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Wacom Bamboo Graphics Tablet: Nice Entry-Level Tool, But Limited

Published on December 25, 2007 in reviews and tools. 19 Comments Tags: art, artist, Bamboo, drawing, gadgets, graphics tablet, Mac, Mac OS X, OS X, review, software, Wacom.

I recently had the opportunity to try out a Wacom Bamboo graphics tablet, having purchased one for my Dad this holiday season. Dad is not a graphics guy by any means, but I use my Wacom tablets for so much more than just drawing and graphics applications – and love it so much – that I thought the Bamboo was a perfect accessory for another ardent computer geek.

In short, the Bamboo is a great entry-level tablet for casual users, but graphic artists will want to seriously consider investing in one of the pricier, but more fully-featured Intuos3 models. Read on for full details.

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Wacom Expands Cintiq Line With New (Smaller, Cheaper) Flat Screen Tablets

Published on December 4, 2007 in tools. 1 Comment Tags: Apple, art, artist, Cintiq, gadget, gadgets, graphics tablet, Mac, tool, Wacom.

Cintiq graphic tablets Although I don’t yet own one, the Wacom Cintiq flat-screen graphics tablets are exceedingly drool-worthy and I will own one in the near future. Everytime I talk to a Cintiq user or read an artist’s blog raving about one it only makes the waiting more difficult.

For those unaware, the Cintiq is a fusion of Wacom’s phenomenal graphics tablets with a flat-screen monitor — allowing one to draw right on the screen. Awesome.

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Wacom Intuos, Cintique & Graphire Driver Updates Released

Published on September 11, 2007 in software and updates. 0 Comments Tags: Apple, drivers, gadget, gadgets, graphics tablet, Mac, Mac OS X, OS X, software, tool, Wacom, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows XP.

Graphics tablet manufacturer Wacom has just released graphics tablet driver Mac OS X software update 6.05-2 for the Intuos, Cintique and Graphire products lines. The new feature included is support for the as-yet unreleased Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, due out in October, as well as other unlisted bug fixes.

Windows driver 6.05-7 update is available for Windows Vista, XP & 2000.

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Pantone Announces New “Goe” Color Matching System

Published on September 7, 2007 in Illustration, tools and updates. 0 Comments Tags: Adobe, Apple, art, CMYK, color, color theory, design, gadgets, graphic design, graphics, Mac, Pantone, print, printing, software, tool.

Pantone Goe color matching system product photo Pantone just released a brand new color matching system, touted as a “complement” to the PMS system they’ve used for 45 years. Once Adobe gives it the OK, PMS colors will be out the window. This has been in the works for about 4 years, so it predates the X-Rite buyout.

Supposedly the new numbering system is much more logical and expandable. It even comes with it’s own software now — even those who just opt for the standard fan books. Adobe hasn’t yet embraced the new system, but I can’t see why that won’t happen eventually.

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Wacom Announces 25th Anniversary Intuos3 Tablets

Published on September 6, 2007 in merchandise and updates. 0 Comments Tags: art, gadget, gadgets, graphics tablet, tool, toy, Wacom.

Wacom 25th anniversary Intuos3 tablets photo If any of you are still in the market for a Wacom Intuos3 graphics tablet, the company has just announced a special limited edition 25th anniversary lineup. The “special” features are as follows:

â€¢ Sophisticated metallic black and gun metal gray color scheme
â€¢ Classic Pen in addition to the Intuos3 Grip Pen ($49.95 value )
â€¢ Transparent Overlay in addition to the Gray Overlay ($14.00 – $25.00 value; depending on size)
â€¢ Professional Accessory Kit ($19.95 value; 5 Standard nibs, 5 felt nibs, 5 Stroke nibs, 5 Flex nibs, an. alternate Pen Grip without side switch holes, 1 nib removal tool, and 1 replacement side switch)

No word on pricing, but you can sign up to get on the list. Ships September 13, 2007. Hard to know if this is a deal, or just a more expensive version with bundled accessories and a different color scheme. Does look cool though.

Personally, I think the new logo is more exciting:

Wacomâ€™s new logo