Wacom® Technology announced the newest member of its Graphire® pen tablet family and the first Wacom pen tablet to incorporate Bluetooth® wireless technology. The new model, named Graphire Bluetooth, is expected to be warmly embraced by photo enthusiasts.
The Wacom pen looks and feels like a regular pen and operates without batteries or cords. Additionally, with 512 levels of pressure sensitivity, a Wacom Graphire pen provides a natural and controlled way to retouch and edit digital photos and create original art. A built-in eraser even makes it easy to quickly fix mistakes.
Bluetooth wireless technology is a global communications standard used by millions that allows computers and other devices to communicate reliably and effortlessly over distances of up to 30 feet. The fast and sophisticated method of transmission ensures protection from interference.
The Graphire Bluetooth tablet features a rechargeable lithium polymer battery that provides up to 25 hours of wireless freedom between charges. A 12-foot cable on the universal power adapter makes it convenient to use the tablet while the battery is charging. Estimated recharge time is 5 to 6 hours. The universal power adapter accepts 110 and 220.
Graphire Bluetooth incorporates two on-tablet programmable buttons called ExpressKeys™ which are designed to optimize workflow by providing quick access to commonly used modifiers, mouse-clicks, and keystrokes.
Graphire Bluetooth users will also appreciate the ability to use their Graphire pen to naturally annotate documents in such programs as Adobe® Acrobat®, Apple® Inkwell™, Microsoft® Office PowerPoint®, OneNote™ or EverNote™ for Windows®.
Graphire Bluetooth comes with industry-leading software including: Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 2 - to quickly and easily edit digital photos and create original artwork; Painter™ Essentials 2 by Corel® - to create natural media art and organic effects; and Color Efex Pro™ 2 GE by nik multimedia, Inc. - to selectively apply photographic enhancements.
