigitalScrapbookPlace.com


Be sure to watch the videos of the great touch features. You'll love them!
You might even find more surprises from DSP inside the box!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/wacom/images/wacomboxfront.jpg (http://www.wacom.com/bamboo/bamboo_craft.php)

Some of the links may be country-specific, so check out touch.wacom.com (http://touch.wacom.com) and look for the Bamboo Craft.

[Margie]

you will LOVE the new touch feature! and look inside the box for a free DSU class, DVD of graphics, and more! :yahoo:

[Jeanet]

I just saw the intro video, it has some really cool features. Maybe it's time for a new Wacom :)

[Nicole Young]

WOO HOO! I am so excited! I LOVE my tablet and dont use anything EXCEPT that! Got rid of the mouse a LONG time ago!

[SuzanneCWalker]

omg - i am so geeked for this!!! i LOVE my tablet!!!!!!! like, i-could-take-it-to-bed-like-a-teddy-bear, LOVE IT!

[kim]

OHHHHH You guys will love it!! I don't go anywhere without my Wacom!!!

[GrandmaCrys]

This might just be the push to take me *over the edge*! lol

Hey, Scamp! I think this is what we've been waiting for!

[PQ FRAN]

And anyone with an ipod already knows how to use the touch pad!

[LKB]

YAHOO!!! I heard about this at the Adobe Crop and have been waiting for it to come out. Time to go shopping:yahoo: Early Christmas present to myself.:yippee:

[Jenni]

DSP in the BOX?? That is HUGE! WOW!!!!! If anyone is wondering about getting a tablet.....I'm like the above people who have already mentioned not being able to function without one. I don't even OWN a mouse anymore.

Now I need to call that friend back up and tell her to get this one so she gets the software, the tablet, and the class all in one stop.....this is SO COOL!

[Christine]

oh oh oh a touch screen and a tablet all in one! so very cool!

[Jenni]

Oh, I just watched the video......if only my first one had lasted just a couple of months more!!!! I replaced that one not too long ago....now I want this one! LOL!

[Kathleen]

How cool is this? I've been trying to use my Intuous more for general navigation, and the Craft looks just awesome ... not having to pick up the pen for general stuff! Add to that DSP goodies!!!

Can't wait to hear some reviews from DSP'ers on the Craft!

[Kathleen]

And just to add ... if you have been thinking about a tablet, make sure you go watch the video!!

[hoozieg]

How cool is this!!!! Aren't ya gonna have a giveaway...Huh? Pretty please? :yippee::yippee::yippee:

[happybeingamom]

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I work in excel, quick books, word etc and this doesn't have a mouse. Would business applications work with the tablet because I want this

[terilew]

the new bamboo craft looks great, I have the older bamboo fun and love it but there is so much more I could do with the new craft tablet...i want one...sniff...

[baflien]

How cool is this!!!! Aren't ya gonna have a giveaway...Huh? Pretty please? :yippee::yippee::yippee:
yes please for our poor people outside of USA:pray:

[Carole]

OMG, I LOVE my tablet!! I don't know how I ever survived without one!! :)

[happybeingamom]

amazon has it for for $115 and I think it does have a mouse too.

Going to check it out more. I so want this.

[terilew]

the older version has a mouse. I don't think the new one does.

[Abby]

I'm on my second tablet already (keep upgrading), and now I want this one too :) .. sooooo cool!!!

[Kathleen]

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I work in excel, quick books, word etc and this doesn't have a mouse. Would business applications work with the tablet because I want this

You can always use whatever mouse you do have. But I am going to assume that the input from a tablet will work with any application, at least the basics of navigation.

[addicted]

Yahoo I'm ordering today! I'm so glad I waited in the aisle for a bit.

[Margie]

Yahoo I'm ordering today! I'm so glad I waited in the aisle for a bit. oh good! i wasn't free to say but hoped some of you could wait! :D

[Kathleen]

Yahoo I'm ordering today! I'm so glad I waited in the aisle for a bit.

And totally want to know what you think!!!

[addicted]

Kathleen, I'll let ya know! I have never used one but have wanted one for a few months now so I'm taking the plunge! Plus dh just gave me $100 to spend. :)

[stitchmich]

Oh my heck! I just watched the video and that looks sooooo coooooool!

[shazzt]

This sounds so cool. I love my Bamboo Fun - but now I have tablet envy....

[terilew]

tablet envy, lol, yup...that's what I have too I guess....that's just not fair. Now please let me get a job so the first week pay I can celebrate by blowing the check on a new tablet!!

[Lauren]

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I work in excel, quick books, word etc and this doesn't have a mouse. Would business applications work with the tablet because I want this

You can still use your regular mouse as well if you want to - I have both a tablet and a mouse, and use both.

[bendipez]

I want this...especially since I've lost the pen for my other Bamboo Fun and they cost a fortune to replace....would get it now but am somewhere in the Pacific on the Princess
Cruise line Island Princess.....maybe one will be on my doorstep when I get home....

[Corgi Lover]

OH MY GOSH! This is absolutely fabulous :)

[Shana34]

I tried a tablet once in school and had trouble with it, but this new one...I'm considering it.

[Kathleen]

Shana, what kind of tablet did you try before, and what kind of trouble?

[sammdc]

well I love mine too but this even sounds brilliant love the idea of touch

[Wanda]

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I work in excel, quick books, word etc and this doesn't have a mouse. Would business applications work with the tablet because I want this


I started using my Graphire about a year ago and liked it so much for detail work that I ended up getting a Bamboo tablet for use with an extremely picky program. It worked great for that. At home I use excel, word, etc., too and don't even use a mouse anymore--just the pen. I'd say go for it!!

[Penny M]

Wow! I love the touch on this tablet!! With PSE6 and DSP class and DSP graphics, this is the cheapest way to get started with digital scrapbooking. It sounds like a great Christmas present for family members, like my daughters-in-law!

[guitargirl]

Oh, I so want this!!! i have the old Bamboo Fun and I use it for scrapping, but I don't like it for general navigating. The multi-touch function looks so cool!!!!!!!

[Robyn Gough]

This looks awesome!!! I love my tablet!!! And how cool is it that you get dsp goodies in it as well!!!!!

[happybeingamom]

DH says it is not in the budget no way no how :cry::(

[GailS]

This is an awesome deal! I love the touch concept!

[Muma]

Last year DH looked at a wacom for me .... he already has one ..... and I said nah, we'll wait a while. Got more pressing things we need to spend money on. I am so glad we waited. This is just fantastic and will show DH as soon as he is awake. Very excited and so glad I stayed looking at the shop window for a while ;)

[Wanda]

I was just looking at Amazon--it looks to me like the craft tablet they have is an older version. If you look at the video for the new one you will see that the pen is held in a red slip-in thing on the right side of the tablet. I didn't see that in the enlarged picture of the product at Amazon. It may take a few days for these things to actually hit the stores. I've got my eyes peeled for Best Buy 'cause I've got some bonus bucks there!

[happybeingamom]

The new one is at Amazon now and it is $129

[JaeDee]

Congrats DSP!! This is just awesome!! Cant wait to convince DH we need one of these!!

[JaeDee]

I just found one at Costco called he Bamboo Craft Small is there a difference? I could't find a Small on the Wacom web site.

[Jill W]

I think this looks awesome and would imagine it would cause less carpal issues then using a regular mouse would!
My concern is being left handed ... I see there are buttons (or something) on the left hand side - wonder if they would be in the way??

[kim]

For my Intuous, I can flip it over if I need to, I bet they have that built in. :) I am getting one of these sssooonnnn and can let you know!! :)

I think this looks awesome and would imagine it would cause less carpal issues then using a regular mouse would!
My concern is being left handed ... I see there are buttons (or something) on the left hand side - wonder if they would be in the way??

[terilew]

copied from the site, it does say that the orientation is reversible for right or left handed users.


Technical Stuff
Tablet Specifications

Tablet Dimensions (WxH) 9.8" x 6.9" (249mm x 175mm)
Active Area - Touch (WxH) 4.9" x 3.4" (124mm x 86mm)
Active Area - Pen (WxH) 5.8" x 3.6" (147mm x 91mm)
Pressure Levels 1024 on Pen Tip
Resolution 2540 lpi
Max Data Rate 133 pps
Accuracy +/- .02 in (+/- 0.5 mm)
Tablet Weight 15.1 oz
Connectivity Standard USB
Orientation Reversible for right- or left-handed users


System Requirements

PC Windows® 7, Vista® or XP with Service Pack 2
Mac Mac OS® X (10.4.8 or higher)
Hardware Also requires color display, powered USB port, and CD/DVD drive

[carti]

Wow! I just watched the video for Bamboo Craft! I sure want to learn how to use it especially since I won it at the Adobe Laptop!

[terilew]

I wondered who won it...sigh...so you have the new model? or did they give away the older one? I have the older one and I love it but the new one looks so nice... I know if I manage to get one somehow I'll have 2 kids fighting with me over who gets my old one, lol. I might have to just say that I'm keeping it for work (if I ever get a job, had a phone interview today) or keeping it to use with my desktop...being to lazy to move things around all the time, lol.

[carti]

I wondered who won it...sigh...so you have the new model? or did they give away the older one? I have the older one and I love it but the new one looks so nice... I know if I manage to get one somehow I'll have 2 kids fighting with me over who gets my old one, lol. I might have to just say that I'm keeping it for work (if I ever get a job, had a phone interview today) or keeping it to use with my desktop...being to lazy to move things around all the time, lol.
<<Yep, I won it and was so surprised more so cause I won one last year. I have not installed it yet cause I will remove the old one first so I don't get any conflicts.
I will definitely look at the videos and glad there are some tutorials that come with it.
I have had a cold and taking medication does not help me to think clearly so waiting for it to clear up before I installed new one. It looks great!!>>
carti:)

[terilew]

oh...lucky you!!! hope you get over the cold soon. I hate that fuzzy feeling I get with a cold. I watched the tutorials and it looks like a lot of fun, I try doing some of those things with the tablet I have now, lol. Have lots of fun with it when you get it installed and let us know how it is... I'm sure we all want to know how well it works :-)

[omio]

I was just looking at Amazon--it looks to me like the craft tablet they have is an older version. If you look at the video for the new one you will see that the pen is held in a red slip-in thing on the right side of the tablet. I didn't see that in the enlarged picture of the product at Amazon. It may take a few days for these things to actually hit the stores. I've got my eyes peeled for Best Buy 'cause I've got some bonus bucks there!

The new one is at Amazon now and it is $129

It looks like this one on Amazon for $129 is talking about a Touch Ring. That's not the same one, is it? [EDIT: SEE KATHLEEN'S POST.]

Oh wait, is this the right one with all the DSP goodies? amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Technology-CTH461-Bamboo-Craft/dp/B002OOWC42/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1253938783&sr=1-4)

I see the last one was added this month and the other one was added in February. Boy, sure would be easy to order the wrong thing, wouldn't it? :worried: :annoyed:

[Sharon Lyn]

Looks so cool would love to get one have to see if we can get in Australia

[Ineke]

I would love one of these - have not used a tablet before and am rather fond of my mouse - but with this one having a touch pad along with the pen it would suit me a lot better -do we order one through DSP to get all the other goodies - or is it the one that Omi mentioned in her previous post at Amazon?

[Kathleen]

For those with questions about the proper model ... When looking directly on Wacom's web site, they list a model # of CTH461 (if you add it to your cart you see this). The second link Judy provided to Amazon has a matching model # (Wacom Bamboo Craft (http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Technology-CTH461-Bamboo-Craft/dp/B002OOWC42/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1253938783&sr=1-4)). As for Costco, or other models in store, check the model # I guess, and make sure you know what the return policy is if the tablet is not what you expect. I will research see if I can find some history on models, but reading the packaging and seeing a description of the touch features would seem to be the key.

[Kathleen]

And for those of you not in the US, I do hope you can get them!

Ineke, DSP is not selling Wacom products, so look to Amazon, or other retailers to get your hot little hands on one.

[Many Feathers]

Looks VERY cool! I have an old wacom tablet...large Intuos and I'm wondering about the difference in feel from this new one and the old one....the levels of sensitivity. I checked out the website, but can't find out. Anyone have any ideas?

[Many Feathers]

There appears to be an older Craft model that does NOT use the gestures...it uses a pen and mouse. Better be sure to get the right model.....

[Kathleen]

How old is your intuous? The 3/4 versions for sure will be different for pressure and resolution. I have the exact same question, though and had looked at some of the specifications. The Intuos 4 has 2048 pressure levels, where the craft has 1024 (either way, that is a lot of sensitivity!). I think it really comes down to the type of use, but it would be great to hear if anyone has had the opportunity to use both.

The Intuous models are designed for smoother flow, precision, etc. But the Craft seems to be a GREAT whole package for editing and general computer navigation.

[addicted]

I just ordered it straight from the wacom site to make sure I got the correct model and it was free shipping also!

[Fulltime RVer]

I have a Wacom tablet (Graphire 3), but love the idea of being able to replace my trackball and am really tempted.

[jemtred]

Just out of curiosity (if these aren't available other than in States) if I had a friend visiting me with spare space in their suitcase would it work on my system here? Same setup as UK but no idea if there is a difference.

[Kathleen]

Jemma, tablets are pure USB interface devices. If an external mouse works on your system, and you meet the system requirements you should be good to go!

From Wacom's web site, System Requirements:

PC Windows® 7, Vista® or XP with Service Pack 2
Mac Mac OS® X (10.4.8 or higher)
Hardware Also requires color display, powered USB port, and CD/DVD drive

[omio]

I just found one at Costco called he Bamboo Craft Small is there a difference? I could't find a Small on the Wacom web site.

Thanks, Kathleen, for looking at the model number. :o And for the good advice to check return policy.

JD, I think this is very confusing, too. It seems like Wacom would have made a bigger differentiation in name or something. Looks like we just need to be very careful to look at model number and to be sure it's the "multi-touch" and not the "Touch Ring." [Or be smart like addicted and order it straight from Wacom. BUT--I can get free shipping PLUS a 95 cent discount through Amazon, addicted. :D :lol:]

Seems to me like Wacom may get some backlash on this. I have a feeling that a lot of people will end up unintentionally spending money on the older model. :no:

[Many Feathers]

Hey Kathleen,
Thanks for your response. You got me curious so I checked and I bought my Wacom in September of 2001 for $309. I believe it is the first Intuous as I put in the model number and that's what came up...no Intuous II or III or 4 :-). It shows the pen sensitivity is 1024. The accuracy is a little better...it shows pen accuracy for Intuous is .010 in and the Bamboo Craft is .02 in. The old Intuous shows maximum report rate of 200 points per second. The Craft shows Max Data Rate of 133pps. I'm assuming that's the same thing so the old Intuous beats the Craft there. There are other specs for the old Intuous, such as tilt and maximum reading height. I'm thinking the Craft only uses one pen and you probably can't get other ones for it...like the airbrush. And I'm guessing you can't draw with tilt with the Craft. But...I've never done any of that anyway.

For the fun of it, I think I'm going to write Wacom and ask them for a comparison and if I should get the new one :-) Let me know if you find anything else out.

and thanks for the inspiration! :-)

[omio]

Okay, Kathleen and Many Feathers, now tell me the secret for being able to write on a tablet the way the gal in the video does. Sure doesn't look that way when I do it!! :annoyed: :lol:

[addicted]

[Or be smart like addicted and order it straight from Wacom. BUT--I can get free shipping PLUS a 95 cent discount through Amazon, addicted. :D :lol:]
A penny saved is a penny earned, 95 pennies is a lot. :rofl:

[Kathleen]

Hey Kathleen,
Thanks for your response. You got me curious so I checked and I bought my Wacom in September of 2001 for $309. I believe it is the first Intuous as I put in the model number and that's what came up...no Intuous II or III or 4 :-). It shows the pen sensitivity is 1024. The accuracy is a little better...it shows pen accuracy for Intuous is .010 in and the Bamboo Craft is .02 in. The old Intuous shows maximum report rate of 200 points per second. The Craft shows Max Data Rate of 133pps. I'm assuming that's the same thing so the old Intuous beats the Craft there. There are other specs for the old Intuous, such as tilt and maximum reading height. I'm thinking the Craft only uses one pen and you probably can't get other ones for it...like the airbrush. And I'm guessing you can't draw with tilt with the Craft. But...I've never done any of that anyway.

For the fun of it, I think I'm going to write Wacom and ask them for a comparison and if I should get the new one :-) Let me know if you find anything else out.

and thanks for the inspiration! :-)

I am kind of like you, I know my Intuos is way more sensitive than I use it for 90% of the time. But I do love it! If I didn't have a tablet, the craft would be a slam dunk!!!

Okay, Kathleen and Many Feathers, now tell me the secret for being able to write on a tablet the way the gal in the video does. Sure doesn't look that way when I do it!! :annoyed: :lol:

I hate to admit this, but I just write! I've never really fiddled with the settings, other than brush angle in Photoshop occasionally, it just works!!

[Muma]

I have noticed the "small" craft tablet and it looks very different to the new one but I totally agree they should have put something extra such as touch on the title.

So looking forward to getting one of these.

[Sharon Lyn]

Kathleen can't you convince DSP to buy some and on sell them they are not available in Australia yet

[Kathleen]

Bummer, Sharon! Unfortunately, I have no worldwide sales powers!

[kim]

Guess what came first thing this morninnnnggggggg :) :) This Tablet is sooo cool!!!

[Kathleen]

Woohoo, Kim! So, this can't be your first tablet? Will you give us your review soon???? If you have any comparisons to the Graphire or Intuous, that would be awesome too!

[kim]

Definitely not my first!! I have been a huge fan of Wacom since way back and have many many Wacom tablets!! I love the touch feature of this tablet!!


Woohoo, Kim! So, this can't be your first tablet? Will you give us your review soon???? If you have any comparisons to the Graphire or Intuous, that would be awesome too!

[Many Feathers]

Way COOL, Kim! After you have it a bit, I, like Kathleen, would love to know how it compares to the Intuous as far as sensitivity, etc. I'm still thinking of getting one :-) I love my Intuous, but it is a 9x12 and to be honest, I mostly just use the little part instead of the whole thing (you can map off a small section).

[jemtred]

OOOH you lucky Americans!! I will be back in the UK for a visit next year - hope they have one then it just sounds so exciting! But only if they put in all the DSP stuff!!!!!

[addicted]

WAHOO!! I got mine to, now to sign up for Kim's class so I know what the heck I'm doing!! Can't wait to figure it out. So that was really fast shipping!!

[Kathleen]

WAHOO!! I got mine to, now to sign up for Kim's class so I know what the heck I'm doing!! Can't wait to figure it out. So that was really fast shipping!!

Seriously, don't be afraid of it!!! Get it out of the box, installed and comfortable on your desk. I know my tablet came with great tutorials, so have a look. And just WRITE!

[voniku]

Ooohhh this looks so cool! And DSP in the box!! :love2: My birthday is coming up..... :party:
I've never used a tablet before. :think:

[LauraLou]

Too soon! I got my Bamboo Craft too soon. It was my birthday present early in July and had the "other" software inside. I missed the class in October so I hope the class is offered again soon. I am heading over to The Campus to see if it will be offered again, soon. Ok...I will have to pay for it but that would be worth it. I wonder if Wacom would let me buy the NEW DSP stuff since I missed that version by such a short time.

[Many Feathers]

Dang LauraLou... don't ya just hate when that happens?

I'm wondering if maybe they're going to come out with an Intuous 5 soon that will have the touch on it. Wish we could know what they're up to.... :-)

Good luck....


MF

[Emma]

I need to get a new one too: I am still using the Graphire (note, no numbers or designation after that, meaning the original Graphire!) The Wacom guy at the last convention I went to laughed and laughed at me after he figured out what it was, saying he had never even seen one in real life. I was really impressed with the new ones, so many cool functions!

[Many Feathers]

FYI, I got a comment back from Wacom asking when there might be an Intuous 5 and if it would include the touch feature. He said the Intuous 4 came out this past year (does that mean 2008 or 2009? Anyone know?) and that "Wacom is not able to comment on future products as we do not disclose this information." Oh well, I figured it was worth a try.

I'm still trying to decide if I should go with the Intuous 4 or the Craft. Anyone who used both care to comment? :-) Kim, if you're reading this, if you had to give up one and keep one, which would be which? :-)


MF

[Fulltime RVer]

I am still on the fence, too.

[kim]

LOL... that is so not a fair question :) :)

I could never give up my Intuous 4... that said though... this craft is just as good (it is just smaller and a tiny bit different - but it is sooooooooo convenient!!)

How about this... get the pen and touch Bamboo to get you through until Intuous comes out with a touch? Now... I have no idea if they have product scheduled like that... but I sure hope it would be in the works!!!!

FYI, I got a comment back from Wacom asking when there might be an Intuous 5 and if it would include the touch feature. He said the Intuous 4 came out this past year (does that mean 2008 or 2009? Anyone know?) and that "Wacom is not able to comment on future products as we do not disclose this information." Oh well, I figured it was worth a try.

I'm still trying to decide if I should go with the Intuous 4 or the Craft. Anyone who used both care to comment? :-) Kim, if you're reading this, if you had to give up one and keep one, which would be which? :-)


MF

[Emma]

What published features does the Intuos have that the Bamboo does not? You have to analyze individual features and decide if you are willing to pay the difference for the higher model.

For me, I am waiting until I can afford a nice touch MONITOR, or touch tablet "laptop" PC, and so a Bamboo will save my poor aching wrist until the technology comes around to where I can rely on and afford it.

The smaller size is a huge plus for laptops, I pop mine in my bag and go to crops with it!

[Kathleen]

I'm pretty sure the Intuous 4 was released earlier in 2009. No idea what their typical release cycle is.

[carti]

Kim, I probably should sign up for this class Bamboo Craft for November. I was wondering if I should uninstall the one I got last year? I used it but not as much as I should have so guess I should start anew and really learn how to use the Bamboo Craft Tablet. Thanks.
Carti

[omio]

Ooohhh this looks so cool! And DSP in the box!! :love2: My birthday is coming up..... :party:
I've never used a tablet before. :think:

Tell DH that, as a member of the new DET, you need this tablet. :tup: :yahoo:

[omio]

Too soon! I got my Bamboo Craft too soon. It was my birthday present early in July and had the "other" software inside. I missed the class in October so I hope the class is offered again soon. I am heading over to The Campus to see if it will be offered again, soon. Ok...I will have to pay for it but that would be worth it. I wonder if Wacom would let me buy the NEW DSP stuff since I missed that version by such a short time.

LL, I would ask -- nothing to lose and you're a persuasive kinda gal. :D

[kim]

Hi Carti :) I hope you are enjoying your tablet :)

The class I have is self paced and can be taken any time. :) :)

Kim, I probably should sign up for this class Bamboo Craft for November. I was wondering if I should uninstall the one I got last year? I used it but not as much as I should have so guess I should start anew and really learn how to use the Bamboo Craft Tablet. Thanks.
Carti

[stitchmich]

Does anybody know the difference between the Bamboo Craft and the Bamboo Pen and Touch Small Tablet?

[voniku]

Stitch, I think the difference is the goodies that come in the box.

[stitchmich]

Stitch, I think the difference is the goodies that come in the box.

Thanks, Voniku. I didn't know if one was an older version.

[Meg]

The new tablets (Touch Tablets) have the touch technology. I'm getting one and I can't wait to play with it!!!

[kim]

Meg!! You will love the Pen and Touch! :)

stitchmitch - here is a great comparison chart :)
http://www.wacom.com/bamboo/product_comparison.php

everything you ever wanted to know :) in a table, of course!

[stitchmich]

Meg!! You will love the Pen and Touch! :)

stitchmitch - here is a great comparison chart :)
http://www.wacom.com/bamboo/product_comparison.php

everything you ever wanted to know :) in a table, of course!

Thanks Kim! somehow I didn't find that chart, and it's exactly what i was looking for.

[bendipez]

Is this available at Best Buy ??? Through Wacom shipping is free but about $11.00 sales tax, total is 140.00 !!! So if have to pay sales tax want it NOW !!! lololol....

[Many Feathers]

I don't think so, bendipez. I wish it was too...I'd be temtped to go get it for that instant gratification.

[stitchmich]

Is this available at Best Buy ??? Through Wacom shipping is free but about $11.00 sales tax, total is 140.00 !!! So if have to pay sales tax want it NOW !!! lololol....

lol... The Wacom site lists Best Buy under "Where to buy" so I'm going there tomorrow to check.

[Lauri]

I "HAD" to visit Best Buy last weekend, and couldn't find the Craft tablet there, although they did have the new touch, and several of the older models. 'course, I'm out in the boonies, and maybe a big city one may have it already!

[bendipez]

Guess what I held in my hot little hands at Best Buy ???
Yep !!! the Wacom BambooTouch ....
Took it to the register and well, 5 customers and 1 cash register equals me not waiting...
will just order it through best buy online and pick it up later.....
(is it just me, my patience for waiting in line is now zero )

[Lauri]

Brenda, did you get the black touch or the silver craft one?? The Craft is the one with DSP inside, and the other great deals. But it looks like the pen and touch one in black is essentially the same as the Craft, without the goodies!

[bendipez]

Brenda, did you get the black touch or the silver craft one?? The Craft is the one with DSP inside, and the other great deals. But it looks like the pen and touch one in black is essentially the same as the Craft, without the goodies!
Acually I didn't get either one (although did have the silver one in my hands )
line was way too long and my patience was very short.... lolololol.....

[Many Feathers]

Hmmm...Best Buy hasn't showed it on their website. Guess I'll give them a call and see if they have it. You need to be careful that it's the new one and not the old one. They do have the old ones on their website.... The new one is white (or silver) and there is nothing on the top...

I'm off to call Best Buy! :-) Thanks!

[Sharon Lyn]

Can I be very cheeky and a big favour I can not buy in Australia would someone be willing if I order and pay online but deliver to your address and then you express post to me which could be around 70.00 and to cover this cost I could purchase a DSP shop gift certificate to that value please PM me if interested Regards an Aussie Desperado

[Many Feathers]

Brenda, I just called our local Best Buy and they're saying they only have the one with the pen and mouse....that's the older one that doesn't have the Touch. But....he was looking on their website and said they only have what that says. Perhaps he has it wrong and it is in the stores...

Are you sure you had the newer one? It does not have a mouse included.... If so, I'll visit Best Buy to find out....

Thanks for your help.

[stitchmich]

I just got home from Best Buy. They have the entire lineup of new Wacom tablets. I was surprised to find them in the photography dept. instead of the computer dept. And I was hoping to see one on display, but that didn't happen. I'm going to purchase online instead.

[bendipez]

This looks like the right one.....is it ???
http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Technology-CTH461-Bamboo-Craft/dp/B002OOWC42/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1254858050&sr=8-2

[Lauri]

Yep Brenda, that's the right one! And :yahoo: look at the price! If it goes much lower, I'm going to have to get me an early xmas present!!

[bendipez]

Yep Brenda, that's the right one! And :yahoo: look at the price! If it goes much lower, I'm going to have to get me an early xmas present!!
Good !!! cause I went ahead and ordered it !!!! $113.00 (at best buy would be $140.00 including tax ) and will be here thursday !!!!!!

[Ineke]

Good !!! cause I went ahead and ordered it !!!! $113.00 (at best buy would be $140.00 including tax ) and will be here thursday !!!!!!

How is wish I lived in the US! tried to order it through Amazon but they wont send to Australia - let me know how it goes Bendi - am keen to find out what you think of it!

[bendipez]

My wacom has left Sparks NV and will be here thursday.....
hmmmm, I could drive up to Reno/Lake Tahoe tomorrow and oh,
oops gotta work tomorrow. Oh well, it's less than 48 hours till delivery....
Can you tell I hate to wait for things....lololol

[baflien]

Hi Inks, we have this site that gets us stuff from Amazon. Its called Have2have.co.za. Just maybe they could ship to you.

[bendipez]

My wacom has left Sparks NV and will be here thursday.....
hmmmm, I could drive up to Reno/Lake Tahoe tomorrow and oh,
oops gotta work tomorrow. Oh well, it's less than 48 hours till delivery....
Can you tell I hate to wait for things....lololol
Just checked Amazon for an update and guess where my wacom is.....
on the ups truck out for delivery !!! maybe I'll have a new toy to take my mind off this stupid, annoying cold.....

[kim]

Awesome, bendi!!

[bendipez]

Awesome, bendi!!
Maybe not so awesome when I start asking all my stupid questions...
actually my first question may just be how to get the tablet out of the
@#$% box !!!

[bendipez]

Guess what I've got ........
except I get some message that Adobe projector has stopped working.....
any ideas what this means ????

[kim]

That is a totally new thing I have never heard of... have you searched the web or Adobe forums for help?

[Kathleen]

Brenda, when I search, it seems that Adobe Projector may be related to Macromedia and/or flash. It also seems that it is something not compatible with Vista ... what is your OS?

When do you get the message (when starting a specific program, for example), and specifically what is the message?

[Many Feathers]

I went to BestBuy and bought the Bamboo Pen & Touch (they didn't have the craft one) and a small Intuos 4. I was surprised that I didn't like the Pen & Touch... I shouldn't have been... I really am not an IPOD kind of girl :-) The sensitivity is different than my old Intuos. Perhaps it just gets some getting used to.

I immediately LOVED the Intuos 4. The sensitivity on there is noticeably different than my old Intuos. And... I love the small size, the express keys, the touch ring and the radial dial. Unfortunately, the radial dial doesn't seem to be working right. The "email" stays highlighted and is the only one that will highlight. Any ideas? I've written support at Wacom (when I first got my old tablet, you could just call them and get someone on the phone right away :-) but haven't heard back yet. I hope I don't need to return it because I don't think our local Best Buys had any more.

Kim, does your new class also do Intuos 4 or just Bamboo? Kim, thanks so much for your hint to just get rid of the mouse. I did so and am loving it! You just rock, girl!!!! :-)

[Kathleen]

I went to BestBuy and bought the Bamboo Pen & Touch (they didn't have the craft one) and a small Intuos 4. I was surprised that I didn't like the Pen & Touch... I shouldn't have been... I really am not an IPOD kind of girl :-) The sensitivity is different than my old Intuos. Perhaps it just gets some getting used to.

I immediately LOVED the Intuos 4. The sensitivity on there is noticeably different than my old Intuos. And... I love the small size, the express keys, the touch ring and the radial dial. Unfortunately, the radial dial doesn't seem to be working right. The "email" stays highlighted and is the only one that will highlight. Any ideas? I've written support at Wacom (when I first got my old tablet, you could just call them and get someone on the phone right away :-) but haven't heard back yet. I hope I don't need to return it because I don't think our local Best Buys had any more.

Kim, does your new class also do Intuos 4 or just Bamboo? Kim, thanks so much for your hint to just get rid of the mouse. I did so and am loving it! You just rock, girl!!!! :-)

Which size Intuous4 did you get? I have the small, and am also loving the touch ring. It took me a while to figure out, but the button in the middle of the touch ring changes what the ring will do. There is a tiny little light on the right of the ring that will change position (kind of 1, 2, 4 & 5 o'clock)

By default, the 1 o'clock position is the auto scroll I think. Check the customization settings to see what they are set for and see if that makes a difference.

[Many Feathers]

Thanks Kathleen.... it's not the touch ring I'm having problems with, but the radial dial. It looks like a pie on the screen and you can program different things into it. Are you familiar with it?

[Kathleen]

Sorry, I was thinking ring! I sort of looked at the radial dial when I first installed it, but then programmed my buttons for other things, so haven't used it. Maybe I need to go revisit it!

[Many Feathers]

Kathleen, I guess it's really called the Radial Menu. What's cool about it is you can program a whole bunch of stuff to use in a click. I just saw on a blog, someone coded in Lightroom shortcuts for Spot Removal, Graduated Filter, Adjustment Brush, Virtual copy, White balance, edit in PS. That way, rather than finding the "tabs" in LR, you just hit the radial menu express key and click. I'd like to give it a try. I'm thinking I'll shut down my 'puter and let it rest for a minute or 2 and then restart. Perhaps that will start it working correctly. Hmmm....

[kim]

MF :) My class is good for both and not specific to the Bamboo :)

[stitchmich]

I ordered mine today from Amazon! YAY!!!

[GrandmaCrys]

I ordered the Bamboo Craft from the link to Amazon before work this morning. No shipping and on sale. $113.66 delivered to my door. Shipped out at 1:07 this afternoon! :D

[Sharon Lyn]

Thanks for the info I tried only to South Africa:help:
Hi Inks, we have this site that gets us stuff from Amazon. Its called Have2have.co.za. Just maybe they could ship to you.

[Fulltime RVer]

I need to get a new one too: I am still using the Graphire (note, no numbers or designation after that, meaning the original Graphire!) The Wacom guy at the last convention I went to laughed and laughed at me after he figured out what it was, saying he had never even seen one in real life. I was really impressed with the new ones, so many cool functions!

I have a Graphire 3. I also have an iPod Touch so the Bamboo is very tempting.

[lbjiowa]

Goodness...I had no idea my Wacom was so outmoded! Off to checkout Amazon!

[carti]

What I am wondering should one uninstall the Bamboo Pen tablet if you intend on using
the new Wacom Bamboo Craft Tablet?
I want to take Kim's class however, not sure when yet.
Thanks. Carti

[Kathleen]

Carti, if you are wanting to replace one with the other, just unplug the one you don't want to use and then follow the instructions to install the new one.

[kim]

I switch up between my Intuos and the Bamboo and haven't had any issues (no uninstalling and reinstalling required for that set up) ... you could call Wacom's support and ask them if you can have both installed at the same time (Bamboo and Bamboo Pen and Touch) :)

[carti]

Carti, if you are wanting to replace one with the other, just unplug the one you don't want to use and then follow the instructions to install the new one.

<<That is what I thought. I just wanted to be sure.
I don't have that much room to keep two. Thanks.>>

[Sharon Lyn]

I have been able to get one through South Africa getting delivered to family I only have to wait 8 weeks till we get there to get but thats okay I am still very excited will book in for your class Kim if your still doing next January

[carti]

I have been able to get one through South Africa getting delivered to family I only have to wait 8 weeks till we get there to get but thats okay I am still very excited will book in for your class Kim if your still doing next January
<<Sharon Lyn, I just checked and there is a class being offered in January! >>
Carti

[carti]

January Classes

DSU110 – Adobe Photoshop: Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking
DSU130 – Corel Paint Shop Pro: Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking
DSU160 – Adobe Photoshop Elements: Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking
DSU195 – Wacom & Creative Fun

[kim]

I will be there with bells on in January - a little tired from December, but there! LOLOL :) :)

[Lauri]

So, those of you who have the new Craft, spill the beans! How about posting your pros and cons of it?!! I'd love to know how you like the touch pad part of it, whether it works as advertised or better, how it interfaces with Photoshop, etc. I'm especially interested in the zooming and rotating feature, does that work in PS?? And how do you guys have it set up - next to your keyboard, on a different level up or down from the keyboard, on your lap??

And I was curious about the Fun version - I know it's bigger than the Craft, is that better or just way too much real estate to deal with?

Inquiring minds want to know!! :lol:

[Kathleen]

I started a thread yesterday about how you customize your tablet ... so if you are an old hat with your tablet or just getting started, give a shout and let us know how it works for you! How do you customize your tablet? (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40641)

[omio]

I started a thread yesterday about how you customize your tablet ... so if you are an old hat with your tablet or just getting started, give a shout and let us know how it works for you! How do you customize your tablet? (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40641)

Kathleen, you help all of us SO much. Thank you!! :hug:

[suvgal]

I started a thread yesterday about how you customize your tablet ... so if you are an old hat with your tablet or just getting started, give a shout and let us know how it works for you! How do you customize your tablet? (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40641)

Thanks Kathleen...really appreciate all you do for us

[Impy]

I just ordered mine and used Super Saver at Amazon, so I should have it in 5-8 days! Can't wait! I'll be signing up for the class unless it runs into my due date. If so, I may have to wait until after the baby arrives. :)

[terilew]

is this class only for the new touch tablet? I won't be getting the new one for a while...



Terri

[Kathleen]

is this class only for the new touch tablet? I won't be getting the new one for a while...

Earlier from Kim ... "My class is good for both and not specific to the Bamboo"

[terilew]

I saw that but thought it might not include the older wacom tablet which is what I have.

[Sharon Lyn]

<<Sharon Lyn, I just checked and there is a class being offered in January! >>
Carti Thanks Carti

[Sharon Lyn]

I will be there with bells on in January - a little tired from December, but there! LOLOL :) :)Thanks Kim I could be feeling the same after 6 weeks holiday

[Margie]

psst, did you see the news? dsp is featured on wacom's site penscrappers.com (http://www.penscrappers.com/the-pen-scrappers/margie-lundy/)!

Wacom's penscrappers.com is live and DSP is featured for Oct/Nov! You can now download a FREE DSP kit, upload your page for the contest, and you could win a Bamboo tablet, Scrapbook Artist software, and a DSP CD! Good luck!!!

[teetopper]

This is too awesome Margie!! Congrats and Thank You! :)

[Wanda]

And did you see the tutorials from some of our favorite DSPers? A round of applause to all! :applause::applause::applause:

[happybeingamom]

Off to check this out

[Many Feathers]

FANTASTIC! Thanks so much for the "heads up", the kit and the tutorials. Love it!

[Kathleen]

How cool!!!

[GrandmaCrys]

This is so exciting!!!

[Janet]

Got my layout done already! :eek: And I did it ALL with my wacom - what a good challenge for me to switch over to it!

[Sharon Lyn]

Thanks have been and checked it all out got the Kit thanks to Nicole

[lbjiowa]

Gonna have to update my antique Wacom tablet!

[dmrdm]

Oh my! What a nice site and what wonderful prizes! Boy, it would be wonderful to win that tablet! How cool~

Off to download the kit and see if I can come up with an entry.

Thanks for sharing the information. I'm going to make my way through every page on the site. Some neat stuff there.