I own the Wacom Graphics Tablet now for three days and it works flawlessly since the beginning, which is not to be regarded as self-evident. Until now, I used a Genius NewSketch 1212HR III with which I had some problems, in particular the installing and recognition at startup. But these problems are thanks to the Wacom Bamboo thing of the past. My only skepticism is owed only the size, slightly larger than A6, the Genius has Din A3, but this turned out to be no problem. Image processing, ie cropping, touch and move objects, works flawlessly. Above all, the pressure-sensitive tip and Radieres on the pen top can also be wonderful painting and drawing now. What also speaks for Bamboo are the four additional soft keys and the very good, easy and intuitive Touch Ring for zooming and scrolling. One can more quickly and efficiently than with the Maus.Ein positive side effect; the hand does not get tired so fast and I have no problems with pain in long work. I've also considered long whether Graphire or Bamboo. The latter is new to the program from Wacom. However, I do not need the document pad with plastic cover as it has the Graphire to initial photos or graphics. In the description on the website of Wacom has also never received the benefits of image processing, but only to handwriting recognition and as an input tool. I chose Bamboo not least because of the stylish design, elegant black with blue illuminated buttons. I am more than satisfied with Wacom's Bamboo. Hope it stays. My bulky Din A3 board I definitely banished from the table and cry Thanks to the compact size, it is an ideal complement to my laptop. + Very accurate and easy working with image processing applications + Easy installation (no problem with other input devices + Express Keytasten, Touch Ring, pressure-sensitive tip, eraser + Design