The Wacom Graphire Bluetooth

The Graphire Bluetooth 6x8 Tablet is a great tablet.

There's no getting around the fact that it works great, looks good, and it's wireless!

And yes, if you're wondering, it's the tablet I currently own. So why shouldn't I do a review on it?

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About Wacom

Wacom is probably the most well-known maker for computer tablets. From the general computer artist to famous illustrators, Wacom offers tablets for each person. This is the brand that will most often be suggested on any forum if you ask about tablets.

Keep in mind, however, that Wacom is quite expensive. Their cheapest tablet runs around $80 (the new Bamboo), which seems great to the starting digital artist, but it's not what you want. If you want to purchase a tablet from Wacom, make sure that you WILL put it to use and get your money's worth!

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About the Graphire Bluetooth Tablet

It's made for the in-between people who enjoy digital media but don't do it for a living. (Though it can be used for professional work, make no mistake).
Let's take a look at the pros and cons!

Pros:

Lightweight and portable

BLUETOOTH! Wireless is great!

Long battery life

Customizable faceplate

Pretty design

Pen-holder IN the tablet

Cons:

Only 512 levels of pressure sensitivity*

Costs $40 to replace the charger.

Controls not very customizable.

You need Bluetooth**

*If you're really into control of your digital tools, 512 levels may not be enough. Some don't think that this is much of a difference, but if you're an artist, this may be a big deal.

**Bluetooth adapaters, if you haven't bought it standard, can sometimes cost anywhere from $20-40 (it all depends). Sometimes another thing taking up one of your petorecious USB ports can be annoying.

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Review Summary

The Graphire Bluetooth is a really great tablet. Perfect for those who enjoy art as a hobby or profession. Though it's relatively expensive at a price of $250, it's well worth it. So far it's worked out great, despite it's lacking of fine artist customizations. Great for those with laptops (if you have intergrated Bluetooth) since it's easy to take everywhere and there's the nifty little pen holder at the top of the tablet.

(P.S. Hey look, I'm a tad bit early!)