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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wacom shipping Bamboo tablets in the US]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</guid><description><![CDATA[How do these compare with similarly sized Graphires?<br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[artifex]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 15th 2007 6:26AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wacom shipping Bamboo tablets in the US]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</guid><description><![CDATA[they are exactly the same. I have an Bamboo already (their out here in Germany for a few months) and it's exactly the same as my Graphire 4. They even use the same drivers. However the Bamboo stylus has no sensitivity on the eraser (the eraser is pretty useless anyhow...it's quicker to just change the tool in your PhotoEditing app to the eraser than turning around the pen). The advantage of the Bamboo imho is the better looks, it's thinner and has two more function buttons.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Benjamin]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 15th 2007 6:37AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wacom shipping Bamboo tablets in the US]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</guid><description><![CDATA[I've had this for a few months now here in Ireland. It's completely replaced my mouse. I find it a more ergonomic alternative. I also use it for photoshop and illustrator work as a product design student. It's quite good for this also. Obviously at the price and size it's not an ideal solution, but I certainly find it an improvement over using the mouse.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[theCardinal]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 15th 2007 6:39AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wacom shipping Bamboo tablets in the US]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</guid><description><![CDATA[Seems to be quite nice for $79 :)]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[_SK_]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 15th 2007 7:11AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wacom shipping Bamboo tablets in the US]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</guid><description><![CDATA[pretty cool]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[matixmattix]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 15th 2007 7:40AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wacom shipping Bamboo tablets in the US]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</guid><description><![CDATA[cool gadget<br>hi there! nice blog link ex??? msg me if ok. have a nice day!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[sweetrai]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 15th 2007 7:44AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wacom shipping Bamboo tablets in the US]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</guid><description><![CDATA[i work for  CompUSA and weve had these for a week or so now, so if you want one.... i personally like the intuos.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[W. Graves]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 15th 2007 8:52AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wacom shipping Bamboo tablets in the US]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</guid><description><![CDATA[totally OT, but I have to ask what this means... this reference completely eludes me.<br><br>"so those of you interested in eating up Martha should keep your eyes open."]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[eric f.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 15th 2007 9:04AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wacom shipping Bamboo tablets in the US]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</guid><description><![CDATA[it was a simpsons reference, on one episode nelson was using a pda w/ a stylus... he meant to write "Beat up martin" but it came out "eat up martha"]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 15th 2007 9:07AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wacom shipping Bamboo tablets in the US]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</guid><description><![CDATA[And what a great reference it is!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[RJRibeira]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 15th 2007 1:01PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wacom shipping Bamboo tablets in the US]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</guid><description><![CDATA[It was an Apple Newton BTW.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[GameboyRMH]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 3rd 2007 1:52AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wacom shipping Bamboo tablets in the US]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</guid><description><![CDATA[after writing the message, Nelson tossed the Newton at Martin's head, accomplishing exactly what he was trying to memo for later.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[tracy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 15th 2007 9:14PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wacom shipping Bamboo tablets in the US]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</guid><description><![CDATA[good call GameboyRMH i thought it was a newton, but i wasn't sure... so i opted for the universal "pda"]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 16th 2007 11:01AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wacom shipping Bamboo tablets in the US]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</guid><description><![CDATA[I believe that the bamboo does not have tilt sensing so represents a substantial downgrade in function. Anyone confirm this?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[akatsuki]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 15th 2007 9:12AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wacom shipping Bamboo tablets in the US]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</guid><description><![CDATA[no it doesn't have the tilt, the fun does have eraser pressure though.<br><br><a href="http://www.wacom.com/bambootablet/compare.cfm" rel="nofollow">http://www.wacom.com/bambootablet/compare.cfm</a><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[charlie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 15th 2007 9:56AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wacom shipping Bamboo tablets in the US]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</guid><description><![CDATA[you're right, but neither does the graphire series which is in the same price range.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Benjamin]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 15th 2007 7:00PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wacom shipping Bamboo tablets in the US]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</guid><description><![CDATA[I'm thinking of buying one of those, can't really decide whether to get the Bamboo or the Bamboo Fun, as far as price goes, it's only a $30 difference (probably just for the extra mouse that comes with Bamboo Fun)...<br><br>anyone has any experiences in these two? inputs will be greatly appreciated, thanks.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[lyl545646]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 15th 2007 10:13AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wacom shipping Bamboo tablets in the US]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</guid><description><![CDATA[If all I wanted to do was take handwritten notes for school on my computer, would Bamboo be a good choice?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Blah]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 15th 2007 10:30AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wacom shipping Bamboo tablets in the US]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</guid><description><![CDATA[Hmm, I can't wait to have something like this to use with inkscape, blender, and the gimp.<br><br>IT is a very exciting field to watch :)]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[ethana2]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 15th 2007 12:00PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wacom shipping Bamboo tablets in the US]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</guid><description><![CDATA[and i just got graphire4 about a month ago. If i knew about this, i'd wait to get this instead. The smaller size is nice, save lots of space on my desk.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[kanate]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 15th 2007 1:59PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wacom shipping Bamboo tablets in the US]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</guid><description><![CDATA[I have the graphire 4 small. It is really nice. I don't photo shop much, but it is very handy when I do. <br><br>Also, engadget has the price wrong. It is only $69.99 according to this link:<br><a href="http://www.wacom.com/bambootablet/bamboo.cfm" rel="nofollow">http://www.wacom.com/bambootablet/bamboo.cfm</a><br><br>I might upgrade considering the low price.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Trevor]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 15th 2007 2:11PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wacom shipping Bamboo tablets in the US]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</guid><description><![CDATA[Are the Bamboo's replacing the Graphire? From looking at the Wacom website, it seems that the only Gpahire left is the Bluetooth one.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jenny Talia]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 15th 2007 6:36PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Wacom shipping Bamboo tablets in the US]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/15/wacom-shipping-bamboo-tablets-in-the-us/</guid><description><![CDATA[Will it work on XP?<br><br>My Carpal is killing me and I need an alternative.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[jlramire19]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sep 16th 2007 3:10PM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>